Are you also someone who eats with their eyes? Check out some of these ATX spots and flex those photography skills!
1. Aba Restaurant
1011 South Congress Avenue (South Austin)
https://www.abarestaurants.com/austin/
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
- What to order: lamb and beef kefta, whipped feta
- Great for: patio dining, sharing multiple dishes, brunch
- Reserve (far in advance!): https://www.exploretock.com/abaaustin
2. Honey Moon Spirit Lounge
624 West 34th Street (Central Austin)
https://honeymoonspiritlounge.com/
- Cuisine: American
- What to order: chicken liver mousse, one of their cocktails
- Great for: date night, outdoor seating
- Reserve: https://www.exploretock.com/honeymoonaustin
3. Lutie’s
4100 Red River Street (Central Austin)
- Cuisine: American
- What to order: one of their cocktails, beeswax creme caramel, kouign amann ice cream
- Great for: getting dressed up, date night
- Reserve (plan in advance): https://www.opentable.com/r/luties-austin
4. Rocheli Patisserie
1212 Chicon Street (East Austin)
https://www.instagram.com/rocheli_patisserie/
- Category: Bakery
- What to order: macarons, one of their eclairs
- Great for: high tea, indulging a sweet tooth
5. Taquero Mucho
508 West Avenue (Downtown), 11101 Burnet Road (North Austin)
https://taqueromuchoaustin.com/
- Cuisine: Mexican
- What to order: lamb and beef kefta, whipped feta
- Great for: a night out, enjoying pink vibes
6. Tiki Tatsu-ya
1300 South Lamar Blvd (SouthAustin)
- Category: Bar
- What to order: any of their drinks (but the Painkiller was my personal fave!), butter mochi
- Great for: date night, grabbing drinks with friends
- Reserve (in advance): https://resy.com/cities/atx/tiki-tatsu-ya-atx
7. Zanzibar
304 East Cesar Chavez Street (Downtown)
- Category: Bar
- What to order: “Feels Like Summer” cocktail, jerk chicken wings
- Great for: rooftop dining, hanging out over drinks
- Reserve: https://www.opentable.com/r/zanzibar-austin-2
