Guidebook for Austin
Food Scene
Super flavorful Austrailian Thai. Very popular and busy.
https://swayaustin.com
349 helybéli ajánlásával
Sway
1417 S 1st StSuper flavorful Austrailian Thai. Very popular and busy.
https://swayaustin.com
Nice place to grab some more traditional Thai food or coffee drink. They use mostly locally sourced, fresh ingredients.
189 helybéli ajánlásával
Thai Fresh
909 W Mary StNice place to grab some more traditional Thai food or coffee drink. They use mostly locally sourced, fresh ingredients.
A bit of Paris in Austin. Amazing macrons and other baked goods. Salads and some sandwiches too.
55 helybéli ajánlásával
La Pâtisserie
602 W Annie StA bit of Paris in Austin. Amazing macrons and other baked goods. Salads and some sandwiches too.
Interior Mexican food and drinks. Killer margaritas.
277 helybéli ajánlásával
Polvo's Mexican Restaurant
2004 South 1st StreetInterior Mexican food and drinks. Killer margaritas.
Bustling French Vietnamese Cafe. They serve breakfast, lunch and dinner 7 days a week.
426 helybéli ajánlásával
Elizabeth Street Cafe
1501 S 1st StBustling French Vietnamese Cafe. They serve breakfast, lunch and dinner 7 days a week.
Gourdough's Public House
209 W 5th StPopular food cart with amazing donuts.
This is probably the restaurant we frequent the most in all of Austin. Truly inventive modern Japanese. Sushi is great, but they really shine in the composed plates that are meant for sharing.
688 helybéli ajánlásával
Uchi
801 S Lamar BlvdThis is probably the restaurant we frequent the most in all of Austin. Truly inventive modern Japanese. Sushi is great, but they really shine in the composed plates that are meant for sharing.
Unexciting, but decent vegetarian fare. Local hangout and great for people watching on the outdoor patio.
565 helybéli ajánlásával
Bouldin Creek Cafe
1900 S 1st StUnexciting, but decent vegetarian fare. Local hangout and great for people watching on the outdoor patio.
El Tacorrido
2316 S 1st StHandy drive through taco joint.
Perla's
1400 S Congress AveGo straight to the bar and get some oysters on the half shell.
Great coffee shop with nice back deck. Also, don't miss the El Primo taco cart out front - really great tacos (breakfast and otherwise) at a great price.
115 helybéli ajánlásával
Once Over Coffee Bar
2009 S 1st StGreat coffee shop with nice back deck. Also, don't miss the El Primo taco cart out front - really great tacos (breakfast and otherwise) at a great price.
One of our favorite Mexican restaurants in town. Good margaritas, too.
200 helybéli ajánlásával
Curra's Grill
614 E Oltorf StOne of our favorite Mexican restaurants in town. Good margaritas, too.
Tiny, cute, pre-fixe hyper local restaurant owned by a husband and wife team. Menu based on food from hot weather areas. Also check out the wine garden out back, now with dedicated food truck to go with their assortment of interesting wines.
179 helybéli ajánlásával
LENOIR
1807 S 1st StTiny, cute, pre-fixe hyper local restaurant owned by a husband and wife team. Menu based on food from hot weather areas. Also check out the wine garden out back, now with dedicated food truck to go with their assortment of interesting wines.
Amazing gelato shop. Run by a dude from Milan and his wife, they use the freshest seasonal and locally sourced ingredients to make a superior product.
120 helybéli ajánlásával
Dolce Neve Gelato
1713 S 1st StAmazing gelato shop. Run by a dude from Milan and his wife, they use the freshest seasonal and locally sourced ingredients to make a superior product.
Alcomar
1816 South 1st StreetFresh mexican-inspired seafood and full bar with great margaritas.
Bustling bar and restaurant with lots of excellent small plates for sharing.
85 helybéli ajánlásával
Swift's Attic
315 Congress AveBustling bar and restaurant with lots of excellent small plates for sharing.
Home to a slew of amazing restaurants, bars, and stores. Including Paul Qui’s 12-seat , Otoko, a California-inspired menu at Café No Sé, a wood- wood-fired, meat-centric menu at Central Standard.
68 helybéli ajánlásával
South Congress Hotel
1603 S Congress AveHome to a slew of amazing restaurants, bars, and stores. Including Paul Qui’s 12-seat , Otoko, a California-inspired menu at Café No Sé, a wood- wood-fired, meat-centric menu at Central Standard.
A jewel-box interior of gleaming white, marble, brass, and wood is the picture-perfect setting for healthy-ish dishes like huevos rancheros and green juice at breakfast and shrimp and grits at dinner.
176 helybéli ajánlásával
Josephine House
1601 Waterston AveA jewel-box interior of gleaming white, marble, brass, and wood is the picture-perfect setting for healthy-ish dishes like huevos rancheros and green juice at breakfast and shrimp and grits at dinner.
