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discovering austin WHAT’S INSIDE 14 DOWNTOWN MAP 20 AUSTIN MAP 30 BEST BURGERS 31 BEST BBQ 32 BEST ITALIAN 33 BEST MEXICAN 34 BEST SEAFOOD 35 BEST STEAKS 36 BEST ACTIVITIES 37 BEST SHOPPING 2022 Hill Country Pubs - Multi Media 512-476-9635 Art Director Leslie Staas Advertising info@hillcountrypubs.com 512-476-9635 Serving the Greater Austin Area. Like Us on Facebook, to enter our contests & you could be the next big WINNER! No part of Discovering Austin may be used or photocopied without the written expressed consent of the publisher (Hill Country Pubs - Multi Media). Reproduction in any manner in whole or in part is prohibited without the express written consent of Hill Country Pubs - Multi Media. Material contained herein does not necessarily reflect the opinion of Hill Country Pubs - Multi Media or its staff. Hill Country Pubs - Multi Media reserves the right to edit all material for clarity and space and assumes no responsibility for accuracy, errors or omissions. Discovering Austin does not knowingly accept false or misleading advertisements or editorial nor does the Publisher or Hill Country Pubs - Multi Media assume responsibility should such advertising or editorial appear. Articles and photos are welcome and may be submitted to our office to be used subject to the discretion and review of the Publisher. All submissions become the property of Hill Country Pubs - Multi Media. All Real Estate advertising is subject to the Federal Fair Housing Act of 1968, which makes it illegal to advertise “any preference limitation or discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, handicap, familial status or national origin, or an intention to make such a preference limitation or discrimination.” For copies, send $2 to Hill Country Pubs - Multi Media, PO Box 310873, New Braunfels, TX 78130. For local advertising information call, (210) 226-7536.
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Servin’ Austin Since 1975
REAL TEXAS BAR-B-Q ON THE HILL
6500 W. Bee Cave Rd. • (512) 327-1742
ON THE LAKE
5204 FM 2222 • (512) 346-3664
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3 Locations in Austin & 1 in San Antonio!
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Located in the Heart of Barbecue Country
619 North Colorado Street • Lockhart, TX 78644 • 512-398-2361 Mon - Sat 10:30 a.m. to 8 p.m. • Closed Sunday
301 Brazos St (512) 815-2100 www.unclejulios.com facebook.com/DiscoverHillCountry/ 11
114 West 7th St. 512-474-6300 PerrysSteakhouse.com
Driskill Grill 604 Brazos St, Austin 512-439-1234 ~ driskillhotel.com
DOWNTOWN AUSTIN
The Gaucho way of preparing meat.
512.472.0220 309 E. Third Street, Austin fogodechao.com/location/austin/
Fondue, Fine Wines, and Spirits.
512.401.2424 13343 Research Blvd. Austin meltingpot.com/austin-northwest-tx/
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Bar ♦ Lounge ♦ Japanese Restaurant Sushi Bar & Kitchen Open Late 206 Colorado St ♦ 512-382-5557 ♦ BarChiAustin.com
606 TRINITY ST, AUSTIN (512) 472-9240 • IRONCACTUS.COM
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301 E. 5TH STREET } DOWNTOWN AUSTIN 512.472.1860
“Biggest Piano Bar in Texas”
Featuring Live band music of the 50’s thru 90’s. Donn Adelman & The Station Masters Tues. & Fri. Other groups featured on alternate nights Located in reconditioned railroad cars Mon - Fri 2 pm - 2 am, Sat 6 pm - 2 am.
