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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.

The Grove in Lakeway

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The Grove Dining Room

If you’re looking for a place to dine with a view, then you’re going to want to check out this new addition to the Lake Travis area restaurant scene.

The Grove sits on one of the highest points in Lakeway with a sweeping vista looking out to Lake Travis and beyond. Whether you’re sitting at the bar, in the dining room, or at a table on the outdoor patio, there really isn’t a bad seat in the house.

There are many restaurants in the Lake Travis area that have been sandwiched into a mini-shopping center type of space — The Grove’s location is a breath of fresh air. You’ll have plenty of room to check-in with the hostess without fighting through a crowd of people waiting to be seated.

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Lake Travis Area Food Trailers – Dock & Roll Diner

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Dock & Roll Diner

Have you been to the food trailers in Bee Cave lately? After a morning of working in the home office, I opened up the refrigerator to grab some lunch and came up short. So I decided to make a run to Whole Foods at the Hill Country Galleria to stock up on some food for the week.

A while back, I came across some info on the Way Out West Austin blog about a new food trailer moving into the space where Hey Cupcake used to be. So I decided to check it out and stop for lunch on my way to Whole Foods.

The food trailer I’m talking about is the Dock & Roll Diner. This was my first visit to Dock & Roll, so it was recommended that I try their signature dish, The “Maine” Event—a freshly baked, toasted roll piled high with Maine style lobster and dressed very lightly with Dock & Roll mayo and lemon butter. A few chives sprinkled on top add some nice color.

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Head North: Freebirds World Burrito is Here!

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Freebirds World Burrito

The choices for places to eat in the Lake Travis area keep on expanding.

The latest addition to the eating out scene is Freebirds World Burrito located at the Trails at 620. If you’ve never been to a Freebirds, then I’ll encourage you to head a little north up Ranch Road 620 to check it out.

Two ex-hippies from Santa Barbara, California started Freebirds back in 1987. The first location in Texas opened up four years later in College Station.

Lake Travis locals have been waiting for a good burrito place to arrive in the area. And judging by the line wrapping through the maze and almost out the door at a visit during opening week, I think it’s a welcomed burrito establishment.

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