Which Wich
Neighborhood: Downtown

259 W 3rd St
Austin, TX 78701

Julie B. writes: In some ways, I am very much like Joey Tribbiani:  for example, if it weren't for my beloved TV, I wouldn't know where the hell to point all my furniture.  I wear a lot of turtlenecks.  Also, sandwiches are my favorite food.  A sandwich can be trashy…

III Forks Steakhouse
Neighborhood: Downtown

111 Lavaca Street
Austin, TX 78701

Mark H. writes: Steaks - BIG STEAKS - are what you will find at III Forks. This recent Dallas transplant adds one more expense-account, high margin steakhouse to downtown Austin. Got to say that the high prices are worth it given the atmosphere, quality and service…

219 West
Neighborhood: Downtown

219 W 4th St
Austin, TX 78701

Lovey C. writes: Day 1 - Austin, TX - dinner

This is one of the prettier joints we went to in Austin, but we sat outside, so we didn't really get to see the "pretty".  I did, however, see that there was a jazz band playing inside.  We opted for the patio so we can…

Little City Espresso Bar & Cafe
Neighborhood: Downtown

916 Congress Ave Uppr
Austin, TX 78701

Alexandra L. writes: When I worked across the street from Little City, I had my first realization that I could rack up a hefty debt buying lattes and cappuccinos nearly every day.  This was back in 1998.  Nearly nine years later, I'm pleased that it's still there…

Atomic City
Neighborhood: Downtown

1700 San Antonio St
Austin, TX 78701

Jon S. writes: I think the guy owns this place must've collected all the swank punk gear he could find from SoHo in the 70's, then ransacked an Osaka toy factory, and then horded every piece of American midwest 80's kitsch memorabilia  he could find before settling…

Speakeasy
Neighborhood: Downtown

412D Congress Ave
Austin, TX 78701

Cody R. writes: Reviews for this place kind of seem to be all over the place. I enjoyed my visit to Speakeasy.... but here are some important things to note:

1. I didn't pay to get in.... I got in for free

2. I didn't have anything to drink.

So this review is strictly…

Opal Divine's Freehouse
Neighborhood: Downtown

700 W 6th St
Austin, TX 78701

Geoff H. writes: "OK, order of nachos here."
"Uh, we ordered a small."
"This IS the small."
"Dude, that's bigger than my f***ing head."
"Seriously, that's a small order."
"How big is a large?"
"TWICE as big as your f***ing head."

Plush
Neighborhood: Downtown

617 Red River St
Austin, TX 78701

Ashley A. writes: It's hard to write about the things closest to you: your family, your friends, the tiny graffiti-scrawled bar of your dreams, etc.  Thankfully, in the case of Plush, someone has already done it for me:  In the women's bathroom, printed in neat block…

Sheraton Austin Hotel
Neighborhood: Downtown

701 E 11th St
Austin, TX 78701

Hao L. writes: I love Starwood, and so I am so happy that the former Marriott at the Capitol is now the Sheraton Austin. I have a great view from my 8th floor room, and the beds are comfy. No complaints here. Toiletries are by Pantene. The location is downtown,…

Jimmy John's Sandwiches
Neighborhood: University of Texas

601 W Martin Luther King Jr Blvd
Austin, TX 78701

Lara F. writes: I can't believe I'm writing this.  But I'm cheating on my boyfriend.  

I have a secret crush on this dude named JJ who makes these awesome sandwiches.  I told my boyfriend that I was cheating on him with JJ.  He couldn't believe his ears.  He knows JJ…

Blue Genie Art Industries
Neighborhood: East Austin

916 Springdale Rd
Austin, TX 78702

laurie c. writes: I loved this Art Bazaar last year! we have been regulars to the Armadillo for years (even when we lived out of town!) but they always seem to have the same ole stuff. We finally went to this most Aust-entific bazaar last December and are HOOKED!…

Emeralds
Neighborhood: Clarksville, Downtown

624 North Lamar
Austin, TX 78702

Lauren L. writes: Oh dear me.  One of the reviews said this place had great clothes for 18-25 year olds.  I'm 27.  I will continue to shop at Emeralds well into my 30s.  Does this make me hip?  Maybe it makes me completely square.  But it's cool to be square.  Or is…

Mr Natural
Neighborhood: East Austin

1901 E Cesar Chavez St
Austin, TX 78702

Chelsea C. writes: Oh my GOD! There is a Mr. Natural on the east side? No WAY! How did I not know that?