1600 W. 5th St. 512-478-0336 donnsdepot.com 22 facebook.com/DiscoverHillCountry/
The Texas Original
Rock n’ Roll Dueling Piano Bar 421 E. Sixth Street. | Austin petesduelingpianobar.com facebook.com/DiscoverHillCountry/ 23
Ranchstyle Golf ... It’s the Texas Way!! Find eSpecials at averyranchgolf.com Call for Tee Times 512-248-2442 Clubhouse open for Breakfast and Lunch
18 holes of spectacular Hill Country golf, a professional friendly staff, wonderful food and outstanding service in a se�ng second to none. 10500 Avery Club Dr, Aus�n, TX | 512.248.2442
11410 Century Oaks Terrace (512) 873-8099
555 S. Castell Ave. New Braunfels, TX 78130 Inside NB Candle Co.
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The
BURGERS
in Austin
Dan’s Hamburgers 5602 N. Lamar Blvd. Austin, TX 512.459.3239 dans-hamburgerscom
P Terry’s 404 S. Lamar Blvd. 512.473.2217 pterrys.com.com
Dirty Martin’s Place 2808 Guadalupe St. Austin, TX 512.477.3173 dirtymartins.com
Phil’s Icehouse 2901 S. Lamar Blvd. Austin, TX 512.707-8704 philsicehouse.com
Lebowskis Grill 8909 Burnet Rd. Austin, TX 512.419.7166 highlandlanes.com/lebowskis-grill
Pool Burger 2315 Lake Austin lvd. Austin, TX 512.334.9747 poolburger.com.com
Mighty Fine 10515 N. Mopac Expy. Suiite 205 Austin, TX 512.524.2400 mightyfineburgers.com
Top Notch Burgers 7525 Burnet Rd. Austin, TX 512.452.2181 topnotchaustin.com
MOOYAH Burgers, Fries & Shakes
11301 Lakeline Blvd., #200 Austin, TX 512.219.1600 mooyah.com
Wholly Cow 3010 S. Lamar Blvd. Austin, TX 512.394.8156 whollycowburgers.com
The
BBQ
in Austin
County Line on the Hill 2731 S WW White Rd San Antonio, TX 210.885.9532 2msmokehouse.com/
L & L Hawaiian Barbecue 1302 Austin Hwy #1 San Antonio, TX 210.474.6699 llhawaiianbbqsa.com
B&B Smokehouse 2619 Pleasanton Rd San Antonio, TX 210.921.2745 bbsmokehouse.com/
Smoke Shack BBQ 3714 Broadway St. San Antonio, TX 210.957.1430 smokeshacksa.com/
Bar-B-Q Republic of Texas 9607 Southton Rd San Antonio, TX 210.375.3361 barbqrepublicoftexas.com
Smokin’ Joe’s of Texas 114 N Weidner Rd San Antonio, TX 210.231.0849 smokinjoesoftexas.com/
BROOKS BBQ & MORE 13777 Nacogdoches Rd San Antonio, TX 210.474.0243 https://www.brooksbbqmore.com/ El Monte BBQ 6526 Bandera Rd #4 San Antonio, TX 210.267.1356 barbecuerestaurantsanantonio.com/
South BBQ & Kitchen 2011 Mission Rd San Antonio, TX 210.438.0070 southbbqkitchen.com/ Texas Pride BBQ 2980 E Loop 1604 S, Adkins, TX 210.649.3730 texaspridebbq.net/ facebook.com/DiscoverHillCountry/ 29
The
ITALIAN
in Austin
Artipasta 7800 S. 1st St. Austin, TX 512.228.7489 artipasta.com
Olive & June 3411 Glenview Ave. Austin, TX 512.467.9899 oliveandjune-austin.com
Intero Restaurant 2612 E. Cesar Chavez St. Austin, TX 512.599.4052 interorestaurant.com
OP Italian Austin 110 E. 2nd St. Austin, TX 512.608.4490 opitalianaustin.com
Lucky’s Italian 1300 E. 6th St. Austin, TX 512.975.0557 luckysitaliansandwiches.com
Patrizi’s 2307 Manor Rd. Austin, TX 512-522-4834 patrizis.com
Mandola’s Italian 4301 W. William Cannon Dr. Austin, TX 512.524.2222 mandolas.com North Italia
11506 Century Oaks Terrace Suite 124 Austin, TX 512.339-4400 lnorthitalia.com
Reale’s Italian Cafe 13450 Research Blvd. Austin, TX 512.335.5115 realespizza.com.com Red Ash 303 Colorado St. #200 Austin, TX 512.379.2906 redashgrill.com
