Dining, Experiences, & Shopping Guide - Curated by Priya & Maria
Food scene
Steiner Ranch Steakhouse
5424 Steiner Ranch BlvdSuperior upscale dining experience
Hudson's Fine Hill Country Dining
Fancy American Fare
GREEN MANGO By Thai Spice
8209 North FM 620Hops & Thyme
2125 Lohmans Crossing RdGreat outdoor venue
Jack Allen’s Kitchen 360
3600 N Capital of Texas HwyAba
1011 S Congress AveHip vibe, superior service, locally-owned/operated; great food for great price
112 locals recommend
Lucky Robot
1303 S Congress AveHip vibe, superior service, locally-owned/operated; great food for great price
Home Slice Pizza
1415 S Congress AveBest NY-style pie
Excellent dessert selection, good coffee, nice casual place
371 locals recommend
Mozart's Coffee Roasters
3825 Lake Austin BlvdExcellent dessert selection, good coffee, nice casual place
Tap House restaurant. Excellent beer selection - make your own pours. Great food and service
10601 Ranch Rd 2222
10601 Ranch Road 2222Tap House restaurant. Excellent beer selection - make your own pours. Great food and service
Lamberts
401 W 2nd StSuperior BBQ
Angel Donuts and Treats
8300 N FM 620YUMMY donuts!
Bartlett's
2408 W Anderson LnHands down the best French Dip sandwich I've ever had
Hyde Park Bar & Grill
4206 Duval StExcellent fries and hamburgers. Great food overall
Yummy desserts and coffees. Love the cute Hyde Park area
197 locals recommend
Quack's 43rd Street Bakery
411 E 43rd StYummy desserts and coffees. Love the cute Hyde Park area
Jim's Smokehouse BBQ
6900 Ranch Road 620 NorthSuperior brisket
Sightseeing
Voted as Best Sunset viewing in Texas. Not well-known for their food but it's a great place to get beverages/drinks outdoors.
506 locals recommend
The Oasis On Lake Travis
6550 Comanche TrailVoted as Best Sunset viewing in Texas. Not well-known for their food but it's a great place to get beverages/drinks outdoors.
Mount Bonnell
Highest elevation in Austin. Nice views
Bars
Deep Eddy Cabaret
2315 Lake Austin BoulevardBest dive bar in Austin, IMO. Love their juke box
Mean-Eyed Cat
1621 W 5th StIf you're a Johnny Cash fan, this is a must to visit!
Their 'Grits n Gravy' night is the best place to dance featuring music from the '50s-'70s
153 locals recommend
Barbarella
611 Red River StTheir 'Grits n Gravy' night is the best place to dance featuring music from the '50s-'70s
Self-Care
After one visit, Stephen changed my quality of life. Chronic back, shoulder, neck pain -- no longer need to take medicine on regular basis (been essentially pain-free since 2012).
Morning Sun Acupuncture
2000 W Koenig LnAfter one visit, Stephen changed my quality of life. Chronic back, shoulder, neck pain -- no longer need to take medicine on regular basis (been essentially pain-free since 2012).
Mickey gave me the best Thai Massage I've ever had. He's also licensed in other massage modalities as well as in Active Release Treatment.
WorkWell Austin
1706 S Lamar BlvdMickey gave me the best Thai Massage I've ever had. He's also licensed in other massage modalities as well as in Active Release Treatment.
Spa 7
3401 S Lamar BlvdVictoria does the best lash lift.
Janell is the ultimate master colorist. She took my naturally super dark brown hair and made me into a gorgeous blonde for several years. Her brother Rubin is also a master stylist and cuts my hair
Salon West
5617 Parkcrest DrJanell is the ultimate master colorist. She took my naturally super dark brown hair and made me into a gorgeous blonde for several years. Her brother Rubin is also a master stylist and cuts my hair
Leisure
Closest access to Lake Travis, a 5-minutes drive west of the home. You can swim, scuba dive, fish and more.
41 locals recommend
Mansfield Dam Park
4370 Mansfield Dam Park Rd.Closest access to Lake Travis, a 5-minutes drive west of the home. You can swim, scuba dive, fish and more.
For boat rentals, party barges
512-331-5375
https://viplaketravis.com/
22 locals recommend
VIP Marina Lake Travis
16107 FM2769For boat rentals, party barges
512-331-5375
https://viplaketravis.com/