I actually live at the corner of 6th and Brazos (also knows as the epicenter of Austin debauchery).  It's a bit tamer now than it is during the school year, but it's still pretty nuts most Thursday through Saturday nights.

East 6th (east of Congress) caters to a mostly younger crowd while West 6th (West of Congress) is more upscale.  Honestly, don't spend on a ton of time on 6th unless you just want to get shitfaced.  There's just not that much to see/do other than drink.

For eating out:

-The Salt Lick in Driftwood can't be beat. It's 25 miles southwest of Austin but well, well worth the trip!
-The Clay Pot on Guadalupe is a modern Indian/American fusion restaurant which is one of my absolute favorites.
-The Hula Hut on Lake Austin Blvd is another favorite.  The Tex-Mex meets Hawaiian food is pretty decent but the location on Town Lake is lots of fun.  This is a great place to spend a lazy/drunken afternoon.
-The Oasis is supposed to have the best view in the city but I've never been.

For going out at night:

-The Belmont on W 6th is a pretty fantastic bar/patio lounge.  Highly recommended.
-South Congress (Congress Ave. south of Town Lake) is fantastic during the day on weekends as well as the evening.  Lots of stores, artists, restaurants, bars, etc.

Those are my initial thoughts.  More to come!

Last edited by DrivinWest (2009-06-09 19:20:44)

Awesome, thanks for the suggestions!!  So far two for Hula Hut.  Might need to swing by for lunch one day.  Hawaiian Tex-Mex, so are we talking Poi Chimichangas??     In all honesty it sounds good, just a combination I never would have thought of.

I definately want to down some cold ones while I'm there, but not with the 21 yr old crowd.  I'ld love to find a nice Jazz club to relax at with the wife.  Keep the ideas coming!!   

The lounge in the Driskill Hotel is pretty awesome.  You need to be dressed for it (business casual or better), but it's a great spot.

Let me know if you go.  I live literally across the street.