At Austin's 2nd Street District you can find more than 50 specialty stores, restaurants, and service providers most of which are locally owned. You'll appreciate the convenient location in the center of the city and all there is to do. Sit outside and enjoy drinks or frozen yogurt while you take in the great weather Texas has to offer, indulge in specialty cupcakes after a day in the spa or inventive BBQ before you hit the shops. You'll find that at Austin's 2nd Street District you'll find just about everything you heart desire, its where Texas warmth meets Austin Cool in downtown Austin.
2nd Street District
Great Places to Dine onAustin’s 2nd Street District
Bar Chi Sushi
Bar Chi Sushi is conveniently located in Austin popular Second Street District. The restaurant boasts a warm and welcoming environment and offers a bar area perfect for grabbing a pre-dinner drink, tall secluded booths for those wanting a little more privacy, seating at the sushi counter great to get a glimpse of the sushi chef in action, and table seating with high banquets. At Bar Chi Sushi you can enjoy delicious cutting edge Japanese cuisine at a competitive price, be sure to take advantage of their daily happy hour specials featuring discounted appetizers, sushi, maki rolls, cocktails and $1 robata grill skewers. Take a glimps into Bar Chi Sushi.
La Taverna
The first restaurant to open in Austin's new 2nd Street District (underneath the AMLI building on 2nd and Lavaca), La Taverna has a way of pulling you in off the street! But it's not just a neighborhood restaurant for AMLI residents, the quaint atmosphere and selection of Italian dishes is enough to keep anybody coming back. This downtown Italian restaurant features a comfortable patio for sunny days and a cozy interior to escape the drizzle.
Shopping onAustin’s 2nd Street District
Prize
Prize is an urban department store located in the 2nd street district. They feature everything from men & women's clothing and accessories to home decor. They even have an amazing team of interior designers to help you get exactly what you want. See what brands they have.
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