Visiting AES
For clients visiting AES from out of town, we recommend the following nearby hotels, restaurants, and other services convenient to our offices. Please see Visiting Austin for a guide to the general Austin area.
Airport
Austin – Bergstom International Airport
Directions from the airport to Ascendant
Accommodations – Upscale
Upscale accommodations are available in the Arboretum area, just a few miles south of AES.
Renaissance Austin Hotel
Embassy Suites Austin – Arboretum
Holiday Inn AUSTIN-NW PLAZA/ARBORETUM AREA
Accommodations – Midlevel
Midlevel accommodations are available within a few blocks of the AES offices. For special rates contact Lila Knauth at 512-279-0831.
Comfort Suites North
Crossland Studios
Hampton Inn
Holiday Inn Express
Watering Holes
Several fine establishments near AES are available for the person who enjoys a bit of the adult beverage. While we could not list all of our favorites we hope you will visit a couple of the establishments listed below while visiting AES.
Water Tank Bar
Local place – not real fancy
Little Woodrows
Relaxed atmosphere with indoor and outdoor seating
Cool River Cafe
Upscale place with fine wine and liquor and an active night life
BB Rovers Bar & Grill
Dozens of beers on tap – enough said
Hooters of Lakeline
Local version of national chain
Bone Daddy's
Similar to Hooters with BBQ
Restaurants
Nearby restaurant favorites include Chuy's for Tex Mex served up the way Elvis would have wanted or Rudy's BBQ for “The Worst BBQ in Texas”. Kerbey Lane is an Austin favorite offering home-style cooking and pancakes as well as vegan and other health friendly options 24 hours a day. For an upscale dining experience try Cool River Café for fine dining (steaks), wine, and cocktails. Another mid priced steak house nearby is Texas Land and Cattle. For the seafood lovers a fine local establishment, Freda's is a great place to eat.
Chuy's
Chuy's 183
11680 N Research Blvd at Duval
Austin, TX 78759
(512) 342-0011
Rudy's BBQ
11570 Research Blvd.
Austin, TX 78759
Phone: (512) 418-9898
Fax: (512) 418-8992
Kerbey Lane Cafe
Anderson Arbor Shopping Center,
13435 N Hwy 183, Austin, TX 78750
At the corner of Anderson Mill Road and HWY 183 N.
Cool River Café
4001 Parmer Lane
Austin, Texas 78727
Main: 512-835-0010
Banquets: 512-835-8629
Fax: 512-835-0070
Texas Land and Cattle Steakhouse
14010 N US hwy 183, Bldng B
Austin, Texas 78717
Hwy 183 and Lakeline Blvd
512 258-3733
Freda's Seafood Grille
10903 Pecan Park Blvd
Austin, TX 78750
512-506-8700
Additional Links
A good guide to additional Austin area events, hotels, sights, shopping, services, restaurants, and bars.
