Guidebook for Austin
Drinks & Nightlife
Lovely, inviting spot with wonderful farm-to-table food and a great wine list. Outdoor seating is a plus!
176 residents recomanen
Josephine House
1601 Waterston AveLovely, inviting spot with wonderful farm-to-table food and a great wine list. Outdoor seating is a plus!
Great happy hour in an intimate setting. Jeffrey's is one of Austin's more expensive restaurants. The bar offers a 1/2 price happy hour.
183 residents recomanen
Jeffrey's
1204 W Lynn StGreat happy hour in an intimate setting. Jeffrey's is one of Austin's more expensive restaurants. The bar offers a 1/2 price happy hour.
Beautiful views of Lady Bird Lake with in-door-out-door seating. If the weather is pretty go early!
58 residents recomanen
Abel's on the Lake
3825 Lake Austin BlvdBeautiful views of Lady Bird Lake with in-door-out-door seating. If the weather is pretty go early!
Located in the Four Seasons, Trio has a 1/2 price happy hour and the food is outstanding. Lovely wine list as well.
10 residents recomanen
TRIO Restaurant
98 San Jacinto BoulevardLocated in the Four Seasons, Trio has a 1/2 price happy hour and the food is outstanding. Lovely wine list as well.
Go only for a sunset vista of Lake Travis. Do not plan on eating! But the views are incredible and its worth the drive.
506 residents recomanen
The Oasis On Lake Travis
6550 Comanche TrailGo only for a sunset vista of Lake Travis. Do not plan on eating! But the views are incredible and its worth the drive.
Essentials
A grocery store for foodies. Think, the US version of Harrod's Food Hall. From produce to protein to the bakery - everything is at its peak of perfection.
765 residents recomanen
Central Market
4477 S Lamar BlvdA grocery store for foodies. Think, the US version of Harrod's Food Hall. From produce to protein to the bakery - everything is at its peak of perfection.
Small market with a lovely selection for a quick in and out for essentials.
291 residents recomanen
Fresh Plus Grocery
1221 W Lynn StSmall market with a lovely selection for a quick in and out for essentials.
If you love Trader Joe's this it the closest location to Maison Pemberton.
289 residents recomanen
Trader Joe's
211 Walter Seaholm DrIf you love Trader Joe's this it the closest location to Maison Pemberton.
Food Scene
Super fresh Mexican food with frozen margaritas, sangria and beer. They also have a great carryout policy of allowing customers to carry out pitchers of frozen margaritas!
106 residents recomanen
Zocalo Cafe
1110 W Lynn StSuper fresh Mexican food with frozen margaritas, sangria and beer. They also have a great carryout policy of allowing customers to carry out pitchers of frozen margaritas!
Good American food with a proximity to Maison Pemberton.
122 residents recomanen
Galaxy Cafe West Lynn
1000 W Lynn StGood American food with a proximity to Maison Pemberton.
Mozart's Coffee Roasters
3825 Lake Austin BlvdLovely setting for coffee alongside Lady Bird Lake.
Charming, small restaurant with French bistro specialties for dinner. Excellent breakfast spot as well.
54 residents recomanen
Texas French Bread
2900 Rio Grande StCharming, small restaurant with French bistro specialties for dinner. Excellent breakfast spot as well.
Thin crust pizza with a wonderful red sauce. The menu is available online. They will deliver to Maison Pemberton.
26 residents recomanen
Salvation Pizza
624 W 34th StThin crust pizza with a wonderful red sauce. The menu is available online. They will deliver to Maison Pemberton.
Our go to for Mexican food. I think we eat there at least every other week. YUM
12 residents recomanen
Maudie's North Lamar
10205 N Lamar BlvdOur go to for Mexican food. I think we eat there at least every other week. YUM
Lovely, elegant French restaurant. The wine list is spectacular.
16 residents recomanen
laV Restaurant and Wine Bar
1501 East 7th StreetLovely, elegant French restaurant. The wine list is spectacular.
If you want to see the bats fly out from under the Congress Street Bridge this is a great location. The walls of the bar are all glass and look out onto the bridge. Food and drink is excellent!
dine restaurant & bar
111 E Cesar Chavez StIf you want to see the bats fly out from under the Congress Street Bridge this is a great location. The walls of the bar are all glass and look out onto the bridge. Food and drink is excellent!
Beautiful restaurant serving delicious interior Mexican cuisine. 1/2 priced happy hours every Tuesday. Amazing Sunday brunch.
162 residents recomanen
Fonda San Miguel Restaurant
2330 W N Loop BlvdBeautiful restaurant serving delicious interior Mexican cuisine. 1/2 priced happy hours every Tuesday. Amazing Sunday brunch.
