Independent winery in an urban setting that works closely with local vineyards and growers to create the optimum final product. The indoor-outdoor venue also has a kitchen for peckish drinkers. A self-taught and self-funded operation.
Trendy concept brewery with an outdoor terrace specializing in sour beers. Instead of selling beer by the glass, Blue Owl offers visitors a tasting glass that includes four complimentary brews - these can be enjoyed over multiple visits.
Historic outdoor beer garden offering live sports coverage and in-house music festivals - expect a near-full house at all the advertised events. The famous locale, which was founded in 1866, also serves a plethora of German dishes.
Large brewery with indoor and outdoor seating. Sample everything - from core beers to limited-release brews. They also offer great happy hour deals and have a food truck on-site for those who get a little peckish.
Multipurpose venue serving coffee, craft brews, sandwiches, and other light meals. The mixed-concept bar has become an all-day space for the local community - it's open from seven in the morning until late.
Mexican food truck that's especially popular for their migas tacos. Extensive drink menu with smoothies, fresh-squeezed juices, and a wide variety of agua frescas. A spacious outdoor area offers visitors an al fresco dining experience.
Roadside mariscos trailer serving fresh ceviche, aguachiles, and shrimp empanadas in a shared lot near the airport. Massive Micheladas and loaded tostadas fill the outdoor tables while Spanish music plays.
South Austin smokehouse serving alternative cuts and whole-animal butchery rather than the standard trinity. Lines snake toward beef cheeks and creative sides, while the bar handles a tighter menu for a faster fix.
Long-standing South Congress diner serving heavy plates of all-day breakfast and Tex-Mex comfort food. The casual dining room and garden patio run steady with massive potato scrambles, hot migas, and bowls of loaded queso.
Food truck serving authentic NYC-style bodega breakfast sandwiches on proper kaiser rolls. The classic is simple – bacon, egg, and cheese – but the signature sweet and tangy sauce makes it.
Massive social warehouse packed with twenty duckpin bowling lanes and rows of pinball machines. Multiple bars fuel the noise inside, while the energy spills out to patio fire pits and food trucks.
Food truck outside Vacancy Brewing dishing up Palestinian street food from family recipes. Shawarma is the main event, served in wraps with garlic sauce or piled high on fries for the Fat Man's Plate.
East Austin pizzeria specializing in New Haven-style 'apizza' – a thin, chewy crust with a distinct, blistered char. The menu centers on classics like the Tomato Pie and Clam Casino, with slices sometimes available.
Open-air street art park with multi-level concrete walls covered in constantly shifting graffiti. An on-site shop sells spray paint for adding fresh layers straight onto the public walls.
Downtown food hall in a subterranean atrium, with local vendor stalls arranged around a central bar. The space spills out onto a public plaza with shaded oak trees, a wide lawn, and a cooling mist fountain perfect for sunny days.
Rustic Texas saloon and Cajun joint sitting right on Shoal Creek. Saints fans and locals pack the wooden deck for cold beers, fried catfish, and massive trays of seasonal boiled crawfish.
Bustling downtown restaurant serving locally sourced Chinese dishes and tiki cocktails. Steaming soup dumplings and spicy Sichuan plates fill tables across the dark, velvet-lined dining room and expansive street-facing patio.
Quonset hut brewpub pouring house drafts and slinging burgers next to Better Half. Crowds skip the industrial interior to pack the shared courtyard’s picnic tables under a massive heritage live oak.
Laid-back smokehouse blending Central Texas barbecue with Southeast Asian flavors. Long communal tables and an oak-shaded patio stay busy with bar-service trays of smoked brisket, corn fritters, and boozy slushees.
Colombian-owned coffee truck serving creative lattes from a lively East Austin food park. The signature drinks have umami-forward flavors like brown sugar miso and shoyu butterscotch – expect long lines on weekends.
Food truck serving build-your-own Hawaiian poke bowls with generous scoops of fresh salmon and tuna. Shaded picnic tables provide the casual seating; house-made donuts are the essential finish.
Casual food truck slinging heavy containers of tender oxtail and spicy jerk chicken. Tony works the window himself, handing over massive portions of curry goat served with rice, peas, and sweet plantains.
East Austin trailer grilling authentic Philly cheesesteaks on proper Amoroso rolls. R&B playlists run loud as crowds carry loaded fries into the neighboring Grackle bar.
Intimate cocktail hideaway on Rainey Street, splitting its layout between a low-lit indoor lounge and an active back patio. Bartenders pour natural wine and aperitivo drinks in the quiet main bar, while a DJ plays out back.
Jamaican trailer in North Austin serving scratch-made bowls at outdoor picnic tables. The go-to order mixes island rice and creamy mac and cheese under a heap of boneless jerk chicken.
