Local Lake Travis Restaurants

Posted on March 20th, 2012, by diane

Angel’s Icehouse
21815 Hwy. 71 W., Spicewood, TX. 78669 (p) (512) 264-3777
Your family Bar & Grill. Angel’s serves home-cooked food made w/ love. Inside/outside dining, 55″ plasma TV, outdoor misters, kids playscape & great live music.

Artisan Bistro
900 RR 620 S. suite C107, Austin, TX. 78734 (p) (512) 263-8728
The real deal French Bistro w/ open kitchen, wine bar & pastry shop. French Chef Cesidio D’ Andrea bakes up fresh baked bread & pastries & French classic meals.

Busters BBQ
2125 Lohmans Crossing Rd., Austin, TX 78734 (p) (512) 263-2340
Over the past 15 years, we’ve been proud to serve the entire Lake Travis community. Their new dining room & beer garden is right in the heart of Lakeway.

Carlos ‘n’ Charlies
5973 Hiline Rd., Austin, TX. 78734 – (p) (512) 266-1683 (f) (512) 266-7179
Carlos ‘n Charlie’s….Austin style. Waterside dining for lunch & dinner, full bar, live music, boat dock, sand volleyball. Lake Travis’ entertainment headquarters. At Lake Travis, Austin Texas, they are proud to be the first Carlos’N Charlie’s operating in the United States. They are committed to the standards of image and continuity, and with providing excellent service, excellent food and fun. Everyday they plan to live up to the legend that is…… Carlos’N Charlie’s.

Craig O’s Pizza & Pastaria
2501 RR 620 S., Lakeway, TX 78734 – (p) (512) 402-1600
Craigo’s started back in the summer of 2003. Their goal has been, and always will be, to provide our community with the freshest, tastiest Italian food in a cool atmosphere. They make their dough, sauces and pasta dishes all from scratch.

Down Under Deli & Eatery
21209 Hwy 71 West, Spicewood TX 78669 (p) (512) 264-8000
Aussie style deli featuring Aussie meat pies, cottage pie, sausage rolls, pizza & sandwiches. All fresh made food, not frozen. Beer & wine, happy hour specials.

Emcee’s Eatery
108 S Pace Bend Rd., Spicewood, Tx 78660 (p) (512) 264-0029
A fabulous chef owned restaurant in Spicewood! This is not your typical I’m out at the lake burger joint. We’re talking “homemade” food. It’s like a chef has personally prepared a meal just for you. The homemade salad dressings, blue cheese & mango vinaigrette will make sure you eat all your greens. The staff is very attentive & friendly, a great place to savor some good eats.

Fion Wine Pub & Bistro
2900 N. Quinlan Park Rd Ste A150, Austin, TX 78732 (p) (512) 266-3466
A locally owned, hidden gem w/ 2 locations to choose from. They are proud to offer the best Craft Beer selection in Texas. Diverse & carefully chosen wines & one of the largest bottled beer selection in Austin! They proudly serve Austins-own Antonelli’s cheeses on their own cheese plates & at our Bee Cave location, local Delysia Chocolates. A wide variety of all made-from-scratch fare are offered at both locations. No matter which location you decide to visit, you will walk away knowing that you have just found Austin’s best kept secret……Let the Secret Out!

The Gnarly Gar
18200 Lakepointe Cove, Point Venture, TX. 78645 – (p) (512) 267-1845
Great food & drinks, killer music and events, ship’s store & fuel dock. The place to be on the north side of Lake Travis. If you are cruising the lake pull your boat up to The Gnarly Gar for good food and great times!

The Grille at Rough Hollow
103 Yacht Club Cove, Lakeway Tx 78734 (p) (512) 261-3444
The Grille at Rough Hollow’s is set adjacent to Rough Hollow Yacht Club in Lakeway overlooking Lake Travis. Come their world-class views & even better cusine. The beauty of the The Grille is that it can satisfy both a craving for inventive & intimate cuisine as well as cravings for comfort food that come from a day on the lake.

Hill Country Pasta House
3519 RR 620 N., Austin, TX. 78734 (512) 266-9445
Italian comfort food meets the kick of southwestern fare. A Lake Travis favorite for over a decade. Famous for their delicious home-made bread, they feature tasty appetizers, salads, classic pasta dishes, wood-fired pizzas and seafood specials. Entrees with a Texas twist, like Tequilla grilled chicken served over jalapeno fettuccine, are favorites among regulars. Affordable wine list and friendly staff.

Iguana Grill
2900 Ranch Road 620, Austin, TX. 78734 (p) (512) 266-8439
Lake-mex cuisine, full bar and live music all overlooking Lake Travis. Overlooking beautiful Lake Travis, they have been serving delicious upscale Mexican foof and drinks since 1995. Their view is a must see for your out-of-town guests and their laid back atmosphere is perfect for your entire family. Open 7 days a week, 11 am-10 pm.

