16 minBird Bird Biscuit
Stop by for a quick bite of their chicken biscuit!
The restaurants, coffee shops, BBQ joints, and sights we send every guest to — the same list we keep for ourselves.
Drive times are our estimates from the homes (78745, off Manchaca).
Morning spots for coffee, brunch, bagels, and biscuits
16 minStop by for a quick bite of their chicken biscuit!
8 minIdeal place to hang out with family and friends. Spacious with ample seating — grab a bite from the food trucks and pair it with Cosmic Coffee's coffee or alcoholic drinks!
13 minBe sure to check out the coffee at this cafe in the downtown area.
15 minCasual brunch spot with delicious offerings!
10 minMake sure to stop by this local coffee spot with an amazing latte.
13 minHuge brunch menu, quick service, and tasty food. Their crab cake eggs Benedict are out of this world. Indoor and outdoor seating available.
12 minFantastic brunch spot with creative and tasty menu offerings. Indoor and outdoor seating available.
6 minDo not miss out on the bagels from here!
Bakeries, ice cream, donuts, and sweet treats
14 minUnique and tasty ice cream flavors! The goat cheese ice cream is a must try. There are multiple locations.
16 minCozy spot for taiyaki with outdoor seating. Excellent ube ice cream.
36 minA bit far from the unit, but if you're driving down from Dallas, stop by for their well-known handmade orange donuts. They also have Texas-sized donuts!
27 minYummy Korean corndogs!
The best smoke and brisket Austin has to offer
17 minAmazing and popular Texan BBQ restaurant! Expect very long lines.
34 minAnother amazing Texan BBQ spot!
2 min drive · 9 min walkOne of the best BBQ spots in Austin — and a must-try within walking distance of the unit.
12 minThis spot has amazing BBQ and sides.
From tacos and sushi to Caribbean and Korean BBQ
12 minNice ambiance with live music and outdoor seating. Amazing pho — their ube panna cotta is definitely worth a try!
15 minYummy pizza and pasta. Take advantage of their happy hour (4–5:30pm daily) for half-off wine bottles under $100, half-off pizzas, and $2 off house wines and draft beers. Parking available.
17 minAmazing Caribbean food with a lively atmosphere. Try to snag a spot before you go!
14 minHands down the best bone marrow tacos!
5 minSpacious all-you-can-eat Korean BBQ with ample parking and a variety of meats. Highly recommend their marinated short rib! Amazing banchan and friendly service.
15 minNew American restaurant with a quiet, romantic ambiance, great service, and fantastic food — perfect for a celebratory dinner. The brioche on the house was simply amazing! We also enjoyed the steak tartare, pork chop, and mushroom pizza.
11 minWe love the variety of menu items you can add to the hot pot or KBBQ! Everyone gets their own individual pot too.
12 minGreat sushi and ramen spot with nice decorations and fantastic service! Indoor and outdoor seating available.
11 minYou can never go wrong with any of the menu items at this Mexican restaurant! Bob Armstrong's queso dip is a MUST try. Quick, friendly service and a huge spacious parking lot.
12 minRomantic rooftop restaurant at the top of The Loren at Lady Bird Lake. Ideal for a date — great food and service.
28 minOur favorite is the paitan (chicken) ramen — the broth is so flavorful. We also enjoyed their ube mochi ice cream.
14 minJapanese restaurant serving fresh sushi. A little overpriced for the size, but it tasted amazing!
24 minCome here for fresh sushi that melts in your mouth! We absolutely loved their uni, toro and scallop.
16 minPerfect spot for a romantic sushi date with attentive, quick service. Highly recommend their chicken karaage, hamachi carpaccio, wagyu tacos, and nigiri sushi!
12 minNice sushi spot offering creative Japanese dishes with a good happy hour menu. They also have sister restaurants called Uchiko and Uchiba in Austin!
19 minWe thoroughly enjoyed their handrolls and nigiri sushi! Highly recommend the uni, toro, yellowtail belly, salmon belly, scallop, and sweet shrimp.
Cocktail bars and nightlife worth dressing up for
13 minThis intimate, upscale bar has excellent cocktails and great music, perfect for a date night. Make sure to reserve a spot ahead of time!
11 minChic and bohemian cocktail bar with amazing margaritas, perfect for a relaxing, quiet night out. Beautiful patio and interior décor, with food trucks nearby for a quick bite.
17 minUpscale cocktail bar with creative cocktails, excellent service, and a warm vibe. Perfect for a date night — we recommend making a reservation ahead of time!
Get out and explore the city
Pools are fed from underground springs and stay around 68–70°F — perfect for swimming.
Take a short hike up Mount Bonnell and enjoy the breathtaking views. You can eat at one of the picnic tables — time your visit to catch the sunset or sunrise!
Stroll or bike along the Ann and Roy Butler Hike-and-Bike Trail and Boardwalk and take in the beautiful surroundings. You can also stand-up paddleboard, kayak, or canoe in the lake! Street parking is available along South Lakeshore Boulevard between Pleasant Valley Road and Riverside; if you're hiking the trail, you can also park at Festival Beach or other nearby lots.
You can hike, swim, fish, and bike in this beautiful state park.
Popular destination for bat-watching from March to September. If you visit, be sure to bring a hat in case of bat droppings!
Take a free tour of the Texas State Capitol to learn about the history of Texas and admire the architectural design of the capitol.
Visit the botanical gardens, Austin Nature and Science Center, and disc golf course in Zilker Metropolitan Park, among others.