How to Enjoy Austin's Best Outdoor Dining

Austin is the capital city of Texas. It's such a quaint town and yet has so much to offer! Austin has the best barbecue in Texas. One of its most popular attractions is its endless selection of outdoor dining establishments. Not only will you get great food and service, but can sit back and listen to some slammin', jammin', live music, performed by Austin's very own locals. So don't hesitate. Get a group of friends together and let's get busy.

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• game plan
• several friends
• large cash flow
• credit cards
• a couple of brews
• hungry appetites
• fun attitude

How to Enjoy Austin's Best Outdoor Dining

1. Do your homework in order to enjoy a successful day outdoor dining experience in Austin. Start out by asking the locals where the best outdoor dining establishments are.

2. Try to find out as much as you can about each establishment. Ask questions such as: What foods do they have to offer? Is there a happy hour? Is there a band? What type of music is played? Is dancing allowed? What's the best time of day where you will get the most for your experience? What's does the average tab usually run? What kind of reviews were given to this establishment? To get the most of your outdoor dining experience, make sure you approach the day prepared.

3. Determine where you want to go and which establishment you want to start with. If you want to make the day really crazy and fun pick out several establishments and start with a plan. Have your appetizer at one establishment, your main course at another and your dessert at yet another. Finish the night off with happy hour at your final destination. There is no law that says you have to eat your entire meal in one establishment. Be creative and remember to have fun with it!

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   Ski Shores Waterfront Cafe

   Consider some of these popular outdoor dining areas in, and surrounding Austin, for your next outdoor dining exertion: Hickory Street Bar & Grill, Ski Shores Waterfront Cafe, Lakehouse Cafe, Taste Select Wines, and Central Market. These establishments are considered to be some of the best and finest in the area, with 4.5 and 5 star ratings!

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   Lamberts Downtown Barbecue

   Don't forget the barbeque, which is what Austin is best known for. Lambert's Downtown Barbecue is a great place to start. The restaurant is open for lunch, dinner and even for late night meals. It serves old-fashioned Texas cuisine, appetizers, fancy barbecue, wood grilled steaks, pork chops and seafood. You can finish off the evening by dancing the night away to the live band, performed by Austin's finest local musicians.

6. Give your day a five-star rating. A few friends, a few brews, a healthy appetite and a fun attitude is the best way to start and end your outdoor dining excursion.