Guidebook for Austin

Renee
Guidebook for Austin

Food Scene

Eco-friendly, bohemian cafe offering hearty meatless meals, coffees & a rotating monthly art show.
565 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
Bouldin Creek Cafe
1900 S 1st St
565 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
Eco-friendly, bohemian cafe offering hearty meatless meals, coffees & a rotating monthly art show.
Romantic, vintage-chic outpost featuring creative cuisine with Mediterranean & Indian accents. You have to make a reservation to eat here.
179 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
LENOIR
1807 S 1st St
179 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
Romantic, vintage-chic outpost featuring creative cuisine with Mediterranean & Indian accents. You have to make a reservation to eat here.
Nestled under the shade of the tall pecan grove, Shady Grove has been serving up Austin-inspired home cooking, cocktails and sunshine and smiles since 1992. Good place to to eat on a beautiful day.
171 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
Shady Grove
1624 Barton Springs Rd
171 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
Nestled under the shade of the tall pecan grove, Shady Grove has been serving up Austin-inspired home cooking, cocktails and sunshine and smiles since 1992. Good place to to eat on a beautiful day.
Modern Mexican street food & cocktails. Closes at 10pm.
191 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
La Condesa
400 W 2nd St
191 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
Modern Mexican street food & cocktails. Closes at 10pm.
Lots of local beers on tap. Great alcohol selection. Pick up ready-made quick bites, pasta, sandwiches, and quinoa. Cool Haus ice cream sandwiches. And organic popsicles to quench your thirst.
352 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
Quickie Pickie
2027 E Cesar Chavez St
352 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
Lots of local beers on tap. Great alcohol selection. Pick up ready-made quick bites, pasta, sandwiches, and quinoa. Cool Haus ice cream sandwiches. And organic popsicles to quench your thirst.
Great breakfast and queso!
224 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
Kerbey Lane Cafe
3003 S Lamar Blvd
224 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
Great breakfast and queso!
Terrific tiny diner that serves up organic fare during breakfast and lunch only. The breakfast tacos, pancakes and cheeseburgers are my favorite; but plenty more to more to choose from.
211 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
Counter Cafe
1914 E 6th St
211 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
Terrific tiny diner that serves up organic fare during breakfast and lunch only. The breakfast tacos, pancakes and cheeseburgers are my favorite; but plenty more to more to choose from.
Modern cafe for local java and baked goods.
98 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
Patika
2159 S Lamar Blvd
98 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
Modern cafe for local java and baked goods.
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 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
Once Over Coffee Bar
2009 S 1st St
115 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
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.
Cup of coffee with a view. Sit on the outside patio and enjoy a cup of coffee by the lake.
371 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
Mozart's Coffee Roasters
3825 Lake Austin Blvd
371 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
Cup of coffee with a view. Sit on the outside patio and enjoy a cup of coffee by the lake.
Iconic coffee shop on South Congress with the infamous "i love you so much" painted on the green side wall. Everyone's favorite spot to take pics.
495 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
Jo's Coffee
1300 S Congress Ave
495 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
Iconic coffee shop on South Congress with the infamous "i love you so much" painted on the green side wall. Everyone's favorite spot to take pics.
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 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
Picnik
4801 Burnet Rd
105 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
Tiny coffee shop in a trailer with a few tables featuring Paleo-friendly meals and pastries. Great coffee (Dirty Chai latte is my favorite).
This hip ice creamery churns out offbeat flavors made from local, natural and sustainable ingredients.
270 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
Lick Honest Ice Creams
1100 S Lamar Blvd
270 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
This hip ice creamery churns out offbeat flavors made from local, natural and sustainable ingredients.
Uchi serves high end sushi. It is an incredible restaurant experience. Celebrities and locals dine here frequently. It is known for some of the best sushi in the world.
688 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
Uchi
801 S Lamar Blvd
688 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
Uchi serves high end sushi. It is an incredible restaurant experience. Celebrities and locals dine here frequently. It is known for some of the best sushi in the world.
The King of Austin pizza. There usually is a wait of some sort for take out or sit down. This is an iconic Austin venue to sit down and enjoy a pie and a beer.
791 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
Home Slice Pizza
