GUIDE
COMPILED BY AMY DENNEY
Your unofficial guide to date night in Northwest Austin
Foodie fanatics
DESIGNED BY ANGIE CALDERON
11800 Domain Blvd., Ste. 130, Austin
512-873-7179 • www.surlatable.com
WHETHER YOU ARE PLANNING A
first date or a momentous anniversary,
our Date Night Guide will help get you
started. Planning a group date or want
to catch up with an old friend? We’ve
got you covered there, too.
5 BOOZY BAKING
If baking is your jam, Make it Sweet offers a
Cocktail Cupcakes class to learn how to bake
cupcakes inspired by your favorite cocktails.
Classes are $45 per person and are also BYOB.
9070 Research Blvd., Ste. 203, Austin
512-371-3401 • www.makeitsweet.com
Adventurous spirits
6 NO CHEF BOYARDEE
If you feel like being celebrity chef Gordon
Ramsay, you can cook your own meat in a hot
pot at Shabu. A hot pot is similar to fondue,
and diners may cook meats, seafood and vegetables in their choice of five broths served
with three dipping sauces. Hot pots cost
FOR THOSE WITH A DARING PERSONALITY
COURTESY K1 SPEED
1 SPEED DEMON
Fulfill your need for speed at K1 Speed indoor
kart racing. A single race costs $20 plus an $8
annual membership. Drivers may experience
speeds of up to 45 mph.
K1 Speed
13265 N. US 183, Ste. A, Austin
512-774-4359 • www.iflyworld.com/austin
Hours: Mon.-Thu. 11 a.m.-9 p.m., Fri. 10 a.m.10 p.m., Sat. 9 a.m.-10 p.m., Sun. 9 a.m.-9 p.m.
3 CREATIVE PALATE
Kick your cuisine up a notch with authentic
Asian cuisine at Asia Cafe. Try the Spicy Honey Comb ($11.95) with beef tripe, or cow’s
$4-$5, and each one serves two people.
2700 Anderson Lane, Austin
512-336-8888 • www.shabuaustin.com
Hours: Mon.-Thu. 11 a.m.-3 p.m., 5-9:30 p.m.;
Fri.-Sun. 11 a.m.-9:30 p.m.
daytrip in the hill country
K E E P T H E G A S TA N K A N D T H E C O O L E R F U L L
COURTESY IFLY
2 TAKING FLIGHT
No need for a plane or to overcome your fear
of heights at indoor skydiving facility iFLY.
Following a training class, you’ll suit up before
heading into the flight chamber that mimics
the experience of skydiving. Packages start at
$69.95 for two flights for one person. iFLY can
accommodate people with disabilities, including those in wheelchairs.
Shabu
iFLY
stomach, and cow tongue. The restaurant
also has spicy Stir Fried Salt & Pepper Squid
($9.95) and Szechuan Style Pork Intestines
($10.95).
8650 Spicewood Springs Road, Ste. 114A, Austin
512-331-5788 • www.asiacafetx.com
Hours: daily 11 a.m.-9 p.m.
7 WHERE’S THE BEEF?
It’s BYOB at the original Salt Lick location in
Driftwood. The menu offers an all-you-can-eat
family-style meal ($24.95 per person) with
meats and all the fixins. Diners may also order
meat by the pound. Live music starts at 6 p.m.
on Friday, 5 p.m. on Saturday and 1 p.m. on
Sunday. Salt Lick is cash-only.
18300 FM 1826, Driftwood
512-858-4959 • www.saltlickbbq.com
Hours: daily 11 a.m.-10 p.m.
8 WINE DOWN
Pick up a pizza from Pieous on the way to Bell
Springs Winery in Dripping Springs or enjoy
the winery’s various meat, cheese and olive
plates available for purchase. The winery offers
Bell Springs Winery
COURTESY BELL SPRINGS WINERY
2500 McHale Court, Austin • 512-271-5475
www.k1speed.com • Hours: Mon.-Thu. noon10 p.m., Fri. 11 a.m.-midnight, Sat. 10 a.m.midnight, Sun. 10 a.m.-10 p.m.
Sur La Table
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4 ALL HANDS ON DECK
Learn to make your own feast with cooking classes at Sur La Table’s new Domain
Northside location. The store has several
themed date night classes, including a Spring
Romance class, which is$79 per person, and
participants may bring their own beer or wine.
COURTESY SUR LA TABLE
WHERE DIY MEETS GREGARIOUS GOURMANDS
a tasting of six wines for $10 or for free with the
purchase of a bottle ($18-$30). Live music is
available Saturday-Sunday from 3-5 p.m.
3700 Bell Springs Road, Dripping Springs
512-643-7398 • www.bellspringswinery.com
Hours: daily 11 a.m.-6 p.m.
