Guidebook for Austin
Drinks & Nightlife
Great pub with decent selection of beer/wine plus full bar. They sport weekly theme nights (ie trivia nights, bingo, mustache Mondays, etc). Luke's In and Out (a side trailer eatery) is the bomb!
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Gibson Street Bar
1109 S Lamar BlvdGreat pub with decent selection of beer/wine plus full bar. They sport weekly theme nights (ie trivia nights, bingo, mustache Mondays, etc). Luke's In and Out (a side trailer eatery) is the bomb!
Fab local movie theater where you'll have wait staff and a full menu (wine and beer, too!) during the movie. Bike riding distance from the house!
770 recommandé par les habitants
Alamo Drafthouse Cinema South Lamar
1120 S Lamar BlvdFab local movie theater where you'll have wait staff and a full menu (wine and beer, too!) during the movie. Bike riding distance from the house!
Austin landmark music venue. Music just about every night from 6pm-2am. Blues, country and Americana. Regulars include Bob Schneider and George Devore. A short bike ride from the house!
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Saxon Pub
1320 S Lamar BlvdAustin landmark music venue. Music just about every night from 6pm-2am. Blues, country and Americana. Regulars include Bob Schneider and George Devore. A short bike ride from the house!
If you prefer more traditional interior Mexican food, check out this place. Food and cocktails are fantastic!
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Sazon
1816 S Lamar BlvdIf you prefer more traditional interior Mexican food, check out this place. Food and cocktails are fantastic!
Tasty dishes and hip atmosphere. It's a tight space, so if you want a long relaxing meal, this isn't the place. Plates are small so order several things to sample lots of gourmet goodness.
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Barley Swine
6555 Burnet RdTasty dishes and hip atmosphere. It's a tight space, so if you want a long relaxing meal, this isn't the place. Plates are small so order several things to sample lots of gourmet goodness.
Laid back bar with tasty bar food (burgers, wings, etc). Great sweet potato fries and beer selection, darts and several TVs for the sports lovers out there. Short bike ride from the house.
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Black Sheep Lodge
2108 S Lamar BlvdLaid back bar with tasty bar food (burgers, wings, etc). Great sweet potato fries and beer selection, darts and several TVs for the sports lovers out there. Short bike ride from the house.
If you want to see a real honky tonk, this is the place. It's been around forever. We're talkin live country crooners, boot-scootin on sawdust and beer in pitchers. It's ok if you don't have boots!
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Broken Spoke
3201 S Lamar BlvdIf you want to see a real honky tonk, this is the place. It's been around forever. We're talkin live country crooners, boot-scootin on sawdust and beer in pitchers. It's ok if you don't have boots!
Fun, large restaurant with lots of outdoor and covered patio seating. Lots of washer pits for play while you drink.
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Red's Porch
Fun, large restaurant with lots of outdoor and covered patio seating. Lots of washer pits for play while you drink.
Great alternative to Hula Hut. American fare with lots of TVs for watching sports. Right on the lake as well.
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Abel's on the Lake
3825 Lake Austin BlvdGreat alternative to Hula Hut. American fare with lots of TVs for watching sports. Right on the lake as well.
Very popular restaurant on Lake Austin. Tubular Tacos are the size of your face and the margaritas and bloody marys will keep you happy while you wait for a table.
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Hula Hut
3825 Lake Austin BlvdVery popular restaurant on Lake Austin. Tubular Tacos are the size of your face and the margaritas and bloody marys will keep you happy while you wait for a table.
Fun place to watch sports, large sports bar type menu, burgers, etc.
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Third Base
3107 S I-35 Frontage RdFun place to watch sports, large sports bar type menu, burgers, etc.
Great local dive. Beer and wine only and really only beer because if you're a real wine drinker this is probably not real wine to you. ;)
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Mean-Eyed Cat
1621 W 5th StGreat local dive. Beer and wine only and really only beer because if you're a real wine drinker this is probably not real wine to you. ;)
Do not be detered by the silver haired crowd. This is the ultimate dive bar complete with carpeted walls, free popcorn and really stiff drinks.
