AUSTIN

The White Horse

Broken Spoke

The Continental Club

Yellow Jacket Social Club

HOTEL VEGAS

Whisler’s

South Congress Hotel

The Little Longhorn Saloon

ARRIVE Austin

Ski Shores Cafe

Casual Lake Austin restaurant serving burgers, fried seafood, and frozen drinks, with boat access and outdoor seating. The property also has live music, a playground, and pickleball.

Secret Oktober

Bloody Rose Boutique

Salty Sow

Manor Road gastropub serving Southern and Texas-inspired comfort food, shareable plates, and cocktails. It offers an early-evening happy hour, and reservations are available.

Friends Bar

Sixth Street bar focused on live blues and rock music, with bands playing most nights. Check the current lineup before going.

Small Victory

Small, hidden downtown cocktail bar known for martinis and carefully made classic drinks. Reservations are recommended because seating is limited.

Eldorado Café

Neighborhood restaurant serving Mexican-inspired comfort food, including enchiladas, guisos, queso, and house salsas. It is open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner Monday through Saturday.

Equipment Room

Basement vinyl listening bar beneath Hotel Magdalena with a high-end sound system, cocktails, and small plates. Reservations are available, with limited space for walk-ins.

Uptown

East Sixth neighborhood bar and restaurant serving oysters, burgers, sandwiches, steak, and cocktails. It is open for lunch, dinner, and drinks.

Este

East Austin restaurant focused on coastal Mexican seafood and charcoal cooking, including ceviche, aguachile, oysters, and whole fish. Reservations are recommended.

Canje

East Austin restaurant serving Guyanese and Caribbean dishes such as roti, pepper pot, curry, and jerk chicken. Reservations are recommended.

KG BBQ

Lala's Little Nugget

21-and-over neighborhood bar decorated for Christmas year-round, with a jukebox, beer, cocktails, and a casual dive-bar atmosphere.

Donn's Depot

Long-running bar in a converted train depot with live country music, piano, and dancing. Check the calendar for nightly performers and occasional dance lessons.

Coupland Dancehall

Historic country dance hall about 30 miles northeast of Austin, with live bands and a large dance floor. Check the current calendar and hours before driving out.

Gruene Hall

Historic dance hall built in 1878 with regular country, Americana, and roots-music concerts. Check the calendar and buy tickets in advance for larger shows.

Bouldin Creek Cafe

Casual vegetarian and vegan café serving all-day breakfast, tofu scrambles, coffee, and comfort food. It has indoor and patio seating, and weekends can be busy.

Tiki Tatsu-Ya

Immersive tiki bar with elaborate tropical interiors, large-format cocktails, and Polynesian-inspired snacks. Reservations are recommended.

Launderette

Holly neighborhood restaurant serving seasonal, shareable New American dishes with Mediterranean influences. Reservations are recommended for dinner.

Dai Due

Butcher shop and restaurant focused on Texas-raised meat, game, seafood, and locally sourced ingredients. The menu changes with regional availability.

Comedy Mothership

Downtown comedy club with two performance rooms and a schedule of local and touring comics. Phones and smartwatches are locked in Yondr pouches during shows.

Nixta Taqueria

East Austin taqueria known for house-made masa, heirloom-corn tortillas, and inventive tacos such as duck carnitas. Check current hours and reservation options.

Birdie's

Counter-service, prix-fixe restaurant serving a seasonal five-course menu with a large wine list. Most seating is first come, first served, and the restaurant is cashless.

Interstellar BBQ

Northwest Austin barbecue restaurant known for brisket, sweet-tea-glazed pork, smoked meats, and creative sides. Arrive early because popular items can sell out.

Leroy and Lewis Barbecue

South Austin barbecue restaurant known for smoked beef cheeks, sausages, burgers, and creative vegetable sides. Some meats can sell out, especially at lunch.

