BEST BBQ this side of the Mississippi! Chow down on some ribs while over looking the beautiful hill country in Driftwood. But it’ll cost you: this little piece of heaven is 20 miles outside Austin.
It's almost a cliche to recommend Torchy's in Austin, but the local chain has earned that recognition with creative combinations that stand out in a city full of tacos. [Eater 38 Member] Read more.
Get the avocado and crunchy chicken (breaded with sesame sees, almonds, chili flakes, sea salt, sugar and corn flakes) in a cone-shaped tortilla. Read more.
Sit at the bar and keep the party going in the patio lounge "benched" area out front. Always kick it off with the Crab Louie. Read more.
Have the duck with a bottle of the house red. It will take you straight to Paris...without the language barrier.
Austin: It is a part of the boozy fabric of old Austin where young lovers and old timers come to dance the Texas two-step to the best live country, folk and Americana in Austin. - IFC Staff
Among the TV & Movie Stars to visit have been Clint Eastwood, Robert Duval, Dolly Parton, Lonnie Anderson, and Dan Rather.
Three acres in size, the pool is fed from under ground springs and is on average 68 degrees year round. Over the years it has drawn people from all walks of life.
Fun hotel lobby bar. Way more people than I originally thought would show up, and a well dressed crowd.
This spot's got great 2/4 person sharing plates like pork shank/shoulder, a whole branzino, crispy-crust Lamb Pie w/ bone marrow, braised cabbage, and Scotch quail eggs pickled & served with sausage. Read more.
Cool idea: new bar made from repurposing an old house in an worn industrial area. It spurred 3 other lounges around it. Check out the many benefit events hosted here too.
Quite simply, the coolest sports bar that you will ever visit. Check out the great food truck in the back!
Nice rooms. Friendly service and reasonably priced. I recommend this hotel.
For the meat eaters amongst us: this is the best bbq in the world. You will have to wait an hour for your food but don't fret, you will be satisfied. Pro tip: try the brisket
Emo's is an institution. Right on Red River & E. 6th, it is in the middle of the action & the scene there is quite laid back with some rock n roll vibes. Highly recommended.
Darn good country food! The 3 veggie plate is great & so are the fried green tomatoes & the chicken fried steak!
Mmmm...homemade icecream! Try the mexican vanilla + strawberries + graham cracker. It is delicious!
This is a great natural spring fed pool in the middle of Austin! A great place to tan, swim & hang out.
A nice restaurant with reasonable prices and $4 margaritas on Thursday nights for the ladies ;)
A tastefully wood-paneled sports-watcher's paradise whose 17 flatscreens include a 226in monster they claim's the biggest in the 787. Read more.
Climb aboard, grab a drink and sing a song! Where you'll end up, nobody knows!
One our favorite bars in Austin. The have an insane amount of great beer on tap and good pub food.
Look for the headshot of El Vez. They have a photo booth but it's almost always broken. Put the little round sticker from your silverware on the ceiling in the back room. Also: try the sopapillas.
Lomito Beef sandwich on french bread with chimichurri sauce. You won't be hungry afterwards.
Favourite hotel. Starbucks downstairs and not as busy or noisy as the main hotels which is good when you roll in at 3am ready to drop
It occupies the ground floor of a luxe new condo building--not my preferred restaurant location, but I'll go anywhere for executive chef David Bull's distinctly American comfort food.
VH1 is filming our VH1 Top 20 Countdown from here during SXSW Music. Stop by and say hello!
Makes an art of bar food. See: the spicy fried pickles, the Bar Congress that you can add foie gras, an egg, avocado, pork belly, double meat & double cheese, should you so choose. [Eater 38 Member] Read more.
Mexican home cooking with a great patio; try the mango habanero margarita. [Eater 38 Member]
There are few better places to lay down a layer of food before a night of heavy drinking on the Dirty Sixth, and their burgers are a well-deserved Austin institution. [Eater 38 Member] Read more.
Chef Sonya Cote rocks a seasonal French-Tex menu to go with their artisanal cocktail menu in one of the most comfortable dining rooms in which we've had the pleasure of eating. [Eater 38 Member] Read more.
This sunny French bistro is known for its patio and its mouthwatering tartines; it doesn't hurt that it's kid-friendly and serves a great breakfast, either. [Eater 38 Member] Read more.
Check out the largest of Austin's downtown parks. This is a community gathering space like no other in the city and besides, what's not good about a park?
Go upstairs to the photo gallery and try to guess all the singers/bands in the pictures!
For the best sound, head to the balcony. The acoustics everywhere else just don’t compare. – Vidhisha B.
This club has no age limits and some very talented musical groups, such as the Black Eyed Peas, have taken the stage.
The Driskill bar serves up the Batini! Roll like a cattle barron at this landmark of Texas hospitality. Since 1886 the Driskill has offered luxury and great service. Just don’t longboard in the lobby.
Top notch staff here. These guys know their stuff so don't hesitate to ask any questions. Hands down this is Austins best record shop.
This 80,000-square-foot store is a site to behold. Sign up for cooking lessons; buy fresh Texas peaches, local Pure Luck Farm goat cheese, and Flat Creek Flat Creek Estate's "Super Texan" Sangiovese.
Originally built by the French diplomat to The Republic of Texas. In 1956, the home became a museum under the custodianship of The Daughters of The Republic of Texas.
Austin is home to the largest urban bat colony in North America. More than 1.5 million bats fly out near dusk from the Ann Richards Congress Avenue Bridge. Best viewing dates: April-Oct.
Items crafted by more than 200 young talents—many of whom live in the Austin area—are on offer, from cheeky T-shirts to offbeat jewelry. Read more.
Lofty ceilings and a nice rooftop bar in the center of Downtown. Great place to grab a cocktail.
