Guidebook for Austin
Food Scene
Uchi serves high end sushi. It is an incredible restaurant experience. Celebrities and Locals dine here frequently. It is know for some of the best sushi in the world.
http://uchiaustin.com
688 locals recommend
Uchi
801 S Lamar BlvdUchi serves high end sushi. It is an incredible restaurant experience. Celebrities and Locals dine here frequently. It is know for some of the best sushi in the world.
http://uchiaustin.com
The King of Austin Pizza. There usually is a wait of some sort for take out or sit down. This is a iconic Austin venue to sit down and enjoy a pie and a beer.
791 locals recommend
Home Slice Pizza
1415 S Congress AveThe King of Austin Pizza. There usually is a wait of some sort for take out or sit down. This is a iconic Austin venue to sit down and enjoy a pie and a beer.
Is a local vegetarian cafe. They have a great brunch, lunch and dinner. It is reasonably priced. It is a great place to go to experience local Austin.
565 locals recommend
Bouldin Creek Cafe
1900 S 1st StIs a local vegetarian cafe. They have a great brunch, lunch and dinner. It is reasonably priced. It is a great place to go to experience local Austin.
Thai food made with local produce, brown rice as an option, Good Thai food made healthy and it's real close to my house.
http://thai-fresh.com
189 locals recommend
Thai Fresh
909 W Mary StThai food made with local produce, brown rice as an option, Good Thai food made healthy and it's real close to my house.
http://thai-fresh.com
El Alma
1025 Barton Springs RdGood Mexican food and drinks.
This is a little drive out to the hill country. BBQ served outside on big picnic tables under hug oak trees. It's BYOB! Great place to go watch the sunset and eat BBQ! http://www.saltlickbbq.com
70 locals recommend
Salt Lick
3350 E Palm Valley BlvdThis is a little drive out to the hill country. BBQ served outside on big picnic tables under hug oak trees. It's BYOB! Great place to go watch the sunset and eat BBQ! http://www.saltlickbbq.com
Magnolia Cafe
1920 S Congress AveGreat breakfast and Magnolia mud...yummy.
Kerbey Lane
Kerbey LaneGreat breakfast and queso!
Justine's
4710 E 5th StA great place for a fun night out for dinner and drinks.
They say it's the best. I have never taking the time to wait in that line. I have had guest that waited in the line and said it was worth the wait.
919 locals recommend
Franklin Barbecue
900 E 11th StThey say it's the best. I have never taking the time to wait in that line. I have had guest that waited in the line and said it was worth the wait.
Terrific tiny diner that serves up organic fare during breakfast and lunch only. The breakfast tacos, pancakes, and cheeseburger are my favorite; but plenty more to choose from.
211 locals recommend
Counter Cafe
1914 E 6th StTerrific tiny diner that serves up organic fare during breakfast and lunch only. The breakfast tacos, pancakes, and cheeseburger are my favorite; but plenty more to choose from.
Great tacos made out of a trailer. It has picnic table dinning under trees outside and a fire pit going when it's cold.
275 locals recommend
Torchy's Tacos
1311 South 1st StreetGreat tacos made out of a trailer. It has picnic table dinning under trees outside and a fire pit going when it's cold.
Patika
2159 S Lamar BlvdModern cafe for local java & baked goods.
2159 S Lamar Blvd
The Once Over brews Cuvee coffee and offers both beer and wine. If you’re looking for a little hideout-like spot that is a bit eclectic, this is your coffee shop.
115 locals recommend
Once Over Coffee Bar
2009 S 1st StThe Once Over brews Cuvee coffee and offers both beer and wine. If you’re looking for a little hideout-like spot that is a bit eclectic, this is your coffee shop.
Cup of coffee with a view. Sit on the outside patio and enjoy a cup of coffee by the lake.
371 locals recommend
Mozart's Coffee Roasters
3825 Lake Austin BlvdCup of coffee with a view. Sit on the outside patio and enjoy a cup of coffee by the lake.
Strong margaritas and great Tex Mex Food. It is extremely large with a great patio when the weather permits.
