Awesome Places Near Us!
Awesome Places
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Some of the best barbecue in all of Austin -- without the crazy lines you always hear about! Definitely try the ribs...
372 locals recommend
Terry Black's Barbecue
1003 Barton Springs RdSome of the best barbecue in all of Austin -- without the crazy lines you always hear about! Definitely try the ribs...
Outstanding ramen. Usually has a line snaking out the door, but if you go between 2pm - 4pm, the wait is significantly shorter.
502 locals recommend
Ramen Tatsu-Ya
1234 S Lamar BlvdOutstanding ramen. Usually has a line snaking out the door, but if you go between 2pm - 4pm, the wait is significantly shorter.
Great bar, always dark inside and the booths are made out of lovely tufted pleather. Defintely try the food truck outside!
181 locals recommend
Gibson Street Bar
1109 S Lamar BlvdGreat bar, always dark inside and the booths are made out of lovely tufted pleather. Defintely try the food truck outside!
Our local version of In-N-Out Burger, but wayyyyyy better!
302 locals recommend
P. Terry's Burger Stand
404 S Lamar BlvdOur local version of In-N-Out Burger, but wayyyyyy better!
Torchy's Tacos
2809 S 1st StFried avocado tacos? Oh yeah! All of the tacos here are superb!
This place is awesome! Yes they use donuts for their sandwiches instead of regular bread, but not the sweet kind of donut. They save the sweet kind for their magnificent desserts. Definitely try the Flying Pig with bacon and maple icing.
226 locals recommend
Gourdough's Public House
209 W 5th StThis place is awesome! Yes they use donuts for their sandwiches instead of regular bread, but not the sweet kind of donut. They save the sweet kind for their magnificent desserts. Definitely try the Flying Pig with bacon and maple icing.
Located inside of a convenience store, this place at some of the most outstanding burgers in town.
36 locals recommend
Wholly Cow Burgers
3010 S Lamar BlvdLocated inside of a convenience store, this place at some of the most outstanding burgers in town.
Chi'Lantro
1509 S Lamar BlvdBarbecue tacos, kimchi fries and other Mexican-Korean deliciousness.
If you don't have one of these stores where you live, it's definitely or stopping into. Terrific local flavor and great prices.
36 locals recommend
Half Price Books
2929 S Lamar BlvdIf you don't have one of these stores where you live, it's definitely or stopping into. Terrific local flavor and great prices.
The Golden Goose
2034 S Lamar BlvdStylish bar with craft cocktails and shuffleboard.
New York style. You can walk there in just a few minutes, but they also deliver! I luvvv the Blanca 360 pizza, which has goat cheese, toasted pine nuts & truffle oiled arugula.
18 locals recommend
360 Pizza
2107 Kinney AveNew York style. You can walk there in just a few minutes, but they also deliver! I luvvv the Blanca 360 pizza, which has goat cheese, toasted pine nuts & truffle oiled arugula.
Sprawling Mexican restaurant that's been around since wayyyy before SoLa was SoLa. I love the Frozen margaritas, but my husband always gets Matt's Knockout. A bit pricey but worth the experience.
304 locals recommend
Matt's El Rancho
2613 S Lamar BlvdSprawling Mexican restaurant that's been around since wayyyy before SoLa was SoLa. I love the Frozen margaritas, but my husband always gets Matt's Knockout. A bit pricey but worth the experience.
Local brewery only a short walk away. Great beer, yummy food, and live music most nights.
435 locals recommend
The Austin Beer Garden Brewing Co.
1305 W Oltorf StLocal brewery only a short walk away. Great beer, yummy food, and live music most nights.
I seem to always end up at this place. Probably because it's awesome, particularly the happy hour. Owned by two of Austin's most famous chefs, it's a fusion between Barbecue and Asian. I love their frozen gin and tonic.
276 locals recommend
Loro
2115 S Lamar BlvdI seem to always end up at this place. Probably because it's awesome, particularly the happy hour. Owned by two of Austin's most famous chefs, it's a fusion between Barbecue and Asian. I love their frozen gin and tonic.
Earned an impressive 4.9 out of 5 rating from Zagat. High-end and pricey, it's well worth it if you crave a stunning sushi experience.
688 locals recommend
Uchi
801 S Lamar BlvdEarned an impressive 4.9 out of 5 rating from Zagat. High-end and pricey, it's well worth it if you crave a stunning sushi experience.
Comes from the chef of Barley Swine, which was the "it" restaurant in Austin for many years. It's a farm-to-table place that serves mostly small plates, and is known for having an incredibly inventive menu. Which means you might end up eating brisket ice-cream for dessert.
374 locals recommend
Odd Duck
1201 S Lamar BlvdComes from the chef of Barley Swine, which was the "it" restaurant in Austin for many years. It's a farm-to-table place that serves mostly small plates, and is known for having an incredibly inventive menu. Which means you might end up eating brisket ice-cream for dessert.
Never know when you might need some toothpaste. Actually, don't go here for toothpaste - I'll get you some if you need it.
174 locals recommend
CVS
2101 S Lamar BlvdNever know when you might need some toothpaste. Actually, don't go here for toothpaste - I'll get you some if you need it.
24-hour diner.... but very gourmet-ish for a diner. Everything is great, but they are particularly known for for the pancakes and queso.
224 locals recommend
Kerbey Lane Cafe
3003 S Lamar Blvd24-hour diner.... but very gourmet-ish for a diner. Everything is great, but they are particularly known for for the pancakes and queso.
Great place to grab a quick smoothie, salad or, of course, a cup of soup. And it's owned by our next-door neighbor!
133 locals recommend
Soup Peddler Real Food & Juice Bar
501 W Mary StGreat place to grab a quick smoothie, salad or, of course, a cup of soup. And it's owned by our next-door neighbor!
Chris's Liquor Stores
2203 S Lamar BlvdIf you need an adult beverage, this is the place to go.
One of our favorite local Mexican places. Get the cheese enchiladas with rice and beans, but ask for chipotle sauce - so good.
80 locals recommend
Maudie's Too
1212 S Lamar BlvdOne of our favorite local Mexican places. Get the cheese enchiladas with rice and beans, but ask for chipotle sauce - so good.
Snooze an AM Eatery
1700 S Lamar BlvdThis place does only one thing -- brunch. Every day.
Similar to Barton Springs Pool, in that it's spring-fed, but because it's a few degrees warmer, it seems more manageable. Walk up the street to Pool Burger after swimming for a Mai Tai!
322 locals recommend
Deep Eddy Municipal Pool
401 Deep Eddy AveSimilar to Barton Springs Pool, in that it's spring-fed, but because it's a few degrees warmer, it seems more manageable. Walk up the street to Pool Burger after swimming for a Mai Tai!
Pool Burger
2315 Lake Austin BlvdGreat burgers and delicious tiki drinks!