Our Austin Faves
Grocers
Here are some grocery options for your group.
Large grocery store. It is by far the closets and largest grocery store you will find for our home. It is always busy but the lines move fast and the service is friendly.
227 locals recommend
H-E-B plus!
2508 E Riverside DrLarge grocery store. It is by far the closets and largest grocery store you will find for our home. It is always busy but the lines move fast and the service is friendly.
This location is not the biggest whole foods, but it is well appointed with free garage parking. We get all our meat, and specialty foods here.
1332 locals recommend
Whole Foods Market
525 N Lamar BlvdThis location is not the biggest whole foods, but it is well appointed with free garage parking. We get all our meat, and specialty foods here.
Sightseeing
Circuit of The Americas
9201 Circuit of the Americas BlvdThe Formula 1 Track.
One of the neatest attractions for Austin is totally free :) the miles and miles of hike and bike trails traversing the river are fun and refreshing to walk. You can also find bike rentals as well as paddle boards and kayaks for rent as well.
959 locals recommend
Lady Bird Lake
Ann and Roy Butler Hike and Bike TrailOne of the neatest attractions for Austin is totally free :) the miles and miles of hike and bike trails traversing the river are fun and refreshing to walk. You can also find bike rentals as well as paddle boards and kayaks for rent as well.
Food nearby
All the asian foods at one place. They have great reviews and are fast!
136 locals recommend
888 Pan Asian Restaurant
2400 E Oltorf StAll the asian foods at one place. They have great reviews and are fast!
High end Asian food that is always tasty! They are not the cheapest option but is a step up in quality and flavor.
35 locals recommend
1618 Asian Fusion
1618 E Riverside DrHigh end Asian food that is always tasty! They are not the cheapest option but is a step up in quality and flavor.
One of our favorite local spots. We like the burger, tacos and chicken sandwich as well as the beetroot salad. They also have a good selection of wines and beers.
27 locals recommend
Mour Cafe
1414 Shore District DrOne of our favorite local spots. We like the burger, tacos and chicken sandwich as well as the beetroot salad. They also have a good selection of wines and beers.
Food scene
Via 313 Pizza
10106 W 6th StTHE BEST PIZZA IN TOWN! Hands down.
Fried and True Food Truck
1308 E 6th Sthigh-end mexican - swank
One of our favorite eateries in Austin. The burger is one of the very best in town and their desserts should be endulged.
397 locals recommend
Launderette
2115 Holly StOne of our favorite eateries in Austin. The burger is one of the very best in town and their desserts should be endulged.
Tiny Pies
5035 Burnet Rdtreat-yo-self! Our favorite dessert spot in ATX
La Barbecue
2401 E Cesar Chavez StForget Franklins.... seriously, La Barbecue is the best in town!
There are several locations but this one is located in The Line hotel downtown. Best tacos in town! Get the Migas, and the plantains.
68 locals recommend
Veracruz All Natural
111 East Cesar Chavez StreetThere are several locations but this one is located in The Line hotel downtown. Best tacos in town! Get the Migas, and the plantains.
Our favorite new Mediterranean spot off south congress. Validate your parking in the garage.
115 locals recommend
Aba
1011 S Congress AveOur favorite new Mediterranean spot off south congress. Validate your parking in the garage.
Justine's
4710 E 5th StGreat vibe... solid food.
The only sushi place to go to.... hands down our favorite date night spot. Get there a at 4:30 and get on the wait list. They open at 5PM for a happy hour every week day till 6PM with a tasting menu that is much more affordable. GET A DESSERT!
688 locals recommend
Uchi
801 S Lamar BlvdThe only sushi place to go to.... hands down our favorite date night spot. Get there a at 4:30 and get on the wait list. They open at 5PM for a happy hour every week day till 6PM with a tasting menu that is much more affordable. GET A DESSERT!
Uchi's less expensive little brother and the food delish too! Get a reservation!
309 locals recommend
Uchiko
4200 N Lamar BlvdUchi's less expensive little brother and the food delish too! Get a reservation!
Coffee
Our favorite coffee shop -- consistently good espresso and our favorite Japanese cold brew.
186 locals recommend
Houndstooth Coffee
4200 N Lamar BlvdOur favorite coffee shop -- consistently good espresso and our favorite Japanese cold brew.
This is our favorite roaster in town. They also have a bar.... very worth checking out if you are in to coffee.
81 locals recommend
Greater Goods Coffee Roasting Co.
160 E 5th StThis is our favorite roaster in town. They also have a bar.... very worth checking out if you are in to coffee.
Shopping
A great outdoor shopping area with lots of food and high-end stores. It is not in close proximity to our house.
768 locals recommend
The Domain
11410 Century Oaks TerraceA great outdoor shopping area with lots of food and high-end stores. It is not in close proximity to our house.
Outlet shopping about a 30-45 mins away, high-end stores and plenty of parking. Would be a good place to stop on your way to San Antonio!
358 locals recommend
San Marcos Premium Outlets
3939 I-35Outlet shopping about a 30-45 mins away, high-end stores and plenty of parking. Would be a good place to stop on your way to San Antonio!
Great tourist shopping, eating, live music watching spot. Its a must-see for travelers.
447 locals recommend
South Congress Avenue
South Congress AvenueGreat tourist shopping, eating, live music watching spot. Its a must-see for travelers.
Things To Do
That beautiful view out the back of the house a well-maintained public course. This course is the old Austin Country Club (60's) designed by PGA champ Ben Crenshaw and the home course of Harvey Penick.
15 locals recommend
Riverside Golf Course
1020 Grove BlvdThat beautiful view out the back of the house a well-maintained public course. This course is the old Austin Country Club (60's) designed by PGA champ Ben Crenshaw and the home course of Harvey Penick.