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Communal tables and small plates at St. Genevieve in Domain Northside are a great way
to catch up with old friends and out-of-town
guests. The restaurant’s new weekend brunch
menu includes a Roasted Beet Salad ($10),
English Toffee French Toast ($11) and $20 champagne bottles. Mix your own drink at the Bloody
Mary Bar and experience a live DJ on Sundays.
11500 Rock Rose Ave., Austin
512-659-5537 • www.stgen.co
Hours: Mon.-Fri. 3 p.m.-2 a.m., Sat.-Sun.
11 a.m.-2 a.m.
10 NAILED IT
Head across the street to Viva Day Spa for
some much-needed pampering. Sip wine and
indulge in chocolates while you enjoy a manicure or pedicure. The Deluxe Viva Manicure
and Deluxe Viva Pedicure include a warm sugar
exfoliation, hot steam towel, and hand or foot
massage. Besides nail services, the spa also
offers spa packages, massages, facials and
other spa treatments.
11601 Rock Rose Ave., Ste. 120, Austin
512-300-2256 • www.vivadayspa.com
Hours: daily 9 a.m.-8 p.m.
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End the day with a sugar rush by indulging in
a cupcake from the Sprinkles Cupcake ATM,
available 24/7. The machine dishes out the bakery’s flavors of the day as well as any seasonal
flavors, such as the cookie cupcake.
3120 Palm Way, Austin
512-436-9696 • www.sprinkles.com
Hours: ATM 24/7; store Mon.-Thu. 9 a.m.-10 p.m.,
Fri.-Sat. 9 a.m.-11 p.m., Sun. 10 a.m.-9 p.m.
11 LET THEM EAT CUPCAKES
keep it classic
12 DINNER FOR TWO
Known for featuring locally sourced products,
gastropub Oasthouse Kitchen + Bar recently
8300 N. RM 620, Bldg. B, Austin
512-428-6071 • www.themoviehouse.com
launched its spring menu. Seasonal entrees
include a Wood Fired Lamb Loin ($18.99) and a
classic Coq Au Vin of chicken drumsticks braised
with chardonnay ($15.99). Try the El Luchador
cocktail ($10.99) made with blood orange liqueur.
8300 N. RM 620, Unit E, Austin
737-222-5779 • www.oasthouseaustin.com
Hours: Mon.-Thu. 11 a.m.-10 p.m., Fri. 11 a.m.midnight, Sat. 10:30 a.m.-11 p.m., Sun. 9:30 a.m.9:30 p.m.
13 THE BIG PICTURE
Grab a snack and a drink while reclining in a comfortable seat at Moviehouse & Eatery. Order
the Date Night Special ($31.50), which includes a
COURTESY MOVIEHOUSE & EATERY
Oasthouse Kitchen + Bar
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DINNER AND A MOVIE NEVER GO OUT OF STYLE
Moviehouse & Eatery
bottle of house wine and the Seasonal Date Plate
with cheeses, prosciutto chips and crackers. Or
choose the bottomless bowl of popcorn ($7) and
a bucket of four beers ($20-$28).
14 A SWEET ENDING
Finish the evening with homemade authentic
Italian gelato at Napa Flats Wood-Fired Kitchen. The Gelato Trio is $8 and comes with three
scoops of your choice of flavors, such as Nutella,
pistachio, salted caramel or lemon sorbet.
Rotating flavors include cookie and cream,
tiramisu and dreamsicle.
8300 N. RM 620, Bldg. M, Ste. 100, Austin
512-640-8384 • www.napaflats.com
Hours: Mon.-Thu. 11 a.m.-10 p.m., Fri.-Sat. 11 a.m.11 p.m., Sun. 11 a.m.-9:30 p.m.
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M A K E S P L I T T I N G T H E C O S T O F A N A C T I V I T Y O R M E A L E A S I E R A T T H E S E G R O U P - F R I E N D LY L O C A T I O N S
Practice your form or play for points in one of
Topgolf’s numerous games. Bay rentals are
first-come, first-served and cost $20-$40 an
For dinner, Din Ho Chinese BBQ offers barbecued meats by the pound, including BBQ Pork,
Beijing Duck or Roasted Pork Belly. Sides serve up
to two people, so order several options, such as
the Sauteed Snow Pea Leaves, Braised Bean Curd
with Chinese mushrooms or baby bok choy.
8557 Research Blvd., Ste. 116, Austin
512-832-8788 • www.dinhochinesebbq.com
Hours: Mon.-Thu. 11 a.m.-10 p.m., Fri.-Sat.
day date
cheap date
18 HIKE AND BIKE
Enjoy a ride or run along the Northern Walnut
Creek Trail at Walnut Creek Metropolitan
Park. The park has a trail system great for mountain biking and has basketball and volleyball
courts and barbecue pits.
