Restaurants Near Lake Travis

From lakefront happy hours to Hill Country BBQ, there’s no shortage of great dining near the North Shore. Here’s where our guests eat.

Lakeside & Waterfront

• Gnarly Gar (Lago Vista) — Lakeside bar and grill on Lake Travis with a dock, live music, and burgers. Casual, dog-friendly patio.
• 3 10ths (The Hollows Resort) — The on-site resort restaurant at The Hollows. Highly seasonal. Call ahead: (512) 267-1999.
• Sandy Creek Cantina (Jonestown area) — Casual lakeside dining with a Texas flair.

Jonestown & Cedar Park

• Freddie’s Place (Jonestown) — Long-standing local favorite. Burgers, wings, and a true neighborhood feel.
• Lago Vista / Cedar Park corridor — A 15-minute drive opens up a full range of chain and local restaurants in Cedar Park.

Austin (40 min)

Austin offers world-class dining. Notable picks for day-trip dinners:

• Uchiko — Acclaimed Japanese-inspired cuisine, Hyde Park.
• Franklin Barbecue — The benchmark Texas BBQ experience (arrive early).
• La Barbecue — East Austin smoked meats, shorter waits than Franklin.
• Odd Duck — Farm-to-table and creative Texas cuisine, South Lamar.

Marble Falls (40 min)

• Bluebonnet Cafe — Legendary Texas diner. Go for breakfast.
• Horseshoe Bay Resort restaurants — Multiple dining options on Lake LBJ.

Restaurant hours and availability change seasonally. We recommend calling ahead.