Claudine’s guidebook to AUSTIN
Food scene
Odd Duck
1201 S Lamar BlvdAmazing mod American food and cocktails
Cute little restaurant in a house with patio area for drinks
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LENOIR
1807 S 1st StCute little restaurant in a house with patio area for drinks
Amazing Mediterranean food. Grab an outside seat for a long lunch!
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Aba
1011 S Congress AveAmazing Mediterranean food. Grab an outside seat for a long lunch!
Fantastic Italian, well designed interior with patio area
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Juliet Italian Kitchen
1500 Barton Springs RdFantastic Italian, well designed interior with patio area
The child of Franklins and Ushi chefs - BBQ meets Asian. No reservations, however there is an outside area to wait and have a drink or two.
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Loro
2115 S Lamar BlvdThe child of Franklins and Ushi chefs - BBQ meets Asian. No reservations, however there is an outside area to wait and have a drink or two.
Clark's Oyster Bar
1200 W 6th StWonderful seafood in chic restaurant
The best dumplings! Cool little restaurant.
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Lin Asian Bar + Dim Sum
1203 W 6th StThe best dumplings! Cool little restaurant.
Great modern Vietnamese, perfect for lunch or casual dinner
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Elizabeth Street Cafe
1501 S 1st StGreat modern Vietnamese, perfect for lunch or casual dinner
Josephine House
1601 Waterston AvePerfect for brunch!
Another great brunch or dinner option, in an exquisite mansion with beautiful lawns and peacocks!
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Mattie's
901 W Live Oak StAnother great brunch or dinner option, in an exquisite mansion with beautiful lawns and peacocks!
Only the BEST tacos in Austin, try the Migas Poblanas, you wont regret it!
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Veracruz All Natural Food Truck
2505 Webberville RoadOnly the BEST tacos in Austin, try the Migas Poblanas, you wont regret it!
Awesome coffee place also has Vera Cruz foodtruck!
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Radio Coffee & Beer
4204 Menchaca RdAwesome coffee place also has Vera Cruz foodtruck!
Another great coffee or beer place, with plenty of outside area to stroll with kids or dogs - check out the chickens! Also have a few food trucks here too and sometimes live music.
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Cosmic Coffee + Beer Garden
121 Pickle RdAnother great coffee or beer place, with plenty of outside area to stroll with kids or dogs - check out the chickens! Also have a few food trucks here too and sometimes live music.
Valentina's Tex Mex BBQ
308 Menchaca RdSublime BBQ
La Barbecue
2401 E Cesar Chavez StMust check out for BBQ lovers
Fantastic family fun place - with something for everyone - mini golf, sports, bar, food, play area and seasonal activities and events
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Dreamland Dripping Springs
2770 U.S. 290Fantastic family fun place - with something for everyone - mini golf, sports, bar, food, play area and seasonal activities and events
Neighborhood Sushi
1716 S Congress AveFantastic sushi!
Great neighborhood watering hole featuring craft beer, global bistro fare & a spacious yard with games.
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The Little Darlin'
6507 Circle S RdGreat neighborhood watering hole featuring craft beer, global bistro fare & a spacious yard with games.
Neighbourhoods
Check out this famous street in Austin, lined with houses that have been reconverted to bars and restaurants
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Rainey Street
Rainey StreetCheck out this famous street in Austin, lined with houses that have been reconverted to bars and restaurants
Bars
Whisler's
1816 E 6th StMy favorite bar in Austin, very cool place
Great for dinner or have a drink at the amazing bar beforehand
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Eberly
615 S Lamar BlvdGreat for dinner or have a drink at the amazing bar beforehand
South Congress Hotel
1603 S Congress AveHave a drink at the bar here
Clive Bar
609 Davis StGreat bar on Rainey Street
Sightseeing
Try stand up paddle boarding or canoeing or kayaking on the lake! Paddle into Barton Springs!
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Rowing Dock
2418 Stratford DrTry stand up paddle boarding or canoeing or kayaking on the lake! Paddle into Barton Springs!
This is a cool, authentically Texan town, about 45 minutes drive from Austin
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Gruene
This is a cool, authentically Texan town, about 45 minutes drive from Austin
Go on a cruise to check out the bats under the bridges and enjoy the city views!
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Capital Cruises
208 Barton Springs RdGo on a cruise to check out the bats under the bridges and enjoy the city views!
Family Friendly
This is a great place for the whole family to enjoy, with mini golf, play area, bar, food trucks, seasonal activities and more.
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Dreamland Dripping Springs
2770 U.S. 290This is a great place for the whole family to enjoy, with mini golf, play area, bar, food trucks, seasonal activities and more.
Great to stroll and enjoy with the whole family
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Isityalo saseZilker Botanical
2220 Barton Springs RdGreat to stroll and enjoy with the whole family
Go for a walk, ride or run around well loved Zilker park. Feed the ducks along the way, or stop at the playground for fun for the little ones. The park is dog and kid friendly.
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Zilker Park
Go for a walk, ride or run around well loved Zilker park. Feed the ducks along the way, or stop at the playground for fun for the little ones. The park is dog and kid friendly.
The BEST kids playground in Austin IMHO, with splash pad, climbing areas and so much more
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Alliance Children's Garden
1000 Barton Springs RdThe BEST kids playground in Austin IMHO, with splash pad, climbing areas and so much more