Guidebook for Austin

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Guidebook for Austin

Food Scene

Killer Italian food with a great outdoor patio out back where you can often take in a little live Jazz action. http://www.botticellissouthcongress.com/
1321 S Congress Ave
1321 South Congress Avenue
Killer Italian food with a great outdoor patio out back where you can often take in a little live Jazz action. http://www.botticellissouthcongress.com/
This pizza gets a 10 out of 10. https://www.homeslicepizza.com/
1415 S Congress Ave
1415 South Congress Avenue
This pizza gets a 10 out of 10. https://www.homeslicepizza.com/
Modern Thai food. So good. Great atmosphere. https://swayaustin.com/
1417 S 1st St
1417 South 1st Street
Modern Thai food. So good. Great atmosphere. https://swayaustin.com/
French Vietnamese Cafe with awesome Bahn Mi, amazing fried rice and more. You can definitely get your spicy on. One of our favs. http://elizabethstreetcafe.com/
426 locals recommend
Elizabeth Street Cafe
1501 S 1st St
426 locals recommend
French Vietnamese Cafe with awesome Bahn Mi, amazing fried rice and more. You can definitely get your spicy on. One of our favs. http://elizabethstreetcafe.com/
Fantastic brunch and great anytime of the day. Can't go wrong. http://www.southcongresscafe.com/
1600 S Congress Ave
1600 South Congress Avenue
Fantastic brunch and great anytime of the day. Can't go wrong. http://www.southcongresscafe.com/
Damn good tacos. http://torchystacos.com/
2809 S 1st St
2809 South 1st Street
Damn good tacos. http://torchystacos.com/
Authentic Indian food. We love it!
2304 S Congress Ave
2304 South Congress Avenue
Authentic Indian food. We love it!
http://lucysfriedchicken.com/
2218 College Ave
2218 College Avenue
http://lucysfriedchicken.com/
Great breakfast / diner food.
1920 S Congress Ave
1920 South Congress Avenue
Great breakfast / diner food.
Solid!
6 locals recommend
1300 S Congress Ave
1300 South Congress Avenue
6 locals recommend
Solid!
Gourmet Burger bar http://www.hopdoddy.com/
1400 S Congress Ave
Gourmet Burger bar http://www.hopdoddy.com/
Best sushi in in north america. Yes, and its in Austin. I said it. http://uchiaustin.com/
688 locals recommend
Uchi
801 S Lamar Blvd
688 locals recommend
Best sushi in in north america. Yes, and its in Austin. I said it. http://uchiaustin.com/
'Modern Mexian' - SO GOOD. https://lacondesa.com/austin
191 locals recommend
La Condesa
400 W 2nd St
191 locals recommend
'Modern Mexian' - SO GOOD. https://lacondesa.com/austin
Great brunch.
154 locals recommend
Lamberts
401 W 2nd St
154 locals recommend
Great brunch.
Classic Austin coffee / hot dog dive!
45 locals recommend
Frank
407 Colorado St
45 locals recommend
Classic Austin coffee / hot dog dive!
The one and only. Minimum 2 hour wait. They open at 11am, but get there early. They close once sold out. https://franklinbarbecue.com/
919 locals recommend
Franklin Barbecue
900 E 11th St
919 locals recommend
The one and only. Minimum 2 hour wait. They open at 11am, but get there early. They close once sold out. https://franklinbarbecue.com/

Essentials

Full blown grocery store. Work some magic in the kitchen.
Dawson
2400 South Congress Avenue
Full blown grocery store. Work some magic in the kitchen.

Everything Else

Movie Theater / Bar w/ full menu. Super fun, totally Austin. drafthouse.com *** this location may still be under construction. check out the original location on 6th street
770 locals recommend
Alamo Drafthouse Cinema South Lamar
1120 S Lamar Blvd
770 locals recommend
Movie Theater / Bar w/ full menu. Super fun, totally Austin. drafthouse.com *** this location may still be under construction. check out the original location on 6th street
The original Alamo Drafthouse cinema!
228 locals recommend
Alamo Drafthouse Cinemas
320 E 6th St
228 locals recommend
The original Alamo Drafthouse cinema!
Cool off at this great public swimming hole.
158 locals recommend
Big Stacy Neighborhood Park
700 E Live Oak St
158 locals recommend
Cool off at this great public swimming hole.

Drinks & Nightlife

Great bar, awesome sandwich truck outside! (Luke's)
181 locals recommend
Gibson Street Bar
1109 S Lamar Blvd
181 locals recommend
Great bar, awesome sandwich truck outside! (Luke's)
Personal fav
39 locals recommend
The Ginger Man Austin
301 Lavaca Street
39 locals recommend
Personal fav
Great drinks, great food. http://congressaustin.com/second/
82 locals recommend
Second Bar + Kitchen
200 Congress Ave
82 locals recommend
Great drinks, great food. http://congressaustin.com/second/