Eat and Drink in Austin, Texas

Sports

Where to watch the Longhorns’ season opener

Whether you’re looking for big TVs, great drink specials, family-friendly spaces, or $2 hot dogs, we’ve found a local place that is going all out for college football season.

August 28, 2025 02:33 PM

Laura Figi

Food

Austin chefs vie for Lamb Jam Master title

Head to Lamb Jam 2025 on Wednesday, April 16 at east Austin’s Assembly Hall to vote for your favorite local bite.

April 8, 2025

Morgan O’Neal

A vibrant brunch spread is set on a sunlit outdoor table, featuring a fresh salad with greens, beets, and grilled cheese, alongside a plate of mini waffles drizzled with caramel sauce and topped with whipped cream. Two hands hold cocktails garnished with dried citrus slices — one in a short glass with a pale yellow drink and the other in a stemmed glass with an orange-hued beverage. A green glass bottle and a matching cup add to the table’s aesthetic, while a cushioned bench with textured fabric provides a cozy background.

Food

Bunnies, egg hunts + buffets: Where to eat Easter brunch in Austin

Make your Easter Sunday egg-stra special with these local brunch specials and kid-approved activities.

April 4, 2025

Morgan O’Neal

Arjav Ezekiel smiles and leans against a wooden shelf filled with bottles of wine, some with colorful and artistic labels. He is wearing a navy blazer over a white shirt and a blue baseball cap with a small embroidered design. Behind him, a large window with a blue frame lets in natural light, and yellow curtains hang beside it. Through the window, a tree and a house are visible in the background.

Food

Birdie’s Arjav Ezekiel named 2025 James Beard Award finalist

Though many local chefs + restaurants made the semifinalist cut, Birdie’s beverage director Arjav Ezekiel is Austin’s sole 2025 James Beard Award nominee.

April 2, 2025

Morgan O’Neal

A cozy reading nook inside Vintage Books + Wine, featuring a wooden bookshelf filled with colorful books on the left. To the right, two plush teal armchairs sit against a white brick wall adorned with a butterfly-themed mural that reads "DRINK. READ. AND STAY AWHILE." A small rug lies beneath the chairs, and a postcard display stand is nearby. An open doorway with a "MORE SEATING" sign leads to another room with wooden walls and flooring. A fire extinguisher is mounted on the wall near the doorway.

Culture

Austin’s best book nooks: 10 places locals love to read

Looking for a place to devour your new book? ATXtoday readers revealed their favorite spots to read in Austin.

April 2, 2025

Morgan O’Neal

A plate of barbecue from Parish Barbecue sits on a wooden table nest to a tray of pickled okra, bread slices, and a dip resembling bean dip garnished with green onions.

Food

Try Parish Barbecue, where Texas smoke gets a Louisiana kick

Holden Fulco and Jake Haygood are blending experience from Interstellar BBQ, Franklin Barbecue, and Terry Black’s BBQ to carve out a new niche.

March 25, 2025

Morgan O’Neal

Food

Electric Gravy heats up Austin’s dining scene

Enjoy bold cocktails, spice-forward bites, and desi beats at this new east Austin hot spot opening Thursday, March 27.

March 21, 2025

Morgan O’Neal

Food

11 hot spots where celebrities like to eat and party in Austin

We know Austin has an exquisite culinary scene, and apparently celebrities do too, because they’re all over town visiting the city’s famous restaurants and hidden gems.

March 20, 2025

Laura Figi

A selection of colorful salads, protein bowls, bao, and cookies from Golden Boy on a white marbled table.

Food

Fareground food hall announces three new restaurant additions

Visitors can try new restaurants serving menus with sushi, bao, burgers, and more while mixing and matching dishes from the surrounding cafeteria.

March 18, 2025

Laura Figi

A lively outdoor performance shows a band dressed in traditional Scottish attire playing bagpipes and drums on stage. The musicians wear matching red tartan kilts and dark green shirts, and they perform in front of a large Irish flag backdrop. The stage is framed by lighting rigs, with various colored lights illuminating the performers. In the foreground, a crowd of people dressed in green watches the performance, some wearing festive accessories. The setting appears to be a street or shopping area with brick buildings and storefronts visible in the background.

Events

8 St. Patrick’s Day celebrations in Austin

Whether you’re sipping green beer, dancing to Celtic tunes, or bar-hopping your way through Austin, here are some of the best ways to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day.

March 13, 2025

Morgan O’Neal

Live

30 tacos to try in ATX

Decide where to get tacos from stands, to casual eats, to 24/7 restaurants, to upscale eateries, there’s always a place to get a bite in Austin.

March 12, 2025

Laura Figi