Hanna’s Guidebook
Lunch/Dinner
EXPENSIVE. But if you're looking for the best or a nice date night, this is the spot. I promise that nothing you get here will be bad.
22 locals recommend
QI Austin: Modern Asian Kitchen
835 West 6th StreetEXPENSIVE. But if you're looking for the best or a nice date night, this is the spot. I promise that nothing you get here will be bad.
Sushi Junai 2
2500 W Parmer LnRoughly $30 ALL YOU CAN EAT sushi. Best I've ever had.
Incredible view while you dine. I’ve never personally eaten here to recommend options but it is a MUST see.
506 locals recommend
The Oasis On Lake Travis
6550 Comanche TrailIncredible view while you dine. I’ve never personally eaten here to recommend options but it is a MUST see.
My FAVORITE RESTAURANT IN TOWN. It’s “Dim sum” style. Basically Asian fusion tapas, a lot of mini dishes on the menu to try. Try the Asian pizza, duck boa rolls, soup dumplings, fish and whatever the waiter recommends.
35 locals recommend
1618 Asian Fusion
1618 E Riverside DrMy FAVORITE RESTAURANT IN TOWN. It’s “Dim sum” style. Basically Asian fusion tapas, a lot of mini dishes on the menu to try. Try the Asian pizza, duck boa rolls, soup dumplings, fish and whatever the waiter recommends.
Asian Fusion BBQ. This restaurant is the concept of two top Asian and BBQ restaurants in town fusing together. Highly recommend.
276 locals recommend
Loro
2115 S Lamar BlvdAsian Fusion BBQ. This restaurant is the concept of two top Asian and BBQ restaurants in town fusing together. Highly recommend.
I honestly can’t remember what I ate here but it was really good. Everyone in town talks about it
374 locals recommend
Odd Duck
1201 S Lamar BlvdI honestly can’t remember what I ate here but it was really good. Everyone in town talks about it
Another staple of TX. Chuys is a chain you can find around the state. Their chips and salsa and jalepeno ranch dip are incredible.
412 locals recommend
Chuy's
1728 Barton Springs RdAnother staple of TX. Chuys is a chain you can find around the state. Their chips and salsa and jalepeno ranch dip are incredible.
Hopdoddy Burger Bar
1400 S Congress AveBEST BURGER IN TOWN - GET THE GARLIC PARM FRIES
Home Slice Pizza
1415 S Congress AveBEST PIZZA IN TOWN
Cenote
1010 E Cesar Chavez StGet a Pho Bowl (soup) and/or a Pork Bahn Mi (sandwich) and a Thai tea!!! MY FAVE
64 locals recommend
Pho Please
1920 E Riverside DrGet a Pho Bowl (soup) and/or a Pork Bahn Mi (sandwich) and a Thai tea!!! MY FAVE
Get some fresh juice at any JuiceLand location!! A juice staple of Austin and only found in TX!
JuiceLand
Get some fresh juice at any JuiceLand location!! A juice staple of Austin and only found in TX!
EXPENSIVE! One of the best French cuisines in the world. We filmed this chef for Chopped - not sure if they ever ended up competing due to COVID, but I got to sample the dishes and highly recommend
522 locals recommend
Justine's
4710 E 5th StEXPENSIVE! One of the best French cuisines in the world. We filmed this chef for Chopped - not sure if they ever ended up competing due to COVID, but I got to sample the dishes and highly recommend
Kinda Tropical
3501 E 7th StInteresting and tasty eats with an outdoor patio.
Coffee Spots
MUST TRY the "Quarter Winter Moon" (their homemade "moon milk" is AMAZING. This is essentially an iced coffee with the shops special sweetener. I suggest the 1/4 the sweetness of their moon milk (bc its VERY sweet). Super cute clothes, hats and key chains too.
176 locals recommend
Summer Moon Coffee
3115 S 1st StMUST TRY the "Quarter Winter Moon" (their homemade "moon milk" is AMAZING. This is essentially an iced coffee with the shops special sweetener. I suggest the 1/4 the sweetness of their moon milk (bc its VERY sweet). Super cute clothes, hats and key chains too.
Great coffee. Must try the iced chai or mint chocolate iced coffee!
36 locals recommend
Spokesman - St. Elmo
440 E St Elmo RdGreat coffee. Must try the iced chai or mint chocolate iced coffee!
A favorite for working remote. Home to one of my fav BBQ joints "Leroy & Lewis". Try the Thirsty Goat or one of their seasonal spritzers. Markets on the weekend. In the fall/winter they have fires and heaters.
205 locals recommend
Cosmic Coffee + Beer Garden
121 Pickle RdA favorite for working remote. Home to one of my fav BBQ joints "Leroy & Lewis". Try the Thirsty Goat or one of their seasonal spritzers. Markets on the weekend. In the fall/winter they have fires and heaters.