Dirty Martin's Place
2808 Guadalupe StGrill-cooked hamburgers, close to campus.
French-style cafe and menu. Commitment to farm-to-table. Very busy at lunch but nicely quiet most nights.
20 residents recomanen
Joe's Place
1814 E Martin Luther King Jr BlvdFrench-style cafe and menu. Commitment to farm-to-table. Very busy at lunch but nicely quiet most nights.
Pre-cooked food available for carry-out and heat up at Maison Pemberton. Great qualiy and always freshly prepared.
20 residents recomanen
Food Food
2727 Exposition BlvdPre-cooked food available for carry-out and heat up at Maison Pemberton. Great qualiy and always freshly prepared.
Starbucks
1201 Barbara Jordan BlvdNearest Starbucks from Maison Pemberton.
A bring your own wine/beer restaurant set in a rural setting - among the more famous of our bar-b-q restaurants. Very casual setting - seating at picnic tables.
480 residents recomanen
Salt Lick BBQ
18300 Farm to Market Rd 1826A bring your own wine/beer restaurant set in a rural setting - among the more famous of our bar-b-q restaurants. Very casual setting - seating at picnic tables.
34th Street Cafe
1005 W 34th StFarm-to-table cuisine. Nice, neighborhood place.
Cool cafe serves brick oven pizza and hot sandwiches as well as an array of pasta dishes. Easy carryout from Maison Pemberton.
99 residents recomanen
Cipollina
1213 W Lynn StCool cafe serves brick oven pizza and hot sandwiches as well as an array of pasta dishes. Easy carryout from Maison Pemberton.
Modern Mediterranean menu. Very pleasant outdoor cocktail area with a nice Southeastern breeze during the Summer> Convenient for Texas football weekends. Great brunch!
14 residents recomanen
Fino Restaurant Patio & Bar
2905 San Gabriel StModern Mediterranean menu. Very pleasant outdoor cocktail area with a nice Southeastern breeze during the Summer> Convenient for Texas football weekends. Great brunch!
Great setting alongside Lady Bird Lake/Lake Austin. Mexican cuisine with lots of outdoor seating. Go when the weather is great - but, get there early.
269 residents recomanen
Hula Hut
3825 Lake Austin BlvdGreat setting alongside Lady Bird Lake/Lake Austin. Mexican cuisine with lots of outdoor seating. Go when the weather is great - but, get there early.
BEST soda fountain and burgers. This is a throw back in time!
87 residents recomanen
Nau's Enfield Drug
1115 W Lynn StBEST soda fountain and burgers. This is a throw back in time!
Hand-made Italian cuisine, wonderful wine list in a small, intimate setting.
64 residents recomanen
Olive & June
3411 Glenview AveHand-made Italian cuisine, wonderful wine list in a small, intimate setting.
One of Austin's finest restaurants. Farmhouse Asian cuisine served in a hip-zen atmosphere.
309 residents recomanen
Uchiko
4200 N Lamar BlvdOne of Austin's finest restaurants. Farmhouse Asian cuisine served in a hip-zen atmosphere.
Innovative eatery offering French food made with the freshest ingredients.
60 residents recomanen
Wink
1014 N Lamar BlvdInnovative eatery offering French food made with the freshest ingredients.
Locally owned, farm-to-table cuisine in an intimate restaurant. Known for its seafood specialties.
32 residents recomanen
Café Josie
1200 B W 6th StLocally owned, farm-to-table cuisine in an intimate restaurant. Known for its seafood specialties.
Fresh seafood and a wonderful wine list, this charming restaurant makes you think you're in the Vineyard.
246 residents recomanen
Clark's Oyster Bar
1200 W 6th StFresh seafood and a wonderful wine list, this charming restaurant makes you think you're in the Vineyard.
The Hoffbrau
613 W 6th StLocally owned and operated steakhouse for 70-years. This is an Austin landmark.
Locally owned, unassuming burger joint. Hamburgers are outstanding.
32 residents recomanen
Hut's Hamburgers
807 W 6th StLocally owned, unassuming burger joint. Hamburgers are outstanding.
Southwestern cuisine with a live-music venue (on the roof-top bar). Locally owned and operated.
60 residents recomanen
Ranch 616
616 Nueces StSouthwestern cuisine with a live-music venue (on the roof-top bar). Locally owned and operated.
Texas cooking and jalapeno margaritas. Nice options of outdoor seating.
