If you are coming into Austin to participate in or watch the US Open, here are a few places around Austin to experience and enjoy.
Dollar signs ($) after the location title indicate the average level of expense.
Places To Eat Within Walking Distance Of The Austin Convention Center
Pita Pit on Congress $
It’s exactly like it sounds. Lots of pitas and good variety. Within walking distance from the convention center.
619 Congress, Austin TX
Jimmy John’s $
Quick gourmet sandwiches that can be delivered to you!
http://www.jimmyjohns.com/
515 Congress #1200, Austin, TX
Chilantro’s Korean Tacos $
One of 3 Asian/Mexican fusion food trucks in Austin. definitely worth try if you can catch their hours.
Friday 11:20AM-2:15PM
Lunch in Downtown @ 2nd & Congress
Congress Ave & W 2nd St Austin
Friday + Saturday 9:00PM-3:00AM
Late Dinner in Downtown @ 7th & Trinity
E 7th St & Trinity St Austin
Iron Cactus $$
Delicious Tex-Mex. Plus, they also have a Sunday brunch buffet.
606 Trinity St, Austin, TX
Moonshine Patio Bar and Grill $$
American food. Definitely not health, but they have a Sunday brunch buffet.
303 Red River, Austin, TX
Iron Works BBQ $$
BBQ
100 Red River, Austin, TX
BBQ Dinner + Live music <- Buy Tickets in advance using this link
801 Red River Street, Austin, TX
Mongolian Grille $$
Create your own stir fry. For endless bowls add $2!
117 San Jacinto Blvd
IHOP $
The International House of Pancakes. Ever heard of it?
707 East Cesar Chavez Street
Fogo De Chao $$$
Endless grilled Brazillian meat. Good for a celebration meal. Cheaper during lunch hours.
309 East 3rd Street, Austin, TX
Other Places To Eat In Austin
Sushi Zushi $$
Great for a sushi fix and plenty of choices to mix and match.
1611 West 5th St, Austin TX (5th Street Commons)
Clay Pit (Contemporary Indian Cuisine) $$
They’ve got a great lunch buffet for under $10.
http://claypit.com/contents/Claypit/
1601 Guadalupe Street
Mon-Thu: 11am-2pm, 5pm-10p
Fri: 11am-2pm, 5pm-11pm
Sat: 12pm-3pm, 5pm-11pm
Sun: 12pm-3pmT
South Congress Cafe (breakfast)
Local restaurant and worth checking out while in Austin. Might want to call in for reservations regarding parties larger than 5. Open at 9AM on weekends and should try out their breakfast/brunch menu.
1600 South Congress Ave Austin, Texas
Chuys $
Tasty Tex-Mex
1728 Barton Springs Road, Austin, TX 78704
Hula Hut
Local restaurant that has “Mexican food with a surfer twist.” It has a great view of Lake Austin as you eat. Great atmosphere for hanging out and socializing. Not within walking distance of the convention center.
3825 Lake Austin Boulevard, Austin, TX
Casino el Camino
If you want to check out Austin’s famous 6th street, Casino el Camino’s is a good place to grab some burgers and see Austin night life. Open noon-2AM.
517 East 6th St. Austin, TX
El Arroyo
More Tex-Mex
1624 West 5th Street, Austin, TX
Things To Do Around Austin
Zilker Park $
Open daily from 5 am to 10pm
Go kayaking and canoeing or check out the beautiful botanical garden or maybe have a picnic.
http://www.ci.austin.tx.us/zilker/
Austin Children’s Museum $
Fun for the kids
201 Colorado Street, Austin, TX 78701
Alamo Drafthouse Cinema $$
Movie + food
320 East 6th Street
Texas State Capital $
Free 45 minute tours and exhibits on Texas state history:
http://www.tspb.state.tx.us/CVC/home/home.html
Monday – Saturday: 9:00 am – 5:00 pm
Sunday Noon: – 5:00 pm
Bob Bullock Museum/IMAX Theater $$
Museum + food + movies
See Tron on a huge screen with crystal clear sound
http://www.thestoryoftexas.com/
1800 Congress Avenue
Monday through Saturday: 9 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Sunday 12 – 6 p.m.
Trailer Parks (Casual Dining) $
Outdoor eating + Ping pong + Foosball
Very good place to relax and enjoy good weather
1311 South First St
Friday: 7 am – 11 pm
Saturday: 8 am – 11 pm
Sunday: 8 am – 10 pm