Guidebook for Austin
Food Scene
Matt's El Rancho
2613 S Lamar BlvdClassic Austin TexMex
Terry Black's Barbecue
1003 Barton Springs RdFamous Lockhart BBQ now available walking distance!
Chuy's
1728 Barton Springs RdOne of the original staples of Barton Springs!
Austin inspired home-cooking, cocktails, and live music. Home of Unplugged at the Grove.
171 locals recommend
Shady Grove
1624 Barton Springs RdAustin inspired home-cooking, cocktails, and live music. Home of Unplugged at the Grove.
Who doesn't love a great Doughnut for buns on their burger?
226 locals recommend
Gourdough's Public House
209 W 5th StWho doesn't love a great Doughnut for buns on their burger?
BAHN MI the Austin Way. Paul Qui's quick hitting flavor bursting brick and mortar converted from the hit trailer
111 locals recommend
East Side King
2310 S Lamar BlvdBAHN MI the Austin Way. Paul Qui's quick hitting flavor bursting brick and mortar converted from the hit trailer
Henri's Cheese & Wine
2026 South Lamar BoulevardCool dive to get wine/beer/cheese and great entree's
Some of the best eats anywhere, let alone Austin. Tyson Cole is the man, and his staff will take care of anything you need!
688 locals recommend
Uchi
801 S Lamar BlvdSome of the best eats anywhere, let alone Austin. Tyson Cole is the man, and his staff will take care of anything you need!
Odd Duck
1201 S Lamar BlvdKickass small plates
Drinks & Nightlife
Uncle Billy's Brewery & Smokehouse
1530 Barton Springs RdHomebrews and great Que
Great Pizzas, even better Beers brewed on site. A MUST for a craft beer nut.
435 locals recommend
The Austin Beer Garden Brewing Co.
1305 W Oltorf StGreat Pizzas, even better Beers brewed on site. A MUST for a craft beer nut.
The Shoe is a place musicians write songs about and cult TV shows like Friday Night Lights are filmed. The oldest original bar in South Austin and proud winner of too many Best Dive awards to count.
31 locals recommend
Horseshoe Lounge
2034 South Lamar BoulevardThe Shoe is a place musicians write songs about and cult TV shows like Friday Night Lights are filmed. The oldest original bar in South Austin and proud winner of too many Best Dive awards to count.
It is known for booking some of the greatest music legends around, performing in an intimate atmosphere that Kris Kristofferson likened to “playing in his own living room”.
284 locals recommend
Saxon Pub
1320 S Lamar BlvdIt is known for booking some of the greatest music legends around, performing in an intimate atmosphere that Kris Kristofferson likened to “playing in his own living room”.
Broken Spoke
3201 S Lamar BlvdLegendary Texas Two Step Dance Hall
Gibson Street Bar
1109 S Lamar BlvdGreat drinks, awesome staff
One of the best local's bars on South Lamar! only a 5 minute walk from the front door. Great TV's for sports fans.
291 locals recommend
Black Sheep Lodge
2108 S Lamar BlvdOne of the best local's bars on South Lamar! only a 5 minute walk from the front door. Great TV's for sports fans.
Everything Else
Great to take a stroll to breath the fresh air or take the kids to the playground!
15 locals recommend
Little Zilker Park
1900 Bluebonnet LnGreat to take a stroll to breath the fresh air or take the kids to the playground!
Late night beer run? Want some Steaks? Bluebonnets got you covered, right across the street.
51 locals recommend
Bluebonnet Food Mart
1701 Bluebonnet LnLate night beer run? Want some Steaks? Bluebonnets got you covered, right across the street.
Cool off in the best natural spring in central Texas! only a 10 minute walk!
2454 locals recommend
Barton Springs Municipal Pool
2201 William Barton DrCool off in the best natural spring in central Texas! only a 10 minute walk!
The legendary home of ACL, Amazing panoramic views of downtown.
1533 locals recommend
Zilker Metropolitan Park
2207 Barton Springs RdThe legendary home of ACL, Amazing panoramic views of downtown.
Arts & Culture
Umlauf Sculpture Garden & Museum
605 Azie Morton RdSculpture garden down the street!
Includes theater where Ballet Austin performs, as well as a park where events such as Fun Fun Fun Fest are located
246 locals recommend
Auditorium Shores at Town Lake Metropolitan Park
900 W Riverside DrIncludes theater where Ballet Austin performs, as well as a park where events such as Fun Fun Fun Fest are located
Sightseeing
Zilker Botanical Garden
2220 Barton Springs RdBeautiful Gardens in Zilker
Shopping
Lick Honest Ice Creams
1100 S Lamar BlvdWalking distance to gourmet ice cream!