The
MEXICAN FOOD
in Austin
Alli Mexican Cuisine 948 Payton Gin Rd. Austin, TX 512.608.4166 allimexicancuisine.com
Juan in a Million 2300 E. Cesar Chavez St. Austin, TX 512.472.3872 juaninamillion.com
Amaya’s Taco Village Multiple Locations Austin, TX North 512.458.2531 South 512.696.1488 amayastacovillage.com
Pueblo Viejo 502 Brushy St. Austin, TX 512.373.6557 puebloviejoaustin.com
ATX Cocina 110 San Antonio St. #710 Austin, TX 512.263.2322 atxcocina.com
Toylocco 2615 E. 7th St. Austin, TX 737.400.3264
El Alma 1025 Barton Srpings RD. Austin, TX 512.609.8923 elalmacafe.com Eldorado Cafe 3300 W. Anderson Lane #303 Austin, TX 512.420.2222 eldoradocafeatx.com
Torchy’s Tacos 1822 S. Congress Austin, TX 512.916.9025 torchystacos.com Uncle Julio’s 301 Brazos St. Austin, TX 512.515.2100 unclejulios.com facebook.com/DiscoverHillCountry/ 31
The
SEAFOOD
in Austin Beaux Southern Seafood 2301 Bliss Spiller Rd. Manchaca, TX 512.804.8683 beauxseafoodaustin.com Clarks Oyster Bar 1200 W. 6th St Austin TX 512.297.2525 clarksoysterbar.com Cypress Grill 4404 William Cannon Dr. Austin, TX. 512.358.7474 cypressgrill.net Eddie V’s Prime Seafood 9400 B Arboretum Blvd. 512.342.2642 301 E. 5th St. 512.472.1860 Austin, TX eddiev.com Garbo’s 14735 Bratton Ln. Austin, TX 512.350.9814 garboslobsteratx.com
Krab Kingz Austin 517 N. IH 35 Austin, TX.
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Poke-Poke 2320 Hancock Dr. Austin, TX. 512.840.1942 poke-poke.com Pops Crawfish 6900 Ranch Rd. Austin, TX. 512.688.9917 popscrawfish.com Mongers 2401 E. Cesar Chavez St. Austin, TX. 512.215.8972 mongersaustin.com Truluck’s 10225 Research Blvd. #4000 Austin, TX 512.794.8300 trulucks.com
The
STEAKS
in Austin
III Forks 111 Lavaca St. Austin, TX 512.474.1776 3forks.com
Bob’s Steak and Chop House 301 Lavaca St. Austin, TX 512.222.2627 bobs-steakandchop.com Fleming’s Prime Steakhouse 11600 Century Oaks Terrace Suite 140 Austin, TX 512.835.9463 flemingssteakhouse.com Fogo de Chao
309 E. 3rd. St. Austin, TX 512.472.0220 fogodechao.com.com Garrison Grill 101 Red River St. Austin, TX 512.524.4700 garrisongrill.com
Jeffrey’s 1204 W. Lynn St. Austin, TX 512.477.5584 jeffreysofaustin.com Paul Martin’s Austin Grill 3120 Palm Way #130 Austin, TX 512.953.8800 paulmartinsamericangrill.com Perry’s Steakhouse & Grille 114 W. 7th St. Austin, TX 512.474.6300 perryssteakhouse.com Saltgrass Steak House 10614 Research Bvd. Austin, TX saltgrass.com Steiner Ranch Steakhouse 5424 Steiner Ranch Blvd. Austin, TX 512.381.0800 steinersteakhouse.com facebook.com/DiscoverHillCountry/ 33
The
ACTIVITIES
in Austin
Austin Aquarium 13530 US-183 #101, Austin 512.222.5586 The Austin Aquarium is a for profit aquarium located in Austin, Texas, United States, that opened to the public December 12, 2013. It is home to thousands of different species of reptiles, exotic birds and marine animals. Austin Zoo 10808 Rawhide Trail, Austin 512.288.1490 Austin Zoo is a non-profit rescue zoo and located in southwestern unincorporated Travis County, Texas, United States, west of Austin. The mission of Austin Zoo is to assist animals in need through rescue, rehabilitation, and education.
