Guidebook for Austin
Food Scene
Only a few block away from my location. It has a relaxed setting. Food is wonderful. Opens for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Reservation is recommended for lunch and dinner.
176 locals recommend
Josephine House
1601 Waterston AveOnly a few block away from my location. It has a relaxed setting. Food is wonderful. Opens for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Reservation is recommended for lunch and dinner.
Only a few blocks away from my place. Both restaurant and bar are wonderful. The bar area also serves dinner.
Reservation is recommended for dinner.
183 locals recommend
Jeffrey's
1204 W Lynn StOnly a few blocks away from my place. Both restaurant and bar are wonderful. The bar area also serves dinner.
Reservation is recommended for dinner.
Very close to my location. I love to sit outside by the street with a cup of cappuccino, and watch dogs stroll by.
342 locals recommend
Caffe Medici
1101 W Lynn StVery close to my location. I love to sit outside by the street with a cup of cappuccino, and watch dogs stroll by.
This is my husband's favorite breakfast joint. It has an old fashioned diner atmosphere.
87 locals recommend
Nau's Enfield Drug
1115 W Lynn StThis is my husband's favorite breakfast joint. It has an old fashioned diner atmosphere.
Fantastic restaurant and bar. They serve full restaurant menu at the wine bar. Reservation for the restaurant seating is recommended.
60 locals recommend
Wink
1014 N Lamar BlvdFantastic restaurant and bar. They serve full restaurant menu at the wine bar. Reservation for the restaurant seating is recommended.
Very close to my location. They serve modern, light and colourful tex-mex dishes.
106 locals recommend
Zocalo Cafe
1110 W Lynn StVery close to my location. They serve modern, light and colourful tex-mex dishes.
Macrobiotic restaurant. Simple, healthy and delicious. Check out their website for daily menu.
163 locals recommend
Casa de Luz Village
1701 Toomey RdMacrobiotic restaurant. Simple, healthy and delicious. Check out their website for daily menu.
This is my favorite Japanese restaurant. There is a garage near by and the restaurant validates for three hours.
46 locals recommend
Fukumoto Sushi & Yakitori Izakaya
514 Medina StThis is my favorite Japanese restaurant. There is a garage near by and the restaurant validates for three hours.
Uchi
801 S Lamar BlvdThis is a very lively restaurant. One of the best restaurants for sushi.
Modern sushi and Japanese cuisine. I love the way their dishes are creative, fun and beautiful.
309 locals recommend
Uchiko
4200 N Lamar BlvdModern sushi and Japanese cuisine. I love the way their dishes are creative, fun and beautiful.
If you like ramen, this is the place to go. (according to my husband)
502 locals recommend
Ramen Tatsu-Ya
1234 S Lamar BlvdIf you like ramen, this is the place to go. (according to my husband)
Almost every time I go away from Texas for more than two weeks, I dream of this restaurant.
398 locals recommend
Güero's Taco Bar
1412 S Congress AveAlmost every time I go away from Texas for more than two weeks, I dream of this restaurant.
Clark's Oyster Bar
1200 W 6th StThe best oyster bar in Austin.
This Russian restaurant looks like someone's dining room. They have extensive menu and food is quite delicious.
Argentine tango dancing (and free lessons) every Tuesday evening.
19 locals recommend
Russian House
307 E 5th StThis Russian restaurant looks like someone's dining room. They have extensive menu and food is quite delicious.
Argentine tango dancing (and free lessons) every Tuesday evening.
Perla's
1400 S Congress AveI like having lunches here between store visitings in the area.
The Beer Plant
3110 Windsor RdA vegetarian restaurant without hardcore focus on healthiness.
Fonda San Miguel Restaurant
2330 W N Loop BlvdBeautiful and delicious.
LENOIR
1807 S 1st StElizabeth Street Cafe
1501 S 1st StCharming Vietnamese restaurant.
Justine's
4710 E 5th StMongers
4119 Guadalupe StreetBuenos Aires Café
1201 E 6th StCounter Cafe
1914 E 6th StWonderful food and inviting atmosphere. They also have good listings of gluten-free and lactose-free items. Don't forget to check out their chocolate truffles.
48 locals recommend
Intero Restaurant
2612 E Cesar Chavez StWonderful food and inviting atmosphere. They also have good listings of gluten-free and lactose-free items. Don't forget to check out their chocolate truffles.
Shopping
Hill Country Weavers
4102 Menchaca Rdbeautiful yarns!
You will find unique shops mixed in with restaurants and bars.
447 locals recommend
South Congress Avenue
South Congress AvenueYou will find unique shops mixed in with restaurants and bars.
Essentials
Fresh Plus Grocery
1221 W Lynn StOnly a couple of blocks from my location.
Whole Foods Market
525 N Lamar BlvdTrader Joe's
211 Walter Seaholm DrLess than two minutes from my location (up hill when you return). You do not need a member to use their facilities.
29 locals recommend
Castle Hill Fitness Gym & Spa
1112 N Lamar BlvdLess than two minutes from my location (up hill when you return). You do not need a member to use their facilities.
Anthony's Laundry & Dry Cleaners
1113 W Lynn StA few minuets walk from my location.
Ascension Seton Medical Center Austin
1201 W 38th StEmergency care
Heart Hospital of Austin
3801 N Lamar BlvdEmergency care
Entertainment & Activities
Texas Rowing Center
1541 W Cesar Chavez StSmall and comfortable. Also in a convenient area for dining, shopping and night life.
347 locals recommend
Violet Crown Social Club
1111 E 6th StSmall and comfortable. Also in a convenient area for dining, shopping and night life.
This dance studio offers dance events, live music, flamenco performance etc. There are many good restaurants around this location.
16 locals recommend
Esquina Tango
209 Pedernales StThis dance studio offers dance events, live music, flamenco performance etc. There are many good restaurants around this location.
Esther's Follies
525 E 6th StComedy theatre
Drinks & Nightlife
Broken Spoke
3201 S Lamar BlvdA very Texan dance hall.
The White Horse
500 Comal StSpeakeasy located right under Buenos Aires Cafe. One of the coolest bars in town.
11 locals recommend
Milonga Room
1201 E 6th StSpeakeasy located right under Buenos Aires Cafe. One of the coolest bars in town.
Ah Sing Den
1100 E 6th StBeautiful space!
Arts & Culture
Paramount Theatre
713 Congress AveSimply stunning.
Zach Theatre
202 S Lamar BlvdBass Concert Hall
510 E 23rd StBates Recital Hall
2406 Robert Dedman DrThe Long Center for the Performing Arts
701 W Riverside DrOne World Theatre
7701 Bee Cave RdIn this small theatre, the performers are very close to you.
Sightseeing
Austin Duck Adventures
602 E 4th StUnique tour on both land and river.