Your Guide to Lake Travis, Austin TX
Perhaps Lake Travis folks stay active because there is so much yummy food to try! From typical fare (Tex-Mex) to the more unique (food trailer scene), there usually is something new or "coming soon" to try in this growing community. A healthy mindset means there are always various good-for-you options: organic, farm to table, and locally-grown, to name a few.
New grocery store options continue to offer the good stuff and local breweries are making their mark in everything from new establishments to tours and tap rooms. Specialty coffee shops and any number of local bakeries means your palette doesn't have to travel far for variety.
Check out our write-ups of Lake Travis area restaurants, breweries, and features of local dining and favorite happy hour spots. Between good eats and kid-friendly environments, as well as a good deal here and there, you're not likely to be short on inspiration.
Lake Travis residents have been agonizing over the empty 5,000 square feet dining space located in the Hill Country Galleria for years — that excellent spot that overlooks the Central Plaza. Well, the wait is over. The League Kitchen & Tavern has announced they will be opening their fourth location there in early 2020.
On behalf of LTers, H-O-O-R-A-Y!
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Over the years, we’ve written about all sorts of your favorite foods in the Lake Travis area, from must-try burgers to the best pizza. In honor of summer fun, we did a round-up of the best spots for a refreshing treat.
If you’re looking for ice cream, frozen yogurt, snow ice or shaved ice, we’ve got a list of 10 places that will make your taste buds happy. And possibly give you brain freeze.
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You’ve got a while until the dog days of summer are officially here — July 12 – August 20 — but why not get a head start?
There are lots of pet-friendly restaurants throughout the Texas Hill Country, so your favorite barkin’ best friend doesn’t have to miss out on the fun.
We’re looking at a few Lake Travis area spots that are even friendlier than pet-friendly. They’re almost pet-mandatory.
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If you’re wondering what’s headed our way to satisfy your hunger, we’ll give you the rundown of what’s newly open and what’s opening soon. From sweet and savory crêpes to pizza topped with BBQ to Muffalettas, there’s a dining spot for every taste.
Or, for our super-pumped GoT (Game of Thrones) fans …
“Food is coming. When people ask you, what’s cooking here. Tell them, Lake Travis knows. Tell them; people came for the food.”
And speaking of GoT, we might be getting a new restaurant from our foodies in the North. Uhm, not The Seven Kingdoms or Westeros – Dallas, actually.
And about that Trader Joe’s rumor … well …
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If you live in Dripping Springs or your kiddos happen to play baseball for Lonestar Baseball Central, or you find yourself on Hwy 12 for a leisurely drive — Ranch to Market Road 12, that is — you may have noticed all of the cars in the parking lot right near the Fitzhugh Road intersection.
Something’s afoot. But what?
Route 12 Filling Station opened in mid-January and Dripping Springs is buzzing about the delicious food, cold brew, and craft cocktails with local spirits.
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