Guidebook for Austin

Andrew And Giannella
Andrew And Giannella
Guidebook for Austin

Food Scene

Probably the best dining experience we have had so far in Austin, and we are very fussy in the culinary department. They have a prix-fixe menu, only about eight tables so it is hard to get a reservation but well worth it.
179 recommandé par les habitants
LENOIR
1807 S 1st St
179 recommandé par les habitants
Probably the best dining experience we have had so far in Austin, and we are very fussy in the culinary department. They have a prix-fixe menu, only about eight tables so it is hard to get a reservation but well worth it.
Great Vietnamese inspired soups. Not quite a full blown Pho emporium, but a great selection of Asian inspired dishes.
426 recommandé par les habitants
Elizabeth Street Cafe
1501 S 1st St
426 recommandé par les habitants
Great Vietnamese inspired soups. Not quite a full blown Pho emporium, but a great selection of Asian inspired dishes.
Great coffee, and we love the ham and cheese croissants. Nice way to start the day.
78 recommandé par les habitants
Seventh Flag Coffee
1506 S 1st St
78 recommandé par les habitants
Great coffee, and we love the ham and cheese croissants. Nice way to start the day.
This is actually a food truck but excellent value for money, generous portions, and pretty decent Indian. Their Chicken Tikka is a huge dish of Tandoori grilled chicken that can feed two comfortably. Comes with a tomato based masala sauce and rice on the side.
13 recommandé par les habitants
Bombay Dhaba
1207 S 1st St
13 recommandé par les habitants
This is actually a food truck but excellent value for money, generous portions, and pretty decent Indian. Their Chicken Tikka is a huge dish of Tandoori grilled chicken that can feed two comfortably. Comes with a tomato based masala sauce and rice on the side.
Pretty decent Mexican, only a short walking distance from the house. Tacos are good, but there is so much competition around Austin that I would not make any superior claims about this place. Nice for the convenience and when live music is playing
42 recommandé par les habitants
El Mercado
1302 S 1st St
42 recommandé par les habitants
Pretty decent Mexican, only a short walking distance from the house. Tacos are good, but there is so much competition around Austin that I would not make any superior claims about this place. Nice for the convenience and when live music is playing
Good Italian restaurant and their entrees are shareable, they are so huge. Be careful not to over order. I would not put this in the truly authentic Italian category, so far, I have not found anywhere in Austin that fits that description, but of the Italian restaurants we have eaten at, this is the best so far.
77 recommandé par les habitants
Juliet Italian Kitchen
1500 Barton Springs Rd
77 recommandé par les habitants
Good Italian restaurant and their entrees are shareable, they are so huge. Be careful not to over order. I would not put this in the truly authentic Italian category, so far, I have not found anywhere in Austin that fits that description, but of the Italian restaurants we have eaten at, this is the best so far.
If you like Thai, what are you waiting for?
349 recommandé par les habitants
Sway
1417 S 1st St
349 recommandé par les habitants
If you like Thai, what are you waiting for?
Very good sushi
688 recommandé par les habitants
Uchi
801 S Lamar Blvd
688 recommandé par les habitants
Very good sushi
Reasonably good Italian. On a par with Juliet. Not truly authentic, but you should leave happy. Next door is their Enoteca that is good for Sunday Brunch, much more casual. Strangely, they pour Cava Mimosas instead of Prosecco. Go figure.
158 recommandé par les habitants
Vespaio
1610 S Congress Ave
158 recommandé par les habitants
Reasonably good Italian. On a par with Juliet. Not truly authentic, but you should leave happy. Next door is their Enoteca that is good for Sunday Brunch, much more casual. Strangely, they pour Cava Mimosas instead of Prosecco. Go figure.
Known for their brunch. Always a a long wait so get there early
151 recommandé par les habitants
June's
1722 S Congress Ave
151 recommandé par les habitants
Known for their brunch. Always a a long wait so get there early
If you are feeling flush with cash and looking to drop some serious coin on an Omakase experience, this place is for you. The go-to sushi place for the well heeled. Legendary cocktail bar to boot.
23 recommandé par les habitants
Otoko
1603 S Congress Ave
23 recommandé par les habitants
If you are feeling flush with cash and looking to drop some serious coin on an Omakase experience, this place is for you. The go-to sushi place for the well heeled. Legendary cocktail bar to boot.
Very nice interior design (I like motorbikes so anyplace that puts one on a shelf for display gets my vote) with a great bar. Food is solid - not texture, but quality. Good vibe.
30 recommandé par les habitants
Central Standard
1603 S Congress Ave
30 recommandé par les habitants
Very nice interior design (I like motorbikes so anyplace that puts one on a shelf for display gets my vote) with a great bar. Food is solid - not texture, but quality. Good vibe.
Simply the best empanadas we have found outside of Argentina. And their parilla (Argentina barbecued steaks) is excellent.
143 recommandé par les habitants
Buenos Aires Café
1201 E 6th St
143 recommandé par les habitants
Simply the best empanadas we have found outside of Argentina. And their parilla (Argentina barbecued steaks) is excellent.
French brasserie. Expensive, above average, but currently a very trendy spot with the hip crowd.
15 recommandé par les habitants
Le Politique
110 San Antonio St
15 recommandé par les habitants
French brasserie. Expensive, above average, but currently a very trendy spot with the hip crowd.

