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Where to Eat and Drink After Cooling Off in Austin’s Public Pools

The city’s best restaurants near swimming holes like Barton Springs Pool and Deep Eddy

by Darcie Duttweiler Updated
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| Nadia Chaudhury/Eater Austin
by Darcie Duttweiler Updated

Already, Austin has reached its 100-plus-degree portion of the summer, And thankfully, almost all of the city’s public pools are now officially open (minus two that are closed for renovations). You’ll want to eat and drink before or after dipping into the city’s best cold and refreshing pools, whether you’re lounging on the grass at Barton Springs Pool or swimming laps at Deep Eddy Pool — or any of the other 30 public pools open this summer. That’s where Eater Austin comes in with this guide to the best restaurants near Austin public pools. This map solves the age-old question: “Where should we go to eat nearby?” From French bistro June’s All Day near Big Stacy Pool to the food stalls at H Mart close to Springwoods Pool, there are plenty of great restaurants to visit after getting cool at the pool.

For similar ideas, there are Austin’s best pool bars, the cocktail heatmap, Eater’s guide to day drinking, and the best cooling/refreshing dishes in town.

This article was originally written by Nina Hernandez.

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H Mart

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After taking a dip at Springwoods Pool, head slightly north into Lakeline for Korean supermarket H Mart’s food hall, where you can indulge in a bounty of pan-Asian fare at its giant food court, complete with Korean corn dogs, sushi, fried chicken, and so much more. There are indoor dine-in areas.

11301 Lakeline Blvd, Austin, TX 78717
(737) 717-6900
(737) 717-6900

Interstellar BBQ

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Just down 620, west of Springwoods Pool, is one of the best barbecue restaurants in the state. The Anderson Mill-adjacent smoked meats spot serves up excellent peach tea glazed pork belly or pulled lamb shoulder. Preorders can be placed online; there are indoor and outdoor dine-in areas.

12233 Ranch Rd 620 N suite 105, Austin, TX 78750
(512) 382-6248
(512) 382-6248

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Carabao Express

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Swim laps at the Walnut Creek Pool and then mosey on over to this fast-casual Filipino restaurant off West Parmer Lane in the North Austin neighborhood to enjoy chicken adobo, lechon kawali sisig (deep-fried pork belly), longanisa patties, and more. Takeout and delivery orders can be placed online; there are indoor and outdoor dine-in services.

2309 W Parmer Ln, Austin, TX 78727
(512) 358-1117
(512) 358-1117

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Top Notch Hamburgers

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It doesn’t get any more classic than a burger or fried chicken, especially before or after an afternoon at Beverly S. Sheffield Northwest Municipal Pool. You don’t even have to leave your car at the Crestview restaurant thanks to the carhop service. Pickup orders can be placed online or in person; there are indoor and outdoor dine-in services.

7525 Burnet Rd, Austin, TX 78757
(512) 452-2181
(512) 452-2181

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Little Deli & Pizzeria

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After your swim session at Brentwood Pool, pick up a bottle of wine or a six-pack before you head over to this BYOB Crestview Italian hotspot for pizza slices and sandwiches. Takeout orders can be placed online; there are indoor and outdoor dine-in services.

7101 Woodrow Ave Unit A, Austin, TX 78757
(512) 467-7402
(512) 467-7402

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Bufalina Due

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Also near the Brentwood Pool is the Brentwood location of the popular Neapolitan pizzeria and wine restaurant, which is the perfect spot for a weekday happy hour after some fun in the sun. Takeout orders can be placed online; there are indoor and outdoor dine-in services.

6555 Burnet Rd #100, Austin, TX 78757
(512) 215-8662
(512) 215-8662

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Jewboy Burgers

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After taking a dip at Hyde Park staple Shipe Pool, chow down on some massive burgers or latkes at the North Loop restaurant. Takeout orders can be placed online; there are indoor and outdoor dine-in services.

