Blackbird House - Guide to Austin
Food scene
Excellent food, locally-sourced ingredients, small portions
152 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Sour Duck Market
1814 E Martin Luther King Jr BlvdExcellent food, locally-sourced ingredients, small portions
Excellent food, farm-to-table eats in a rustic-contemporary setting
381 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Salty Sow
1917 Manor RdExcellent food, farm-to-table eats in a rustic-contemporary setting
Excellent, authentic Mexican tacos, make sure you get at least 3 per person
23 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Cuantos Tacos
1108 East 12th StreetExcellent, authentic Mexican tacos, make sure you get at least 3 per person
Fantastic Mediterranean food truck
23 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Abo Youssef Mediterranean Food
2101 Manor RdFantastic Mediterranean food truck
Delicious Italian food truck with fresh, house-made pasta, very popular
182 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Patrizi's
2307 Manor RdDelicious Italian food truck with fresh, house-made pasta, very popular
Iconic and delicious BBQ with a very long, but worthwhile wait
919 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Franklin Barbecue
900 E 11th StIconic and delicious BBQ with a very long, but worthwhile wait
Really tasty chicken sandwiches on house-made buttermilk biscuits
89 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Bird Bird Biscuit
2701 Manor RdReally tasty chicken sandwiches on house-made buttermilk biscuits
Ramen Tatsu-Ya
1234 S Lamar BlvdThe best ramen in town
Fantastic and unique fusion: Japanese dishes with a Texan/barbecue flair
151 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Kemuri Tatsu-Ya
2713 E 2nd StFantastic and unique fusion: Japanese dishes with a Texan/barbecue flair
Absolutely delicious and sustainability focused farm-to-table Italian, one of our all-time favorite restaurants
48 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Intero Restaurant
2612 E Cesar Chavez StAbsolutely delicious and sustainability focused farm-to-table Italian, one of our all-time favorite restaurants
Fantastic French food, great spot for a date night
522 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Justine's
4710 E 5th StFantastic French food, great spot for a date night
Considered one of the best restaurants in Austin, farm-to-table
374 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Odd Duck
1201 S Lamar BlvdConsidered one of the best restaurants in Austin, farm-to-table
EL TIGRE COFFEE
1204 Salina StExcellent coffee, roasted locally
Dear Diary Coffeehouse
1212 Chicon StGreat coffee with vegan options
Good coffee, great for working, open 24 hours
223 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Bennu Coffee
2001 E Martin Luther King Jr BlvdGood coffee, great for working, open 24 hours
Houndstooth Coffee
4200 N Lamar BlvdExcellent coffee, local chain
Cuvee Coffee Bar
2000 E 6th StExcellent coffee, roasted locally
Amazing Mexican food, one of our favorite restaurants. Try the birria!
198 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Licha's Cantina
1306 E 6th StAmazing Mexican food, one of our favorite restaurants. Try the birria!
Fantastic BBQ, arguably as good as Franklin Barbecue. 1-2 hr wait on weekends, 0.5-1 hr wait on weekdays
421 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
La Barbecue
2401 E Cesar Chavez StFantastic BBQ, arguably as good as Franklin Barbecue. 1-2 hr wait on weekends, 0.5-1 hr wait on weekdays
Nightlife
Trendy bar/club, tons of fun if you’re in the mood to dance
16 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Outer Heaven Disco Club
1808 East 12th StreetTrendy bar/club, tons of fun if you’re in the mood to dance
Old school dive bar with live Blues bands on Mondays
89 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
King Bee Lounge
1906 E 12th StOld school dive bar with live Blues bands on Mondays
Speakeasy with amazing drinks and ambience, one of our all-time favorite bars, requires a reservation
27 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Here Nor There
612 Brazos StSpeakeasy with amazing drinks and ambience, one of our all-time favorite bars, requires a reservation
Speakeasy with amazing drinks and ambience, one of our all-time favorite bars, requires a reservation
107 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Midnight Cowboy Modeling
313 E 6th StSpeakeasy with amazing drinks and ambience, one of our all-time favorite bars, requires a reservation
Neighborhoods
Once a sleepy residential area, the Rainey Street district has become an entertainment hot spot of bungalows-turned-bars, high-end hotels and live music venues in a tucked-away corner of Downtown Austin.
793 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Rainey Street
Rainey StreetOnce a sleepy residential area, the Rainey Street district has become an entertainment hot spot of bungalows-turned-bars, high-end hotels and live music venues in a tucked-away corner of Downtown Austin.