Restored 80-year-old home marries traditional southern charm and modern design. Savor familiar southern comforts as well as innovative dishes. Be sure to order the off-menu biscuits.
39 helybéli ajánlásával
Olamaie
1610 San Antonio StRestored 80-year-old home marries traditional southern charm and modern design. Savor familiar southern comforts as well as innovative dishes. Be sure to order the off-menu biscuits.
Rene Ortiz and Laura Sawicki’s spot located in a former gas station and laundromat is one of the coolest tables in town.
397 helybéli ajánlásával
Launderette
2115 Holly StRene Ortiz and Laura Sawicki’s spot located in a former gas station and laundromat is one of the coolest tables in town.
Farm to table dishes for sharing plus extensive cocktail menu. Nice outdoor patio in the 2nd Street District. Lively.
82 helybéli ajánlásával
Second Bar + Kitchen
200 Congress AveFarm to table dishes for sharing plus extensive cocktail menu. Nice outdoor patio in the 2nd Street District. Lively.
Fixe's interpretation of family dinner may sound familiar with biscuits and fried chicken on the menu, but each dish has been infused with surprising flavors that are prepared in a modern style
45 helybéli ajánlásával
Fixe Southern House
500 W 5th StFixe's interpretation of family dinner may sound familiar with biscuits and fried chicken on the menu, but each dish has been infused with surprising flavors that are prepared in a modern style
Offering coffee as well and breakfast, lunch and dinner in a casual setting with great outdoor seating.
495 helybéli ajánlásával
Jo's Coffee
1300 S Congress AveOffering coffee as well and breakfast, lunch and dinner in a casual setting with great outdoor seating.
Just reopened under new ownership after a year of renovations, this iconic restaurant is housed in a historic mansion just down the street from ours. It serves excellent cocktails and modern twists on Southern classics. Be on the lookout for the resident peacocks which also roam the 'hood.
18 helybéli ajánlásával
Green Pastures Events
811 W Live Oak StJust reopened under new ownership after a year of renovations, this iconic restaurant is housed in a historic mansion just down the street from ours. It serves excellent cocktails and modern twists on Southern classics. Be on the lookout for the resident peacocks which also roam the 'hood.
Seasonally inspired farm to table restaurant serving American cuisine in a Dim Sum Style as well as ala carte. They also forage many wild ingredients and grind their own grains for pasta (hence the name)
69 helybéli ajánlásával
Emmer & Rye
51 Rainey StSeasonally inspired farm to table restaurant serving American cuisine in a Dim Sum Style as well as ala carte. They also forage many wild ingredients and grind their own grains for pasta (hence the name)
Authentic Italian. The kitchen is driven wholly by handmade and locally-sourced ingredients, with the chefs doing all their own butchering, using every part of the animal. Fresh pasta, breads, stocks, charcuterie, desserts and cheese are all made in house. The wines are specifically chosen to complement the food, and are primarily Italian and French wines from boutique, family owned and small production producers.
158 helybéli ajánlásával
Vespaio
1610 S Congress AveAuthentic Italian. The kitchen is driven wholly by handmade and locally-sourced ingredients, with the chefs doing all their own butchering, using every part of the animal. Fresh pasta, breads, stocks, charcuterie, desserts and cheese are all made in house. The wines are specifically chosen to complement the food, and are primarily Italian and French wines from boutique, family owned and small production producers.
Newish modern Interior Mexican spot with a bustling bar scene. Focus on natural and clean ingredients for the food and bar, which features organic agaves and curated tequilas and mezcals sourced from Mexico.
65 helybéli ajánlásával
ATX Cocina
110 San Antonio StNewish modern Interior Mexican spot with a bustling bar scene. Focus on natural and clean ingredients for the food and bar, which features organic agaves and curated tequilas and mezcals sourced from Mexico.
Officially named "June's All Day" - upscale, neighborhood hang. Situated on a sunny corner of South Congress Avenue, June’s offers breakfast, brunch, and grab-and-go pastries & coffee by morning, with an all-day bistro menu late into the evenings. The food is complemented by Master Sommelier June Rodil’s frequently changing wine & bar program.
151 helybéli ajánlásával
June's
1722 S Congress AveOfficially named "June's All Day" - upscale, neighborhood hang. Situated on a sunny corner of South Congress Avenue, June’s offers breakfast, brunch, and grab-and-go pastries & coffee by morning, with an all-day bistro menu late into the evenings. The food is complemented by Master Sommelier June Rodil’s frequently changing wine & bar program.
Serving super fresh breakfasts and lunches. Their cuisine features dishes you would find in your classic American diner paired with some Texas BBQ favorites from thier trusty ole' smoker, Flapjack.
36 helybéli ajánlásával
Phoebe's Diner
533 W Oltorf StServing super fresh breakfasts and lunches. Their cuisine features dishes you would find in your classic American diner paired with some Texas BBQ favorites from thier trusty ole' smoker, Flapjack.
