Guidebook for Austin
Drinks & Nightlife
Great old pub/biergarten with a huge tap selection. Check out the rotating food trailers, or show up for free bratwurst on Saturday at 5.
131 locals recommend
Draught House Pub & Brewery
4112 Medical PkwyGreat old pub/biergarten with a huge tap selection. Check out the rotating food trailers, or show up for free bratwurst on Saturday at 5.
I've heard Billy called "grandfather of Austin craft beer" - now a retired brewer he owns and runs a greasy burger and craft beer neighborhood bar. It is also a Green Bay Packers bar for cheeseheads.
24 locals recommend
Billy's On Burnet
2105 Hancock DrI've heard Billy called "grandfather of Austin craft beer" - now a retired brewer he owns and runs a greasy burger and craft beer neighborhood bar. It is also a Green Bay Packers bar for cheeseheads.
An authentic Texas honytonk treasure. Come for live music, two-stepping, and ice cold American lager. Sunday night chicken s*** bingo is an Austin tradition.
166 locals recommend
Ginny's Little Longhorn Saloon
5434 Burnet RdAn authentic Texas honytonk treasure. Come for live music, two-stepping, and ice cold American lager. Sunday night chicken s*** bingo is an Austin tradition.
Vino Vino
4119 Guadalupe StPerfectly romantic wine bar. $$
Maker of some of the best beer in Texas. For maximum enjoyment, avoid the evening crowds. $
175 locals recommend
Pinthouse Pizza
4729 Burnet RdMaker of some of the best beer in Texas. For maximum enjoyment, avoid the evening crowds. $
If fancy beers are your thing, this is your place. The french-peasant menu is great too. The front has social bench seating and the back has private dining table niches. $$
74 locals recommend
Hopfields
3110 Guadalupe StIf fancy beers are your thing, this is your place. The french-peasant menu is great too. The front has social bench seating and the back has private dining table niches. $$
One of Austin's largest and fastest-growing breweries; also one of its best.
87 locals recommend
Austin Beerworks
3001 Industrial TerraceOne of Austin's largest and fastest-growing breweries; also one of its best.
Food Scene
Awesome coffee shop with a surprisingly excellent kitchen. Becoming known for their sweet and savory pancakes. $
107 locals recommend
Upper Crust Bakery
4508 Burnet RdAwesome coffee shop with a surprisingly excellent kitchen. Becoming known for their sweet and savory pancakes. $
Homestyle Mexican cooking. Addictive and cheap breakfast burritos on homemade tortillas. $
20 locals recommend
La Cocina de Consuelo
4516 Burnet RdHomestyle Mexican cooking. Addictive and cheap breakfast burritos on homemade tortillas. $
Fresh and simple ingredients make some of the best tacos in Austin. People buy so many tacos at breakfast and lunch, they close at 3 p.m. $
247 locals recommend
Tacodeli
4200 N Lamar BlvdFresh and simple ingredients make some of the best tacos in Austin. People buy so many tacos at breakfast and lunch, they close at 3 p.m. $
A bright, inviting casual restaurant preparing French-American dishes from scratch. Don't miss the cheese case. If walking, use the pedestrian bridge at 49th and Woodbridge. $$
44 locals recommend
épicerie café & grocery
2307 Hancock DrA bright, inviting casual restaurant preparing French-American dishes from scratch. Don't miss the cheese case. If walking, use the pedestrian bridge at 49th and Woodbridge. $$
Stylish new restaurant, fusing Asian with southern comfort. $$
90 locals recommend
The Peached Tortilla
5520 Burnet RdStylish new restaurant, fusing Asian with southern comfort. $$
The name says it all, and the smells inside will make you order more than you had planned. $
23 locals recommend
Tiny Pies
5035 Burnet RdThe name says it all, and the smells inside will make you order more than you had planned. $
Tyson Cole's Uchiko is known for inventive sushi and excellent service. Try the "Social Hour" menu for excellent value. $$$
309 locals recommend
Uchiko
4200 N Lamar BlvdTyson Cole's Uchiko is known for inventive sushi and excellent service. Try the "Social Hour" menu for excellent value. $$$
George W. Bush proposed to Laura at this beautiful Mexican-interior restaurant. The brunch is legendary. $$$
162 locals recommend
Fonda San Miguel Restaurant
2330 W N Loop BlvdGeorge W. Bush proposed to Laura at this beautiful Mexican-interior restaurant. The brunch is legendary. $$$
Houndstooth Coffee
4200 N Lamar BlvdDedicated to obsessively perfect coffee, and it shows. $$
The Mediterranean sandwiches and salads at this grocery are delicious and convenient. Closed Sunday. $
13 locals recommend
Phoenicia Bakery & Deli
4701 Burnet RdThe Mediterranean sandwiches and salads at this grocery are delicious and convenient. Closed Sunday. $
Titaya's Thai Cuisine
5501 N Lamar BlvdWonderful Thai restaurant. $
Classic Austin diner with seasonal menu, famous pancakes, and a full bar. 24/7. $
144 locals recommend
Kerbey Lane Cafe - Central
3704 Kerbey LnClassic Austin diner with seasonal menu, famous pancakes, and a full bar. 24/7. $
Well-executed Tex-Mex with ample seating and quick service. You can't go wrong with enchiladas and margaritas. $
23 locals recommend
Santa Rita Cantina
1206 W 38th StWell-executed Tex-Mex with ample seating and quick service. You can't go wrong with enchiladas and margaritas. $
From the duck pastrami rueben to the chocolate bacon tart, everything is house made and delicious. $$
47 locals recommend
Noble Sandwich Co.
