Guidebook for Austin
Food Scene
People come from everywhere to eat this famous Tex Mex. The decor is fun to take in and it's a good spot to meet friends.
412 locals recommend
Chuy's
1728 Barton Springs RdPeople come from everywhere to eat this famous Tex Mex. The decor is fun to take in and it's a good spot to meet friends.
You must try this place! This is our favorite Mexican (interior) food place. Alma has come up with unique dishes and margaritas that will delight. There is a roof-top patio for ambiance!
170 locals recommend
El Alma
1025 Barton Springs RdYou must try this place! This is our favorite Mexican (interior) food place. Alma has come up with unique dishes and margaritas that will delight. There is a roof-top patio for ambiance!
John"s favorite BBQ place! A trailor in front of Corner Bar. On Sunday you can by a 10$ drink ticket and a plate of BBQ is free. So delish!
25 locals recommend
Brown's BBQ
1901 S Lamar BlvdJohn"s favorite BBQ place! A trailor in front of Corner Bar. On Sunday you can by a 10$ drink ticket and a plate of BBQ is free. So delish!
Amazing BBQ! Ribs are yummy and crust on their wet brisket makes me want to leave this typing right now and go there.
372 locals recommend
Terry Black's Barbecue
1003 Barton Springs RdAmazing BBQ! Ribs are yummy and crust on their wet brisket makes me want to leave this typing right now and go there.
Holy cow-get the" dipping noodles"-nuff said
"Me So Ho"t is not too shabby either.
502 locals recommend
Ramen Tatsu-Ya
1234 S Lamar BlvdHoly cow-get the" dipping noodles"-nuff said
"Me So Ho"t is not too shabby either.
Bryce Gilmore is one of Austin's tops chefs (James Beard finalist 2015) and his restaurant is delightful. The food is tapas style and you will seriously want to lick every cute little miss-matched, second hand, china plate. Order everything starting with bread, appetizers through desert. If your feeling adventurous just trust your waiter/tress to bring you your dish selections (can't miss). Drinks are great too. Prices are high but not outrageous. Check website if you want to first.
374 locals recommend
Odd Duck
1201 S Lamar BlvdBryce Gilmore is one of Austin's tops chefs (James Beard finalist 2015) and his restaurant is delightful. The food is tapas style and you will seriously want to lick every cute little miss-matched, second hand, china plate. Order everything starting with bread, appetizers through desert. If your feeling adventurous just trust your waiter/tress to bring you your dish selections (can't miss). Drinks are great too. Prices are high but not outrageous. Check website if you want to first.
Winner of the 2011 James Beard award, chef Tyson Cole and the restaurant Uchi are right around the corner. If can get a reservation and have the $ do it. Otherwise I hear happy hour is the way to go!
688 locals recommend
Uchi
801 S Lamar BlvdWinner of the 2011 James Beard award, chef Tyson Cole and the restaurant Uchi are right around the corner. If can get a reservation and have the $ do it. Otherwise I hear happy hour is the way to go!
Great coffee and lattes. Breakfast tacos are pretty darn good too (I recommend the chorizo and migas). You can also try the Kava if you're feeling adventurous.
14 locals recommend
SquareRut Kava Bar - Barton Springs
1601 Barton Springs RdGreat coffee and lattes. Breakfast tacos are pretty darn good too (I recommend the chorizo and migas). You can also try the Kava if you're feeling adventurous.
Hands down the best ice-cream experience you will ever have. I'm not even an ice-cream lover and I can't get enough of this place. Try the Salt lick caramel, your welcome...
270 locals recommend
Lick Honest Ice Creams
1100 S Lamar BlvdHands down the best ice-cream experience you will ever have. I'm not even an ice-cream lover and I can't get enough of this place. Try the Salt lick caramel, your welcome...
Great cup of coffee and good croissants, bakery items and locals tocas in the morning make this place a winner.
8 locals recommend
Stonehouse Coffee & Bar
1105 S Lamar Blvd Great cup of coffee and good croissants, bakery items and locals tocas in the morning make this place a winner.
Yummy Lattes and great morning delicacies make this a nice little get up and walk. People are friendly and we like reading and greeting the neighbors and their dogs.
342 locals recommend
Caffe Medici
1101 W Lynn StYummy Lattes and great morning delicacies make this a nice little get up and walk. People are friendly and we like reading and greeting the neighbors and their dogs.
Arts & Culture
Great movie place with crazy theme nights and pretty good food. It's the original! They are under renovations and will be open summer "14
770 locals recommend
Alamo Drafthouse Cinema South Lamar
1120 S Lamar BlvdGreat movie place with crazy theme nights and pretty good food. It's the original! They are under renovations and will be open summer "14
Drinks & Nightlife
This private karaoke rooms, restaurant, bar and dance floor. They have different themed parties every night of the week (Mowtown Monday etc).
152 locals recommend
The Highball
1120 S Lamar BlvdThis private karaoke rooms, restaurant, bar and dance floor. They have different themed parties every night of the week (Mowtown Monday etc).
Great bar with amazing musicians including Bob Schnieder every Monday night.
284 locals recommend
Saxon Pub
1320 S Lamar BlvdGreat bar with amazing musicians including Bob Schnieder every Monday night.
Sightseeing
Beautifull peaceful place with amazing sculptures. Yoga outdoors on Wednesday and Friday at 10 am for 10$
235 locals recommend
Umlauf Sculpture Garden & Museum
605 Azie Morton RdBeautifull peaceful place with amazing sculptures. Yoga outdoors on Wednesday and Friday at 10 am for 10$
Everything Else
Pretty stroll through lush gardens for a couple bucks a person.
429 locals recommend
Zilker Botanical Garden
2220 Barton Springs RdPretty stroll through lush gardens for a couple bucks a person.
Great performances within walking distance!
167 locals recommend
The Long Center for the Performing Arts
701 W Riverside DrGreat performances within walking distance!
Location of Fun Fun Fun Fest and SXSW stages. Also has dog park right along water front.
246 locals recommend
Auditorium Shores at Town Lake Metropolitan Park
900 W Riverside DrLocation of Fun Fun Fun Fest and SXSW stages. Also has dog park right along water front.
Enterprise Rent-A-Car
319 S Lamar BlvdClose and will be the car to you!
Essentials
Very close, has everything you need. We provide cloth shopping bags under the cabinet to help you carry your items!
78 locals recommend
Thom's Market
1418 Barton Springs RdVery close, has everything you need. We provide cloth shopping bags under the cabinet to help you carry your items!
Recreation
The crown jewel of our city. For nearly a century people of Austin have been swimming in this beloved spring and folks all over the world have dipped their toe in.
2454 locals recommend
Barton Springs Municipal Pool
2201 William Barton DrThe crown jewel of our city. For nearly a century people of Austin have been swimming in this beloved spring and folks all over the world have dipped their toe in.