Guidebook for Austin
Food Scene
JuiceLand
1625 Barton Springs RdGood juice and a cast of characters.
Great farm to table restaurant with excellent food, cocktails and an outdoor area overlooking the river.
197 locals recommend
Jacoby's Restaurant & Mercantile
3235 E Cesar Chavez StGreat farm to table restaurant with excellent food, cocktails and an outdoor area overlooking the river.
This locations serves up amazing breakfast in addition to innovative lunch, dinner and cocktails.
211 locals recommend
Counter Cafe
1914 E 6th StThis locations serves up amazing breakfast in addition to innovative lunch, dinner and cocktails.
El Sapo
900 West 10th StreetAmazing burgers and excellent margaritas.
Takoba
1411 E 7th StOur FAVORITE margarita is found here. Excellent happy hour prices. drink.
Reliable Tex-Mex from one of Austin's iconic families. Also, be sure to order some Bob Armstrong to go with those chips and your very good margarita.
304 locals recommend
Matt's El Rancho
2613 S Lamar BlvdReliable Tex-Mex from one of Austin's iconic families. Also, be sure to order some Bob Armstrong to go with those chips and your very good margarita.
Hillside Farmacy
1209 E 11th StVery good farm to table restaurant with great cocktails.
La Barbecue
2401 E Cesar Chavez StExcellent barbecue and the line is not quite as long as Franklin's.
Anthony Bourdain described Franklin's Barbecue as the best he's ever had. Arrive early, wait in line and decide for yourself.
919 locals recommend
Franklin Barbecue
900 E 11th StAnthony Bourdain described Franklin's Barbecue as the best he's ever had. Arrive early, wait in line and decide for yourself.
Great coffee, bakery and an excellent choice for any meal. Fun communal seating outdoors.
54 locals recommend
Texas French Bread
2900 Rio Grande StGreat coffee, bakery and an excellent choice for any meal. Fun communal seating outdoors.
Easy walk to excellent morning coffee or cocktails in a funky atmosphere. Live music.
246 locals recommend
The Buzz Mill
1505 Town Creek DrEasy walk to excellent morning coffee or cocktails in a funky atmosphere. Live music.
An Austin institution featuring classic Texas burgers and frozen custard at a no frills walk up establishment.
43 locals recommend
Sandy's Hamburgers
603 Barton Springs RdAn Austin institution featuring classic Texas burgers and frozen custard at a no frills walk up establishment.
Via 313 Pizza
10106 W 6th StBEST PIZZA IN AUSTIN.
Via 313 Pizza - Rainey Street
96 Rainey StBEST PIZZA IN AUSTIN.
Brick and mortar location. Well worth the drive and the wait. Craft beer and cocktails and the BEST PIZZA IN AUSTIN.
372 locals recommend
Via 313 Pizza
10106 W 6th StBrick and mortar location. Well worth the drive and the wait. Craft beer and cocktails and the BEST PIZZA IN AUSTIN.
Pimm's Cup on tap and New Orleans cuisine served up in a Jetson's worthy retro atmosphere.
140 locals recommend
Sawyer & Co
4827 E Cesar Chavez StPimm's Cup on tap and New Orleans cuisine served up in a Jetson's worthy retro atmosphere.
Cenote
1010 E Cesar Chavez StGood coffee!
Juan in a Million
2300 E Cesar Chavez StDelicious Tex-Mex for breakfast or dinner.
Mongers
4119 Guadalupe StreetExcellent seafood at reasonable prices. Beer & wine only.
Botticelli's
1321 S Congress AveDelicious authentic Italian in a great setting on SoCo.
Blue Dahlia Bistro
1115 E 11th StBistro style with excellent food and awesome outdoor dining.
Justine's
4710 E 5th StCuisine de la Française with wonderful dining al fresco.
Komé
5301 Airport BlvdExcellent sushi in a vibrant atmosphere.
Everything Else
J & J Spirits
1131 E 11th StVery cool independent liquor store with outstanding wine selection.
Who doesn't need to make a quick trip to the drugstore when you're travelling?
