Austin - North Austin - All Types

4200 N. Lamar Blvd., Austin 78756
512-916-4808

Uchiko

This otherworldly sushi restaurant with hardwood-floor ceilings and brick walls is a bit different than its big brother, Uchi. Here we have Japanese "farmhouse." There you have "contemporary" Japan... read more

306 E. 53rd St., Austin 78751
512-459-1010

Foreign & Domestic

This farm to table eatery eschewed downtown for a northside neighborhood location. The menu is ever-changing, but always expect some exotic game. The gruyere popover appetizers can't come fast enou... read more

3421 N. IH-35, Austin 78722
512-653-1187

Franklin Barbecue

It should come as no surprise that great barbecue can be found at a trailer on the frontage road of the interstate. Proprietor Aaron Franklin is to barbecue as homebrewers are to beer. He has creat... read more

4801 Burnet Dr., Austin 78756
512-419-0200

Simplicity Wine & Eats

Environmentalists unite at this wine and tapas bar, with a "zero waste" philosophy. Even the plateware and utensils are composted. Pick and choose from international food and drink. The price ... read more

14735 Bratton Ln., Austin 78728
512-989-5748

La Brissa

Authentic Mexican, memorable margaritas, and house-made salsa make a great spot for group dining in spite of strip mall location. Classic entrees; quesadillas, fajitas, chille relleno plus an array... read more

4919 Hudson Bend Rd., Austin 78734
512-266-3231

Los Pinos

No fancy schmancy decor here--wood paneling, floral touches, and a few x-mas lights--just straight up Tex-Mex that compensates for the lack of other frivolity. Fish tacos, ceviche, ground beef ench... read more

12221 Riata Trace Ste 190, Austin 78727
512-249-6464

Minhs Cafe

No frills Asian resto with clean layout and 50/50 Chinese and Vietnamese menu. Grants you the liberty of ordering your favorite Chinese apps; egg rolls, pot stickers, entrees; beef and brocolli, al... read more

3435 Greystone Dr., Austin 78731
512-284-7863

El Chile Cafe y Cantina

Tex-Mex resto delivers the classics well. Roasted pork enchiladas covered in Oaxcan red mole is a must try after claiming no. 1 spot in Austin Chronicle's Hot Sauce Contest, but plenty of... read more

4615 N. Lamar Blvd., Austin 78751
512-452-7465

Embellish Nails & Boutique

All the girlie girls come here for pampering. Pretty in pink walls are embellished with old world chandeliers. Namesake manis and pedis are topped off with a vanilla cupcake sce... read more

4600 W. Guadalupe St., Austin 78751
512-454-7468

Flying Saucer

Nerd is the word. Only it's spelled knurd. As in beer knurd. Knurdness is a different kind of drunk. You don't get cross-eyed and tongue-tangled. Instead, you achieve enlightenment. Hardcore beer k... read more

6205 Burnet Rd., Austin 78757
512-507-6450

CrossFit Central

The gym rats here are a bunch of show-offs. They raise the garage doors of the warehouse-like facility so people can see them do shirtless pull-ups. You probably would too if yo... read more

4119 Guadalupe St., Austin 78751
512-465-9282

Vino Vino

By day it's a retail establishment. By night it’s a feeding frenzy of wine spectators. Forget about a table. The super-long bar is superior anyway. If you must sit. Standing on the strawberr... read more

1206 W. 38th St., Austin 78705
512-371-7663

Urban Betty Salon

This shabby chic salon puts a premium on social responsibility. Free haircuts are for the taking for those willing to donate their ponytails to Locks of Love. Such philanthropy occurs in a loft ove... read more

1000 E. 41st St., Austin 78751
512-458-2424

24 Hour Fitness

Lance Armstrong. Everywhere. A whole wall devoted to his ascendance from Breaking Away wannabe to seven-time Tour de France champion. In the dressing room is some of his actual racing apparel. Else... read more

2105 Hancock Dr., Austin 78756
512-407-9305

Billy's on Burnet

Billy is the short guy with the silver hair and glasses. He's usually bumming around. Drinking one of his premium beers. Shooting stick on his pool table. Watching the game on his big screen f... read more

2307 Hancock Dr., Austin 78756
512-458-4668

Innu Salon

This is probably the only salon worth a damn in the entire world that opens at 8 a.m. Maybe that has something to do with the location. It's tucked into a neighborhood on the outskirts of the ... read more

4101 Guadalupe St., Austin 78751
512-451-7170

NeWorlDeli

Kitchen staffers are telepathic. Without asking, they trim the crust from the airy sourdough. Not so, though, with the famous reuben. It needs all the rye it can get to contain a mound of turkey, s... read more

4508 Burnet Rd., Austin 78756
512-467-0102

The Upper Crust Bakery

There's no such thing as lunch at this champion of pastries. Because ordering an avocado with vinaigrette sandwich is just a lame excuse for splurging on cinnamon- and sugar-flecked elephant ears. ... read more

5406 Balcones Dr., Austin 78731
512-454-2666

Chez-Zee

This cheery, family-owned restaurant has something for everyone. Meat. Fish. Pasta. Desserts. Gluten-free options. That's because their clientele is so diverse. Blue-hairs who've flocked for coffee... read more

4125 Guadalupe St., Austin 78751
512-459-9174

Hyde Park Gym

The Sports Illustrated swimsuit model Brooklyn Decker works out here on occasion. Isn't that reason enough to get a membership at this neighborhood gym? Here are some other reasons: It's open seven... read more