Guidebook for Austin

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Guidebook for Austin

Food Scene

Great tacos, on regular and "secret" menu!
1075 místní doporučují
Torchy's Tacos
2809 S 1st St
1075 místní doporučují
Great tacos, on regular and "secret" menu!
Coffee, baked goods, wifi...and can walk there in three minutes
109 místní doporučují
Starbucks
6816 West Gate Blvd
109 místní doporučují
Coffee, baked goods, wifi...and can walk there in three minutes
Awesome kebap and the BEST fries!
17 místní doporučují
VERTS Mediterranean Grill
1500 S Lamar Blvd
17 místní doporučují
Awesome kebap and the BEST fries!
Great burger's, and share's space with Amy's Ice Cream
43 místní doporučují
Phil's Icehouse
2901 S Lamar Blvd
43 místní doporučují
Great burger's, and share's space with Amy's Ice Cream
It's Chipotle...enough said
28 místní doporučují
Chipotle Mexican Grill
3300 Bee Cave Rd
28 místní doporučují
It's Chipotle...enough said
Burgers! Shakes!
63 místní doporučují
Shake Shack
1100 S Lamar Blvd
63 místní doporučují
Burgers! Shakes!
Spanish small bites
91 místní doporučují
Barlata
1500 S Lamar Blvd
91 místní doporučují
Spanish small bites
Amazing dining
374 místní doporučují
Odd Duck
1201 S Lamar Blvd
374 místní doporučují
Amazing dining
Seafood
Red Lobster
3815 S Lamar Blvd
Seafood
Basic pasta options and salads
7 místní doporučují
Olive Garden Italian Restaurant
3940 S Lamar Blvd
7 místní doporučují
Basic pasta options and salads
Good place for a burger, reuben, and most American classics
224 místní doporučují
Kerbey Lane Cafe
3003 S Lamar Blvd
224 místní doporučují
Good place for a burger, reuben, and most American classics
Awesome sub shop a short walk away
Planet Sub
4006 S Lamar Blvd
Awesome sub shop a short walk away
Burritos!
44 místní doporučují
Freebirds World Burrito
515 S Congress Ave
44 místní doporučují
Burritos!
Soup and salad buffet for $8 (plus dessert)!
Souper Salad
12901 N Interstate Hwy 35
Soup and salad buffet for $8 (plus dessert)!
Sushi bar ($$ but worth it)
688 místní doporučují
Uchi
801 S Lamar Blvd
688 místní doporučují
Sushi bar ($$ but worth it)
My favorite local sushi spot
112 místní doporučují
Lucky Robot
1303 S Congress Ave
112 místní doporučují
My favorite local sushi spot
Awesome Asian-fusion
107 místní doporučují
Chi'Lantro
1509 S Lamar Blvd
107 místní doporučují
Awesome Asian-fusion
My favorite vegan/vegetarian restaurant
565 místní doporučují
Bouldin Creek Cafe
1900 S 1st St
565 místní doporučují
My favorite vegan/vegetarian restaurant
Creperie across Lamar from my place
14 místní doporučují
Crepe Crazy
3103 S Lamar Blvd
14 místní doporučují
Creperie across Lamar from my place
Ramen! Note: only delivery or carry-out
68 místní doporučují
Michi Ramen
6519 N Lamar Blvd
68 místní doporučují
Ramen! Note: only delivery or carry-out
Pei Wei
4200 S Lamar Blvd
Wings and drinks!
72 místní doporučují
Pluckers Wing Bar
2222 Rio Grande St
72 místní doporučují
Wings and drinks!
Voted best BBQ in the nation, so get here EARLY. The lines start hours before they open, especially on weekends!
919 místní doporučují
Franklin Barbecue
900 E 11th St
919 místní doporučují
Voted best BBQ in the nation, so get here EARLY. The lines start hours before they open, especially on weekends!
