Jaime Nunez: Make sure to drop by during the herb festival, beautiful scenery and bbq! Can't go wrong, you can even take home some fresh herbs for your garden.
Lilly Calandrello: Never miss a photo Op here in the Spring and Summer. Simple beautiful! Lush greenery, themed gardens, and wildlife in a peaceful setting in the middle of Austin. Read more.
Austin Fine Properties: Just next to Zilker Park, the Botanical Gardens can add a little freshness to your regular trip to Zilker
4. Eastside Cafe
2113 Manor Rd, Austin, TX
American Restaurant · Upper Boggy Creek · 64 tips and reviews
Austin Chronicle: A pioneer of the local locavore movement, Eastside Cafe has long been a byword for quality dining. The large herb and vegetable garden in back makes for fantastic fresh plates.
Jill Novak: Go to Eastside Cafe, sit in the garden and see if you can find a cat. Once inside, order the mixed field greens salad.
Bon Appetit Magazine: The farm is literally a step from the table at this longtime favorite. Choose a spot in the garden room near the new henhouse, which provides eggs for the "yard egg" French toast.
6. The Great Outdoors
9.3
2730 S Congress Ave (between Oltorf and Ben White), Austin, TX
Garden Center · 8 tips and reviews
Tara Cuccia: Great plant selection & best prices on pottery I've seen. Super relaxing. Very knowledgeable, friendly staff. Cute, yummy coffee shop. Empanadas are some of the best I've had. Cuban sammie ruled also.
Claire Heleniak: The plants are pretty. The cafe is good too.
Mary Lee: The best coffee is at the shop next door! You also have a great view and fresh air from all the beautiful flowers.
7. The Vegan Yacht
1600 E 6th St (Chalmers St.), Austin, TX
Vegan and Vegetarian Restaurant · Central East Austin · 16 tips and reviews
Joel Rojo: Mock chicken and garden chalupas are so dank
Mike Breese: Get the garden chalupa! It's cheap and unlike other Mexican food you won't feel terrible after eating it.
Social News Network: Do the garden chalupa! On Thursdays, they have a special where you can basically get two for the price of one (compared to any other week day). Also, the kale lemonade is wonderful. Love this place!
8. Austin Farmers Market
8.2
422 Guadalupe St (at W 4th St), Austin, TX
Farmers Market · Downtown Austin · 34 tips and reviews
Ting Zhang: Get a breakfast taco at TacoDeli and a tamale from Gardeners Feast - $5 breakfast of champions, all with free live music in the background.
Melody Fury: Got my Gardener's Feast tamale fix, which is.usually conveniently next to the fresh juice stand. Arugula cucumber mint was especially refreshing today.
Serious Eats: Get there early for the best selection.
Haley McBride: New, but serene view of a garden center!
Josh Dale: Formerly the Garden District Coffeehouse, Jeani's ("Jeanie's" if you read the store sign carefully) Java is very quiet and cozy for you to relax and enjoy a quick cup of coffee. Local bean roaster.
Ben Thoma: Formerly known by a lot of names (Mystic, Jeanie's, etc.), this spot overlooks the plants & gardens of neighboring "The Great Outdoors." Pretty secluded feeling despite its location.
10. Lenoir
8.7
1807 S 1st St, Austin, TX
New American Restaurant · Bouldin Creek · 39 tips and reviews
Katherine M.: Food blogger Hank Shaw of Hunter Angler Gardener Cook said he loved the epazote pork belly with tamarind here.
B W: Tasting menu is unique and always changes. Cool vibe. Check out the wine garden for happy hour.
Krista C: Best meal I've had in Austin. Had the raviolini, amberjack crudo, and poached hamachi. All were stellar. The boy liked the guinea hen noodle bowl. Wine list is reasonable and well curated.
12. Koriente Restaurant
8.7
621 E 7th St (at Sabine), Austin, TX
Korean Restaurant · Downtown Austin · 111 tips and reviews
Adil D: Staying away from carbs? Order a garden handroll with spicy tuna. You'll be satisfied without the unnecessary rice or noodles.
Paul McGehee: noodle garden with sweet potato noodles, add chicken and shrooms! Holy dynamite Batman!
Ailie Chang: I am absolutely obsessed with this place! Try the Mixmix Bibimbap with chicken, hummus rolls, and strawberry green tea. And of course, get the green tea ice cream with crushed pistachios and honey dri