Drinks & Nightlife

A slightly older, more refined crowd than found on the dirty sixth (6th St) but still skewing very young. Lots of bars, couple of restaurants, a food truck park, and great live music and dance spots.
793 recommandé par les habitants
Rainey Street
Rainey Street
793 recommandé par les habitants
A slightly older, more refined crowd than found on the dirty sixth (6th St) but still skewing very young. Lots of bars, couple of restaurants, a food truck park, and great live music and dance spots.
It is a restaurant/bar/lounge up next to the pool deck of the Van Zandt hotel. Great crowd and great live music acts almost every night. Apparently the pool deck gets pretty hectic during the summer.
48 recommandé par les habitants
Geraldine's
605 Davis St
48 recommandé par les habitants
It is a restaurant/bar/lounge up next to the pool deck of the Van Zandt hotel. Great crowd and great live music acts almost every night. Apparently the pool deck gets pretty hectic during the summer.
The place to go for Jazz. Usually a $10 cover to get in for the live music, and the place is a bit of a dive, but the music is quality. Good selection of imported beers. An Austin institution.
224 recommandé par les habitants
Elephant Room
315 Congress Ave
224 recommandé par les habitants
The place to go for Jazz. Usually a $10 cover to get in for the live music, and the place is a bit of a dive, but the music is quality. Good selection of imported beers. An Austin institution.
Bar/nightclub/live music. Always have great bands covering the full spectrum of music from country to punk.
193 recommandé par les habitants
HOTEL VEGAS
1502 E 6th St
193 recommandé par les habitants
Bar/nightclub/live music. Always have great bands covering the full spectrum of music from country to punk.
Good pub food, sports bar with a nice patio. Very popular.
14 recommandé par les habitants
Revelry Kitchen + Bar
1410 E 6th St
14 recommandé par les habitants
Good pub food, sports bar with a nice patio. Very popular.
Live music. Beer. Crowds. Legendary.
672 recommandé par les habitants
The White Horse
500 Comal St
672 recommandé par les habitants
Live music. Beer. Crowds. Legendary.
Live Music: Jazz, Soul, Funk. Serve food, great place to hang.
154 recommandé par les habitants
Lamberts
401 W 2nd St
154 recommandé par les habitants
Live Music: Jazz, Soul, Funk. Serve food, great place to hang.

Parks & Nature

When it is hot, this is the waterhole to go to. Gets crowded so get there early. Great natural spring fed swimming area.
2454 recommandé par les habitants
Barton Springs Municipal Pool
2131 William Barton Dr
2454 recommandé par les habitants
When it is hot, this is the waterhole to go to. Gets crowded so get there early. Great natural spring fed swimming area.
Nice "in-town" trails
178 recommandé par les habitants
Parc et Réserve Naturelle de Mayfield
3505 W 35th St
178 recommandé par les habitants
Nice "in-town" trails
Lots of open green space and trails along the Colorado River. Great downtown skyline views.
1533 recommandé par les habitants
Zilker Metropolitan Park
2207 Barton Springs Rd
1533 recommandé par les habitants
Lots of open green space and trails along the Colorado River. Great downtown skyline views.

Entertainment & Activities

rent a kayak, or paddle board, and get out on Ladybird Lake (Colorado River) to beat the heat.
124 recommandé par les habitants
Zilker Park Boat Rentals
2101 Andrew Zilker Rd
124 recommandé par les habitants
rent a kayak, or paddle board, and get out on Ladybird Lake (Colorado River) to beat the heat.
Indie movies, foreign films, reserved seating with bar and cafe
347 recommandé par les habitants
Violet Crown Social Club
1111 E 6th St
347 recommandé par les habitants
Indie movies, foreign films, reserved seating with bar and cafe