304 locals recommend
Matt's El Rancho
2613 S Lamar BlvdStrong margaritas and great Tex Mex Food. It is extremely large with a great patio when the weather permits.
Local juice/smoothie bar. Great place to spot locals and experience neighborhood vibe.
520 locals recommend
JuiceLand
1625 Barton Springs RdLocal juice/smoothie bar. Great place to spot locals and experience neighborhood vibe.
Popular noodle house & bar with a funky vibe serving classic ramen with many options for topping.
502 locals recommend
Ramen Tatsu-Ya
1234 S Lamar BlvdPopular noodle house & bar with a funky vibe serving classic ramen with many options for topping.
It's not Franklin's or La Barbecue, but it is good bbq with a Texas bbq experience.
372 locals recommend
Terry Black's Barbecue
1003 Barton Springs RdIt's not Franklin's or La Barbecue, but it is good bbq with a Texas bbq experience.
Live Music at Güero's! Great Music, Great Times! Their live music on their outside Garden stage is always free, free! A great place to stop and rest a bit! Güero's is Great!
398 locals recommend
Güero's Taco Bar
1412 S Congress AveLive Music at Güero's! Great Music, Great Times! Their live music on their outside Garden stage is always free, free! A great place to stop and rest a bit! Güero's is Great!
Gourmet New American fare served in a polished cafe space in a converted gas station/Laundromat.
397 locals recommend
Launderette
2115 Holly StGourmet New American fare served in a polished cafe space in a converted gas station/Laundromat.
Jo's Hot Coffee Good Food ... This iconic message is printed on a green shirt to resemble the green wall it's painted on in Austin.
495 locals recommend
Jo's Coffee
1300 S Congress AveJo's Hot Coffee Good Food ... This iconic message is printed on a green shirt to resemble the green wall it's painted on in Austin.
Chain serving "big as yo' face" burritos & other Tex-Mex dishes in kitschy, Elvis-heavy settings.
Address: 1728 Barton Springs Rd, Austin, TX 78704
412 locals recommend
Chuy's
1728 Barton Springs RdChain serving "big as yo' face" burritos & other Tex-Mex dishes in kitschy, Elvis-heavy settings.
Address: 1728 Barton Springs Rd, Austin, TX 78704
Local go-to adorned with colorful art, supplying standard Mexican eats & popular avocado margaritas.
Address: 614 E Oltorf St, Austin, TX 78704
200 locals recommend
Curra's Grill
614 E Oltorf StLocal go-to adorned with colorful art, supplying standard Mexican eats & popular avocado margaritas.
Address: 614 E Oltorf St, Austin, TX 78704
Tiny coffee shop in a trailer with a few tables featuring Paleo-friendly meals and pastries. Great coffee (Dirty Chai latte is my favorite).
105 locals recommend
Picnik
4801 Burnet RdTiny coffee shop in a trailer with a few tables featuring Paleo-friendly meals and pastries. Great coffee (Dirty Chai latte is my favorite).
June's
1722 S Congress AveMake sure to go a little early and have a drink in their bar before you sit down to diner. Beautiful with cozy sofas and chairs everywhere.
30 locals recommend
Central Standard
1603 S Congress AveMake sure to go a little early and have a drink in their bar before you sit down to diner. Beautiful with cozy sofas and chairs everywhere.
Caffe Medici
1101 W Lynn StItalian cafe
Hip, counter-serve chain for gourmet takes on fast-food classics like burgers & frozen custard.
63 locals recommend
Shake Shack
1100 S Lamar BlvdHip, counter-serve chain for gourmet takes on fast-food classics like burgers & frozen custard.
Vast setting for chic American dining & lounging areas, plus a study, rooftop bar & Cedar Tavern.
615 S. Lamar, Austin, TX 78704
92 locals recommend
Eberly
615 S Lamar BlvdVast setting for chic American dining & lounging areas, plus a study, rooftop bar & Cedar Tavern.
615 S. Lamar, Austin, TX 78704
Modern & classic Italian fare & drinks in a spacious, setting with luxe flourishes. They have a great patio for outdoor dinning, or a drink at their outdoor bar.
