Austin
Food scene
Easy Tiger Linc
6406 N Interstate 35 Frontage RdWith a few locations around town, this place is staple ramen restaurant and some of the best I’ve ever had. If you aren’t going during off hours, plan to spend some time in line waiting to get inside. The one up north (closest to the house) is my location of choice.
502 locals recommend
Ramen Tatsu-Ya
1234 S Lamar BlvdWith a few locations around town, this place is staple ramen restaurant and some of the best I’ve ever had. If you aren’t going during off hours, plan to spend some time in line waiting to get inside. The one up north (closest to the house) is my location of choice.
My all-time favorite restaurant in Austin. All pretenses are dropped here, where a mouthwatering tasting menu is always available with fantastic service, a quiet atmosphere, and without the need to dress to the nines. Each dish is unique, seasonal, and decadent. I hope you love it as much as I do if you decide to go!
153 locals recommend
Barley Swine
6555 Burnet RdMy all-time favorite restaurant in Austin. All pretenses are dropped here, where a mouthwatering tasting menu is always available with fantastic service, a quiet atmosphere, and without the need to dress to the nines. Each dish is unique, seasonal, and decadent. I hope you love it as much as I do if you decide to go!
A close second to Sangam in terms of authentic, delicious Indian food. Slightly better atmosphere, you might find yourself dining in the cellar!
85 locals recommend
The Clay Pit
1601 Guadalupe StA close second to Sangam in terms of authentic, delicious Indian food. Slightly better atmosphere, you might find yourself dining in the cellar!
If you have some time and love beer, definitely go to Jester King. It’s a well-loved local, authentic farmhouse brewery committed to making wild ales and spontaneously fermented beers that reflect the unique character of their location in the beautiful Texas Hill Country. If you don’t have time to go all the way out to Jester King, you can try Austin Beerworks as a closer brewery alternative!
298 locals recommend
Jester King
13187 Fitzhugh RdIf you have some time and love beer, definitely go to Jester King. It’s a well-loved local, authentic farmhouse brewery committed to making wild ales and spontaneously fermented beers that reflect the unique character of their location in the beautiful Texas Hill Country. If you don’t have time to go all the way out to Jester King, you can try Austin Beerworks as a closer brewery alternative!
World-famous sushi restaurant with a phenomenal tasting menu (you may also order a la carte). I recommend booking a reservation and dressing up for this place if you decide to splurge. You will occasionally see celebrities here, too!
688 locals recommend
Uchi
801 S Lamar BlvdWorld-famous sushi restaurant with a phenomenal tasting menu (you may also order a la carte). I recommend booking a reservation and dressing up for this place if you decide to splurge. You will occasionally see celebrities here, too!
The creative, sometimes intimidating, dishes here are always very good. It is expensive and you may have to work to get the attention of staff, but the food is undeniably some of the best in Austin. Best to do this one when you’re not adhering to a timeline!
276 locals recommend
Loro
2115 S Lamar BlvdThe creative, sometimes intimidating, dishes here are always very good. It is expensive and you may have to work to get the attention of staff, but the food is undeniably some of the best in Austin. Best to do this one when you’re not adhering to a timeline!
Bars
You'll need a reservation to get into this cool speakeasy on Sixth!
107 locals recommend
Midnight Cowboy Modeling
313 E 6th StYou'll need a reservation to get into this cool speakeasy on Sixth!
The Roosevelt Room
307 W 5th StCome for the manmosas, stay for the incredible live music! If you're going on a weekend, get there before the bar opens. The line gets long very quickly.
264 locals recommend
Banger's Sausage House & Beer Garden
79 Rainey StCome for the manmosas, stay for the incredible live music! If you're going on a weekend, get there before the bar opens. The line gets long very quickly.
Nightlife
This place is a tad more mellow than 6th (but I wouldn’t call it mellow). Less crowded, but also has plenty of typical club scenes with live music, themed bars, and drinks that range from fast n’ cheap to carefully hand-crafted and pricey. It’s relatively easy to hit all the bars on this street in one night.
793 locals recommend
Rainey Street
Rainey StreetThis place is a tad more mellow than 6th (but I wouldn’t call it mellow). Less crowded, but also has plenty of typical club scenes with live music, themed bars, and drinks that range from fast n’ cheap to carefully hand-crafted and pricey. It’s relatively easy to hit all the bars on this street in one night.
6th street - This is like reliving your college days (for better or for worse). They shut down the street on weekend evenings for everyone to roam freely. You’ll be in the company of thousands of people and will have access to many bars with games, live music, karaoke, and $1 shots. My favorites are Midnight Cowboy (a speakeasy that you’ll need a reservation for), Handlebar (a great bar with a rooftop lounge), and The Roosevelt Room (a town favorite with excellent small bites, a Gatsby-like atmosphere, and cocktails that are to die for).
334 locals recommend
West 6th Street
West 6th Street6th street - This is like reliving your college days (for better or for worse). They shut down the street on weekend evenings for everyone to roam freely. You’ll be in the company of thousands of people and will have access to many bars with games, live music, karaoke, and $1 shots. My favorites are Midnight Cowboy (a speakeasy that you’ll need a reservation for), Handlebar (a great bar with a rooftop lounge), and The Roosevelt Room (a town favorite with excellent small bites, a Gatsby-like atmosphere, and cocktails that are to die for).
South Congress
Things To Do
Lots of fun games and snacks at this place. Virtual reality, darts, billiards, 8 person foosball, giant Jenga, bowling, etc. are all available here. Great place for a group and particularly good deals on weekdays!
56 locals recommend
Punch Bowl Social Austin
11310 Domain DrLots of fun games and snacks at this place. Virtual reality, darts, billiards, 8 person foosball, giant Jenga, bowling, etc. are all available here. Great place for a group and particularly good deals on weekdays!
Hamilton Pool Preserve
24300 Hamilton Pool RdThe Continental Gallery
1313 S Congress AveA classic spot for live music in the heart of Austin.
Sightseeing
Texas Senate
1200 Congress AveLake Travis
Lady Bird Lake
Ann and Roy Butler Hike and Bike Trail