21 LET’S ROLL
An Austin staple, Playland Skate hosts Adult
Night for ages 18 and older on Tuesdays from
7-10:30 p.m. You can also take free skating lessons on Sundays at 11 a.m. with the purchase
of admission. Admission is $8 for open skating
and Adult Night and $6 for open skating on
Tuesday from 3-6 p.m.
F O R W H E N PAY D AY I S A F E W D AYS A W AY
Kick it old school at Pinballz Arcade with
dozens of pinball machines and classic arcades.
The original arcade is BYOB. The newest
location at Lake Creek offers Mikki’s Tavern &
Wine Bar, serving sandwiches, burgers and
tavern fare. Pinballz Lake Creek also has indoor
laser tag, Bazooka Ball, a laser maze and mini
bowling. www.pinballzarcade.com
A. Pinballz Arcade, 8940 Research Blvd., Ste. 100,
Austin • 512-420-8458
Hours: Mon.-Thu. 10 a.m.-midnight,
Fri.-Sat. 10 a.m.-2 a.m., Sun. 10 a.m.-11 p.m.
B. Pinballz Lake Creek, 13729 Research Blvd., Austin
512-537-8737 • Hours: Sun.-Thu. 10 a.m.midnight, Fri.-Sat. 10 a.m.-2 a.m.
20 PIZZA AND BEER
Enjoy this winning combination on the outdoor
Pour House Pints & Pies
patio at Pour House Pints & Pies, which has
36 beers on tap. Try The Rasta ($8, $14) with
pesto sauce, Roma tomatoes, mozzarella and
fresh basil.
11835 Jollyville Road, Austin • 512-270-4740
www.pourhousepintsandpies.com
Hours: Sun.-Fri. 11 a.m.-midnight,
Sat. 11 a.m.-1 a.m.
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Pinballz Arcade
19 LASER SHARP
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D AT E N I G H T D O E S N ’ T A L W AY S H A V E T O B E A T N I G H T
12138 N. Lamar Blvd., Austin
www.austintexas.gov/parks
8440 Burnet Road, Austin • 512-453-6796
www.ciaustin.com • Hours: Mon.-Fri. 2 p.m.2 a.m., Sat.-Sun. 4 p.m.-2 a.m.
8822 McCann Drive, Austin • 512-452-1901
www.playlandskatecenter.net
Hours: Tue. 3-6 p.m., 7-10:30 p.m.; Fri. 3-11 p.m.;
Sat. 1-11 p.m.; Sun. noon-5 p.m.; closed Mon.,
Wed.-Thu.
22 STREET FOOD
Owner Sergio Varela aims to keep his tacos authentic and affordable at Papalote Taco House.
At $3.50 each, diners can try several varieties,
including the Tinga De Res with pulled beef. For
dessert, try the Platano Con Crema ($2.99).
13219 Research Blvd., Ste. 100, Austin
512-840-0745 • www.yumpapalote.com
Hours: Mon.-Fri. 7 a.m.-10 p.m., Sat. 8 a.m.10 p.m., Sun. 8 a.m.-8 p.m.
23 FOOTLOOSE
Almost every Friday night, Austin Uptown
Dance hosts beginner-level classes on a differ-
Playland Skate
Papalote Taco House
COURTESY PLAYLAND SKATE
15 A LONG SHOT
The Common Interest Karaoke Bar & Grill
16 FAMILY-STYLE FEAST
17 OFF KEY IS OK
Belt it out from the main stage or in a private karaoke at The Common Interest Karaoke Bar &
Grill. Karaoke starts at 8 p.m. every night except
Friday, which starts at 6 p.m. It is free to participate with the purchase of two food or drink
items. Private rooms are first-come, first-served
and free on weekdays until 7 p.m. or $25-$50 an
hour depending on room size; customers may
make reservations.
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COURTESY TOPGOLF
Topgolf
2700 Esperanza Crossing, Austin • 512-222-5950
www.topgolf.com• Hours: Mon.-Thu., Sun. 9 a.m.11 p.m.; Fri.-Sat. 9 a.m.-2 a.m.
COURTESY THE COMMON INTEREST
11 a.m.-11 p.m., Sun. 11 a.m.-9:30 p.m.
hour. Topgolf has several drink and food options,
including a Tipsy Palmer ($8) and Craft Beer
Queso ($9) to tide you over until dinner. On
Friday and Saturday, Topgolf Nights begin at 8
p.m. with music and outdoor patio games.
ent genre of dance, such as country western,
swing, salsa and ballroom. Classes are at 6 and
6:45 p.m. for $17 per person. The environment
is relaxed, so dressing up is not required. However, the business recommends not wearing
rubber-soled shoes or sandals.
8868 Research Blvd., Ste. 706, Austin
512-459-5678 • www.austinuptowndance.com
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