Local Arrangements

Click this link for a Google Map developed by our Local Arrangements Team featuring the locations identified below.

Spots that do not accept reservations

Franklin Barbeque - An Austin institution, so be prepared to wait!
Jo's Coffee (joscoffee.com) - Get a turbo, you won’t regret it. LGBTQ owned.
Voodoo Doughnut - Locations - Find your closest real life shop!
Vegan Tacos | The Vegan Nom | United States -Vegan taco food truck
Veracruz Tacos
Matt’s El Rancho - Stalwart TexMex; crowded, loud, and fun
Birdie’s - Excellent counter service gourmet dishes, NYT recommended
Whisler’s - Cocktails in an limestone landmark building
Central Machine Works - Brews and food in a warehouse/biergarten setting. Good for groups.
Austin Beer Garden and Brewery (ABGB) - Brewery and beer garden, often has a live band and swing dancing.
Donn’s Depot - old Austin bar built into railroad cars with something for everyone. Live music on the weekend.
Lavaca Street Bar - Loud and lively, top notch po-boy sandwiches
Bill’s Oyster
Bird Bird Biscuit
Aster’s Ethiopian
Nixta Taqueria
Kitty Cohen’s
Texas Chili Parlor

Places that Accept Reservations

Clark’s Oyster Bar
Sammie’s Italian - Austin’s clone of Carbone’s in NYC.
Suerte - Interior Mexican food and heirloom masa dishes
Justine’s Brasserie - Traditional French food and a hip crowd
JoAnn’s Fine Foods - Upscale TexMex
Launderette
Kemuri-Tatsu-Ya - Japanese BBQ Fusion
Tiki Tatsu-Ya - Tiki drinks, snacks, and unreal interior decor. Reservations required.
Lambert’s - BBQ and a many other things in a stylish space
Emmer and Rye

La Barbecue
Iron Works Barbecue - No frills, old Austin original BBQ spot downtown.
Green Mesquite Barbecue - Another old Austin original.
KG BBQ
Black’s Barbecue
Terry Black’s BBQ - Same family, not the same restaurant
Interstellar BBQ

If you want to drive for BBQ:

Smitty’s in Lockhart
Louis Mueller in Taylor - expect to wait, they sell out early

South Congress Avenue - A mixture of global and local brands. Locals include
Tecovas
Howler Bros
Aviator Nation

Boot stores: Allen’s Boots and Heritage Boot Company