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Donn's Depot
1600 W 5th StDo not be detered by the silver haired crowd. This is the ultimate dive bar complete with carpeted walls, free popcorn and really stiff drinks.
If you're into reality TV, this is one of "The Bachelor" Brad Womack's newest bars. They also own Molotov a few doors down and a couple on Historic E. 6th Street.
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The Dogwood
715 W 6th StIf you're into reality TV, this is one of "The Bachelor" Brad Womack's newest bars. They also own Molotov a few doors down and a couple on Historic E. 6th Street.
Feel like struttin' your stuff with the see and be seen crew? This is your spot. Several mod bars within this ultra chic hotel for sipping cocktails and checking out the scene.
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W Austin
200 Lavaca StFeel like struttin' your stuff with the see and be seen crew? This is your spot. Several mod bars within this ultra chic hotel for sipping cocktails and checking out the scene.
The Ginger Man Austin
301 Lavaca StreetCool beer pub.
Great tequila menu if you're into sipping pricey agave! Great food as well but make a reservation for dinner...it gets packed.
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La Condesa
400 W 2nd StGreat tequila menu if you're into sipping pricey agave! Great food as well but make a reservation for dinner...it gets packed.
Lovely wine bar with a nice patio in the hub on the 2nd Street district. Good food too. Wine flights or by the Glass. Thursday is Champagne Thursday - 1/2 price bottles. I'm just sayin'
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CRÚ Food & Wine Bar (2nd Street - Austin)
238 W 2nd StLovely wine bar with a nice patio in the hub on the 2nd Street district. Good food too. Wine flights or by the Glass. Thursday is Champagne Thursday - 1/2 price bottles. I'm just sayin'
Great Irish pub. If you like accents this is the spot. There always seems to be a soccer game on and everyone has an accent or at least they do by the time they leave. Good times!
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Fado Irish Pub Austin
214 W 4th StGreat Irish pub. If you like accents this is the spot. There always seems to be a soccer game on and everyone has an accent or at least they do by the time they leave. Good times!
Peche is a cool gin joint that overlooks Cedar Street's courtyard where you can find live music most nights. Wednesday night is the Spazmatics. You will dance till you can't dance no more.
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Péché
208 W 4th StPeche is a cool gin joint that overlooks Cedar Street's courtyard where you can find live music most nights. Wednesday night is the Spazmatics. You will dance till you can't dance no more.
The historic Driskill Hotel bar was recently remodeled and has tons of Texas history scattered about. You can find a piano player most nights. The hotel is said to be haunted.
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The Driskill In The Unbound Collection By Hyatt
604 Brazos StThe historic Driskill Hotel bar was recently remodeled and has tons of Texas history scattered about. You can find a piano player most nights. The hotel is said to be haunted.
Yummy! Everything on the seasonal menu is good. Baked ricotta and goat cheese small plate and Congress burger are amazing. They also have mixologists on hand to concoct the perfect cocktail for you.
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Second Bar + Kitchen
200 Congress AveYummy! Everything on the seasonal menu is good. Baked ricotta and goat cheese small plate and Congress burger are amazing. They also have mixologists on hand to concoct the perfect cocktail for you.
Legendary local BBQ joint and amphitheater where everyone from Maroon 5 to Snoop Dogg to Willie Nelson have played.
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Stubb's Bar-B-Q
801 Red River StLegendary local BBQ joint and amphitheater where everyone from Maroon 5 to Snoop Dogg to Willie Nelson have played.
Scholz Garten
1607 San Jacinto BlvdBeer garden hub for all Longhorn Tailgating.
Old school music venue in a parking garage, super low ceilings and billiards. Ultimate dive bar.
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Ego's Bar
510 S Congress AveOld school music venue in a parking garage, super low ceilings and billiards. Ultimate dive bar.
Fun place to watch sports or just the passers by on S. Congress. Great micheladas (beer with bloody mary mix)
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Doc's Motorworks
1123 South Congress AvenueFun place to watch sports or just the passers by on S. Congress. Great micheladas (beer with bloody mary mix)
Tasty Italian on S. Congress. Owners are super nice and they have bands on the back patio several nights a week.
