Westbank Dry Cleaning

3507 Jefferson St
Austin, TX 78731

Sarah M. writes: I've witnessed one too many times the following scene:

A woman runs into Westbank Dry Cleaning. She's frazzled and her arms are loaded with dress shirts, pants, and skirts. There is one person in front of her. ONE person. She sighs audibly, looks at…

Andre Chen, M.D.
Neighborhood: Far West/Northwest Hills

Austin Diagnostic Clinic Family Practice
3508 Far West Blvd.
Austin, TX 78731

Kristen F. writes: Dr. Chen is reliable even when you wake up sick and need a same-day appointment.  My husband and I have gone to him when we had a bout of bronchitis, and also when Nick had a freaky incident involving getting nuclear-hot wing sauce in his eye and had…

El Arroyo
Neighborhood: Far West/Northwest Hills

7032 Wood Hollow Dr
Austin, TX 78731

Matthew H. writes: Any establishment with .99 margaritas that are actually tasty, and has a server who can tolerate the near-drunken cackling of multiple Yelper's, and deliver steadily more and more booze to us without huffing or seeming the least bit annoyed, deserves…

Melange Bridal
Neighborhood: Far West/Northwest Hills

3742 Far West Blvd
Suite 104
Austin, TX 78731

Allison P. writes: I began my action packed day of dress shopping at Melange. I went in assuming none of the dresses would be in my price range, but since I am at the beginning stages of picking out a dress, I thought I should just try everything on, so I can get a…

Trentin Ann M MD
Neighborhood: Far West/Northwest Hills

6835 Austin Center Boulevard
Austin, TX 78731

liane l. writes: Dr. Trentin is known for running late -- she usually runs about a 1/2 hour late, but that's because she takes a lot of time with her patients. I switched to her from Fagerberg because of her bedside manner during a  visit where she was available and…

Fagerberg Marcia MD
Neighborhood: Far West/Northwest Hills

6835 Austin Center Boulevard
Austin, TX 78731

liane l. writes: Dr. Fagerberg is okay. She tends to talk fast and over your head, and doesn't seem to want to answer questions. She's softened a bit since 2005, but only a bit. She's one of more competent doctors at ARC Far West, but she didn't catch my whooping…

Premiere Lady Fitness
Neighborhood: Far West/Northwest Hills

7028 Woodhollow Dr
Austin, TX 78731

Cydney B. writes: I joined this gym about 6 months ago, and I must say I love it so much. Besides the convenience it is for me personally (I live right down the street) Premier lady offers an exceptionally low price for the services you can get there. The North…

Wok In Wok Out

5501 Balcones Dr # B
Austin, TX 78731

Shellie F. writes: Wok In Wok Out provides huge portions of ho-hum food at  moderate prices. There's nothing outstanding or spectacular about the food and  it's not quite as cheap as some dives around here (see Austin Wok N Roll), but it's... decent. If you want to eat…

Peony

5308 Balcones Dr
Austin, TX 78731

Snuggly G. writes: Excellent, caring service. I feel like family when I am here. And if you become a regular customer - you will experience a whole new level of service that is unseen in any restaurant for the most part. The food itself is very good - there is no…

West Austin News
Neighborhood: Far West/Northwest Hills

6101 Balcones Dr Ste 300
Austin, TX 78731

Sarah M. writes: West Austin News is a society paper, so I wouldn't jump to recommend its pages for hard news. Get the blood & guts at the Statesman and your next blind date at The Chronicle. For color pictures of Austin's old school money, up-and-coming debutantes,…

Tino's Greek Cafe

5501 Balcones Dr
Austin, TX 78731

Jordan K. writes: I've lived in this neighborhood for a little over a year, and to my surprise I just discovered Tino's about a month ago.  I mean, I've seen it before (since I shop at Randall's) but was nonplussed with their polyurethane sign flopping on their…

Kitchen Door
Neighborhood: Far West/Northwest Hills

3742 Far West Blvd
Austin, TX 78731

Kerry G. writes: I am so offended by mealy, mushy or -- even worse-- green tomatoes on my sandwiches. Don't insult me by slapping a nasty-ass 'mater on my sammy and then expect me to eat it.
Granted, the chicken salad sandwich at The Kitchen Door was spectacular. Soft…

The Oasis

6550 Comanche Trl
Austin, TX 78732

Karrie K. writes: "Move Goddammit!  You're blocking OUR sunset!"

