Austin Food Scene - South of the River
Food scene
One of Austin's best restaurants. Reservations are encouraged and can be made up to 1 month in advance for parties of up to 12 guests. Walk-in seating is limited to the Sushi Bar and is subject to wait times.
688 locals recommend
Uchi
801 S Lamar BlvdOne of Austin's best restaurants. Reservations are encouraged and can be made up to 1 month in advance for parties of up to 12 guests. Walk-in seating is limited to the Sushi Bar and is subject to wait times.
Loro is an Asian smokehouse and bar brought to you by James Beard Award winners, Chef Tyson Cole of Uchi and Aaron Franklin of Franklin Barbecue.
276 locals recommend
Loro
2115 S Lamar BlvdLoro is an Asian smokehouse and bar brought to you by James Beard Award winners, Chef Tyson Cole of Uchi and Aaron Franklin of Franklin Barbecue.
Neighborhood bakery a few blocks away. Breads, scones, cookies, and 'Burridoughs' - breakfast tacos - but inside freshly baked bread. Hot drip and cold brew coffee, freshly brewed with locally roasted Spokesman Coffee beans.
20 locals recommend
ThoroughBread
1709 Bluebonnet LnNeighborhood bakery a few blocks away. Breads, scones, cookies, and 'Burridoughs' - breakfast tacos - but inside freshly baked bread. Hot drip and cold brew coffee, freshly brewed with locally roasted Spokesman Coffee beans.
Austin's best smoothies and healthy snacks. Multiple location around the city.
519 locals recommend
JuiceLand
1625 Barton Springs RdAustin's best smoothies and healthy snacks. Multiple location around the city.
Chuy's
1728 Barton Springs RdClassic Tex-Mex since 1982. 'Comida Deluxe'
Best fast food burger in Austin. Beef, Chicken, + Veggie options, fires and shakes. Open late
302 locals recommend
P. Terry's Burger Stand
404 S Lamar BlvdBest fast food burger in Austin. Beef, Chicken, + Veggie options, fires and shakes. Open late
Casa de Luz Village
1701 Toomey RdVegan, organic & gluten-free meals.
ATXFOODCO.
517 S Lamar BlvdVegan food truck using high quality ingredients.
Inventive Mexican cuisine & cocktails in a chic setting accented by local art & a rooftop deck. Good happy hour specials.
170 locals recommend
El Alma
1025 Barton Springs RdInventive Mexican cuisine & cocktails in a chic setting accented by local art & a rooftop deck. Good happy hour specials.
4th generation barbecue joint, originating out of Lockhart, TX. Very large, casual place.
372 locals recommend
Terry Black's Barbecue
1003 Barton Springs Rd4th generation barbecue joint, originating out of Lockhart, TX. Very large, casual place.
Vast setting in a former print shop for chic American dining & lounging areas, plus a study, rooftop bar & Cedar Tavern.
92 locals recommend
Eberly
615 S Lamar BlvdVast setting in a former print shop for chic American dining & lounging areas, plus a study, rooftop bar & Cedar Tavern.
The best film, food, and drink all in one seat. Cinema showing the latest films combined with full service drinks/food.
770 locals recommend
Alamo Drafthouse Cinema South Lamar
1120 S Lamar BlvdThe best film, food, and drink all in one seat. Cinema showing the latest films combined with full service drinks/food.
The brick and mortar reincarnation of the famed trailer that brought chef Bryce Gilmore to the forefront, featuring intensely local, seasonal fare.
374 locals recommend
Odd Duck
1201 S Lamar BlvdThe brick and mortar reincarnation of the famed trailer that brought chef Bryce Gilmore to the forefront, featuring intensely local, seasonal fare.
A quick service restaurant specializing in authentic ramen. Sake and various microbrews.
502 locals recommend
Ramen Tatsu-Ya
1234 S Lamar BlvdA quick service restaurant specializing in authentic ramen. Sake and various microbrews.
Snooze an AM Eatery
1700 S Lamar BlvdContemporary diner serving breakfast and brunch.
Gluten-free options, butter coffee, matcha, chai. Started as a trailer but is all grown up now.
105 locals recommend
Picnik
4801 Burnet RdGluten-free options, butter coffee, matcha, chai. Started as a trailer but is all grown up now.
Patika
2159 S Lamar BlvdLocally roasted coffee and fresh baked pastries . Brunch on the weekends.
Merit Coffee
1105 S Lamar BlvdLocal coffee shop about 6 blocks from the house.
Matt's El Rancho
2613 S Lamar BlvdAn Austin institution. Old school Tex-Mex since 1952.
James Beard award winner. Top notch interior Mexican cuisine.
