Food scene
Matt’s is an Austin rite of passage filled with true locals. Reservations are not accepted. Show up before 7pm to avoid a long wait time. Great vibe and people watching. Multiple flavors of frozen margs. Be sure to order the off menu queso with Barbacoa!
304 locals recommend
Matt's El Rancho
2613 S Lamar BlvdMatt’s is an Austin rite of passage filled with true locals. Reservations are not accepted. Show up before 7pm to avoid a long wait time. Great vibe and people watching. Multiple flavors of frozen margs. Be sure to order the off menu queso with Barbacoa!
Elevated Mexican restaurant with trendy vibe, creative cocktails, and incredible food. Perfect stop before a night out downtown. Reservations required.
65 locals recommend
ATX Cocina
110 San Antonio StElevated Mexican restaurant with trendy vibe, creative cocktails, and incredible food. Perfect stop before a night out downtown. Reservations required.
Breakfast tacos are a way of LIFE in Austin. If you don’t want to sit down to eat or deal with crowds, I recommend you skip Torchy’s (it’s a tourist trap) and head to Papolotes for a quick fix. Taco Deli is another personal fave but you’ll have to trek across Austin to find one. It IS a worth it though!!
91 locals recommend
Papalote Taco House
3632 S Congress AveBreakfast tacos are a way of LIFE in Austin. If you don’t want to sit down to eat or deal with crowds, I recommend you skip Torchy’s (it’s a tourist trap) and head to Papolotes for a quick fix. Taco Deli is another personal fave but you’ll have to trek across Austin to find one. It IS a worth it though!!
This place is more about the vibe, less about the food.. dark, moody, great cocktails. Reservations required.
16 locals recommend
Sammie's Italian
807 West 6th StreetThis place is more about the vibe, less about the food.. dark, moody, great cocktails. Reservations required.
Incredible Italian food. Great for groups. Reservations required. Garlic bread is to die for.
93 locals recommend
Red Ash
303 Colorado StIncredible Italian food. Great for groups. Reservations required. Garlic bread is to die for.
Incredible counter-style Asian bbq spot near downtown. Trendy meets casual. Nothing else like it. Huge patio and indoor area with lots of beers and cocktails to choose from. Order the Chicken Karaage and crunchy sweet corn fritters. Great for big groups. No reservations required.
276 locals recommend
Loro
2115 S Lamar BlvdIncredible counter-style Asian bbq spot near downtown. Trendy meets casual. Nothing else like it. Huge patio and indoor area with lots of beers and cocktails to choose from. Order the Chicken Karaage and crunchy sweet corn fritters. Great for big groups. No reservations required.
If you’re looking for a great coffee TO GO, stop by the Summer Moon trailer 2 mins from the house. Expansive menu with creative coffee options. Everyone in Austin loves Summer Moon.
19 locals recommend
Summer Moon Coffee Trailer
6711 Menchaca RdIf you’re looking for a great coffee TO GO, stop by the Summer Moon trailer 2 mins from the house. Expansive menu with creative coffee options. Everyone in Austin loves Summer Moon.
Pinthouse Pizza is *chefs kiss* pizza with an extensive craft beer menu. Show up before 7pm to grab a spot because this place gets packed.
101 locals recommend
Pinthouse Pizza
4236 S Lamar BlvdPinthouse Pizza is *chefs kiss* pizza with an extensive craft beer menu. Show up before 7pm to grab a spot because this place gets packed.
This is the ultimate moody dinner spot with a creative food menu and extensive list of mezcals. NEVER SKIP on the bone marrow tacos. Reservations required. Great for big groups that want a nice dinner.
28 locals recommend
Comedor
501 Colorado StThis is the ultimate moody dinner spot with a creative food menu and extensive list of mezcals. NEVER SKIP on the bone marrow tacos. Reservations required. Great for big groups that want a nice dinner.
Adding to list because people love this spot. It’s underneath Soho House in the SoCo Area off Music Lane. Reservations required far in advance but the food is worth it!!! You can also walk-in during lunch hours and be sat pretty much immediately.
