Guidebook for Austin
Food Scene
Amazing food, reasonable price. Top Chef winner Paul Qui.
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East Side King
2310 S Lamar BlvdAmazing food, reasonable price. Top Chef winner Paul Qui.
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Indoor/outdoor coffee shop. Craft beer, wine and pizza during happy hour. Veracruz taco truck is on-site and has the best breakfast tacos i've EVER had.
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Radio Coffee & Beer
4204 Menchaca RdIndoor/outdoor coffee shop. Craft beer, wine and pizza during happy hour. Veracruz taco truck is on-site and has the best breakfast tacos i've EVER had.
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Fun spot for brunch, lunch or dinner. Traditional Tex-Mex fare.
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Matt's El Rancho
2613 S Lamar BlvdFun spot for brunch, lunch or dinner. Traditional Tex-Mex fare.
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DELICIOUS local fare. Amazing ambiance and customer service.
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Odd Duck
1201 S Lamar BlvdDELICIOUS local fare. Amazing ambiance and customer service.
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Adorable indoor/outdoor "interior Mexico" fare. Ask for a table on the rooftop if it's nice out!
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El Alma
1025 Barton Springs RdAdorable indoor/outdoor "interior Mexico" fare. Ask for a table on the rooftop if it's nice out!
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Delicious Tex-Mex. Highly recommend the unique margaritas!
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Alcomar
1816 South 1st StreetDelicious Tex-Mex. Highly recommend the unique margaritas!
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Delicious Thai fusion. No reservations accepted, so be prepared to wait if you have a large party. Worth the wait!
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Sway
1417 S 1st StDelicious Thai fusion. No reservations accepted, so be prepared to wait if you have a large party. Worth the wait!
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Another creation of Top Chef Paul Qui. Great for brunch, lunch, dinner or desert.
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St Philip
4715 S Lamar BlvdAnother creation of Top Chef Paul Qui. Great for brunch, lunch, dinner or desert.
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Amazing tapas-style fare. Great for large groups. Try the chef's tasting menu if you have a party of 8 or larger!
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Swift's Attic
315 Congress AveAmazing tapas-style fare. Great for large groups. Try the chef's tasting menu if you have a party of 8 or larger!
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Craft brewery and outstanding pizza. Indoor/outdoor setup - and I'm told it's kid-friendly.
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The Austin Beer Garden Brewing Co.
1305 W Oltorf StCraft brewery and outstanding pizza. Indoor/outdoor setup - and I'm told it's kid-friendly.
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Casual Tex-Mex fare. Great for large groups!
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Polvo's Mexican Restaurant
2004 South 1st StreetCasual Tex-Mex fare. Great for large groups!
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Unbelievable bakery. Highly recommend the pretzel and sandwiches. Large beer selection. Awesome ambiance on Waller Creek.
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Easy Tiger
1501 E 7th StUnbelievable bakery. Highly recommend the pretzel and sandwiches. Large beer selection. Awesome ambiance on Waller Creek.
Amazing oysters! Best lobster roll i've ever had. Be prepared to wait if you don't have a reservation. It's worth it.
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Clark's Oyster Bar
1200 W 6th StAmazing oysters! Best lobster roll i've ever had. Be prepared to wait if you don't have a reservation. It's worth it.
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Great for brunch, lunch or dinner. Really cute place and outstanding food.
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South Congress Cafe
1600 S Congress AveGreat for brunch, lunch or dinner. Really cute place and outstanding food.
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My favorite local sandwich shop. Casual, fresh and easy!
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ThunderCloud Subs
2308 Lake Austin BlvdMy favorite local sandwich shop. Casual, fresh and easy!
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Amazing oysters! Indoor/outdoor setup. Great for brunch and dinner!
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Perla's
1400 S Congress AveAmazing oysters! Indoor/outdoor setup. Great for brunch and dinner!
Kerbey Lane Cafe
3003 S Lamar BlvdWonderful diner. Open 24 hours!
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Really great food and cocktails. Cute venue and great customer service.
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Porter
3715 South 1st StreetReally great food and cocktails. Cute venue and great customer service.
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Barlata
1500 S Lamar BlvdSpanish tapas restaurant. Amazing happy hour!
Amazing view of the hill country. Casual restaurant, good for brunch, lunch, happy hour or dinner.
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Red's Porch
Amazing view of the hill country. Casual restaurant, good for brunch, lunch, happy hour or dinner.
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Really cute indoor/outdoor venue. Amazing happy hour and brunch (Sunday only).
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Contigo
2027 Anchor LnReally cute indoor/outdoor venue. Amazing happy hour and brunch (Sunday only).
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Drinks & Nightlife
Sports Bar with fun patio and good drink/food menu.
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Black Sheep Lodge
2108 S Lamar BlvdSports Bar with fun patio and good drink/food menu.
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Great live music daily! Usually low or no cover charge.
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The Continental Gallery
1313 S Congress AveGreat live music daily! Usually low or no cover charge.
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Really cute "speakeasy"! Drinks and live music is always great. Make sure to enter through the bookshelf at the hostel entrance!
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Firehouse Lounge
605 Brazos StReally cute "speakeasy"! Drinks and live music is always great. Make sure to enter through the bookshelf at the hostel entrance!
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The Driskill bar has excellent wine, cocktails and apps. Make sure to try the truffle popcorn!
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The Driskill In The Unbound Collection By Hyatt
604 Brazos StThe Driskill bar has excellent wine, cocktails and apps. Make sure to try the truffle popcorn!
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School House Pub
2207 Manor RdGreat food and drinks! Indoor/outdoor.
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Skylark Lounge
2039 Airport BlvdMy favorite Austin dive!! Blues lounge.
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Shopping
Amazing homemade ice cream. Unique flavors!
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Lick Honest Ice Creams
1100 S Lamar BlvdAmazing homemade ice cream. Unique flavors!
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Essentials
80,000 square foot global headquarters/flagship store. Numerous restaurants inside have been rated the top in Austin. Whole Foods gets more weekly visits than the state capital!
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Whole Foods Market
525 N Lamar Blvd80,000 square foot global headquarters/flagship store. Numerous restaurants inside have been rated the top in Austin. Whole Foods gets more weekly visits than the state capital!
Arts & Culture
Lovely par-3 course in between my house and downtown. $10 to play, must bring cash! BYOB and dog friendly.
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Butler Park Pitch & Putt
201 Lee Barton DrLovely par-3 course in between my house and downtown. $10 to play, must bring cash! BYOB and dog friendly.
Movie theater + amazing food and drink menu. Really unique venue.
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Alamo Drafthouse Cinema South Lamar
1120 S Lamar BlvdMovie theater + amazing food and drink menu. Really unique venue.
Casual craft brewery. Picnic tables and board games make this a great casual stop.
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Hops & Grain Brewing
507 Calles StCasual craft brewery. Picnic tables and board games make this a great casual stop.