I went OUT OF MY WAY last night to visit the south location after a yoga class and had the bbq tofu (hell yeah), brown rice (uh-huh), scalloped potatoes (sweet jesus)…

Dandelion Cafe
Neighborhood: East Austin

1115 E 11th St
Austin, TX 78702

badass P. writes: I discovered Dandelion Cafe on Thursday evening, and I must say it is now one of my favorite places.  Besides having good food (try the chicken salad sandwich and the Vegetable soup), Dandelion Cafe is a quiet place with decent lighting, laid-back…

Club 115
Neighborhood: Downtown

115 San Jacinto
Austin, TX 78703

Michelle B. writes: Any place that can keep up with a bunch of Yelpers eagerly awaiting the performance of three top-notch bands is a place I would trust to do a fantastic job any night of the week. We really put them through the test - there was nary a spot at the bar…

Austin Museum of Art: AMOA-Laguna Gloria

3809 W 35th St
Austin, TX 78703

jessica s. writes: Inspiring, romantic, beautiful, and mind cleansing.  Feels like you are on vacation.  
I want to take a class here someday.  How could you not create something wonderful in such a setting.    
One day imaginary boyfriend and I will take a walk here and…

Tony's Southern Comfort Restaurant
Neighborhood: East Austin

1201 E 6th St
Austin, TX 78702

maiko h. writes: It was a hot day.  Despite drinking tons of beer, I've only eaten a bagel in like 24 hours.  My old person body can't take this college-like abuse!  Without thinking where I'm going or what I'm doing (well, I suppose foraging...?), I ran off from the…

Live Oak Brewing Company
Neighborhood: East Austin

3301 E 5th St
#B
Austin, TX 78702

Matthew H. writes: I was never overly fond of Live Oak beers. Their hefeweizen is a bit too skunky for my tastes and their other brews were so-so...until I stumbled across Big Bark at Alamo Drafthouse. It was at one point seasonal but the good folks at Live Oak Brewery…

El Azteca Restaurant
Neighborhood: East Austin

2600 E 7th St
Austin, TX 78702

Don P. writes: Cock fight on velvet hanging on the wall... classic.  This place has the feel of the secret back room at a truck stop near a New Mexican Native American Reservation... which is similar in feel to any AA meeting or most middle class homes in Beaumont.…

Sam's Bar-B-Cue
Neighborhood: East Austin

2000 E 12th St
Austin, TX 78702

Chris M. writes: I can't believe that I've lived in Austin for nearly 8yrs and have missed this awesome late night BBQ spot.  Forget taking my out-of-town friends to Rudy's or Salt Lick for a BBQ experience, I'm taking them to Sam's from now on!  

Sam's is one of…

The Tavern
Neighborhood: Downtown

922 W 12th St
Austin, TX 78703

David D. writes: The sign says "Air Condioned" and it's not just being quaint.  Yes, it really is that old.  My friend's parents met there and that was something like 60 years ago.  They sure like to turn up the TV volume so it's like a sports bar for the hard of…

Mecca Gym and Spa
Neighborhood: Downtown

524 N Lamar Blvd
Ste 300
Austin, TX 78703

Michelle C. writes: This place is Heaven. On. Earth.  Frankly, I think it is nicer than any other spa I've been to, and that includes Lake Austin Spa and the new Hill Country Hyatt in Bastrop.  It's just so peaceful...calming...beau tiful...and the fact that it's…

Cheapo Discs
Neighborhood: Downtown

914 N Lamar Blvd
Austin, TX 78703

Justin S. writes: OMG it's a chain. OMG your used record skipped?

The quick & dirty truth about Cheapo's: sheer volume means you're going to walk away with at least one record/DVD/CD every time you come here. If you'll take note of their price tag color-coding, you can…

Seattle's Best Coffee
Neighborhood: Downtown

500 N Lamar Blvd
Austin, TX 78703

Colby B. writes: OK. New Rule:

If you're not actually on your phone, take your flipping BlueTooth headset off. What are you doing with that thing? Tapping into some drive thru on south Lamar?

And stop staring blankly at me. Don't you know who I am? I'm Fist of God.…

Saba Blue Water Cafe
Neighborhood: Downtown

212 W 4th St
Austin, TX 78701

Allison P. writes: I rediscovered Saba with some friends this weekend. I might have only been here for tapas and drinks in the past, and just realized what a great entree menu they have. Several fish dishes to choose from. They are moderately priced, and the portions…

Player's
Neighborhood: University of Texas

300 W Martin Luther King Dr.
Austin, TX 78701

Ashen W. writes: Players, oh Players...Oh how I love and hate you all at the same time.  In one drunken moment, all your noble thoughts about health and trying to do the right thing for your future goes right out the window when you walk in the door.