12 locals recommend
El Naranjo - South Lamar
2717 South Lamar BoulevardJames Beard award winner. Top notch interior Mexican cuisine.
24 hour diner with a large menu including breakfast, brunch, Tex-Mex, soups, salads, burgers and sandwiches.
224 locals recommend
Kerbey Lane Cafe
3003 S Lamar Blvd24 hour diner with a large menu including breakfast, brunch, Tex-Mex, soups, salads, burgers and sandwiches.
Popular taco spot serving large variety of tacos and other Tex-Mex.
1075 locals recommend
Torchy's Tacos
2809 S 1st StPopular taco spot serving large variety of tacos and other Tex-Mex.
Scenic Greenbelt views, an on-site bakery & 6 unique drinking & dining spaces in the heart of South Austin.
358 locals recommend
Easy Tiger
1501 E 7th StScenic Greenbelt views, an on-site bakery & 6 unique drinking & dining spaces in the heart of South Austin.
Local brewery with beer garden - matching house microbrews with pub bites such as pizza & sandwiches.
435 locals recommend
The Austin Beer Garden Brewing Co.
1305 W Oltorf StLocal brewery with beer garden - matching house microbrews with pub bites such as pizza & sandwiches.
Cooked-to-order dishes & homemade ice creams, plus market with hard-to-find Thai ingredients. Counter service.
189 locals recommend
Thai Fresh
909 W Mary StCooked-to-order dishes & homemade ice creams, plus market with hard-to-find Thai ingredients. Counter service.
Hip spot for coffee, beer & pastries in wood-paneled digs. Indoor/outdoor w/ lots of tables and various food trucks. Veracruz All Natural (tacos) and Dee Dee (Northern Thai) are excellent.
435 locals recommend
Radio Coffee & Beer
4204 Menchaca RdHip spot for coffee, beer & pastries in wood-paneled digs. Indoor/outdoor w/ lots of tables and various food trucks. Veracruz All Natural (tacos) and Dee Dee (Northern Thai) are excellent.
Classic old school burger stand including shakes and sundaes, since 1946.
43 locals recommend
Sandy's Hamburgers
603 Barton Springs RdClassic old school burger stand including shakes and sundaes, since 1946.
High quality Vietnamese food in beautiful house off S 1st Street. Vermicelli Bowls, Bahn Mi, cocktails, wine and beer.
426 locals recommend
Elizabeth Street Cafe
1501 S 1st StHigh quality Vietnamese food in beautiful house off S 1st Street. Vermicelli Bowls, Bahn Mi, cocktails, wine and beer.
Romantic, vintage-chic outpost featuring creative cuisine with Mediterranean & Indian accents. Make a reservation.
179 locals recommend
LENOIR
1807 S 1st StRomantic, vintage-chic outpost featuring creative cuisine with Mediterranean & Indian accents. Make a reservation.
Bouldin Creek Cafe
1900 S 1st StClassic Austin cafe serving vegan and vegetarian dishes.
South Austin eatery with a salsa bar serving Tex-Mex specialties, Interior Mexican options & pitchers of margaritas.
277 locals recommend
Polvo's Mexican Restaurant
2004 South 1st StreetSouth Austin eatery with a salsa bar serving Tex-Mex specialties, Interior Mexican options & pitchers of margaritas.
An Austin institution. 24 hour cafe serving a large variety of breakfast, lunch, and dinner options.
478 locals recommend
Magnolia Cafe
1920 S Congress AveAn Austin institution. 24 hour cafe serving a large variety of breakfast, lunch, and dinner options.
Trendy Japanese eatery specializing in sushi rolls, nigiri & sashimi, plus unique cocktails & sake.
41 locals recommend
Neighborhood Sushi
1716 S Congress AveTrendy Japanese eatery specializing in sushi rolls, nigiri & sashimi, plus unique cocktails & sake.
OTOKO is a 12-seat Japanese restaurant helmed by head chef Yoshi Okai. Located at the South Congress Hotel. The multi-course omakase experience at OTOKO blends Tokyo-style sushi and Kyoto-style kaiseki into a unique tasting menu based on ingredient availability and seasonality. RESERVATION ONLY
23 locals recommend
Otoko
1603 S Congress AveOTOKO is a 12-seat Japanese restaurant helmed by head chef Yoshi Okai. Located at the South Congress Hotel. The multi-course omakase experience at OTOKO blends Tokyo-style sushi and Kyoto-style kaiseki into a unique tasting menu based on ingredient availability and seasonality. RESERVATION ONLY
Bright spot in the South Congress Hotel for seasonal menus in a chic, rustic-modern space.
