Restaurants

Lake Travis Area Food and Drink

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.

Dulce Vida Tequila: Organic Spirits from the Heart of the Hill Country

Written by Mandy Spivey | August 6, 2015

Texas has a reputation for bringing the heat during these summer months.

Some days you get a chance to venture out for an afternoon, hopefully in the comfort of some shade, but there’s just no getting around it. Some days are just hotter.

A Little Village Near Tequila

Founder and CEO of Dulce Vida Spirits, Richard Sorenson, knows the heat well. On his many trips down to San Ignacio to visit the organic tequila farms and distillery down in Jalisco, Mexico, he is reminded of this.

Schmidt Family Barbecue is Opening in Lakeway

Written by Cathy Hale | June 25, 2015

It’s always good news when a delicious barbecue joint moves into the Lake Travis area. This time, it’s a name we all know and it’s not their first rodeo. Schmidt Family Barbecue will be opening a second location in Lakeway on July 13!

Known for its 75-year love affair with barbecue and family roots based in Lockhart, The Barbecue Capital of Texas, Schmidt Family Barbecue has been giving Texans the #meatsweats since 1948.

In 2013, they opened a location in Bee Cave near the Hill Country Galleria and now we’ll have location numero dos with plenty of ribs, brisket, pulled pork, sausage links, and turkey for every barbecue connoisseur.

Last Stand Brewing Company: A New Addition to Brewer's Alley

Written by Mandy Spivey | June 3, 2015

Saturdays around Brewer’s Alley has gotten quite busy these days. If you want to experience some of the newest brews to come out of Central Texas, just take a short drive to the outskirts of Austin, out near Hamilton Pool Road and Fitzhugh Road to have your taste.

From Jester King Brewery to Thirsty Planet Brewing Company, the portal to the Texas Hill Country is home to a growing collection of beer makers keen on quenching your thirst for craft beer.

Meet the newest brewers on the block, Last Stand Brewing Company, which is headed by a trio of beer creators — husband and wife Kerry and Mandi Richardson and Louisiana native Mignonne Gros.

Hudson's on the Bend: Celebrating 30 Years in Lake Travis

Written by Mandy Spivey | May 26, 2015

One of the best things about living in the Lake Travis area is the food — there are plenty of great spots to book for a weekend date or a weekday meet up with friends. And when you’re in the mood for a more exotic meal, perhaps featuring expertly prepared wild game and a bottle of red wine, there’s one place you have to visit.

Welcome to Hudson’s on the Bend, one of the most renowned restaurants in the Lake Travis area. From steak to elk, from quail to scallops — there is never a dull moment for your taste buds.

Hudson’s on the Bend might be unassuming from the outside, but all of the action is taking place deep within these rock walls in the kitchen. Nestled in a beautifully restored lake house on 620 at Hudson Bend, this restaurant blends the best in lake life and Texas cooking, one dish at a time.

Lake Travis Day Trip of the Month: Monument Cafe and Downtown Georgetown

Written by Mandy Spivey | May 7, 2015

Recently I was able to finally make the trek out to Monument Cafe, which is a short drive north and just on the edge of downtown Georgetown. The characterful cafe, which launched in 1995 at the hands of Rusty Winkstern, quickly caught on with the locals in the town as one of the best eateries to grab a hearty bite and maybe mingle with the community a bit.

What started as a humble cafe grew into one of the institutions of Georgetown, attracting tourists, professionals, retirees and all sorts of hungry patrons in search of their famed dishes, like chicken-fried steak, sandwiches, migas and omelets.

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