5111 Airport Blvd, Austin, TX 78751
(512) 291-3358
(512) 291-3358

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Lazarus Brewing Co.

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Also in North Loop and a stone’s throw from Shipe Pool is the newer expansion of Austin brewery and restaurant Lazarus, which offers nachos, tacos, tortas, and more along with its beers. Takeout orders can be placed online; there are indoor and outdoor dine-in services.

4803 Airport Blvd, Austin, TX 78751
(512) 394-7620
(512) 394-7620

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Colleen's Kitchen

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Tired from chasing the kiddos around Bartholomew Pool? Head to the southern comfort Mueller restaurant for some hearty fried green tomatoes, biscuits, hamburgers, and more. Takeout orders can be placed online; there are indoor and outdoor dine-in services.

1911 Aldrich St STE 100, Austin, TX 78723
(512) 580-2413
(512) 580-2413

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Veracruz Fonda and Bar

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Enjoy breakfast (including those migas tacos), lunch, and dinner at the new Mueller restaurant from one of the city’s best breakfast taco food trucks before or after swimming at the Bartholomew Pool. There are indoor and outdoor dine-in services.

1905 Aldrich St #125, Austin, TX 78723
(737) 318-4896
(737) 318-4896

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Tumble 22

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If you prefer very spicy chicken, head across Lake Austin Boulevard from Deep Eddy Pool (the oldest swimming pool in Texas) for the West Austin hot chicken restaurant. Pickup and delivery orders can be placed online; there are indoor and outdoor dine-in services.

2304 Lake Austin Blvd, Austin, TX 78703
(512) 953-8482
(512) 953-8482

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Pool Burger

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If you’re not enjoying a tiki cocktail, a burger, and some crinkle-cut fries at the West Austin restaurant after an afternoon at Deep Eddy Pool, frankly, you’re doing it wrong. Takeout orders can be placed online; there are indoor and outdoor dine-in services.

2315 Lake Austin Blvd, Austin, TX 78703
(512) 334-9747
(512) 334-9747

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Nixta Taqueria

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Hit up this popular Chestnut neighborhood Mexican restaurant for inventive tacos on corn tortillas – don’t skip the duck carnitas – after visiting Rosewood Pool. Takeout orders can be placed online; there are outdoor dine-in services.

2512 E 12th St, Austin, TX 78702
(512) 551-3855
(512) 551-3855

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Paperboy

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Swimming laps at Rosewood Pool will definitely whip up an appetite for brunch, especially from the daytime Central East Austin restaurant. Takeout orders can be placed online; there are indoor and outdoor dine-in services.

1203 E 11th St, Austin, TX 78702
(512) 910-3010
(512) 910-3010

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Lou's Barton Springs

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Fill up on rotisserie or fried chicken, burgers, and frozen custard at the Zilker outpost of the causal all-day cafe, conveniently located near Barton Springs Pool. Takeout and DoorDash delivery orders can be placed online; there are indoor and outdoor dine-in services.

1608 Barton Springs Rd, Austin, TX 78704
(512) 686-2030
(512) 686-2030

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Sandy's Hamburgers

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Enjoying a burger and a dipped cone from the Bouldin Creek walk-up and drive-thru restaurant after a dip in the cold, cold waters of Barton Springs Pool is a rite of passage for any Austinite. 

603 Barton Springs Rd, Austin, TX 78704
(512) 478-6322
(512) 478-6322

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La Barbecue

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Barbecue is one of the best summer meals, and the Holly smoked meats restaurant is around the corner from Govalle Pool. The meats are great, as are the sandwiches and spicy mac and cheese. Takeout orders can be placed online; there are indoor and outdoor dine-in services.

2401 E Cesar Chavez St, Austin, TX 78702

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Ramen Tatsu-Ya

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If you’re craving some soupy noodles after a big swim at Barton Springs, head down South Lamar for the ramen at the Texas chain’s Zilker location. Takeout orders can be placed online; there are indoor and outdoor dine-in services.

