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Local Restaurants - Things to Do - Shopping

These restaurants, stores and actives are within a few miles except Flat Creek which is 20 - 25 minutes.
Located by The Beach Club. This award winning marina is one of the finest on Lake Travis. It's complete with a ship store. gasoline , food, beer, an outdoor eating area and restrooms. Rent your favorite watercraft from VIP Marina marina and it will be delivered or they will pick you up.
7 locals recommend
Northshore Marina At the Hollows
6612 Lantern View Dr
7 locals recommend
Located by The Beach Club. This award winning marina is one of the finest on Lake Travis. It's complete with a ship store. gasoline , food, beer, an outdoor eating area and restrooms. Rent your favorite watercraft from VIP Marina marina and it will be delivered or they will pick you up.
4.3 stars 171 Google reviews Barbecue restaurant Great place for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. One of my favorites. Wonderful BBQ. 20520 FM1431, Lago Vista, TX 78645 Closes 8:30PM Phone: (512) 267-1052 - Place order before you leave to save time
45 locals recommend
J&J BBQ & Burgers
20520 Ranch Rd 1431
45 locals recommend
4.3 stars 171 Google reviews Barbecue restaurant Great place for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. One of my favorites. Wonderful BBQ. 20520 FM1431, Lago Vista, TX 78645 Closes 8:30PM Phone: (512) 267-1052 - Place order before you leave to save time
4.3 stars - 103 Google reviews Chinese restaurant A favorite! 6 minutes from Cottage- Eat in or take out, most people take out. In shopping center at stop light 1/2 mile West on highway 1431. 7708 Lohman Ford Rd, Lago Vista, TX Hours: Open ⋅ Closes 9PM Phone: (512) 267-7600
24 locals recommend
Wok 'N' Grill
7708 Lohman Ford Rd
24 locals recommend
4.3 stars - 103 Google reviews Chinese restaurant A favorite! 6 minutes from Cottage- Eat in or take out, most people take out. In shopping center at stop light 1/2 mile West on highway 1431. 7708 Lohman Ford Rd, Lago Vista, TX Hours: Open ⋅ Closes 9PM Phone: (512) 267-7600
Quetzal Quetzal Tex-Mex We enjoy this local Tex-Mex restaurant. 8 minute drive east on Hwy 1431 on left side in Jonestown. 3253, 18608 Ranch Rd 1431, Jonestown, TX 78645 Closes 10PM not open on Mondays (512) 488-4880
10 locals recommend
Quetzal Tex-Mex
18608 Ranch Rd 1431
10 locals recommend
Quetzal Quetzal Tex-Mex We enjoy this local Tex-Mex restaurant. 8 minute drive east on Hwy 1431 on left side in Jonestown. 3253, 18608 Ranch Rd 1431, Jonestown, TX 78645 Closes 10PM not open on Mondays (512) 488-4880
6 minutes west on 1431 past stop light on right side. Fast-food burger & fries joint with an old-school feel, including retro drive-in service. Address: 20700 FM1431, Lago Vista, TX Closes 11PM (512) 267-4843
20 locals recommend
Sonic Drive-In
20700 Ranch Rd 1431
20 locals recommend
6 minutes west on 1431 past stop light on right side. Fast-food burger & fries joint with an old-school feel, including retro drive-in service. Address: 20700 FM1431, Lago Vista, TX Closes 11PM (512) 267-4843