77 locals recommend
Juliet Italian Kitchen
1500 Barton Springs RdModern & classic Italian fare & drinks in a spacious, setting with luxe flourishes. They have a great patio for outdoor dinning, or a drink at their outdoor bar.
This hip ice creamery churns out offbeat flavors made from local, natural & sustainable ingredients.
270 locals recommend
Lick Honest Ice Creams
1100 S Lamar BlvdThis hip ice creamery churns out offbeat flavors made from local, natural & sustainable ingredients.
Relaxed, eco-chic chain serving health-conscious fare, including vegan options, plus cocktails.
98 locals recommend
True Food Kitchen
222 West AvenueRelaxed, eco-chic chain serving health-conscious fare, including vegan options, plus cocktails.
Vibrant, retro chain serving a seasonal menu of creative breakfast & lunch fare, plus cocktails.
Open for breakfast and lunch only.
214 locals recommend
Snooze an AM Eatery
1700 S Lamar BlvdVibrant, retro chain serving a seasonal menu of creative breakfast & lunch fare, plus cocktails.
Open for breakfast and lunch only.
Food trailer with great Thai food. This is good if you want a casual dinner or lunch. Picnic tables located outside the trailer and BYOB. It is also great for takeout if you want an evening at home.
8 locals recommend
Coat & Thai
1720 Barton Springs RdFood trailer with great Thai food. This is good if you want a casual dinner or lunch. Picnic tables located outside the trailer and BYOB. It is also great for takeout if you want an evening at home.
Wonderful vegan, organic, gluten free meals for the health conscious person. They do not serve alcohol, however you are welcome to bring a bottle of wine. Make sure you bring an opener because I am not sure if they have one there. (-:
163 locals recommend
Casa de Luz Village
1701 Toomey RdWonderful vegan, organic, gluten free meals for the health conscious person. They do not serve alcohol, however you are welcome to bring a bottle of wine. Make sure you bring an opener because I am not sure if they have one there. (-:
My favorite little Thai restaurant less than 1 mile away from the house. Great for takeout or eating there. Small, quaint restaurant with a good atmosphere.
18 locals recommend
Super Thai Cuisine
2024 South Lamar BoulevardMy favorite little Thai restaurant less than 1 mile away from the house. Great for takeout or eating there. Small, quaint restaurant with a good atmosphere.
On the nicer end yet a fun casual Austin setting. Produce bought from local farms. Real close to my house.
http://oddduckaustin.com
374 locals recommend
Odd Duck
1201 S Lamar BlvdOn the nicer end yet a fun casual Austin setting. Produce bought from local farms. Real close to my house.
http://oddduckaustin.com
Asian smokehouse meets Texas barbecue in rustic spot with beer, wine & cocktails plus giant patio. Less than 1 mile away from the house.
276 locals recommend
Loro
2115 S Lamar BlvdAsian smokehouse meets Texas barbecue in rustic spot with beer, wine & cocktails plus giant patio. Less than 1 mile away from the house.
Hip spot for coffee, beer & pastries in wood-paneled digs, plus tables & a taco truck out back.
435 locals recommend
Radio Coffee & Beer
4204 Menchaca RdHip spot for coffee, beer & pastries in wood-paneled digs, plus tables & a taco truck out back.
I think you need a reservation to get a table here. I would call ahead of time.
179 locals recommend
LENOIR
1807 S 1st StI think you need a reservation to get a table here. I would call ahead of time.
Fried and True Food Truck
1308 E 6th StUsing mesquite over the more traditional post oak was never a conscious decision for pitmaster Miguel Vidal.
146 locals recommend
Valentina's Tex Mex BBQ
308 Menchaca RdUsing mesquite over the more traditional post oak was never a conscious decision for pitmaster Miguel Vidal.
If you’re looking for a fancier sit-down dinner that won’t break the bank, Aba is the spot to hit. The atmosphere is beautiful, with an expansive patio filled with greenery. But the food is truly what makes Aba stand out. A tapas-style mediterranean restaurant, each plate is made to share, and there is no shortage of delicious flavor.