Odd Duck

South Lamar restaurant serving seasonal, shareable American dishes made with Texas ingredients. The menu changes regularly, and reservations are recommended.

The Butterfly Bar @ The VORTEX

Indoor-outdoor bar at the VORTEX theatre with a garden, live music, and performance art. Drink purchases support the nonprofit theatre.

Patrizi's

Italian food truck in the VORTEX garden known for handmade pasta and red-sauce dishes. Order at the window and sit at the shared outdoor tables.

Elizabeth Street Café

South Austin Vietnamese café and French bakery serving pho, bánh mì, spring rolls, curries, croissants, and macarons. It is open for lunch, dinner, and weekend brunch.

King Bee

East 12th Street cocktail bar with classic and seasonal drinks, live music, and a neighborhood atmosphere. It is open nightly.

Neighborhood Sushi - Austin

South Congress sushi restaurant serving nigiri, sashimi, rolls, and Japanese small plates, with sake and cocktails. Reservations are recommended for dinner.

Suerte

East Austin Mexican restaurant focused on house-made masa, seasonal dishes, agave spirits, and cocktails. Reservations are accepted, with some seating held for walk-ins.

Half Step

Rainey Street cocktail bar in a converted bungalow, with a large patio and occasional live music. Check the calendar for current events.

Joann's Fine Foods

Tex-Mex diner at the Austin Motel serving breakfast, fajitas, enchiladas, burgers, and frozen margaritas. It has indoor booths and a shaded patio.

la Barbecue

East Austin barbecue restaurant known for brisket, sausages, sandwiches, and smoked sides. Expect a line, or order ahead online for pickup.

Jewboy Burgers

Casual burger restaurant combining El Paso and Jewish-deli influences, with green chiles, pastrami, latkes, queso, and loaded fries on the menu.

Snow's BBQ

Lexington barbecue restaurant open only on Saturday mornings, serving brisket, pork steak, ribs, and sausage until sold out. Arrive very early.

Butler Pitch & Putt

Casual nine-hole pitch-and-putt course near downtown with club rentals, snacks, beer, and an on-site burger truck. The courtyard is open to non-golfers.

Matt's El Rancho

Long-running South Lamar Tex-Mex restaurant known for fajitas, enchiladas, margaritas, and the Bob Armstrong queso dip. It is closed on Tuesdays.

Louie Mueller Barbecue

Historic barbecue restaurant in Taylor serving brisket, beef ribs, sausage, and other smoked meats. It is open Wednesday through Saturday, with shorter Saturday hours.

Lucky Robot

South Congress restaurant serving dry-aged sushi, ramen, and Japanese-Peruvian dishes, with brunch on weekends. Reservations are recommended for dinner.

La Perla Bar

Small East Sixth neighborhood beer bar with a casual indoor space and outdoor patio. The drinks are straightforward and the atmosphere is low-key.

Home Slice Pizza

Independent pizzeria serving New York-style slices and whole pies for dine-in or takeout. The South Congress location often has a line at busy times.

Jacoby's Restaurant & Mercantile

East Austin ranch-to-table restaurant serving steaks and Southern comfort food, with a riverfront patio and small mercantile. Reservations are suggested; dinner is Wednesday through Saturday.

Joe’s Bakery & Coffee Shop

Family-run East Austin bakery and daytime restaurant known for breakfast tacos, barbacoa, migas, and Mexican lunch plates. It is closed on Mondays.

Buenos Aires Café

East Austin Argentine restaurant serving handmade empanadas, grilled meats, sandwiches, and Malbec. The menu also includes vegetarian and vegan options.

Smitty's Market

Historic Lockhart barbecue market serving smoked brisket, ribs, sausage, and other meats from an open-fire pit. It is cash-only and does not take reservations.

Licha's Cantina

East Sixth cantina serving Mexico City-inspired dishes such as cochinita pibil, birria tacos, mole enchiladas, and mezcal cocktails. It has indoor and patio seating.