6 minute drive, in shopping center at stop light 1/2 mile west on Hwy 1431 4.1 stars 115 Google reviews $ Pizza delivery Delivery/carryout chain offering a wide range of pizza, plus chicken & other sides. 7708 Lohman Ford Rd Ste B, Lago Vista, TX 78645 Closes 1AM Phone: (512) 267-3232 Menu: dominos.com Order: dominos.com
48 locals recommend
Domino's Pizza
7708B Lohman Ford Rd
48 locals recommend
6 minute drive, in shopping center at stop light 1/2 mile west on Hwy 1431 4.1 stars 115 Google reviews $ Pizza delivery Delivery/carryout chain offering a wide range of pizza, plus chicken & other sides. 7708 Lohman Ford Rd Ste B, Lago Vista, TX 78645 Closes 1AM Phone: (512) 267-3232 Menu: dominos.com Order: dominos.com
Local Grocery Story - 6 minute drive In shopping center 1/2 mile west on Hwy 1431. Local grocery store. It will have most of the thing you want but we go to the HEB on 1431 in Cedar Park if you want EVERYTHING (18 minutes) 3.9 - 207 Google reviews 7708 Lohman Ford Rd Suite C, Lago Vista, TX 78645 Open ⋅ Closes 10PM (512) 267-0355
69 locals recommend
Lowe's Market
7708 Lohman Ford Rd
69 locals recommend
Local Grocery Story - 6 minute drive In shopping center 1/2 mile west on Hwy 1431. Local grocery store. It will have most of the thing you want but we go to the HEB on 1431 in Cedar Park if you want EVERYTHING (18 minutes) 3.9 - 207 Google reviews 7708 Lohman Ford Rd Suite C, Lago Vista, TX 78645 Open ⋅ Closes 10PM (512) 267-0355
6 minute drive in shopping center 1/2 mile west on Hwy 1431. Drugstore chain selling a variety of beauty & health products, plus some grocery & household items. 20601 Ranch Rd 1431, Lago Vista, TX 78645 Departments: CVS Pharmacy · CVS Photo · MoneyGram Closes 9PM Pharmacy: Closes soon: 6PM ⋅ Opens 10AM Sun · (512) 267-8010
18 locals recommend
CVS
20601 Ranch Rd 1431
18 locals recommend
6 minute drive in shopping center 1/2 mile west on Hwy 1431. Drugstore chain selling a variety of beauty & health products, plus some grocery & household items. 20601 Ranch Rd 1431, Lago Vista, TX 78645 Departments: CVS Pharmacy · CVS Photo · MoneyGram Closes 9PM Pharmacy: Closes soon: 6PM ⋅ Opens 10AM Sun · (512) 267-8010
A favorite of mine! 6 minute drive - 1/2 mile west on Hwy 1431, on right side before light in same building with J&J BBQ and convenience store. 4.5 - 36 Google reviews 20520 FM1431 , Lago Vista, TX 78645 Opens 6AM- Closed Sundays (512) 267-7776
38 locals recommend
Latte Vista Cafe & Coffee Shop
20520 Ranch Rd 1431
38 locals recommend
A favorite of mine! 6 minute drive - 1/2 mile west on Hwy 1431, on right side before light in same building with J&J BBQ and convenience store. 4.5 - 36 Google reviews 20520 FM1431 , Lago Vista, TX 78645 Opens 6AM- Closed Sundays (512) 267-7776
6 minute drive in shopping center 1/2 mile west on Hwy 1431. 4.6 (40) · $ · Donuts 7708 Lohman Ford Rd Closed ⋅ Opens 5AM Mon "Coffee, orange juice, and milk available as well. Their hours are ..."
15 locals recommend
Lago Donut
7708 Lohman Ford Rd
15 locals recommend
6 minute drive in shopping center 1/2 mile west on Hwy 1431. 4.6 (40) · $ · Donuts 7708 Lohman Ford Rd Closed ⋅ Opens 5AM Mon "Coffee, orange juice, and milk available as well. Their hours are ..."
