Chez Nous

This bar is just a step away from the heart of the Sixth Street scene where it serves as a welcome refuge from the mayhem outdoors. The i...

Besides its great name, this bar is a fabulous place to grab a beer and one of the largest burgers this side of the Mississippi. The juke...

Short story writer William Sydney Porter, whose pen name was O. Henry, lived in this home for three years while he spent time in Austin....

You might miss a couple of the punch lines if you're not in on the latest twists and turns of local politics, but the no-hold...

Right next door to Esther's Follies, its sibling act is a venue for local and visiting comics. Featuring all the elem...

Spread over 7 acres of land, this is a wild place to spend a morning or an afternoon browsing through exotic furnishings from...

Just off Sixth Street, this microbrewery offers some of the best beer and deals in Austin. The clientèle is varied, including college stu...

Austin's last word in alternative music, Emo's draws acts of all sizes and flavors, from Gang Green to Green Day. It primaril...

More than a thousand people are packed in to Paradox on a regular weekend night. The crowd is young, the music is radio-friendly, the DJ...

With its lace curtains, fresh flowers in anisette bottles, and Folies Bergère posters, this intimate restaurant feels closer...

Located on Sixth Street amongst the action, this space offers a great beer selection and complete bar with a full service restaurant. You...

Famous for its margaritas and mariachis, Spanish Village has been satisfying Houston appetites since 1954 and for good reason. Its no non...

Part of the expansive lobby of the Omni Hotel Downtown, Ancho's serves delicious southwestern cuisine with a Texas attitude. The atrium a...

You will find outstanding Thai cuisine in this elegant downtown setting. Enjoy its spacious patio area with outdoor lighting. Lunch price...

The original Roaring Fork is in Scottsdale, Arizona, but chef/owner Robert McGrath, a native Texan, said "yes" when he was in...

With six locations around the city, this home-grown restaurant chain attempts to take Tex-Mex beyond the expected, and sometimes succeeds...

A sushi bar provides counter seating for those who want to watch the chefs do their work, transforming fresh seafood and other ingredient...

This is one of the few moderate holdouts still to be found in a downtown dining scene that's rapidly heading uptown. The food...

Where else can you handcraft your own delicious Asian stir-fry? At this downtown location, you choose frozen meats and vegetables to top...