Favorites
Food, Hospitality, & Destinations
Dining Experiences
Brotherton's Black Iron BBQ
Pflugerville
One of the best BBQ spots in the Austin area with melt-in-your-mouth brisket.
Insider Tip:
Get there early, they sell out. Closed on Mondays, open 11-3 Tues-Sun.
The Victory Tap
Pflugerville
Lively downtown taproom offering great craft beer, delicious food, and community.
Insider Tip:
Family friendly, great outdoor patio, and omg the bread pudding.
The Growler Bar
Pflugerville
Pouring fresh craft beers, delicious wood burning pizzas, the best wings and endless good times.
Insider Tip:
The only place I eat wings.
The Texan Cafe & Pie Shop
Hutto
Classic Route 66-style Southern diner serving made-from-scratch comfort food and over 50 rotating homemade pie flavors.
Insider Tip:
Coconut cream is the most beloved pie, but go early because popular flavors sell out fast.
Hall of Flame
Hutto
Over the top delicious craft burgers and bar with live music, a dance floor, and a big-game projection.
Insider Tip:
Outdoor patio area, kid friendly.
Wild Fire
Georgetown
Since 1997, grilling fine meats, game, and seafood over real oak logs on the historic square.
Insider Tip:
Featured in Time Magazine as "a reason to move to Georgetown." Sunday brunch is a favorite. Private banquet room available.
Sweet Lemon Kitchen
Georgetown
Farm-to-table café serving scratch-baked pastries, fresh salads, and specialty espresso drinks.
Insider Tip:
Best lunch spot. Friday and Saturday dinner service is a hidden gem.
Golden Rule
Georgetown
Speakeasy-style whiskey bar and restaurant with over 100 whiskey options and locally sourced contemporary American bites.
Insider Tip:
Buffalo Trace Bourbon Blondie — there are no words.
Pan Tostado Cafe
Georgetown
Charming Mexican-inspired café tucked next to a boutique, serving horchata lattes, sweet and savory crepes, and fresh pan dulce.
Insider Tip:
The decor and vibe is so soothing. Chilaquiles are a must, and the vibrant orange matcha.
Urban Eat & Drink
Round Rock
Locally owned casual upscale restaurant in downtown Round Rock with craft cocktails, weekend brunch, and a lively patio scene.
Insider Tip:
Live music, cocktails and every dish on the menu are on point. Weekend brunch and a happy hour staple.
Purly Provision
Round Rock
Hybrid café serving locally sourced seasonal dishes, craft cocktails, and expertly brewed coffee all under one roof.
Insider Tip:
They fry exclusively in 100% beef tallow — a rare find. Breakfast tacos and chilaquiles served until 3pm. Open until 11pm Fri-Sat. Live music on the patio.
Jack Allen's Kitchen
Round Rock
A landmark since 2009, serving farm-to-table Texas comfort food with locally sourced ingredients.
Insider Tip:
Housemade pimento cheese is the best. First restaurant in the area to feature only local beers on tap. Hand-picked single barrel whiskeys exclusive to Jack Allen's. Weekend brunch available.
Bulevar Mexican Kitchen
Austin 78759
Wood-fired coastal Mexican dining at the Arboretum with stunning hill country sunset views, 150+ mezcals, and a 100% gluten-free kitchen.
Insider Tip:
Request the patio for hill country sunset views. The frozen hielo margarita is a must.
Juliet Italian Kitchen
Austin 78759
Warm, scratch-made Italian comfort food with 265+ authentic recipes.
Insider Tip:
The patio bar is a hidden gem for a relaxed weeknight dinner. Gluten-free options available throughout the menu.
Steiner Ranch Steakhouse
Austin NW 78732
14,000 sq ft hilltop steakhouse overlooking Lake Travis with three levels, four bars, live music, and hand-selected USDA Prime cuts.
Insider Tip:
Date night 100%. Wine Wednesday offers 20% off all bottles. Live music on the patio seven nights a week. Don't skip the lobster mac and cheese.
Aviator Pizza & Drafthouse
Austin (Parmer Lane)
Family-owned, scratch-dough pizza joint with 50+ Texas craft beers on tap, a kids' playground, and a dog-friendly patio.
Insider Tip:
Great for families and groups. Open until 11pm Fri-Sat. Ask the staff for recommendations and beer samples before ordering.
The Broken Spoke
Austin 78704
Austin's last true Texas dancehall since 1964 — a living legend where Willie Nelson, George Strait, and Dolly Parton have all graced the stage.
Insider Tip:
The chicken fried steak is iconic and a must-order, on the menu since day one. Free dance lessons Wed–Sat 8–9pm before the live band. Walk through the Tourist Trap room for original music memorabilia.
hotels & accomodations
The Ruby Hotel & Bar
Round Rock
Boutique 39-room hotel along historic Brushy Creek with a living room-style bar and kitchen open to the public, private balconies, and a pool.
Insider Tip:
Non-hotel guests are fully welcome at the Ruby Bar — one of Round Rock's best-kept secrets. The bar was built inside the original historic home on the property. Can also be rented for intimate events.
Shopping
The Merc
Pflugerville
A vibrant, community-centered boutique operating as a Texas goods exchange — men's and women's apparel, handcrafted hats, custom leather goods, fragrant candles, and hometown "PfTX" merchandise.
Insider Tip:
Unique shop dedicated to supporting local makers, curators, and independent Texas artists. I shop here when I don't want someone else to have my same cute special outfit.
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