Sheridan's Guidebook
Food scene
Beehive Restaurant
442 Cedar StExcellent seafood and steaks
Fantastic steaks and chicken fry. Live music. Outdoor patio available.
9 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Lytle Land & Cattle Company
1150 E South 11th StFantastic steaks and chicken fry. Live music. Outdoor patio available.
Cypress Street Station
158 Cypress StHistoric downtown. Another gem.
What can you say about this historic building and bakery besides YUM!
6 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
McKay's Bakery
266 Cypress StWhat can you say about this historic building and bakery besides YUM!
Heff's Burgers
2642 E Lake RdAbilene’s best burgers and more
Thursday night steak night. Arrive at 6pm and walk up inside the metal building to place your order. Find a seat outdoors and wait for your name. Cocktails, food, beer, live music. Historic mill with lovely outdoor dining.
38 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
The Mill Winery
239 Locust StThursday night steak night. Arrive at 6pm and walk up inside the metal building to place your order. Find a seat outdoors and wait for your name. Cocktails, food, beer, live music. Historic mill with lovely outdoor dining.
We’re biased, our son in law and his family own this place. Check their Facebook page for current guest live music. Best beer and drink prices. Sand volleyball. Night golf. Driving range. Corn hole tournament. Nightly drink specials. Semi-annual Outdoor Bash is worth a trip to Abilene! Recommend the tater kegs and catfish (spicy!). Family friendly. Our grandkids are usually running around somewhere. Ask about discounts when you mention staying with us.
Mulligans Sports Bar , Grill and Golf
1166 Ben Richey DrWe’re biased, our son in law and his family own this place. Check their Facebook page for current guest live music. Best beer and drink prices. Sand volleyball. Night golf. Driving range. Corn hole tournament. Nightly drink specials. Semi-annual Outdoor Bash is worth a trip to Abilene! Recommend the tater kegs and catfish (spicy!). Family friendly. Our grandkids are usually running around somewhere. Ask about discounts when you mention staying with us.
A little expensive but worth a special evening out for a great steak. Tom Perinni has cooked all over the world. Read his story.
43 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Perini Ranch Steakhouse
3002 FM 89A little expensive but worth a special evening out for a great steak. Tom Perinni has cooked all over the world. Read his story.
Galveston Seafood Company
818 E Hwy 80One of Abilene’s newest and already a hands down favorite.
Sunrise
2701 S 1st StThe best authentic Chinese cuisine in Abilene. No buffets here! No long wait.
Betty Rose's Little Brisket
3934 Catclaw DrOne of two locations. This is closest.
Owners of Lytle Land and Cattle Company. Another great BBQ.
12 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Sharon's BBQ & Catering
849 E Hwy 80Owners of Lytle Land and Cattle Company. Another great BBQ.
Brick Oven Pizza Co. of Abilene
4714 S 14th StCandies By Vletas
1201 N 1st StHistoric depot. Wonderful candies.
The Taylor County Taphouse
4002 Catclaw DrLI Express is just down the street on the corner of Ambler and Pine. Awesome Italian. Quick.
Little Italy
620 Ambler AveLI Express is just down the street on the corner of Ambler and Pine. Awesome Italian. Quick.
Another awesome burger and Mediterranean place. Close to the house and they deliver!
Texas Flaming Grill
549 Ambler AvenueAnother awesome burger and Mediterranean place. Close to the house and they deliver!
Sockdolager Brewing Company
833 S 1st StWinery at willow creek
4353 S Treadaway BlvdHickory Street Cafe
644 Hickory StAbuelo's Mexican Restaurant
4782 South 14th StreetMonterrey Restaurant
3310 N 10th StSimple, authentic and awesome. Best Chile Relleno and Gorditas.
One of several locations. Often cars lined up down the street for drive through.
La Popular Bakery Burrito Stop
3001 S Treadaway BlvdOne of several locations. Often cars lined up down the street for drive through.
El Fenix Cafe
3241 S 1st StPretty location in Burro Alley.
Alfonso Hernandez Bakery
601 Butternut StMore awesome authentic! Excellent hot sauce.
Old time cafe. Generations call it their favorite!
