Guidebook for Austin
Food Scene
Check out this section to find some food spots unique to Austin!
The Best Burger in South Austin; great drink specials, and superb patio!
291 locals recommend
Black Sheep Lodge
2108 S Lamar BlvdThe Best Burger in South Austin; great drink specials, and superb patio!
Locally-owned (by a friend of mine!), friendly people, solid cup o' joe, and a great little spot to do work, if you need to!
73 locals recommend
Irie Bean Coffee & Wine Bar
2310 S Lamar BlvdLocally-owned (by a friend of mine!), friendly people, solid cup o' joe, and a great little spot to do work, if you need to!
Absolutely an Austin Staple. Best Queso in my life, and *every* taco is a delicious choice. MUST-GO.
1076 locals recommend
Torchy's Tacos
2809 S 1st StAbsolutely an Austin Staple. Best Queso in my life, and *every* taco is a delicious choice. MUST-GO.
This trailer, or the full Gourdoughs restaurant on South Lamar totes donuts fit for DINNER! Absolutely delicious, decadent, and will leave you feeling wonderfully full.
226 locals recommend
Gourdough's Public House
209 W 5th StThis trailer, or the full Gourdoughs restaurant on South Lamar totes donuts fit for DINNER! Absolutely delicious, decadent, and will leave you feeling wonderfully full.
Standard Diner- but with an Austin-kick. This spot has vegan and vegetarian options; always a killer joint for 24-hour-dining!!
224 locals recommend
Kerbey Lane Cafe
3003 S Lamar BlvdStandard Diner- but with an Austin-kick. This spot has vegan and vegetarian options; always a killer joint for 24-hour-dining!!
It's near impossible to get a reservation here, but if you feel like getting Austin's finest Asian Fusion; head on over!
688 locals recommend
Uchi
801 S Lamar BlvdIt's near impossible to get a reservation here, but if you feel like getting Austin's finest Asian Fusion; head on over!
Super cute and unique, this Asian cafe also has delicious pastries!
426 locals recommend
Elizabeth Street Cafe
1501 S 1st StSuper cute and unique, this Asian cafe also has delicious pastries!
Sway
1417 S 1st StA spicy Thai restaurant that can often have a bit of a wait; so go early!
American Fare, farm-to-table- with a really charming bar in the back for an intimate drink.
179 locals recommend
LENOIR
1807 S 1st StAmerican Fare, farm-to-table- with a really charming bar in the back for an intimate drink.
Delicious vegan and vegetarian fare fully owning the South Austin hippy vibe.
565 locals recommend
Bouldin Creek Cafe
1900 S 1st StDelicious vegan and vegetarian fare fully owning the South Austin hippy vibe.
Fried and True Food Truck
1308 E 6th StDelicious and fresh Mexican fare.
Barrett's Coffee
713 W St Johns AveClosest nearby coffee spot with some craft coffee!!
Easy Tiger Linc
6406 N Interstate 35 Frontage RdKiller beer garden and delicious brats- super close to the house!
Home Slice Pizza
1415 S Congress AveClassic pizza joint where you can get late night slices too!!
Licha's Cantina
1306 E 6th StDelicious and authentic Mexican Cuisine!
Vegan ice cream that will make you forget you ever liked dairy. SO GOOD.
18 locals recommend
NadaMoo! Scoop Shop
1701 S Lamar BlvdVegan ice cream that will make you forget you ever liked dairy. SO GOOD.
Drinks & Nightlife
Delectable pizza, solid craft beer and wine; huge space with live music!
435 locals recommend
The Austin Beer Garden Brewing Co.
1305 W Oltorf StDelectable pizza, solid craft beer and wine; huge space with live music!
Opa
2050 S Lamar BlvdCute patio, great coffee, wine, and greek delights!
Gibson Street Bar
1109 S Lamar BlvdGreat little bar with unique martinis and fun atmosphere!
The Long Play Lounge
704 West Saint Johns AvenueClosest bar to the house with an easygoing vibe. :)
Wonderfully beautiful beer garden with snacks and tasty drinks!
