Busty's
24 people recommend, 1 warns against itvia r/Austin, r/austinfood27 comments cited below
What people say, in short
Most commenters recommend Busty's, and many praise the food. A couple of patrons praise the cold beer in frosty mugs, and one likes the frozen drinks. A couple describe a retro feel, one calls the jukebox worth spending time with, and a few suggest it for couples. Several say it isn't really a dive bar.
Address
Busty's, 6214 Cameron Rd, Austin, TX 78723
At a glance
- Best for
- Dates, Food
- Opinions divided
- Yes
- Known for
- Cold beer in frosty mugs, Frozen drinks, Jukebox
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The evidence
Every point below is paraphrased from a real public comment, ordered by how much the community engaged with it. Caveats and negatives are kept in — follow any link to read the original for yourself.
- Recommendsu/jackeyfaber in r/Austin · Jun 2025
Lists it among non-downtown spots where people in their thirties go out.
- Recommendsu/Mexicancandy77 in r/austinfood · Sep 2025variety
Suggests it because it has something for both partners, plus good food.
- Recommendsu/kaukermie in r/austinfood · May 2026
Enthusiastically suggested as a bar pick.
- Recommendsu/ams1976 in r/austinfood · Apr 2026
Praises the chilled beer and the very frosty mugs.
- Recommendsu/PandaPixie in r/austinfood · Sep 2025
Named among bars to check out for this couple.
- Recommendsu/New-Put-4963 in r/austinfood · Apr 2026
Enthuses about a beer served in one of those frosty mugs.
- Mixedu/BigTomBombadil in r/austinfood · Nov 2025ambience
Calls it only dive-adjacent but unpretentious and not overpriced; thinks the asker would enjoy it.
- Recommendsu/JD94funnyguy in r/austinfood · Nov 2025
Suggests this bar as a direct answer to the request.
Show all 27 cited comments
- Recommendsu/dustinem09 in r/austinfood · Sep 2025
Suggests stopping at Busty's on the drive from Temple for food and drinks.
- Recommendsu/lluuccaasss in r/Austin · Dec 2025
Thinks it should be on the list.
- Recommendsu/Gai_Daigoji in r/austinfood · May 2026taste
Really likes the place, mainly for its messy burrito and its frozen drinks.
- Recommendsu/WallyMetropolis in r/austinfood · Apr 2026taste
Likes the smash burger and says the atmosphere is fun, with decent value.
- Mixedu/dj50tonhamster in r/Austin · Dec 2025ambience
Calls it fun with a kitschy feel they enjoy visiting, but too pricey to count as a dive.
- Recommendsu/jmercer28 in r/austinfood · May 2024
Says it matches the request's description.
- Caveatu/moxyfoxys in r/austinfood · Nov 2025ambience
Disputes that this place counts as a dive bar.
- Recommendsu/jords23118 in r/austinfood · Sep 2025
Names Busty's when asked for new bars for a couple to explore in Austin.
- Recommendsu/PristineDriver6485 in r/austinfood · May 2024
Suggests it as an answer to the request.
- Recommendsu/9leggedfreak in r/austinfood · May 2024
Visited recently and enjoyed it; thinks it suits the request well.
- Recommendsu/glass-museum in r/austinfood · Apr 2026taste
Calls the smash burger awesome and the onion petals a plus; says fans of Frazier's will like it.
- Recommendsu/creeping_chill_44 in r/austinfood · Sep 2025ambience
Says the retro vibe is chill and photo-worthy, with good food.
- Recommendsu/elpenore in r/austinfood · Jun 2025ambience
Likes the vibe at this fairly new spot and thinks it won't tolerate drinks getting warm.
- Recommendsu/Independent-Tale1360 in r/Austin · Aug 2024ambience
Calls it a great bar with a jukebox worth spending time at.
- Recommendsu/gaytee in r/austinfood · Oct 2026
Says they like it, though it isn't really a dive and they're unsure what category it fits.
- Recommendsu/Original-Staff-8245 in r/austinfood · Apr 2026ambience
Notes the restrooms are beautiful, as a bonus.
- Recommendsu/NewsBabe9 in r/Austin · Jun 2025ambience
Loves it: a dive-style feel but nicer, with a pleasant food surprise.
- Recommendsu/Flimsy_Blackberry_55 in r/Austin · Jun 2025
Seconds Busty's and says the food there is decent.
- Recommendsu/pansy_dragoon in r/austinfood · May 2024
Calls it a great spot in the northeast, maybe not the exact brief.
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Details last checked 11 Nov 2026. Recommendations reflect what people said at the time; confirm current details before you go.