Food trailer in an East Austin beer garden, smoking Central Texas-style barbecue with a heavy Louisiana accent. Pulled duck with crispy skins and weekly boudin are mainstays – expect popular items to sell out.
East Austin walk-up window blending frozen fruit straight into vanilla ice cream for a custom New Zealand-style soft serve. The large yard has plenty of picnic benches for eating outside.
Walk-up coffee window running out of a pocket-sized brick boiler room. All seating is outdoors, with breakfast tacos and grapefruit brown sugar lattes carried straight to shaded courtyard picnic tables.
South Austin food truck slinging Sinaloan mariscos, massive Baja fish tacos, and fresh mango ceviche. Shaded picnic tables hold plates of spicy aguachile alongside BYOB beers and secret salsas grabbed straight from the window.
Lively downtown dining room and patio serving Michoacán family recipes instead of the usual Tex-Mex. DJs play through dinner while outdoor tables face the Austin skyline.
Fourth-floor Rainey Street restaurant serving Southern-influenced Mexican plates during nightly live music sets. A central bar separates the lounge from stage-facing dining booths, while an outdoor patio opens to the rooftop pool deck.
Walkable downtown stretch of historic craftsman bungalows and food truck parks. The preserved homes are busy nightlife spots with front porch drinking, sprawling backyard patios, and live music under string lights.
Permanent East Austin food truck serving traditional street tacos late into the night. Carnitas, lengua, and tripa come out fast on lightly fried corn tortillas, landing on picnic tables scattered across a well-lit lot.
East Austin taco joint running out of a converted ambulance and an adjacent dining room. Massive chilaquiles and birria tacos wrapped in warm, homemade tortillas land on outdoor picnic tables or the indoor bar.
Modern Mexican restaurant obsessed with masa, using heirloom corn for tortillas pressed and griddled to order. The menu is built for sharing – think suadero tacos, carnitas, and a deep list of agave spirits.
Food truck dedicated to a single Northern Mexican specialty: discada tacos cooked in a repurposed plow disc. Five cuts of meat are slow-cooked for hours and served on small corn tortillas from the patio of a neighborhood sports bar.
Full-service restaurant from the sisters behind a legendary food truck, serving coastal Mexican classics and family recipes. Steel doors open to a park-side patio, while the bar pours mezcal cocktails and fresh aguas frescas.
Low-slung dive bar with wood paneling, vintage signs, and brown swivel stools. The strictly 21-plus room runs late with smash burgers, cold beer, and rounds of pool.
Narrow, shotgun-style space mixing a French Quarter feel with a backlit marble bar. The room fills up for raw oysters, cold martinis, and a short rib burger that rivals the seafood.
Stylish East Austin house pairing Italian-American cooking with Japanese technique. The bright dining room and rooftop bar run loud and energetic with shared plates of crudo, handmade pastas, and inventive cocktails.
Open-air rooftop bar sitting six floors above Lady Bird Lake. The wraparound terrace serves seasonal cocktails and Mediterranean plates with clear sightlines to the sunset and the Congress Avenue Bridge bats.
Massive, gold-tiled pizza oven anchors the dining room, firing hyper-thin Neapolitan pies. The real show is the tableside tagliatelle – finished in a flaming wheel of Parmigiano-Reggiano.
Classic New York-style chophouse serving dry-aged steaks and cold martinis across crisp white tablecloths. Polished red leather banquettes and glossy wood paneling line the dimly lit downtown dining room.
Corner delicatessen with a kid-friendly patio, slinging gourmet brisket sandwiches and house-made sausages. The space transitions from a daytime cafe with arcade games to a full bar pouring craft cocktails and frozen Big Red at night.
Sprawling East Austin campus mixing private maker studios with a busy central food hall. Laptops and casual meetings take over the communal tables and shaded patio alongside independent coffee, pizza, and sushi counters.
Breezy East Austin cocktail bar with a sprawling, shaded patio and old garage windows. Groups pack the plant-filled rooms for happy hour martinis and wagyu smash burgers, lingering late once the lights dim and tea candles come out.
Roadside dive in a 1953 diner shell slinging smash burgers and hot dogs next to a motel. The tight interior holds just a few tables, pushing the crowd to a large patio with a covered pool table.
Burger joint fusing Jewish deli staples with Texas border culture. Signature patties are topped with crispy latkes or Hatch chiles; the vibe is pure roadhouse.
Sonoran-style food truck dishing out bacon-wrapped hot dogs and massive burritos. The authentic buns are the key detail – they're imported weekly from Tucson.
Casual Hong Kong dessert shop dedicated almost entirely to fresh mango. The menu runs deep on fruit-heavy sago soups, chewy rice balls, and handmade pancakes filled with cream.
