Guidebook for Austin
Food Scene
Caffe Medici
1101 W Lynn StBest coffee in town and only a 7 minute walk!
Jeffrey's
1204 W Lynn StSwanky steakhouse with a lot of options.
Galaxy Cafe West Lynn
1000 W Lynn StQuick and healthy eats.
Cipollina
1213 W Lynn StDelicious pizza and other Italian items.
La Fresa on corn is my favorite taco in town. Enjoy a #1 with all of the trimmings....yum. If you like brussel sprouts, try their. All their veggies are YUMMY.
49 residents recomanen
Fresa's 9th & Lamar
915 N Lamar BlvdLa Fresa on corn is my favorite taco in town. Enjoy a #1 with all of the trimmings....yum. If you like brussel sprouts, try their. All their veggies are YUMMY.
Clark's Oyster Bar
1200 W 6th StSeafood? YUM.
Best in town, but must get there early to wait in a long line....and sometimes they run out.
919 residents recomanen
Franklin Barbecue
900 E 11th StBest in town, but must get there early to wait in a long line....and sometimes they run out.
Farm to table. My favorite spot on the East Side but are tons to love.
354 residents recomanen
Hillside Farmacy
1209 E 11th StFarm to table. My favorite spot on the East Side but are tons to love.
Ah Sing Den
1100 E 6th StFresh and delicious and funky vibe.
Lamberts
401 W 2nd StFancy BBQ. Check out their live music schedule, too.
Perla's
1400 S Congress AveSeafood....double yum!
Stand in line for the best burger in town! Don't eat beef, best veggie burgers and salads!
780 residents recomanen
Hopdoddy Burger Bar
1400 S Congress AveStand in line for the best burger in town! Don't eat beef, best veggie burgers and salads!
Trailer park, tons of other locations throughout town. Locals love Torchy's.
275 residents recomanen
Torchy's Tacos
1311 South 1st StreetTrailer park, tons of other locations throughout town. Locals love Torchy's.
Bouldin Creek Cafe
1900 S 1st StHippie yummy food spot.
This is out of town a bit, but worth the drive if you have wheels.
480 residents recomanen
Salt Lick BBQ
18300 Farm to Market Rd 1826This is out of town a bit, but worth the drive if you have wheels.
Uchi
801 S Lamar BlvdSushi?? Popular spot.
Uchiko
4200 N Lamar BlvdSame owners as Uchi, so take your pick!
Authentic Tex-Mex. Nothing fancy here, just good, greasy food.
29 residents recomanen
Taqueria Arandas
2448 S 1st StAuthentic Tex-Mex. Nothing fancy here, just good, greasy food.
Tex-Mex and Austin = Guero's. Next door they often have live music.
398 residents recomanen
Güero's Taco Bar
1412 S Congress AveTex-Mex and Austin = Guero's. Next door they often have live music.
24 Diner
600 N Lamar BlvdOpen 24 hours....except Wednesday at 1am.
Magnolia Cafe
1920 S Congress Ave24 hours. Food to feed your soul....drunk soul mainly.
Dance to latin music on certain nights of the week. Eat mexican food every day here.
44 residents recomanen
Gloria's Latin Cuisine
300 W 6th StDance to latin music on certain nights of the week. Eat mexican food every day here.
Home Slice Pizza
1415 S Congress AveBest. Pizza. In. Austin.
Vespaio
1610 S Congress AveItalian. Yum.
The Backspace
507 San Jacinto BlvdSmall spot, make a reservation.
Drinks & Nightlife
Josephine House
1601 Waterston AveDelicious cocktails and snacks!
Fun live music any night. South Congress is a fun place with a lot of stores and eateries.
815 residents recomanen
The Continental Gallery
1313 S Congress AveFun live music any night. South Congress is a fun place with a lot of stores and eateries.
THE BLACKHEART
86 Rainey StRainey St is full of cool bars!
Brass House
115 San Jacinto BlvdJazz and funk and all fun!
Dance the night away 7 nights a week to country, rockabilly, funk...it is always fun.
672 residents recomanen
The White Horse
500 Comal StDance the night away 7 nights a week to country, rockabilly, funk...it is always fun.
Broken Spoke
3201 S Lamar BlvdAuthentic Austin. Country dancing with live music.
Yellow Jacket Social Club
1704 E 5th StEast Austin hipster hang out.
HOTEL VEGAS
1502 E 6th StEast Austin vibe and fun.
Dance your night away to pop, rock, hip hop....two rooms so take your pick and check their website to see what the night will play.
153 residents recomanen
Barbarella
611 Red River StDance your night away to pop, rock, hip hop....two rooms so take your pick and check their website to see what the night will play.
Austin's original gay bar and dance club. Always a fun crowd with house music and strong drinks. Next to Oilcan's is a row of gay clubs to check out.
28 residents recomanen
Oilcan Harry's
211 W 4th StAustin's original gay bar and dance club. Always a fun crowd with house music and strong drinks. Next to Oilcan's is a row of gay clubs to check out.
West 6th street surrounds Dogwood. Any bar will be fun and happening.
