If you’re hoping to shake up your routine and ignite your imagination, look no further than these amazingly epic eateries. Full of games, lavish spectacles, and unusual menus, these places will keep you coming back again and again. At these 10 Austin restaurants, dining is a blast.
- Pool Burger
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Pool Burger/Facebook It’s always Summer at Pool Burger! This colorful tiki-themed restaurant serves mouthwatering hamburgers and quirky drinks. Lay out under a palm tree and take a mini-vacation. Pool Burger is located at 2315 Lake Austin Blvd. To learn more about this quirky restaurant, read our feature article here.
- Gourdough’s
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Gourdough’s Public House/Facebook Love donuts? Then you’ll adore Gourdough’s. This unique Austin restaurant serves nothing but mouthwatering donuts. From donut hamburgers to salads with donut croutons, there’s no limit to the creativity at Gourdough’s Public House. Indulge in these treats at 2700 S Lamar Blvd.
- Russian House
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restlessnapkin.com/Foursquare You’ll feel like you just landed in Russia at this downtown Austin restaurant. Furs line the walls and the smell of savory pirozhkis fill the air. There’s really no other place like it in Austin! The Russian House can be found at 307 E 5th St.
- Yard Bar
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Yard Bar/Facebook Austinites love their pets. Yard Bar is part dog park and part restaurant, but it’s totally delicious. Let your pup fetch and play while you chow down on juicy burgers and local beers. Yard Bar is located at 6700 Burnet Rd.
- Phara’s
Phara’s Mediterranean Restaurant & Christopher’s Casbah/Facebook
Phara’s Mediterranean Restaurant & Christopher’s Casbah/Facebook Let the sounds of the mediterranean whisk you away. At Phara’s, you can enjoy tasty hummus and kebabs while belly dancers swirl around your table! Catch this spectacle at 8 PM every Tuesday through Sunday. Phara’s is located at 111 E. North Loop.
- The Goodnight
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Genevieve C./Foursquare Knock down the pins at the vintage-style bowling alley or sing your heart out in a private karaoke room. At The Goodnight, these fun times are served with a side of spicy chicken wings and Moroccan grilled eggplant. You’ll swoon over the menu at this unique hotspot. The Goodnight is located at 2700 W Anderson Ln.
- Vigilante
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Vigilante Gastropub & Games/Facebook Vigilante was built for gamers. Whether it’s Settlers of Catan or Dungeons and Dragons, this fun restaurant has something to rev up your competitive spirit. Hold a slider in one hand and roll the dice with the other. Vigilante Gaming Bar can be found at 7010 Easy Wind Dr.
- Dart Bowl Cafe
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Nom Nom PR/Foursquare While Dart Bowl does have some thrilling lanes, their main claim to fame is their menu. At the Dart Bowl Cafe, you’ll find some of the most amazing enchiladas you’ve ever eaten. Dart Bowl Cafe can be found at 5700 Grover Ave. To learn more about this restaurant, read our feature article here.
- Barrel O’ Fun
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Barrel O’ Fun/Facebook Step right up, ladies and gentlemen, to Barrel O’ Fun! This vibrant bar and restaurant lives up to its name. Here, you can enjoy trivia, movie parties, and exhilarating live music that’s perfect for kids and adults. Barrel O’ Fun is connected to the Mueller Alamo Drafthouse on 1911 Aldrich St Suite 120B.
- DK Sushi
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DK Sushi/Facebook The karaoke parties at DK Sushi are unbelievably fun. It doesn’t even matter if you can’t carry a tune! Swing by the north location at 5610 N Lamar Blvd on any Thursday night and join in on the merriment!
What’s your favorite fun restaurant in Austin?
Pool Burger/Facebook
It’s always Summer at Pool Burger! This colorful tiki-themed restaurant serves mouthwatering hamburgers and quirky drinks. Lay out under a palm tree and take a mini-vacation. Pool Burger is located at 2315 Lake Austin Blvd. To learn more about this quirky restaurant, read our feature article here.
Gourdough’s Public House/Facebook
Love donuts? Then you’ll adore Gourdough’s. This unique Austin restaurant serves nothing but mouthwatering donuts. From donut hamburgers to salads with donut croutons, there’s no limit to the creativity at Gourdough’s Public House. Indulge in these treats at 2700 S Lamar Blvd.
Evan B./Foursquare
restlessnapkin.com/Foursquare
You’ll feel like you just landed in Russia at this downtown Austin restaurant. Furs line the walls and the smell of savory pirozhkis fill the air. There’s really no other place like it in Austin! The Russian House can be found at 307 E 5th St.
Yard Bar/Facebook
Austinites love their pets. Yard Bar is part dog park and part restaurant, but it’s totally delicious. Let your pup fetch and play while you chow down on juicy burgers and local beers. Yard Bar is located at 6700 Burnet Rd.
Phara’s Mediterranean Restaurant & Christopher’s Casbah/Facebook
Let the sounds of the mediterranean whisk you away. At Phara’s, you can enjoy tasty hummus and kebabs while belly dancers swirl around your table! Catch this spectacle at 8 PM every Tuesday through Sunday. Phara’s is located at 111 E. North Loop.
365 Things Austin/Foursquare
Genevieve C./Foursquare
Knock down the pins at the vintage-style bowling alley or sing your heart out in a private karaoke room. At The Goodnight, these fun times are served with a side of spicy chicken wings and Moroccan grilled eggplant. You’ll swoon over the menu at this unique hotspot. The Goodnight is located at 2700 W Anderson Ln.
Vigilante Gastropub & Games/Facebook
Vigilante was built for gamers. Whether it’s Settlers of Catan or Dungeons and Dragons, this fun restaurant has something to rev up your competitive spirit. Hold a slider in one hand and roll the dice with the other. Vigilante Gaming Bar can be found at 7010 Easy Wind Dr.
Wicky M./Foursquare
Nom Nom PR/Foursquare
While Dart Bowl does have some thrilling lanes, their main claim to fame is their menu. At the Dart Bowl Cafe, you’ll find some of the most amazing enchiladas you’ve ever eaten. Dart Bowl Cafe can be found at 5700 Grover Ave. To learn more about this restaurant, read our feature article here.
Barrel O’ Fun/Facebook
Step right up, ladies and gentlemen, to Barrel O’ Fun! This vibrant bar and restaurant lives up to its name. Here, you can enjoy trivia, movie parties, and exhilarating live music that’s perfect for kids and adults. Barrel O’ Fun is connected to the Mueller Alamo Drafthouse on 1911 Aldrich St Suite 120B.
DK Sushi/Facebook
The karaoke parties at DK Sushi are unbelievably fun. It doesn’t even matter if you can’t carry a tune! Swing by the north location at 5610 N Lamar Blvd on any Thursday night and join in on the merriment!
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