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.

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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5 Lakeside Dining & Live Music Spots on Lake Travis

Written by Cathy Hale | May 9, 2018 Leave a Comment

Lake Travis may be a little bit low, but thanks to relatively cool temps and a few rainy days, it’s looking amazing. Whether you want to grab lunch, drinks, dinner with a spectacular sunset or live music, there are plenty of options for lakeside fun.

If you’re a long-time LT-er, you probably think you know all of the dining spots on Lake Travis, but have you been to them lately?

Add these to your 30 Fun Things To Do This Summer and get started.

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Lake Travis Area Food and Drink

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