143 locals recommend
Walgreens
2501 S Lamar BlvdWho doesn't need to make a quick trip to the drugstore when you're travelling?
H-E-B plus!
2508 E Riverside DrGroceries and gas.
Essentials
Starbucks
1201 Barbara Jordan BlvdSometimes you just need to drive through and get a latte.
This is the closest liquor store to our home. They have a very good selection of wines, spirits and beers from around the world.
33 locals recommend
Twin Liquors
4001 S Lamar BlvdThis is the closest liquor store to our home. They have a very good selection of wines, spirits and beers from around the world.
Drinks & Nightlife
Home of the world famous PBS series "Austin City Limits". This is one of our favorite venues for live music!
326 locals recommend
ACL Live
310 W Willie Nelson BlvdHome of the world famous PBS series "Austin City Limits". This is one of our favorite venues for live music!
Very interesting craft cocktails and creative food served in an atmosphere paying homage to our Texas Music heritage. Geraldine's is located in the Van Zandt Hotel, named for the legendary singer/songwriter, Townes Van Zandt.
48 locals recommend
Geraldine's
605 Davis StVery interesting craft cocktails and creative food served in an atmosphere paying homage to our Texas Music heritage. Geraldine's is located in the Van Zandt Hotel, named for the legendary singer/songwriter, Townes Van Zandt.
Parish
501 E 6th StCheck the schedule to see who is playing.
This is a favorite of locals and visitors alike with a variety of unique bars and restaurants featuring live music.
793 locals recommend
Rainey Street
Rainey StreetThis is a favorite of locals and visitors alike with a variety of unique bars and restaurants featuring live music.
Threadgill's World Headquarters
301 W Riverside DrThis is a favorite venue for live music.
The Continental Gallery
1313 S Congress AveLegendary venue featuring legendary musicians.
Parks & Nature
Zilker Metropolitan Park
2207 Barton Springs RdThe iconic ACL festival takes place here.
This chilly, spring fed pool is a must visit when the weather is warm.
2454 locals recommend
Barton Springs Municipal Pool
2201 William Barton DrThis chilly, spring fed pool is a must visit when the weather is warm.
SUP ATX
Stand up paddle boarding is a favorite pastime in ATX.
Mount Bonnell
Beautiful waterfall and gorgeous natural pool. Reservations required but worth it.
588 locals recommend
Hamilton Pool Preserve
24300 Hamilton Pool RdBeautiful waterfall and gorgeous natural pool. Reservations required but worth it.
Iconic town lake named for the former First Lady and wife of the 36th President, Lyndon Baines Johnson. Stand up paddling and kayaking are very popular here.
959 locals recommend
Lady Bird Lake
Ann and Roy Butler Hike and Bike TrailIconic town lake named for the former First Lady and wife of the 36th President, Lyndon Baines Johnson. Stand up paddling and kayaking are very popular here.
Fabulous in the spring but very interesting all year round.
252 locals recommend
Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center
4801 La Crosse AveFabulous in the spring but very interesting all year round.
Sightseeing
From our home, you have quick access to the board walk which extends for miles along Lady Bird Lake.
39 locals recommend
Boardwalk
BoardwalkFrom our home, you have quick access to the board walk which extends for miles along Lady Bird Lake.
Capital Cruises
208 Barton Springs RdBATS!
Austin Duck Adventures
602 E 4th StSee the sights from a Duck Boat!
Our capitol dome is larger than the one in Washington, DC and you can see it perfectly as you drive north on Congress Avenue from SoCo.
1119 locals recommend
Texas Senate
1200 Congress AveOur capitol dome is larger than the one in Washington, DC and you can see it perfectly as you drive north on Congress Avenue from SoCo.
Getting Around
Pedego Austin
1608 E Riverside DrMotorized bicycle rentals.