Guidebook for Austin
Food Scene
Great coffee, breakfast and they serve beer and wine.
Classy modern place.
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Patika
2159 S Lamar BlvdGreat coffee, breakfast and they serve beer and wine.
Classy modern place.
Real BBQ. They partner with the Corner Bar which is a fun place to meet people and have a drink.
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Brown's BBQ
1901 S Lamar BlvdReal BBQ. They partner with the Corner Bar which is a fun place to meet people and have a drink.
Tiny Pies
5035 Burnet RdNeighborhood favorite.
Kerbey Lane Cafe
3003 S Lamar BlvdSo good.
Torchy's Tacos
2809 S 1st StAn Austin chain of wild tacos.
Go for the pancakes but everything is good. Pricier than Kerby and just marginally better....
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Snooze an AM Eatery
1700 S Lamar BlvdGo for the pancakes but everything is good. Pricier than Kerby and just marginally better....
Magnolia Cafe
1920 S Congress AveOpen 24 hours.
Valet parking, stunning decor and good food. This is your top shelf restaurant.
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Eberly
615 S Lamar BlvdValet parking, stunning decor and good food. This is your top shelf restaurant.
Award winning chef in Austin known for his creativity. Fun spot to eat.
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Odd Duck
1201 S Lamar BlvdAward winning chef in Austin known for his creativity. Fun spot to eat.
Uchi
801 S Lamar BlvdSushi spot. I'd put this place on par with Nobu.
Best value restaurant. Good for a date and won't break the bank. Super cool decor.
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Central Standard
1603 S Congress AveBest value restaurant. Good for a date and won't break the bank. Super cool decor.
Awesome brunch with really good southern and cajun dishes.
Close to tons of shopping.
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South Congress Cafe
1600 S Congress AveAwesome brunch with really good southern and cajun dishes.
Close to tons of shopping.
Sway
1417 S 1st StGreat Thai food... make a reservation, it's very popular.
Best enchiladas and margaritas. Cheap and friggin good.
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Polvo's Mexican Restaurant
2004 South 1st StreetBest enchiladas and margaritas. Cheap and friggin good.
If you like little plates and fancy taste this is your place. Not a particular favorite of ours but I could see how other people like it.
For what it's worth, it won best restaurant at the Taste Awards.
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LENOIR
1807 S 1st StIf you like little plates and fancy taste this is your place. Not a particular favorite of ours but I could see how other people like it.
For what it's worth, it won best restaurant at the Taste Awards.
Picnik
4801 Burnet RdHealthy food. They have bone broth too.
Terry Black's Barbecue
1003 Barton Springs RdOne of my favorite BBQ joints.
Green Mesquite is the type of wood and it's special... very smokey. One of my favorite spots, plus they have live music.
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Green Mesquite BBQ
1400 Barton Springs RdGreen Mesquite is the type of wood and it's special... very smokey. One of my favorite spots, plus they have live music.
Chuy's
1728 Barton Springs RdExcellent TexMex and they have good margis.
This place is really fun and very good food. Pricey but worth it.
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Perla's
1400 S Congress AveThis place is really fun and very good food. Pricey but worth it.
My favorite set of food trucks. Don't miss Gambino's.
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The Picnic - Food Truck Park
1720 Barton Springs RdMy favorite set of food trucks. Don't miss Gambino's.
County Line
5204 Ranch Rd 2222Best sunset spot with excellent food.
Drinks & Nightlife
Great live music... I mean great. They get Texas legends in here all the time.
This is a beer garden type spot that is VERY popular.
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The Austin Beer Garden Brewing Co.
1305 W Oltorf StGreat live music... I mean great. They get Texas legends in here all the time.
This is a beer garden type spot that is VERY popular.
This is a neighborhood favorite because it's always festive, good place to watch sports, lots of beers on tap and the food is good.
This place is really known for the drink specials and good company.
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Black Sheep Lodge
2108 S Lamar BlvdThis is a neighborhood favorite because it's always festive, good place to watch sports, lots of beers on tap and the food is good.
This place is really known for the drink specials and good company.
They have games, TV's, popcorn and are right in the middle of S. Lamar.
