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Restaurants who shop at Boggy Creek Farm
The menu is stocked entirely of ingredients that are grown or made locally. Dining is done communally at Lenoir in that all of the tables are large benches. Guests are likely going to sit next to someone they don't know, which encourages people to make new friends and meet their neighbors.
Lenoir's menu changes seasonally depending on what is growing in Texas at the time. Guests are the restaurant are presented with a three-course prix-fixe menu when they sit. Each course has roughly ten options for guests to choose from, thus allowing them to mix and match a meal that will suit them best. Menu items include kazu-roasted parsnips, rice-crusted whitefish and berbere-smoked chicken.
179 locals recommend
LENOIR
1807 S 1st StThe menu is stocked entirely of ingredients that are grown or made locally. Dining is done communally at Lenoir in that all of the tables are large benches. Guests are likely going to sit next to someone they don't know, which encourages people to make new friends and meet their neighbors.
Lenoir's menu changes seasonally depending on what is growing in Texas at the time. Guests are the restaurant are presented with a three-course prix-fixe menu when they sit. Each course has roughly ten options for guests to choose from, thus allowing them to mix and match a meal that will suit them best. Menu items include kazu-roasted parsnips, rice-crusted whitefish and berbere-smoked chicken.
Olamaie
1610 San Antonio St
Texas French Bread
2900 Rio Grande StExecutive chef Fermin Nunez and the Suerte kitchen team have prepared a menu that combines local ingredients, thoughtful cooking techniques and the flavors of Mexico. From the full bar with tasty beverages to the patio overlooking East Sixth Street, Suerte is the perfect spot for anything from date night to a big fiesta.
151 locals recommend
Fried and True Food Truck
1308 E 6th StExecutive chef Fermin Nunez and the Suerte kitchen team have prepared a menu that combines local ingredients, thoughtful cooking techniques and the flavors of Mexico. From the full bar with tasty beverages to the patio overlooking East Sixth Street, Suerte is the perfect spot for anything from date night to a big fiesta.
Carpenters Hall
400 Josephine St
Barley Swine
6555 Burnet RdWink
1014 N Lamar BlvdL'Oca d'Oro
1900 Simond AveDai Due
2406 Manor RdEmmer & Rye
51 Rainey StJester King
13187 Fitzhugh RdEast Austin Restaurants
Cisco's Restaurant
1511 E 6th StMarcelino's
901 Tillery StFried and True Food Truck
1308 E 6th StDai Due
2406 Manor Rd
Salt & Time
1912 E 7th StHillside Farmacy
1209 E 11th StMongers
4119 Guadalupe StreetSalty Sow is an American Gastropub that serves contemporary farmhouse fare. Hand-crafted meats, cocktails and entrees are served fresh daily, mindfully sourced from local farms and purveyors. Modern and unpretentious, Salty Sow’s chef-driven menu delivers thoughtful, farm-to-table eats in a casual setting, making it a trusted neighborhood eatery.
381 locals recommend
Salty Sow
1917 Manor RdSalty Sow is an American Gastropub that serves contemporary farmhouse fare. Hand-crafted meats, cocktails and entrees are served fresh daily, mindfully sourced from local farms and purveyors. Modern and unpretentious, Salty Sow’s chef-driven menu delivers thoughtful, farm-to-table eats in a casual setting, making it a trusted neighborhood eatery.
Eden East
211 Springdale RdThe Brewer's Table
4715 E 5th StHistoric (1852) location serving up a large variety of home cooking. Their Sunday brunch buffet is very reasonable and outstanding (no reservations so get there before opening time, 9am for first come first serve)
150 locals recommend
Moonshine Grill
303 Red River StHistoric (1852) location serving up a large variety of home cooking. Their Sunday brunch buffet is very reasonable and outstanding (no reservations so get there before opening time, 9am for first come first serve)
Nestled in the heart of East 6th Street in a tree covered graveled lot sits a trailer that produces nothing short of superb. In fact, in the guise of a city that has extremely high standards for great barbecue, La Barbecue is redefining the standards all over again. La Barbecue opens at 11am, with a line fully stocked with 30 or so hungry meat eaters ready to devour massive amounts of protein.
421 locals recommend
La Barbecue
2401 E Cesar Chavez StNestled in the heart of East 6th Street in a tree covered graveled lot sits a trailer that produces nothing short of superb. In fact, in the guise of a city that has extremely high standards for great barbecue, La Barbecue is redefining the standards all over again. La Barbecue opens at 11am, with a line fully stocked with 30 or so hungry meat eaters ready to devour massive amounts of protein.
Intero offers a contemporary Italian inspired menu highlighting the changing seasons in Central Texas. We wholeheartedly embrace the importance of sustainability by utilizing locally raised whole animals and farmed whole produce to create our dishes. This drives the idea behind Italian cuisine, which is rooted in necessity and gratitude towards every ingredient.
Unique to Austin, but inspired by the popular concept experienced at small cafes throughout Italy, intero features an artisan chocolate counter in its front space. A variety of truffles, barks, and sipping chocolates in classic and Italian flavors can be enjoyed along with our locally roasted coffee program. Intero also offers a curated wine list and an engaging yet approachable cocktail selection.
48 locals recommend
Intero Restaurant
2612 E Cesar Chavez StIntero offers a contemporary Italian inspired menu highlighting the changing seasons in Central Texas. We wholeheartedly embrace the importance of sustainability by utilizing locally raised whole animals and farmed whole produce to create our dishes. This drives the idea behind Italian cuisine, which is rooted in necessity and gratitude towards every ingredient.