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Botticelli's
1321 S Congress AveTasty Italian on S. Congress. Owners are super nice and they have bands on the back patio several nights a week.
Fried chicken and champagne is what they are famous for. Can get pretty loud but fun.
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MAX's Wine Dive
207 San Jacinto BlvdFried chicken and champagne is what they are famous for. Can get pretty loud but fun.
Wine bar but hands down the best mussels in town. The sauce is so good you will want extra bread to sop it all up.
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Uncorked Tasting Room and Wine Bar
900 E 7th StWine bar but hands down the best mussels in town. The sauce is so good you will want extra bread to sop it all up.
Cool dive bar on the east side. Has an East Side Kings food trailer for amazing bites from Paul Qui, Top Chef winner.
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Shangri-La
1016 E 6th StCool dive bar on the east side. Has an East Side Kings food trailer for amazing bites from Paul Qui, Top Chef winner.
Food Scene
By far one of the most creative/inspired food trailers around. Luke's does *not* disappoint. Featured on Diner's Drive-ins & Dives, the kimchi-inspired spicy chicken, burger,etc all are worth trying.
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Lucy's Retired Surfers Bar & Restaurant
506 West AveBy far one of the most creative/inspired food trailers around. Luke's does *not* disappoint. Featured on Diner's Drive-ins & Dives, the kimchi-inspired spicy chicken, burger,etc all are worth trying.
Famed Sushi chef Tyson Cole's restaurant. There's always a wait but it's worth it. Must haves: maguro sashimi and goat cheese, shag roll. Limited reservations.
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Uchi
801 S Lamar BlvdFamed Sushi chef Tyson Cole's restaurant. There's always a wait but it's worth it. Must haves: maguro sashimi and goat cheese, shag roll. Limited reservations.
Small plates as well as entrees you can share. Same folks as the creative culinary greats of Barley Swine.
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Odd Duck
1201 S Lamar BlvdSmall plates as well as entrees you can share. Same folks as the creative culinary greats of Barley Swine.
Maudie's Too
1212 S Lamar BlvdGood Mexican food. The diablo sol food is a must have!
Love this place for brunch or dinner, so delicious! Make a reservation for dinner. They are on open table.
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Barlata
1500 S Lamar BlvdLove this place for brunch or dinner, so delicious! Make a reservation for dinner. They are on open table.
If you simply must partake in a chain this is the closest location.
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Starbucks
1201 Barbara Jordan BlvdIf you simply must partake in a chain this is the closest location.
Typical Tex-Mex restaurant a short walk from my condo. Good 'ole cheesy grub with cheap margaritas. Mariachis every Thursday night.
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La Feria Restaurant
2010 S Lamar BlvdTypical Tex-Mex restaurant a short walk from my condo. Good 'ole cheesy grub with cheap margaritas. Mariachis every Thursday night.
Super cute cheese, wine and charcuterie place just around the corner. Open for lunch 11-2 and wine, cheese, charcuterie 5pm-10pm but open as retail all day if you want to create your own picnic.
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Henri's Cheese & Wine
2026 South Lamar BoulevardSuper cute cheese, wine and charcuterie place just around the corner. Open for lunch 11-2 and wine, cheese, charcuterie 5pm-10pm but open as retail all day if you want to create your own picnic.
Great food and wine. All food is sourced from local farmers. Yummy but a little pricey.
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Olivia
2043 South Lamar BoulevardGreat food and wine. All food is sourced from local farmers. Yummy but a little pricey.
Nice local coffee shop with Wifi. Next door to Casita Taco if want a breakfast taco.
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Irie Bean Coffee & Wine Bar
2310 S Lamar BlvdNice local coffee shop with Wifi. Next door to Casita Taco if want a breakfast taco.
Another Austin landmark. Awesome breakfast tacos... it gets packed on the weekends but service is fast.