209 locals recommend
Hotel San Jose Lounge
1316 S Congress AveWonderfully beautiful beer garden with snacks and tasty drinks!
Shopping
Kendra Scott is from Austin! Enjoy the full showroom and pick up some cute jewelry.
30 locals recommend
Kendra Scott Flagship
1701 S Congress AveKendra Scott is from Austin! Enjoy the full showroom and pick up some cute jewelry.
Super manly man spot for nice jeans and leather accessories!
67 locals recommend
STAG Provisions For Men
1423 S Congress AveSuper manly man spot for nice jeans and leather accessories!
Everything Else
Austin's iconic park; a big green field and a running/walking trail along Town Lake make for a great spot to enjoy a sunny day.
1533 locals recommend
Zilker Metropolitan Park
2207 Barton Springs RdAustin's iconic park; a big green field and a running/walking trail along Town Lake make for a great spot to enjoy a sunny day.
Birds Barbershop
2110 S Lamar BlvdStop on in if you need a quick haircut! Austin favorite.
Essentials
This is the Whole Foods HQ; and it shows! The parking can be a little packed- but go down a level in the garage and there's room. Enjoy!
1332 locals recommend
Whole Foods Market
525 N Lamar BlvdThis is the Whole Foods HQ; and it shows! The parking can be a little packed- but go down a level in the garage and there's room. Enjoy!
Central Market
4477 S Lamar BlvdLovely grocery store that’s the closest to the house!
Target
10107 Research BlvdThe closest Target. Because..... Target.
Arts & Culture
Great live music- every night of the week!! And not too much price at the door.
284 locals recommend
Saxon Pub
1320 S Lamar BlvdGreat live music- every night of the week!! And not too much price at the door.
The oldest Honky Tonk in Austin- complete with the BEST Texas 2-Steppin' lessons and amazing country music! A REAL must-see.
478 locals recommend
Broken Spoke
3201 S Lamar BlvdThe oldest Honky Tonk in Austin- complete with the BEST Texas 2-Steppin' lessons and amazing country music! A REAL must-see.
Food and drinks WHILE you watch flicks with people who respect quiet and film enjoyment as much as you do! An Austin staple; a must-do!!
770 locals recommend
Alamo Drafthouse Cinema South Lamar
1120 S Lamar BlvdFood and drinks WHILE you watch flicks with people who respect quiet and film enjoyment as much as you do! An Austin staple; a must-do!!
Upstairs from the Continental Club, this intimate spot boasts killer music for half the price.
815 locals recommend
The Continental Gallery
1313 S Congress AveUpstairs from the Continental Club, this intimate spot boasts killer music for half the price.
An Austin must visit. Live music every night and some of the best!!
815 locals recommend
The Continental Gallery
1313 S Congress AveAn Austin must visit. Live music every night and some of the best!!
Great live music in this space- run by a lovely couple. I’ve sang here a few times too.
52 locals recommend
One-2-One Bar
1509 S Lamar BlvdGreat live music in this space- run by a lovely couple. I’ve sang here a few times too.
Sightseeing
In the summer at sunset is when you see the most bats fly away. An incredible experience!!
63 locals recommend
Bats Across Texas
900 Congress AveIn the summer at sunset is when you see the most bats fly away. An incredible experience!!
A bit of a drive, but by far the BEST lake view nearby. The food isn’t amazing- but the drinks are cheap! So go and soak up the view on a gorgeous day or for a killer sunset!
507 locals recommend
The Oasis On Lake Travis
6550 Comanche TrailA bit of a drive, but by far the BEST lake view nearby. The food isn’t amazing- but the drinks are cheap! So go and soak up the view on a gorgeous day or for a killer sunset!
Absolutely beautiful boardwalk over Town Lake- giving spectacular views of Austin!
959 locals recommend
Lady Bird Lake
Ann and Roy Butler Hike and Bike TrailAbsolutely beautiful boardwalk over Town Lake- giving spectacular views of Austin!