Austin Guidebook
Restaurants
Juliet Italian Kitchen
1500 Barton Springs RdTraditional Italian - Great food, wine and spirits.
Locally owned wine bar with appetizers. One of our favorite places to go near Barton Springs.
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House Wine
408 Josephine StLocally owned wine bar with appetizers. One of our favorite places to go near Barton Springs.
Casual Mexican Cuisine. Love the Ceviche, Rellenos and Tacos. Rooftop seating recommended if weather permits.
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El Alma
1025 Barton Springs RdCasual Mexican Cuisine. Love the Ceviche, Rellenos and Tacos. Rooftop seating recommended if weather permits.
Vegan Restaurant - Set-menu that changes daily. Near Condo, hidden off of Barton Springs Road.
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Casa de Luz Village
1701 Toomey RdVegan Restaurant - Set-menu that changes daily. Near Condo, hidden off of Barton Springs Road.
Keeping Austin Weird Casual Mexican - Great fajitas in Barton Springs area
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Chuy's
1728 Barton Springs RdKeeping Austin Weird Casual Mexican - Great fajitas in Barton Springs area
Red Ash
303 Colorado StCraft Italian food with hip Austin vibe in downtown.
Mediterranean Restaurant. Have to order the hummus sampler. Fun area to walk around while waiting for table.
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Aba
1011 S Congress AveMediterranean Restaurant. Have to order the hummus sampler. Fun area to walk around while waiting for table.
French breakfast bites and creative Vietnamese plates for lunch and dinner.
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Elizabeth Street Cafe
1501 S 1st StFrench breakfast bites and creative Vietnamese plates for lunch and dinner.
Hestia
607 W 3rd StOpen-hearth grill.
Crepe Crazy
3103 S Lamar BlvdCasual - Savory and sweet crepes, along with salad and soups
Casual food and drinks - Flatbreads, brussels sprouts, sliders and more.
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THE GIT OUT BAR AND KITCHEN
4930 S Congress AveCasual food and drinks - Flatbreads, brussels sprouts, sliders and more.
Kerbey Lane Cafe
3003 S Lamar BlvdGreat breakfast and gingerbread pancakes.
Freddo ATX
2336 South Congress AvenueCoffee, Wine, Beer and Homemade Food - South Congress
Iconic casual Mexican Restaurant - indoor and outdoor seating.
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Matt's El Rancho
2613 S Lamar BlvdIconic casual Mexican Restaurant - indoor and outdoor seating.
Restaurant and bar featuring shareable plates, cocktails, and live music in the Van Zandt Hotel.
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Geraldine's
605 Davis StRestaurant and bar featuring shareable plates, cocktails, and live music in the Van Zandt Hotel.
Great menu, mid-priced menu - Breakfast, lunch, happy hour, and dinner. More casual sister restaurant to Jeffrey's.
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Josephine House
1601 Waterston AveGreat menu, mid-priced menu - Breakfast, lunch, happy hour, and dinner. More casual sister restaurant to Jeffrey's.
Franklin Barbecue
900 E 11th StAustin institution, go early and expect a wait.
True Food Kitchen
222 West AvenueCasual health-conscious menu.
Juniper — an elegant, contemporary dining experience inspired by the effortless luxury of Northern Italian culinary traditions, rooted in the rich, seasonal flavors of Texas, with produce sourced as locally as our courtyard herb garden in East Austin. From nose-to-tail butchery and small-scale farming, to house made pasta and bread.
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Juniper
2400 E Cesar Chavez StJuniper — an elegant, contemporary dining experience inspired by the effortless luxury of Northern Italian culinary traditions, rooted in the rich, seasonal flavors of Texas, with produce sourced as locally as our courtyard herb garden in East Austin. From nose-to-tail butchery and small-scale farming, to house made pasta and bread.
Fixe Southern House
500 W 5th StSouthern Style menu
Various food trucks on Barton Springs Road - Near Zilker.
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The Picnic - Food Truck Park
1720 Barton Springs RdVarious food trucks on Barton Springs Road - Near Zilker.
Grab lunch or dinner at the hot bar, salad, bar or juice bar. Great to-go food to heat up later at home!
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Whole Foods Market
525 N Lamar BlvdGrab lunch or dinner at the hot bar, salad, bar or juice bar. Great to-go food to heat up later at home!
A modern Korean-American restaurant in east Austin, serving traditional favorites and non-traditional dishes. Enjoy the rustic interior and the garden courtyard.
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Oseyo
1628 E Cesar Chavez StA modern Korean-American restaurant in east Austin, serving traditional favorites and non-traditional dishes. Enjoy the rustic interior and the garden courtyard.
Bar and Lounges: Libations, Coffee/Tea, and Juice
Coffee, Boozy Coffee, Beer and Unique Cocktails offered at this unique Austin-vibe establishment.
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Cosmic Coffee + Beer Garden
121 Pickle RdCoffee, Boozy Coffee, Beer and Unique Cocktails offered at this unique Austin-vibe establishment.
JuiceLand
1625 Barton Springs RdFresh Juice Bar with limited vegan bites and lunch.
Locally owned wine bar with appetizers. One of our favorite places to go near Barton Springs.
