Paramount Theatre For the Performing Arts
Neighborhood: Downtown

713 Congress Ave
Austin, TX 78701

Jon S. writes: If I was Abraham Lincoln and there was a plot to assassinate me at Paramount Theater, I would still go. It's a beautiful theater, and it's not easy to get into SXSW screenings! A world premiere no less! Just let me enjoy the decor, the big screen,…

Alamo Drafthouse
Neighborhood: Downtown

320 E. 6th
Austin, TX 78701

Colby B. writes: Well, I figure I ought to get my review in before this location becomes something else.

So, the Alamo Drafthouse is what makes this town worth living in. In spite of all you douchenozzles who keep ruining my fair city with your Starbuckses and your…

Continental Club
Neighborhood: 78704 (South Austin)

1315 S Congress Ave
Austin, TX 78704

Kimberly K. writes: Warning
According to the surgeon general, women should not drink alcoholic beverages including distilled spirits, beer, coolers, and wine during pregnancy because of risk of birth defects.  (Posted in the women's room at CC)

Door guy let us in for…

Hotel San Jose
Neighborhood: 78704 (South Austin)

1316 S Congress Ave
Austin, TX 78704

Kris D. writes: Where can you go on South Congress and just feel so damn cool for being there?  Why the Hotel San Jose I tell you.  
I enjoy the lack of parking and sitting on what can only be described as a giant butcher block.  
I went for a friends birthday and…

Vain
Neighborhood: East Austin

1803 Chicon St
Austin, TX 78702

Erin B. writes: The single most traumatic thing about packing up and moving clear across the country is saying goodbye to that group of close friends that feels like family.  And for any gal who "enhances" her own natural hair color her hometown hair salon is that…

Barton Creek Greenbelt
Neighborhood: 78704 (South Austin)

2201 Barton Springs Rd
Austin, TX 78746

Kevin N. writes: My dog is basically a giant dork.  I mean this with all inherent sensitivity to dorks everywhere, and in fact were they to accidentally come across my dog trying her best to act anything resembling cool, they no doubt would say something along the…

Draught House Pub & Brewery
Neighborhood: Rosedale

4112 Medical Pkwy
Austin, TX 78756

Don P. writes: Things Don loves:

Dogs.
Cool people.
Hippies.
Friendly people.
Diversity.
Genuine people.
Laid-back atmosphere.
Outdoors.
Varieties of beer/cider.
Brown and blue.

Things Don doesn't like:

Posers.
Egos.
Drunk dudes lookin' to hook up.
Meat markets*.…

Central Market

4001 N Lamar Blvd
Austin, TX 78756

Don P. writes: You're in new love.  You KNOW how it is with those damn belly-butterflies. Or maybe it's just gas or hunger pangs.  Hard to tell the difference sometimes.
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Sometimes gas would be easier and more rewarding.
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Whatever the case, Central Market has all the…

Grape Vine Market

7938 Great Northern Blvd
Austin, TX 78757

Matthew H. writes: For the most part, the employees are a rude bunch. On more than one occasion I've gotten the checkout guy who seems put out to be ringing up your drinks. But as rare as it is for me to say, they can afford to be rude, as they have one of the best…

Alamo Drafthouse
Neighborhood: Allandale

2700 W Anderson Ln Ste 701
Austin, TX 78757

Jenn C. writes: As a lazy northwesterner I cannot attest to the quirkiness of the southron Alamos (having never been to any) but between this and Lake Creek, this one's the best.  Better fries with queso and fresh baked cookies!  Added plus, it doesn't smell like a…

Central Market

4477 S Lamar Blvd
Austin, TX 78745

Catherine D. writes: When my boyfriend says he'll cook dinner, what he REALLY means is let's go to Central Market.  We usually end up with salad, bread & steak pinwheels. Central market makes the best, with spinach, feta & Pine nuts. I used to think it was really nice…

I Luv Video

4803 Airport Blvd
Austin, TX 78751

Mr Doctor X. writes: From the recondite to the absurd, I Luv Video is truly a glorious treasure trove of cinematic esoterica.

Try this.  Roll through the aisles grabbing movies at random.  Witness the weird delights!  What have you grabbed?  

The new Takashi Miike…

Barfly's

5420 Airport Blvd
Ste B
Austin, TX 78751

Kevin N. writes: It's nice to know that some places don't change much, or better yet, change just enough to become even more relevant.  Barfly's is a great example of this ideal:  low-fi atmosphere, solid jukebox, brews on the cheap. It's a little like the divey…

Quality Seafood

5621 Airport Blvd
Austin, TX 78751

J M. writes: Welcome to my new obsession.  

