Lake Travis Area 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.

Foodie News: Carve at Lantana, New Steak Houses in Lake Travis, Bahama Buck’s & More

Written by Cathy Hale | December 12, 2018 Leave a Comment

New dining options are now open in the Lake Travis area with more on the way, way out west.

When you leave “the bubble” and travel on Southwest Parkway, you’ll notice all of the new commercial construction near William Cannon. Well, it’s about to get even better, because a new concept from the owner of Perry’s Steakhouse & Grille will be opening in summer 2019, Carve American Grille.

Remember when that stretch of Southwest Parkway was just a parkway?

Those days are over. Now Lantana Place will be adding Carve to the mix of tenants like Moviehouse & Eatery along with – according to Stratus Properties, Inc. – Westlake Dermatology, Realty Austin, Bella Spa, Cobalt Blue Salon, men’s grooming studio Scissors & Scotch, Enamel Dental and Lone Star Eye.

And don’t forget the new hotel expected to open in summer 2021, a Marriott AC. The “AC” family of Marriott hotels are “European inspired, which translates to small, but modern and functional. This hotel will be five floors high with 134 rooms and an impressive rooftop bar with sweeping views. Think Sonesta Bee Cave.

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One Gripe and Many Grins about Table 620 in Lake Travis

Written by Cathy Hale | September 19, 2018 Leave a Comment

Table 620 at H-E-B Lakeway quickly became a fav new dining destination in Lake Travis as soon as it opened its doors. A restaurant with a full bar in a fantastic, new grocery store? Yes, please!

But just like every other business in the Lake Travis area, you have your gripes and grins about Table 620.

I would say the grins far outweigh the gripes – terrific wait staff and managers, live music, happy hours and specials. An added grin is they’re rolling out a tasty new expanded menu today.

So what’s the gripe?

Moms agree the playscape is more problematic than playful. Oy!

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When You’re Ready for a Happy Hour in Lake Travis

Written by Cathy Hale | August 29, 2018 Leave a Comment

At the end of a long day living the lake life, what’s better than enjoying a craft cocktail and delicious food? Luckily for LT residents, there’s no shortage of Happy Hours in our community. Most of your favorite restaurants offer evening specials all week long.

Last week was about sharing Kids Eat Free options. Well, today you get the adult version of that list featuring Happy Hour libations. Cheers! *clink clink*

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Where Kids Eat Free, Meals & Deals in Lake Travis

Written by Cathy Hale | August 22, 2018 1 Comment

School’s back in session and that means if you’re a parent, your job as the ringleader of the world’s most cray cray circus has begun. Homework, sports and extracurricular activities with a twist of car lines, school zones, and traffic. Niiiccee.

In honor of back-to-school, we’re giving you the inside scoop on where you can score free (or almost free) meals for kiddos nearly every day of the week. Plus, lots of your favorite dining spots offer thrifty meal deals that will keep your dishwasher empty on busy nights – 2 for 1 burgers? Yes, please.

Stay tuned for a complete list of local Happy Hours next week. Enjoy!

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Day Tripping to Dripping with 4 Local Distilleries

Written by Cathy Hale | July 11, 2018 Leave a Comment

You have about six more weeks of summer, so why not make the most of it by enjoying the best of the Texas Hill Country. And speaking of the best, you’ve got award-winning distilleries right here in your backyard.

Hats off to Dripping Springs, the Gateway to the Hill Country, for being home to four of the most notable distilleries in the Lake Travis area: Dripping Springs Vodka, Treaty Oaks Distilling, Swift Distillery, and Deep Eddy Vodka.

On a hot summer day, what’s more “Texas” than sipping locally crafted spirits under the shade of enormous oak trees? If you’re ready for some day-tripping, head out to Dripping Springs.

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Lake Travis Area Food and Drink

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