Guidebook for Austin
Drinks & Nightlife
Great outdoor dining, brunch, walking distance. They say Mediterranean food, its all good. Great bartender too.
14 locals recommend
Fino Restaurant Patio & Bar
2905 San Gabriel StGreat outdoor dining, brunch, walking distance. They say Mediterranean food, its all good. Great bartender too.
Austins "real" pub. Beer only but its all good. Food trucks on some weeknights. Always good. Everybody knows everybody there, so introduce yourself...
131 locals recommend
Draught House Pub & Brewery
4112 Medical PkwyAustins "real" pub. Beer only but its all good. Food trucks on some weeknights. Always good. Everybody knows everybody there, so introduce yourself...
This is the spot for the absolute freshest fish, oysters, champagne cocktails. Valet parking! Don't take a big group, its tiny...try a random hour like 3 pm if you want to sit outside and linger...
246 locals recommend
Clark's Oyster Bar
1200 W 6th StThis is the spot for the absolute freshest fish, oysters, champagne cocktails. Valet parking! Don't take a big group, its tiny...try a random hour like 3 pm if you want to sit outside and linger...
Lively neighborhood hot spot think Bar not Restaurant (a little far away 10 minutes north) Good food, they actually do a great brunch too. Tip: Not crowded for brunch.
155 locals recommend
drink.well.
207 E 53rd StLively neighborhood hot spot think Bar not Restaurant (a little far away 10 minutes north) Good food, they actually do a great brunch too. Tip: Not crowded for brunch.
Food Scene
Cool italian joint that feels like a tree house. Check out the upstairs bar and the patio.
64 locals recommend
Olive & June
3411 Glenview AveCool italian joint that feels like a tree house. Check out the upstairs bar and the patio.
the Only spot for breakfast tacos! The long line moves fast. Its worth it. Tell em Randy and Ford sent you.
247 locals recommend
Tacodeli
4200 N Lamar Blvdthe Only spot for breakfast tacos! The long line moves fast. Its worth it. Tell em Randy and Ford sent you.
Stay away from the Trendy Downtown chains, hit up ALC for great steaks, drinks, and about 1/2 a mile home after dinner.
31 locals recommend
Austin Land & Cattle Company
1205 N Lamar BlvdStay away from the Trendy Downtown chains, hit up ALC for great steaks, drinks, and about 1/2 a mile home after dinner.
UT's purveyor of BBQ for decades, hit em up early for some unsliced brisket or sausage, then bring it home for later in the day. If your are eating there, get the Turbo T-Man. Dont ask, just get it.
Bert's Bar-B-Q
907 W 24th StUT's purveyor of BBQ for decades, hit em up early for some unsliced brisket or sausage, then bring it home for later in the day. If your are eating there, get the Turbo T-Man. Dont ask, just get it.
Everything Else
The Pharmacy in the hood. Shop for cool gifts and gadgets while they fill your RX. Or grab a sandwich or cookies next door at Food Food. If you are really sick, they can deliver. Just call.
20 locals recommend
Tarrytown Pharmacy Inc
2727 Exposition BlvdThe Pharmacy in the hood. Shop for cool gifts and gadgets while they fill your RX. Or grab a sandwich or cookies next door at Food Food. If you are really sick, they can deliver. Just call.
The 'hood grocery store. Swing in, park right by the door, all you could possibly need during your stay. Bring some paper bags from under the sink and you'll look like a real Austinite. Or buy 'em..
291 locals recommend
Fresh Plus Grocery
1221 W Lynn StThe 'hood grocery store. Swing in, park right by the door, all you could possibly need during your stay. Bring some paper bags from under the sink and you'll look like a real Austinite. Or buy 'em..
Go away from downtown to the nearest Liquor store. It seems counter intuitive. Easy access, park at the door. They know wine. They have all liquor. Dont forget ice. Our icemaker runs out.
9 locals recommend
Steve's Liquor & Fine Wines
2425 Exposition BlvdGo away from downtown to the nearest Liquor store. It seems counter intuitive. Easy access, park at the door. They know wine. They have all liquor. Dont forget ice. Our icemaker runs out.