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Austin · Neighborhood
What to do in Highland & St. Johns right now
Markets, global food, casual restaurants, and transit-friendly North Austin stops.
Within 2.2 mi of Highland & St. Johns center · radius, not neighborhood boundary
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Best first stop
Mario's Seafood
We started our business in 2021 with one goal in mind: providing an enjoyable dining experience to the Austin area.
Suggested shape
Start with Mario's Seafood and Centro Studio Homes. Then use the Nearby location picker to swap in food, events, or a shorter walk based on where you actually are.
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Source depth
22 public sources across the top 12 places
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Source-backed place · History
Centro Studio Homes
Centro Studio Homes offers modern living at an insanely affordable price!
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Historic
2 sources
Source-backed place · Library
St. John Branch, Austin Public Library
St. John Branch, Austin Public Library is a library in Austin.
Library
1 source
Source-backed place · History
The Duval at Midtown
The Duval at Midtown offers renovated one and two-bedroom apartments in the Highland and St.
Historic
2 sources
Source-backed place · Food and drink
Pappasito's Cantina
Pappasito's Cantina is a restaurant in Austin.
Restaurant
1 source
Source-backed place · Food and drink
Bombay to Kathmandu Kitchen
Bombay to Kathmandu Indian & Nepali Cuisine: the best Indian Food in Highland, Austin, TX.
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Restaurant
2 sources
Where to eat and drink
Food and drinks in Highland & St. Johns
Source-backed place · Food and drink
Mario's Seafood
We started our business in 2021 with one goal in mind: providing an enjoyable dining experience to the Austin area.
Restaurant
2 sources
Source-backed place · Food and drink
Taqueria Gardenia
Taqueria Gardenia is a restaurant in Austin.
Restaurant
1 source
Source-backed place · Food and drink
Sushi Japon & Hibachi Grill
Sushi Japon and Hibachi Grill is Austin’s modern Asian destination for a unique and unrivaled Japanese dining experience.
Restaurant
2 sources
Source-backed place · Food and drink
Dam-A, Hot Pot & Bbq Ayce - Austin Hotpot
DAM-A in Austin, TX: A one-of-a-kind destination where you can enjoy Korean hotpot, BBQ and a spring roll bar—all included for a…
Restaurant
2 sources
Source-backed place · Food and drink
Shanghai Chinese Restaurant
Austin's #1 Dim Sum Restaurant, serving authentic Dim Sum since 2008.
Restaurant
3 sources
Source-backed place · Food and drink
Papasitos
Famous for “Legendary Tex-Mex”, serving up sizzling fajitas, hand-crafted margaritas and some of the best chips & homemade salsa…
Restaurant
2 sources
What locals keep naming
Don't-miss Highland & St. Johns
Source-backed place · Bookstore
Jabes Libreria Cristiana
Libreria Cristiana que ofrece literatura y productos evangélicos como biblias, libros, accesorios, regalos, etc.
Bookstore
2 sources
Source-backed place · Bars and nightlife
The Courtyard Lounge At The Doubletree
The Courtyard Lounge At The Doubletree is a bar in Austin.
Bar
1 source
Source-backed place · Food and drink
Bombay To Kathmandu Indian And Nepali Cuisine
Enjoy the best authentic and delicious indian at Bombay to Kathmandu Kitchen & Curry Pizza.
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Restaurant
2 sources
Source-backed place · Food and drink
Eskimo Hut - Frozen Daiquiris To-go
Eskimo Hut - Frozen Daiquiris To-go is a restaurant in Austin.
Restaurant
1 source
Source-backed place · History
The Cameron Apartment Homes
The Cameron Apartment Homes is a historic in Austin.
Historic
1 source
Quick answers
Highland & St. Johns, straight to the point
What are the best things to do in Highland & St. Johns, Austin?
Markets, global food, casual restaurants, and transit-friendly North Austin stops. Start with Mario's Seafood, Centro Studio Homes, and St. John Branch, Austin Public Library, then use the Nearby location picker to adjust by your exact location, time, weather, and walking pace.
Is Highland & St. Johns a good area to stay in Austin?
Highland & St. Johns is one of Austin's most walkable areas to base yourself if you want food and locals. As a part of town it keeps places, food, and events close together, so it's an easy district to stay in and explore on foot — use the map to see what's within a short walk before you book.
How does Gyde plan a day in Highland & St. Johns?
Tell Gyde your time, group, start point, mood, and booking needs. It combines this neighborhood's places with live events, walks, and food breaks into an app-ready route you can reroute as you go.
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