Gourmet burgers and beer :)
780 místní doporučují
Hopdoddy Burger Bar
1400 S Congress Ave
780 místní doporučují
Gourmet burgers and beer :)
Arguably the best NY-style pizza in town. Dine in or order out by the slice
791 místní doporučují
Home Slice Pizza
1415 S Congress Ave
791 místní doporučují
Arguably the best NY-style pizza in town. Dine in or order out by the slice
Favorite place for brunch HANDS DOWN! I'm not the only one, so come early or call ahead so they can knock 30 minutes off the wait time. Worth it for the carrot cake french toast alone.
279 místní doporučují
South Congress Cafe
1600 S Congress Ave
279 místní doporučují
Favorite place for brunch HANDS DOWN! I'm not the only one, so come early or call ahead so they can knock 30 minutes off the wait time. Worth it for the carrot cake french toast alone.
European bistro with fresh food and great for people watching
351 místní doporučují
Blue Dahlia Bistro
1115 E 11th St
351 místní doporučují
European bistro with fresh food and great for people watching
French Vietnamese Boulangerie
426 místní doporučují
Elizabeth Street Cafe
1501 S 1st St
426 místní doporučují
French Vietnamese Boulangerie
Amazing European fusion! Tucked away right downtown, with amazing patio seating. Also has a late-night happy hour!
Prelog's
Amazing European fusion! Tucked away right downtown, with amazing patio seating. Also has a late-night happy hour!
Name says it all, if you like seafood! Great patio seating, perfect for brunch
398 místní doporučují
Perla's
1400 S Congress Ave
398 místní doporučují
Name says it all, if you like seafood! Great patio seating, perfect for brunch
Fresh food sourced from local farms. Small plates discounted during happy hour!
354 místní doporučují
Hillside Farmacy
1209 E 11th St
354 místní doporučují
Fresh food sourced from local farms. Small plates discounted during happy hour!
Taco bar on South Congress. Margaritas, tacos and live music
398 místní doporučují
Güero's Taco Bar
1412 S Congress Ave
398 místní doporučují
Taco bar on South Congress. Margaritas, tacos and live music
24 hr TexMex diner
478 místní doporučují
Magnolia Cafe
1920 S Congress Ave
478 místní doporučují
24 hr TexMex diner
Relaxed bar with good bar food (wings, burgers). Wide beer selection, darts plus TVs to watch the game
291 místní doporučují
Black Sheep Lodge
2108 S Lamar Blvd
291 místní doporučují
Relaxed bar with good bar food (wings, burgers). Wide beer selection, darts plus TVs to watch the game
Amazing ice cream from natural ingredients
270 místní doporučují
Lick Honest Ice Creams
1100 S Lamar Blvd
270 místní doporučují
Amazing ice cream from natural ingredients
Coffee house and Thai restaurant
189 místní doporučují
Thai Fresh
909 W Mary St
189 místní doporučují
Coffee house and Thai restaurant
Coffee house/live music venue with some of the best acoustics in the area
91 místní doporučují
Strange Brew
91 místní doporučují
Coffee house/live music venue with some of the best acoustics in the area
Vegetarian and vegan food that's 'all natural"
145 místní doporučují
Mr. Natural
1901 E Cesar Chavez St
145 místní doporučují
Vegetarian and vegan food that's 'all natural"

