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BBQ meets Izakaya. James Beard semifinalist and voted Best Restaurant in Austin.
151 locals recommend
Kemuri Tatsu-Ya
2713 E 2nd StBBQ meets Izakaya. James Beard semifinalist and voted Best Restaurant in Austin.
You've heard about Franklin, but we think la Barbecue is the spot. Both sell out daily, so we recommend calling in a takeout order and hopping on a boat on Lake Austin!
20 locals recommend
La Barbecue
2401 East Cesar Chavez StreetYou've heard about Franklin, but we think la Barbecue is the spot. Both sell out daily, so we recommend calling in a takeout order and hopping on a boat on Lake Austin!
Breakfast tacos are an Austinite's best friend, and this is one of the best spots to get 'em!
314 locals recommend
Veracruz All Natural Food Truck
2505 Webberville RoadBreakfast tacos are an Austinite's best friend, and this is one of the best spots to get 'em!
Franklin Barbecue
900 E 11th StThe legend. Get there early, or better yet, order takeout.
Farm-to-table eats from Springdale farm. Outdoor garden offers the perfect ambiance.
49 locals recommend
Eden East
211 Springdale RdFarm-to-table eats from Springdale farm. Outdoor garden offers the perfect ambiance.
Sawyer & Co
4827 E Cesar Chavez StHip retro diner with New Orleans style fare.
Salt & Time
1912 E 7th StGreat cuts of meat and sandwiches
Via 313 Pizza
10106 W 6th StDetroit-style pizza and craft brews that is beloved by locals.
Prohibition Creamery
1407 E 7th StLike a little tipple in your ice cream? Try this spot.
Hay Elotes
2214 E 7th StCool off with an icy treat
Goan cuisine (think Portuguese-Indian fusion). We love the ambiance and food in this hot new spot in the Arrive Hotel.
11 locals recommend
Vixen's Wedding
1813 A E 6th StGoan cuisine (think Portuguese-Indian fusion). We love the ambiance and food in this hot new spot in the Arrive Hotel.
Date Night
Ambiance is top-notch at this hip French spot. Justine's is always top of mind when Austinites recommend a place to eat.
522 locals recommend
Justine's
4710 E 5th StAmbiance is top-notch at this hip French spot. Justine's is always top of mind when Austinites recommend a place to eat.
One of our personal favorites and Eater's 38 essential Austin restaurants. Get the birthday cake for dessert!
397 locals recommend
Launderette
2115 Holly StOne of our personal favorites and Eater's 38 essential Austin restaurants. Get the birthday cake for dessert!
New acclaimed restaurant with a penchant for farm-to-table fare and mezcal.
31 locals recommend
Pitchfork Pretty
2708 E Cesar Chavez StNew acclaimed restaurant with a penchant for farm-to-table fare and mezcal.
Juniper
2400 E Cesar Chavez StNorthern Italian pastas and wine. Try the chef's tasting menu.
Mongers
4119 Guadalupe StreetA top spot for oysters and seafood.
Food Trucks
Fall-off-the-bone ribs and smoked brisket. Try the beef dyno ribs and the Dr. Pepper BBQ sauce.
Scotty's BBQ
2730 E Cesar Chavez StFall-off-the-bone ribs and smoked brisket. Try the beef dyno ribs and the Dr. Pepper BBQ sauce.
BBQ and kolaches (an Austin delicacy). 11 a.m. until sold out, Wednesday through Sunday
45 locals recommend
Kerlin BBQ
2207 E Cesar Chavez StBBQ and kolaches (an Austin delicacy). 11 a.m. until sold out, Wednesday through Sunday
Ever had Indian/Mexican fusion tacos? Well, when you see the following this truck has, you'll know why!
Kurry Takos
2730 East Cesar Chavez StreetEver had Indian/Mexican fusion tacos? Well, when you see the following this truck has, you'll know why!
East Side Food Park
2209 E Cesar Chavez StSaigon Le Vendeur
2601 E 7th StCritically acclaimed banh mi
Coffee Break
Cuvee Coffee Bar
2000 E 6th St
Flitch Coffee
641 Tillery St
Greater Goods Coffee Roasting Co.
160 E 5th St
Kinda Tropical
3501 E 7th StBreweries
Blue Owl Brewing
2400 E Cesar Chavez St
Hops & Grain Brewing
507 Calles St
Lazarus Brewing Co.
1902 E 6th StThe Brewer's Table
4715 E 5th StZilker Brewing Company
1701 E 6th StCocktails and Nightlife
Cozy ambiance, outdoor patio, and live music with great craft cocktails.
207 locals recommend
Stay Gold
1910 E Cesar Chavez StCozy ambiance, outdoor patio, and live music with great craft cocktails.
One of our favorite bars in Austin. Don't forget to head upstairs-- there's a secret little mezcal enclave hidden there.
561 locals recommend
Whisler's
1816 E 6th StOne of our favorite bars in Austin. Don't forget to head upstairs-- there's a secret little mezcal enclave hidden there.
Hard Luck Lounge
3526 E 7th StChill spot with live music and tons of character
Historically loved by LGBTQ crowd, and for good reason. Think frosé, outdoor patio with a little dipping pool,, and a dj spinning disco. Go day or night.
153 locals recommend
Kitty Cohen's
2211 Webberville RdHistorically loved by LGBTQ crowd, and for good reason. Think frosé, outdoor patio with a little dipping pool,, and a dj spinning disco. Go day or night.
One of the original Rainey street bars, Lustre Pearl recently moved to this location for more space. Lots of outdoor games, casual bites, and still a great house party vibe.
118 locals recommend
Lustre Pearl East
114 Linden StOne of the original Rainey street bars, Lustre Pearl recently moved to this location for more space. Lots of outdoor games, casual bites, and still a great house party vibe.
Go here for a classic Austin experience. Two-step with a cowboy, take photos in the Photo Booth, and have a great night!
672 locals recommend
The White Horse
500 Comal StGo here for a classic Austin experience. Two-step with a cowboy, take photos in the Photo Booth, and have a great night!
Top spot for dancing. Go inside for music videos and indie mashups or outside for everything from Selena to Hip Hop.
153 locals recommend
Barbarella
611 Red River StTop spot for dancing. Go inside for music videos and indie mashups or outside for everything from Selena to Hip Hop.
Rainey street is a famous stretch of homes-turned-bars. Great for bachelor/bachelorette parties.
47 locals recommend
Clive Bar
609 Davis StRainey street is a famous stretch of homes-turned-bars. Great for bachelor/bachelorette parties.
Lucille Patio Lounge
77 Rainey St
Craft Pride
61 Rainey St
Icenhauer's
83 Rainey StLeather-clad speakeasy on dirty 6th. Make a reservation.
107 locals recommend
Midnight Cowboy Modeling
313 E 6th StLeather-clad speakeasy on dirty 6th. Make a reservation.
La Holly
2500 E 6th StA great little neighborhood mezcaleria.
Nickel City
1133 E 11th StCritically acclaimed cocktails and ambiance.
Easy Tiger
1501 E 7th StFavorite for day drinking and the outdoor patio
Live Music
The Hole In the Wall
2538 Guadalupe StEmo's Austin
2015 E Riverside DrElephant Room
315 Congress AveJazz bar
Mohawk Austin
912 Red River StAn Austin mainstay for live music.
HOTEL VEGAS
1502 E 6th StHistoric Scoot Inn
1308 E 4th StAntone's
305 E 5th St