Restaurants, Bars & Coffee in South Lamar & Bouldin
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Restaurants, Bars & Coffee in South Lamar & Bouldin, checked by People of Austin. Every restaurant, bar, coffee shop, bakery and food truck we have checked, sorted by neighborhood so you can pick something near you. Filter by cuisine, patio, kid-friendly or reservations, and look for the Reserve badge when you need a table tonight.
Terry Black's Barbecue
The Lockhart barbecue dynasty's Austin outpost slices brisket and giant beef ribs by the pound at a cafeteria line that moves fast even on weekends.
Matt's El Rancho
The Martinez family has been serving Bob Armstrong dip and enchiladas since 1952, and the sprawling South Lamar dining room still fills with multigenerational tables.
Chuy's
The original Barton Springs Road location still hangs the Elvis shrine and hubcap ceiling, and the creamy jalapeno dip is what the whole chain built on.
Uchi
Tyson Cole's converted South Lamar bungalow launched Austin's fine-dining reputation in 2003, and the hama chili and daily social hour still pack the room.
Odd Duck
Bryce Gilmore's trailer-born farm-to-table spot writes its shareable menu daily from Central Texas farms, with a Michelin value pick and a lively South Lamar patio.
Loro
Franklin Barbecue and Uchi joined forces on this South Lamar smokehouse, where smoked brisket meets Thai green curry under live oaks on a giant patio.
Elizabeth Street Cafe
A pastel Bouldin bungalow does pho, banh mi and French pastries from breakfast on, with a patio that fills fast on weekends.
Lenoir
Todd Duplechan's tiny white-curtained dining room and wine-garden patio serve a 'hot weather food' prix fixe drawing on India, Southeast Asia and the Gulf.
Fresa's Chicken al Carbon
Wood-grilled achiote chicken, frozen margaritas and a huge tree-shaded patio on South First make this the neighborhood's easiest group dinner.
Bouldin Creek Cafe
Austin's beloved vegetarian coffeehouse does tofu scrambles, the 'Renedict' and strong coffee for a crowd of tattooed regulars on South First.
Polvos
A salsa bar with a dozen options, house margaritas and a big covered patio have made this South First cantina a neighborhood mainstay since 1998.
Sugar Mama's Bakeshop
A pink-trimmed South First bakery with a case of cupcakes, mini pies and bars that regulars pick up on the walk home from Bouldin Creek Cafe.
Lick Honest Ice Creams
Seasonal flavors like roasted beet with mint and goat cheese with honey come from Texas dairy at this South Lamar scoop shop.
Easy Tiger South Lamar
A big South Lamar beer garden with a bakery up front, where pretzels with beer cheese, sourdough loaves and German lagers cover both breakfast and happy hour.
Patika Coffee
A trailer-born South Lamar cafe with proper espresso, breakfast toasts and a bright room that has become the neighborhood's default meeting spot.
Cuvee Coffee South Lamar
The Austin roaster that pioneered nitro cold brew opened this South Lamar bar in 2026, serving coffee by day and wine and cocktails by night.
Tiki Tatsu-Ya
A two-story tiki fantasy from the Ramen Tatsu-ya team, with a beach-house upstairs, a lava cave below and rum drinks served in smoking volcanoes.
The Austin Beer Garden Brewing Co. (ABGB)
Award-winning lagers, wood-fired pizza and free live music on a sprawling gravel patio have made this Oltorf brewery a South Austin weekend ritual.
Sandy's Hamburgers
A walk-up burger stand across from the Palmer Events Center since 1946, still selling cheap griddled burgers and frozen custard cones from the window.
Thai Fresh
A bright Bouldin Creek cafe pairing scratch-made Thai comfort food with a market stocked with Thai groceries and cooking classes.
Southside Flying Pizza
A South Lamar staple for hand-tossed pizza and calzones, with a patio and late hours that make it a reliable late-night stop.
Dovetail Pizza
A South First slice shop turning out wood fired sourdough pizzas with seasonal toppings, popular with the Bouldin Creek dinner crowd.
Soup Peddler & Juice Bar
A tiny Bouldin Creek cafe built around Austin's original soup delivery service, now a counter for cold pressed juice, soup and simple lunches.
Nomade
A South First spot built around globally inspired small plates and natural wine, sharing the block with the neighborhood's older Tex-Mex standbys.
Bananarchy
A South First walk up window dipping frozen bananas in chocolate, peanut butter and a wall of toppings for a not quite ice cream summer treat.
Kiin Di
A South Lamar Thai kitchen turning out bright curries and noodle dishes with more heat than the strip mall exterior lets on.
Kitsu Nori
A South Lamar sushi counter focused on precise nigiri and seasonal fish, a quieter alternative to the neighborhood's bigger name sushi rooms.
Soto
A South Lamar Korean kitchen with tabletop grilling and banchan spreads, part of the food hall style stretch that has grown up around this block.
Blue Apsara
One of the few Cambodian restaurants in Austin, serving amok fish and lok lak on a bright South Lamar patio that feels like a break from the strip's usual options.
TLC Austin
A South Lamar spot in the same food hall row as Soto and Jjim, serving comfort leaning plates to a crowd bouncing between the block's other counters.