115 locals recommend
Aba
1011 S Congress AveIf you’re looking for a fancier sit-down dinner that won’t break the bank, Aba is the spot to hit. The atmosphere is beautiful, with an expansive patio filled with greenery. But the food is truly what makes Aba stand out. A tapas-style mediterranean restaurant, each plate is made to share, and there is no shortage of delicious flavor.
If you’re a seafood fan, Perla’s is made for you. With extensive brunch, lunch, and dinner menus, this idyllic seafood establishment is an amazing choice for any meal.
399 locals recommend
Perla's
1400 S Congress AveIf you’re a seafood fan, Perla’s is made for you. With extensive brunch, lunch, and dinner menus, this idyllic seafood establishment is an amazing choice for any meal.
Right around the corner from Junes, past an unassuming parking lot entrance, sits one of the best sushi spots in the city.
41 locals recommend
Neighborhood Sushi
1716 S Congress AveRight around the corner from Junes, past an unassuming parking lot entrance, sits one of the best sushi spots in the city.
Café No Sé
1603 S Congress AveGreat brunch place!
Phoebe's Diner
533 W Oltorf StGood hardy breakfast. Old school Austin feel.
Charming outpost offering French breakfast bites & creative Vietnamese plates for lunch & dinner.
426 locals recommend
Elizabeth Street Cafe
1501 S 1st StCharming outpost offering French breakfast bites & creative Vietnamese plates for lunch & dinner.
Great patio when the weather is nice. Nice relaxing place for a glass of wine and some Greek food.
129 locals recommend
Opa
2050 S Lamar BlvdGreat patio when the weather is nice. Nice relaxing place for a glass of wine and some Greek food.
Parks & Nature
Barton Springs Pool is a recreational spring fed swimming pool located within Zilker Park. The pool holds a constant temperature of 68 degrees. It is extremely refreshing anytime of year.
2454 locals recommend
Barton Springs Municipal Pool
2131 William Barton DrBarton Springs Pool is a recreational spring fed swimming pool located within Zilker Park. The pool holds a constant temperature of 68 degrees. It is extremely refreshing anytime of year.
Great place to get a little exercise and go for a run around the lake, bike ride or walk. It's walking distance from my house.
267 locals recommend
Lady Bird Lake Trail
Lady Bird Lake TrailGreat place to get a little exercise and go for a run around the lake, bike ride or walk. It's walking distance from my house.
Zilker Park is the home to the annual ACL Festival and the Trail of Lights. It is the neighborhood park to fly kites and relax. It contains 358 acres.
1533 locals recommend
Zilker Metropolitan Park
2207 Barton Springs RdZilker Park is the home to the annual ACL Festival and the Trail of Lights. It is the neighborhood park to fly kites and relax. It contains 358 acres.
The Greenbelt can be accessed at Zilker Park. It contains over 20 miles of trails for running, hiking or mountain biking. Once in the Greenbelt it is really hard to believe that you are in a city.
235 locals recommend
Barton Creek Greenbelt Trailhead
Barton Creek Greenbelt TrailThe Greenbelt can be accessed at Zilker Park. It contains over 20 miles of trails for running, hiking or mountain biking. Once in the Greenbelt it is really hard to believe that you are in a city.
Redbud Isle is an off-leash dog park in the middle of Lady Bird Lake (Town Lake). It's a great spot to bring Fido for a swim, or to have a jog around while you see the pups enjoying themselves!
50 locals recommend
Red Bud Isle Park
3401 Redbud TrailRedbud Isle is an off-leash dog park in the middle of Lady Bird Lake (Town Lake). It's a great spot to bring Fido for a swim, or to have a jog around while you see the pups enjoying themselves!
Lake Austin is a constant level lake, which means even in drought, the water level will stay the same. Some of the most beautiful sites in Austin overlook Lake Austin.
68 locals recommend
Lake Austin
Lake Austin is a constant level lake, which means even in drought, the water level will stay the same. Some of the most beautiful sites in Austin overlook Lake Austin.