79 residents recomanen
Z Tejas | 6th Street
1110 West 6th StreetTexas cooking and jalapeno margaritas. Nice options of outdoor seating.
An Austin institution and close to the major events in downtown Austin.
48 residents recomanen
Iron Works Barbecue
100 Red River StAn Austin institution and close to the major events in downtown Austin.
Chef and owner Marion Gillcrist creates some of the best Italian food in Austin.
12 residents recomanen
La Traviata
314 Congress AveChef and owner Marion Gillcrist creates some of the best Italian food in Austin.
Outstanding, fresh Italian food in a small, neighborhood restaurant.
91 residents recomanen
ASTI Trattoria
408 E 43rd StOutstanding, fresh Italian food in a small, neighborhood restaurant.
French-inspired, Chef-owner Todd Duplechan changes his prix-fixe menu so you are always surprised and delighted with the menu. Small, intimate setting.
179 residents recomanen
LENOIR
1807 S 1st StFrench-inspired, Chef-owner Todd Duplechan changes his prix-fixe menu so you are always surprised and delighted with the menu. Small, intimate setting.
Interior Mexican specialties including black bean sopes, yellowfin tuna ceviche and enchiladas de mole. Voted the vest mole in Austin by Wine Spectator.
18 residents recomanen
Manuel's
310 Congress AveInterior Mexican specialties including black bean sopes, yellowfin tuna ceviche and enchiladas de mole. Voted the vest mole in Austin by Wine Spectator.
Trendy Italian cuisine with tables looking out onto the bustling 2nd Avenue. Known for high quality food.
50 residents recomanen
Taverna
258 W 2nd StTrendy Italian cuisine with tables looking out onto the bustling 2nd Avenue. Known for high quality food.
Chef Bryce Gilmore uses small plates to offer an eclectic and ever-changing selection of locally sourced dishes.
153 residents recomanen
Barley Swine
6555 Burnet RdChef Bryce Gilmore uses small plates to offer an eclectic and ever-changing selection of locally sourced dishes.
Chuy's
1728 Barton Springs RdLocally developed and grown Tex-Mex.
Texas cooking set in a leafy, laid-back setting. Known for its burgers and chicken-fried steak with green chili sauce. Live music outside during the Summer.
171 residents recomanen
Shady Grove
1624 Barton Springs RdTexas cooking set in a leafy, laid-back setting. Known for its burgers and chicken-fried steak with green chili sauce. Live music outside during the Summer.
The spot where Janis Joplin got her start! An Austin favorite for comfort food.
64 residents recomanen
Threadgill's World Headquarters
301 W Riverside DrThe spot where Janis Joplin got her start! An Austin favorite for comfort food.
Festive, locally-owned Tex-Mex restaurant with a loyal clientele since 1945. Known for its margaritas, Bob Armstrong dip and other specialties. Lovely outdoor patio with a fountain.
304 residents recomanen
Matt's El Rancho
2613 S Lamar BlvdFestive, locally-owned Tex-Mex restaurant with a loyal clientele since 1945. Known for its margaritas, Bob Armstrong dip and other specialties. Lovely outdoor patio with a fountain.
Trailer-turned restaurant, this American food eatery is helmed by James Beard Award nominee Chef Bryce Gilmore. The menu are sharable items that are locally sourced.
374 residents recomanen
Odd Duck
1201 S Lamar BlvdTrailer-turned restaurant, this American food eatery is helmed by James Beard Award nominee Chef Bryce Gilmore. The menu are sharable items that are locally sourced.
One of Bon Appetit's best new restaurants in 2009, Olivia serves farm-to-table cuisine in a European sensibility.
59 residents recomanen
Olivia
2043 South Lamar BoulevardOne of Bon Appetit's best new restaurants in 2009, Olivia serves farm-to-table cuisine in a European sensibility.
Chef Tyson Cole has drawn national recognition for his artistic dishes that are Asian inspired. Lovely, intimate restaurant.
688 residents recomanen
Uchi
801 S Lamar BlvdChef Tyson Cole has drawn national recognition for his artistic dishes that are Asian inspired. Lovely, intimate restaurant.
Locally owned since 1982, Hyde Park serves American cuisine in the charming Hyde Park neighborhood. Known for its fries and Hyde Park sauce.
141 residents recomanen
Hyde Park Bar & Grill
4206 Duval StLocally owned since 1982, Hyde Park serves American cuisine in the charming Hyde Park neighborhood. Known for its fries and Hyde Park sauce.
Open for 25-years, this Tex-Mex restaurant is known for its award-winning roasted chicken, house margaritas, green enchiladas, and vegetarian tacos and soups.