I've debated for the last couple of weeks whether or not to review this place.  You see - even though I've only been going there a month and a half, I have had multiple nightmares about getting off work one Monday and…

Town Lake Metropolitan Parks

Austin, TX 78701

J M. writes: I'm pretty sure this is going to be the easiest review I ever write, as the Town Lake Hike & Bike Trail is, without a doubt, one of the three things that make downtown Austin the greatest place on earth (the other two being live music and, of course,…

Elephant Room
Neighborhood: Downtown

315 Congress Ave
Austin, TX 78701

Rebecca B. writes: I give this place 5 stars.  My hubby took me there on our first date, we just had our 4th wedding anni, and we try to go back each year, to re-create the scene.  Each time we go, its fun, music is great, and they make the best cosmo's we've ever had!…

Cafe Josie

1200 W 6th St # B
Austin, TX 78703

Bing C. writes: I like this place. It's solid and consistently good. My wife doesn't like it so much...so...what are you gonna do..

Maybe I'll just take my girlfriend there............  (that was a joke.  )

*Update* - Wife says she does like this place. Either I'm a…

Wink Restaurant
Neighborhood: Downtown

1014 N Lamar Blvd Ste E
Austin, TX 78703

Chad F. writes: Life is about proportions. Good to evil. Day to night. Jay-Z to Kanye. All hangs in the balance, in the proportions.

The next time I bring a foodie to town and we've made the rounds of Austin's great casual food, and they come back with a "but there…

Broken Spoke
Neighborhood: 78704 (South Austin)

3201 S Lamar Blvd
Austin, TX 78704

Kevin N. writes: It's not on the marquee, and it's certainly not what they lead with, but it's definitely true:  the Broken Spoke is Vegas repellant.  

After spending the past several days in Sin City, we came back craving all the things that make Austin comparatively…

Waterloo Records & Video
Neighborhood: Downtown

600 N Lamar Blvd Ste A
Austin, TX 78703

Ben P. writes: Great place, both for video and music.  
The video rentals offer a great selection of new releases and an awesome back catalog.  The staff is amazing, they remember my name when checking me out.  How cool is that! (Or does it say that I rent too many…

Castle Hill Cafe

1101 W 5th St
Austin, TX 78703

Lisa A. writes: As the year closes I can't help but look back and think about the meals I've enjoyed in Austin (and elsewhere) in 2007. One meal on my list that has not yet been Yelped was a wonderful dinner at Castle Hill Cafe.

After a fun Yelp Happy Hour at Doc's…

Alamo Drafthouse
Neighborhood: 78704 (South Austin)

1120 South Lamar Blvd
Austin, TX 78704

Erin L. writes: So, as a disclaimer, I'm not a huge movie fan. I don't know if it's adult on-set ADD or WHAT, but I can not sit still for the life of me. Add a room full of rowdy people with cellphones and I'd much prefer to stay home on my couch.
That said, I won't…

Caffe Medici
Neighborhood: Clarksville

1101 West Lynn st
Austin, TX 78703

Chad F. writes: You haven't seen the dissapointment that I have. Not until you've seen a Medici barista take twice the time you would expect at a Fourbucks to begin a latte, prepare some damn tasty espresso, steam the right amount of milk, pour it into a perfectly…

The Salt Lick

18300 Fm 1826
Driftwood, TX 78619

Lovey C. writes: Day 5 - Austin, TX - Lunch

We drove and drove and I couldn't help but wonder if we were even still in TX!  This place is in BFE, in the middle of nothing... but man... was it worth the drive all the way to Drfitwood!  And according to my friend Dawn,…

Koriente
Neighborhood: Downtown

621 E 7th St
Austin, TX 78701

Don P. writes: I'd give the sweet owner 5.5 stars (6 if she were taller).  She was SO nice and sweet... gave me good suggestions and brought some samples to me at my table.  This is the kind of business I love... a nice person just trying to make an honest living.

I…

Driskill Bar
Neighborhood: Downtown

604 Brazos St
Austin, TX 78701

Jaye J. writes: Some friends of mine came in town this weekend for a big party and stayed at the Driskill. Before we headed to the party, we decided to bring back cocktail hour at the Driskill Bar. This really is the perfect place to bring back cocktail hour.

For…

Bats under the Congress Avenue bridge
Neighborhood: Downtown

100 South Congress Avenue
Austin, TX 78701

aspasia s. writes: The bats of Austin's Congress Ave Bridge ...