Unique to Austin, but inspired by the popular concept experienced at small cafes throughout Italy, intero features an artisan chocolate counter in its front space. A variety of truffles, barks, and sipping chocolates in classic and Italian flavors can be enjoyed along with our locally roasted coffee program. Intero also offers a curated wine list and an engaging yet approachable cocktail selection.
Koriente
621 E 7th StAsian Fusion. Great options for vegetarians too!
The food and drink at Sour Duck Market is inspired by local farmers and purveyors. Meats are smoked daily in a 1000 gallon pit smoker, the flour for baked goods is milled locally and cocktails are made with the freshest juice and product. We believe in showing true craftsmanship in cooking by serving good, local food, made the way nature intended — from scratch.
152 locals recommend
Sour Duck Market
1814 E Martin Luther King Jr BlvdThe food and drink at Sour Duck Market is inspired by local farmers and purveyors. Meats are smoked daily in a 1000 gallon pit smoker, the flour for baked goods is milled locally and cocktails are made with the freshest juice and product. We believe in showing true craftsmanship in cooking by serving good, local food, made the way nature intended — from scratch.
Hoover's Cooking
2002 Manor RdEast Side Pies
1401 Rosewood AveThe Brewer's Table
4715 E 5th StThe food and drink at Sour Duck Market is inspired by local farmers and purveyors. Meats are smoked daily in a 1000 gallon pit smoker, the flour for baked goods is milled locally and cocktails are made with the freshest juice and product. We believe in showing true craftsmanship in cooking by serving good, local food, made the way nature intended — from scratch.
152 locals recommend
Sour Duck Market
1814 E Martin Luther King Jr BlvdThe food and drink at Sour Duck Market is inspired by local farmers and purveyors. Meats are smoked daily in a 1000 gallon pit smoker, the flour for baked goods is milled locally and cocktails are made with the freshest juice and product. We believe in showing true craftsmanship in cooking by serving good, local food, made the way nature intended — from scratch.
Museums
Bullock Texas State History Museum
1800 Congress AveThe Blanton Museum of Art
200 East Martin Luther King Junior BoulevardUmlauf Sculpture Garden & Museum
605 Azie Morton RdTexas Memorial Museum
2400 Trinity StElisabet Ney Museum
304 E 44th StHarry Ransom Center
300 W 21st StThe Contemporary Austin - Jones Center
700 Congress AveThinkery
1830 Simond AveLBJ Presidential Library
2313 Red River StGeorge Washington Carver Museum, Cultural and Genealogy Center
1165 Angelina StMuseum of The Weird
412 E 6th StTexas Music Museum
1009 E 11th StWomen & Their Work Gallery
1311 East Cesar Chavez StreetOutdoor Recreation
Barton Springs Pool is a recreational outdoor swimming pool that is filled entirely with water from nearby natural springs. It is located on the grounds of Zilker Park in Austin, Texas. The pool exists within the channel of Barton Creek and utilizes water from Main Barton Spring, the fourth largest spring in Texas.
Barton Springs Municipal Pool
2201 William Barton DrAnn And Roy Butler Hike And Bike Trail
Mount Bonnell
South Congress
Deep Eddy Municipal Pool
401 Deep Eddy AveRent a kayak or canoe from Zilker Boat Rentals and hit Lady Bird Lake.
1533 locals recommend
Zilker Metropolitan Park
2207 Barton Springs RdRent a kayak or canoe from Zilker Boat Rentals and hit Lady Bird Lake.
Zilker Botanical Garden
2220 Barton Springs RdButler Park Pitch & Putt
201 Lee Barton DrEntertainment
Zach Theatre
202 S Lamar BlvdAn Austin Classic!
The Paramount Theatre
713 Congress Ave
The Hideout Theatre
617 Congress AveOther great places to enjoy the city while getting a bite and a drink & hear some music.
Cosmic Coffee + Beer Garden
121 Pickle RdMoontower Saloon
10212 Menchaca RdThe Austin Beer Garden Brewing Co.
1305 W Oltorf StRanch 616
616 Nueces StStubb's Bar-B-Q
801 Red River StPool Burger
2315 Lake Austin Blvd
Broken Spoke
3201 S Lamar BlvdBanger's Sausage House & Beer Garden
79 Rainey StBars & Music
Since 1951, a favorite neighborhood bar w/ drinks, pool tables, jukebox music, snacks. Pool Burger is directly behind if you need a more substantial bite to eat. Deep Eddy Pool is at the bottom or the hill adjacent to the River if you want to take a swim before hitting these fun spots.
75 locals recommend
Deep Eddy Cabaret
2315 Lake Austin BoulevardSince 1951, a favorite neighborhood bar w/ drinks, pool tables, jukebox music, snacks. Pool Burger is directly behind if you need a more substantial bite to eat. Deep Eddy Pool is at the bottom or the hill adjacent to the River if you want to take a swim before hitting these fun spots.
Since 1964, Great Southern Food! Country Western Bands and Dancing! Beer, Wine, Liquor & Cocktails! A Purely Texas place to spend an evening. Garth Brooks said this in 2017: "If All The Honky-Tonks Were Like This One When I Played Them, I Would Of Never Left!!"
478 locals recommend
Broken Spoke
3201 S Lamar BlvdSince 1964, Great Southern Food! Country Western Bands and Dancing! Beer, Wine, Liquor & Cocktails! A Purely Texas place to spend an evening. Garth Brooks said this in 2017: "If All The Honky-Tonks Were Like This One When I Played Them, I Would Of Never Left!!"
Saxon Pub
1320 S Lamar BlvdThe Continental Gallery
1313 S Congress Ave