Austin area food and drink

Highland & St. Johns food, drinks, and local stops

Highland & St. Johns food, drinks, and local stops: start with Eskimo Hut - Frozen Daiquiris To-go, Home Slice Pizza, and Amaya's Taco Village. Use the 139 places below to build a plan around this theme; each place has source-backed details behind its description.

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139 places

Places to start with

Vigilante Gastropub & Games

Source-backed place · Food and drink

Vigilante Gastropub & Games

A Place to Hang Your Cape

Restaurant 2 sources
Vivo

Source-backed place · Food and drink

Vivo

Vivo is a restaurant in Austin.

Restaurant 1 source
Workhorse Bar

Source-backed place · Bars and nightlife

Workhorse Bar

Neighborhood bar with local drafts and grass-fed burgers.

$$ Bar 2 sources
Zaika Indian Cuisine

Source-backed place · Food and drink

Zaika Indian Cuisine

Enjoy the best authentic and delicious indian at Zaika Indian Cuisine.

$$ Restaurant 2 sources
Barfly's

Source-backed place · Bars and nightlife

Barfly's

Barfly's, established March 14, 2001, is an epic neighborhood dive bar in Austin, Texas that has never missed a day since it firs…

Bar 2 sources
Buddy's Burger

Source-backed place · Food and drink

Buddy's Burger

Buddy's Burger is a restaurant in Austin.

Restaurant 1 source
Foreign and Domestic

Source-backed place · Food and drink

Foreign and Domestic

Foreign & Domestic has been a leader in the farm to table, nose to tail movement since 2010.

Restaurant 2 sources
Habesha Ethiopian restaurant and bar

Source-backed place · Food and drink

Habesha Ethiopian restaurant and bar

In the perfect, most beautiful setting can exist only the most amazing restaurant.

Restaurant 2 sources
Kome Sushi Kitchen

Source-backed place · Food and drink

Kome Sushi Kitchen

Casual Japanese restaurant located in central Austin, open for lunch and dinner 7days a week.

Restaurant 2 sources
Komé: Sushi Kitchen

Source-backed place · Food and drink

Komé: Sushi Kitchen

Casual Japanese restaurant located in central Austin, open for lunch and dinner 7days a week.

Restaurant 2 sources
Nonos Tacos

Source-backed place · Food and drink

Nonos Tacos

At Ñoños Tacos in Austin, We serve delicious food such as Burrito, Quesadillas, Sopes, Tostadas, Sandwiches and more!

Restaurant 2 sources
P. Terry's Burger Stand

Source-backed place · Food and drink

P. Terry's Burger Stand

Serving all-natural burgers, fresh-cut fries, and hand-spun milkshakes since 2005.

Restaurant 2 sources
Quality Seafood Market

Source-backed place · Food and drink

Quality Seafood Market

Quality Seafood Market is a restaurant in Austin.

Restaurant 1 source
Amayas Mexican Restaurant

Source-backed place · Food and drink

Amayas Mexican Restaurant

Amayas Mexican Restaurant is a restaurant in Austin.

Restaurant 1 source
Boulevard Social

Source-backed place · Bars and nightlife

Boulevard Social

We are a brand new, locally owned, neighborhood bar offering premium cocktails and outstanding bar food.

Bar 2 sources
Carrabas Italian Grill

Source-backed place · Food and drink

Carrabas Italian Grill

Join us today where we can share with you our passion for food, wine and Italian culture.

Restaurant 2 sources
Crab & Crawl Seafood

Source-backed place · Food and drink

Crab & Crawl Seafood

Crab & Crawl serves bold flavor in every bite—seafood boils, fried Southern favorites & more.

Restaurant 3 sources
El Barquito 35

Source-backed place · Food and drink

El Barquito 35

View the menu for El Barquito Oyster in Roma, TX.

Restaurant 2 sources
Mom's Taste

Source-backed place · Food and drink

Mom's Taste

Pickled Radish, Watercress, Egg, imitation Crab, Carrot, Fish Cake, GoBo

Restaurant 2 sources
Papasitos

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
Rocco's Neighborhood Joint

Source-backed place · Food and drink

Rocco's Neighborhood Joint

Rocco's Neighborhood Joint is a restaurant in Austin.

Restaurant 1 source
Soupleaf Hot Pot

Source-backed place · Food and drink

Soupleaf Hot Pot

Austin Born, Authentic Hot Pot.

Restaurant 2 sources
Bombay to Kathmandu Kitchen

Source-backed place · Food and drink

Bombay to Kathmandu Kitchen

Bombay to Kathmandu Indian & Nepali Cuisine: the best Indian Food in Highland, Austin, TX.

$$$ Restaurant 2 sources
East Side Pies

Source-backed place · Food and drink

East Side Pies

Serving up hot, thin-crust pizza for almost 20 years!

Restaurant 2 sources
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How to use this list

Best first stop Eskimo Hut - Frozen Daiquiris To-go Eskimo Hut - Frozen Daiquiris To-go is a restaurant in Austin.
Suggested shape

Start with Eskimo Hut - Frozen Daiquiris To-go and Busty's. 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

24 public sources across the top 12 places

What should I start with on this Austin list?

Start with Eskimo Hut - Frozen Daiquiris To-go, Home Slice Pizza, and Amaya's Taco Village, then use the map to add nearby food, events, or a shorter walking route.

How does Gyde choose places for Highland & St. Johns food, drinks, and local stops?

Gyde ranks source-backed places by fit for this theme, visitor usefulness, category coverage, and local context. The top 12 places on this page currently reference 24 public sources.

What should I verify before going?

Check official sources for current hours, ticket prices, closures, construction, and event schedules before you leave.

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Evidence

Source-backed places first

12 of the top 12 places show public source links, with 24 source links total.

Recommendation logic

Fit beats inventory volume

Gyde weighs theme fit, category variety, local context, and route usefulness before sending you to a Austin place page.

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Freshness still matters

Last content update among these picks: Updated July 2026. Check official hours, ticket prices, closures, and weather before leaving.

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