Austin Gems

This curated list of our favorites is a handy resource for finding things to do in Austin. Itโ€™s designed for quick reference, especially if youโ€™re in a hurry or not keeping up with the latest updates on social media.

  • More Dressier / Special Occasion Vibes:

    >Poeta: NEW Italian Restaurant / Italian fare in open and comfortable space @ The Frances Modern Inn | East Austin๐Ÿ“œ๐Ÿท
    ๐Ÿ“1123 East Eleventh Austin, TX 78702


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    Bacalar - Mexican Food /Inspired by the Yucatan Peninsula region of Mexico on Lady Bird Lake ๐Ÿ™๏ธ๐Ÿซ”
    ๐Ÿ“44 East Ave #100, Austin, TX 78701


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    Junier - Northern Italy Cuisine / Top 10 best restaurants in Austin / Gorgeous Space / East Austin ๐Ÿ๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡น
    ๐Ÿ“2400 E. Cesar Chavez, Ste. 304, Austin, TX 78702

    >Eberly - Contemporary American / Beautiful dining room w/ plants! - South Austin ๐ŸŒฟ๐Ÿ’ก
    ๐Ÿ“615 South Lamar Austin, TX 78704


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    Group Therapy- Dynamic Flavors / Rooftop View @ Hotel Zaza - Downtown ๐Ÿค๐ŸŒƒ
    ๐Ÿ“400 Lavaca Street Austin, Texas, 78701




    Other Austin Staples (no need for fancy attire)

    >Veracruz Tacos / Authentic Breakfast Tacos - Tarrytown Location is my favorite! / Central Austin ๐ŸŒฎ๐ŸŒฑ
    ๐Ÿ“2401 Winsted Lane Austin, TX 78703


    >De Nada Cantina / Tacos, Margs & Queso / Vibes all around - East Austin โค๏ธโ€๐Ÿ”ฅ๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ
    ๐Ÿ“4715 E Cesar Chavez St, Austin, TX 78702

  • Not a coffee connoisseur but these are my favorites!

    >Palomino: Beautiful Artesanal Feel, Coffee shop and marketplace/ Towards East Austin โ˜•๐Ÿ•ฏ๏ธ
    ๐Ÿ“4136 E 12th St, Austin, TX 78721

    >Revival - Pink design coffee shop in East Austin - Horchata and Mexican Hot Chocolate Lattes!๐Ÿฉ๐Ÿต
    ๐Ÿ“1405 E 7th St, Austin, TX 78702


    >Mozarts Coffee - Lake View Coffee Shop, amazing atmosphere with nature views! /Central Austin/๐Ÿชทโ˜•
    ๐Ÿ“3825 Lake Austin Blvd, Austin, TX 78703>


    >Cosmic Saltillo - Outdoor and Indoor Coffee Shop with a rooftop view of Downtown ATx, They also have food & cocktails! / East Austin /๐Ÿš‡โ˜•๐Ÿน
    ๐Ÿ“1300 E. 4th Street Austin, TX 78702


    >Desnudo Coffee - Delicious Coffee Truck w/ Farm level coffee! / Located in East Austin๐ŸŒฑโ˜•
    ๐Ÿ“2505 Webberville Road Austin, TX 78702

  • >In Plain Sight: Colofor intimate cocktail bar / Downtown Austin / Next to Here nor there speakeasy ๐ŸŒˆ๐Ÿธ
    ๐Ÿ“Brazos & 7th St, Austin TX

    >Trona - Oaxacan/Japanese inspired cocktail bar! Drinks are fire - Check their website for reservations details / East Austin - ๐Ÿ’๐Ÿฅƒ
    ๐Ÿ“1812 E 12th St, Austin, TX 78702


    >Coconut Club - Dancing Club! (check the DJโ€™s on their instagram for when they reggaeton ) / Rooftop / Downtown Austin ๐Ÿ’ƒ๐ŸŽถ
    ๐Ÿ“310B Colorado St, Austin, TX 78701


    >Barbarellas - Diverse crowd, various theme nights, DJs & multiple dance floors / Downtown ATX๐Ÿ‘ฏโ€โ™€๏ธ๐ŸŽŠ
    ๐Ÿ“611 Red River St, Austin, TX 78701


    >Volstead / Hotel Vegas - Casual night club with leather couches, cocktails & a massive patio, plus DJs most nights./ Located in East Austin๐ŸŽธ๐Ÿ“ธ
    ๐Ÿ“1502 E. 6th Street Austin, TX 78702

  • >Pease Park: Limestone bluffs, shaded trails & dome Treehouse๐Ÿ“1100 Kingsbury St, Austin, TX 78703


    >Blanton Museum of Art: Museum at UT Austin / Voted Best Museum in Austin Chronicles
    ๐Ÿ“200 E. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. Austin, TX 78712