Local food scene
Seafood
Pacific Star - absolute hole in the wall but good broiled flounder and gulf oysters (actually on the half shell)
Hook & Reel - Cajun seafood boils
The boat - sports bar atmosphere oysters and gulf coast fish
TexMex
Chewy’s- An Austin original. All good. Gotta try the ready jalapeño sauce/dip
One Taco - my favorite breakfast tacos. I like the migas
Trudy’s Northstar - good for a night out. The Mexican Margarita is awesome.
Go early. They all fill up fast and you don’t want to wait an hour to be seated.
Our favorites are listed below:
Our favorite sushi place. Order off the board for the freshest. Small place with limited seating so book early.
28 locals recommend
Tomodachi Sushi
4101 W Parmer LnOur favorite sushi place. Order off the board for the freshest. Small place with limited seating so book early.
High end sushi and Japanese fusion. The famous Tyson Cole developed this and Uchi south of the river. Loro is his latest effort. All places are very good. Great experience but small portions and high prices. A must visit for a special even.
309 locals recommend
Uchiko
4200 N Lamar BlvdHigh end sushi and Japanese fusion. The famous Tyson Cole developed this and Uchi south of the river. Loro is his latest effort. All places are very good. Great experience but small portions and high prices. A must visit for a special even.
Sports and other outdoor activities
Lots to do and see here in Austin. Professional Socar at Q2, UT Games, GP and F1 racing at COTA, various lake events.
If you like soccer, you are only 10 minutes away from our house. An easy drive or Uber.
81 locals recommend
Austin FC Stadium
10414 Mc Kalla PlIf you like soccer, you are only 10 minutes away from our house. An easy drive or Uber.
Shopping and entertainment
Tons of shopping at some of the best places.
Great shopping and food of all types. Only 10 minutes away from our house.
126 locals recommend
Domain NORTHSIDE
11821 Rock Rose AveGreat shopping and food of all types. Only 10 minutes away from our house.
Another great shopping and eating place. There are several other options also Jollyville Rd. between our home and the Arboretum.
58 locals recommend
The Arboretum
10000 Research BlvdAnother great shopping and eating place. There are several other options also Jollyville Rd. between our home and the Arboretum.
About an hour drive north of Austin, a well known community for relaxation and hanging our away from the big city.
38 locals recommend
Salado
About an hour drive north of Austin, a well known community for relaxation and hanging our away from the big city.
Location of Austin City Limits live
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21 locals recommend
Moody Amphitheater
1401 Trinity StLocation of Austin City Limits live
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Traveler advice
Customs and culture
Security in our area
Our neighborhood and city is very safe. Over the past few years however, Austin's recent homeless crisis has added to the risk of crime. You should park in the driveway and always lock your car day or night. Keeping the doors to the house lock is very important as well. There are reports of petty crime like theft of open cars and some reports of homeless walking into unlocked homes.