9 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Dixie Pig
1401 Butternut StOld time cafe. Generations call it their favorite!
Life Of Pie
3386 Rebecca LnUnique recipes with a surprising bite of heat. You have to try it to believe it!
cordell's
6410 Buffalo Gap RdNothing Bundt Cakes
3810 Buffalo Gap RdThe best cakes
Sweet Thyme Kitchen
1246 N 6th StLoft Sandwich Shop
244 Pine StBogie's Downtown Deli
241 Cypress StAmendment 21
382 Chestnut StWhiskey bar
Fat Boss's Pub
216 Pine StVagabond Pizza
1056 N 2nd StWood fired pizza
16 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
The Local - Serving Contemporary Mexican Food and Cocktails in Abilene, TX
250 Cypress StMcAlister's Deli
3318 S Clack StJason's Deli
3490 Catclaw DrH-E-B
1345 Barrow StBarrow and South 14th street
Phoenix Pho boba Tea
2449 North Judge Ely BoulevardNew. Awesome location at Allen Ridge new venue across from ACU.
Fuzzy's Taco Shop
3351 Turner Plaza DrAwesome food and weekend live music/concerts. Originally Jo Jo’s barbecue. More food options and concert venue expanded. Approximately 15 minute drive from town.
12 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Potosi Live
897 Farm to Market Road 1750Awesome food and weekend live music/concerts. Originally Jo Jo’s barbecue. More food options and concert venue expanded. Approximately 15 minute drive from town.
Fun Noodle Bar
4325 Southwest DriveCrumbl Cookie - Abilene
3560 South Clack StreetAnnual events
Starts the day after Labor Day and lasts until the following Saturday. Includes PRCA rodeo. Check out the Taylor County Expo Center for information and other scheduled events. Some of our best brick and mortar restaurants and food trucks have permanent spots.
West Texas Fair
1700 E South 11th StStarts the day after Labor Day and lasts until the following Saturday. Includes PRCA rodeo. Check out the Taylor County Expo Center for information and other scheduled events. Some of our best brick and mortar restaurants and food trucks have permanent spots.
Check their calendar for events and schedule. Too many to list!
6 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Expo Center of Taylor County
1700 TX-36Check their calendar for events and schedule. Too many to list!
Abilene Youth Sports Authority (AYSA)
1042 Loop 322Back Porch of Texas
3350 N Clack StOutlaws and Legends
Mulligans’s Outdoor Bash music festival; usually one in Spring and again in the fall.
Mulligans Sports Bar , Grill and Golf
1166 Ben Richey DrMulligans’s Outdoor Bash music festival; usually one in Spring and again in the fall.
Popular places not restaurants
Zoológico de Abilene
2070 Zoo LnUnexpectedly beautiful small zoo.
Nelson Park Festival Gardens
Grover Nelson ParkCombined with the zoo. Splash pad.
Frontier Texas!
625 N 1st StUnforgettable
The Grace Museum
102 Cypress StBeautiful historic downtown
World famous. A must for all ages. Check their website for the annual event
16 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
National Center for Children's Illustrated Literature
102 Cedar StWorld famous. A must for all ages. Check their website for the annual event
Feature films, live performances, unbelievable restoration.
18 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Paramount Theatre
352 Cypress StFeature films, live performances, unbelievable restoration.
Center for Contemporary Arts
220 Cypress StOwned by the City of Abilene. Great fishing and boating. Swimming and picnic area. Camping. Check the City website for information.
8 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Lake Fort Phantom Hill
Owned by the City of Abilene. Great fishing and boating. Swimming and picnic area. Camping. Check the City website for information.
Kirby Lake
Fishing. No skiing.
Abilene Public Library
202 Cedar StAdventure Cove
Unexpectedly beautiful. Check their website for camping and day passes. Swimming pool.
