Guidebook for Austin
Food Scene
Sap's Fine Thai Cuisine
4514 West Gate BlvdAuthentic Thai
Bombay Bistro
4200 S Lamar BlvdAuthentic Indian
Opa
2050 S Lamar BlvdAuthentic Greek
Torchy's Tacos
2809 S 1st StGreat breakfast tacos
Rudy's "Country Store" and Bar-B-Q
3914 N Lamar BlvdBest BBQ!
Matt's El Rancho
2613 S Lamar BlvdAuthentic Mexican
Mighty Fine Burgers
5601 Brodie LnGreat fast-food, shakes
Odd Duck
1201 S Lamar BlvdMy favorite restaurant
Uchi
801 S Lamar BlvdBest sushi
Barley Swine
6555 Burnet RdMy second favorite restaurant
Lick Honest Ice Creams
1100 S Lamar BlvdUnique ice creams
Chuy's
1728 Barton Springs RdGood food and fun atmosphere
Kerbey Lane Cafe
3003 S Lamar Blvd24-hour diner
Jo's Coffee
1300 S Congress AveMy favorite local coffee
Stouthaus Coffee Pub
4715 S Lamar BlvdGreat coffee, very close.
Fantastic Asian cuisine in a charming, south Austin bungalow
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Elizabeth Street Cafe
1501 S 1st StFantastic Asian cuisine in a charming, south Austin bungalow
Sway
1417 S 1st StAwesome Thai
Perla's
1400 S Congress AveFresh oysters from both coasts!
Güero's Taco Bar
1412 S Congress AveGreat Mexican in the middle of SoCo.
Home Slice Pizza
1415 S Congress AveGreat for a late-night slice.
Cabo Bob's Burritos
500 E Ben White BlvdGet the #2 deluxe fish tacos!
Dolce Neve Gelato
1713 S 1st StAustin-Italian gelato shop
JuiceLand
1625 Barton Springs RdFresh juice and smoothies
Snooze an AM Eatery
1700 S Lamar BlvdTrendy breakfast with a bar.
Coriander
4894 U.S. 290So close you should walk.
Essentials
Central Market
4477 S Lamar BlvdGreat grocery and restaurant
H-E-B
5800 W Slaughter LnFair-priced groceries
Wheatsville Food Co-Op
3101 Guadalupe StCo-Op with no membership required.
Sprouts Farmers Market
4006 S Lamar BlvdSpecialty grocery store
Whole Foods Market
525 N Lamar BlvdDrinks & Nightlife
Doc's Backyard
5207 Brodie LnGreat bar food and Austin scene
Black Sheep Lodge
2108 S Lamar BlvdGreat burgers
Broken Spoke
3201 S Lamar BlvdTexas honky tonk
Everything Else
Relax Day Spa | Massage Austin
4006 S Lamar BlvdNo reservations required massage
SALON by milk + honey | South Lamar
4715 S Lamar BlvdAustin’s premier day spa
Lost Creek Country Club
2612 Lost Creek BlvdGolf
Barton Creek Country Club
8212 Barton Club DrGolf
Grey Rock Golf and Tennis
7401 TX-45Golf
Onion Creek Club
2510 Onion Creek PkwyGolf
Shopping
Barton Creek Square
Major shopping mall
Sunset Valley
Many national chains located here.
Arts & Culture
Regal Westgate
4477 S Lamar BlvdMovie theater
AMC Barton Creek Square 14
2901 S Capital of Texas HwyMovie theater
Authentic Austin movie theater with bars and good food.
770 abantu bendawo batusa
Alamo Drafthouse Cinema South Lamar
1120 S Lamar BlvdAuthentic Austin movie theater with bars and good food.
Peter Pan Mini Golf
1207 Barton Springs RdMini-golf
LBJ Presidential Library
2313 Red River StSightseeing
Gaines Greenbelt
Get lost in the woods.
Barton Creek Farmers Market
2901 South Capital of Texas HighwayGreat local produce and gifts
I-Blanton Museum of Art
200 East Martin Luther King Junior BoulevardMassive collection and great special exhibits.
I used to work there. Massive exhibits about Texas history and IMAX Theatre. Everything's bigger...
593 abantu bendawo batusa
Bullock Texas State History Museum
1800 Congress AveI used to work there. Massive exhibits about Texas history and IMAX Theatre. Everything's bigger...
Veloway
VelowayGreat bike path
Free entry, beautiful grounds and wild peacocks!
178 abantu bendawo batusa
Mayfield Park and Nature Preserve
3505 W 35th StFree entry, beautiful grounds and wild peacocks!
The Contemporary Austin - Jones Center
700 Congress AveWorld-class outdoor sculpture park.
World-class special exhibits of contemporary art.
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The Contemporary Austin - Jones Center
700 Congress AveWorld-class special exhibits of contemporary art.
Mount Bonnell Viewing Platform
Breathtaking views from this hill top park.