96 residents recomanen
The Dogwood
715 W 6th StWest 6th street surrounds Dogwood. Any bar will be fun and happening.
Easy Tiger
1501 E 7th StA lot of beers on tap. Think beer n brats.
Dirty 6th fun times. I don't frequent Dirty 6th much any more expect SXSW.
33 residents recomanen
Pete's Dueling Piano Bar
421 E 6th StDirty 6th fun times. I don't frequent Dirty 6th much any more expect SXSW.
Dance your night away. Best shakin' in town to random genres and always fun. Check their website.
102 residents recomanen
The Volstead Lounge
1500 E 6th StDance your night away. Best shakin' in town to random genres and always fun. Check their website.
Dance, dance, dance on Fridays is the best night for old school hip hop. Check their FB for what plays each night.
12 residents recomanen
The Eastern
1511 E 6th StDance, dance, dance on Fridays is the best night for old school hip hop. Check their FB for what plays each night.
Everything Else
Take this trail straight to Zilker and the Lady Bird Hike and Bike Trail.
9 residents recomanen
Johnson Creek Hike & Bike Trail
Johnson Creek Hike & Bike TrailTake this trail straight to Zilker and the Lady Bird Hike and Bike Trail.
Lady Bird Lake Trail
Lady Bird Lake TrailWalk, run, ride....enjoy this Austin treasure.
Home of Blues on the Green, free concerts during the summer. Barton Springs pool and ACL. Get there on bike or by foot.
1533 residents recomanen
Parc Metropolità de Zilker
2207 Barton Springs RdHome of Blues on the Green, free concerts during the summer. Barton Springs pool and ACL. Get there on bike or by foot.
Jump in! Don't toe test this 68 degree natural spring fed pool. An Austin must no matter the season!!
2454 residents recomanen
Barton Springs Municipal Pool
2201 William Barton DrJump in! Don't toe test this 68 degree natural spring fed pool. An Austin must no matter the season!!
Viva Day Spa
215 S Lamar BlvdPamper yourself here.
The University of Texas at Austin
2515 SpeedwayUT Longhorn fan? Here it is.
Butler Metro Park
1000 Barton Springs RdClimb the hill to see the best view of Austin.
CorePower Yoga
4616 Triangle AveYoga.
Rowing Dock
2418 Stratford DrStand up paddle boards, kayaks, canoe rentals.
Stand up paddle boards, kayaks, all row boat type rentals and lessons.
171 residents recomanen
Texas Rowing Center
1541 W Cesar Chavez StStand up paddle boards, kayaks, all row boat type rentals and lessons.
Rentals. http://bicyclesportshop.com/about/rental-department-pg174.htm
42 residents recomanen
Trek Bicycle Lamar
517 S Lamar BlvdRentals. http://bicyclesportshop.com/about/rental-department-pg174.htm
Deep Eddy Municipal Pool
401 Deep Eddy AveSwim and play in this natural fed pool.
Essentials
Stock up on grocery items here and take advantage of my new kitchen!
291 residents recomanen
Fresh Plus Grocery
1221 W Lynn StStock up on grocery items here and take advantage of my new kitchen!
Whole Foods started in Austin in 1980 and if you haven't been to their world headquarters it is worth a visit. Go hungry, they have restaurants inside.
1332 residents recomanen
Whole Foods Market
525 N Lamar BlvdWhole Foods started in Austin in 1980 and if you haven't been to their world headquarters it is worth a visit. Go hungry, they have restaurants inside.
Quickie Pickie
2027 E Cesar Chavez StBar, food, convenience store.
Shopping
Goorin Bros. Hat Shop - South Congress
1323 S Congress AveIn need of a new hat? I buy mine here!
Sightseeing
Texas Capitol is cool and they have guided tours. The grounds are a nice spot to relax.
1119 residents recomanen
Texas Senate
1200 Congress AveTexas Capitol is cool and they have guided tours. The grounds are a nice spot to relax.
Arts & Culture
Getting tickets is tricky, but here is the new theatre to watch an Austin City Limits recording.
326 residents recomanen
ACL Live
310 W Willie Nelson BlvdGetting tickets is tricky, but here is the new theatre to watch an Austin City Limits recording.
Zach Theatre
202 S Lamar BlvdGreat live plays and movies.
Comedy club on 6th Street. This is considered 'Dirty 6th' with a lot of bars and dance clubs. I do not frequent these spots any more except during SXSW.
153 residents recomanen
Esther's Follies
525 E 6th StComedy club on 6th Street. This is considered 'Dirty 6th' with a lot of bars and dance clubs. I do not frequent these spots any more except during SXSW.
Saxon Pub
1320 S Lamar BlvdGreat live music. See locals and national artists.
Emo's Austin
2015 E Riverside DrLive music spot.
Antone's
305 E 5th StLive music spot.
See what these amazing artists are up to and if a ballet is playing, don't miss it.
22 residents recomanen
Ballet Austin
501 W 3rd StSee what these amazing artists are up to and if a ballet is playing, don't miss it.