Guidebook for Austin
Food Scene
Best sushi in the country - no lie. Too many awards to list including James Beard, Bon Appetit top 10 restaurants in the US. Check it out!
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Uchi
801 S Lamar BlvdBest sushi in the country - no lie. Too many awards to list including James Beard, Bon Appetit top 10 restaurants in the US. Check it out!
Funky juice and smoothie bar. An Austin favorite. Keeping Austin weird!
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JuiceLand
1625 Barton Springs RdFunky juice and smoothie bar. An Austin favorite. Keeping Austin weird!
One of our favorites! Local brewpub and great non-pub food for something easy in the neighborhood. Also a great place to catch some local music inside. On a nice day their outside beer garden can't be beat.
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The Austin Beer Garden Brewing Co.
1305 W Oltorf StOne of our favorites! Local brewpub and great non-pub food for something easy in the neighborhood. Also a great place to catch some local music inside. On a nice day their outside beer garden can't be beat.
Great coffee and vegan snacks walking distance from the house. This is Paleo HQ if that's your thing.
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Picnik
4801 Burnet RdGreat coffee and vegan snacks walking distance from the house. This is Paleo HQ if that's your thing.
Our favorite coffee spot in town - we are there almost daily. They also have breakfast tacos and pastries, and beer and wine.
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Caffe Medici
1101 W Lynn StOur favorite coffee spot in town - we are there almost daily. They also have breakfast tacos and pastries, and beer and wine.
Our favorite ice cream in Austin - you are either a Amy's fan or Lick...
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Lick Honest Ice Creams
1100 S Lamar BlvdOur favorite ice cream in Austin - you are either a Amy's fan or Lick...
Super hyped ramen joint. There will be a long line out the door, but it actually moves fast and is worth it if you like ramen!
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Ramen Tatsu-Ya
1234 S Lamar BlvdSuper hyped ramen joint. There will be a long line out the door, but it actually moves fast and is worth it if you like ramen!
Romantic Italian restaurant with an awesome outside bar and patio.
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Juliet Italian Kitchen
1500 Barton Springs RdRomantic Italian restaurant with an awesome outside bar and patio.
TLC Austin
1100 S Lamar BlvdLoro is a must for lunch or dinner. Great outdoor seating as well. Asian BBQ with delicious inventive food options.
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Loro
2115 S Lamar BlvdLoro is a must for lunch or dinner. Great outdoor seating as well. Asian BBQ with delicious inventive food options.
Delicious Thai food very close to the apartment. We get take out from here regularly.
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Super Thai Cuisine
2024 South Lamar BoulevardDelicious Thai food very close to the apartment. We get take out from here regularly.
Great spot for happy hour or dinner. Happy hour starts at 3pm. Delicious wine/cheese during happy hour.
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Aviary Decor
2110 S Lamar BlvdGreat spot for happy hour or dinner. Happy hour starts at 3pm. Delicious wine/cheese during happy hour.
Romantic, vintage-chic outpost featuring creative cuisine with Mediterranean & Indian accents. Great outdoor patio and happy hour. Make a reservation for dinner.
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LENOIR
1807 S 1st StRomantic, vintage-chic outpost featuring creative cuisine with Mediterranean & Indian accents. Great outdoor patio and happy hour. Make a reservation for dinner.
Our go to restaurant for mexican food in the neighborhood. Great outdoor patio upstairs, happy hour and brunch on weekends. It can get crowded so go early or make a reservation.
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El Alma
1025 Barton Springs RdOur go to restaurant for mexican food in the neighborhood. Great outdoor patio upstairs, happy hour and brunch on weekends. It can get crowded so go early or make a reservation.
Carpenters Hall is located in a boutique hotel right off Barton Springs. It's a great restaurant for having drinks and snack at the bar or full dinner. Great table options as well and drinks and food are very good. It's one of our go to's in the neighborhood.