That's basically what my dad said to a couple sharing a special moment as the sun set behind Lake Travis.

They didn't know they were in OUR view.  They didn't mean to be so offensive as to stand between us…

Ciola's Italian-American Restaurant

1310 Ranch Road 620 S
Lakeway, TX 78734

Larry M. writes: Nice find in Lakeway!

My grandmother lives in this direction in an assisted living facility, and when we want to take her out, it's Chile's or Wendy's.

Actually a step down from what they serve her where she lives.

So we found this one last year, and…

Hudson's On the Bend

3509 Ranch Rd 620 N
Austin, TX 78734

natasha s. writes: I'm a snob.

I'm not sure exactly when I turned that bend.  

Did I just happen to inch down the inevitable slope?  Or did I meander?  Incompleting circle 8s -- pausing, re-thinking, napping.  Maybe a sudden        
                                 
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Daybreak Boat Rentals Inc

5971 Hi-line Rd
Austin, TX 78734

Sarah M. writes: Daybreak is an appealing, albeit slightly rustier alternative to the more popular Just For Fun Watercraft Rental on Austin's Lake Travis. Both are on Hi-line Road, an easy drive from downtown and a perfect afternoon getaway. Daybreak does a few…

Johnny Fins

16405 Clara Van Trail
Austin, TX 78734

Tara M. writes: I can find this place via boat; but, if I ever have to drive a car here I'll have to look up the directions.  As John D. stated yes this "is a floating restaurant" and I too remember when it was Sam Hill.

This is my Bro-In-Law's favorite place to eat…

Hill Country Pasta House

3519 Ranch Road 620 N
Austin, TX 78734

Tara M. writes: When I lived in the condos across the street I was a regular here whether dining in or ordering to go.

The 24.99 Family Dinner for 4 to go is a great deal - I have ordered it several times when we had company and I did not have time to cook.  Hello,…

Chicken Express

107 Ranch Road 620 S
Lakeway, TX 78734

rob m. writes: If I were a death row prisoner I may ask to have Chicken Express fried chicken as my last meal. yes, their chicken is really freaking good. so good in fact that I drive to Lakeway to eat their chicken, drink their sweet tea and marvel and the weird…

Travis County Tax-Satelite Office

8656 Hwy 71
Austin, TX 78735

Catherine D. writes: I remembered to bring insurance. It was service with a smile. It only took about 5 minutes. Actually, it was so fast that i asked the clerk, are we done already? I waited about 20 seconds when i got there for my turn. And the icing on the cake is…

Tokyo Teppan

7010 W Highway 71
Austin, TX 78735

Ashley B. writes: Talk about amazing service, our waiter was really hilarious!

They have a great menu, I got a unagi bento, yum!
A bit slow but it was a saturday night so obv I am not counting that!

They are willing to do any substitutions you like. Fried rice and white…

Jim's Restaurants
Neighborhood: Southeast Austin

7101 E Ben White Blvd
Austin, TX 78741

Sonja B. writes: This is my favorite late night restaurant in Austin.

They have such friendly people and good food. If you want breakfast foods, they have them. You want sandwiches; they have them. You want an entree dinner? They have that, too! Great place!

My…

Footworks Inc

7010 W Highway 71
Austin, TX 78735

Susie G. writes: I just took a dance class here, last night and I really liked it.
1. The teacher was punctual and classes start on time.
2. Small class sizes.
3. A new studio on West 2nd street, big, clean and bright
4. Moves that made me feel good  in my own skin
5. A…

Flip's Satellite Cafe

7101 W Highway 71 Lbby
Austin, TX 78735

rob m. writes: Yes, Oak Hill kind of sucks, but it now sucks less since Satellite Cafe is here.

While the strip mall ambiance is kind of hard to stomach, the food is not.