Since I started Yelp I have always wanted to review this phenomenon ...

In the late 90s, specifically in 1997 when I was a young geek and newbie to a company and phenomenon called "Tivoli software", which…

The Best Wurst
Neighborhood: Downtown

6th St and San Jacinto Blvd
Austin, TX 78704

Reggie M. writes: one of the fondest memories of living and partying in austin is sixth street .  it wasnt just for the bar/club scene, but it also included the best wurst.  the best wurst does not have a physical address because it's a hot dog cart, actually a…

Barton Springs Pool
Neighborhood: 78704 (South Austin)

2101 Barton Springs Road
Austin, TX 78704

J M. writes: Here's the deal on Barton Springs from the perspective of someone who only goes on hot weekend days in July and August:  It is butt-ass hot out when you're laying on the hill in the sun, and breath-takingly cold when you jump in the water.  If you…

Uchi Restaurant
Neighborhood: 78704 (South Austin)

801 S Lamar Blvd
Austin, TX 78704

Don P. writes: $ave$$$$your$$$$$$$$money $$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$ $$$$$$$$$$$$and$$$$$$$$$$ $$$$$$$$go$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$ $$$here$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$ $$$$$on$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$ $$$$$REALLY$$$$$$$$$$$$$$ $$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$spe cial$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$…

Amy's Ice Creams
Neighborhood: 78704 (South Austin)

1301 S Congress Ave
Austin, TX 78704

Don P. writes: Ever wanted an ice-cream fix but not wanted to feel like the last tired jelly-filled donut at 7-11?

Saddle up to some mexican vanilla yogurt, add some crushed Heath bar.  Smile.

Buenos Aires Cafe
Neighborhood: 78704 (South Austin)

2414 S 1st St
Austin, TX 78704

Jaime M. writes: Expectations met. Taste buds satisfied. A nearly perfect lunch experience.

I had heard a lot about this place from friends and Yelpers (some of whom are also friends!), so when I was in the neighborhood for an appointment, I thought I'd finally try…

Whip In Convenience Store
Neighborhood: 78704 (South Austin)

1950 S I H 35
Austin, TX 78704

rob m. writes: The only thing that could make the Whip In better is if it had a dirty book store attached, sold boiled peanuts and lowered their prices.  Other than that, the place is a charming compliment to the I-35 corridor and an easy spot to make it to make it…

Four Seasons Hotel
Neighborhood: Downtown

98 San Jacinto Blvd Ste 1
Austin, TX 78701

Cory W. writes: Okay, so we didn't actually stay here - but we did have an amazing experience last night! My girlfriend, Amy, and I got engaged! I made reservations a week ago for the restaurant, Trio. From day one, everyone I dealt with was impressively pleasant…

Vulcan Video
Neighborhood: 78704 (South Austin)

112 W Elizabeth St
Austin, TX 78704

Lisa A. writes: More than any other chain or big box store I hate Blockbuster Video. I tore up my card and sent back it to them once when they mailed me a bill for my late fees. Couldn't they just wait until I went in again? If I never went back couldn't they just…

Ten Thousand Villages of Austin
Neighborhood: 78704 (South Austin)

1317 S Congress Ave
Austin, TX 78704

Tobi D. writes: I liked the selection in the store... rings, purses, coasters, cd's.  The parking wasn't bad either.  It was a rainy day and a holiday but we still got parking right in front of the strip center.  What I didn't care for was the service.  

The woman…

Uncommon Objects
Neighborhood: 78704 (South Austin)

1512 S Congress Ave
Austin, TX 78704

Cody R. writes: Here is how my visit to Uncommon Objects went:

"Woah.... check this out!"....."Hey look at this"..... "This would totally look great in our house".

Each time I picked something up in this store it was followed by:

"115 dollars?!?!"..... "30 bucks for…

End of An Ear
Neighborhood: 78704 (South Austin)

2209 S 1st St
Austin, TX 78704

Kevin N. writes: Awesome, simply awesome.  I didn't head into End of An Ear expecting Amoeba Records or even the exact local formula for Waterloo, and what I found was a heavily-local friendly version of a the formula for a great Austin record store.  

The place was…

Casa De Luz
Neighborhood: 78704 (South Austin)

1701 Toomey Rd
Austin, TX 78704

James Y. writes: Casa de luz...how strange is this place.  It's the hippy epicenter for Austin, complete with yoga classes, a macrobiotic restaurant, a culinary school and plenty of foliage.  When my friend first told me about this place, I wondered how in the heck…