Iron Cactus
13420 Galleria Circle, Suite 128A, Bee Cave, TX. 78738 (p) (512) 266-8439
Iron Cactus Galleria has it all. Sit on the patio or inside the restaurant to enjoy our delicious food and beverage menu, happy hour, and Sunday Brunch.

Johnny Fin’s
16405 Clara Van Trail, Austin, TX. 78734 (p) (512) 266-2811
Welcome to Johnny Fin’s, Lake Travis’ hottest lakeside venue. Water-side entertainment, two great floors of fun. Huge floating deck for drinks, dining and dancing. The lake’s best live music and a terriffic full service dining menu to boot. Johnny Fin’s offers venue front boat parking, step off your boat and onto our dance floor. A must stop for any lake visit.

Josey’s & The Travis Dining Room
101 Lakeway Drive, Austin, TX 78734 (p) (512) 261-7323
Located on the shores of Lake Travis, Josey’s and the Travis Dining Room boast a rustic sophistication, pristine sunsets and a genuine charm truly unique to Texas. Josey’s offers southern home-style, comfort cuisine while serving up a casual lakeside experience.

The League – Kitchen & Tavern
1310 RR 620 S Austin, TX 78734 (p) (512) 263-3279
Servings unique comfort foods that appeal to the sophisticated palate. A prolific selection of wines, beers, & cocktails is available for proper pairings or casual sipping. Founders Creed Ford IV & Tony Ciola have conceived an elegant atmosphere borrowing from a bygone era, creating an environment reminiscent of the speakeasies of the Prohibition Era & inspired by the organizations & societies of early twentieth-century America, comprised of gentlemen w/ common aspirations & interests. Enjoy The League for lunch, dinner & drinks.

Little Woodrow’s
12801 Shops Parkway, Suite 100, Austin, TX. 78738 (p) (512) 263-8374
Your Lake Travis neighborhood bar/pub. Over 100 beers, 30 on tap. Great wine & food menu & great nightly specials. When you come in, you won’t only feel at home, you’ll think you’re at home with our large plasma and flat screen TV’s showing your favorite sports all the time.

The Market at Steiner Ranch
4300 N Quinlan Park Road, Austin, TX. 78732 (p) (512) 266-8808
Gourmet Market and Delicatessen specializing in Prepared Meals, Wines, Beers, Meat, Deli, Organics and Catering. Home to Gourmet cooking in Northwest Austin and The Mansfield Dam Good Burger(c). With trained chefs putting out top notch meals, the biggest sandwiches in Austin, craft brewed beer, 2fer wine deals every week and much more The Market is a gem within Steiner.

Maudie’s Hill Country
12506 Shops Parkway, Bee Cave, TX 78738 (p) (512) 263-1116
The true taste of Tex-Mex with an authentic Hill Country view (not to mention the best margaritas in town). Catering information available at maudies.com. Maudie’s has won numerous awards over the years for its Tex-Mex food and fresh-squeezed margaritas. With six successful city restaurants, Maudie’s has become a true tradition in Austin.

Mimi’s Cafe
12613 Galleria Circle, Bee Cave, TX 78738 (p) (512) 263-9731
They serve up the simple pleasures of life inspired by the fresh, seasonal dishes & effortless style of the French Countryside. Mimi’s delights the senses w/ cuisine that has a touch of “Gourmet Francais” offering delicious items for breakfast, lunch & dinner. Offering to-go service, reservations, patio seating & a full bar.

Mizu – Prime Steak & Sushi
3001 RR620 South Ste 100, Austin TX. 78738 (p) (512) 263-2801
Experience the best Lakeway has to offer. World class sushi, steaks, fine wines, and much more. Built hillside along RR 620, Mizu offers astonishing views from both our patio and main dining with 20 ft windows overlooking miles and miles of rolling hill country. Mizu’s Branch Lounge also offers a very comfortable and luxurious bar scene with multiple flatscreen televisions, two Diamond pool tables, and a 100″ High Definition Projector with full audio depending on the event.

Nola Kitchen
Austin, TX 78732 (p) (512) 751-7957
Nola Kitchen specializes in private and corporate catering, in-home cooking parties/demos and weddings under 125 guests, with an emphasis in Creole/ Cajun cuisine. Nola Kitchen,relocated to Austin in 2009 after 5 years of business in New Orleans.

The Oasis at Lake Travis
6550 Comanche Trail, Austin,TX. 78732 – (p) (512) 266-2442
As the largest outdoor restaurant in Texas, The OASIS has earned the reputation as the Sunset Capital of Texas. Located on a cliff 450 feet above Austin’s Lake Travis, the 30 thousand square foot restaurant and special event center houses eight event rooms and multiple dining decks overlooking the Lake, and accommodates parties from 2 to 2,200. Whatever the occasion, The OASIS provides the perfect venue with a beautiful sunset.

