Austin Gems
This curated list of our favorites is a handy resource for finding things to do in Austin. Itโs designed for quick reference, especially if youโre in a hurry or not keeping up with the latest updates on social media.
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More Dressier / Special Occasion Vibes:
>Poeta: NEW Italian Restaurant / Italian fare in open and comfortable space @ The Frances Modern Inn | East Austin๐๐ท
๐1123 East Eleventh Austin, TX 78702
>Bacalar - Mexican Food /Inspired by the Yucatan Peninsula region of Mexico on Lady Bird Lake ๐๏ธ๐ซ
๐44 East Ave #100, Austin, TX 78701
>Junier - Northern Italy Cuisine / Top 10 best restaurants in Austin / Gorgeous Space / East Austin ๐๐ฎ๐น
๐2400 E. Cesar Chavez, Ste. 304, Austin, TX 78702>Eberly - Contemporary American / Beautiful dining room w/ plants! - South Austin ๐ฟ๐ก
๐615 South Lamar Austin, TX 78704
>Group Therapy- Dynamic Flavors / Rooftop View @ Hotel Zaza - Downtown ๐ค๐
๐400 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 ๐ฎ๐ฑ
๐2401 Winsted Lane Austin, TX 78703
>De Nada Cantina / Tacos, Margs & Queso / Vibes all around - East Austin โค๏ธโ๐ฅ๐ฒ๐ฝ
๐4715 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 โ๐ฏ๏ธ
๐4136 E 12th St, Austin, TX 78721>Revival - Pink design coffee shop in East Austin - Horchata and Mexican Hot Chocolate Lattes!๐ฉ๐ต
๐1405 E 7th St, Austin, TX 78702
>Mozarts Coffee - Lake View Coffee Shop, amazing atmosphere with nature views! /Central Austin/๐ชทโ
๐3825 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 /๐โ๐น
๐1300 E. 4th Street Austin, TX 78702
>Desnudo Coffee - Delicious Coffee Truck w/ Farm level coffee! / Located in East Austin๐ฑโ
๐2505 Webberville Road Austin, TX 78702 -
>In Plain Sight: Colofor intimate cocktail bar / Downtown Austin / Next to Here nor there speakeasy ๐๐ธ
๐Brazos & 7th St, Austin TX>Trona - Oaxacan/Japanese inspired cocktail bar! Drinks are fire - Check their website for reservations details / East Austin - ๐๐ฅ
๐1812 E 12th St, Austin, TX 78702
>Coconut Club - Dancing Club! (check the DJโs on their instagram for when they reggaeton ) / Rooftop / Downtown Austin ๐๐ถ
๐310B Colorado St, Austin, TX 78701
>Barbarellas - Diverse crowd, various theme nights, DJs & multiple dance floors / Downtown ATX๐ฏโโ๏ธ๐
๐611 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 Austin๐ธ๐ธ
๐1502 E. 6th Street Austin, TX 78702 -
>Pease Park: Limestone bluffs, shaded trails & dome Treehouse๐1100 Kingsbury St, Austin, TX 78703
>Blanton Museum of Art: Museum at UT Austin / Voted Best Museum in Austin Chronicles
๐200 E. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. Austin, TX 78712