The countdown to the big game is on. If you haven't locked in your watch party plans for Sunday, Feb. 9, consider this your ultimate Super Bowl LIX playbook.

Here are our first-round picks for game day gatherings, food + drink specials, and takeout offerings in Austin.

Bars + bites

Black Gold, 1521 W. Anderson Lane
Fuel up for the game with dine-in specials like old fashioned cocktails, martinis, brisket burgers, chopped beef sandwiches, pulled pork sliders, and jalapeño popper dip for $10 each starting at 3 p.m.

Downright Austin, 701 E. 11th St.
Seating is first-come, first-served at Rodeo Room's Ads, Beats, and 'Za party, complete with multiple televisions and pies like the hot pepperoni, Hawaiian picante, zucchini + burrata, and wild mushroom.

Heydey Social Club is a perfect spot for football fans *and* those just tagging along for the vibes. | Photo by Garrett Smith

Heydey Social Club, 721 Congress Ave.
Cheer on your team in style at this rooftop bar with a large projection screen and panoramic skyline views. Specials include a whole roasted lechon (aka pork belly) + taco station, plus $5 beers and margaritas.

Holey Moley Golf Club, 807 E. 4th St.
Tackle your hunger with combos like two lbs of wings + a beer bucket or 80-ounce beer tower for $40 and two pizzas + an 80-ounce beer tower for $45.

Grab a drink, your sports-loving crew, and head to Uptown Sports Club to watch the game. | Photo by Nick Simonite

Uptown Sports Club, 1200 E. 6th St.
Watch from the New Orleans-inspired patio while you sip discounted beer and munch on exclusive dishes featuring ingredients from Franklin Barbecue. Think: wings in Franklin's sauce, chopped brisket fries, sausage and peppers, and a baked potato bar.

Victory Lap, 504 W. 24th St.
It's sure to be a packed house at this beloved sports bar on Super Bowl Sunday — and for good reason. Drink specials include $6 jug juices, $12 liquor pitchers, $5 beer boots, $12 six packs, and $3 Jell-O shots.

Takeout

Aba Austin, 1011 S. Congress Ave., Bldg. 2, Ste. #180
Elevate your game day spread with a Mediterranean-style feast featuring muhammara, smoky garlic hummus, whipped feta spread, crispy potatoes, and village salad. Be sure to order 48 hours ahead of pickup.

Win the watch party by bringing Aburi Oshi Sushi's special game day platter. | Photo by MYLK Collective

Aburi Oshi Sushi, 5610 N. Interstate Hwy. 35
No matter the outcome, you'll maki everyone's day by showing up to the function with this game day platter of flame-seared bites, rolls, and inari sushi.

De Nada Cantina, 4715 E. Cesar Chavez St.
De Nada margaritas at home? Say less. "NFL Taco Packages" are 10% off on Sunday and come with a build-your-own crispy tacos kit, rice, and to-go margs. Plus, it's happy hour all day at the restaurant.

Skip the fuss of cooking on game day and opt for a "Super Party Platter." | Photo provided by Fresa's Chicken Al Carbon

Fresa's Chicken Al Carbon, multiple locations
Impress your guests with a "Super Party Platter," piled high with wood-grilled wings, jalapeño poppers, chicken flautas, jicama, and carrots + celery with poblano ranch. Psst — don't skip the tray of Mexican wedding cookies and brown butter fudge brownies for dessert.

Uncle Nicky's Italian Specialties, multiple locations
Snag one sandwich and get another 50% off on game day, or order ahead and get 20% off a whole platter for the party.

Your friends will *huddle* around the table when you bring out these cupcakes. | Photo provided by SusieCakes

SusieCakes, multiple locations
Sweeten the pot(luck) with stadium-themed frosted sugar cookies, Kansas City Chiefs and Philadelphia Eagles cupcakes, and a specialty cake with a football topper.