Drinks & Nightlife

Short walk for great drinks, food, and tv's to watch the game
35 místní doporučují
The Park on South Lamar
4024 S Lamar Blvd
35 místní doporučují
Short walk for great drinks, food, and tv's to watch the game
Great southern menu, awesome sunset views over the Greenbelt, bar, and televisions
90 místní doporučují
Red's Porch
90 místní doporučují
Great southern menu, awesome sunset views over the Greenbelt, bar, and televisions
Brats and numerous beer taps!
131 místní doporučují
Draught House Pub & Brewery
4112 Medical Pkwy
131 místní doporučují
Brats and numerous beer taps!
Cocktail bar & brunch spot
41 místní doporučují
VOX Table
1100 South Lamar Boulevard
41 místní doporučují
Cocktail bar & brunch spot
Dive bar(-ish) with some amazing live music. Some days of the week there is no cover.
815 místní doporučují
The Continental Gallery
1313 S Congress Ave
815 místní doporučují
Dive bar(-ish) with some amazing live music. Some days of the week there is no cover.
Bar and music venue
51 místní doporučují
One-2-One Bar
1509 S Lamar Blvd
51 místní doporučují
Bar and music venue
Dive bar with pool tables and live music every night. Free dance lessons on weekends.
672 místní doporučují
The White Horse
500 Comal St
672 místní doporučují
Dive bar with pool tables and live music every night. Free dance lessons on weekends.
Classic coctails with a locally-sourced (albeit small) menu
288 místní doporučují
Ah Sing Den
1100 E 6th St
288 místní doporučují
Classic coctails with a locally-sourced (albeit small) menu
Pizza parlor and brewpub. Large indoor brewery with communal seating and stage for local acts. Huge outdoor beer garden
435 místní doporučují
The Austin Beer Garden Brewing Co.
1305 W Oltorf St
435 místní doporučují
Pizza parlor and brewpub. Large indoor brewery with communal seating and stage for local acts. Huge outdoor beer garden
Live music every night from multiple genres. Landmark venue, with lots of histsory
284 místní doporučují
Saxon Pub
1320 S Lamar Blvd
284 místní doporučují
Live music every night from multiple genres. Landmark venue, with lots of histsory
Music venue that happens to also sell popular BBQ :)
282 místní doporučují
Stubb's Bar-B-Q
801 Red River St
282 místní doporučují
Music venue that happens to also sell popular BBQ :)
Bar with private karaoke rooms. Features live music and other events, and right next to Alamo Drafthouse.
152 místní doporučují
The Highball
1120 S Lamar Blvd
152 místní doporučují
Bar with private karaoke rooms. Features live music and other events, and right next to Alamo Drafthouse.
Wine bar and tapas restaurant
115 místní doporučují
Winebelly
519 W Oltorf St
115 místní doporučují
Wine bar and tapas restaurant
Live jazz and blues mostly. Cover is about $20 bucks, but you'll enjoy yourself.
242 místní doporučují
C-Boys Heart and Soul
2008 S Congress Ave
242 místní doporučují
Live jazz and blues mostly. Cover is about $20 bucks, but you'll enjoy yourself.
Video dance club, voted best place to dance in Austin. Tons of theme nights
153 místní doporučují
Barbarella
611 Red River St
153 místní doporučují
Video dance club, voted best place to dance in Austin. Tons of theme nights
Jazz club. A little hard to find, but worth it. Some amazing musicians have come through
224 místní doporučují
Elephant Room
315 Congress Ave
224 místní doporučují
Jazz club. A little hard to find, but worth it. Some amazing musicians have come through
Neighborhood dive bar
83 místní doporučují
Crow Bar
3116 S Congress Ave
83 místní doporučují
Neighborhood dive bar
British (themed) bar and grill. Craft on tap, live music and pub food
40 místní doporučují
Baker Street Pub & Grill - South Austin
3003 S Lamar Blvd
40 místní doporučují
British (themed) bar and grill. Craft on tap, live music and pub food
name says it all
17 místní doporučují
Chris's Liquor Stores
2203 S Lamar Blvd
17 místní doporučují
name says it all

Essentials

Walking distance great grocery store with awesome prices for produce!
165 místní doporučují
Sprouts Farmers Market
4006 S Lamar Blvd
165 místní doporučují
Walking distance great grocery store with awesome prices for produce!
Great specialty grocery store with plenty of vegan and gluten-free options
337 místní doporučují
Wheatsville Food Co-Op
3101 Guadalupe St
337 místní doporučují
Great specialty grocery store with plenty of vegan and gluten-free options