Preserve is a natural pool that was created when the dome of an underground river collapsed due to massive erosion thousands of years ago.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BpXDaXOu48s
For updated information about Hamilton Pool Preserve please call our public information line at 512-264-2740 . The message is updated daily at 8:30 am.
588 locals recommend
Hamilton Pool Preserve
24300 Hamilton Pool RdPreserve is a natural pool that was created when the dome of an underground river collapsed due to massive erosion thousands of years ago.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BpXDaXOu48s
For updated information about Hamilton Pool Preserve please call our public information line at 512-264-2740 . The message is updated daily at 8:30 am.
Little Zilker Park
1900 Bluebonnet LnGreat playscape. Walking distance from the house.
Deep Eddy Pool is a historic, man-made swimming pool in Austin, Texas. Deep Eddy is the oldest swimming pool in Texas and features a bathhouse built during the Depression era by the Works Progress Administration. Good place to take the kids swimming. Spring water, pool is on Town Lake.
322 locals recommend
Deep Eddy Municipal Pool
401 Deep Eddy AveDeep Eddy Pool is a historic, man-made swimming pool in Austin, Texas. Deep Eddy is the oldest swimming pool in Texas and features a bathhouse built during the Depression era by the Works Progress Administration. Good place to take the kids swimming. Spring water, pool is on Town Lake.
Essentials
Groceries, dinner, coffee, wine, beer with restaurants and a bar located inside.
1332 locals recommend
Whole Foods Market
525 N Lamar BlvdGroceries, dinner, coffee, wine, beer with restaurants and a bar located inside.
Wheatsville Food Co-Op
3101 Guadalupe StCentral Market
4477 S Lamar BlvdCute little corner store with a great wine selection near the house.
78 locals recommend
Thom's Market
1418 Barton Springs RdCute little corner store with a great wine selection near the house.
Entertainment & Activities
Alamo Drafthouse has been ranked the #1 Theatre in America for the past couple of years. The owners are true movie lovers. The movie experience is better than any theatre you've ever experienced. Movies, drinks and dinner all in one. Walking distance from the house. I won't go any other place to watch a movie. They have spoiled me:-)
770 locals recommend
Alamo Drafthouse Cinema South Lamar
1120 S Lamar BlvdAlamo Drafthouse has been ranked the #1 Theatre in America for the past couple of years. The owners are true movie lovers. The movie experience is better than any theatre you've ever experienced. Movies, drinks and dinner all in one. Walking distance from the house. I won't go any other place to watch a movie. They have spoiled me:-)
SUP ATX
Paddle board rental on the lake.
Located on Lady Bird Lake (formerly Town Lake) in Austin, Texas. Lone Star Riverboat Cruises and Austin are the two shining stars of Texas! Join them for their all environmentally-friendly vessels. Experience the exhilaration of the outdoors, the abundant waterfowl, our ever changing city skyline and the natural beauty that is Austin. They offer public, narrated sightseeing cruises or witness the spectacular emergence of the world famous Mexican free-tailed bats on our sunset/bat watching cruises!
37 locals recommend
Lone Star Riverboat
208 Barton Springs RdLocated on Lady Bird Lake (formerly Town Lake) in Austin, Texas. Lone Star Riverboat Cruises and Austin are the two shining stars of Texas! Join them for their all environmentally-friendly vessels. Experience the exhilaration of the outdoors, the abundant waterfowl, our ever changing city skyline and the natural beauty that is Austin. They offer public, narrated sightseeing cruises or witness the spectacular emergence of the world famous Mexican free-tailed bats on our sunset/bat watching cruises!
