Guidebook for Austin
Food Scene
Great neighborhood pub. Inventive menu including appetizers, small plates, beer, wine an cocktails.
155 locals recommend
drink.well.
207 E 53rd StGreat neighborhood pub. Inventive menu including appetizers, small plates, beer, wine an cocktails.
Foreign & Domestic
306 E 53rd StWonderful modern/contemporary American cuisine
Torchy's Tacos
2809 S 1st StGenerous taco servings!
Apothecary
4800 Burnet RoadFantastic happy hour specials, appetizers, entrees, beer and wine
Thunderbird Cafe & Tap Room
1401 W Koenig LnNice space; locally owned
Pinthouse Pizza
4729 Burnet RdBrand new pizza and beer restaurant
Billy's On Burnet
2105 Hancock DrNice burger & beer place with outdoor seating in front
Upper Crust Bakery
4508 Burnet RdLovely bakery
Little Deli & Pizzeria
7101 Woodrow AveFun pizza place / deli. BYOB. Nice outdoor seating.
Fonda San Miguel Restaurant
2330 W N Loop BlvdUpscale Mexican food
Sarah's Mediterranean Grill & Market
Super-friendly service, delicious menu and well-stocked store
Phara's
111 N Loop BlvdBelly dancers!
East Side Pies
1401 Rosewood AveOne of the best pizzas in town
Komé
5301 Airport BlvdNice space, friendly staff, decent sushi and ramen
Dickey's Barbecue Pit
5207 Brodie LnYou have to have BBQ!
ThunderCloud Subs
2308 Lake Austin BlvdNearest location of this Austin institution
Of Tom Cole (James Beard recipient), Paul Qui (Top Chef winner) and Philip Speer (James Beard semi-finalist) fame. Reservations highly encouraged.
309 locals recommend
Uchiko
4200 N Lamar BlvdOf Tom Cole (James Beard recipient), Paul Qui (Top Chef winner) and Philip Speer (James Beard semi-finalist) fame. Reservations highly encouraged.
Monkey Nest Coffee
5353 Burnet RdVery pleasant space
Lucky J's Chicken & Waffles
5035 Burnet RoadA marriage made in heaven
Mandola's Italian Kitchen
4700 W Guadalupe StLocated in the "triangle" area
Threadgill's
6416 N Lamar BlvdWhere Janis Joplin used to sing
Inventive Asian fusion. Great drinks. And a portrait of Ladybird Johnson.
90 locals recommend
The Peached Tortilla
5520 Burnet RdInventive Asian fusion. Great drinks. And a portrait of Ladybird Johnson.
Noble Sandwich Co.
4805 Burnet RdNot your everyday sandwich
Capitol Sandwich
2308 Hancock DriveGreat breakfast and lunch choices
Great small plates, entrees, beer and wine. Nice indoor space and patio.
44 locals recommend
épicerie café & grocery
2307 Hancock DrGreat small plates, entrees, beer and wine. Nice indoor space and patio.
Epoch Coffee
221 W N Loop BlvdPopular, super crowded place
Essentials
H-E-B
5808 Burnet RdConvenient and well-stocked
Central Market
4477 S Lamar BlvdNatural food. Austin institution.
Everything Else
King Liquor
5310 Burnet RdGood selection and service
Maoz Vegetarian
4601 N Lamar BlvdFalafel!
Crestview Station
Fast train to downtown!
Highland Station
Fast train to downtown!
CVS
1701 Briarcliff BlvdConvenient location
Walgreens
8104 Mesa DrConvenient location
Chase Bank
4601 N Lamar BlvdClosest Chase branch
Chase ATM
Closest ATM
LBJ Presidential Library
2313 Red River StThere's a talking LBJ!
Emo's Austin
2015 E Riverside DrLegendary music venue
Austin-Bergstrom International Airport
3600 Presidential BlvdWelcome to Austin!
Drinks & Nightlife
The Tigress Pub
100 W N Loop BlvdSuper popular
Draught House Pub & Brewery
4112 Medical PkwyGreat beer selection and patio
Black Star Co-op
7020 Easy Wind DrBest garlic fries
Shopping
McDonald's
2426 E Riverside DrCan't beat the location!
Sightseeing
Texas Senate
1200 Congress AveThis is where the laws are made
Bullock Texas State History Museum
1800 Congress AveTexas has a story
Harry Ransom Center
300 W 21st StGutenberg Bible and much more!
The Blanton Museum of Art
200 East Martin Luther King Junior BoulevardIt's supposed to be good
Mount Bonnell Viewing Platform
Great view of Austin
Arts & Culture
Circuit of The Americas
9201 Circuit of the Americas BlvdNew Austin racing and music venue
Antone's
305 E 5th StLegendary music venue