19 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Parque Estatal de Abilene
150 Park Rd 32Unexpectedly beautiful. Check their website for camping and day passes. Swimming pool.
Broadway Abilene, Abilene Philharmonic, Ballet, Annual Nutcracker ballet, Christmas in July, and many other regular events and performances. Check their website for tickets and schedule.
Abilene Convention Center
1100 N 6th StBroadway Abilene, Abilene Philharmonic, Ballet, Annual Nutcracker ballet, Christmas in July, and many other regular events and performances. Check their website for tickets and schedule.
Abilene Community Theatre Inc
809 Barrow StCheck their schedule for local theater performances. A real treat.
Parque Red Bud
3125 S 32nd StNice small water splash pad area for kids
Buffalo Gap Flea Market
100 Vine StYMCA of Abilene-Redbud Park
3125 S 32nd StOne of two locations. The other is on State Street.
Play Faire Park
2300 North 2nd StreetRegular outdoor live music events
Adamson-Spalding Storybook Garden
1008-1098 N 6th StFrequently scheduled live music. Great for photos of the kiddos!
Rose Park Tennis Center
810 Portland AvePrime Time Family Entertainment Center
4541 Loop 322Kids of all ages
12th Armored Division Memorial Museum
1289 N 2nd StBig Country Race Way
5601 W Stamford StThe Green Room
959 N 2nd StCocktails and food trucks
The Hallows
258 Pine StCoffee bar, craft beer, cocktails, live music.
Calypso Gallery Academy of Art
1133 N 2nd StThe Kings Barbers
244 Walnut StInside Lone Star Dry Goods
Water park, tennis center, playground. Nice big trees. Walking path. Outdoor movie night.
Oscar Rose Park
Oscar Rose ParkWater park, tennis center, playground. Nice big trees. Walking path. Outdoor movie night.
Sightseeing
Plan for dining, shopping and the Historic Village. Spring to fall outdoor flea market. Check for dates.
7 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Buffalo Gap
Plan for dining, shopping and the Historic Village. Spring to fall outdoor flea market. Check for dates.
Do some research beforehand. Beautiful place especially in Spring when the bluebonnets and wildflowers are making a showing.
6 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Historic Fort Phantom Hill
10818 FM600Do some research beforehand. Beautiful place especially in Spring when the bluebonnets and wildflowers are making a showing.
10 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Taylor County History Center/Buffalo Gap Historic Village
133 William St
Dyess Museum
800 Arnold BlvdShopping
Under One Roof
244 Pine StShopping, lunch and shopping!
Antique Station
703 N 3rd StVintage Marketplace
1433 S 1st StChick N' Tree Antiques
2544 Barrow StLiving Chic Antiques
201 Walnut StreetBetty&June
189 Pine StYa Ya Gurlz
1315 S 1st StCasa Authentique
3025 Southwest DrWild Ones Boutique & Gifts
1201 S 1st StAddie's Boutique
3242 S 27th StTexas Star Trading Co
174 Cypress StFrenchman's Creek - Shopping Center
4657 S Danville DrThe Plaza At Park Central
4150 Southwest DrMALL OF ABILENE
4310 Buffalo Gap RdCrossroads Shopping Center
4102 Buffalo Gap RdWoodhaven Center - Shopping Center
4704 S 14th StAbuelos, hobby lobby
Little Giant Kidz
3402 S 14th StLots of shops in River Oaks
Lone Star Dry Goods
827 Walnut StLoft on 6th
401 Pine StreetGrocery
This is the closest Walmart for groceries. There are two additional Walmart superstores. One just off I-20 and Hwy 351. A second south side location Winters Fwy and South 27th area. A Sams Club farther South on Winters Fwy.
Walmart Neighborhood Market
1619 Ambler AveThis is the closest Walmart for groceries. There are two additional Walmart superstores. One just off I-20 and Hwy 351. A second south side location Winters Fwy and South 27th area. A Sams Club farther South on Winters Fwy.
United Supermarkets
3301 S 14th StJust a few blocks away.
Market Street
4450 Buffalo Gap RdSouth Side of town
H-E-B
1345 Barrow St