3. drink.well.
8.7
207 E 53rd St (at Avenue G), Austin, TX
Cocktail Bar · North Loop · 56 tips and reviews
Kaustubh Thirumalai: For a summer cocktail, go with the Darjeeling Limited. Creamy deliciousness! And vegetarians, the cauliflower gnocchi is great!
Thrillist: If everyone is ordering "The Communist," this place may be responsible for the next Red Scare. It's a tasty mix of gin, orange, lemon and cherry brandy. Read more.
Austin Chronicle: Small but snazzy, offering a slew of creative craft cocktails and a rotating draft beer selection. Upscale bar food includes sliders al pastor, bourbon beanie weenies, and a Texas Kobe burger. Read more.
4. Clark's Oyster Bar
9.2
1200 W 6th St (Blanco), Austin, TX
Seafood Restaurant · Old West Austin · 71 tips and reviews
Monica Desai: Incredible lobster roll, shells and crab, baked oyster and more ++ amazing vibes. Tough res, though!
Jenny Sorensen: Some of the absolute best seafood in Austin! Great cocktails too! Found it on this sweet new app: http://supper.mx/places/clarks-oyster-bar-austin/
Austin Chronicle: A luxurious menu is matched by an adventurous wine list and an intimate, bistro feel. Don’t skip the house-baked bread: It’s stunningly good, especially when dipped in the Mussels & Clams wine broth. Read more.
5. Wheatsville Co-op
8.8
3101 Guadalupe St (31st St.), Austin, TX
Grocery Store · North University · 67 tips and reviews
abigail.: Popcorn tofu is a must. They also have great iced coffee.
GOOD: A community run food co-op, they support local growers, provide volunteer opportunities and host events with local artisans.
Austin American-Statesman: A true community-supported grocery selling organic and natural foods, Wheatsville’s mission is to bring its customers what they want.
Divya Mulanjur: Great place for a quick lunch. Amazing pizza with a perfect crust.
Amelia Whitman: Order the vegetarian sandwich - one of the best veggie sandwiches I've ever had.
Austin Chronicle: Little Deli's popularity was built on great sandwiches. It bakes its own breads daily, which is reflected by the taste; also, all of the meats and cheeses are first-rate. The cheese steak is delish. Read more.
9. Punch Bowl Social
7.8
11310 Domain Dr (Esperanza Crossing), Austin, TX
Bowling Alley · North Burnet · 31 tips and reviews
Amanda Thau: Interesting menu and space. The cauliflower kale nachos are amazing! Karaoke, corn hole, bowling and more in the back. Keep in mind it's 21 and over after 10pm.
Michael Rodriguez: Huge place. Bowling, arcade, karaoke rooms, shuffleboard, pinp pong, pool, restaurant, and sports bar. New favorite place! Check it out!
AFAR Media: All things old-school are revered at this North Austin bar, restaurant, and play spot—from bowling & shuffleboard to deviled eggs & spiked punch (the latter in a bowl, as the venue's name suggests). Read more.
Arielle: Get the reuben, it's off the hook!
Nathan Whiteaker: 1 free pool winners table every day. $3.50 regular price wells, cheaper beer, free darts, pretty expensive menu though, good live music weekends, open mic night Thursdays, comedy night Sundays.
David Mccormick: Tuesday Night Karaoke~ quite a few good singers
12. Chez Zee
7.8
5406 Balcones Dr (at 2222), Austin, TX
French Restaurant · 71 tips and reviews
Amanda Allen: Aztec shrimp bisque with their bread is amazing!!
Christina: Wi-Fi password: eatdessertfirst
Irma Rodriguez: On Sunday, make reservations for brunch for 10 am or later, no alcohol is served before that hour, and you might want to try the bloody Mary's or mimosas
13. Cover 2
7.4
13701 N Highway 183, Austin, TX
Sports Bar · Northwest Austin · 38 tips and reviews
Allison: The food was fantastic and our server, Molly, was super helpful and informative of the menu! Great place!
Tammra: Food is just as great as Cover 3 but the decor isn't what I expected even as a scaled down Cover 3.
Rhonda Evans: Best brunch around! Love the Eggs Benedict choices. Their breakfast potatoes are the perfect amount of crunchy. They start brunch at 11 on Sat & Sun. Free muffin tops with brunch. Eggs Corronados.
14. Scholz Garten
7.6
1607 San Jacinto Blvd (at E 17th St), Austin, TX
Beer Garden · Downtown Austin · 62 tips and reviews
John Busch: Great fans, cold beer and fast food and a excellent place to enjoy a Longhorn game on tv
Austin Chronicle: Austin's oldest outdoor biergarten and dining hall was built by German immigrant August Scholz in 1866. They still serve some German dishes alongside nachos, and burgers to a largely politico crowd.
Samantha Perry: Geeks who drink every Monday at 8pm! Prizes! Trivia! FREE BEER! Also, it's free!!!!!! FREEEEE! OMGBBQGIGGLEFART!
15. Bennu Coffee
8.0
2001 E Martin Luther King Jr Blvd (at Poquito St.), Austin, TX
Coffee Shop · 128 tips and reviews
Wendy Kalthoff: Great friendly baristas . We enjoyed frappes and the steamer. The sandwiches looked good as well.
Mashable: For late-night work, nothing beats Bennu. Open 24 hours, it has plenty of room, comfortable seating, tasty food and coffee, and outlets that literally hang from the ceilings. - Josh Catone
Caitlin James: Your amount of productivity might depend on the genre of music playing or how close you sit to the speakers.