219 West: Drink With Style

219 West is a fave for their extended happy hour, which offers great deals on drinks and food. Also a plus is their expansive selection of libations and their spacious seating, which includes a front patio, an indoor lounge & dining room and rooftop patio with a primo view of Austin. Prepare to blow away the day’s cares with something yummy like a Blackberry Martini or Mojito and a tasty tapa like Beef Carpaccio, Shallot French Fries, Tilapia Nachos or Creole Crab Dip. If you want to go the entrée route, they’ve got taste pleasers like Teriyaki Ribeye with wasabi mashed potatoes, Chicken Fried Ahi Tuna with sugar snap peas and Lump Crab Stuffed Mushroom with grilled asparagus. Open every day.

219 West
612 W 6th St
Austin, TX 78701
(512) 474-2194
http://www.yelp.com/biz/219-west-austin

Cru: Eclectic Wines

Housed in an elegant setting with a variety of seating options, Cru is the go-to spot to imbibe an eclectic array of wines. Wine flights, 30 wines by the glass and over 300 bottled varietals offer a wide selection of drinking options for even the pickiest grape-lover. Relax on the patio, sit at a communal table, or cozy up in a booth and sip to your heart’s content. If you need a bite to eat, order something delectable from the kitchen. Pan Seared Crab Cake, Cheese Fondue, Lamb Lollipops, Pan Roasted Chicken Picatta and Filet Mignon are among the dining options. Stone-fired pizzas are on the menu, too. Stop by on the weekend for Sunday brunch.

Cru
238 W. 2nd Street
Austin, TX 78701
(512) 472-9463
http://www.yelp.com/biz/cr%C3%BA-wine-bar-austin-3

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