96 residents recomanen
Julio's Cafe
4230 Duval StOpen for 25-years, this Tex-Mex restaurant is known for its award-winning roasted chicken, house margaritas, green enchiladas, and vegetarian tacos and soups.
French continental organic produce, bread and cheese. Sandwiches are served open-faced on large slate boards. Lovely garden setting.
351 residents recomanen
Blue Dahlia Bistro
1115 E 11th StFrench continental organic produce, bread and cheese. Sandwiches are served open-faced on large slate boards. Lovely garden setting.
Most famous bar-b-q place in Austin. Be prepared to wait more than 1-hour for your food.
919 residents recomanen
Franklin Barbecue
900 E 11th StMost famous bar-b-q place in Austin. Be prepared to wait more than 1-hour for your food.
Known for garden-fresh, heathy conscious dishes and creative vegetable specials.
160 residents recomanen
Eastside Café
2113 Manor RdKnown for garden-fresh, heathy conscious dishes and creative vegetable specials.
French countryside setting with dishes like steak tartare, moules frites, and escargots. Lovely outdoor dining area supports the small indoor seating.
522 residents recomanen
Justine's
4710 E 5th StFrench countryside setting with dishes like steak tartare, moules frites, and escargots. Lovely outdoor dining area supports the small indoor seating.
Homey ambiance with modern farmhouse cooking with a heavy emphasis on pork. Known for candied pork belly, duck-fat frites and crispy Brussels sprouts.
381 residents recomanen
Salty Sow
1917 Manor RdHomey ambiance with modern farmhouse cooking with a heavy emphasis on pork. Known for candied pork belly, duck-fat frites and crispy Brussels sprouts.
Takoba
1411 E 7th StIndoor-outdoor restaurant offering fresh, authentic Mexican food.
Grab the Willie Nelson booth or sit on the patio. Check out the live music and order the Nolan Ryan steak or a juicy cheeseburger.
22 residents recomanen
Hill's Cafe
4700 South Congress AvenueGrab the Willie Nelson booth or sit on the patio. Check out the live music and order the Nolan Ryan steak or a juicy cheeseburger.
Austinites opened Home Slice in 2005. Excellent pizza in the heart of the South Congress (SoCo) shopping area.
791 residents recomanen
Home Slice Pizza
1415 S Congress AveAustinites opened Home Slice in 2005. Excellent pizza in the heart of the South Congress (SoCo) shopping area.
SoCo oyster paradise with a Cape Cod vibe. Fresh oysters rotate daily. They also offer other fresh fish.
398 residents recomanen
Perla's
1400 S Congress AveSoCo oyster paradise with a Cape Cod vibe. Fresh oysters rotate daily. They also offer other fresh fish.
Shopping
They have everything a hardware store and high end tabletop store should have! If you need a gift and you need it gift wrapped, they'll have it!
15 residents recomanen
Breed & Company
718 W 29th StThey have everything a hardware store and high end tabletop store should have! If you need a gift and you need it gift wrapped, they'll have it!
A locally owned artisan shop that focuses on cheese. The shop is small but the selection is global. Nice place to pull together appetizers. They also carry wine and bread for cheese pairing!
91 residents recomanen
Antonelli's Cheese Shop
4220 Duval StA locally owned artisan shop that focuses on cheese. The shop is small but the selection is global. Nice place to pull together appetizers. They also carry wine and bread for cheese pairing!
Large wine, liquor and beer store with great prices. The best selection in Austin. Closed on Sunday.
Spec's
10515 N Mopac ExpyLarge wine, liquor and beer store with great prices. The best selection in Austin. Closed on Sunday.
Great place to pick up gifts or aspirin. Locally owned with a nice mix of what you need and what you want!
20 residents recomanen
Tarrytown Pharmacy Inc
2727 Exposition BlvdGreat place to pick up gifts or aspirin. Locally owned with a nice mix of what you need and what you want!
Liquor can only be purchased from a liquor store. Steve's is the nearest liquor store to Maison Pemberton.
9 residents recomanen
Steve's Liquor & Fine Wines
2425 Exposition BlvdLiquor can only be purchased from a liquor store. Steve's is the nearest liquor store to Maison Pemberton.
Captures the spirit of "Keep Austin Weird!" Great selection of fun and funky stores. Nice place to shop, people watch and eat.
447 residents recomanen
South Congress Avenue
South Congress AvenueCaptures the spirit of "Keep Austin Weird!" Great selection of fun and funky stores. Nice place to shop, people watch and eat.
High-end shopping with several couture shops and Neiman Marcus store.