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Maria's Taco Xpress
1210 S Lamar BlvdAnother Austin landmark. Awesome breakfast tacos... it gets packed on the weekends but service is fast.
Famous Mexican food. Famous for Bob Armstrong dip and a great patio.
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Matt's El Rancho
2613 S Lamar BlvdFamous Mexican food. Famous for Bob Armstrong dip and a great patio.
AWESOME Tacos! Open for Breakfast and Lunch. Right next to one of the greenbelt trailheads. Grab a taco and take a stroll down to watch some of the rock climbers or grab your gear and climb yourself
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Tacodeli
1500 Spyglass DrAWESOME Tacos! Open for Breakfast and Lunch. Right next to one of the greenbelt trailheads. Grab a taco and take a stroll down to watch some of the rock climbers or grab your gear and climb yourself
Enjoy coffee and pastries while looking out over Lake Austin.
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Mozart's Coffee Roasters
3825 Lake Austin BlvdEnjoy coffee and pastries while looking out over Lake Austin.
Maudie's Cafe
2608 W 7th StPopular Tex-Mex stop after the lake. Very casual.
Super cute and yummy food too. Set in a little house, great for a date.
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Fabi + Rosi
509 Hearn StSuper cute and yummy food too. Set in a little house, great for a date.
Great for breakfast, especially for late, late night dining.
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Magnolia Cafe
1920 S Congress AveGreat for breakfast, especially for late, late night dining.
Famous mexican food local. Jalapeno ranch is as popular with the chips as their salsa. This is one of the places the Bush twins were busted for underage drinking and the ritas are worth it!
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Chuy's
1728 Barton Springs RdFamous mexican food local. Jalapeno ranch is as popular with the chips as their salsa. This is one of the places the Bush twins were busted for underage drinking and the ritas are worth it!
An Italian eatery featuring moderately priced fresh food. Our menu offers classic Italian fare made simply, from locally sourced ingredients
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Winflo Osteria
1315 West 6th StreetAn Italian eatery featuring moderately priced fresh food. Our menu offers classic Italian fare made simply, from locally sourced ingredients
Bess Bistro
500 W 6th StOwned by Sandra Bullock, great locally sourced food.
Popular burger joint. Tons of toppings/styles to choose from...
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Hut's Hamburgers
807 W 6th StPopular burger joint. Tons of toppings/styles to choose from...
Great little wine bar and restaurant. They have a huge burger with a fried egg.
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Nueces Kitchen and Bar
360 W 3rd StGreat little wine bar and restaurant. They have a huge burger with a fried egg.
Awesome! Love everything about this restaurant. Food, cocktails, ambiance, service. It all rocks. Practically on West 6th, so close to lots of bars.
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Ranch 616
616 Nueces StAwesome! Love everything about this restaurant. Food, cocktails, ambiance, service. It all rocks. Practically on West 6th, so close to lots of bars.
Fun local coffee shop and full menu for breakfast and lunch. Love the granola, yogurt and berries (it's huge) or breakfast tacos. My boyfriend swears by the tuna melt.
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Jo's Coffee
1300 S Congress AveFun local coffee shop and full menu for breakfast and lunch. Love the granola, yogurt and berries (it's huge) or breakfast tacos. My boyfriend swears by the tuna melt.
Local coffee shop that has decent paninis for lunch and great espresso martinis at night. They also have smores you can make at your table.
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Halcyon
218 W 4th StLocal coffee shop that has decent paninis for lunch and great espresso martinis at night. They also have smores you can make at your table.
Super fancy hot dogs and sausages. Pretty random but it's good and they have live music as well.
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Frank
407 Colorado StSuper fancy hot dogs and sausages. Pretty random but it's good and they have live music as well.
My favorite pizza in town. Thin crust, brick oven love. Everything on the menu is great and a very nice wine list. Very small restaurant so you will want to call for a reservation on a weekend night.
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The Backspace
507 San Jacinto BlvdMy favorite pizza in town. Thin crust, brick oven love. Everything on the menu is great and a very nice wine list. Very small restaurant so you will want to call for a reservation on a weekend night.
Located on legendary 6th Street, has a good menu and a pretty large space.
