Austin, TX
Food Scene
Infamous for its long lines but everything is definitely top notch. In my humble opinion the brisket is the best in our great state of Texas. If you have a large group, highly recommend ordering in advance for pick up to avoid waiting. Online orders open 42 days in advance with a minimum order of 5 pounds of meat (perfect for groups of 8-10).
919 locals recommend
Franklin Barbecue
900 E 11th StInfamous for its long lines but everything is definitely top notch. In my humble opinion the brisket is the best in our great state of Texas. If you have a large group, highly recommend ordering in advance for pick up to avoid waiting. Online orders open 42 days in advance with a minimum order of 5 pounds of meat (perfect for groups of 8-10).
A classic staple of East Austin near our home--highly recommend the sticky brussels sprouts and crudo!
397 locals recommend
Launderette
2115 Holly StA classic staple of East Austin near our home--highly recommend the sticky brussels sprouts and crudo!
Delicious and affordable gastropub--I typically order everything off the happy hour menu!
381 locals recommend
Salty Sow
1917 Manor RdDelicious and affordable gastropub--I typically order everything off the happy hour menu!
Famous for its fresh homemade pasta located in a hip outdoor setting. A true Austin local joint that cannot be missed--truly the best pasta I've ever had outside of Florence, Italy!
182 locals recommend
Patrizi's
2307 Manor RdFamous for its fresh homemade pasta located in a hip outdoor setting. A true Austin local joint that cannot be missed--truly the best pasta I've ever had outside of Florence, Italy!
Within walking distance of Santa Rita and always have reliably awesome Texas BBQ.
421 locals recommend
La Barbecue
2401 E Cesar Chavez StWithin walking distance of Santa Rita and always have reliably awesome Texas BBQ.
New on the East Austin food scene but has been very well received, Canje specializes in modern Caribbean. Best part is it's less than 3 minutes from Santa Rita!
Canje
New on the East Austin food scene but has been very well received, Canje specializes in modern Caribbean. Best part is it's less than 3 minutes from Santa Rita!
East Austin eatery serving up delicious buttermilk biscuit chicken sandwiches for breakfast and lunch. Highly recommend--dare I say it is better than Chick-fil-A and Whataburger!
89 locals recommend
Bird Bird Biscuit
2701 Manor RdEast Austin eatery serving up delicious buttermilk biscuit chicken sandwiches for breakfast and lunch. Highly recommend--dare I say it is better than Chick-fil-A and Whataburger!
An Austin twist on Detroit-style pizza. Please please please get The Cadillac it is fantastic.
Via 313 Pizza
An Austin twist on Detroit-style pizza. Please please please get The Cadillac it is fantastic.
A beloved institution for late night UT students and East Austin locals. I have been many times and honestly cannot find better Pho anywhere else.
136 locals recommend
888 Pan Asian Restaurant
2400 E Oltorf StA beloved institution for late night UT students and East Austin locals. I have been many times and honestly cannot find better Pho anywhere else.
Hip spot for creative ramen bowls. Aside from the always reliable Tonkatsu, my favorite is the flavor-packed Tsukemen (dipping noodles that is rarely found at other ramen shops).
Ramen Tatsu-Ya
Hip spot for creative ramen bowls. Aside from the always reliable Tonkatsu, my favorite is the flavor-packed Tsukemen (dipping noodles that is rarely found at other ramen shops).
Upscale farm-to-table experience in South Austin with very creative seasonal menus.
374 locals recommend
Odd Duck
1201 S Lamar BlvdUpscale farm-to-table experience in South Austin with very creative seasonal menus.
Famous South Austin doughnut food truck with many over-the-top sweet and savory options for that late night carb hunger pangs. Or just stop by and eat it whenever because any time is a good time for doughnuts.
64 locals recommend
Gourdough's Big. Fat. Donuts.
1503 S 1st StFamous South Austin doughnut food truck with many over-the-top sweet and savory options for that late night carb hunger pangs. Or just stop by and eat it whenever because any time is a good time for doughnuts.
You cannot come to Austin and not get bomb tacos! Skip Torchy's and go directly to Veracruz--2 minutes from our East Austin home. My personal favorites are the migas tacos with a nice crunch from the tortilla chips and grilled steak tacos.
314 locals recommend
Veracruz All Natural Food Truck
2505 Webberville RoadYou cannot come to Austin and not get bomb tacos! Skip Torchy's and go directly to Veracruz--2 minutes from our East Austin home. My personal favorites are the migas tacos with a nice crunch from the tortilla chips and grilled steak tacos.
Coffee Shops
Beautiful local coffee shop that is within 3 minutes walking distance from our East Austin home.
Pershing East
Beautiful local coffee shop that is within 3 minutes walking distance from our East Austin home.
A funky little brewpub in the heart of East Austin, serving up coffee, beer, and tacos. A 2 minute drive from our East Austin home.
227 locals recommend
Lazarus Brewing Co.
1902 E 6th StA funky little brewpub in the heart of East Austin, serving up coffee, beer, and tacos. A 2 minute drive from our East Austin home.
Waterfront coffee shop with patio seating on Lake Austin. If you're in town in December, stop by for some great coffee, baked goods, and beautiful Christmas lights!
371 locals recommend
Mozart's Coffee Roasters
3825 Lake Austin BlvdWaterfront coffee shop with patio seating on Lake Austin. If you're in town in December, stop by for some great coffee, baked goods, and beautiful Christmas lights!
Sightseeing
The quintessential Austin experience--paddleboarding and canoeing with views of the downtown skyline.
Lady Bird Lake, Austin, TX, USA
The quintessential Austin experience--paddleboarding and canoeing with views of the downtown skyline.
If you make it out to the bridge, remember to take the short hiking trail north of the bridge for that iconic Austin pose.
209 locals recommend
360 Bridge
4801 Plaza on the LakeIf you make it out to the bridge, remember to take the short hiking trail north of the bridge for that iconic Austin pose.
Barton Springs Municipal Pool
2201 William Barton Dr
Zilker Metropolitan Park
2207 Barton Springs RdMount Bonnell
The Blanton Museum of Art
200 East Martin Luther King Junior BoulevardDrinks
Craft cocktail bar with a great French menu. One of my favorite happy hour spots in downtown Austin!
93 locals recommend
Péché
208 W 4th StCraft cocktail bar with a great French menu. One of my favorite happy hour spots in downtown Austin!
Retro bar with Palm Springs vibe offering specialty drinks & punches, plus a spacious yard with shaded poolside seating.
153 locals recommend
Kitty Cohen's
2211 Webberville RdRetro bar with Palm Springs vibe offering specialty drinks & punches, plus a spacious yard with shaded poolside seating.
Classic East Austin bar featuring handcrafted cocktails & a patio with frequent live music shows. A 2 minute drive from our East Austin house.
561 locals recommend
Whisler's
1816 E 6th StClassic East Austin bar featuring handcrafted cocktails & a patio with frequent live music shows. A 2 minute drive from our East Austin house.
Live country music is served up in this hip, upbeat, sprawling honky-tonk in East Austin with a taco truck outside.
672 locals recommend
The White Horse
500 Comal StLive country music is served up in this hip, upbeat, sprawling honky-tonk in East Austin with a taco truck outside.
Underground jazz bar with nightly live music, plus more than 20 draft beers & wines by the glass.
224 locals recommend
Elephant Room
315 Congress AveUnderground jazz bar with nightly live music, plus more than 20 draft beers & wines by the glass.
Firehouse Lounge
605 Brazos StThe Roosevelt Room
307 W 5th StAzul Rooftop Lounge
310 E 5th St