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re: Austin OTers: Houses/Condos
Posted on 9/4/14 at 1:28 pm to iluvdatiger
Posted on 9/4/14 at 1:28 pm to iluvdatiger
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It looks like this is really close to the convention center. This is in walking distance to south congress, 6th street, rainey st, etc. You can catch a cab anywhere else or use uber or a Pedicab.
There are also a lot of restaurants in walking distance.
Brunch on Sundays before you get out of town is a great idea but you will have to wake up early.
Bars: **I'm assuming this is a wild penis wearing bachelorette party**
Dirty 6th:
Cheers
Maggie Mays
Shakespears
Library Bar
West 6th:
The Ranch
Molotov
Rio
Kung Foo Saloon (Get the pickle shots with tito's vodka)
Dirty Bill's
Pete's Piano Bar (girls love piano bars)
Rainey St started as a great place that locals frequented - as it gets more popular it's getting a little more wild. It's not hipster, there are a lot of fun places to go but you won't be drunk dancing to a dj. It's still fun to check out.
There are a bunch of food trucks for drunk food - chilantro is definitely worth checking out!
Restaurants:
Benji's Cantina
Torchy's
Polvos
Breakfast tacos at Tacodeli
Blacks BBQ on Barton Springs
Food trucks on South Congress
I think Hopdoddy is overrated and man the line is ridiculous - don't waste your time.
Trudy's
Chuy's
Daytime Activities:
float the river (though November might be too cold)
Sip on cocktails at Hula Hut or Oasis where you get a lake view for sunset
Rent kayaks and paddle around Town Lake
Mount Bonnell for sunset (not in walking distance)
Walk down south congress and shop!
If you are looking for something more 'expensive' I can write that up, too. There are a lot of great foodie restaurants like Barley Swine, Odd Duck, Foreign and Domestic, etc.
It looks like this is really close to the convention center. This is in walking distance to south congress, 6th street, rainey st, etc. You can catch a cab anywhere else or use uber or a Pedicab.
There are also a lot of restaurants in walking distance.
Brunch on Sundays before you get out of town is a great idea but you will have to wake up early.
Bars: **I'm assuming this is a wild penis wearing bachelorette party**
Dirty 6th:
Cheers
Maggie Mays
Shakespears
Library Bar
West 6th:
The Ranch
Molotov
Rio
Kung Foo Saloon (Get the pickle shots with tito's vodka)
Dirty Bill's
Pete's Piano Bar (girls love piano bars)
Rainey St started as a great place that locals frequented - as it gets more popular it's getting a little more wild. It's not hipster, there are a lot of fun places to go but you won't be drunk dancing to a dj. It's still fun to check out.
There are a bunch of food trucks for drunk food - chilantro is definitely worth checking out!
Restaurants:
Benji's Cantina
Torchy's
Polvos
Breakfast tacos at Tacodeli
Blacks BBQ on Barton Springs
Food trucks on South Congress
I think Hopdoddy is overrated and man the line is ridiculous - don't waste your time.
Trudy's
Chuy's
Daytime Activities:
float the river (though November might be too cold)
Sip on cocktails at Hula Hut or Oasis where you get a lake view for sunset
Rent kayaks and paddle around Town Lake
Mount Bonnell for sunset (not in walking distance)
Walk down south congress and shop!
If you are looking for something more 'expensive' I can write that up, too. There are a lot of great foodie restaurants like Barley Swine, Odd Duck, Foreign and Domestic, etc.
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Posted on 9/4/14 at 1:29 pm to iluvdatiger
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bachelorette weekend
Send pics, I may have room at my house, unless I know you.
Posted on 9/4/14 at 1:45 pm to gorky
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I think Hopdoddy is overrated and man the line is ridiculous
The line is ridiculous, but it is a tasty burger
quote:
Chuy's
The butthole of texmex, and you want to call Hopdoddy overrated.
For dinner, these are some of my favorites
Austin Land and Cattle
Roaring Fork
Uchi
Steiner Steakhouse, it's near the lake
The Driskill Grill, though I recently heard they have gone down a bit
8212 Wine Bar
Fonda San Miguel
Jack Allans
Perry's is one of my favorites
Z-Tejas
Best lunch spot in Austin is Ski Shores. It's down on Lake Austin, a little drive downtown, but well worth it. One of the best burgers around, cold beer, and you get to sit right on the water. It's our absolute favorite spot and we frequent there.
Posted on 9/4/14 at 1:48 pm to Austin Cajun
I like your suggestions but visitors LOVE to go to those places.
Your dinner suggestions are great! I was just assuming that a bachelorette party wasn't going to drop that kind of money on dinner.
I just went to Uchi recently and made a reservation again for tonight :)
I had Steiner Steakhouse a few weeks ago for a group of people and that steak was GREAT.
I'll have to checkout the others.
I did not like the ambiance of Perry's.
Your dinner suggestions are great! I was just assuming that a bachelorette party wasn't going to drop that kind of money on dinner.
I just went to Uchi recently and made a reservation again for tonight :)
I had Steiner Steakhouse a few weeks ago for a group of people and that steak was GREAT.
I'll have to checkout the others.
I did not like the ambiance of Perry's.
Posted on 9/4/14 at 1:55 pm to gorky
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I think Hopdoddy is overrated and man the line is ridiculous - don't waste your time.
