Austin Restaurants – Good Eats
As you explore Austin and it’s sprawling surrounding areas, you’re bound to get hungry. Rest assured, we’ve put together a list of the top Austin Restaurants by location!
Sure to satisfy even the most insatiable appetites. And there’s no doubt that you’ll find food here that rivals any in the U.S.
Restaurants in Austin Proper
In keeping with Austin’s casual, laid-back atmosphere, there are lots of casual restaurants. And the later you get in the day or the week, the more likely it is you can have your meal accompanied by libations and live music. Rest assured though, fine dining options are plentiful as well! Enjoy this list of recommended Austin Eats!
Z'Tejas
Serving Southwestern cuisine with bold, flavorful twists. Creating authentic, memorable dishes with only the best, fresh ingredients. As well as Asian and Caribbean-fusion dishes.
Perry's Steakhouse
From humble beginnings - Now one of the country's premier, award-winning steakhouses with locations in 4 states. An elegantly comfortable environment perfect for any occasion.
Iron Cactus
Capturing the spirit and flavor of old Mexico with a combination of proven cooking methods and the freshest ingredients. Revered by many national publications as a top ten tequila bar. Featuring over 100 tequilas.
Distance from:
Waterloo Retreat: 3.5 miles / 10 minutes
Memory Lane: 15 miles / 20 minutes
Casa de Boho: 22 miles / 34 minutes
The Island on Lake Travis: 30 miles / 40 minutes
Distance from:
Waterloo Retreat: 2 miles / 8 minutes
Memory Lane: 30 miles / 42 minutes
Casa de Boho: 23 miles / 36 minutes
The Island on Lake Travis: 32 miles / 42 minutes
Distance from:
Waterloo Retreat: 3 miles / 7 minutes
Memory Lane: 32 miles / 42 minutes
Casa de Boho: 25 miles / 36 minutes
The Island on Lake Travis: 40 miles / 50 minutes
Counter Cafe
The menu features southern classics like biscuits and gravy or a cheeseburger - with flare. Serves up the finest of fresh, local and organic food in a familiar 1950's style diner setting.
Franklin's BBQ
Bon Appetit calls it the best barbecue in Texas, if not the country and calls the owner a “barbecue genius”. So popular that the lunchtime line starts forming at 9 am and can sell out by 11.
Stubbs BBQ & Live Music
Housed in a mid-Nineteenth Century building, Stubbs is actually a live music venue that also serves outstanding barbecue. There’s a full slate of live performances.
Distance from:
Waterloo Retreat: 1.5 miles / 5 minutes
Memory Lane: 20 miles / 35 minutes
Casa de Boho: 22 minutes / 35 miles
The Island on Lake Travis: 38 miles / 50 minutes
Distance from:
Waterloo Retreat: 1.5 miles / 5 minutes
Memory Lane: 32 miles / 41 minutes
Casa de Boho: 25 miles / 35 minutes
The Island on Lake Travis: 39 miles / 50 minutes
Distance from:
Waterloo Retreat: 1.5 miles / 5 minutes
Memory Lane: 32 miles / 42 minutes
Casa de Boho: 25 miles / 35 minutes
The Island on Lake Travis: 40 miles / 53 minutes
Roaring Fork
All entrees are prepared by wood fire rotisserie, open flame grill or wood oven roasting. Roaring Fork's ideal blend of energy and intimacy has made it a favorite for over a decade.
Moonshine Grill
MOONSHINE® Patio bar and Grill takes you back to a simpler time. Serving up great cooking with an innovative take on classic American comfort food. Comfortable and easygoing.
Texas Chili Parlor
Tex-Mex & American cuisine in a kitschy setting. Texas-style Chili (from mild to XXX hot) is the main feature: available in a bowl, Frito pie, as burrito filing, or on a burger. Enchiladas, salads, and gumbo served also.