1234 S Lamar Blvd, Austin, TX 78704
(512) 893-5561
(512) 893-5561

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Sawyer & Co

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Head to this Govalle restaurant for Louisianan comfort food, including po’ boys, crawfish etouffee, and all-day breakfast all day, near Govalle Pool. Takeout orders can be placed online; there are indoor and outdoor dine-in services.

4827 E Cesar Chavez St, Austin, TX 78702
(512) 531-9033
(512) 531-9033

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Fresa's

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This wood-grilled rotisserie chicken joint with an expansive backyard in Bouldin Creek is right around the corner from Big Stacy Pool. Pickup orders can be placed online; there are DoorDash deliveries; and there are indoor and outdoor dine-in services.

1703 S 1st St, Austin, TX 78704
(512) 992-2946
(512) 992-2946

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June's

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After packing up from a swim at Big Stacy Pool, snag a spot on the patio at this French Bouldin Creek bistro for some serious people-watching, refreshing glasses of rosé, and cold appetizers. There are indoor and outdoor dine-in services.

1722 S Congress Ave, Austin, TX 78704
(512) 416-1722
(512) 416-1722

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Hecho En Mexico Restaurant

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Near the Dick Nichols Pool is the easygoing Mexican restaurant Hecho en Mexico in Oak Hill. You’ll find down-home dishes like tacos, moles, enchiladas, and more. Takeout orders can be placed online; there are indoor dine-in services.

6001 W William Cannon Dr # 301, Austin, TX 78749
(512) 301-0060
(512) 301-0060

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Cherry Creek Catfish

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Swimming at the Garrison Pool? Don’t skip a meal at this longtime Garrison Park Southern restaurant full of catfish and hush puppies. There are indoor and outdoor dine-in services.

5712 Menchaca Rd, Austin, TX 78745
(512) 440-8810
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H Mart

11301 Lakeline Blvd, Austin, TX 78717

After taking a dip at Springwoods Pool, head slightly north into Lakeline for Korean supermarket H Mart’s food hall, where you can indulge in a bounty of pan-Asian fare at its giant food court, complete with Korean corn dogs, sushi, fried chicken, and so much more. There are indoor dine-in areas.

11301 Lakeline Blvd, Austin, TX 78717
(737) 717-6900
(737) 717-6900

Interstellar BBQ

12233 Ranch Rd 620 N suite 105, Austin, TX 78750

Just down 620, west of Springwoods Pool, is one of the best barbecue restaurants in the state. The Anderson Mill-adjacent smoked meats spot serves up excellent peach tea glazed pork belly or pulled lamb shoulder. Preorders can be placed online; there are indoor and outdoor dine-in areas.

12233 Ranch Rd 620 N suite 105, Austin, TX 78750
(512) 382-6248
(512) 382-6248

Carabao Express

2309 W Parmer Ln, Austin, TX 78727

Swim laps at the Walnut Creek Pool and then mosey on over to this fast-casual Filipino restaurant off West Parmer Lane in the North Austin neighborhood to enjoy chicken adobo, lechon kawali sisig (deep-fried pork belly), longanisa patties, and more. Takeout and delivery orders can be placed online; there are indoor and outdoor dine-in services.

2309 W Parmer Ln, Austin, TX 78727
(512) 358-1117
(512) 358-1117

Top Notch Hamburgers

7525 Burnet Rd, Austin, TX 78757

It doesn’t get any more classic than a burger or fried chicken, especially before or after an afternoon at Beverly S. Sheffield Northwest Municipal Pool. You don’t even have to leave your car at the Crestview restaurant thanks to the carhop service. Pickup orders can be placed online or in person; there are indoor and outdoor dine-in services.