Barton Springs Municipal Pool 2131 William Barton Dr., Austin 512.974.6300 Barton Springs Pool is a recreational outdoor swimming pool that is filled entirely with water from nearby natural springs. It is located on the grounds of Zilker Park in Austin, Texas.
Bullock Texas State History Museum 1800 Congress Ave., Austin 512.936.8746The museum, located a few blocks north of the Texas State Capitol at 1800 North Congress Avenue in Austin, Texas, is dedicated to interpreting the continually unfolding “Story of Texas” to the broadest possible audience through meaningful educational experiences. Texas Capital 1100 Congress Ave., Austin 512.46.4630 The Texas State Capitol is the capitol building and seat of government of the American state of Texas. Located in downtown Austin, Texas, the structure houses the offices and chambers of the Texas Legislature and of the Governor of Texas. Zilker Park 2207 Lou Neff Rd. Austin Zilker Park is a recreational area in south Austin, Texas at the juncture of Barton Creek and the Colorado River that comprises over 350 acres of publicly owned land.
The
SHOPPING
in Austin
Downtown / 2nd Street
Aus�n Gi� Company
“Where Texas Warmth Meets Aus�n Cool,” the 2nd Street district is home to 50 specialty shops, services and dining establishments. Aus�n City Limits Live at the Moody Theater and the Aus�n Children’s Museum anchor this downtown district.
4211 S. Lamar Blvd., (512) 326-9460 aus�ngi�company.com With over 100 vendor booths it’s like visi�ng Fredericksburg or Wimberley without ever leaving town! All things Aus�n!
Downtown / Congress Avenue
Referred to as The Main Street of Texas, Congress Avenue is the heart of downtown Aus�n. Between the Capitol and Lady Bird Lake you’ll find numerous shops, restaurants, museums and theaters.
By appointment (512) 358-1542 937 Reinli Suite 15 Aus�n TX 78751 TheGuayaberaShirtShop.com Finely cra�ed linen and co�on Guayaberas, co�on linen clothing for kids and adults are available in several styles and colors.
Downtown / E. 6th Street
Nature’s Treasures
With a collec�on of music venues, restaurants, the original Alamo Dra�house movie theater, the Aus�n Visitor Center and an eclec�c array of stores, E. 6th Street is literally open day and night. .
Downtown / West End
Located on the western edge of downtown at Sixth Street and Lamar Boulevard, this retail district’s key landmarks include Whole Foods Market, Anthropologie, REI and Book People, Texas’s leading independent bookstore.
Downtown / South Congress (SOCO)
SOCO is home to many of Aus�n’s uniquely quirky, funky and hip stores, it is also the home of the Con�nental Club, a locally revered live music venue, as well as much of Aus�n’s food trailer culture.
Guayabera Shirt Store
4103 North IH-35, (512) 472-5015 Warm shop featuring rocks & fossils, plus spiritual wares & jewelry.
The Domain
11410 Century Oaks Terrace Situated in a beau�ful park-like se�ng, The Domain features 100 upscale and mainstream retail stores and restaurants, almost half of which are exclusive.
Turquoise Trading Post
6103 Burnet Road @ Koenig Lane (512) 323-5011, www.turquoisetradingpost.com All the jewelry in Turquoise Trading Post is Na�ve American made. New jewelry arrives each week. They also carry a wide selec�on of decora�ve items with a Na�ve and Southwest flair. facebook.com/DiscoverHillCountry/ 35
4211 S. Lamar Blvd. Suite A-19 Austin, TX | 512.326.9160 austingiftcompany.com
Best Selection of Native American Jewelry In Texas!
6103 Burnet Rd @ Koenig Lane
(512) 323-5011 • (888) 887-7864 • www.turquoisetradingpost.com
The Guayabera Shirt Store “Guayaberas for all occasions”
Shop online : TheGuayaberaShirtStore.com
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