1415 S Congress Ave
791 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
The King of Austin pizza. There usually is a wait of some sort for take out or sit down. This is an iconic Austin venue to sit down and enjoy a pie and a beer.
Thai food made with local produce, brown rice as an option, good, clean thai food that is close to my house.
189 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
Thai Fresh
909 W Mary St
189 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
Thai food made with local produce, brown rice as an option, good, clean thai food that is close to my house.
French Vietnamese cuisine.
426 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
Elizabeth Street Cafe
1501 S 1st St
426 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
French Vietnamese cuisine.
Good Mexican food and drinks.
170 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
El Alma
1025 Barton Springs Rd
170 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
Good Mexican food and drinks.
On the nicer end, yet a fun casual Austin setting. Produce bought from local farms.
374 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
Odd Duck
1201 S Lamar Blvd
374 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
On the nicer end, yet a fun casual Austin setting. Produce bought from local farms.
BBQ close to the house.
98 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
Uncle Billy's Brewery & Smokehouse
1530 Barton Springs Rd
98 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
BBQ close to the house.
This is a little drive out to hill country. BBQ served outside on the big picnic tables under huge oak trees. It's BYOB! Great place to watch the sunset and enjoy BBQ.
480 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
Salt Lick BBQ
18300 Farm to Market Rd 1826
480 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
This is a little drive out to hill country. BBQ served outside on the big picnic tables under huge oak trees. It's BYOB! Great place to watch the sunset and enjoy BBQ.
James Beard awarded chef opened this hot spot, Thai, Asian fusion. Crispy lotus root, snow peas, banana blossom, coconut-chili dressing, to name a few.
349 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
Sway
1417 S 1st St
349 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
James Beard awarded chef opened this hot spot, Thai, Asian fusion. Crispy lotus root, snow peas, banana blossom, coconut-chili dressing, to name a few.
Great breakfast and Magnolia mud... yummy.
478 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
Magnolia Cafe
1920 S Congress Ave
478 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
Great breakfast and Magnolia mud... yummy.
A great place for a fun night out for dinner and drinks.
522 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
Justine's
4710 E 5th St
522 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
A great place for a fun night out for dinner and drinks.
They say it's the best. I have never taken the time to wait in the line (usually 2-3 hours). I have had guests wait it out, and they said it was worth it.
919 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
Franklin Barbecue
900 E 11th St
919 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
They say it's the best. I have never taken the time to wait in the line (usually 2-3 hours). I have had guests wait it out, and they said it was worth it.
World-famous chef Paul Qui and his partners invented the dishes sold at the East Side King trailers. Japanese/Thai/Texan fusion cuisine. Causal dining.
111 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
East Side King
2310 S Lamar Blvd
111 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
World-famous chef Paul Qui and his partners invented the dishes sold at the East Side King trailers. Japanese/Thai/Texan fusion cuisine. Causal dining.
Great tacos made out of a trailer. It has picnic table dinning under trees outside and a fire pit going when it's cold out.
1075 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
Torchy's Tacos
2809 S 1st St
1075 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
Great tacos made out of a trailer. It has picnic table dinning under trees outside and a fire pit going when it's cold out.
Great cocktails and appetizers! Serves up coastal Latin fare. Featuring seafood-centric dishes from Mexico to Chile.
141 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
El Chile Cafe y Cantina
1900 Manor Rd
141 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
Great cocktails and appetizers! Serves up coastal Latin fare. Featuring seafood-centric dishes from Mexico to Chile.
Local juice/smoothie bar. Great place to spot locals and experience the neighborhood vibe.
519 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
JuiceLand
1625 Barton Springs Rd
519 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
Local juice/smoothie bar. Great place to spot locals and experience the neighborhood vibe.
Gourmet American fare served in a polished cafe space in a converted gas station/laundromat.
397 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
Launderette
2115 Holly St
397 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
Gourmet American fare served in a polished cafe space in a converted gas station/laundromat.
Great date spot, or small groups. Nice outdoor patio.
151 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
June's
1722 S Congress Ave
151 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
Great date spot, or small groups. Nice outdoor patio.