7525 Burnet Rd, Austin, TX 78757
(512) 452-2181
(512) 452-2181

Little Deli & Pizzeria

7101 Woodrow Ave Unit A, Austin, TX 78757

After your swim session at Brentwood Pool, pick up a bottle of wine or a six-pack before you head over to this BYOB Crestview Italian hotspot for pizza slices and sandwiches. Takeout orders can be placed online; there are indoor and outdoor dine-in services.

7101 Woodrow Ave Unit A, Austin, TX 78757
(512) 467-7402
(512) 467-7402

Bufalina Due

6555 Burnet Rd #100, Austin, TX 78757

Also near the Brentwood Pool is the Brentwood location of the popular Neapolitan pizzeria and wine restaurant, which is the perfect spot for a weekday happy hour after some fun in the sun. Takeout orders can be placed online; there are indoor and outdoor dine-in services.

6555 Burnet Rd #100, Austin, TX 78757
(512) 215-8662
(512) 215-8662

Jewboy Burgers

5111 Airport Blvd, Austin, TX 78751

After taking a dip at Hyde Park staple Shipe Pool, chow down on some massive burgers or latkes at the North Loop restaurant. Takeout orders can be placed online; there are indoor and outdoor dine-in services.

5111 Airport Blvd, Austin, TX 78751
(512) 291-3358
(512) 291-3358

Lazarus Brewing Co.

4803 Airport Blvd, Austin, TX 78751

Also in North Loop and a stone’s throw from Shipe Pool is the newer expansion of Austin brewery and restaurant Lazarus, which offers nachos, tacos, tortas, and more along with its beers. Takeout orders can be placed online; there are indoor and outdoor dine-in services.

4803 Airport Blvd, Austin, TX 78751
(512) 394-7620
(512) 394-7620

Colleen's Kitchen

1911 Aldrich St STE 100, Austin, TX 78723

Tired from chasing the kiddos around Bartholomew Pool? Head to the southern comfort Mueller restaurant for some hearty fried green tomatoes, biscuits, hamburgers, and more. Takeout orders can be placed online; there are indoor and outdoor dine-in services.

1911 Aldrich St STE 100, Austin, TX 78723
(512) 580-2413
(512) 580-2413

Veracruz Fonda and Bar

1905 Aldrich St #125, Austin, TX 78723

Enjoy breakfast (including those migas tacos), lunch, and dinner at the new Mueller restaurant from one of the city’s best breakfast taco food trucks before or after swimming at the Bartholomew Pool. There are indoor and outdoor dine-in services.

1905 Aldrich St #125, Austin, TX 78723
(737) 318-4896
(737) 318-4896

Tumble 22

2304 Lake Austin Blvd, Austin, TX 78703

If you prefer very spicy chicken, head across Lake Austin Boulevard from Deep Eddy Pool (the oldest swimming pool in Texas) for the West Austin hot chicken restaurant. Pickup and delivery orders can be placed online; there are indoor and outdoor dine-in services.

2304 Lake Austin Blvd, Austin, TX 78703
(512) 953-8482
(512) 953-8482

Pool Burger

2315 Lake Austin Blvd, Austin, TX 78703

If you’re not enjoying a tiki cocktail, a burger, and some crinkle-cut fries at the West Austin restaurant after an afternoon at Deep Eddy Pool, frankly, you’re doing it wrong. Takeout orders can be placed online; there are indoor and outdoor dine-in services.

2315 Lake Austin Blvd, Austin, TX 78703
(512) 334-9747
(512) 334-9747

Nixta Taqueria

2512 E 12th St, Austin, TX 78702

Hit up this popular Chestnut neighborhood Mexican restaurant for inventive tacos on corn tortillas – don’t skip the duck carnitas – after visiting Rosewood Pool. Takeout orders can be placed online; there are outdoor dine-in services.

2512 E 12th St, Austin, TX 78702
(512) 551-3855
(512) 551-3855

Paperboy

1203 E 11th St, Austin, TX 78702

Swimming laps at Rosewood Pool will definitely whip up an appetite for brunch, especially from the daytime Central East Austin restaurant. Takeout orders can be placed online; there are indoor and outdoor dine-in services.

