Guidebook for Downtown Austin
Food Scene
They were so popular at the South First location they expanded to the downtown area! Great service, food and vibe! The outside area is spacious, trendy and great for drinks and dinner before hitting the town!
9 locals recommend
Polvo's Downtown
360 Nueces St They were so popular at the South First location they expanded to the downtown area! Great service, food and vibe! The outside area is spacious, trendy and great for drinks and dinner before hitting the town!
Loved the atmosphere here, the drinks and the food! Absolutely amazing. Ask to sit in the back on the porch. They offer authentic blankets if your're cold and the vibe is perfect!
71 locals recommend
Grizzelda's
105 Tillery St Loved the atmosphere here, the drinks and the food! Absolutely amazing. Ask to sit in the back on the porch. They offer authentic blankets if your're cold and the vibe is perfect!
The Grove Wine Bar & Kitchen - Downtown
800 W 6th StWilder Wood
1300 E 7th StFood Truck PUERTO RICAN food! This is the best authentic food you can find in Austin. The owners are from PR and make the traditional meals and offer traditional drinks, sauces and desserts as well.
Casita Boriqua
Food Truck PUERTO RICAN food! This is the best authentic food you can find in Austin. The owners are from PR and make the traditional meals and offer traditional drinks, sauces and desserts as well.
Southern Food that really helps the soul! Great vibe and located in East Austin. The cheese grits were the best I have ever had!
140 locals recommend
Sawyer & Co
4827 E Cesar Chavez StSouthern Food that really helps the soul! Great vibe and located in East Austin. The cheese grits were the best I have ever had!
The biggest breakfast tacos you will EVER find! There are actual contests for eating these things! There can be a line sometimes in the morning so be prepared to wait in line.
281 locals recommend
Juan in a Million
2300 E Cesar Chavez StThe biggest breakfast tacos you will EVER find! There are actual contests for eating these things! There can be a line sometimes in the morning so be prepared to wait in line.
They have great food and have live music on Friday and Saturdays.
76 locals recommend
Eddie V's Prime Seafood
301 E 5th StThey have great food and have live music on Friday and Saturdays.
There is an awesome coffee shop in this warehouse building that serves organic coffee, sweets and muffins. They are eco-friendly as well.
84 locals recommend
Canopy Austin
916 Springdale RdThere is an awesome coffee shop in this warehouse building that serves organic coffee, sweets and muffins. They are eco-friendly as well.
OMG - where to start! I think this has the most authentic Italian food in Austin. Make reservations early. Great wine selections.
77 locals recommend
Juliet Italian Kitchen
1500 Barton Springs RdOMG - where to start! I think this has the most authentic Italian food in Austin. Make reservations early. Great wine selections.
Great ambiance, quaint and easy going. Great food selections and drinks. Try the desserts.
38 locals recommend
Colleen's Kitchen
1911 Aldrich StGreat ambiance, quaint and easy going. Great food selections and drinks. Try the desserts.
Upscale sushi bar with Happy Hours on Wednesday nights. Unique food and drink selections. Make reservations early.
688 locals recommend
Uchi
801 S Lamar BlvdUpscale sushi bar with Happy Hours on Wednesday nights. Unique food and drink selections. Make reservations early.
Hillside Farmacy
1209 E 11th StSuch a cute little place to eat brunch, lunch or dinner.
Fun and chill vibe with great drinks and food. Outside seating area is nice and you're surrounded by great vibes.
60 locals recommend
Ranch 616
616 Nueces StFun and chill vibe with great drinks and food. Outside seating area is nice and you're surrounded by great vibes.
Drinks & Nightlife
Owned by twin brothers who graduated from UT, Mike & John, this location is great for music, drinks and socializing. Their bathrooms are always clean and that is huge to me when going out!
15 locals recommend
The Library Bar-Austin, TX
407 E 6th StOwned by twin brothers who graduated from UT, Mike & John, this location is great for music, drinks and socializing. Their bathrooms are always clean and that is huge to me when going out!
OMG! This is such a cool spot to go get drinks! A large curtain gives the inside privacy and if they don't have a seat for you, they wont let you in. It has a vintage feel and offers great drinks - the old fashioned they make is the best I have ever had!
Wait until you see the drink menu on the wall!
101 locals recommend
The Roosevelt Room
307 W 5th StOMG! This is such a cool spot to go get drinks! A large curtain gives the inside privacy and if they don't have a seat for you, they wont let you in. It has a vintage feel and offers great drinks - the old fashioned they make is the best I have ever had!
Wait until you see the drink menu on the wall!
Elephant Room
315 Congress AveParks & Nature
Zilker Metropolitan Park
2207 Barton Springs RdMount Bonnell
Awesome natural spring pool in the heart of Zilker Park. There is a minimal entry fee but well worth it. You can also swim in the natural waterfall that is free outside the gate near the playground area.
2454 locals recommend
Barton Springs Municipal Pool
2201 William Barton DrAwesome natural spring pool in the heart of Zilker Park. There is a minimal entry fee but well worth it. You can also swim in the natural waterfall that is free outside the gate near the playground area.
Food Market/Grocery Shopping
Whole Foods Market
525 N Lamar BlvdRight next door to our Barton Hills condo this market offers fresh bakery, sandwiches, food, personal essentials and a walk in beer/wine fridge with great selections.
29 locals recommend
Barton Hills Market
1220 Barton Hills DrRight next door to our Barton Hills condo this market offers fresh bakery, sandwiches, food, personal essentials and a walk in beer/wine fridge with great selections.
Entertainment & Activities
The FOMO Factory
5085 Red River StTyphoon Texas Austin
18500 TX-130 Service RdWater Park
Sightseeing
1100 Baylor St
1100 Baylor StreetGraffiti Wall