Things to Do in Austin: Bats, Live Music & Hibachi at Home
Austin, Texas is famous for live music, outdoor adventures, great food, and one of the most unique attractions in the city — the bats at Congress Avenue Bridge.
If you’re visiting Austin for a birthday weekend, family vacation, bachelor or bachelorette party, or just a getaway with friends, there are plenty of ways to experience the city
And after exploring Austin, you don’t have to end the night at another crowded restaurant. You can bring the experience back to your Airbnb, vacation rental, or backyard with hibachi at home in Austin.
Watch the Famous Austin Bats
One of Austin’s most recognizable experiences happens around sunset at the Congress Avenue Bridge
During bat season, large numbers of Mexican free-tailed bats emerge from underneath the bridge in the evening, creating one of the city’s most unusual sightseeing experiences.
Visitors can watch from around the bridge or enjoy views from the water.
It’s an easy activity to add to an Austin evening before heading back to your house or vacation rental for dinner.
Austin is known as the Live Music Capital of the World®, and live entertainment is a big part of the city’s identity.
Experience Austin’s Live Music
From Downtown Austin to South Congress and other entertainment districts, visitors can find live performances throughout the city.
If you’re traveling with a group, you can make an entire day out of exploring Austin before returning to your Airbnb for your own private evening experience.
Instead of splitting a large group between restaurant tables, everyone can stay together and enjoy dinner at your location.
Spend the Day Outdoors
Austin is also a great destination for people who enjoy being outside.
You can spend the afternoon around Lady Bird Lake, explore the surrounding Hill Country, or take a trip toward Lake Travis for boating, swimming and beautiful Texas views.
For birthday groups, family trips and weekend getaways, outdoor activities are one of the reasons Austin works so well for group celebrations.
Bring Hibachi to Your Austin Airbnb
After a day of sightseeing, imagine coming back to your Airbnb and having a hibachi chef cook dinner right in front of your group.
With mobile hibachi in Austin, the cooking is part of the entertainment.
Instead of getting everyone into separate cars, waiting for restaurant tables, and coordinating a large reservation, your group can enjoy dinner together at the property.
A private hibachi experience can be a great fit for:
Birthday parties • Bachelor & bachelorette parties • Family gatherings • Graduation celebrations • Airbnb weekends • Lake house parties • Group vacations
Always check your property’s rules before arranging outside cooking or an event at a vacation rental.
What Is an At-Home Hibachi Experience?
Hibachi Buddy brings the hibachi cooking experience directly to your location.
Your chef prepares the food in front of the group while guests enjoy the energy and entertainment of a private hibachi dinner.
Guests can choose from popular proteins such as chicken, steak, shrimp, salmon, scallops and tofu, with premium options such as filet mignon and lobster available as upgrades.
It’s more than catering — dinner becomes part of the party.
Private Hibachi Chef in Austin & Hill Country
Hibachi Buddy provides hibachi catering, hibachi at home, mobile hibachi and private hibachi chef servicesthroughout the Austin area and surrounding Texas Hill Country.
We serve celebrations around Austin, Round Rock, Georgetown, Cedar Park, Pflugerville, Lake Travis, Dripping Springs, Kyle, Wimberley, Canyon Lake and surrounding communities.
Whether you’re staying at an Austin Airbnb, celebrating in your backyard, or spending the weekend at a Hill Country vacation rental, we bring the hibachi experience to you.
Make Your Austin Weekend Different
Watch the bats.
Explore Austin.
Enjoy the live music.
Spend the afternoon by the water.
Then bring everyone together for a private hibachi dinner.
Hibachi Buddy brings the grill, food, chef and party experience directly to your Austin celebration.
Ready to Plan Your Austin Hibachi Party?
Book your Austin hibachi experience with Hibachi Buddy and let us bring the party to you
Frequently asked questions
- 01
- 02
- 03
- 04
- 05
- 06
- 07
- 08