Flat Creek is a really beautiful and close vineyard with tours. Flat Creek Estate Winery & Vineyard 24912 Singleton Bend E, Marble Falls, TX 78654 4.6 113 reviews View larger map 24912 Singleton Bend East Marble Falls, TX 78654 Get directions 512-267-6310 Websiteflatcreekestate.com Hours of Operation Monday ‑ Sunday 11:00 AM ‑ 5:00 PM
129 locals recommend
Flat Creek Estate Winery
24912 Travis Peak Trail
129 locals recommend
Flat Creek is a really beautiful and close vineyard with tours. Flat Creek Estate Winery & Vineyard 24912 Singleton Bend E, Marble Falls, TX 78654 4.6 113 reviews View larger map 24912 Singleton Bend East Marble Falls, TX 78654 Get directions 512-267-6310 Websiteflatcreekestate.com Hours of Operation Monday ‑ Sunday 11:00 AM ‑ 5:00 PM
Wonderful area to hike, walk and view nature. A favorite of ours to get away to. 4.7 stars (3) Nature preserve On Hwy 1431 West of Lago Vista
88 locals recommend
Balcones Canyonlands National Wildlife Refuge
24518 Ranch Road 1431
88 locals recommend
Wonderful area to hike, walk and view nature. A favorite of ours to get away to. 4.7 stars (3) Nature preserve On Hwy 1431 West of Lago Vista
New Italian restaurant in Lago Shopping Center by Starbucks Open for lunch and dinner.
Bella Vista
New Italian restaurant in Lago Shopping Center by Starbucks Open for lunch and dinner.

Cedar Park Shopping & Restaurants - 20 minutes East on Hwy 1431

Cedar Park has many locally owned and a lot of the chain restaurants. Major grocery stores, Costco, fast food, a great multi-screen movie theater and retail stores.
One of my favorite and locally owned. 4.5 1,537 Google reviews $$ Low-key eatery serving eclectic Southwestern & Mexican fare such as tacos & chicken fried ribeye. Address: 700 E Hwy. 1431, (Whitestone Blvd Suite 204), Cedar Park, Open ⋅ Closes 10PM (512) 528-0889
79 locals recommend
Blue Corn Harvest Bar & Grill
700 E Whitestone Blvd
79 locals recommend
One of my favorite and locally owned. 4.5 1,537 Google reviews $$ Low-key eatery serving eclectic Southwestern & Mexican fare such as tacos & chicken fried ribeye. Address: 700 E Hwy. 1431, (Whitestone Blvd Suite 204), Cedar Park, Open ⋅ Closes 10PM (512) 528-0889
4.3 (787) · $$ · New American 1310 (Hwy. 1431) E Whitestone Blvd #500 Thin-crust pizza & New American eats accompany the wine list at this relaxed hangout with a patio.
29 locals recommend
The Grove Wine Bar & Kitchen - Cedar Park
1310 E Whitestone Blvd
29 locals recommend
4.3 (787) · $$ · New American 1310 (Hwy. 1431) E Whitestone Blvd #500 Thin-crust pizza & New American eats accompany the wine list at this relaxed hangout with a patio.
Favorite of ours for Tex-Mex. 25 minute drive. Locally owned. There may be a wait after 6pm. 4.4 (1,525) · $$ · Tex Mex 1600 (Hwy 1431) E Whitestone Blvd Bustling, family-operated eatery serving Tex-Mex fare & margaritas in a bright, modern setting.
39 locals recommend
Dos Salsas
1104 S Main St
39 locals recommend
Favorite of ours for Tex-Mex. 25 minute drive. Locally owned. There may be a wait after 6pm. 4.4 (1,525) · $$ · Tex Mex 1600 (Hwy 1431) E Whitestone Blvd Bustling, family-operated eatery serving Tex-Mex fare & margaritas in a bright, modern setting.
Great for families! Big menu and breakfast. 4.2 (479) · $$ · Barbecue 300 (Hwy. 1431) W Whitestone Blvd Laid-back spot for brisket, chicken & ribs, including all-you-can-eat options, plus breakfast tacos.
45 locals recommend
J&J BBQ & Burgers
20520 Ranch Rd 1431
45 locals recommend
Great for families! Big menu and breakfast. 4.2 (479) · $$ · Barbecue 300 (Hwy. 1431) W Whitestone Blvd Laid-back spot for brisket, chicken & ribs, including all-you-can-eat options, plus breakfast tacos.
