We maintain this page with recommendations for great restaurants, hotels and things to do in Austin. It continues to evolve and we welcome your suggestions as well!! If you visit any of these spots, please tag us on social media for a chance to win $100 donation to your favorite charity.
Ah Sing Den – Asian-themed bar named after the owner of one of East London’s most famous opium dens
Grackle – Inclusive hipster dive bar with a pool table and jukebox and small outdoor area
Lustre Pearl East – chill hangout spot for drinks, nibbly things and people watching
The Liberty – one of the oldest bars on East 6th with a food trailer in the back
The Vortex – artist owned theatre that shares a lot with Patrizis Italian food truck
Skylark – live blues music in a trailer
Central Machine Works – great people watching in a huge space with plenty of indoor and outdoor seating. Beer and pizza kind of place
La Holly – Tacos and Margaritas either inside the coldest small house bar or outside in a fairly large dog-friendly patio
Suerte (Upscale Mexican) ***Also great for Brunch
Odd Duck (Farm to Table)
Intero (American / Italian)
Juniper (Italian)
Justine’s (UNIQUELY AUSTIN French) – French food and cocktails in a bungalow space and light-strung patio
Launderette – upscale New American restaurant in a converted laundromat
Uchi (AMAZING Sushi and Asian Fusion)
Via 313 (Detroit style pizza)
Love Supreme (Pizza / Great Outdoor space)
Nixta Taqueria (Best tacos in Austin IMHO)
Salt & Time – butcher shop restaurant that serves farm-to-table with amazing burger
La Barbecue – Our favorite bbq spot for its brisket and beef ribs. Women owned
Ramen Tatsu-Ya – Austin’s popular ramen restaurant now has a spot in East Austin
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