The Ginger Man
Neighborhood: Downtown

304 W 4th St
Austin, TX 78701

Susie G. writes: I cannot believe I have never been here before.

You know how you have one of those nights where you are wearing a cute dress, the moon is in the right sun sign, you have a bit of cash in your pocket ( although you don't exactly plan on using it) and…

The Lobby Lounge at the Four Seasons
Neighborhood: Downtown

98 San Jacinto Blvd
Austin, TX 78701

Michelle B. writes: What a great little dive bar...uhh...I mean c'mon what did you expect me to say? It's the freaking Four Seasons - Of course it is nice!

The drink menu was fantastic and our server was the epitome of gracious. The lighting is perfect, the decor is a…

The Creekside Lounge
Neighborhood: Downtown

606 E 7th St
Austin, TX 78701

Steven N. writes: This is my new favorite bar. Why? Pinball! Pinball! Pinball!  These are the best maintained pinball machines in Austin. Oh, it makes me want to giggle like a schoolgirl!

Pins at this location:

Family Guy  (Stern 2006) http://www.ipdb.org/ma...
Still…

Progress Coffee

500 San Marcos St
Austin, TX 78702

Justin B. writes: I went in here last week to get some work done.

It was one of those hot December days we've been having lately, and, I'm not going to lie, I was dressed for comfort. Cargo shorts, some recently retired running shoes...I had purpose in my visit.

And…

East Side Pies
Neighborhood: East Austin

1401 B Rosewood Avenue
Austin, TX 78702

jen c. writes: East Side Pies is HOT, hotter than your mom, hotter than Mos Def, even. It is seriously all Bikram yoga in there--so you know that the hard-working people crafting your lovely pizza are really dedicated to the task at hand.  It's gotta be hard,…

Runtex

2201 Lake Austin Blvd
Austin, TX 78703

sarah s. writes: Point Blank...Go see Mac at this location and let him know Sarah sent you....he will help you, but not let you leave unless you are completely satisfied.

As a trainer, I need someone to give me the legit information on running shoes and what I need…

Flashback
Neighborhood: 78704 (South Austin)

1805 S 1st St
Austin, TX 78704

Clarisa R. writes: This store is just stuff with vintage everything. It's a house, so all of the rooms are crammed with the finest bric-a-brac you'd find in somebody's house, if they had OCD (like they didn't throw anything away), great taste and a pension for vintage…

Pink Hair Salon and Gallery
Neighborhood: 78704 (South Austin)

1204 S Congress Ave
Austin, TX 78704

Patricia M. writes: My life would not be complete without Farah! She's amazing...color, cut, everything!  So many strangers compliment her work when I'm out shopping, dining, hanging out...She has a talent for bringing out the real you.  For those who get that "I need…

Peter Pan Mini-Golf
Neighborhood: 78704 (South Austin)

1207 Barton Springs Rd
Austin, TX 78704

Bonnie R. writes: When my Man-friend says "date night?" I almost always think "Peter Pan!"
It's cheap*, right around the corner, & byob. Few things are better than showing off your competitive side with a beer in hand.

The cement creatures are old and beat to hell…

Birds Barbershop
Neighborhood: 78704 (South Austin)

2110 S Lamar Blvd
Austin, TX 78704

Bacon E. writes: Affordable, annoyingly, painfully pretentious, loud music, young hairstylists who sometimes do what you ask and sometimes don't.

Attn kids in your early 20s: Having an asymmetrical haircut with pink highlights does not -- in and of itself -- make you…

Thundercloud Subs
Neighborhood: University of Texas

3200 Guadalupe St
Austin, TX 78705

Cody R. writes: As far as Subs go this place is great. That being said......

they have the most obnoxious commercials on the radio, and I really wish they would stop.

Veggie Heaven
Neighborhood: University of Texas

1914 Guadalupe St # A
Austin, TX 78705

J M. writes: The people at Veggie Heaven are very angry with the Chinese government.  It's written all over their menu.  Now I'm not really sure what it says, cause I can't read Asian, but people in the know have informed me that it's all just a big ruse.  Let me…

Eclectic Eyewear
Neighborhood: University of Texas

2510 Guadalupe St
Austin, TX 78705

Quani C. writes: Came here on the recommendation of a couple people for a much needed (or so I thought) prescription update.  It's been over two years since I got my eyes checked and my contacts were wearing out, so yes, time for an eye check.

