S Austin Guidebook
Food scene
Food is a unique mix of Asian fusion with bbq. Definitely give it a try if you’re in town!
276 locals recommend
Loro
2115 S Lamar BlvdFood is a unique mix of Asian fusion with bbq. Definitely give it a try if you’re in town!
Comedor
501 Colorado StAmazing food and great date night spot
Artipasta is very close so great for going there or ordering ubereats. their pasta is so fresh and tastes amazing. It's a food truck and the park is kid friendly with toys and a playscape. Since it's in a food truck park there are other trucks there including a hotdog truck, Vegan, Thai, Brooklyn breakfast truck, and others.
ARTIPASTA
7800 South 1st StreetArtipasta is very close so great for going there or ordering ubereats. their pasta is so fresh and tastes amazing. It's a food truck and the park is kid friendly with toys and a playscape. Since it's in a food truck park there are other trucks there including a hotdog truck, Vegan, Thai, Brooklyn breakfast truck, and others.
The Yard
440 E St Elmo RdBreweries / wineries in an industrial area, fun to bar hop
Aba
1011 S Congress AveSuch good Mediterranean
Austin Land & Cattle Company
1205 N Lamar BlvdGreat steaks. Chill vibes
The best steaks ever but more pricey than ALC. The Omni location is better than downtown but they’re both good.
Bob's Steak & Chop House
The best steaks ever but more pricey than ALC. The Omni location is better than downtown but they’re both good.
Best Mexican in town. Do not skip the Caesar salad it is the best one I’ve ever had in my life. Weird I know but seriously.
65 locals recommend
ATX Cocina
110 San Antonio StBest Mexican in town. Do not skip the Caesar salad it is the best one I’ve ever had in my life. Weird I know but seriously.
Need reservations in advance. Coursed meal chefs table style. Definitely an experience and exceptional food
Pasta|Bar Austin
Need reservations in advance. Coursed meal chefs table style. Definitely an experience and exceptional food
Easy Tiger South Lamar
Nice hangout spot for breakfast / lunch
Coffee and beer garden with food trucks. They’re open late. Worth the visit and close to the house
205 locals recommend
Cosmic Coffee + Beer Garden
121 Pickle RdCoffee and beer garden with food trucks. They’re open late. Worth the visit and close to the house
Jeffrey's
1204 W Lynn StAustin staple
Beautiful French restaurant at the Comedor Perry Estate with very beautiful grounds
Lutie’s Garden Restaurant
Beautiful French restaurant at the Comedor Perry Estate with very beautiful grounds
Water activities
Great place to rent boats. About 40 minute drive. They usually have availability and you can boat and swim all day.
Lakeway Marina
103 A Lakeway DrBarton Springs Municipal Pool
2201 William Barton Drobviously
Sightseeing
Shopping / restaurants great for walking around and walking down to the river to see the bats
650 locals recommend
South Congress
Shopping / restaurants great for walking around and walking down to the river to see the bats
Fun park with nice walking trails along the river and playgrounds / kayaks etc.
1533 locals recommend
Zilker Metropolitan Park
2207 Barton Springs RdFun park with nice walking trails along the river and playgrounds / kayaks etc.
The Domain
11410 Century Oaks TerraceShopping / food outdoor mall style. Nice to walk around
Traveler advice
Getting around
Electric scooters around downtown
If you’re going downtown to Rainey St or 6th street you can get around on the lime scooters. Make sure you download a few of the apps (Uber, Lyft, lime etc.) and set your accounts up to cut time when you go to rent them