I have only been for breakfast and have since been telling everyone I know to go here at have…

Gatti Town

9900 S IH-35
Austin, TX 78704

Lee S. writes: The new Gatti's in South Park Meadows: Has replaced the old one in Oak hill and replace is right. The game room has some of the most up-to-date games. Food is now fresh every day. The staff will take action on eveything I have asked for or had a…

Sam's Club

4970 W Highway 290
Austin, TX 78735

John B. writes: Well some will hate me for enriching Sam Walton's family and the Republic of China, but when I need something and Costco doesn't have it or can't get it.  I got to go someplace and get it.  Sam's is where I buy everything that don't want to buy from…

Y Bar & Grill Restaurant

7720 W. Hwy 71
Austin, TX 78735

Lance V. writes: I know Larry M. is a superstar reviewer, but I've been to this place four or five times and have always had a positive experience. They just recently changed their name to Nunzia's @ the Y and the food seems to have improved a notch over what was…

Nunzia's @ the Y

7720 Hwy. 71 West
Austin, TX 78735

Lisa A. writes: I think I've been watching too much Top Chef.  After a few bites of my eggs benedict I wanted to have a talk with the chef. I wanted to know if he (or she) had tasted his hollandaise sauce before he let it go out of his kitchen. Surely he had not or…

Sesame Hill

6156-A Hwy 290 W
Austin, TX 78735

Suzie M. writes: I can't believe this little drive-thru gem is so close to our house and we only just now tried it.  
This weekend it was just too dang hot to (a) go to the grocery store and (b) cook, so the natch thing to do was get on Yelp and find some decent Asian…

Garden Ridge

5151 W Highway 290
Austin, TX 78735

Tara H. writes: Everytime we drive by the huge orange box that is the home of Garden Ridge we yell, "HOME ACCENTS!"

Yes, 80% of their stock is complete crap that will eventually show up in millions of garage sales throughout Austin. Yes, I realize they have a whole…

Cannoli Joe's

4715 West Hwy 290
4715 S Lamar Blvd
Sunset Valley, TX 78735

Megan P. writes: Welcome to the most unnecessarily comprehensive review of a buffet you will ever read.

I sold something on Craigslist today, so with cash in hand we decided to give this place a shot. We had passed by this place several times previously and had been…

Nail Pro Oak Hill

6340 W Highway 290 Ste 101
Austin, TX 78735

Tara H. writes: First off, every time I go in here, they try and feed me. It was grapes one time, fried chicken another time...

It has a family atmosphere - like everyone has worked together forever and are really comfortable with eachother.

Try the facial....it's…

Highmark Kennels

10210 Circle Dr
Austin, TX 78736

Stephanie S. writes: Gilbert and Tucker (my two dogs) have asked me to submit some reviews for them.  They really wanted to do it themselves, but I refused to give them my password.

Highmark Kennels is GRRRReat!  I don't  take the boys to daycare or overnight kenneling…

Apple Moving
Neighborhood: Brentwood, Allandale

6709 Burnet Ln
Austin, TX 78736

Susie G. writes: A friend joked about her movers who showed up three hours late and stole some of her things. Needless to say, I wanted my first time with movers to be a fairly painless one.

After my yelp desperate plea for affordable, non skeezy movers, Apple moving…

Bob's Auto Trim

8103 Little Deer Xing
Austin, TX 78736

John B. writes: Bob is mostly retired these days, but if you are not in a hurry and want a superior job done for your collector car, he's the man!.

Sorry to say that I just talked to Bob today and he has terminal cancer and has retired.

Lawson Tire & Automotive

9520 Hwy 290 W
Austin, TX 78736

Stephanie S. writes: Anyone around here (w of the "Y") immediately recommends Lawson if you mention tires or any tire-related anything.  

For me, they have replaced tires, fixed tires and done some minor auto repair stuff .  They have always done a great job, are really…

Texas Yoga Retreat @ Barsana Dham

400 Barsana Rd
Austin, TX 78737

Havilah T. writes: The Texas Yoga Retreat is a few days of exhaling. If you are someone who has fantasies about slowing down for a few days, you'll want to sign up for this retreat. Not only do you get exposure to some of the greatest yoga teachers (as I learned) but…