120 locals recommend
Café No Sé
1603 S Congress AveBright spot in the South Congress Hotel for seasonal menus in a chic, rustic-modern space.
A funky Mexican restaurant open for over 30 years in the heart of Austin, on S Congress Ave. Dine-in, patio or take-out. Live music in the Oak Garden Wed-Sun
398 locals recommend
Güero's Taco Bar
1412 S Congress AveA funky Mexican restaurant open for over 30 years in the heart of Austin, on S Congress Ave. Dine-in, patio or take-out. Live music in the Oak Garden Wed-Sun
Home Slice Pizza is an independent neighborhood pizza joint serving authentic NY-style pizza—by the slice or pie. Offering homemade, hand tossed, bona fide pies for either dine in or carry out.
791 locals recommend
Home Slice Pizza
1415 S Congress AveHome Slice Pizza is an independent neighborhood pizza joint serving authentic NY-style pizza—by the slice or pie. Offering homemade, hand tossed, bona fide pies for either dine in or carry out.
Located on South Congress, Perla's offers fresh fish and oysters flown in daily from both coasts paired with coastal cocktails and an extensive wine list.
398 locals recommend
Perla's
1400 S Congress AveLocated on South Congress, Perla's offers fresh fish and oysters flown in daily from both coasts paired with coastal cocktails and an extensive wine list.
Jo's opened on South Congress Ave. in 1999 and has been serving coffee, tacos, sandwiches and prime people watching ever since. A hub of community activity, Jo's regularly hosts fundraisers, concerts and other reasons to gather. Dogs are always welcome.
495 locals recommend
Jo's Coffee
1300 S Congress AveJo's opened on South Congress Ave. in 1999 and has been serving coffee, tacos, sandwiches and prime people watching ever since. A hub of community activity, Jo's regularly hosts fundraisers, concerts and other reasons to gather. Dogs are always welcome.
Food truck in far South Austin serving Tex-Mex inspired barbecue, sandwiches and tacos.
146 locals recommend
Valentina's Tex Mex BBQ
308 Menchaca RdFood truck in far South Austin serving Tex-Mex inspired barbecue, sandwiches and tacos.
Austin's best taco truck. Located in the Fierce Whiskers Distillery. 5333 Fleming Ct, Austin, TX 78744
Un Mundo De Sabor
5333 Fleming CourtAustin's best taco truck. Located in the Fierce Whiskers Distillery. 5333 Fleming Ct, Austin, TX 78744
A modern take on the classic Mexican chicken al carbon. Plus tacos, salads, bowls, and a variety of grilled vegetables. S. 1st location has shaded outdoor seating. As well as weekend brunch and full bar.
79 locals recommend
Fresa's South First Dine-In
1703 S 1st StA modern take on the classic Mexican chicken al carbon. Plus tacos, salads, bowls, and a variety of grilled vegetables. S. 1st location has shaded outdoor seating. As well as weekend brunch and full bar.
Essentials
The closest corner store to the house. All the basics. Large beer and wine selection.
51 locals recommend
Bluebonnet Food Mart
1701 Bluebonnet LnThe closest corner store to the house. All the basics. Large beer and wine selection.
Neighborhood grocery store. Along with Austin’s best selection of locally made goods, our stores are brimming with a curated selection of natural & organic foods, delicious boutique wines, local & craft beers, as well as essential staples, outdoor supplies and fun gifts.
78 locals recommend
Thom's Market
1418 Barton Springs RdNeighborhood grocery store. Along with Austin’s best selection of locally made goods, our stores are brimming with a curated selection of natural & organic foods, delicious boutique wines, local & craft beers, as well as essential staples, outdoor supplies and fun gifts.
High quality grocery store with a large variety of fresh fish, huge meat counter, large wine + beer selection. Perfect place to stock up for a picnic as well.
765 locals recommend
Central Market
4477 S Lamar BlvdHigh quality grocery store with a large variety of fresh fish, huge meat counter, large wine + beer selection. Perfect place to stock up for a picnic as well.
This is the flagship WholeFoods. An abundance of options, including a lot of prepared foods.
1332 locals recommend
Whole Foods Market
525 N Lamar BlvdThis is the flagship WholeFoods. An abundance of options, including a lot of prepared foods.
A smaller local grocery store with all the essentials. Lots of organic, vegan, gluten-free options. Deli + other take away foods as well.
337 locals recommend
Wheatsville Food Co-Op
3101 Guadalupe StA smaller local grocery store with all the essentials. Lots of organic, vegan, gluten-free options. Deli + other take away foods as well.