Steve’s Austin Tips
John Mueller Black Box Barbecue is one of Steve’s Austin Tips.

1. John Mueller Black Box Barbecue

6.3
201 E. 9th Street (South Church Street), Georgetown, TX
BBQ Joint · Williamson County Courthouse Historic District · 4 tips and reviews
Alamo Drafthouse Cinema is one of Steve’s Austin Tips.

2. Alamo Drafthouse Cinema

9.3
1120 S Lamar Blvd, Austin, TX
Movie Theater · Zilker · 205 tips and reviews
Hopdoddy Burger Bar is one of Steve’s Austin Tips.

3. Hopdoddy Burger Bar

9.1
2438 W Anderson Ln Ste 100 (Burnet), Austin, TX
Burger Joint · North Shoal Creek · 197 tips and reviews
Ramen Tatsu-ya is one of Steve’s Austin Tips.

4. Ramen Tatsu-ya

8.8
8557 Research Blvd, #126 (at Fairfield Dr), Austin, TX
Ramen Restaurant · North Austin · 192 tips and reviews
Zilker Brewing Co. is one of Steve’s Austin Tips.

5. Zilker Brewing Co.

9.1
1701 E 6th St, Austin, TX
Brewery · 23 tips and reviews
JuiceLand is one of Steve’s Austin Tips.

6. JuiceLand

8.8
MLK (Chicon), Austin, TX
Juice Bar · Upper Boggy Creek · 9 tips and reviews
Dai Due is one of Steve’s Austin Tips.

7. Dai Due

8.5
2406 Manor Rd, Austin, TX
American Restaurant · Upper Boggy Creek · 38 tips and reviews
South Congress Cafe is one of Steve’s Austin Tips.

8. South Congress Cafe

1600 S Congress Ave (at E Monroe St.), Austin, TX
Café · Bouldin Creek · 181 tips and reviews
Rainey Street is one of Steve’s Austin Tips.

9. Rainey Street

8.6
Austin, TX
Neighborhood · 30 tips and reviews
Wright Bros. Brew & Brew is one of Steve’s Austin Tips.

10. Wright Bros. Brew & Brew

9.1
500 San Marcos St #105 (5th St), Austin, TX
Beer Bar · 56 tips and reviews
Stubb's Bar-B-Q is one of Steve’s Austin Tips.

11. Stubb's Bar-B-Q

8.1
801 Red River St (at E 8th St), Austin, TX
BBQ Joint · Downtown Austin · 339 tips and reviews
Launderette is one of Steve’s Austin Tips.

12. Launderette

9.1
2115 Holly St, Austin, TX
Southern Food Restaurant · 83 tips and reviews
Casino El Camino is one of Steve’s Austin Tips.

13. Casino El Camino

8.4
517 E 6th St (bt Red River & Neches Sts), Austin, TX
Dive Bar · Downtown Austin · 229 tips and reviews

Steve P.Steve Poland: This isn't just the best burger in Texas, it's the best burger on earth. That's right, I said it. Chicago burger on jalapeño roll med-rare with fries.

Via 313 is one of Steve’s Austin Tips.

14. Via 313

1111 E 6th St (at Waller St), Austin, TX
Pizzeria · 54 tips and reviews

Steve P.Steve Poland: Eat here. Pizza is best in the world; and I'm from Buffalo where we have great pizza. Better than NYC style and Chicago deep dish (it's kind of like Chicago style).

The Driskill Bar is one of Steve’s Austin Tips.

15. The Driskill Bar

8.2
604 Brazos St (6th St), Austin, TX
Hotel Bar · Downtown Austin · 117 tips and reviews

Iman J.Iman Jalali: Old school bar, great hotel bar for people watching. Solid happy hour!

Half Step is one of Steve’s Austin Tips.

16. Half Step

8.6
75 1/2 Rainey St, Austin, TX
Cocktail Bar · Downtown Austin · 48 tips and reviews

Steve P.Steve Poland: Dark and stormy. Potentially the best in the USA. #anddone

The Jackalope is one of Steve’s Austin Tips.