We love sitting at the low bar here and getting a cocktail and a few dishes. The food is phenomenal, service gracious and you get to watch the open kitchen in action. Highly recommend.
99 helybéli ajánlásával
Juniper
2400 E Cesar Chavez StWe love sitting at the low bar here and getting a cocktail and a few dishes. The food is phenomenal, service gracious and you get to watch the open kitchen in action. Highly recommend.
Open every day, this food truck serves up excellent homemade ice creams and baked goods. Plus, it's just down the alley. Run by a super sweet couple who relocated from Boston for the express purpose of creating this awesome place here in Austin.
10 helybéli ajánlásával
Manolis Ice Cream Pastries & Cakes
8907 W Live Oak StOpen every day, this food truck serves up excellent homemade ice creams and baked goods. Plus, it's just down the alley. Run by a super sweet couple who relocated from Boston for the express purpose of creating this awesome place here in Austin.
This great juice, smoothie and plant based food shop is just down the alley. They also offer cold brew coffee and snacks, plus a selection of vinyl for your collection.
519 helybéli ajánlásával
JuiceLand
1625 Barton Springs RdThis great juice, smoothie and plant based food shop is just down the alley. They also offer cold brew coffee and snacks, plus a selection of vinyl for your collection.
Essentials
If you need to pick up beer, some groceries, wine or food to go this is a great little place.
45 helybéli ajánlásával
RiverCity Market & Deli
2209 S Congress AveIf you need to pick up beer, some groceries, wine or food to go this is a great little place.
Great little market with a good selection of groceries, snacks, sandwiches, wine and beer.
87 helybéli ajánlásával
FARM TO MARKET GROCERY
1718 S Congress AveGreat little market with a good selection of groceries, snacks, sandwiches, wine and beer.
Closest large grocery store. Not as upscale as Whole Foods but has decent selection of organics.
1667 helybéli ajánlásával
H-E-B
5808 Burnet RdClosest large grocery store. Not as upscale as Whole Foods but has decent selection of organics.
One of the largest Whole Foods in the country. Lots of in store dining options, plus huge salad bar/deli area.
1332 helybéli ajánlásával
Whole Foods Market
525 N Lamar BlvdOne of the largest Whole Foods in the country. Lots of in store dining options, plus huge salad bar/deli area.
Just down the alley in the same shopping strip as Fair Bean coffee.
12 helybéli ajánlásával
Capitol Cleaners & Tailors
1408 S 1st StJust down the alley in the same shopping strip as Fair Bean coffee.
SpinZone Laundry SoCo
2424 S Congress Ave24 hour laundry, also offers wash/dry/fold service
Nice day spa with excellent practitioners in a soothing setting.
14 helybéli ajánlásával
Viva Day Spa
215 S Lamar BlvdNice day spa with excellent practitioners in a soothing setting.
Shopping
Great boutique for those into fashion. The South Congress location carries more accessible brands than the flagship store downtown. Carries both men's and women's clothing, plus housewares.
40 helybéli ajánlásával
By George
1400 S Congress AveGreat boutique for those into fashion. The South Congress location carries more accessible brands than the flagship store downtown. Carries both men's and women's clothing, plus housewares.
Moss Designer Consignment
705 S Lamar BlvdSuperb selection of high-end clothing, gently used.
An 85/15 mix of vintage and new, with some really show stopping vintage finds.
Garment Modern + Vintage
701 S Lamar BlvdAn 85/15 mix of vintage and new, with some really show stopping vintage finds.
Austin’s authority on colorful, cool & contemporary design. Local talent is thoughtfully incorporated with an assortment of designers, some exclusive to the store, from around the globe.
7 helybéli ajánlásával
Nannie Inez
701 S Lamar BlvdAustin’s authority on colorful, cool & contemporary design. Local talent is thoughtfully incorporated with an assortment of designers, some exclusive to the store, from around the globe.
Men's boutique stocking designer labels in classic & modern styles, plus books & accessories
67 helybéli ajánlásával
STAG Provisions For Men
1423 S Congress AveMen's boutique stocking designer labels in classic & modern styles, plus books & accessories
Known for keeping things clean and simple, the store has a large selection of jeans and shoes. They also pre-wash and dry all of the merchandise so customers never need to worry about items shrinking.
9 helybéli ajánlásával
Service Menswear
1400 S Congress AveKnown for keeping things clean and simple, the store has a large selection of jeans and shoes. They also pre-wash and dry all of the merchandise so customers never need to worry about items shrinking.
Drinks & Nightlife
Perpetually busy beer garden with local brew on tap. Large indoor and outdoor seating areas.
435 helybéli ajánlásával
The Austin Beer Garden Brewing Co.
1305 W Oltorf StPerpetually busy beer garden with local brew on tap. Large indoor and outdoor seating areas.
The Roosevelt Room
307 W 5th StInventive cocktails in an industrial space.
Home Slice Pizza
1415 S Congress Ave