Guidebook for Austin
Food Scene
$$$ French Vietnamese - charming outpost - try the delicious Fried Pork Spring Rolls, Elizabeth Street Fried Rice, Shady Blonde Punch
426 locals recommend
Elizabeth Street Cafe
1501 S 1st St$$$ French Vietnamese - charming outpost - try the delicious Fried Pork Spring Rolls, Elizabeth Street Fried Rice, Shady Blonde Punch
$$$ Modern Thai - make sure to try the Son in Law - crispy farm egg, braised pork shoulder, thick soy, nahm prik pla
349 locals recommend
Sway
1417 S 1st St$$$ Modern Thai - make sure to try the Son in Law - crispy farm egg, braised pork shoulder, thick soy, nahm prik pla
El Mercado
1302 S 1st St$ Mexican - great happy hour
Bouldin Creek Cafe
1900 S 1st St$ Vegetarian Cafe - delicious for anyone
Terry Black's Barbecue
1003 Barton Springs Rd$$ BBQ - melt-in-your-mouth brisket
Chuy's
1728 Barton Springs Rd$ Mexican - make sure to ask for the jalapeno ranch
$$ Delicious cocktails, seafood, oysters outdoor dining under market lights and tree shade on SoCo
398 locals recommend
Perla's
1400 S Congress Ave$$ Delicious cocktails, seafood, oysters outdoor dining under market lights and tree shade on SoCo
$ Bar & grill with patio - Great specials, wings, salads - white wings appetizer
76 locals recommend
Doc's Motorworks
1123 South Congress Avenue$ Bar & grill with patio - Great specials, wings, salads - white wings appetizer
$ THE RABBIT! (trailer at Gibson Bar) Also, have a great brunch!
28 locals recommend
Lucy's Retired Surfers Bar & Restaurant
506 West Ave$ THE RABBIT! (trailer at Gibson Bar) Also, have a great brunch!
Seventh Flag Coffee
1506 S 1st StCute coffee lounge house
$$ Delicious - brick and mortar of original trailer for Barley Swine - Upscale eatery doling out locally sourced New American chow & drinks in a contemporary setting
374 locals recommend
Odd Duck
1201 S Lamar Blvd$$ Delicious - brick and mortar of original trailer for Barley Swine - Upscale eatery doling out locally sourced New American chow & drinks in a contemporary setting
$$$ Sushi plus creative hot & cold dishes from chef Tyson Cole in a stylish, sophisticated setting - amazing hh 5-6p (arrive at 4:45p)
688 locals recommend
Uchi
801 S Lamar Blvd$$$ Sushi plus creative hot & cold dishes from chef Tyson Cole in a stylish, sophisticated setting - amazing hh 5-6p (arrive at 4:45p)
$ Sports bar, known for its burgers, offers daily drink specials & bar games - Keith's Corndog Bites with Curry Ketchup, Tater Tots
291 locals recommend
Black Sheep Lodge
2108 S Lamar Blvd$ Sports bar, known for its burgers, offers daily drink specials & bar games - Keith's Corndog Bites with Curry Ketchup, Tater Tots
$ Upscale versions of Southern staples in a refurbished old building with a deck & patio
208 locals recommend
Lucy's Fried Chicken
2218 College Ave$ Upscale versions of Southern staples in a refurbished old building with a deck & patio
$$ This is a great spot to eat outside, grab a marg and delicious healthy mexican food - or just grab a taco or breakfast bowl at their takeout window in the am
79 locals recommend
Fresa's South First Dine-In
1703 S 1st St$$ This is a great spot to eat outside, grab a marg and delicious healthy mexican food - or just grab a taco or breakfast bowl at their takeout window in the am
$ Mexican-street-food-style - tacos in inventive varieties, including breakfast, amazing queso, street corn - call ahead or eat at the bar to skip the line
1075 locals recommend
Torchy's Tacos
2809 S 1st St$ Mexican-street-food-style - tacos in inventive varieties, including breakfast, amazing queso, street corn - call ahead or eat at the bar to skip the line
Arts & Culture
Alamo Drafthouse Cinema South Lamar
1120 S Lamar BlvdFun movies, great food, cool events
C-Boys Heart and Soul
2008 S Congress Avelive music, cool bar
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
The Austin Beer Garden Brewing Co.
1305 W Oltorf StGreat brewery with food and live music
Drinks & Nightlife
The Highball
1120 S Lamar BlvdPsychedelic Karaoke
Cool spot - great brunch from Luke's Inside Out trailer (+mimosa and bloody mary specials) - also RABBIT sandwich is a must
181 locals recommend
Gibson Street Bar
1109 S Lamar BlvdCool spot - great brunch from Luke's Inside Out trailer (+mimosa and bloody mary specials) - also RABBIT sandwich is a must
Ego's Bar
510 S Congress AveKaraoke, bar & pool venue
Sightseeing
Relaxing Swim in the constant 68-degree waters of Barton Springs Pool, a spring-fed swimming hole in Zilker Park - preferred entrance past the drum circle and acro yoga under the big tree
2454 locals recommend
Barton Springs Municipal Pool
2201 William Barton DrRelaxing Swim in the constant 68-degree waters of Barton Springs Pool, a spring-fed swimming hole in Zilker Park - preferred entrance past the drum circle and acro yoga under the big tree
Essentials
H-E-B
5808 Burnet RdGrocery Store
Shopping
Chris's Liquor Stores
2203 S Lamar BlvdLiquor Store, Wine, Beer