Drinks & Nightlife
Black Star Co-op
7020 Easy Wind DrLocally Owned - craft brew.
Awesome pub with some pub grub. Low ceilings, neighborhood vibe, full bar.
155 locals recommend
drink.well.
207 E 53rd StAwesome pub with some pub grub. Low ceilings, neighborhood vibe, full bar.
So this may not be a "local" place; but they have a hundred taps and just as many in bottles for the beer fans out there.
35 locals recommend
Flying Saucer Draught Emporium
815 West 47th StreetSo this may not be a "local" place; but they have a hundred taps and just as many in bottles for the beer fans out there.
Food Scene
One of my personal favorites. Gourmet Ramen style soup with an ocean of flavors.
68 locals recommend
Michi Ramen
6519 N Lamar BlvdOne of my personal favorites. Gourmet Ramen style soup with an ocean of flavors.
Taqueria Los Jaliscienses
6903 Airport BlvdWow, great value Mexican Taqueria. Walking Distance.
While certainly not as famous as Franklins; Stiles Switch is some of the best BBQ in Austin. Get there for the lunch crowd as that's when the BBQ is the freshest off the pit.
126 locals recommend
Stiles Switch BBQ
6610 N Lamar BlvdWhile certainly not as famous as Franklins; Stiles Switch is some of the best BBQ in Austin. Get there for the lunch crowd as that's when the BBQ is the freshest off the pit.
Local neighborhood Chef Owned, Great Food. Fills up every night, get a reservation on Open Table.
134 locals recommend
Foreign & Domestic
306 E 53rd StLocal neighborhood Chef Owned, Great Food. Fills up every night, get a reservation on Open Table.
Komé
5301 Airport BlvdLocal, Chef Owned, renowned Sushi.
Shanghai
6718 Middle Fiskville RoadTwo Words. DIM - SUM... Two more words.. REAL DEAL... Lot's of great dishes.
Threadgill's
6416 N Lamar BlvdLocal Owned, long history in Austin. Southern, Cafe, Comfort food.
Korea House Restaurant
2700 W Anderson LnBest Korean in Austin, has been for years.
Uchiko
4200 N Lamar BlvdExpensive, but life changing Sushi inspired dishes. Make a reservation.
House Pizzeria
Local neighborhood great pizza place!
This place is a gem, Gulf Oysters, Crawdads, and an selection of mostly TX Gulf Coast seafood. Great fried dishes but the grilled, broiled and blackened dishes are great too.
Capt. Benny's Seafood
5700 N Interstate 35 Frontage RdThis place is a gem, Gulf Oysters, Crawdads, and an selection of mostly TX Gulf Coast seafood. Great fried dishes but the grilled, broiled and blackened dishes are great too.
Everything Else
Neighborhood Grocery Store, throwback to the 60's but will have what you need.
44 locals recommend
Arlan's Market
7108 Woodrow AveNeighborhood Grocery Store, throwback to the 60's but will have what you need.
Very nice Grocery, similar to a Whole Foods. Great produce, seafood, meat, deli, cafe. Great playground for kids.
764 locals recommend
Central Market
4477 S Lamar BlvdVery nice Grocery, similar to a Whole Foods. Great produce, seafood, meat, deli, cafe. Great playground for kids.