Shopping

Right across Lamar, has most amenities
99 místní doporučují
Target
2300 W Ben White Blvd
99 místní doporučují
Right across Lamar, has most amenities
Wine and spirit emporium
18 místní doporučují
South Lamar Wine & Spirits
2418 S Lamar Blvd
18 místní doporučují
Wine and spirit emporium
Convenience store
143 místní doporučují
Walgreens
2501 S Lamar Blvd
143 místní doporučují
Convenience store
The mall. Most of the stores you find in a nice mall, plus it has a movie theater!
74 místní doporučují
Barton Creek Square
2901 S Capital of Texas Hwy
74 místní doporučují
The mall. Most of the stores you find in a nice mall, plus it has a movie theater!
Neiman Marcus outlet :)
7 místní doporučují
Neiman Marcus Last Call
4115 S Capital of Texas Hwy
7 místní doporučují
Neiman Marcus outlet :)
Vintage & consignment store
38 místní doporučují
Buffalo Exchange
2904 Guadalupe St
38 místní doporučují
Vintage & consignment store
Books, comics, etc
36 místní doporučují
Half Price Books
2929 S Lamar Blvd
36 místní doporučují
Books, comics, etc
Farmer's market on weekend
8 místní doporučují
Mueller Central Drive
Mueller Central Drive
8 místní doporučují
Farmer's market on weekend

Everything Else

Great hours to work out. Day passes and basketball and racquetball courts
20 místní doporučují
LA Fitness
4001 S Lamar Blvd
20 místní doporučují
Great hours to work out. Day passes and basketball and racquetball courts
Decent takeout, and very close
Hunan Lion
4006 S Lamar Blvd
Decent takeout, and very close
Yoga studio
South ToddPilates & Barre
4032 S Lamar Blvd
Yoga studio
BEST massage in the area, can also try out their 'flotation' tanks
Zero Gravity Institute Float Spa
2919 Menchaca Rd
BEST massage in the area, can also try out their 'flotation' tanks
movie theater!
9 místní doporučují
AMC Barton Creek Square 14
2901 S Capital of Texas Hwy
9 místní doporučují
movie theater!

