recommended bars/restaurants

i come often but never get to see each sides of the city much. what’s your favorite bar/restaurant in Austin you’d recommend ?
any ones out here to also meet hobbyists too ?

I find the whataburger restaurants in austin to be the best.

Ignore the raccoon.
His preferences are based upon his dumpster diving behind restaurants.

That said, consider:
Whistlers
Seven Grand
WTF Icehouse

If you enjoy craft cocktails, I'd suggest a speakeasy called Garage. Interesting space, intimate atmosphere, and genuinely good cocktails. You can make reservations online as well.