Finally! I’ve lived in Austin a little over three years now – and yes, it’s taken me this long to get a recommendations master list out to y’all, haha! But I guess the plus side of that is that now I am a seasoned veteran and have had the time to really scope out the best-of-the-best places when it comes to eating, things to do and places to stay. Like any other booming city (seriously, I think Austin is the city in the U.S people are moving to the most right now!) – things are always changing. So I promise to always keep this list up to date as find new favorite places, things to do & places to stay!

Austin is really such a magical place. Coming from Nashville, it really had a lot of similar vibes to me. Bachelor & Bachelorette parties everywhere, everyone is so nice, tons of unique restaurants with AMAZING food (my life was forever changed when I discovered tex mex) and there is seriously just so much to do. I can’t wait for you to come visit. Safe travels, and enjoy Austin!

Where To Eat

Mexican/Tex Mex
Matt’s El Rancho – fun atmosphere, great patio!
Chuy’s – classic Tex Mex!
El Alma – best rooftop!
Fonda San Miguel
ATX Cocina
Gueros
La Condesa
Suerte
Taco Deli
Gabriellas
Grizzelda’s
Torchy’s Tacos
Veracruz

Italian/Pizza
North Italia
Homeslice Pizza – best pizza ever!
Juliet Italian Kitchen
Pinthouse Pizza
Numero 28
Cipollina
Via 313 Pizza on Rainey – detroit style pizza, so fun!
Taverna
Juniper
Olive & June
The Backspace

Asian/Sushi
Uchiko
Uchi
Wu Chow
RA Sushi
Bar Chi
Lucky Robot
Sushi Zushi
Neighborhood Sushi
Elizabeth Street Cafe
Soto
Otoko
Maiko

Barbecue
Terry Black’s
Franklin Barbecue
Black’s
La Barbecue
Rudy’s Barbecue

Seafood
Clark’s Oyster Bar
Perla’s
Shore Raw Bar & Grill

Other Favorite Restaurants
Central Standard – vibey atmosphere
Moonshine – walking distance to Rainey
Mattie’s – such a fun atmosphere in a 19th century home, (real) peacocks everywhere!
Hop Doddy Burger Bar
Jacoby’s
Banger’s
Lonesome Dove
Odd Duck
Salty Sow
Foreign & Domestic
Steiner Ranch – overlooks Lake Travis, a little drive outside of downtown
Aba
Peacock
Eberly
Hestia
Sammie’s

Coffee/Brunch
Jo’s Coffee
Magnolia Cafe
Codependant
Eberly
Snooze
Mozart’s
Taverna
Texas French Bread
Honey Ham
South Congress Cafe
24 Diner

Bars
Unbarlievable – so fun, has a giant slide!
Lucille’s
Garage Bar –coolest speak easy in a parking garage
Here Nor There – speak easy
Midnight Cowboy
Leftys
Corner Bar
The Broken Spoke – two stepping!
Geraldine’s – in Hotel Van Zandt
The Roosevelt Room
The Tips Alchemist
Bouldin Acres
Rustic Tap
Idle Hands
The White Horse
The Container Bar
Bufords
Cat’s Pajamas
Javelina
Hula Hut
The Oasi
Clive Bar
Whisler’s
Easy Tiger

Other must-go’s:
Amy’s Ice Cream
Tiny Boxwood’s – chocolate chip cookies!
Taquero Mucho – must see for bachelorette parties! Pink & girly EVERYTHING.
The Oasis – oversees Lake Travis

Things To Do

– Bar hop on Rainey Street
– Bar hop on West or Dirty 6th street
– Rent scooters & tour the city
– A pool day at The W or Hotel Van Zandt
– Hike Mount Bonnel
– Hike/go see 360 bridge
– Hike/walk/run the Lady Bird Lake loop trail
– Take a Soul Cycle Class downtown
– Take a Barry’s Bootcamp class downtown
– Zilker Park
– Go see the “I Love You So Much” sign on the side of Jo’s Coffee
– ATX sign for pictures, in front of Whole Foods downtown
– Walk/shop South Congress
– Rent a pontoon boat on Lake Austin or Lake Travis
– Kayak/Paddle Board Lady Bird Lake
– Swim at Barton Springs
– Watch the bats at sunset on South Congress

Where To Stay

– Hotel Van Zandt
– The W
– The Line Hotel
– The Westin
– Hotel Zaza
– JW Marriot
– The South Congress Hotel
– Rent an Airbnb or VRBO – there’s tons!