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Parkside
301 E 6th StLocated on legendary 6th Street, has a good menu and a pretty large space.
Great weekend brunch spot before you hit the 2nd street shops. Be sure to call for a reservation, especially if you want to sit outside.
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Taverna
258 W 2nd StGreat weekend brunch spot before you hit the 2nd street shops. Be sure to call for a reservation, especially if you want to sit outside.
Great sushi downtown. I like the Chi roll, spicy girl, green dragon, and the daily ceviche is very spicy but SO GOOD!
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BarChi Sushi
206 Colorado StGreat sushi downtown. I like the Chi roll, spicy girl, green dragon, and the daily ceviche is very spicy but SO GOOD!
Caffe Medici
1101 W Lynn StMy FAVORITE coffee in town.
New hot spot for food and drinks. Opened by Austin's who's who in the industry and a celeb or 2 have been spotted here.
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Swift's Attic
315 Congress AveNew hot spot for food and drinks. Opened by Austin's who's who in the industry and a celeb or 2 have been spotted here.
Famous all you can eat BBQ joint in the Texas hill country. It's BYOB so make sure you pack a cooler.
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Salt Lick BBQ
18300 Farm to Market Rd 1826Famous all you can eat BBQ joint in the Texas hill country. It's BYOB so make sure you pack a cooler.
Great mexican food, very casual atmosphere.
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Polvo's Mexican Restaurant
2004 South 1st StreetGreat mexican food, very casual atmosphere.
Vegetarian restaurant that will make even the biggest meat eaters happy they came. Not sure what they do but everything is so tasty. Good coffee too!
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Bouldin Creek Cafe
1900 S 1st StVegetarian restaurant that will make even the biggest meat eaters happy they came. Not sure what they do but everything is so tasty. Good coffee too!
Torchy's Tacos is one of Austin's famed food trailers located in one of the best Trailer Park Foodie parks available. Don't be scared..some of Austin's most prestigious chefs own food trailers.
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Torchy's Tacos
1311 South 1st StreetTorchy's Tacos is one of Austin's famed food trailers located in one of the best Trailer Park Foodie parks available. Don't be scared..some of Austin's most prestigious chefs own food trailers.
Dominican Joe
Great coffee
Jo's Coffee
1300 S Congress AveWalk-up coffee shop with light fair, pastries and tacos.
Perla's has a nice big patio, great for an afternoon beverage. Pricey menu.
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Perla's
1400 S Congress AvePerla's has a nice big patio, great for an afternoon beverage. Pricey menu.
Great pizza made the NY way. They have a walk-up window open until 3 am or so on weekends...just in case you need to sop up some of that booze.
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Home Slice Pizza
1415 S Congress AveGreat pizza made the NY way. They have a walk-up window open until 3 am or so on weekends...just in case you need to sop up some of that booze.
Local classic with good Mexican food and a hub for 1st Thursdays. Lyle Lovett ate here.
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Güero's Taco Bar
1412 S Congress AveLocal classic with good Mexican food and a hub for 1st Thursdays. Lyle Lovett ate here.
Moonshine Grill
303 Red River StGreat brunch buffet. Home cooking and good patios.
People literally line up out the door before they open and stay lined up until he runs out of food. I have yet to go but it's been featured on the cover of Texas Monthly as one of the best BBQ joints
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Franklin Barbecue
900 E 11th StPeople literally line up out the door before they open and stay lined up until he runs out of food. I have yet to go but it's been featured on the cover of Texas Monthly as one of the best BBQ joints
Blue Dahlia Bistro
1115 E 11th StYummy bistro on the East side.
Cute little french place, small menu but good pastries and a nice patio.
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Hillside Farmacy
1209 E 11th StCute little french place, small menu but good pastries and a nice patio.
Ah Sing Den
1100 E 6th StGreat food and a fun gin bar.
Buenos Aires Café
1201 E 6th StCute and tasty. The chimichurri is to die for!
Open for brunch on weekend or dinner. The menu is small but so yummy. Love the chicken suiza enchiladas.
