Guidebook for Austin
Food Scene
Torchy's Tacos
1311 South 1st StreetSome of the best tacos in town and they have a monthly special!
Sway
1417 S 1st StInnovative Thai food - one of the hottest restaurants in town
Good Vietnamese food but maybe a little pricey (unless you're from NYC)
426 locals recommend
Elizabeth Street Cafe
1501 S 1st StGood Vietnamese food but maybe a little pricey (unless you're from NYC)
Gourdough's Public House
209 W 5th StHuge doughnuts but really like funnel cake
Mellizoz Tacos
5207 Brodie LaneAnother solid taco spot. They have migas!
Home Slice Pizza
1415 S Congress AveFamous pizzeria in town and on South Congress
Hopdoddy Burger Bar
1400 S Congress AveSome of the best burgers in town...be ready for a wait
Perla's
1400 S Congress AveFresh oysters and other seafood
Best ice cream in town. So many choices and combinations for toppings
397 locals recommend
Amys Ice Creams
1301 S Congress AveBest ice cream in town. So many choices and combinations for toppings
Vespaio
1610 S Congress AveBest Italian food in Austin!
24 Diner
600 N Lamar Blvd24 hour diner
Magnolia Cafe
1920 S Congress Ave24 hour diner
Uchi
801 S Lamar BlvdMost popular sushi place in town. Need a reservation
Odd Duck
1201 S Lamar BlvdOne of the hottest restaurants in the country!
Chuy's
1728 Barton Springs RdGreat Tex-Mex
Sandy's Hamburgers
603 Barton Springs RdCheap burgers
McDonald's
2426 E Riverside DrNot vouching for McD's but sometimes you get a craving
Austin's Pizza South Lamar
1817 S Lamar BlvdBest pizza delivery around!
One of the most famous places in Austin - created by Top Chef Paul Qui
111 locals recommend
East Side King
2310 S Lamar BlvdOne of the most famous places in Austin - created by Top Chef Paul Qui
Drinks & Nightlife
The Austin Beer Garden Brewing Co.
1305 W Oltorf StNice beer garden/bier garten
Güero's Taco Bar
1412 S Congress AveFood is mediocre but good drinks and outdoor live music
Doc's Motorworks
1123 South Congress AvenueSports bar - mediocre food
The Highball
1120 S Lamar BlvdGreat speakeasy in Alamo Drafthouse complex
Gibson Street Bar
1109 S Lamar BlvdCool bar with food trucks
Black Sheep Lodge
2108 S Lamar BlvdGood sports bar with good food
Clive Bar
609 Davis StHottest bar district right now
The Ginger Man Austin
301 Lavaca Street100+ beers on tap
Banger's Sausage House & Beer Garden
79 Rainey St100 beers on tap
Icenhauer's
83 Rainey St$5 huge sangria
Everything Else
La Pâtisserie
602 W Annie StAuthentic French bakery
Butler Metro Park
1000 Barton Springs RdSecond nicest park in town with amazing views!
Famous people watching and 68 degree water for those hot summer days!
2454 locals recommend
Barton Springs Municipal Pool
2201 William Barton DrFamous people watching and 68 degree water for those hot summer days!
Deep Eddy Municipal Pool
401 Deep Eddy AveGreat pool and people watching!
One of the largest Whole Foods in the world as it is the HQ. Amazing people watching
1332 locals recommend
Whole Foods Market
525 N Lamar BlvdOne of the largest Whole Foods in the world as it is the HQ. Amazing people watching
Austin Convention Center
500 E Cesar Chavez StHub of SXSW
Whataburger
601 Barton Springs Rd24 hour fast food
Arts & Culture
The Long Center for the Performing Arts
701 W Riverside DrSymphony, Ballet
ACL Festival and large wide open spaces with downtown views!
1533 locals recommend
Zilker Metropolitan Park
2207 Barton Springs RdACL Festival and large wide open spaces with downtown views!
World famous Alamo Drafthouse where they serve food, beer during awesome movies!
770 locals recommend
Alamo Drafthouse Cinema South Lamar
1120 S Lamar BlvdWorld famous Alamo Drafthouse where they serve food, beer during awesome movies!
Peter Pan Mini Golf
1207 Barton Springs RdBYOB mini golf!
BYOB pitch and putt! 9 holes and only need pitching wedge and putter which you can rent for $2. Green fee = $8
63 locals recommend
Butler Park Pitch & Putt
201 Lee Barton DrBYOB pitch and putt! 9 holes and only need pitching wedge and putter which you can rent for $2. Green fee = $8
Sightseeing
Lady Bird Lake Trail
Lady Bird Lake Trail10 mile running loop where tons of locals run and bike!
Parks & Nature
Hamilton Pool Preserve
24300 Hamilton Pool Rd