Guidebook for Austin
Food Scene
Shady Grove
1624 Barton Springs RdUnplugged at the Grove concerts every thursday in warmer months
Chuy's
1728 Barton Springs RdSalsa, food, margaritas
World famous restaurant just around the corner. Be ready to wait for your table.
688 locals recommend
Uchi
801 S Lamar BlvdWorld famous restaurant just around the corner. Be ready to wait for your table.
Thai food, vegan friendly, vegan bakery, vegan ice cream, delicious and healthy.
189 locals recommend
Thai Fresh
909 W Mary StThai food, vegan friendly, vegan bakery, vegan ice cream, delicious and healthy.
Matt's El Rancho
2613 S Lamar BlvdClassic tex-mex, great patio, good for big groups and families.
Bouldin Creek Cafe
1900 S 1st StVegetarian but great for anyone, awesome breakfast
Vespaio
1610 S Congress AveGreat italian restaurant
Threadgill's World Headquarters
301 W Riverside DrGreat for music, not so much for food
Everything Else
The heart of the city. A cool 68 degrees year round. Good people watching and a place to cool off.
2454 locals recommend
Barton Springs Municipal Pool
2201 William Barton DrThe heart of the city. A cool 68 degrees year round. Good people watching and a place to cool off.
Zilker Metropolitan Park
2207 Barton Springs RdACL festival, Kite festival, picnics, etc.
Henri's Cheese & Wine
2026 South Lamar Boulevardlocal shop. Wine and Cheese plus lunch.
Best dance hall in Texas. A remnant of the past in between two giant new apartment complexes. Go before it is gone.
478 locals recommend
Broken Spoke
3201 S Lamar BlvdBest dance hall in Texas. A remnant of the past in between two giant new apartment complexes. Go before it is gone.
The Long Center for the Performing Arts
701 W Riverside DrPerforming Arts Center
City events center, city wide garage sale, Le Garage Sale, Roller Derby, etc. etc.
63 locals recommend
Palmer Events Center
900 Barton Springs RdCity events center, city wide garage sale, Le Garage Sale, Roller Derby, etc. etc.
Zilker Botanical Garden
2220 Barton Springs RdCity Botanical Garden
Elizabeth Street Cafe
1501 S 1st StThai food and french pastries, great for lunch
Hotel San Jose Lounge
1316 S Congress Avestop here for a drink on the patio after dinner
The Continental Gallery
1313 S Congress AveClassic Austin music venue
Flagship Whole foods, great for lunch or picking up food for your stay.
1332 locals recommend
Whole Foods Market
525 N Lamar BlvdFlagship Whole foods, great for lunch or picking up food for your stay.
Central Market
4477 S Lamar BlvdUpscale grocery with lots of organic products.
Trader Joe's
211 Walter Seaholm Drgreat for a quick shop, lots of great and unique products
Shopping
homemade local ice cream, interesting flavors, including vegan
270 locals recommend
Lick Honest Ice Creams
1100 S Lamar Blvdhomemade local ice cream, interesting flavors, including vegan
Drinks & Nightlife
El Alma
1025 Barton Springs Rdroof top patio with views of the city, nicer mexican food.
Saxon Pub
1320 S Lamar BlvdLocal live music every night, classic Austin music venue
Gibson Street Bar
1109 S Lamar BlvdGood neighborhood bar
Sway
1417 S 1st StUpscale & trendy Thai restaurant, interesting architecture
La Condesa
400 W 2nd Stupscale mexican, awesome architecture
Awesome local cinema, plays great movies and service drinks and food
347 locals recommend
Violet Crown Social Club
1111 E 6th StAwesome local cinema, plays great movies and service drinks and food