I can't help but…

Aquarelle
Neighborhood: Downtown

606 Rio Grande St
Austin, TX 78701

James S. writes: For my ladyfriend's birthday and our one-year anniversary, we decided to roll big with the dinner. I wanted something with a little more ambiance than Chez Nous and Austin Land and Cattle and fewer Californians than Uchi. We decided on Aquarelle, and…

Tesoros Trading Company
Neighborhood: 78704 (South Austin)

1500 S Congress Ave
Austin, TX 78704

Lisa A. writes: It looks like with the Las Manitas/Marriott "displacement" that Tesoros is going to find a new home in what may be an even better location (foot-traffic-wise) next door to Guerro's on South Congress.

Tesoros is a unique gift store, you won't find…

BD Riley's Irish Pub
Neighborhood: Downtown

204 E 6th St
Austin, TX 78701

Rick G. writes: I'm going to rate B. D. Riley's on several points:

1) The pub itself:  The pub looks nice and has a very comfortable and friendly feel to it.  Pretty good crowd for a Wednesday night, too. (1 star)

2) The manager: I've corresponded electronically with…

Ringers Sports Lounge
Neighborhood: Downtown

415 Colorado St
Austin, TX 78701

Kevin N. writes: If Ringers were an album title, it might well be "Nothing's Shocking"...and not for the reasons that Jane's Addiction chose that name.  You see, nothing's particularly shocking about the setup at Ringers, from the mack-daddy flatscreens, to the…

Sullivan's Steak House
Neighborhood: Downtown

300 Colorado St
Ste 200
Austin, TX 78701

Kyle H. writes: While I'm not normally a big fan of the chain steakhouse, if you're looking for a nicer (and pricier) meal Sullivan's will do you right.  I recently attended a friend's Steak & Martini birthday lunch and was pleasantly surprised.  First off, the…

Sno-Beach Hawaiian Shaved Ice
Neighborhood: 78704 (South Austin)

801 Barton Springs Rd
Austin, TX 78704

Lisa A. writes: Two words: Tiger's Blood

Mercury Hall
Neighborhood: 78704 (South Austin)

615 Cardinal Ln
Austin, TX 78704

Lindsay C. writes: If I went into all of the reasons that I love Mercury Hall, we'd be here all day and night. My husband and I were married here, and we couldn't have been happier with our complete experience.

When I think about Mercury Hall, a warm and fuzzy glow…

P&K Grocery
Neighborhood: 78704 (South Austin)

915 W Mary Street
Austin, TX 78704

Angel Q. writes: This place has been around for a few lifetimes.  Just go to help heal your karma.  You get a +1 by smiling and buying something.
Super CUTE.
go p & k!

Sazon
Neighborhood: 78704 (South Austin)

1816 S Lamar Blvd
Austin, TX 78704

Don P. writes: Torture me.  Do your best.  Tie me down with moist spicy pulled pork, drip some of the best queso I've ever had in the middle of my forehead, force feed me Conchita Pibil and spank me with the best corn tortillas I've EVER had.  I won't talk.  You…

Antone's
Neighborhood: Downtown

213 W. 5th Street
Austin, TX 78799

Kevin N. writes: Antone's is a bit of a funny animal: the place looks a bit like you took your standard issue live music venue and sort of flipped it on its side.  As a result, the stage extends to (seemingly) almost the middle of the room, which is cool, but there…

Taqueria Arandas
Neighborhood: Allandale

6534 Burnet Road
Suite 3
Austin, TX 78799

Michelle C. writes: As well-versed as I think I am on the topic of restaurants in Austin, I am constantly finding that I still have much to learn.

Arandas, for example.  It's really close to my house, yet I had never been there - until today.  I've been missing out!…

Baby Greens
Neighborhood: 78704 (South Austin)

2316 S 1st St
Austin, TX 78799

Kerry G. writes: For the past two weeks, my better half and I have been doing the ABS Diet.  So far, so good.  You eat six meals a day.  Each meal must contain at least two "Powerfoods" ... things like spinach, whole grains, lean meats, and nuts.  
Guess what's in the…

Trudy's

4141 S Capital of Texas Hwy
Austin, TX 78704

Julie B. writes: Hot damn, I love Trudy's!  The Texas Star Lemonade (vodka, lemonade and fresh mint) is a delicious drink which I always end up pounding indelicately just because it tastes so good.  I've had the green chile chicken tacos and the chicken chipotle the…