Essentials

Grocery store and cafes. If you are a Prime member they will deliver groceries for free.
1332 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
Whole Foods Market
525 N Lamar Blvd
1332 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
Grocery store and cafes. If you are a Prime member they will deliver groceries for free.

Drinks & Nightlife

478 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
Broken Spoke
3201 S Lamar Blvd
478 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
Great locally brewed beer. Their pizza is good too! They have live music on most weekends.
435 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
The Austin Beer Garden Brewing Co.
1305 W Oltorf St
435 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
Great locally brewed beer. Their pizza is good too! They have live music on most weekends.
Live music, dancing and karaoke... they have it all.
152 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
The Highball
1120 S Lamar Blvd
152 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
Live music, dancing and karaoke... they have it all.
Radio coffee brews Stumptown Coffee, has a Veracrus Tacos truck parked outside, serves craft beers on tap and in the bottle, and also has East Side Pies pizza.
435 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
Radio Coffee & Beer
4204 Menchaca Rd
435 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
Radio coffee brews Stumptown Coffee, has a Veracrus Tacos truck parked outside, serves craft beers on tap and in the bottle, and also has East Side Pies pizza.
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 progress that's taken place in our fair city.
284 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
Saxon Pub
1320 S Lamar Blvd
284 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
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 progress that's taken place in our fair city.
Rock, country, jazz and blues acts, national and & local, are found at this legendary South Congress club.
815 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
The Continental Gallery
1313 S Congress Ave
815 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
Rock, country, jazz and blues acts, national and & 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 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
The White Horse
500 Comal St
672 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
Live country music is served up in this hip, upbeat, sprawling honky-tonk with a taco truck outside.
This sports bar, known for its burgers, offers daily drink specials and bar games. Good place to go watch a sports game, grab a beer and bite to eat.
291 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
Black Sheep Lodge
2108 S Lamar Blvd
291 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
This sports bar, known for its burgers, offers daily drink specials and bar games. Good place to go watch a sports game, grab a beer and bite to eat.

Parks & Nature

Bike, run or walk around the lake. There are several places to rent kayaks, canoes, and paddle boards. It's less than a mile walk from the house.
959 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
Lady Bird Lake
Ann and Roy Butler Hike and Bike Trail
959 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
Bike, run or walk around the lake. There are several places to rent kayaks, canoes, and paddle boards. It's less than a mile walk from the house.
1533 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
Zilker Metropolitan Park
2207 Barton Springs Rd
1533 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
Barton Springs Pool is a recreational spring fed swimming pool located within Zilker Park. The pool holds a constant temperature of 68 degrees all year round. It is extremely refreshing.
2454 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
Barton Springs Municipal Pool
2201 William Barton Dr
2454 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
Barton Springs Pool is a recreational spring fed swimming pool located within Zilker Park. The pool holds a constant temperature of 68 degrees all year round. It is extremely refreshing.
Hamilton Pool preserve is a natural pool that was created when the dome of an underground river collapsed due to massive erosion thousands of years ago. Must make reservations in advance.
588 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
Hamilton Pool Preserve
24300 Hamilton Pool Rd
588 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
Hamilton Pool preserve is a natural pool that was created when the dome of an underground river collapsed due to massive erosion thousands of years ago. Must make reservations in advance.

Entertainment & Activities

Stylish theater chain for new & classic films features cocktails & creative bites served seat-side.
770 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
Alamo Drafthouse Cinema South Lamar
1120 S Lamar Blvd
770 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
Stylish theater chain for new & classic films features cocktails & creative bites served seat-side.
ZACH Theatre is a professional theatre company located in Austin, Texas, as well as its associated complex of theatre facilities. The company is the oldest continuously active theatre company in Texas, and one of the ten oldest in the country.
149 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
Zach Theatre
202 S Lamar Blvd
149 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
ZACH Theatre is a professional theatre company located in Austin, Texas, as well as its associated complex of theatre facilities. The company is the oldest continuously active theatre company in Texas, and one of the ten oldest in the country.