Guidebook for Austin
Food Scene
We often get asked what makes Texas BBQ so good? Find out for yourself. There may be a line, but moves at a good pace and they offer drinks for purchase while waiting.
372 locals recommend
Terry Black's Barbecue
1003 Barton Springs RdWe often get asked what makes Texas BBQ so good? Find out for yourself. There may be a line, but moves at a good pace and they offer drinks for purchase while waiting.
Within walking distance and excellent coffee and service. If you go on the weekends, you may get lucky enough to snag a Tacodeli taco.
342 locals recommend
Caffe Medici
1101 W Lynn StWithin walking distance and excellent coffee and service. If you go on the weekends, you may get lucky enough to snag a Tacodeli taco.
Fantastic place to chill outside. Live music. Bar food available and a good selection of drinks and specials.
129 locals recommend
Opa
2050 S Lamar BlvdFantastic place to chill outside. Live music. Bar food available and a good selection of drinks and specials.
Voted the #1 Brewpub in Austin for several years. Live music. Great outdoor seating. GF options for their fantastic specialty pizzas. Nice selection of beers and some ciders.
435 locals recommend
The Austin Beer Garden Brewing Co.
1305 W Oltorf StVoted the #1 Brewpub in Austin for several years. Live music. Great outdoor seating. GF options for their fantastic specialty pizzas. Nice selection of beers and some ciders.
Loro
2115 S Lamar BlvdMarriage of Franklin BBQ and Uchi Sushi.....a Korean BBQ of sorts.
Excellent sushi! They take some reservations, but keep tables open for walk-ins. On the pricier side.
688 locals recommend
Uchi
801 S Lamar BlvdExcellent sushi! They take some reservations, but keep tables open for walk-ins. On the pricier side.
Aviary Decor
2110 S Lamar BlvdGreat food, service and wine selection.
Chuy's
1728 Barton Springs RdTex-Mex at it's best!
Tacodeli
1500 Spyglass DrExcellent breakfast tacos and queso. Also open for lunch.
Outstanding burgers (GF bun option), milk shakes and a full bar! If there is a line, look for the guy taking orders from the bar.
780 locals recommend
Hopdoddy Burger Bar
1400 S Congress AveOutstanding burgers (GF bun option), milk shakes and a full bar! If there is a line, look for the guy taking orders from the bar.
A must when you are in Austin. Ask for the secret menu list, you won't be sorry. There is also a location on Lamar, but this one is just more fun!
1075 locals recommend
Torchy's Tacos
2809 S 1st StA must when you are in Austin. Ask for the secret menu list, you won't be sorry. There is also a location on Lamar, but this one is just more fun!
Want a vegetarian meal? This is the spot! Go to the website to get in line before you arrive.
565 locals recommend
Bouldin Creek Cafe
1900 S 1st StWant a vegetarian meal? This is the spot! Go to the website to get in line before you arrive.
Healthy quick stop. You can order ahead on their website. Don't forget the grilled cheese!
133 locals recommend
Soup Peddler Real Food & Juice Bar
501 W Mary StHealthy quick stop. You can order ahead on their website. Don't forget the grilled cheese!
Shady Grove
1624 Barton Springs RdGreat outdoor seating!
Patika
2159 S Lamar BlvdExcellent coffee!
Gourdough's Public House
209 W 5th StDoughnut for the bun and amazing doughnut desserts!
Ramen Tatsu-Ya
1234 S Lamar BlvdBest Ramen in Austin.
Odd Duck
1201 S Lamar BlvdGastropub, shared plates, excellent dishes and drinks.
Eberly
615 S Lamar BlvdUpscale, excellent food and service.
Everything Else
Black Sheep Lodge
2108 S Lamar BlvdLocal sports bar! Good burgers.
Drinks & Nightlife
Visit their website and see who is playing and cover charges, which are generally very low. They have a happy hour until 7 p.m. when the music is free!
284 locals recommend
Saxon Pub
1320 S Lamar BlvdVisit their website and see who is playing and cover charges, which are generally very low. They have a happy hour until 7 p.m. when the music is free!
One-2-One Bar
1509 S Lamar BlvdThe Continental Gallery
1313 S Congress AveAntone's
305 E 5th StBrian Scartocci is called "Mr. Monday Night" - he was a second place winner on a season of the voice and puts on a great show.
188 locals recommend
Skylark Lounge
2039 Airport BlvdBrian Scartocci is called "Mr. Monday Night" - he was a second place winner on a season of the voice and puts on a great show.
Parks & Nature
Within walking distance. Great spot to watch dogs play.
1533 locals recommend
Zilker Metropolitan Park
2207 Barton Springs RdWithin walking distance. Great spot to watch dogs play.
A great place to exercise...goes on and on in all directions!
267 locals recommend
Lady Bird Lake Trail
Lady Bird Lake TrailA great place to exercise...goes on and on in all directions!
Arts & Culture
The Contemporary Austin - Jones Center
700 Congress AveSightseeing
Texas Senate
1200 Congress AveGo there for the architecture and don't miss the roof top deck with a free view of DT Austin and Lady Bird Lake.
One of six libraries recognized by the American Institute of Airchitects and the American Library Association for excellence in architectural design in 2018.
One of the top five finalists for the International Federation of Library Associations Public Library of the Year.
148 locals recommend
Austin Central Library, Austin Public Library
710 W Cesar Chavez StGo there for the architecture and don't miss the roof top deck with a free view of DT Austin and Lady Bird Lake.
One of six libraries recognized by the American Institute of Airchitects and the American Library Association for excellence in architectural design in 2018.
One of the top five finalists for the International Federation of Library Associations Public Library of the Year.
Entertainment & Activities
LBJ Presidential Library
2313 Red River St