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Papi Tino's
1306 East 6th StreetOpen for brunch on weekend or dinner. The menu is small but so yummy. Love the chicken suiza enchiladas.
Takoba
1411 E 7th StFun and tasty Mexican food. Good brunch spot too.
East Side King is owned by Top Chef winner Paul Qui. Open from 5pm-1:45am for crazy good bites while you cruise East Austin's finest dive bars. Also on located at Shangri-La down the street.
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The Liberty
1618 East 6th StreetEast Side King is owned by Top Chef winner Paul Qui. Open from 5pm-1:45am for crazy good bites while you cruise East Austin's finest dive bars. Also on located at Shangri-La down the street.
This is a bit of a hike from the house but worth the drive for some fabulous French cuisine. The ambiance is shabby chic. You'll wait for a table but worth it for the escargot!
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Justine's
4710 E 5th StThis is a bit of a hike from the house but worth the drive for some fabulous French cuisine. The ambiance is shabby chic. You'll wait for a table but worth it for the escargot!
El Chile Cafe y Cantina
1900 Manor RdGreat Mexican food!
Yummy yum! The pastrami salmon and brussel sprouts are ridiculous as is everything else on the menu. Fun and tasty cocktails make this eastside dining spot a MUST GO! Make a reservation.
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Salty Sow
1917 Manor RdYummy yum! The pastrami salmon and brussel sprouts are ridiculous as is everything else on the menu. Fun and tasty cocktails make this eastside dining spot a MUST GO! Make a reservation.
Great for brunch or any other meal. They also have a super cute gift store next door.
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Eastside Café
2113 Manor RdGreat for brunch or any other meal. They also have a super cute gift store next door.
Shopping
CVS
2101 S Lamar BlvdAnother pharmacy if Walgreens doesn't cut it.
Open 24/7 with a decent grocery selection and drive thru pharmacy just a short distance away.
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Walgreens
2501 S Lamar BlvdOpen 24/7 with a decent grocery selection and drive thru pharmacy just a short distance away.
Need a cheap read while you're in town? This is the place!
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Half Price Books
2929 S Lamar BlvdNeed a cheap read while you're in town? This is the place!
Whole Earth Provision Co.
1014 N Lamar BlvdGreat store for hiking, travel, etc.
Top independent record store in the country. Excellent selection of CDs and vinyl. You can buy concert tickets for most local music venues here as well. About 10 min from the house.
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Waterloo Records
600 N Lamar BlvdTop independent record store in the country. Excellent selection of CDs and vinyl. You can buy concert tickets for most local music venues here as well. About 10 min from the house.
Awesome store for outdoors equipment, clothing, and random stuff you never knew you always needed.
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REI
601 N Lamar BlvdAwesome store for outdoors equipment, clothing, and random stuff you never knew you always needed.
Lance Armstrong's bike shop, also has a coffee shop and prepackaged sandwiches if you need a little something for your ride.
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Mellow Johnny's
115 Nueces StLance Armstrong's bike shop, also has a coffee shop and prepackaged sandwiches if you need a little something for your ride.
LOCAL, super yummy, marble slab ice cream you can have your favorite toppings crushed in. The Mexican Vanilla is stupid good but test them all.
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Amys Ice Creams
1301 S Congress AveLOCAL, super yummy, marble slab ice cream you can have your favorite toppings crushed in. The Mexican Vanilla is stupid good but test them all.
Outdoor shopping center with everything from high end to the normal mall shops. Tons of good restaurants too.
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The Domain
11410 Century Oaks TerraceOutdoor shopping center with everything from high end to the normal mall shops. Tons of good restaurants too.
If you haven't been to an IKEA prepare to several hours. No need to pack a lunch, they have a cafe about half way through.
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IKEA
1 Ikea WayIf you haven't been to an IKEA prepare to several hours. No need to pack a lunch, they have a cafe about half way through.
If outlet meals are your thing, here you go. Check out the IKEA while you're in the area.