You shut your whore mouth! Overrated? Not a chance. They make their own buns, which are delicious. The burger is juicy, full of flavor, and you can get it medium rare. The specialty burgers are all very good.
The line is a pain though. I go to the north location and it is not as bad. You just need to go at the right time.
But yeah, maybe hopdoddy is not a good idea for a bachelorette party because of the line.
Posted on 9/4/14 at 1:57 pm to Austin Cajun
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The butthole of texmex
Really? It's not the best Tex Mex I've ever had but it's a solid go-to. I've never been disappointed and I've tried a lot of stuff there.
What is your idea of a good tex mex place?
Posted on 9/4/14 at 1:58 pm to TejasHorn
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Rainey street is the cool place now.
Agree. 6th has gotten pretty ghetto. Punks just walking around looking for fights.
Posted on 9/4/14 at 2:01 pm to gorky
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rs: **I'm assuming this is a wild penis wearing bachelorette party**
Prob won't do that since half those attending are married with kids and we aren't college age. Thanks for all the suggestions, this is a good starting point.
Posted on 9/4/14 at 2:05 pm to iluvdatiger
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Prob won't do that since half those attending are married with kids and we aren't college age. Thanks for all the suggestions, this is a good starting point.
Well then my assumption was wrong! Let me line out something that people my age (32) would do.
Posted on 9/4/14 at 2:08 pm to SUB
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You shut your whore mouth! Overrated? Not a chance. They make their own buns, which are delicious. The burger is juicy, full of flavor, and you can get it medium rare. The specialty burgers are all very good.
Yeah I've tried it a few times BUT I don't have a good base opinion because I got the black bean burger and that might be a sin. The nutella pretzel milkshake is amazing and you get a free shake on your birthday.
The thing about hopdoddy that drives me INSANE is the ordering process. Don't go with a group. You wait outside, then wait inside, then each person orders, then in that same order you each pay...not at the same time you order...but after everyone in your party orders and then you line up again. IT DRIVES ME CRAZY.
Posted on 9/4/14 at 2:20 pm to iluvdatiger
OK So for an older crowd not wearing penis and condom veils.
I still recommend staying in that area because it is a good central downtown location.
Food:
Make Reservations EARLY
Uchi
Uchiko
Odd Duck
Foreign and Domestic
Ramen Tatsu-ya
Salty Sow (Great happy hour food and drink)
Olive and June
Qui
Parkside
Clark's Oyster Bar
Sway
East Side King Hole in the Wall
Searsucker
Soto
Barlata
Arro
Squeal
Try to sign up for Car to Go and y'all can use that to get around town. That or Zip Car.
There is a lot of stuff to do on Town Lake - rentals and such. Look up Rocket Electrics Bikes they do electric bike rentals downtown.
Also look up Paddle Zen, they do kayaks, SUP boards, etc.
I would now recommend Rainey St. moreso that I know you ladies are older than college aged.
You can do a brewery tour.
Checkout Austin Beer Garden Brewery as well.
Try and contact the girl at Nail's Y'all - she might do a party if y'all are interested in manicures. She does AMAZING nail art and you can get drunk during your party.
I still recommend staying in that area because it is a good central downtown location.
Food:
Make Reservations EARLY
Uchi
Uchiko
Odd Duck
Foreign and Domestic
Ramen Tatsu-ya
Salty Sow (Great happy hour food and drink)
Olive and June
Qui
Parkside
Clark's Oyster Bar
Sway
East Side King Hole in the Wall
Searsucker
Soto
Barlata
Arro
Squeal
Try to sign up for Car to Go and y'all can use that to get around town. That or Zip Car.
There is a lot of stuff to do on Town Lake - rentals and such. Look up Rocket Electrics Bikes they do electric bike rentals downtown.
Also look up Paddle Zen, they do kayaks, SUP boards, etc.
I would now recommend Rainey St. moreso that I know you ladies are older than college aged.
You can do a brewery tour.
Checkout Austin Beer Garden Brewery as well.
Try and contact the girl at Nail's Y'all - she might do a party if y'all are interested in manicures. She does AMAZING nail art and you can get drunk during your party.
Posted on 9/4/14 at 2:28 pm to gorky
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black bean burger
I suggest you try a real burger. I've actually tried the bean burger during lent. I wasn't very impressed. Gorky has some good suggestions.
Posted on 9/4/14 at 2:32 pm to SUB
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Gorky has some good suggestions.
Thanks! I love living here. My office is moving downtown next year so I'll be able to walk to work :) it's getting better and better.
Posted on 9/4/14 at 3:06 pm to gorky
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Food:
Make Reservations EARLY
Uchi
Uchiko
Odd Duck
Foreign and Domestic
Ramen Tatsu-ya
Salty Sow (Great happy hour food and drink)
Olive and June
Qui
Parkside
Clark's Oyster Bar
Sway
East Side King Hole in the Wall
Searsucker
Soto
Barlata
Arro
Squeal
Good list. I will re-emphasize East Side King. It's amazing food for cheap. They have several locations but I like the one at Liberty bar on east 6th. It is in the backyard outdoor area of the bar.
Also, Curra's is my favorite mexican in Austin and Veracruz All Natural on E. Ceasar Chavez rivals Torchy's for tacos and breakfast tacos.
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