Great place to work remote with a coffee or visit in the evenings for open mic nights.
129 locals recommend
Opa
2050 S Lamar BlvdGreat place to work remote with a coffee or visit in the evenings for open mic nights.
Radio Coffee & Beer
4204 Menchaca RdNightlife
Must visit if you're trying to go out on the town for some 2 steppin' while downtown. They have a backwards 2 step going on here though... My favorite is Mavericks in Buda.
672 locals recommend
The White Horse
500 Comal StMust visit if you're trying to go out on the town for some 2 steppin' while downtown. They have a backwards 2 step going on here though... My favorite is Mavericks in Buda.
Honky Tonkin' every night of the week. 2 stages so when one is done the other starts. Pool tables and some dancing (but if you really wanna dance I'd check out some of the other recommendations). Check out their schedule on IG or online. There is an amazing Creole truck and a few more out back.
27 locals recommend
Sagebrush
5500 South Congress AvenueHonky Tonkin' every night of the week. 2 stages so when one is done the other starts. Pool tables and some dancing (but if you really wanna dance I'd check out some of the other recommendations). Check out their schedule on IG or online. There is an amazing Creole truck and a few more out back.
Ego's Bar
510 S Congress AveKARAOKE EVERY NIGHT! Such a fun spot.
PACKED on weekends. Slide down the slide or attempt your hand at whining the 18" dildo in the claw machine! Young crowd. All of the 6th st bars are popping almost every night of the week but mostly weekends. Day or night.
24 locals recommend
Unbarlievable
76 Rainey StPACKED on weekends. Slide down the slide or attempt your hand at whining the 18" dildo in the claw machine! Young crowd. All of the 6th st bars are popping almost every night of the week but mostly weekends. Day or night.
Rooftop EDM bar. Honestly any place on W 6th is poppin', if thats your kinda thing...
7 locals recommend
The Cat's Pajamas
610 Nueces StRooftop EDM bar. Honestly any place on W 6th is poppin', if thats your kinda thing...
Speakeasy. Walk in to the front desk of the hostel and say you're looking for a place to get a drink. They will show you the way. Dim lit and swanky.
81 locals recommend
Firehouse Lounge
605 Brazos StSpeakeasy. Walk in to the front desk of the hostel and say you're looking for a place to get a drink. They will show you the way. Dim lit and swanky.
Cidercade Austin
A place to enjoy a local brew and arcade games
If you like pickleball and cocktails, you can have your drink and play too at Bouldin Acres!
43 locals recommend
Bouldin Acres
2027 S Lamar BlvdIf you like pickleball and cocktails, you can have your drink and play too at Bouldin Acres!
The Austin Beer Garden Brewing Co.
1305 W Oltorf StCentral Machine Works
4824 E Cesar Chavez StOften live music and a good time!
Peter Pan Mini Golf
1207 Barton Springs RdBroken Spoke
3201 S Lamar BlvdDancing!
Emo's Austin
2015 E Riverside DrLive Music
24 hours
Cabin theme. 24 hour - Coffee / "Bar" - They infuse all of their own spirits. Personal fav is the Cherry Almond Whiskey w/ Coke. Check out their events online b/c every night of the week there is SOMETHING to do. Whether it is a comedy night, open mic, market, or Lumber Society (adult boy scout/girl scouts) teaching night, there's so much fun to be had here.
246 locals recommend
The Buzz Mill
1505 Town Creek DrCabin theme. 24 hour - Coffee / "Bar" - They infuse all of their own spirits. Personal fav is the Cherry Almond Whiskey w/ Coke. Check out their events online b/c every night of the week there is SOMETHING to do. Whether it is a comedy night, open mic, market, or Lumber Society (adult boy scout/girl scouts) teaching night, there's so much fun to be had here.
BBQ
Rollin Smoke BBQ
1108 E 6th StGET THE BRISKET SANDWHICH. I'm serious. Just do it.
Another fav BBQ. Owner was supposed to compete on Chopped but Covid hit... Their beef cheeks sell out every Friday/Sat. But if you get there early enough or call ahead you can reserve some. Odd hours, be sure to check before you go. It's phenomenal. You should also try the burger!! So much goodness. A lot of other food trucks and coffee to choose from at the Cosmic Coffee beer garden in general. It’s a staple.
12 locals recommend
Leroy And Lewis Barbecue
5621 Pickle RdAnother fav BBQ. Owner was supposed to compete on Chopped but Covid hit... Their beef cheeks sell out every Friday/Sat. But if you get there early enough or call ahead you can reserve some. Odd hours, be sure to check before you go. It's phenomenal. You should also try the burger!! So much goodness. A lot of other food trucks and coffee to choose from at the Cosmic Coffee beer garden in general. It’s a staple.
