Guidebook for Austin
Food Scene
Delicious food and friendly staff in a bright, modern setting.
279 locals recommend
South Congress Cafe
1600 S Congress AveDelicious food and friendly staff in a bright, modern setting.
Café No Sé
1603 S Congress AveGreat place for a relaxing meal or a coffee with your laptop.
Excellent fresh cuisine built around salads. Wonderful patio dining under a huge Live Oak tree.
66 locals recommend
Vinaigrette
2201 College AveExcellent fresh cuisine built around salads. Wonderful patio dining under a huge Live Oak tree.
The Magnolia Cafe is an Austin icon, and it's right up the street. Quirky and laid-back atmosphere with tasty food. Look for the neon sign that says "Sorry, we're open!"
478 locals recommend
Magnolia Cafe
1920 S Congress AveThe Magnolia Cafe is an Austin icon, and it's right up the street. Quirky and laid-back atmosphere with tasty food. Look for the neon sign that says "Sorry, we're open!"
Another Austin icon - got to have some Torchy's! And this new restaurant is a pleasure to visit with its unique design. Right up the street!
1075 locals recommend
Torchy's Tacos
2809 S 1st StAnother Austin icon - got to have some Torchy's! And this new restaurant is a pleasure to visit with its unique design. Right up the street!
Drinks & Nightlife
Thursday nights has Paul Osher and his all-star band playing the Blues. Paul use to play with Muddy Waters.
242 locals recommend
C-Boys Heart and Soul
2008 S Congress AveThursday nights has Paul Osher and his all-star band playing the Blues. Paul use to play with Muddy Waters.
The Continental Gallery
1313 S Congress AveBecause it's The Continental Club (!)
The Hideout Theatre
617 Congress AveLove improv? Go to The Hideout and laugh!
Arts & Culture
If you love history and literature, and appreciate O. Henry - visit his house! Tiny, Victorian structure that offers tours.
12 locals recommend
O. Henry Home & Museum
409 E 5th StIf you love history and literature, and appreciate O. Henry - visit his house! Tiny, Victorian structure that offers tours.
The story of a 19th century sculptress and her immigration to America and her life here. Features many of her sculptures and tells the story of her life.
77 locals recommend
Elisabet Ney Museum
304 E 44th StThe story of a 19th century sculptress and her immigration to America and her life here. Features many of her sculptures and tells the story of her life.
Incredible overview of LBJ's legacy. Extremely well done and leaves one with a sense of what the man, with Ladybird at his side, accomplished.
10 locals recommend
Lyndon B. Johnson Library
2313 Red River StIncredible overview of LBJ's legacy. Extremely well done and leaves one with a sense of what the man, with Ladybird at his side, accomplished.
Entertainment & Activities
Got to go to the Alamo Drafthouse! It's an institution and food while watching a movie - what's not to like!
770 locals recommend
Alamo Drafthouse Cinema South Lamar
1120 S Lamar BlvdGot to go to the Alamo Drafthouse! It's an institution and food while watching a movie - what's not to like!