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Local Restaurants Near Central/East Austin

Austin Daily Press

Austin Style Comfort Food - Specialty Sandwiches, Tacos & Salads

Eastside Cafe

Eastside Cafe has been one of Austin’s favorite restaurants, featuring homemade American comfort food served in a charming bungalow in the heart of the city.

A foodies delight - Salty Sow is an American Gastropub that serves contemporary farmhouse fare. Hand-crafted cocktails and entrees are served fresh daily, mindfully sourced from local farms and purveyors.

Paperboy

Food Truck - Breakfast & Brunch

Boteco

Food Truck - Brazilian Cuisine

Other Great Restaurants Around Austin

Freedmen's

West Campus - Freedmen’s is a laid back lounge, beer garden, and smokehouse serving barbecue and retro-inspired cocktails in an historic Austin building.

Via 313

2 Full Service Locations
2 Pizza Trailer Locations
Proudly serving Austin genuine Detroit-Style pizzas

Threadgill's

Down home southern cooking at an Austin institution.

Stubb's Bar-B-Q

Check out the Gospel Brunch on Sunday morning for a great show and delicious brunch!

Sala & Betty

Wholesome food that is simple yet more elaborate than a typical casual restaurant.

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Things to See & Do in Austin

Barton Springs Pool

Fed from underground springs with an average temperature of 68-70 degrees, ideal for year-round swimming.

Hike-and-Bike Trail & Boardwalk at Lady Bird Lake

In the heart of Austin is the Ann and Roy Butler Hike-and-Bike Trail & Boardwalk at Lady Bird Lake, a lush, urban path that meanders along the water’s edge and passes by skyscrapers, neighborhoods, ball fields and cultural attractions.

Bullock Texas State History Museum

Let history inspire you as you connect with Texas stories told by ever-changing artifacts, rare documents, photographs, and special exhibits. Check out the biggest screen in Texas in the IMAX® Theatre.

Texas State Capitol

Stroll the beautiful grounds or take a free tour of the state capitol. Stunning architecture in a park-like setting make this a can't-miss-stop.

The University of Texas

Ranked among the biggest and best research universities in the country, UT Austin is home to more than 51,000 students and 3,000 teaching faculty. Cross I-35 from the DoubleTree and you're there.

Harry Ransom Center

The Ransom Center is an internationally renowned humanities research library and museum at The University of Texas at Austin. Its extensive collections provide unique insight into the creative process of writers and artists, deepening our understanding and appreciation of literature, photography, film, art, and the performing arts.