4805 Burnet RdFrom the duck pastrami rueben to the chocolate bacon tart, everything is house made and delicious. $$
5000 Burnet Rd
5000 Burnet RoadThis food trailer park includes Sonora Hot Dogs and Gourdough's Donuts. $
Teo Espresso, Gelato, and Bella Vita
1206 W 38th StAwesome gelato.
Unpretentious setting and amazing food. Great patio that pairs well with a glass of carefully procured wines. $$
54 locals recommend
Texas French Bread
2900 Rio Grande StUnpretentious setting and amazing food. Great patio that pairs well with a glass of carefully procured wines. $$
The first co-op owned brew pub in America that is 3,000 members strong. Fish and chips go well with a pint of their house brewed Dock Hand. $
132 locals recommend
Black Star Co-op
7020 Easy Wind DrThe first co-op owned brew pub in America that is 3,000 members strong. Fish and chips go well with a pint of their house brewed Dock Hand. $
You came to Austin for the BBQ but you don't have time for the lines? The Micklethwait trailer is for the locals: melt-in-your-mouth brisket, more-than-perfect sides, and killer sweet potatah pie. $
215 locals recommend
Micklethwait Craft Meats
1309 Rosewood AveYou came to Austin for the BBQ but you don't have time for the lines? The Micklethwait trailer is for the locals: melt-in-your-mouth brisket, more-than-perfect sides, and killer sweet potatah pie. $
Essentials
Central Market is the "foodie" version of the great Texas grocer HEB. From produce to prepared foods, it's great. We often have beverages or snacks at the cafe while our kids enjoy the playground.
765 locals recommend
Central Market
4477 S Lamar BlvdCentral Market is the "foodie" version of the great Texas grocer HEB. From produce to prepared foods, it's great. We often have beverages or snacks at the cafe while our kids enjoy the playground.
A surprisingly complete selection of groceries at this gas station, including things like almond milk and whole grain bread. You pay more for convenience.
13 locals recommend
Rosedale Market
1309 W 45th StA surprisingly complete selection of groceries at this gas station, including things like almond milk and whole grain bread. You pay more for convenience.
H-E-B
5808 Burnet RdThe most Texan of Texas grocery store chains.
Sightseeing
Mount Bonnell
Unbeatable views of the city.
Between the scenery, the peacocks, and the bridal parties, you are guaranteed a unique photo opportunity at this public park.
178 locals recommend
Mayfield Park and Nature Preserve
3505 W 35th StBetween the scenery, the peacocks, and the bridal parties, you are guaranteed a unique photo opportunity at this public park.
Interesting sculptures and great views of the lake at this mostly outdoor museum.
173 locals recommend
The Contemporary Austin - Jones Center
700 Congress AveInteresting sculptures and great views of the lake at this mostly outdoor museum.
Renowned for its sunset views, this destination bar/restaurant is now home to an excellent brewery.
507 locals recommend
The Oasis On Lake Travis
6550 Comanche TrailRenowned for its sunset views, this destination bar/restaurant is now home to an excellent brewery.
Shopping
Full of quirky treasures and fun window displays. Supports AIDS/HIV patients.
16 locals recommend
Top Drawer Thrift
5312 Burnet RdFull of quirky treasures and fun window displays. Supports AIDS/HIV patients.
SparkleKids Upscale Resale
2810 Menchaca RdStylish selection of secondhand and consignment kids' stuff.
Entertainment & Activities
A public park with a great playground and free swimming pool during the summer.
39 locals recommend
Ramsey Neighborhood Park
4301 Rosedale AveA public park with a great playground and free swimming pool during the summer.
This park includes a playground, splash pad, and a farmers' market from 4-8 p.m. on Wednesdays.
4600 Triangle Ave
4600 Triangle AvenueThis park includes a playground, splash pad, and a farmers' market from 4-8 p.m. on Wednesdays.
Arts & Culture
The no-phones no-talking assigned-seats movie theater with legendary food and beverage service.
171 locals recommend
Alamo Drafthouse Village
2700 W Anderson LnThe no-phones no-talking assigned-seats movie theater with legendary food and beverage service.