Guidebook for Austin
Food Scene
Try the shrimp corn dogs, green chili mac & cheese and a shot of their homemade moonshine.
150 locals recommend
Moonshine Grill
303 Red River StTry the shrimp corn dogs, green chili mac & cheese and a shot of their homemade moonshine.
This is right across the street from the apartment. If you like Thai food, they have really good curry.
11 locals recommend
Mai Thai Restaurant
207 San Jacinto BlvdThis is right across the street from the apartment. If you like Thai food, they have really good curry.
Hidden Gem. Featured on the food network (you probably would not stop here unless you knew about it). Try the pork belly tacos. Tyson knows what he's doing.
141 locals recommend
Tyson's Tacos
4905 Airport BlvdHidden Gem. Featured on the food network (you probably would not stop here unless you knew about it). Try the pork belly tacos. Tyson knows what he's doing.
Some of my favorite BBQ. Ask for a tour of the smoke room. Also love the vineyard here.
480 locals recommend
Salt Lick BBQ
18300 Farm to Market Rd 1826Some of my favorite BBQ. Ask for a tour of the smoke room. Also love the vineyard here.
Green Mesquite BBQ
1400 Barton Springs RdGreat BBQ. Try the smoked wings. They are awesome.
Best BBQ in Town. I hate waiting in line but try this if you have time. Franklin's is pure artistry and SIMPLY brilliant the way BBQ should be made. Find his series on PBS, he reveals many secrets.
919 locals recommend
Franklin Barbecue
900 E 11th StBest BBQ in Town. I hate waiting in line but try this if you have time. Franklin's is pure artistry and SIMPLY brilliant the way BBQ should be made. Find his series on PBS, he reveals many secrets.
La Barbecue
2401 E Cesar Chavez StAnother solid BBQ spot. Very cool.
South Congress Cafe
1600 S Congress AveGreat spot for brunch.
Great spot for a burger. Don't go right at lunch though or you'll end up waiting for an hour. It's a popular burger.
780 locals recommend
Hopdoddy Burger Bar
1400 S Congress AveGreat spot for a burger. Don't go right at lunch though or you'll end up waiting for an hour. It's a popular burger.
This is a great farm to table restaurant. Fresh as can be.
11 locals recommend
Craft & Racked Wine Bar
1400 East Old Settlers BoulevardThis is a great farm to table restaurant. Fresh as can be.
24 Diner
600 N Lamar BlvdThis is an awesome diner.
Torchy's Tacos
1311 South 1st StreetAwesome tacos.
Authentic Mexican food. Angie does it right. Famous for the puffy tacos.
19 locals recommend
Frank & Angie's
508 West AveAuthentic Mexican food. Angie does it right. Famous for the puffy tacos.
La Condesa
400 W 2nd StGood Mexican food...not a Tex-Mex place.
Austin Land & Cattle Company
1205 N Lamar BlvdThis is the place to go for the best Steak.
Enchiladas Y Mas
1911 W Anderson LnSolid Tex-Mex food
Andiamo Ristorante
2521 Rutland DrThis place has amazing Italian food
Eddie V's Prime Seafood
301 E 5th StVery close to the apartment and the seafood is amazing.
I have only had drinks and aps here but they were great and it is right across the street from the apartment.
21 locals recommend
Vince Young Steakhouse
301 San Jacinto BlvdI have only had drinks and aps here but they were great and it is right across the street from the apartment.
Same building as Whitley. This place has awesome ceviche. Not many Mexican restaurants even make ceviche and even fewer do a good job. Try a swirl margarita (needs a floater) with your ceviche.
6 locals recommend
Uncle Julio's
301 Brazos StSame building as Whitley. This place has awesome ceviche. Not many Mexican restaurants even make ceviche and even fewer do a good job. Try a swirl margarita (needs a floater) with your ceviche.
Drinks & Nightlife
This is a great place to start out the night on sixth street. The drinks and food are excellent. If the weather is nice, grab a cocktail on the rooftop patio while watching the craziness unfold.
24 locals recommend
Iron Cactus Mexican Restaurant and Margarita Bar
606 Trinity StThis is a great place to start out the night on sixth street. The drinks and food are excellent. If the weather is nice, grab a cocktail on the rooftop patio while watching the craziness unfold.
Great place to spend a low-key night. Max's is right across the street from the apartment. This is just a fun place to grab a glass/bottle of wine and socialize.
22 locals recommend
MAX's Wine Dive
207 San Jacinto BlvdGreat place to spend a low-key night. Max's is right across the street from the apartment. This is just a fun place to grab a glass/bottle of wine and socialize.
Contigo
2027 Anchor LnThis is a really cool bar.
Cool spot on 6th, but can be hard to get in. Make reservations. An old brothel converted into a speak easy. There’s no sign, you just walk up and ring the buzzer titled "Harry Craddock”.
107 locals recommend
Midnight Cowboy Modeling
313 E 6th StCool spot on 6th, but can be hard to get in. Make reservations. An old brothel converted into a speak easy. There’s no sign, you just walk up and ring the buzzer titled "Harry Craddock”.
Péché
208 W 4th StGreat drinks and a cool place to hang out for a while.
If you want a beer bar, go to Bangers. They have more beers on tap than any bar should.
264 locals recommend
Banger's Sausage House & Beer Garden
79 Rainey StIf you want a beer bar, go to Bangers. They have more beers on tap than any bar should.
This is a beautiful historic bar. They usually have live music. It's a nice place to relax and have a couple of classic cocktails. If you are hungry, I recommend their burgers.
104 locals recommend
The Driskill In The Unbound Collection By Hyatt
604 Brazos StThis is a beautiful historic bar. They usually have live music. It's a nice place to relax and have a couple of classic cocktails. If you are hungry, I recommend their burgers.
This microbrewery is in the Hyde Park, but it's worth a visit.
131 locals recommend
Draught House Pub & Brewery
4112 Medical PkwyThis microbrewery is in the Hyde Park, but it's worth a visit.
Bar Congress
200 Congress AveGreat drinks and a really nice bar.
This place is awesome. Don't get me wrong it's a bit of a dive, but you have to check it out. It's an experience. You'll tell stories about the stone shed and the Oaxacan Mezcal for years.
Bar Ilegal
609 Davis StThis place is awesome. Don't get me wrong it's a bit of a dive, but you have to check it out. It's an experience. You'll tell stories about the stone shed and the Oaxacan Mezcal for years.
Maggie Mae's
323 E 6th StUpstairs bar on 6th.
Blind Pig Pub
317 E 6th StAnother cool 6th street bar.