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Round Rock Premium Outlets
4401 N Interstate Hwy 35If outlet meals are your thing, here you go. Check out the IKEA while you're in the area.
Tanger Outlets San Marcos
4015 I-35 SouthOutlet mall heaven
Dolce Neve Gelato
1713 S 1st StStupid good gelato!
So many boots and anything cowboy you could possibly imagine.
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Allens Boots
1522 S Congress AveSo many boots and anything cowboy you could possibly imagine.
Essentials
The best strawberry lemonaid EVER. Get it without ice so you can have more! Oh and it's also a popular vegetarian cafe.
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Mr. Natural
1901 E Cesar Chavez StThe best strawberry lemonaid EVER. Get it without ice so you can have more! Oh and it's also a popular vegetarian cafe.
This is actually a Sprouts now. Recently remodeled, good for fresh produce, bulk and health products.
Sun Harvest
4006 South Lamar BoulevardThis is actually a Sprouts now. Recently remodeled, good for fresh produce, bulk and health products.
Austin is the home of Whole Foods and this store is the hub. Great for a bite to eat or people watching - said to be one of Austin's biggest single's scenes. :)
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Whole Foods Market
525 N Lamar BlvdAustin is the home of Whole Foods and this store is the hub. Great for a bite to eat or people watching - said to be one of Austin's biggest single's scenes. :)
If you like farmer's markets this one downtown is great every Saturday morning.
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SFC Farmers' Market Downtown
422 Guadalupe StIf you like farmer's markets this one downtown is great every Saturday morning.
Everything Else
Medical emergency but not quite hospital worthy? Go here. It's about 5 minutes by car from the house.
Concentra Urgent Care
4301 W William Cannon DrMedical emergency but not quite hospital worthy? Go here. It's about 5 minutes by car from the house.
Austin Station
250 N Lamar BlvdNeed a train?
Should you feel the need to workout indoors this is a great gym.
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Life Time Athletic Austin - Downtown
907 W 5th StShould you feel the need to workout indoors this is a great gym.
Great full service spa right downtown that is open until 9pm every evening should you need a little extra help relaxing on your trip.
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milk + honey spa | 2nd Street District
100A Guadalupe StGreat full service spa right downtown that is open until 9pm every evening should you need a little extra help relaxing on your trip.
If you are here for a convention this may very well be your hub for the week. Plenty of great food to walk to from here.
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Austin Convention Center
500 E Cesar Chavez StIf you are here for a convention this may very well be your hub for the week. Plenty of great food to walk to from here.
Jessica Nelson was voted best Brazilian Wax in Austin. This is her spa and they offer fabulous facials, massage, mani/pedis, etc.
Esty Skin Studio
1006 Waller StJessica Nelson was voted best Brazilian Wax in Austin. This is her spa and they offer fabulous facials, massage, mani/pedis, etc.
Sightseeing
Tons of shops, art, restaurants, trailer food courts, etc. A must see while you're in Austin.
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South Congress Avenue
South Congress AvenueTons of shops, art, restaurants, trailer food courts, etc. A must see while you're in Austin.
Another great spring fed pool. There are several lap lanes as well as a large area for free swim. Typical cost $3.
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Deep Eddy Municipal Pool
401 Deep Eddy AveAnother great spring fed pool. There are several lap lanes as well as a large area for free swim. Typical cost $3.
If you want to try out stand-up paddle boarding for a good workout and a great way to see Lady Bird Lake head over to the rowing dock. They also rent canoes and kayaks.
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Rowing Dock
2418 Stratford DrIf you want to try out stand-up paddle boarding for a good workout and a great way to see Lady Bird Lake head over to the rowing dock. They also rent canoes and kayaks.
Cool little nature preserve right next to Zilker Park. They've got a center for kids to see animals that were rehabilitated but couldn't return to the wild. Lots of little paths to walk.
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Zilker Nature Preserve
301 Nature Center DrCool little nature preserve right next to Zilker Park. They've got a center for kids to see animals that were rehabilitated but couldn't return to the wild. Lots of little paths to walk.
Yet another great place to rent kayaks, canoes and stand up paddle boards.