Red’s Fresh Food
1700 RR 620 N., Ste. 101, Lakeway, TX 78734 (p) (512) 266-7900
RED’s Fresh Food, with it’s drive thru window appears to be a new fast food restaurant in North Lakeway, but in fact, there is no comparison. More like Fresh Food Fast. With a wide variety of delicious choices, Red’s is bringing some healthier meal options to a fast paced world. You can now pick up dinner or lunch and soon breakfast or choose to dine in their warm, and inviting dining area. The smell of the wood burning grill reminds you that your food is bound to be extra special. Quality ingredients cooked with passion. Enjoy a glass of wine or beer with your meal and finish it off with a Blue Bell Ice cream creation.

Sandeez Hamburger Hut
113 Ranch Road 620 N., Austin, TX. 78734 – (p) (512) 266-1524
A Lake Travis tradition since 1979. Award winning food with a nostalgic ambiance. Sandeez has the best burgers on the lake. Breakfast and dinner menu. Sandeez hearkens back to the days before golden arches and talking chihuahuas, when burgers and other fast foods were dispensed from friendly little mom & pop roadside shops. It’s a lake-area staple that does a brisk drive-through business in well-stuffed breakfast tacos and specials and is always packed at lunchtime.

Shades Cafe
16410 Stewart Road, Austin, TX. 78734 – (p) (512) 266-2268
Shades Café is back on the Lake! With casual waterfront dining, Shades is back and better that ever with same great favorites and some new South Florida offerings. Killer margaritas and rum runners and Jimmy Buffet music – just like the old Shades. Come by boat or by car. Easy drive up to front door off RR 620. Courtesy boat dockage available. Check out our website for menu and pictures.

Soleil Bar & Grill
6550 Comanche Trail, Austin, TX. 78732 (p) (512) 266-0600
Refresh Your Soul at Soleil. Soleil is Austin’s newest Mediterranean-Italian restaurant located at The Oasis, Texas over looking Lake Travis beside The Oasis.

Springhill Restaurant
13212 Hwy. 71 West, Bee Cave, TX. 78738 (p) (512) 263-3244
Fried Catfish, Chicken Fried Steak, Fried Shrimp, Burgers and more! So good, there’s not a crumb left. Their family-friendly, nostaglic atmosphere is perfect for Sunday family dinners, business lunches, or a casual evening out with friends. They pride ourselves on excellent food, friendly service, and great value.

Steiner Ranch Steakhouse
5425 Steiner Ranch Blvd., Austin, TX 78732 (p) (512) 381-0800
Located on land once home to rodeo horses & cattle, the Steiner Ranch Steakhouse invites you to experience a century of rodeo and ranching. Serving USDA prime, an extraordinary wine collection & stunning vistas, each dining area, from general seating to private dining rooms, treats guests to sunsets dropping into the lake. The Great Room offers a fireplace and a wall of windows. Open air is a step away through the door to the patio, which features a full bar, seasonal dining, live music and a fire pit. Upon entry, original Buck Steiner saddles greet guests and a glass encased wine cellar.

Texastar Kitchen
1602 RR 620 South, Lakeway, TX. 78734 (p) (512) 402-0222
They feature regional southwestern cuisine with dishes that have become local legends, foremost among them – their Homemade Tortilla Soup. Their Chargrilled Burgers like the Blue Bacon Burger & the California Burger are grilled to order, perfect for a picnic at the lake. Hearty offerings like our Country Fried Steak or Baja Fish Wraps satisfy any appetite. They bring over 38 years of culinary experience to your table. So whether vacationing by the lake or picking up dinner for family, we hope you will enjoy the offerings of our Southwestern Takeout Cafe.

Tony C’s Coal Fired Pizza
12800 Hill Country Blvd., Austin, TX. 78738 – (p) (512) 263-3473
A few degrees above the rest. Enjoy Austin’s original coal fired, New York style pizza, Italian cuisine, great wine & a full bar in a fun modern and convenient location. The perfect place for a quick lunch, happy hour on the patio or an unforgettable dinner. Next to Cinemark Theatre in the Hill Country Galleria.

Two Hot Mama’s Grill
2418 RR 620 S., Austin, TX. 78734 – (p) (512) 992-2136
Fast-casual, fresh, made-to-order Latin foods. Spanish, Argentine, Veracruz & Baja style…..truly authentic. Located in the center of the city of Lakeway serving up the town’s only blend of Latin foods. Every dish is created using only the freshest, finest ingredients & Award Winning Salsas & Salsa Dips. We serve only the choicest meats, seafood, vegetables, & the tortillas/chips and pastries are baked fresh daily. Our fun and tasty menu makes us your number one choice for Latin foods dining in or on the run.Every dish is made to order. Come taste the difference.

Waterloo Icehouse – Bee Cave
12815 Shops Parkway, Suite 100, Austin, TX. 78738 – (p) (512) 263-3130
Their delicious food has been a local favorite since 1976. From breakfast to burgers, everyone is sure to find something on our menu that they’ll love.

Zinger’s Bar & Grill
12700 Hill Country Blvd. suite 100, Austin, TX. 78738 – (p) (512) 524-2434
Not just a sports bar, Zinger’s has fantastic food, indoor & outdoor dining, multiple TV’s carrying all kinds of sports & great happy hour deals. Conveniently located in the Hill Country Galleria.

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