115 locals recommend
Aba
1011 S Congress AveAdding to list because people love this spot. It’s underneath Soho House in the SoCo Area off Music Lane. Reservations required far in advance but the food is worth it!!! You can also walk-in during lunch hours and be sat pretty much immediately.
Trendy Sichuan spot with amazing soup dumplings. Great dinner spot for big groups. They offer a solid brunch on Saturdays as well. Reservations required. You can walk over to the bars on West 6th after.
75 locals recommend
Wu Chow
500 W 5th StTrendy Sichuan spot with amazing soup dumplings. Great dinner spot for big groups. They offer a solid brunch on Saturdays as well. Reservations required. You can walk over to the bars on West 6th after.
A MUST SEE! Quintessential trendy Texas restaurant in the heart of West 6th. Beautiful people, great food, casual ambience. Order the Ranch Water, quail, and a round of their famous “Fire in the Hole” shots. Welcome to Texas, baby!! This place is always a lot of fun and buzzing with people. Hit up this spot before walking to the bars on West 6th. Great for big groups . Reservations required.
60 locals recommend
Ranch 616
616 Nueces StA MUST SEE! Quintessential trendy Texas restaurant in the heart of West 6th. Beautiful people, great food, casual ambience. Order the Ranch Water, quail, and a round of their famous “Fire in the Hole” shots. Welcome to Texas, baby!! This place is always a lot of fun and buzzing with people. Hit up this spot before walking to the bars on West 6th. Great for big groups . Reservations required.
Great vibe, sushi, and location. Great for groups. Grab a bite then walk out to bars on West 6th.
15 locals recommend
TenTen
501 W 6th StGreat vibe, sushi, and location. Great for groups. Grab a bite then walk out to bars on West 6th.
Bars & Breweries
If you’re interested in wine, stop by our buddy Ross’ winery in the St Elmo District (6 mins from house) for some cool, eclectic wine options.
37 locals recommend
The Austin Winery
440 E St Elmo RdIf you’re interested in wine, stop by our buddy Ross’ winery in the St Elmo District (6 mins from house) for some cool, eclectic wine options.
Fun Brewpub in trendy Clarksville neighborhood. Great for big groups looking for lunch and some beers. You can make reservations but they accommodate walk-ins as well. There CAN be a wait to sit, but it’s usually less than 45 mins.
13 locals recommend
Hold Out Brewing
1208 West 4th StreetFun Brewpub in trendy Clarksville neighborhood. Great for big groups looking for lunch and some beers. You can make reservations but they accommodate walk-ins as well. There CAN be a wait to sit, but it’s usually less than 45 mins.
Best spot to watch a game with large tables. The downtown location gets too packed but you can usually snag a long table at the Lamar location (6 mins from house) if you show up an hour before game. Killer, Cajun style food
9 locals recommend
Lavaca St Bar
3121 S Lamar BlvdBest spot to watch a game with large tables. The downtown location gets too packed but you can usually snag a long table at the Lamar location (6 mins from house) if you show up an hour before game. Killer, Cajun style food
If you want to be near all the action, go to West 6th. Star Bar has tons of outdoor seating and an on-site truck with Via 313 pizza (get a slice of the Cadillac).
38 locals recommend
Star Bar
600 W 6th StIf you want to be near all the action, go to West 6th. Star Bar has tons of outdoor seating and an on-site truck with Via 313 pizza (get a slice of the Cadillac).
My personal favorite Sports bar. Tons of outdoor seating. Located in the buzzy West 6th area. If you can’t find a table, walk next door to Star Bar or across the street to Parlor & Yard. Lots of bar options in walking distance.
41 locals recommend
Little Woodrow's
520 W 6th StMy personal favorite Sports bar. Tons of outdoor seating. Located in the buzzy West 6th area. If you can’t find a table, walk next door to Star Bar or across the street to Parlor & Yard. Lots of bar options in walking distance.
Grocery Stores
1 min away from house. Has firewood and all basics
Sprouts Farmers Market
4006 S Lamar BlvdLess than 6 mins from house. Massive grocery store with everything except liquor
183 locals recommend
H-E-B
5800 W Slaughter LnLess than 6 mins from house. Massive grocery store with everything except liquor
Old School liquor & market
1901 West William Cannon DriveLiquor store across street from
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