17. The Jackalope

7.9
404 E 6th St (btwn Trinity St. & Neches St.), Austin, TX
Dive Bar · Downtown Austin · 216 tips and reviews

Erik R.Erik Rowley: There's a giant jackalope, that's enough to come and grab a drink here.

Magnolia Cafe South is one of Steve’s Austin Tips.

18. Magnolia Cafe South

8.8
1920 S Congress Ave (at E. Mary St.), Austin, TX
Diner · Bouldin Creek · 285 tips and reviews

The Wall Street JournalThe Wall Street Journal: Reader tip: An absolute must for breakfast. Make sure to get there early - or you will wait. It's funky, and the food is great. Service is wonderful. Read more.

Figure 8 Coffee Purveyors is one of Steve’s Austin Tips.

19. Figure 8 Coffee Purveyors

9.0
1111 Chicon St (Tillotson Ave), Austin, TX
Coffee Shop · Central East Austin · 30 tips and reviews

YinonYinon: Excellent coffee (rotating roasters) and very nice build-out of the old East Village Cafe space by two Austin coffee shop veterans. Check out the extensive write up in Sprudge. Read more.

Hillside Farmacy is one of Steve’s Austin Tips.

20. Hillside Farmacy

8.2
1209 E 11th St (Rosewood), Austin, TX
Restaurant · Central East Austin · 90 tips and reviews

AFAR MediaAFAR Media: Come for the Cheese Plate (farmhouse and artisan cheeses, marmalade, round rock honey) and perhaps stay for the amazing menu with daily specials. The Persimmon cheesecake is a must-try dessert. Read more.

Parkside is one of Steve’s Austin Tips.

21. Parkside

8.0
301 E 6th St (at San Jacinto Blvd), Austin, TX
New American Restaurant · Downtown Austin · 155 tips and reviews

Steve P.Steve Poland: I know this is old fashioned, but our compliments to the chef! Like wow!

Tamale House East is one of Steve’s Austin Tips.

22. Tamale House East

7.9
1707 E 6th St, Austin, TX
Mexican Restaurant · 45 tips and reviews

Austin ChronicleAustin Chronicle: The third generation of Tamale House founder Carmen Vasquez runs this Eastside spot, which boasts more seating and a hipper vibe. The migas with cheese is a surefire hangover cure.

Chuy's Tex-Mex is one of Steve’s Austin Tips.

23. Chuy's Tex-Mex

8.9
1728 Barton Springs Rd (Sterzing St.), Austin, TX
Mexican Restaurant · Zilker · 192 tips and reviews

Steve P.Steve Poland: I'm not a dessert person, but if u don't get the Tres Leches, you don't even know. Been coming for 6 years- the best dessert in the world. Seriously.

The Salt Lick BBQ is one of Steve’s Austin Tips.

24. The Salt Lick BBQ

6.6
Barbara Jordan Terminal, near Gate 21 (AUS Airport), Austin, TX
BBQ Joint · 205 tips and reviews

EaterEater: If you need a quick taste of Texas, the airport's little Salt Lick stand will do-fer-ya. Not to be confused with the Salt Lick Taco Bar.

The Oasis on Lake Travis is one of Steve’s Austin Tips.

25. The Oasis on Lake Travis

7.7
6550 Comanche Trl, Austin, TX
Mexican Restaurant · Lakeland · 238 tips and reviews

AFAR MediaAFAR Media: The drinks are cold, and there's lots of room. It's a great combination—jaw-dropping sunsets and the jaw-dropping size of this joint. Get there early—the sun drops fast. Read more.

The Salt Lick is one of Steve’s Austin Tips.

26. The Salt Lick

9.3
18300 Farm to Market Rd 1826, Driftwood, TX
BBQ Joint · 426 tips and reviews

Frances 미라Frances 미라: Byob, or get some from the cellar next door. Try the 3-meat option to get a taste of everything. And, save room for the 1/2 peach, 1/2 blackberry cobbler with ice cream. Cash only!

27. The Oasis on Lake Travis

7.7
6550 Comanche Trl, Austin, TX
Mexican Restaurant · Lakeland · 238 tips and reviews