Distance from:
Waterloo Retreat: 2 miles / 7 minutes
Memory Lane: 32 miles / 45 minutes
Casa de Boho: 22 miles / 35 minutes
The Island on Lake Travis: 20 miles / 34 minutes
Distance from:
Waterloo Retreat: 2 miles / 6 minutes
Memory Lane: 32 miles / 43 minutes
Casa de Boho: 21 miles / 35 minutes
The Island on Lake Travis: 40 miles / 53 minutes
Distance from:
Waterloo Retreat: 3 miles / 6 minutes
Memory Lane: 30 miles / 39 minutes
Casa de Boho: 22 miles / 33 minutes
The Island on Lake Travis: 40 miles / 54 minutes
Austin Restaurants in and around Lake Travis
No trip to Austin is complete without a visit to beautiful Lake Travis. Whether you’re visiting or staying at Lake Travis – You’re gonna need to eat. You’re in luck! There are MANY fantastic restaurants nearby. Good Eats are within reach!
Some restaurants are also accessible by BOAT – signified with an *
Gnarly Bar
Upbeat floating eatery serving Southern-inspired dishes & pub grub, with live music on weekends.
Sundancer Grill
Relaxed lakeside bar & grill offering local seafood, burgers, cocktails & patio seating.
Canyon Grill
Upscale-casual American restaurant at Rough Hollow Yacht Club with a patio overlooking Lake Travis.
Distance from:
Waterloo Retreat: 42 miles / 56 minutes
Memory Lane: 47 miles / 1+ hour *
Casa de Boho: 38 miles / 1 hour*
The Island on Lake Travis: 9 miles / 18 minutes
Distance from:
Waterloo Retreat: 26 miles / 37 minutes
Memory Lane: 14 miles / 25 minutes*
Casa de Boho: 5.5 miles / 12 minutes*
The Island on Lake Travis: 33 miles/49 minutes*
Distance from:
Waterloo Retreat: 29 miles / 41 minutes
Memory Lane: 10 miles / 18 minutes*
Casa de Boho: 3 miles / 10 minutes*
The Island on Lake Travis: 38 miles / 1+ hour*
Latte Vista Cafe
Family-owned and operated cafe and coffee shop, serving Lago Vista and the surrounding Texas Hill Country for over a decade
Wok n' Grill
Asian food with great flavor and variety. Known for providing great customer service. Fresh, fast and convenient.
Oasthouse Kitchen & Bar
Family-friendly gastropub featuring craft beer, creative cocktails & locally sourced pub grub.
Distance from:
Waterloo Retreat: 34 miles / 40 minutes
Memory Lane: 39 miles / 1 hour 2 minutes
Casa de Boho: 30 miles / 44 minutes
The Island on Lake Travis: 7 miles / 15 minutes
Distance from:
Waterloo Retreat: 35 miles / 40 minutes
Memory Lane: 50 miles / 57 minutes
Casa de Boho: 30 miles / 45 minutes
The Island on Lake Travis: 6 miles / 14 minutes
Distance from:
Waterloo Retreat: 20 miles / 28 minutes
Memory Lane: 22 miles / 36 minutes
Casa de Boho: 13.5 miles / 22 minutes
The Island on Lake Travis: 24 miles / 36 minutes
J&J BBQ and Burgers
Texas style BBQ, Seafood, Burgers and Breakfast. Really hungry? They have an all you can eat special and convenient Family Pack meals.
Lucy's Fried Chicken
Down-to-earth, locally famed cafe for fried chicken served in creative variations with sides - anything but average. Several locations!
Dee Dee's Tacos & More
Serving the best breakfast tacos on homemade flour tortillas in Lago Vista. Full menu - breakfast, lunch and dinner. Catering services for all events.
Distance from:
Waterloo Retreat: 23 miles / 27 minutes
Memory Lane: 31 miles / 49 minutes
Casa de Boho: 22 miles / 36 minutes
The Island on Lake Travis: 7 miles / 15 minutes
Distance from:
Waterloo Retreat: 6 miles / 14 minutes
Memory Lane: 14 miles / 25 minutes
Casa de Boho: 6 miles / 11 minutes
The Island on Lake Travis: 18 miles / 28 minutes
Distance from:
Waterloo Retreat: 34 miles / 40 minutes
Memory Lane: 50 miles / 58 minutes
Casa de Boho: 30 miles / 44 minutes
The Island on Lake Travis: 6 miles / 12 minutes
Austin’s Hill Country – Restaurants
Located in the areas surrounding Austin to the west is Texas Hill Country. Home to many lake access points, famed swimming holes, gorgeous views and local Texas wineries. With food options galore you’re bound to find an option to satisfy your cravings. It’s Austin Eats – Hill Country style.
