Dining in the Lake Travis Area

The Lake Travis area offers many restaurants from fine dining to casual eating.  Many of the restaurants are located on the water for boating access or a short drive to watch the awesome sunsets of our Hill Country!  Below is just a small sampling of the many restaurants around the lake.

BackStage Steakhouse and Garden Bar

221814 Hwy 71 Spicewood, TX  78669    512-264-2223. 
This restaurant serves fine dining along with great music and a unique atmosphere.  The owners of the BackStage catered to several bands for over 25 years and have surrounded their restaurant with road memorabilia.

Buster’s BBQ

3927 RR 620, Austin, TX  78738   512-263-3999

BBQ with a family friendly atmosphere along with live music.

Café CastroNova

900 RR 620, Lakeway TX   512-263-3322

Serves an eclectic menu from jambalya to grilled salmon along with salads, steaks and pizza

Carlos “n” Charlies

5973 Hiline Rd., Austin, TX. 78734   512- 266-1683
Waterside dining for lunch & dinner, full bar, live music, boat dock, sand volleyball.

Ciola’s Italian American Restaurant
1310 Highway 620 South, Austin, TX. 78734   512-263-9936
Ciola’s offers traditional Italian recipes along with an extensive wine list in a casual dining atmosphere.

Hill Country Pasta House
3519 RR 620 N., Austin, TX. 78734   512-266-9445
Italian comfort food with an affordable wine list with wood-fired pizzas to seafood specials.

Johnny Fin’s

16405 Clara Van Trail, Austin, TX. 78734  (512) 266-2811
Water-side entertainment, two great floors of fun. Huge floating deck for drinks, dining and dancing.

Lakehouse Cafe
406 Sleat Drive, Briarcliff, TX. 78669  (512) 264-7040
Lakeside casual dining offering quality food, a fun atmosphere, great scenery and live music.

The Oasis

6550 Comanche Trail, Austin,TX. 78732 - (p) (512) 266-2442
”The legendary "Sunset Capital of Texas". Located 450 feet above Lake Travis, The OASIS offers breathtaking views of the Texas Hill Country and spectacular sunsets along with a wide variety of food and drink choices

Pronto Italiano
3620 RR 620 South, Bee Cave, TX 78738   512-263-7404
Pasta house offering a healthy menu keeping old world traditions. 

Rocco’s Grill
900 Ranch Road 620 S. suite A-106, Austin, TX. 78734   512-263-8204
A relaxed dining experience featuring a wide variety of grilled steaks, seafood and chicken with an exciting array of pastas.  Wines from around the world and a full service bar with indoor or outside dining overlooking the Texas Hill Country.

The Travis Restaurant
101 Lakeway Dr., Austin, TX. 78734   512-261-6600

Lakeside dining featuring full flavors of the Pacific Rim to the delicate textures of French Continental cuisine while keeping a Southwestern flair.