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Texas Rowing Center
1541 W Cesar Chavez StYet another great place to rent kayaks, canoes and stand up paddle boards.
Beautiful gardens just down the street you can meander for hours. There's even a little store you can buy local seeds.
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Zilker Botanical Garden
2220 Barton Springs RdBeautiful gardens just down the street you can meander for hours. There's even a little store you can buy local seeds.
Great park down the hill for picnics, disc golf, kid's train and park. Sand Volley Ball courts on the North side of Barton Springs Road. Home of ACL and Blues on the Green.
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Zilker Metropolitan Park
2207 Barton Springs RdGreat park down the hill for picnics, disc golf, kid's train and park. Sand Volley Ball courts on the North side of Barton Springs Road. Home of ACL and Blues on the Green.
Just down the street, this spring fed pool is a constant 68 degrees year round. Great place to relax for an afternoon of people watching. Typically costs about $3-$5 during the summer months.
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Barton Springs Municipal Pool
2201 William Barton DrJust down the street, this spring fed pool is a constant 68 degrees year round. Great place to relax for an afternoon of people watching. Typically costs about $3-$5 during the summer months.
The ideal walking trail just down the hill. You can run, walk or bike along the lake. There are many entrances, twists and turns, so make sure you remember where you started!
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Lady Bird Lake Trail
Lady Bird Lake TrailThe ideal walking trail just down the hill. You can run, walk or bike along the lake. There are many entrances, twists and turns, so make sure you remember where you started!
Beautiful grounds and plenty of history to take in inside these pink granite walls.
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Texas Senate
1200 Congress AveBeautiful grounds and plenty of history to take in inside these pink granite walls.
Everything you ever needed to know about Texas wrapped up in one beautiful building. There is also an I-MAX theater here.
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Bullock Texas State History Museum
1800 Congress AveEverything you ever needed to know about Texas wrapped up in one beautiful building. There is also an I-MAX theater here.
Some would say UT Football is a religion so this would be it's chapel. UT games and tailgating are legendary, but if you're not interested, avoid campus at all cost or you'll get trapped in traffic.
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Stade commémoratif Darrell K Royal-Texas
2139 San Jacinto BlvdSome would say UT Football is a religion so this would be it's chapel. UT games and tailgating are legendary, but if you're not interested, avoid campus at all cost or you'll get trapped in traffic.
Arts & Culture
Check their website for concerts. The acoustics in this place are unbelievable. You will be impressed.
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ACL Live
310 W Willie Nelson BlvdCheck their website for concerts. The acoustics in this place are unbelievable. You will be impressed.
Locally owned upscale theater with food and bar. Shows some mainstream but mostly artsy, independent, documentary and international films.
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Violet Crown Social Club
1111 E 6th StLocally owned upscale theater with food and bar. Shows some mainstream but mostly artsy, independent, documentary and international films.
Mexican heritage museum and gift store. They've been hosting a Dia de los Muertos celebration for something like 25 years!
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Mexic-Arte Museum
419 Congress AvenueMexican heritage museum and gift store. They've been hosting a Dia de los Muertos celebration for something like 25 years!
Flamingo Cantina
515 E 6th StGreat reggae venue...always good talent playing.
Local show where comedians spoof current events. Typically very political and they work in a lot of local news as well.
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Esther's Follies
525 E 6th StLocal show where comedians spoof current events. Typically very political and they work in a lot of local news as well.
Mohawk Austin
912 Red River StIf you're into indie music, check out this venue.
Just one of the many art galleries and stores lining this historic street. Spend the day shopping, eating and drinking local.
Gallery Soco
1714 S Congress AveJust one of the many art galleries and stores lining this historic street. Spend the day shopping, eating and drinking local.
Beautiful museum on UT campus, rotating exhibits with some permanent installations, films and multiple activities great for families or singles. Third Thursday are extended hours with a happy hour.
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Musée d'Art Blanton
200 East Martin Luther King Junior BoulevardBeautiful museum on UT campus, rotating exhibits with some permanent installations, films and multiple activities great for families or singles. Third Thursday are extended hours with a happy hour.