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Bat Bar Austin
218 E 6th StThey have games, TV's, popcorn and are right in the middle of S. Lamar.
Backbeat
1300 South Lamar BoulevardRated best cocktails in Austin.
One-2-One Bar
1509 S Lamar BlvdThis is an Austin institution. Small venue where you really get to be with the musicians.
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Saxon Pub
1320 S Lamar BlvdThis is an Austin institution. Small venue where you really get to be with the musicians.
Another Austin institution. Still a small venue but not as small as Saxon Pub. Pool in the back and on Congress for all it's benefits.
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The Continental Gallery
1313 S Congress AveAnother Austin institution. Still a small venue but not as small as Saxon Pub. Pool in the back and on Congress for all it's benefits.
Winebelly
519 W Oltorf StExcellent cocktail spot.
Another Austin institution. Must see and do. Expect cowboys, lots of ladies and two stepping. You'll see some really good dancers and some folks just having a good time stepping on each other left feet.
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Broken Spoke
3201 S Lamar BlvdAnother Austin institution. Must see and do. Expect cowboys, lots of ladies and two stepping. You'll see some really good dancers and some folks just having a good time stepping on each other left feet.
Baker Street Pub & Grill - South Austin
3003 S Lamar BlvdThe local Irish bar.
Porter
3715 South 1st StreetSolid beer and food.
Solid place especially after swimming in Barton Springs.
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Uncle Billy's Brewery & Smokehouse
1530 Barton Springs RdSolid place especially after swimming in Barton Springs.
Whip in
1950 S I-35 Frontage RdThis place has a huge selection of beer and wine.
Parks & Nature
This is a must. The water is spring fed from the 300,000 acre filtered Edwards Aquifer. It's stunning and healing. This is the center of Austin's amazingness in my opinion.
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Barton Springs Municipal Pool
2201 William Barton DrThis is a must. The water is spring fed from the 300,000 acre filtered Edwards Aquifer. It's stunning and healing. This is the center of Austin's amazingness in my opinion.
Great park with stunning views along the hike and bike trail. This is a fun run where you can adjust the length by using the any choice of bridge - 1mi, 3mi, 5mi laps around the lake.
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Auditorium Shores eTown Lake Metropolitan Park
900 W Riverside DrGreat park with stunning views along the hike and bike trail. This is a fun run where you can adjust the length by using the any choice of bridge - 1mi, 3mi, 5mi laps around the lake.
Entertainment & Activities
Getting a boat and paddling the lake is a must. I recommend this place. Paddle out to the main river and take a left. Keep going until you see the fork in the river. Let the fork be your marker (that's Red Bud park). To your right is the rope swing and to your left is a cliff diving spot. ;)
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Zilker Park Boat Rentals
2101 Andrew Zilker RdGetting a boat and paddling the lake is a must. I recommend this place. Paddle out to the main river and take a left. Keep going until you see the fork in the river. Let the fork be your marker (that's Red Bud park). To your right is the rope swing and to your left is a cliff diving spot. ;)
Shopping
My sister was impressed... that's saying a lot.
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Moss Designer Consignment
705 S Lamar BlvdMy sister was impressed... that's saying a lot.
Originally a local designer but she now has stores all over Texas and I saw one at a fancy development in the San Francisco Bay Area as well.
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Kendra Scott Flagship
1701 S Congress AveOriginally a local designer but she now has stores all over Texas and I saw one at a fancy development in the San Francisco Bay Area as well.
By George
1400 S Congress AvePricey but good stuff.
STAG Provisions For Men
1423 S Congress AveMen's store... it's good.
Sightseeing
Tons of bars and restaurants. We like Emmer and Rye, G'Raj Mahal and Banger's for food. Tons of food trucks and bars also.
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Rainey Street
Rainey StreetTons of bars and restaurants. We like Emmer and Rye, G'Raj Mahal and Banger's for food. Tons of food trucks and bars also.
Kimpton Hotel Van Zandt
605 Davis StGreat roof top bar with amazing view.
In the heart of 6th Street. If you go at night, this is like a nicer version of Bourbon Street. Lot's of fun.
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Parish
501 E 6th StIn the heart of 6th Street. If you go at night, this is like a nicer version of Bourbon Street. Lot's of fun.