1203 E 11th St, Austin, TX 78702
(512) 910-3010
(512) 910-3010

Lou's Barton Springs

1608 Barton Springs Rd, Austin, TX 78704

Fill up on rotisserie or fried chicken, burgers, and frozen custard at the Zilker outpost of the causal all-day cafe, conveniently located near Barton Springs Pool. Takeout and DoorDash delivery orders can be placed online; there are indoor and outdoor dine-in services.

1608 Barton Springs Rd, Austin, TX 78704
(512) 686-2030
(512) 686-2030

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Sandy's Hamburgers

603 Barton Springs Rd, Austin, TX 78704

Enjoying a burger and a dipped cone from the Bouldin Creek walk-up and drive-thru restaurant after a dip in the cold, cold waters of Barton Springs Pool is a rite of passage for any Austinite. 

603 Barton Springs Rd, Austin, TX 78704
(512) 478-6322
(512) 478-6322

La Barbecue

2401 E Cesar Chavez St, Austin, TX 78702

Barbecue is one of the best summer meals, and the Holly smoked meats restaurant is around the corner from Govalle Pool. The meats are great, as are the sandwiches and spicy mac and cheese. Takeout orders can be placed online; there are indoor and outdoor dine-in services.

2401 E Cesar Chavez St, Austin, TX 78702

Ramen Tatsu-Ya

1234 S Lamar Blvd, Austin, TX 78704

If you’re craving some soupy noodles after a big swim at Barton Springs, head down South Lamar for the ramen at the Texas chain’s Zilker location. Takeout orders can be placed online; there are indoor and outdoor dine-in services.

1234 S Lamar Blvd, Austin, TX 78704
(512) 893-5561
(512) 893-5561

Sawyer & Co

4827 E Cesar Chavez St, Austin, TX 78702

Head to this Govalle restaurant for Louisianan comfort food, including po’ boys, crawfish etouffee, and all-day breakfast all day, near Govalle Pool. Takeout orders can be placed online; there are indoor and outdoor dine-in services.

4827 E Cesar Chavez St, Austin, TX 78702
(512) 531-9033
(512) 531-9033

Fresa's

1703 S 1st St, Austin, TX 78704

This wood-grilled rotisserie chicken joint with an expansive backyard in Bouldin Creek is right around the corner from Big Stacy Pool. Pickup orders can be placed online; there are DoorDash deliveries; and there are indoor and outdoor dine-in services.

1703 S 1st St, Austin, TX 78704
(512) 992-2946
(512) 992-2946

June's

1722 S Congress Ave, Austin, TX 78704

After packing up from a swim at Big Stacy Pool, snag a spot on the patio at this French Bouldin Creek bistro for some serious people-watching, refreshing glasses of rosé, and cold appetizers. There are indoor and outdoor dine-in services.

1722 S Congress Ave, Austin, TX 78704
(512) 416-1722
(512) 416-1722

Hecho En Mexico Restaurant

6001 W William Cannon Dr # 301, Austin, TX 78749

Near the Dick Nichols Pool is the easygoing Mexican restaurant Hecho en Mexico in Oak Hill. You’ll find down-home dishes like tacos, moles, enchiladas, and more. Takeout orders can be placed online; there are indoor dine-in services.

6001 W William Cannon Dr # 301, Austin, TX 78749
(512) 301-0060
(512) 301-0060

Cherry Creek Catfish

5712 Menchaca Rd, Austin, TX 78745

Swimming at the Garrison Pool? Don’t skip a meal at this longtime Garrison Park Southern restaurant full of catfish and hush puppies. There are indoor and outdoor dine-in services.

5712 Menchaca Rd, Austin, TX 78745
(512) 440-8810
(512) 440-8810

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