Uchiko

North Lamar Japanese restaurant serving sushi, nigiri, grilled dishes, and seasonal small plates. Reservations are accepted, and daily happy hour runs from 4 to 6 p.m.

The Salt Lick BBQ

Large Hill Country barbecue restaurant in Driftwood serving brisket, sausage, ribs, and family-style meals. It is BYOB, and reservations are limited to groups of 10 or more.

Lamberts

Downtown restaurant serving slow-smoked barbecue, steaks, cocktails, and whiskey in a restored building. The upstairs bar hosts live music; reservations are available.

Sagebrush

South Austin honky-tonk with live country music, a large dance floor, and an outdoor patio. It also hosts regular two-step lessons; check the calendar.

Cosmic Pickle

Large coffee, cocktail, and beer garden on Pickle Road with outdoor seating and several food trucks. It is open from morning through late evening.

Loro

Counter-service Asian smokehouse combining Texas barbecue with Japanese, Thai, and other Southeast Asian flavors. It has a large covered patio and frozen cocktails.

Crown & Anchor Pub

University-area pub with more than 30 beer taps, burgers, queso, pool, darts, and large patios. It is open daily and shows sports.

taqueria jessica

Family-run food truck on McNeil Drive serving breakfast tacos, quesabirria, gorditas, burritos, and homemade tortillas. It is open for breakfast and lunch daily.

Perla's

South Congress seafood and oyster bar serving Gulf fish, raw oysters, and coastal cocktails. Indoor reservations are accepted, while the large patio is reserved for walk-ins.

The Liberty

Casual East Sixth dive bar with drink specials, a large patio, and an on-site food truck. It is open late every night.

Cheer Up Charlies

LGBTQ+ bar and performance venue in the Red River district hosting live music, DJs, drag shows, and community events. Check the calendar for the current lineup.

Terry Black's Barbecue

Central Austin barbecue restaurant serving brisket, beef ribs, sausage, turkey, and house-made sides. Service is first come, first served, and the line generally moves quickly.

Elephant Room

Basement jazz bar on Congress Avenue with live music every night. Seating is first come, first served, and there is no cover before 8 p.m.

Easy Tiger South Lamar

South Lamar bakery, beer garden, and restaurant serving breads, pastries, pretzels, sausages, sandwiches, and beer. It has a large patio and group seating.

Veracruz All Natural

Austin taco business known for breakfast tacos, especially migas, along with tacos, tortas, and fresh juices. It has several locations with different hours.

Peter Pan Mini-Golf

Old-school miniature golf course near downtown with two 18-hole courses and large fiberglass figures. It does not take reservations, and outside food and drinks are allowed.

Franklin Barbecue

Lunch-only barbecue restaurant known for brisket, ribs, sausage, and long lines. Arrive early, or place a five-pound-minimum preorder for pickup in advance.

Saxon Pub

Small South Lamar live-music venue featuring local songwriters, blues, country, rock, and other bands. Check the schedule because some shows are ticketed and others are free.

Store House Market & Eatery

Bastrop restaurant serving seasonal Texas dishes, including steaks, seafood, vegetables, and brunch. It is about 30 miles east of Austin, and reservations are available.

C-Boy's Heart & Soul

South Congress live-music club with soul, blues, and rock performances seven nights a week. The upstairs Jade Room is a separate cocktail lounge.

Antone's Nightclub

Downtown live-music venue founded as a blues club in 1975, with a current schedule that also includes rock, soul, country, and other genres. Buy tickets through its calendar.

Sam's BBQ

Long-running Black-owned East Austin barbecue restaurant serving brisket, ribs, sausage, and other smoked meats. The attached Austin Daiquiri Factory sells frozen drinks.

Torchy's Tacos

Austin-founded counter-service chain serving breakfast tacos, specialty tacos, chips, and green-chile queso. It has multiple locations around the city.