Not so excited about…

Sao Paulo's Restaurante
Neighborhood: University of Texas

2809 San Jacinto Blvd
Austin, TX 78705

jessica s. writes: So, jessica, was it difficult growing up with such a hot Brazilian mom who's practically a foot taller than you?
Yes.  Everyone thinks MILFs are all fun and games until they are your own mother.

But I love her none the less.  I wouldn't be half the…

Vulcan Video
Neighborhood: University of Texas

609 W 29th St
Austin, TX 78705

Kelley R. writes: It's all been said, but my boyfriend works there and wants this to be my first review. They've always had any movie I've asked him to bring home for me, even some real weird stuff. Now that the Lakeline store has closed they have video games too! I…

Animal Trustees of Austin

5129 Cameron Rd
Austin, TX 78723

Ryan N. writes: So one fine evening I'm out enjoying a cigarette on my porch, when this emaciated little cat darts out from my fence, sees me, and immediately turns right back around toward my neighbor's yard.  Bored, I call out "kitty kitty," and I'll be damned if…

Austin-Bergstrom International Airport

3600 Presidential Blvd.
Austin, TX 78719

Mr Doctor X. writes: Call it an "airport" if you must.  I call it a happy place of relaxed and cheerful people, nonchalantly going about their business and traveling to distant lands.  Airports are dirty and obnoxious.  ABI is bright, clean, and pleasing to the eyes.…

The No Pants Compound

East Austin
Austin, TX 78722

Cody R. writes: I have journeyed to the NPC and what I have brought back from my travels is a new understanding of life and inner peace. It's changed me in ways that can only be described as "re-birth". I not only checked my pants at the door, I also checked my "old…

KOOP Radio
Neighborhood: Cherrywood

3823 Airport Blvd
Suite B
Austin, TX 78722

Renato R. writes: This is a great radio station to listen to all day.  I wasn't going to really write a review until I read Deanna R's comments, which I must say are just plain....stupid.  And since there is no button right next to "cool" or "funny" or "useful" that…

Tomo Sushi
Neighborhood: Milwood

4101 W Parmer Lane Ste. E
Austin, TX 78727

Mark H. writes: I have to agree that Tomo currently has the BEST SUSHI in Austin. I only venture 'up north' (as in north of 183) for Fry's but since my friend Hiroshi took me to Tomo, I have another reason to make the trek to South Waco.

Uchi used to be my favorite…

McCormick & Schmick's Seafood Restaurant
Neighborhood: Downtown

401 Congress Avenue
Austin, TX 78729

Kevin N. writes: Ok, so here's ultimately the sort of funny thing about McCormick & Shmick's, or at least the Austin location, and it's a little of a backhanded compliment.  We could place them gingerly in the three dollar sign category (dinner) or the one dollar…

El Regio

730 West Stassney Lane
Austin, TX 78745

will h. writes: simplicity is next to godliness. no...? i've got it wrong? well, this place does one thing and they do it perfectly. you get to choose if you want a 1/2 chicken or a whole chicken.

i think the total is $11 or $13 for the whole chicken, rice, beans, 10…

Amy's Ice Creams

4477 S Lamar Blvd Ste 790
Austin, TX 78745

Jaime M. writes: Shh! Don't tell my mom!
Flashback: September 22, 2005. Hurricane Rita is on its way, and my senile grandpa, crazy daddy, frightened sister and angry brother have made their way up to my place for the weekend to avoid the storm's fury.
My mom is…

Kerbey Lane Cafe

3704 Kerbey Ln
Austin, TX 78731

Don P. writes: Kerbey freakin' Lane.
Why must your name rhyme with "chain?"
Your queso is insane

Spec's Wine, Spirits, and Finer Foods

4970 Highway 290
Austin, TX 78737

Lauren S. writes: You know its Austin when the liquor store has a stage for live music.

Coming from California, this place is like a Bev Mo on steroids.

Though the absence of Speakeasy makes you realize that you aint in SF anymore....the Genny Cream Ale (which to my…

Salt Lick 360

3801 N Capital of Texas Hwy
Austin, TX 78746

tanya b. writes: I don't eat pork. Nor do I like to sit in large tents on picnic tables for dinner. I'm just not your round-of-the-mill hoedown kind of girl.

