Guidebook for Austin
Food Scene
Brisket and Banana Bourbon Pie!
This is a lunch place only, 11am-3pm.
919 locals recommend
Franklin Barbecue
900 E 11th StBrisket and Banana Bourbon Pie!
This is a lunch place only, 11am-3pm.
Classic French fare with an East Side twist, makes it a neighborhood classic. The buzzy, magical atmosphere and reasonably-priced wine list means this tucked-away gem is perfect for a long, lingering meal, which’ll have to include the steak frites.
522 locals recommend
Justine's
4710 E 5th StClassic French fare with an East Side twist, makes it a neighborhood classic. The buzzy, magical atmosphere and reasonably-priced wine list means this tucked-away gem is perfect for a long, lingering meal, which’ll have to include the steak frites.
Texas meets Japan is this establishment. Try the Frito pie with octopus and hot pockets with brisket, expected fare with yakitori, sashimi, smoked meats including barbecue eel and fish collars, and, of course, ramen.
151 locals recommend
Kemuri Tatsu-Ya
2713 E 2nd StTexas meets Japan is this establishment. Try the Frito pie with octopus and hot pockets with brisket, expected fare with yakitori, sashimi, smoked meats including barbecue eel and fish collars, and, of course, ramen.
Embrace the spirit of Austin institution Tamale House with the colorful East Side restaurant, run by the fourth generation of the Vasquez family, where the migas are plentiful, tamales galore, the patio is lush, and yes, there are cocktails and beer.
169 locals recommend
Tamale House East
1707 E 6th StEmbrace the spirit of Austin institution Tamale House with the colorful East Side restaurant, run by the fourth generation of the Vasquez family, where the migas are plentiful, tamales galore, the patio is lush, and yes, there are cocktails and beer.
Mminimalist beer garden with a ranch-inspired menu, which heavily features housemade charcuterie and other meaty delights.
297 locals recommend
Contigo
2027 Anchor LnMminimalist beer garden with a ranch-inspired menu, which heavily features housemade charcuterie and other meaty delights.
Innovative vegan fare (plus beer & wine) served in a blue-walled dining room or on an outdoor patio.
139 locals recommend
Counter Culture
2908 E Cesar Chavez StInnovative vegan fare (plus beer & wine) served in a blue-walled dining room or on an outdoor patio.
Drinks & Nightlife
Sahara Lounge
1413 Webberville RdGreat live music, large outdoor patio, fun vibe.
Skylark Lounge
2039 Airport BlvdAwesome dive, blues bar.
Sip cool cocktails by the pool (for decoration only). Super chill. Afternoons are a great time. Music is typically disco.
153 locals recommend
Kitty Cohen's
2211 Webberville RdSip cool cocktails by the pool (for decoration only). Super chill. Afternoons are a great time. Music is typically disco.
Who doesn't like a roof top pool bar? Open to public Fri-Sat 8pm-close and Sun-Thu all day!
12 locals recommend
Azul Rooftop Lounge
310 E 5th StWho doesn't like a roof top pool bar? Open to public Fri-Sat 8pm-close and Sun-Thu all day!
Sightseeing
Go get some spray paint and tag away! . The artwork is constantly changing, and the top-tiers of this sloping hillside offer up an inspired view of the Downtown skyline. Sadly, this space will soon fulfill its original destiny as a condo development. Go while you still can.
130 locals recommend
HOPE Outdoor Gallery
741 Dalton LaneGo get some spray paint and tag away! . The artwork is constantly changing, and the top-tiers of this sloping hillside offer up an inspired view of the Downtown skyline. Sadly, this space will soon fulfill its original destiny as a condo development. Go while you still can.