Unique, up-and-coming, and home to tons of local history and deeply-rooted culture, Austin's East Cesar Chavez neighborhood is where old Austin meets new. Experience local, family-owned restaurants and shops in the area, along with dive bars, hip cafes, art galleries and more.
East Cesar Chavez Street
East Cesar Chavez StreetUnique, up-and-coming, and home to tons of local history and deeply-rooted culture, Austin's East Cesar Chavez neighborhood is where old Austin meets new. Experience local, family-owned restaurants and shops in the area, along with dive bars, hip cafes, art galleries and more.
Explore Historic East Sixth Street, where live music can be heard nightly from the bars and venues lining the street. The neighborhood is filled with great bars and restaurants, vibrant storefronts, local breweries and plenty of murals. From grabbing a drink at a local dive bar to witnessing Austin's weirdest at the Museum of the Weird, this area is home to some of the city's most unique places to visit.
395 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
East 6th Street
East 6th StreetExplore Historic East Sixth Street, where live music can be heard nightly from the bars and venues lining the street. The neighborhood is filled with great bars and restaurants, vibrant storefronts, local breweries and plenty of murals. From grabbing a drink at a local dive bar to witnessing Austin's weirdest at the Museum of the Weird, this area is home to some of the city's most unique places to visit.
This vibrant neighborhood south of Lady Bird Lake is a must-stroll for visitors and a popular hangout for locals. Fabulous restaurants, funky vintage shops, chic and upscale boutiques, cool bars and live music.
650 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
South Congress
This vibrant neighborhood south of Lady Bird Lake is a must-stroll for visitors and a popular hangout for locals. Fabulous restaurants, funky vintage shops, chic and upscale boutiques, cool bars and live music.
Sightseeing
Famous swim spot right in Austin!
2454 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Barton Springs Municipal Pool
2201 William Barton DrFamous swim spot right in Austin!
Great park for a leisurely hike with a nice swim spot
41 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
St. Edwards Park
7301 Spicewood Springs RdGreat park for a leisurely hike with a nice swim spot
The second-largest fully submerged cave in Texas, requires a reservation
119 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Área Natural de Jacob's Well
1699 Mt Sharp RdThe second-largest fully submerged cave in Texas, requires a reservation
75-degree water, cypress trees, a rope swing, and waterside lawns, requires a reservation
275 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Blue Hole Regional Park
333 Blue Hole Ln75-degree water, cypress trees, a rope swing, and waterside lawns, requires a reservation
Our favorite swim spot, surrounded by cypress trees, with a rope swing, small cave, and waterfall
185 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Krause Springs
424 Co Rd 404Our favorite swim spot, surrounded by cypress trees, with a rope swing, small cave, and waterfall
Quiet 21-acre grounds with walking trails & a wildlife habitat with free-roaming peacocks
178 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Mayfield Park and Nature Preserve
3505 W 35th StQuiet 21-acre grounds with walking trails & a wildlife habitat with free-roaming peacocks
An immersive and interactive art show with a full bar
22 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Wonderspaces Austin
1205 Sheldon CoveAn immersive and interactive art show with a full bar
One of Austin's best treasures. The Flats is known to host large gatherings. Twin Falls offers one of the better waterfalls, and Sculpture Falls is known for a little solitude.
235 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Barton Creek Greenbelt Trailhead
Barton Creek Greenbelt TrailOne of Austin's best treasures. The Flats is known to host large gatherings. Twin Falls offers one of the better waterfalls, and Sculpture Falls is known for a little solitude.
Great for kids and families, with gardens featuring native flowers, trees, trails, playgrounds, and plenty of room to bring your own chairs or picnic blanket! It’s also a great date night spot. Plenty of places to sit and enjoy nice conversation or a picnic.
252 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center
4801 La Crosse AveGreat for kids and families, with gardens featuring native flowers, trees, trails, playgrounds, and plenty of room to bring your own chairs or picnic blanket! It’s also a great date night spot. Plenty of places to sit and enjoy nice conversation or a picnic.
Some of the most uniquely-Texas beers in the state, the space feels more like a park than a brewery, also have pizza
298 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Jester King
13187 Fitzhugh RdSome of the most uniquely-Texas beers in the state, the space feels more like a park than a brewery, also have pizza
Top Drawer Thrift
5312 Burnet RdRoom Service Vintage
117 N Loop Blvd ELucy in Disguise with Diamonds
1506 S Congress AveDoubleTake ATX
6318 Burnet Road