Frank’s Austin Guidebook
Food scene
My overall favorite and best sushi in the city. Make reservations in advance.
688 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Uchi
801 S Lamar BlvdMy overall favorite and best sushi in the city. Make reservations in advance.
Uchiko
4200 N Lamar BlvdEddie V's Prime Seafood
301 E 5th StUpscale Steakhouse and Seafood
Perry's Steakhouse & Grille
114 W 7th StSteakhouse
Clark's Oyster Bar
1200 W 6th StBest Oysters
Perla's
1400 S Congress AveGreat seafood
Fonda San Miguel Restaurant
2330 W N Loop BlvdInterior Gourmet Mexican
La Condesa
400 W 2nd StFried and True Food Truck
1308 E 6th StGreat upscale Mexican
Launderette
2115 Holly StGreat brunch
Franklin Barbecue
900 E 11th StAmazing BBQ, but have to get in line early.
La Barbecue
2401 E Cesar Chavez StAnother great BBQ place
Truluck's Austin Downtown
300 Colorado StUpscale Seafood
Justine's
4710 E 5th StFrench Bistro with cool vibe and outdoor options
Odd Duck
1201 S Lamar Blvd
Barley Swine
6555 Burnet Rd
Lin Asian Bar + Dim Sum
1203 W 6th StChinese/Dim Sum
Red Ash
303 Colorado StUpscale Italian
Vespaio Restaurant
1610 S Congress AveItalian
Loro
2115 S Lamar BlvdCasual Asian/BBQ
Intero Restaurant
2612 E Cesar Chavez StItalian
The Well
440 West 2nd StreetHealthy salads, plates, smoothies
Two Hands
1011 South Congress AvenueGreat for breakfast, lunch or dinner
Aba
1011 S Congress AveUpscale Mediterranean
Three different locations in Austin, great beers and drinks, known for their bread and soft pretzels.
358 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Easy Tiger
1501 E 7th StThree different locations in Austin, great beers and drinks, known for their bread and soft pretzels.
Corner (Austin)
110 E 2nd StSki Shores Cafe
2905 Pearce RdOn Lake Austin
Soto South Lamar
1100 S Lamar BlvdSushi
Via 313 Pizza
10106 W 6th StMultiple locations, Detroit style pizza
Picnik
4801 Burnet RdHealthy food options
Neighborhoods
The east side (east of I-35) is a hip neighborhood with great bars and restaurants. Easily walkable
11 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
East Cesar Chavez
The east side (east of I-35) is a hip neighborhood with great bars and restaurants. Easily walkable
Highlights: Food- Two Hands, Aba, Perla’s, Jeni’s Ice Cream, Amy’s Ice Cream, June’s All Day, Cafe No Se, Central Standard, South Congress Cafe, Hotel San Jose, SunLife Organics (Healthy smoothies/bowls), Guerro’s (Mexican) , Jo’s Coffee, Sweetgreen (Salads) , Homeslice (Pizza)
Shopping- Tecovas, Maufrais, Manready Mercantile, Stag, Allen Boots
650 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
South Congress
Highlights: Food- Two Hands, Aba, Perla’s, Jeni’s Ice Cream, Amy’s Ice Cream, June’s All Day, Cafe No Se, Central Standard, South Congress Cafe, Hotel San Jose, SunLife Organics (Healthy smoothies/bowls), Guerro’s (Mexican) , Jo’s Coffee, Sweetgreen (Salads) , Homeslice (Pizza)
Shopping- Tecovas, Maufrais, Manready Mercantile, Stag, Allen Boots
Lively street with bars, restaurants and food trucks.
793 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Rainey Street
Rainey StreetLively street with bars, restaurants and food trucks.
Sightseeing
Alamo Drafthouse Cinema South Lamar
1120 S Lamar BlvdDine-In movie theatre
Walk or bike around the trail. Rent paddle boards or kayaks and go out on the water.
959 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Lady Bird Lake
Ann and Roy Butler Hike and Bike TrailWalk or bike around the trail. Rent paddle boards or kayaks and go out on the water.
Zilker Park
Rent bikes, pack a picnic
Barton Springs Municipal Pool
2201 William Barton DrGets crowded on weekends
Lake Austin
Rent a boat or jet ski
Blue Hole Regional Park
333 Blue Hole LnFun swimming hole
Krause Springs
424 Co Rd 404Swimming hole
Live Music
Saxon Pub
1320 S Lamar BlvdThe Continental Gallery
1313 S Congress AveBroken Spoke
3201 S Lamar BlvdTwo-Step dancing
Antone's
305 E 5th StGeraldine's
605 Davis StArmadillo Den
10106 Menchaca RoadSagebrush
5500 South Congress AvenueSam's Town Point
2115 Allred DrBars
Whisler's
1816 E 6th StFun drinks, mezcal bar
The Dogwood
715 W 6th StKung Fu Saloon
716 W 6th StEberly
615 S Lamar BlvdW Austin
200 Lavaca StCentral Machine Works
4824 E Cesar Chavez StDesert Door Distillery
211 Darden Hill RdFrontyard Brewing
4514 Bob Wire RdBrewery
Speakeasy, need reservation in advance, best craft cocktails in Austin
27 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Here Nor There
612 Brazos StSpeakeasy, need reservation in advance, best craft cocktails in Austin
Péché
208 W 4th StNickel City
1133 E 11th StAh Sing Den
1100 E 6th StHOTEL VEGAS
1502 E 6th StShopping
The Domain
11410 Century Oaks Terrace