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House Wine
408 Josephine StLocally owned wine bar with appetizers. One of our favorite places to go near Barton Springs.
Great rooftop bar. See the bats at dusk when in season!
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Kimpton Hotel Van Zandt
605 Davis StGreat rooftop bar. See the bats at dusk when in season!
Small cocktail bar featuring classic and house creations since before, during, and after the prohibition.
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The Roosevelt Room
307 W 5th StSmall cocktail bar featuring classic and house creations since before, during, and after the prohibition.
Bar and restaurant featuring shareable plates, cocktails, and live music in the Van Zandt Hotel.
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Geraldine's
605 Davis StBar and restaurant featuring shareable plates, cocktails, and live music in the Van Zandt Hotel.
Freddo ATX
2336 South Congress AvenueCoffee, Wine, Beer and Homemade Food - South Congress
This joint’s name is seriously on point. The chandelier-adorned, purple-lit, velvet booth-strewn outpost is dreamy enough to put even the most Tinder-jaded in a romantic mood. Add a couple of their drinks, like the espresso martini-inspired The Full Salute, alongside some East Coast Oysters and their exceptionable cheese plate, and you are sure to feel the charm even more. For those who want to go full-on heart-eyes-emoji, try the Old School Old Fashioned, a mix of Old Forester Bourbon, cherry-coffee bitters, and demerara, finished with a soft display of smoke that plays like a love spell on your taste buds.
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Honey Moon Spirit Lounge
624 West 34th StreetThis joint’s name is seriously on point. The chandelier-adorned, purple-lit, velvet booth-strewn outpost is dreamy enough to put even the most Tinder-jaded in a romantic mood. Add a couple of their drinks, like the espresso martini-inspired The Full Salute, alongside some East Coast Oysters and their exceptionable cheese plate, and you are sure to feel the charm even more. For those who want to go full-on heart-eyes-emoji, try the Old School Old Fashioned, a mix of Old Forester Bourbon, cherry-coffee bitters, and demerara, finished with a soft display of smoke that plays like a love spell on your taste buds.
Coffee lounge during the day and cocktail bar at night.
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Codependent Cocktails + Coffee
301 West AveCoffee lounge during the day and cocktail bar at night.
Sunday Funday reaches monastic-like levels, you can find your ideal fellowship at Downtown’s Higher Ground. The sanctuary-with-a-twist vibe greets you the moment you walk through the door—the downstairs bar is resplendent with stained glass windows, religious icons, and wooden archways sourced from around the world. Head upstairs to find not only a second bar and adorable outdoor patio perfect for post-work drinks in Spring weather, but also a full-on old-school church organ repurposed into a DJ-booth for late-night dance floor worship sessions. And what would a religious-themed bar be without some sinful cocktails? Higher Ground takes this concept literally: Their speciality drinks are named after the infamous seven deadly, including Lust, a crowd-pleasing berry-infused mix of tequila, mezcal, and Absinthe.
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Higher Ground
720 Congress AvenueSunday Funday reaches monastic-like levels, you can find your ideal fellowship at Downtown’s Higher Ground. The sanctuary-with-a-twist vibe greets you the moment you walk through the door—the downstairs bar is resplendent with stained glass windows, religious icons, and wooden archways sourced from around the world. Head upstairs to find not only a second bar and adorable outdoor patio perfect for post-work drinks in Spring weather, but also a full-on old-school church organ repurposed into a DJ-booth for late-night dance floor worship sessions. And what would a religious-themed bar be without some sinful cocktails? Higher Ground takes this concept literally: Their speciality drinks are named after the infamous seven deadly, including Lust, a crowd-pleasing berry-infused mix of tequila, mezcal, and Absinthe.
Sightseeing
Umgwaqo waseZilker Botanical
2220 Barton Springs RdBarton Springs Municipal Pool
2201 William Barton DrSpring-fed pool
Zilker Park Boat Rentals
2101 Andrew Zilker RdKayak and Canoe rentals
Texas Rowing Center
1541 W Cesar Chavez StPaddle Board, Kayaks, and Canoe Rentals
Peter Pan Mini Golf
1207 Barton Springs RdOld Austin Mini-Golf - Keeping Austin Weird
YourBikerGang.com
506 Walsh StElectric Bike Tour around downtown Austin
Great bat watching spot (or stand on congress bridge) to see the Austin Bats merge from under Congress bridge from mid-March to early November.
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Statesman Bat Observation Center
305 S Congress AveGreat bat watching spot (or stand on congress bridge) to see the Austin Bats merge from under Congress bridge from mid-March to early November.
Self-guided and guided tours available. Check website for updated days, times, and information. tspb.texas.gov
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Texas Senate
1200 Congress AveSelf-guided and guided tours available. Check website for updated days, times, and information. tspb.texas.gov
Groceries/Convenient Store
Large wine and beer selections, deli counter, and essentials.
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Barton Hills Market
1220 Barton Hills DrLarge wine and beer selections, deli counter, and essentials.
Original Whole Foods Market - health food market including juice bar and hot food bar.
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Whole Foods Market
525 N Lamar BlvdOriginal Whole Foods Market - health food market including juice bar and hot food bar.
Trader Joe's
211 Walter Seaholm Dr