With a trendy yet relaxed vibe, District Kitchen+Cocktails is a great place to stop by for a fun night out with friends or family. A great place to socialize, the restaurant features a bar area as well as an outdoor patio and happy hour specials ensure a steady stream of regular customers stopping by for a post-work drink or an early dinner. With a menu focused on fresh, seasonal and locally sourced ingredients, the restaurant serves up a nice selection of New American fare. Popular favorites include the shishito peppers, hog wings, octopus braised in sofrito and the truffle prosciutto flatbread. Pair your meal with a craft beer, glass of wine or one of their craft cocktails for a complete experience.
A local watering hole through and through, the School House Pub has gained much popularity owing to its fantastic drinks and delectable pub-style fare. Opened in 2013, this pub is known for its tantalizing drinks and the drinks menu is so tempting that you will find it difficult to settle down for one order. Choose from a variety of crafty cocktails, fine wines, local and international beers, and other libations. To accompany your tipples, they offer a food menu that features burgers, salads, pub staples like mac n cheese, chorizo, and sandwiches. Choose to sit in their cozy, beautifully lit interiors or their warm patio. School House Pub is dog friendly, so, get your poodle along as well.
Set on the banks of Colorado River, ATX Cocina is known for their variety of Mexican delicacies. This classy restaurant uses high-quality ingredients to prepare dishes like tacos and guacamole. They also serve a range of cocktails here. The restaurant’s light-colored Contemporary-style interiors and friendly staff exudes a warm and cozy vibe. In addition to indoor seating, they also offer shaded outdoor seating arrangements on their patio. Visit this restaurant to explore the flavors of Mexico.
Besides its great name, this bar is a fabulous place to grab a beer. Casino El Camino also features one of the largest burgers this side of the Mississippi. The jukebox is always crammed with your favorite rock 'n' roll hits, and the staff is very friendly. The lighting inside is subdued, and patrons enjoy the outdoor patio featuring its own birdbath.
In its tiny shop on Austin's east side, East Side Pies bakes some of the city's favorite pizzas. The take-out and delivery-only shop—the small indoor space does not have seating—creates custom pies from a long list of toppings including classics like pepperoni, mushrooms and onions, to more interesting choices like fresh mozzarella, green chilies and roasted eggplant. A selection of specialty pies is also available and includes combinations like The Girther with gorgonzola, avocado and roasted onions, and The Nacho with black beans, chicken, red onions, tomatoes and jalapeno. Appetizers include New York-style garlic knots, in classic style with olive oil, garlic and parsley or stuffed with meat or cheese.
So one wants coffee and the other beer? No problem! Thunderbird Coffee serves both, along with an eclectic menu of delicious dishes. A favorite spot of locals in Cherrywood, this cafe has a zen vibe and is superb for working or studying while sipping on a sinful brew. Everything at Thunderbird gravitates towards comfort, from the interiors to the seating to the food. Come here with old friends, meet new friends, and have a grand old time! Call or see the website for more information.