Some restaurants are also accessible by BOAT – signified with an *
The Oasis
Nestled in the rolling hill and towering over the lake. Enjoy your meal or cocktail on one of the multi level decks with the sunset as your backdrop.
Bistro at Flat Creek
Combining the popular Bistro dining hall and and Texas-Tuscan Tasting Room to offer flexibility to your dining and tasting experiences.
Blue Bonnet Cafe
Classic cafe serving breakfast all day, sandwiches, homemade soups, hand-breaded chicken fried steak, pot roast, and pies in Marble Falls, Texas
Distance from:
Waterloo Retreat: 20 miles / 30 minutes
Memory Lane: 20 miles / 24 minutes
Casa de Boho: 12 miles / 20 minutes
The Island on Lake Travis: 25 miles / 39 minutes
Distance from:
Waterloo Retreat: 44 miles / 54 minutes
Memory Lane: 48 miles / 55 minutes
Casa de Boho: 40 miles / 58 minutes
The Island on Lake Travis: 17 miles / 27 minutes
Distance from:
Waterloo Retreat: 52 miles / 1 hour
Memory Lane: 23 miles / 25 minutes
Casa de Boho: 32 miles / 39 minutes
The Island on Lake Travis: 34 miles / 44 minutes
Lighthouse Restaurant
Texas style BBQ, Seafood, Burgers and Breakfast. Really hungry? They have an all you can eat special and convenient Family Pack meals.
J5 Steakhouse
Down-to-earth, locally famed cafe for fried chicken served in creative variations with sides - anything but average. Several locations!
Jack Allen's Kitchen
Southern-inspired flavors infused with the spice of Southwestern cuisine. Modeled for comfort and fun, you are encouraged to kick back and stay awhile.
Distance from:
Waterloo Retreat: 35 miles / 43 minutes
Memory Lane: 2 miles / 4 minutes
Casa de Boho: 12 miles / 23 minutes*
The Island on Lake Travis: 46 miles / 1+ hour
Distance from:
Waterloo Retreat: 29 miles / 36 minutes
Memory Lane: 5 miles / 7 minutes
Casa de Boho: 10 miles / 18 minutes
The Island on Lake Travis: 43 miles / 1+ hour
Distance from:
Waterloo Retreat: 9 miles / 15 minutes
Memory Lane: 20 miles / 27 minutes
Casa de Boho: 12 miles / 20 minutes
The Island on Lake Travis: 31 miles / 42 minutes
The Original Salt Lick
The quintessential Texas BBQ experience. Offers indoor dining and picnic style outdoor seating. It can get busy - order "to-go" and sit at a picnic table. BYOB but does sale bottles of wine. Cash ONLY
The Grove Wine Bar
It’s a food and wine haven where our neighborhood regulars and out-of-towners alike come to meet, visit, celebrate or just grab a casual drink and bite to eat.
Verde's Mexican Parrilla
Verde’s Mexican Parrilla is a casual dining restaurant that specializes in a variety of grilled specialties. Including bacon wrapped shrimp drizzled with tequila lime butter and 3" bone-in pork chop with a honey chipotle glaze.
Distance from:
Waterloo Retreat: 26 miles / 31 minutes
Memory Lane: 31 miles / 41 minutes
Casa de Boho: 24 miles / 36 minutes
The Island on Lake Travis: 36 miles / 49 minutes
Distance from:
Waterloo Retreat: 10 miles / 19 minutes
Memory Lane: 13 miles / 21 miles
Casa de Boho: 4 miles / 9 minutes
The Island on Lake Travis: 18 miles / 29 minutes
Distance from:
Waterloo Retreat: 24 miles / 32 minutes
Memory Lane: 15 miles / 20 minutes
Casa de Boho: 9 miles / 16 minutes
The Island on Lake Travis: 41 miles / 1+ hour
We hope our list of Austin Restaurants helps make your next meal choice even easier!
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