Kels's Guidebook for South Austin
Best of Austin
These places are special to someone born in Austin and living here for most of my life. They are nationally acclaimed and super unique!
The Austin Beer Garden Brewing Co.
1305 W Oltorf St
Franklin Barbecue
900 E 11th St
Barton Springs Municipal Pool
2201 William Barton Dr
Whole Foods Market
525 N Lamar BlvdFood scene
Taco Joint
2809 San Jacinto Blvd
Terry Black's Barbecue
1003 Barton Springs Rd
Baby Acapulco
1705 S Lakeshore Blvd
Torchy's Tacos
2809 S 1st StKorean inspired BBQ concept from a Paul Qui and Aaron Franklin collaboration. no reservations needed!
276 locals recommend
Loro
2115 S Lamar BlvdKorean inspired BBQ concept from a Paul Qui and Aaron Franklin collaboration. no reservations needed!
Walking distance
Great spots within walking distance of The Austinite
Within walking distance, the food truck at this location has excellent breakfast tacos!
435 locals recommend
Radio Coffee & Beer
4204 Menchaca RdWithin walking distance, the food truck at this location has excellent breakfast tacos!
Barley Bean Coffee
3600 S Lamar BlvdWonderful food, drink, and beers on tap
Wheatsville Food Co-Op
3101 Guadalupe St
The Park on South Lamar
4024 S Lamar BlvdKid friendly
Kid friendly local businesses that make Austin a great place for families AND adults!
Peter Pan Mini Golf
1207 Barton Springs Rd
Bouldin Acres
2027 S Lamar Blvd
Pinthouse Pizza
4236 S Lamar Blvd
Matt's El Rancho
2613 S Lamar BlvdSightseeing
Zilker Park
Mount Bonnell
Statesman Bat Observation Center
305 S Congress AveBars, Breweries, Wineries
Opa
2050 S Lamar BlvdUnderground cocktail tiki bar fronted as a travel agency. Entrance hidden in the back. Get reservations about a week early!
Tiki Tatsu-Ya
Underground cocktail tiki bar fronted as a travel agency. Entrance hidden in the back. Get reservations about a week early!
Local cidery and arcade on the lake with a great balcony for sunsets and a friendly local raccoon that frequents around sundown. $20 entry covers unlimited game play. Kid friendly until 8pm.
Cidercade Austin
Local cidery and arcade on the lake with a great balcony for sunsets and a friendly local raccoon that frequents around sundown. $20 entry covers unlimited game play. Kid friendly until 8pm.
Local brewery with a playground, lighted soccer field, and multiple food trucks on site. Great for kids and adults. Live music and sports viewing.
53 locals recommend
Meanwhile Brewing Company
3901 Promontory Point DrLocal brewery with a playground, lighted soccer field, and multiple food trucks on site. Great for kids and adults. Live music and sports viewing.
Acclaimed brewery for sours and specialty beers in rural TX. There are other breweries and distilleries on Fitzhugh road nearby that are excellent and kid friendly
298 locals recommend
Jester King
13187 Fitzhugh RdAcclaimed brewery for sours and specialty beers in rural TX. There are other breweries and distilleries on Fitzhugh road nearby that are excellent and kid friendly
Winery with daily tastings and the start of the TX Wine Trail with about 40 additional wineries.
107 locals recommend
Duchman Family Winery
13308 FM150 WWinery with daily tastings and the start of the TX Wine Trail with about 40 additional wineries.