Food
Italian
1. Mandola – www.mandolasmarket.com
4700 west Gaudalupe suite 12
Good Italian food, can sit outside, they have Italian groceries to buy.
Suitable for families.
Don’t need to make reservations.
2. Vespaio – www.austinvespaio.com
1610 s. congress
3. Romano’s Macaroni Grill - www.macaronigrill.com
9828 Great Hills Trail
A chain with ok Italian food. Big portions, big restaurant, family friendly.
Don’t need to make reservations.
4. Olive Garden – www.olivegarden.com
A big chain, family friendly, big portions, good service.
No need for reservations.
Barbeque
1. Rudy’s – www.rudys.com
They have 3 places in Austin.
Good barbecue, nice atmosphere, self service, low prices.
2. Salt Lick – www.saltlicbbq.com
18001 FM 1826 Driftwood, TX
About 20-30 minutes drive from downtown Austin. Good traditional
food, nice location, sometimes have live music. You can bring alcoholic
beverages because they don’t sell them.
Steak house
1. Salt Grass – www.saltgrass.com
10614 Research Blv Between w. Braker Lane and Great Hills Trail
Great Steaks, Family friendly. You can make reservation.
2. Austin Land and Cattle – www.austinlandandcattle.com
1205 North Lamar blvd.
Great steaks, high prices, not family friendly
Need to make reservation
Mexican
1. Fonda San Miguel – www.fondasanmiguel.com
2330 W. North Loop
Great restaurant, nice decorations, great food. On Sundays they have great
brunch ($45 per person). Need to make reservation.
2. El Arroya – www.ditch.com
Tex mex food. They have few locations in Austin.
Asian
1. Madam Mam’s Noodles & More – 2514 Guadalupe st.
Good Thailand food, near the university, low prices. No need to make reservation.
2. Triumph Café – www.triumphcafe.com
3808 spicewood springs
Vietnams restaurant with a nice back yard, good food and low prices.
No need to make reservation.
Others
Cheese Cake Factory – www.thecheescakefactory.com
1000 Research Blvd. Suite 4601, at the Arboretum Mall
A big American style chain, family friendly. Lots of dishes to choose from.
Fresh Choice – www.freshchoice.com
9761 Great Hills Trail
Eat as much as you whish, big salad bar, pasta, bread, soups and deserts.
La Madeleine – www.lamadeleine.com
There are a few branches in Austin. Self service of salads, soups, sandwiches, coffee and deserts.
Super Markets
HEB – you can find kosher and Israeli food at the Far west branch.
Randalls
Whole Foods – www.wholefoodsmarket,com
Central Market – www.centralmarket.com
There is a playground and restaurant at the central location (4001 N. Lamar Blvd.). Sometimes they have live shows (especially during the weekend).
For all you health conscientious out there…
Texas Department of Agriculture has a website with pick-your-own produce places:
http://www.gotexan.org/produce/index.htm
Bella Vista Ranch
http://www.bvranch.com/
Austin Farmers Market
Republic Square Park (map at website)
236-0074
http://www.austinfarmersmarket.org
Open Saturday and Wednesday
Sat: 9 AM – 1 PM; Wed: 11 AM – 2 PM
Lots of fresh vegetables, fruits, and flowers
All from local farmers
Jams, salsas, honey
Cheese
Handmade crafts
Chef’s demos
Children’s activities
Live local musicians
Bus routes (see website for schedule and map)
Silver Dillo
#20 – Manor Rd & South First
#21 – Exposition
#1 – N Lamar & S Congress
#3 – Burnet & Manchaca
Westlake Farmer’s Market
Westlake High School Parking Lot (map at website)
http://www.westlakefarmersmarket.com
Open every Saturday
10 AM – 1 PM
Year Round – Rain or Shine!
Blueberries, Blackberries, Strawberries, Peaches, Tomatoes, Sugar Snaps, Asparagus, Root Vegetables, Squash, Potatoes, Onions, Leeks, Carrots, Cucumbers, Lettuce, Beets, Cauliflower, Lettuce, Greens, Sprouts, Cabbage to name a few!
Smoked Salmon, Gulf Shrimp, Organic Beef, Organic Pork, Organic Chicken, Trout, Fresh Eggs, Farmstead Cheese, Goat Cheese, Mozzarella, Pestos, Hot Sauces, Salad Dressings, Pastries and Baked Goods, Empanadas and Tamales!
Jewelry, Hand Made Soap, Stained Glass, Sculpture, Soy Candles, Tie-dye, Flowers, Plants and MORE!
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