But, I lost myself in that pile of meat. Forget the sides. Chomp chomp chomp on brisket, and I LOVED their…

Room Service Vintage

107 E North Loop Blvd
Austin, TX 78751

Rachelle R. writes: My fiance and I moved to Austin from NYC last summer.  We had been living in typical shoebox apartments in downtown NYC and we literally moved here with a duffel bag each and a crappy wok.

Room Service allowed us to furnish our new Austin digs in…

Mrs Johnson's Bakery

4909 Airport Blvd
Austin, TX 78751

Manny A. writes: Some things age well and some should never be allowed to have a birthday.
Mrs Johnson's - like fine wine - fine art - and - me -- has stood the test of time.
Ok three out of four is not a bad batting average in the bigs.
Get your sticky gooey glazed…

Billy's on Burnet
Neighborhood: Rosedale

2105 Hancock Dr
Austin, TX 78756

Camron R. writes: I had to listen to Don P. cry his heart out for about an hour over all the women who had broken it.

He just kept yammering on "blah, blah blah...she hate me."

I wasn't paying much attention though because I was eating probably one of the best burger…

Cafe Java

11900 Metric Blvd
Ste K
Austin, TX 78758

Don P. writes: Mary V made me join her at Cafe Java... so here we are.  And since my mouth was here and my tummy was empty, I decided to eat.

I ordered a breakfast taco but was quickly reprimanded by Mary and told that they were no good.  Nada.  Not gonna do it.…

Dart Bowl
Neighborhood: Brentwood

5700 Grover Ave
Austin, TX 78756

Colby B. writes: It's the best bowling alley in town.

They have the best enchiladas in Austin.

They sell those Bud Lights that come in oversized bottles shaped like bowling pins.

But what sets this place apart is the servers at the bar and restaurant. Mysteriously, they…

JR Salon
Neighborhood: Rosedale

4800 Burnet Rd.
Bldg. D. Ste. 430
Austin, TX 78756

caroline e. writes: I started going here a little over a year ago based on a recommendation. Being the frugal bitch that I am , I was lured by the promise of a $30 cut and no gratuities accepted. I did a stalker-ish slow-mo drive by of the place more than a few times;…

Mikado Ryotei

9033 Research Blvd
Austin, TX 78758

Camron R. writes: The first time I had sushi was at a place called Buffet City in Wichita Falls, TX.  That alone should tell you how bad the experience was.  I figured I would probably never eat sushi again.  
I had a friend come into town last night who asked me if I…

Casey's New Orleans Snowballs

808 E 51st Street
Austin, TX 78751

Jaye J. writes: SPEARMINT!!! I haven't had a spearmint snowball since living in New Orleans. Casey's, ever the authentic joint, has 'em. Don't be a hater. Try it, you'll love it.

Casey's is a true New Orleans snowball stand. It makes me so happy to hit it in the…

Epoch Coffee

221 W North Loop Blvd
Austin, TX 78751

Don R. writes: I'm not really a coffee house sort of person. I mean beer and bourbon  take up a significant amount of my entertainment budget. I really can't go around drinking $4.00 coffee, I could get two lonestars at the Showdown for $4.00.  That being said,…

Vino Vino
Neighborhood: Hyde Park

4119 Guadalupe
Austin, TX 78751

Allison P. writes: 10/5/2007
The third time really is a charm. I went back last night with some girlfriends (and Angus). We decided to get a bottle this time instead of a glass of wine. Our waiter walked us down the aisle of wines and we picked out our bottle and…

Pronto Food Mart
Neighborhood: Hyde Park

4301 Duval St
Austin, TX 78751

Alex M. writes: Not that you'd ever run out of gasoline. But if you do?

Pronto totally has a loaner plastic can for you.

Austin Karaoke
Neighborhood: Brentwood

6808 N Lamar Blvd.
Austin, TX 78752

Will Z. writes: I love Austin Karaoke, and have been here well over a hundred times. In fact, whenever I hear the words "last call", I instinctively round up everyone in the near vicinity and attempt to organize a field trip to AK.

WHY? Because the point of going out…

Jerry's Artarama

6010 N IH 35
Austin, TX 78752

Colby B. writes: I'll tell you a true story about Jerry's Artarama.

You know the Johnny Cash picture of  him flipping the bird?

Well, I won one for like $3 once on eBay. I took it in to them and said, "play with mattes. Play with the framing. Just play with it and see…