Denise’s Austin Guidebook
Food scene
Famous for their Kimchi Fries, a Korean-Mexican fusion restaurant off of South Lamar, minutes from your stay.
107 locals recommend
Chi'Lantro
1509 S Lamar BlvdFamous for their Kimchi Fries, a Korean-Mexican fusion restaurant off of South Lamar, minutes from your stay.
Great for group socializing and meeting up with a friend. This is a fun open and outdoor atmosphere.
43 locals recommend
Bouldin Acres
2027 S Lamar BlvdGreat for group socializing and meeting up with a friend. This is a fun open and outdoor atmosphere.
Just minutes from our AirBnB on South Lamar this Asian smokehouse meets Texas barbecue in rustic spot with beer, wine & cocktails plus giant patio.
276 locals recommend
Loro
2115 S Lamar BlvdJust minutes from our AirBnB on South Lamar this Asian smokehouse meets Texas barbecue in rustic spot with beer, wine & cocktails plus giant patio.
Former Laundromat, now retro-chic cafe with delicious fish, meat and veggie dishes. Great for a group too!
397 locals recommend
Launderette
2115 Holly StFormer Laundromat, now retro-chic cafe with delicious fish, meat and veggie dishes. Great for a group too!
Nearby spot that's wonderful for coffee and pastries (especially their chocolate croissants)! Popular spot to work remote from!
358 locals recommend
Easy Tiger
1501 E 7th StNearby spot that's wonderful for coffee and pastries (especially their chocolate croissants)! Popular spot to work remote from!
Thai Fresh
909 W Mary StBest Thai Food in Austin.
Popular noodle house & bar with a funky vibe serving classic ramen with many options for topping.
502 locals recommend
Ramen Tatsu-Ya
1234 S Lamar BlvdPopular noodle house & bar with a funky vibe serving classic ramen with many options for topping.
If you're looking for a nice night out eating Japanese and sushi, this is a favorite. Some of the most uniquely curated plates, sushi rolls and small plates in Austin for Japanese cuisine (in my opinion).
15 locals recommend
TenTen
501 W 6th StIf you're looking for a nice night out eating Japanese and sushi, this is a favorite. Some of the most uniquely curated plates, sushi rolls and small plates in Austin for Japanese cuisine (in my opinion).
Wellness
Black Swan Yoga
403 Orchard StHeated yoga for the wellness-loving guests!
An assortment of wellness events, sound healings, yoga classes. Choose your pick. This is also located up North Lamar so you can see a different part of the city.
Body Collective
5501 North Lamar BoulevardAn assortment of wellness events, sound healings, yoga classes. Choose your pick. This is also located up North Lamar so you can see a different part of the city.
A wellness-minded village full of quality food, juices, coffee and home of many meditation events.
163 locals recommend
Casa de Luz Village
1701 Toomey RdA wellness-minded village full of quality food, juices, coffee and home of many meditation events.
Rooftop + Cocktail Bars
Zanzibar
304 East Cesar Chavez StreetOtopia Rooftop
1901 San Antonio StreetSnazzy, upscale rooftop bar with incredible views of the Austin skyline.
Here Nor There is a semi-private craft cocktail lounge and experiential hideaway. If you have an appreciation for high quality and uniquely crafted cocktails, this is the place for you.
27 locals recommend
Here Nor There
612 Brazos StHere Nor There is a semi-private craft cocktail lounge and experiential hideaway. If you have an appreciation for high quality and uniquely crafted cocktails, this is the place for you.
Classy, sophisticated, historical feeling cocktail bar in downtown Austin.
101 locals recommend
The Roosevelt Room
307 W 5th StClassy, sophisticated, historical feeling cocktail bar in downtown Austin.
Outdoors
Mount Bonnell
Great view of the River and highest peak in Austin.
Nature walk in the center of city, a popular and well-loved place for Austinites.
531 locals recommend
Barton Creek Greenbelt
3755 South Capital of Texas HighwayNature walk in the center of city, a popular and well-loved place for Austinites.
Don't leave this city without a sunrise or sunset at this iconic park :) This park has a view of the city skyline and where many large music festivals occur.
1533 locals recommend
Zilker Metropolitan Park
2207 Barton Springs RdDon't leave this city without a sunrise or sunset at this iconic park :) This park has a view of the city skyline and where many large music festivals occur.
Coffee + Beer
Amazing atmosphere with a little bit of everything! Many people work from Cosmic and grab a beer after.
205 locals recommend
Cosmic Coffee + Beer Garden
121 Pickle RdAmazing atmosphere with a little bit of everything! Many people work from Cosmic and grab a beer after.
Live music, food trucks and amazing coffee just walking distance from your stay. Vera Cruz for some of the best tacos in Austin and BBQ food truck to get your TX fix.
435 locals recommend
Radio Coffee & Beer
4204 Menchaca RdLive music, food trucks and amazing coffee just walking distance from your stay. Vera Cruz for some of the best tacos in Austin and BBQ food truck to get your TX fix.
Right off the lake this coffee shop is home to live music, a serene setting, and wonderful pastries.
371 locals recommend
Mozart's Coffee Roasters
3825 Lake Austin BlvdRight off the lake this coffee shop is home to live music, a serene setting, and wonderful pastries.
The inside has a cool record/music vibe and the outdoor patio is like a secret garden.
28 locals recommend
Try Hard Coffee Roasters
1115 E 11th StThe inside has a cool record/music vibe and the outdoor patio is like a secret garden.
This spot will bring you to the east side of Austin, great social place to hang with tacos.
227 locals recommend
Lazarus Brewing Co.
1902 E 6th StThis spot will bring you to the east side of Austin, great social place to hang with tacos.
Rated some of the best coffee in Austin in an adaptive reuse home just minutes from our location.
98 locals recommend
Patika
2159 S Lamar BlvdRated some of the best coffee in Austin in an adaptive reuse home just minutes from our location.
Live Music + Entertainment
Intimate setting often bringing in talented Reggae and Jazz artists.
12 locals recommend
Flamingo Cantina
515 E 6th StIntimate setting often bringing in talented Reggae and Jazz artists.
The Continental Gallery
1313 S Congress AveIconic live music venue.
Do some Texas two-stepping at Broken Spoke, an old-fashioned honky-tonk that’s been around since 1964 and hosted country legends like Willie Nelson and Dolly Parton. Dance lessons are offered Wednesday through Saturday nights.
478 locals recommend
Broken Spoke
3201 S Lamar BlvdDo some Texas two-stepping at Broken Spoke, an old-fashioned honky-tonk that’s been around since 1964 and hosted country legends like Willie Nelson and Dolly Parton. Dance lessons are offered Wednesday through Saturday nights.
Alamo Drafthouse Cinema South Lamar
1120 S Lamar BlvdAustin Classic movie-theater.
Grocery
A culinary experience specific to Texas: curated and gourmet brands and quality grocery shopping experience. Discover new brands, eat at their in-store cafe, and enjoy many of their tastings! Within 10 mins of our location.
765 locals recommend
Central Market
4477 S Lamar BlvdA culinary experience specific to Texas: curated and gourmet brands and quality grocery shopping experience. Discover new brands, eat at their in-store cafe, and enjoy many of their tastings! Within 10 mins of our location.
Sprouts Farmers Market
4006 S Lamar BlvdNatural Grocery Store walking distance from our location.