Arts & Culture

Great movies (and food)!!
770 místní doporučují
Alamo Drafthouse Cinema South Lamar
1120 S Lamar Blvd
770 místní doporučují
Great movies (and food)!!
My favorite gallery, and right down the street. They normally have some great exhibits, and a long-running Dr. Seuss exhibit
22 místní doporučují
Ao5 Gallery
10000 S Lamar Blvd
22 místní doporučují
My favorite gallery, and right down the street. They normally have some great exhibits, and a long-running Dr. Seuss exhibit
My favorite place to see plays locally
149 místní doporučují
Zach Theatre
202 S Lamar Blvd
149 místní doporučují
My favorite place to see plays locally
Museum explores the amazing history of the Lone Star State, and it has an IMAX theater with recent releases.
593 místní doporučují
Bullock Texas State History Museum
1800 Congress Ave
593 místní doporučují
Museum explores the amazing history of the Lone Star State, and it has an IMAX theater with recent releases.
One of the largest university art museums in the country. European paintings, modern and contemporary American and Latin American art.
644 místní doporučují
Blanton Museum of Art
200 East Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard
644 místní doporučují
One of the largest university art museums in the country. European paintings, modern and contemporary American and Latin American art.
Best children's museum in the city
272 místní doporučují
Thinkery
1830 Simond Ave
272 místní doporučují
Best children's museum in the city
Amazing performances from ballet, symphony to touring Broadway shows
167 místní doporučují
The Long Center for the Performing Arts
701 W Riverside Dr
167 místní doporučují
Amazing performances from ballet, symphony to touring Broadway shows
Museum and outdoor sculpture garden near Barton Springs and Zilker park
235 místní doporučují
Umlauf Sculpture Garden & Museum
605 Azie Morton Rd
235 místní doporučují
Museum and outdoor sculpture garden near Barton Springs and Zilker park
Outdoor park with walls covered in graffiti. Artists come and paint over what is there, so its constantly changing
207 místní doporučují
Graffiti Park v Castle Hill
1008 Baylor St
207 místní doporučují
Outdoor park with walls covered in graffiti. Artists come and paint over what is there, so its constantly changing
Perfect place for bibliophiles! 36 million literary manuscripts, 1 million rare books, 5 million photographs and a Gutenberg Bible are just a few of its attractions. Added bonus: it's free!
127 místní doporučují
Harry Ransom Center
300 W 21st St
127 místní doporučují
Perfect place for bibliophiles! 36 million literary manuscripts, 1 million rare books, 5 million photographs and a Gutenberg Bible are just a few of its attractions. Added bonus: it's free!
One of only 13 presidential libraries administered by the National Archives and Records Administration. A very interactive, multi-media presentation of 60s history.
240 místní doporučují
LBJ Presidential Library
2313 Red River St
240 místní doporučují
One of only 13 presidential libraries administered by the National Archives and Records Administration. A very interactive, multi-media presentation of 60s history.
Primary space for Austin's local art association. Has some very original exhibits of contemporary art
173 místní doporučují
The Contemporary Austin - Jones Center
700 Congress Ave
173 místní doporučují
Primary space for Austin's local art association. Has some very original exhibits of contemporary art
Small, well curated museum of Mexican Art. Plus a decades long Dia de los Muertos/Day of the Dead celebration
83 místní doporučují
Mexic-Arte Museum
419 Congress Avenue
83 místní doporučují
Small, well curated museum of Mexican Art. Plus a decades long Dia de los Muertos/Day of the Dead celebration
Amazing sculptures on the museum grounds, but primarily outdoors so bring appropriate shoes!
173 místní doporučují
The Contemporary Austin - Jones Center
700 Congress Ave
173 místní doporučují
Amazing sculptures on the museum grounds, but primarily outdoors so bring appropriate shoes!
They have shows and classes
22 místní doporučují
Ballet Austin
501 W 3rd St
22 místní doporučují
They have shows and classes
Cultural center and history museum dedicated to collection, preservation, research and exhibition of African-American cultural material. Check the calendar for activities going on at the center. As a bonus, it is attached to the Carver Branch of the Austin Public Library
21 místní doporučují
George Washington Carver Museum, Cultural and Genealogy Center
1165 Angelina St
21 místní doporučují
Cultural center and history museum dedicated to collection, preservation, research and exhibition of African-American cultural material. Check the calendar for activities going on at the center. As a bonus, it is attached to the Carver Branch of the Austin Public Library

Entertainment & Activities

Sub sandwiches and basic salads
22 místní doporučují
Subway
560 500
22 místní doporučují
Sub sandwiches and basic salads
Country Western dancing classes
478 místní doporučují
Broken Spoke
3201 S Lamar Blvd
478 místní doporučují
Country Western dancing classes
Locally owned theater screening mainly international, documentary, and independent films. Cafe menu with full bar also
347 místní doporučují
Violet Crown Social Club
1111 E 6th St
347 místní doporučují
Locally owned theater screening mainly international, documentary, and independent films. Cafe menu with full bar also
Great venue on UT campus to see musicals, concerts, etc
30 místní doporučují
Bass Concert Hall
510 E 23rd St
30 místní doporučují
Great venue on UT campus to see musicals, concerts, etc
Austin Film Society's theater. My favorite place to go for independent screenings and film festivals.
15 místní doporučují
AFS Cinema
6259 Middle Fiskville Rd
15 místní doporučují
Austin Film Society's theater. My favorite place to go for independent screenings and film festivals.