768 residents recomanen
The Domain
11410 Century Oaks TerraceHigh-end shopping with several couture shops and Neiman Marcus store.
Store specializing in hand-made clothing and crafts from Mexico. Large selection of Mexican house dresses, blouses and men's wedding shirts. They also carry the Fonda San Miguel shoes.
10 residents recomanen
El Interior
1009 W Lynn StStore specializing in hand-made clothing and crafts from Mexico. Large selection of Mexican house dresses, blouses and men's wedding shirts. They also carry the Fonda San Miguel shoes.
Closest inclosed mall to Maison Pemberton. Anchor tenants include Nordstrom, Macy's and Dillard's.
97 residents recomanen
Barton Creek Square
Closest inclosed mall to Maison Pemberton. Anchor tenants include Nordstrom, Macy's and Dillard's.
The MOST AMAZING toy store you will ever experience - a wonderful eclectic mix for young and old!
32 residents recomanen
Toy Joy
403 West 2nd StreetThe MOST AMAZING toy store you will ever experience - a wonderful eclectic mix for young and old!
Everything Else
Bank of America Financial Center
2501 S Congress AveNearby ATM and other banking services.
Tarrytown Barbershop
2415 Exposition BlvdClosest place to get your nails done.
Full day spa with treatments in a tranquil setting. Spa manicures and pedicures are available.
Mecca Gym & Spa
524 N Lamar BlvdFull day spa with treatments in a tranquil setting. Spa manicures and pedicures are available.
Full-service gym and fitness facility with a large menu of classes and individual training.
29 residents recomanen
Castle Hill Fitness Gym & Spa
1112 N Lamar BlvdFull-service gym and fitness facility with a large menu of classes and individual training.
Sightseeing
Voted the "best swimming hole in Texas", the pool is a natural spring-fed swimming hole that maintains 68-degree water year-around.
2454 residents recomanen
Barton Springs Municipal Pool
2201 William Barton DrVoted the "best swimming hole in Texas", the pool is a natural spring-fed swimming hole that maintains 68-degree water year-around.
Walking path that circles the downtown portion of Lady Bird Lake. Picturesque and restful - it is an oasis in the middle of Austin.
267 residents recomanen
Lady Bird Lake Trail
Lady Bird Lake TrailWalking path that circles the downtown portion of Lady Bird Lake. Picturesque and restful - it is an oasis in the middle of Austin.
Our famous bats who come out on Summer nights to eat up mosquitos.
131 residents recomanen
Statesman Bat Observation Center
305 S Congress AveOur famous bats who come out on Summer nights to eat up mosquitos.
Congress Avenue Kayaks
74 Trinity StSee Lady Bird Lake from a kayak!
Prominent point along Lake Austin/Lady Bird Lake on the Colorado River. A popular tourist destination since the 1850s. A short hike to the vista of Austin and surrounding hillsides.
83 residents recomanen
Mount Bonnell Viewing Platform
Prominent point along Lake Austin/Lady Bird Lake on the Colorado River. A popular tourist destination since the 1850s. A short hike to the vista of Austin and surrounding hillsides.
UT Tower
110 Inner Campus DriveHistoric location of the shootings that took place in the 1960's.
LBJ Presidential Library
2313 Red River StInteractive collection of the LBJ presidency.
Interactive museum on the history of Texas. Includes an iMAX theatre.
593 residents recomanen
Bullock Texas State History Museum
1800 Congress AveInteractive museum on the history of Texas. Includes an iMAX theatre.
Set in a historic home, The Contemporary is a beautiful place to visit.
173 residents recomanen
The Contemporary Austin - Jones Center
700 Congress AveSet in a historic home, The Contemporary is a beautiful place to visit.
Set on the Texas campus, lovely collection and special exhibits. Cafe offers fresh food and the gift shop carries nice items.
644 residents recomanen
Museu d'Art Blanton
200 East Martin Luther King Junior BoulevardSet on the Texas campus, lovely collection and special exhibits. Cafe offers fresh food and the gift shop carries nice items.
The architecture of the state capitol is wonderful. If you have time, take a tour.
36 residents recomanen
Texas Capitol Visitors Center
112 E 11th StThe architecture of the state capitol is wonderful. If you have time, take a tour.
Arts & Culture
Oldest public golf course conveniently located to Maison Pemberton.
51 residents recomanen
Lions Municipal Public Golf Course
2901 Enfield RdOldest public golf course conveniently located to Maison Pemberton.
AMC Barton Creek Square 14
2901 S Capital of Texas HwyNearby movie theatre.
Violet Crown Social Club
1111 E 6th StGreat cinema in downtown Austin.