Also featured on several tv shows. This is one of the top two BBQ joints in Austin that people talk about. I prefer a few others but still great. Line is usually long but moves quickly.
372 locals recommend
Terry Black's Barbecue
1003 Barton Springs RdAlso featured on several tv shows. This is one of the top two BBQ joints in Austin that people talk about. I prefer a few others but still great. Line is usually long but moves quickly.
Featured on many tv shows about top BBQ in Tx this is one of the best, Franklin’s secret to the best bbq is simple, salt and pepper. Nothing fancy.
919 locals recommend
Franklin Barbecue
900 E 11th StFeatured on many tv shows about top BBQ in Tx this is one of the best, Franklin’s secret to the best bbq is simple, salt and pepper. Nothing fancy.
Breakfast
Jacoby's Restaurant & Mercantile
3235 E Cesar Chavez StA MUST for breakfast eats
Café No Sé
1603 S Congress AveJuan in a Million
2300 E Cesar Chavez StTop ranked breakfast, good luck getting a table!
Out of Town - Nighife
FAV Two-Steppin'. Thursday night is college night (pretty young crowd) but Friday and Saturdays are great too. It may look far away but it's really only a 15min max drive (or Uber) away. If you are looking to get out and ACTUALLY get some dancing in, so long as you are approachable, not saying no to askers, and smiling, I promise you'll get asked to dance all night long! Great people that frequent here and they are all so excited to teach you :)
24 locals recommend
Mavericks Dance Hall
1700 Grand Ave PkwyFAV Two-Steppin'. Thursday night is college night (pretty young crowd) but Friday and Saturdays are great too. It may look far away but it's really only a 15min max drive (or Uber) away. If you are looking to get out and ACTUALLY get some dancing in, so long as you are approachable, not saying no to askers, and smiling, I promise you'll get asked to dance all night long! Great people that frequent here and they are all so excited to teach you :)
Bar 1919
1420 S Alamo StA swanky speakeasy in San Antonio.
Speakeasy in New Braunfels, TX. Try the tuna nachos!! Really can't go wrong with anything on their menu. All so good!
20 locals recommend
Sidecar at the Prince Solms Inn
295 E San Antonio StSpeakeasy in New Braunfels, TX. Try the tuna nachos!! Really can't go wrong with anything on their menu. All so good!
A popping bar with swings at the bar and always live music and. Connected to Downtown Social that has indoor bowling and arcade games!
58 locals recommend
Pour Haus Patio Bar
343 W San Antonio StA popping bar with swings at the bar and always live music and. Connected to Downtown Social that has indoor bowling and arcade games!
Indoor bowling and arcade games. Drinks + food. Trivia nights on Wednesdays
37 locals recommend
Downtown Social
386 W San Antonio StIndoor bowling and arcade games. Drinks + food. Trivia nights on Wednesdays
Where Willie Nelson became famous! Ask to see his secret back door entrance!! Story is, before he was famous Wille used to climb through the back window and walk onstage barefoot with his guitar in hand and begin performing and captivating the audience. They often got him confused for the main act and sing and jammed along. It was found out what he was doing, but he was so good they let him play anytime he snuck on stage. To this day they they built his own back door entrance so he no longer had to climb through the window. They leave it open to welcome him to come play anytime he pleases. Make it out on a Fri/Sat night and you just might luck up with a secret appearance from barefoot Willie himself!
367 locals recommend
Gruene Hall
1281 Gruene RdWhere Willie Nelson became famous! Ask to see his secret back door entrance!! Story is, before he was famous Wille used to climb through the back window and walk onstage barefoot with his guitar in hand and begin performing and captivating the audience. They often got him confused for the main act and sing and jammed along. It was found out what he was doing, but he was so good they let him play anytime he snuck on stage. To this day they they built his own back door entrance so he no longer had to climb through the window. They leave it open to welcome him to come play anytime he pleases. Make it out on a Fri/Sat night and you just might luck up with a secret appearance from barefoot Willie himself!
Great place to have a brew and enjoy live music. Venture down stairs around back to the speakeasy in Mr Gruene's old house basement! You might have to ask for directions, its not easy to find.
7 locals recommend
The Gruene Grove
1263 Gruene RdGreat place to have a brew and enjoy live music. Venture down stairs around back to the speakeasy in Mr Gruene's old house basement! You might have to ask for directions, its not easy to find.
Whitewater Amphitheater
11860 FM306Concert venue
Live music and sometimes large name artists at pop up venue out back. Mostly country. Pool tables, darts, etc.
13 locals recommend
Buck's Backyard
1750 Farm to Market 1626Live music and sometimes large name artists at pop up venue out back. Mostly country. Pool tables, darts, etc.