Public Bat Watching and Sunset Tour.
http://www.capitalcruises.com/bat-watching/
41 locals recommend
Capital Cruises
208 Barton Springs RdPublic Bat Watching and Sunset Tour.
http://www.capitalcruises.com/bat-watching/
If you want a good workout while you are here...HEAT Bootcamp is unlike any workout you've ever done. A combination of strength training, cardiovascular intervals, and core conditioning to give you the lean, toned body you're looking for.
http://www.heatbootcamp.com/#morethanaworkout
6 locals recommend
HEAT Bootcamp & Personal Training
2210 S 1st StIf you want a good workout while you are here...HEAT Bootcamp is unlike any workout you've ever done. A combination of strength training, cardiovascular intervals, and core conditioning to give you the lean, toned body you're looking for.
http://www.heatbootcamp.com/#morethanaworkout
Saxon Pub
1320 S Lamar BlvdLive music and close to the house.
Fun place to take the kids. Fun for adults too if you like mini golf. (-:
201 locals recommend
Peter Pan Mini Golf
1207 Barton Springs RdFun place to take the kids. Fun for adults too if you like mini golf. (-:
Drinks & Nightlife
Great locally brewed beer. Their pizza is good too!
http://theabgb.com
435 locals recommend
The Austin Beer Garden Brewing Co.
1305 W Oltorf StGreat locally brewed beer. Their pizza is good too!
http://theabgb.com
The Highball
1120 S Lamar BlvdLive music, dancing and karaoke...they have it all.
Romantic, vintage-chic outpost featuring creative cuisine with Mediterranean & Indian accents. You have to make a reservation to eat here.
179 locals recommend
LENOIR
1807 S 1st StRomantic, vintage-chic outpost featuring creative cuisine with Mediterranean & Indian accents. You have to make a reservation to eat here.
Modern Mexican street food & cocktails
400 W 2nd St
Closes at 10:00 pm
191 locals recommend
La Condesa
400 W 2nd StModern Mexican street food & cocktails
400 W 2nd St
Closes at 10:00 pm
This music venue is iconic and as "old School" Austin as it gets. Stuck in 1970 and not in any hurry to catch up with the progress that's taken place in our fair city.
284 locals recommend
Saxon Pub
1320 S Lamar BlvdThis music venue is iconic and as "old School" Austin as it gets. Stuck in 1970 and not in any hurry to catch up with the progress that's taken place in our fair city.
Rock, country, jazz & blues acts, national & local, are found at this legendary South Congress club.
815 locals recommend
The Continental Gallery
1313 S Congress AveRock, country, jazz & blues acts, national & local, are found at this legendary South Congress club.
Live country music is served up in this hip, upbeat, sprawling honky-tonk with a taco truck outside.
672 locals recommend
The White Horse
500 Comal StLive country music is served up in this hip, upbeat, sprawling honky-tonk with a taco truck outside.
Lots of local beers on tap. Great alcohol selection. Pick up ready-made quick bites, pasta, sandwiches, and quinoa. Cool Haus ice cream sandwiches. Or find organic popsicles to quench your thirst.
354 locals recommend
Quickie Pickie
2027 E Cesar Chavez StLots of local beers on tap. Great alcohol selection. Pick up ready-made quick bites, pasta, sandwiches, and quinoa. Cool Haus ice cream sandwiches. Or find organic popsicles to quench your thirst.
This sports bar, known for its burgers, offers daily drink specials & bar games. Good place to go watch a sports game, grab a beer and bite.
291 locals recommend
Black Sheep Lodge
2108 S Lamar BlvdThis sports bar, known for its burgers, offers daily drink specials & bar games. Good place to go watch a sports game, grab a beer and bite.
Live country music and dancing. If you want to feel like you have been to Texas, this is the place to go! Don't forget your boots. Not required if you don't own any.:-)
478 locals recommend
Broken Spoke
3201 S Lamar BlvdLive country music and dancing. If you want to feel like you have been to Texas, this is the place to go! Don't forget your boots. Not required if you don't own any.:-)
Great place for good beer, pizza and live music.
435 locals recommend
The Austin Beer Garden Brewing Co.
1305 W Oltorf StGreat place for good beer, pizza and live music.
Everything Else
Great place to go on a run or walk around the lake. Also If you want to rent a canoe or kayak and relax on the lake.
959 locals recommend
Lady Bird Lake
Ann and Roy Butler Hike and Bike TrailGreat place to go on a run or walk around the lake. Also If you want to rent a canoe or kayak and relax on the lake.