Happy hours in South Lamar & Bouldin
| Venue | Days | Hours | Deals | Verified |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Odd DuckSouth Lamar & Bouldin | SMTWTFS |
4:30pm to 5:30pm | 25% off select food, $9 draft watermelon fresca, 25% off wine bottles under $100, $1 off all beer Low-carb lane: wine by the glass |
Venue-confirmed source |
| UchiSouth Lamar & Bouldin · Reservations and walk-ins accepted during Sake Social | SMTWTFS Today |
4pm to 6pm | Sake Social: $6-$29 dishes (corn gunkan from $4), $7-$13 sake, $6-$16 wine and beer, $10 cocktails Low-carb lane: wine by the glass |
Venue-confirmed source |
| Loro (South Lamar)South Lamar & Bouldin | SMTWTFS Today |
2pm to 5pm | $5 boozy slushees, $4-$5 beer, wine and sake, select bites $6-$9 Low-carb lane: wine by the glass |
Venue-confirmed source |
| Kitsu NoriSouth Lamar & Bouldin · Late-night 'Tuna After Dark' 9pm-10pm (10pm-11pm Fri-Sat) | SMTWTFS Today |
4pm to 5:30pm | Tuna Time: half off handrolls, crudos and frozen cocktails; $2-$5 small bites, $7 wines, $10 cocktails Low-carb lane: sashimi |
Venue-confirmed source |
| Neighborhood SushiSouth Lamar & Bouldin | SMTWTFS Today |
3pm to 5pm | Half off tempura menu, $11 beer and sake combo, $2 off cocktails | Venue-confirmed source |
| Maudie's Too (South Lamar)South Lamar & Bouldin · Monday runs 3pm to close; same deal at all Maudie's locations | SMTWTFS Today |
3pm to 6:30pm | $8.50 signature/skinny margaritas and Mexican martinis, $10.50 Gill's/Joe's margaritas, $6.50 appetizers, $1 off all beer Low-carb lane: martinis |
Venue-confirmed source |
| LenoirSouth Lamar & Bouldin · Closed Tuesdays per website | SMTWTFS Today |
4:30pm to 6:30pm | Wine garden happy hour; Mon $8 smashburger with fries all night, Wed half off all bubbles all night, Thu half off a la carte food at the bar Low-carb lane: wine by the glass |
Press-confirmed source |
| De Nada Cantina (South 1st)South Lamar & Bouldin · Late-night menu nightly 10pm to midnight | SMTWTFS Today |
3:30pm to 6:30pm | $1.50 chips and salsa, $6.50 chips and queso, $8 chips and guac, $15 De Nada trio, $4.50 to $5.50 quesadillas, $5.50 tacos, $3 to $14 drafts and margaritas Low-carb lane: spirits and highballs |
Press-confirmed source |
| Elizabeth Street CafeSouth Lamar & Bouldin · Kids menu available; shady garden patio | SMTWTFS Today |
3pm to 5pm | $3 off specialty cocktails and half-priced appetizers | Venue-confirmed source |
| Easy Tiger (South Lamar)South Lamar & Bouldin · Large patio overlooking the greenbelt; a kids zone was reported in a 2024 guide | SMTWTFS Today |
2:30pm to 6pm | $5 drinks and bites | Press-confirmed source |
| Fig Italian Kitchen & BarSouth Lamar & Bouldin · Described as kid-friendly in a 2026 dining guide; kids menu not confirmed | SMTWTFS Today |
4pm to 6pm | Small plates for $5 to $8 and cocktails, wine and beer for $11 or less | Press-confirmed source |
| TLC AustinSouth Lamar & Bouldin · Kid policy not stated; sit-down restaurant, so call ahead | SMTWTFS Today |
2pm to 6pm | $7 bites and sips, including oysters and shrimp cocktail | Press-confirmed source |
| Gibson Street BarSouth Lamar & Bouldin · Prices from venue's happy hour page; other guides list slightly different prices. | SMTWTFS Today |
4pm to 7pm | $5 well drinks, $6 El Jimador tequila, $6 Old Forester bourbon, $5 select drafts Low-carb lane: well liquor, tequila, bourbon |
Venue-confirmed source |
| Bouldin Creek CafeSouth Lamar & Bouldin · Hours from venue site; deal amounts from Do512 neighborhood guide. | SMTWTFS Today |
3pm to 6pm | $1 off alcoholic beverages, $2 off select appetizers Low-carb lane: beer, wine |
Press-confirmed source |
| Fresa's Chicken al CarbonSouth Lamar & Bouldin · ATX FYI notes Mon-Wed bar seating specials all day. | SMTWTFS Today |
3pm to 6pm | $2 off aguas frescas, botanas, beer, wine and margaritas Low-carb lane: margaritas, wine by the glass |
Press-confirmed source |
| NomadeSouth Lamar & Bouldin | SMTWTFS Today |
4:30pm to 6pm | Botanas and crudo from $5, $5 Mexican beers, $5 margaritas, $8 palomas, wine discounts Low-carb lane: margaritas, wine |
Press-confirmed source |
| Ramen Tatsu-YaSouth Lamar & Bouldin · Single 2026 source. | SMTWTFS Today |
3pm to 5pm | $5 munchies (full-size apps, excluding karaage), $4 guavarito, beer and NA options | Press-confirmed source |
| High Road Deli & BarSouth Lamar & Bouldin · Also runs Sat and Sun 7pm to 9pm. | SMTWTFS Today |
3pm to 5pm | $7 martinis, margaritas and old fashioneds, $2 Coors, $1 off wine by the glass, $8 burger, $6 hot dog, $8 grilled cheese Low-carb lane: margaritas, wine by the glass |
Venue-confirmed source |
| Barton Springs SaloonSouth Lamar & Bouldin · Mon runs to 11pm and Tue to 7pm per listing. | SMTWTFS |
12pm to 6pm | Mon $5 select drafts, $9 specialty cocktails, $4 wells; Tue $1 off tequila and $2 Lone Star Low-carb lane: well liquor, tequila |
Press-confirmed source |
| Kerbey Lane Cafe (South Lamar)South Lamar & Bouldin · Two 2026 guides agree. Also at 4301 W William Cannon. | SMTWTFS Today |
4pm to 6pm | $3 mimosas, $10 carafes, $5 beers, $7 cocktails | Press-confirmed source |