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Carpenters Hall
400 Josephine StCarpenters Hall is located in a boutique hotel right off Barton Springs. It's a great restaurant for having drinks and snack at the bar or full dinner. Great table options as well and drinks and food are very good. It's one of our go to's in the neighborhood.
Yes it's a chain, but they make pretty good burgers. Not quite as good as Luke's trailer across the street though..
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Shake Shack
1100 S Lamar BlvdYes it's a chain, but they make pretty good burgers. Not quite as good as Luke's trailer across the street though..
This is one of the top 3 coffee geek places in town. Also a great place to work/hang out.
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Merit Coffee
1105 S Lamar BlvdThis is one of the top 3 coffee geek places in town. Also a great place to work/hang out.
Essentials
Bluebonnet Food Mart
1701 Bluebonnet LnConvenient store a couple blocks away for basic necessities.
Thom's Market
1418 Barton Springs RdHigh end convenient store for artisan products.
Arts & Culture
Dinner and a movie - iconic Austin movie theater. Food is awesome also.
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Alamo Drafthouse Cinema South Lamar
1120 S Lamar BlvdDinner and a movie - iconic Austin movie theater. Food is awesome also.
Umlauf Sculpture Garden & Museum
605 Azie Morton RdA great way to spend a morning or afternoon.
Zilker Botanical Garden
2220 Barton Springs RdDougherty Arts Center
1110 Barton Springs RoadArt and theater
The Long Center for the Performing Arts
701 W Riverside DrPerforming Arts and events
Parks & Nature
The gem of Austin, a spring-fed pool that's 68 degrees year round. A must for any trip to Austin. Walking distance and a must see while in Austin in the summer. We have beach towels in the apartment for you also.
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Barton Springs Municipal Pool
2201 William Barton DrThe gem of Austin, a spring-fed pool that's 68 degrees year round. A must for any trip to Austin. Walking distance and a must see while in Austin in the summer. We have beach towels in the apartment for you also.
You can borrow a frisbee if you want - just let us know!
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Zilker Metropolitan Park
2207 Barton Springs RdYou can borrow a frisbee if you want - just let us know!
Zilker Botanical Garden
2220 Barton Springs RdEverything Else
Trek Bicycle Lamar
517 S Lamar BlvdCool bike shop, higher end bike rentals, mtb and road bikes.
Featured on the Food Network - one of the best trailers in the city. You can eat in the bar connected to it, the Gibson.
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Lucy's Retired Surfers Bar & Restaurant
506 West AveFeatured on the Food Network - one of the best trailers in the city. You can eat in the bar connected to it, the Gibson.
Hey!...You Gonna Eat or What?
1720 Barton Springs RoadNice little food trailer park close to the house.
Yoga Yoga South
Let us know if you want to borrow a Yoga mat
Sukha Yoga Austin
2324 S Lamar BlvdThis is a great local yoga studio.
Coated Nails
1100 S Lamar BlvdDrinks & Nightlife
Gibson Street Bar
1109 S Lamar BlvdCool neighborhood bar, good beer taps and drinks.
This place is a sleeper hit. We always have a great meal and it's not incredible expensive. Originally from Oakland, the chef is very good.
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Barlata
1500 S Lamar BlvdThis place is a sleeper hit. We always have a great meal and it's not incredible expensive. Originally from Oakland, the chef is very good.
If you need Tex-Mex, this is the place. It's one of the go to's for most Austinites.
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Maudie's Too
1212 S Lamar BlvdIf you need Tex-Mex, this is the place. It's one of the go to's for most Austinites.
This is your classic dive bar, but with friendly staff and some recent updates.
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The Golden Goose
2034 S Lamar BlvdThis is your classic dive bar, but with friendly staff and some recent updates.
Great for drinks and snack at the bar early or later. Carpenters Hall is a restaurant within a boutique hotel.
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Carpenters Hall
400 Josephine StGreat for drinks and snack at the bar early or later. Carpenters Hall is a restaurant within a boutique hotel.
Shopping
Lamar Union Plaza
1100 S Lamar BlvdShops, restaurants, coffee shops, cinema, etc