Did you know Chuy's started in Austin!! 4.4 stars 1,345 Google reviews $$ Mexican restaurant Chain serving "big as yo' face" burritos & other Tex-Mex dishes in kitschy, Elvis-heavy settings. Located in: The Parke Address: 4911 183A, Cedar Park, TX 78613 Closes 10PM Menu: places.singleplatform.com Phone: (512) 260-7775
412 locals recommend
Chuy's
1728 Barton Springs Rd
412 locals recommend
Did you know Chuy's started in Austin!! 4.4 stars 1,345 Google reviews $$ Mexican restaurant Chain serving "big as yo' face" burritos & other Tex-Mex dishes in kitschy, Elvis-heavy settings. Located in: The Parke Address: 4911 183A, Cedar Park, TX 78613 Closes 10PM Menu: places.singleplatform.com Phone: (512) 260-7775
A great Austin hamburger restaurant! Another favorite of ours. 4.5 stars 902 Google reviews $$Hamburger restaurant Natural burgers, crinkle fries & hand-dipped shakes amid nostalgic decor at this mini-chain branch. Located in: 1890 Ranch Address: Building AC, 1890 Ranch, 1335 (Hwy. 1431) E Whitestone Blvd Suite 100, Cedar Park, TX 78613 Closes 9PM Menu: mightyfineburgers.com (512) 528-5421
7 locals recommend
Mighty Fine
1335 E Whitestone Blvd
7 locals recommend
A great Austin hamburger restaurant! Another favorite of ours. 4.5 stars 902 Google reviews $$Hamburger restaurant Natural burgers, crinkle fries & hand-dipped shakes amid nostalgic decor at this mini-chain branch. Located in: 1890 Ranch Address: Building AC, 1890 Ranch, 1335 (Hwy. 1431) E Whitestone Blvd Suite 100, Cedar Park, TX 78613 Closes 9PM Menu: mightyfineburgers.com (512) 528-5421
Great place for kids, adults too! We go there a lot. 4.2 stars (245) · $ · Hamburger restaurant 1890 Ranch (Hwy. 1431) 1465 E Whitestone Blvd (512) 259-9292 Closes 10PM Retro-style chain for steakburgers, hot dogs & other fast-food staples, plus frozen custard.
6 locals recommend
Freddy's Frozen Custard & Steakburgers
2602 W Pecan St
6 locals recommend
Great place for kids, adults too! We go there a lot. 4.2 stars (245) · $ · Hamburger restaurant 1890 Ranch (Hwy. 1431) 1465 E Whitestone Blvd (512) 259-9292 Closes 10PM Retro-style chain for steakburgers, hot dogs & other fast-food staples, plus frozen custard.
What can I say except it's the best! 4.6 2,213 Google reviews $$Warehouse in Cedar Park, Texas Members-only warehouse selling a huge variety of items including bulk groceries, electronics & more. Address: RD, 4601 183A, Cedar Park, TX 78613 Departments: Costco Bakery · Costco Food Court · Costco Gasoline · Costco Hearing Aid Center · Costco Pharmacy · Costco Photo Center · Costco Tire Center · WB Liquors & Wine Open ⋅ Closes 8:30PM (512) 690-9059
18 locals recommend
Costco Wholesale
4601 183A
18 locals recommend
What can I say except it's the best! 4.6 2,213 Google reviews $$Warehouse in Cedar Park, Texas Members-only warehouse selling a huge variety of items including bulk groceries, electronics & more. Address: RD, 4601 183A, Cedar Park, TX 78613 Departments: Costco Bakery · Costco Food Court · Costco Gasoline · Costco Hearing Aid Center · Costco Pharmacy · Costco Photo Center · Costco Tire Center · WB Liquors & Wine Open ⋅ Closes 8:30PM (512) 690-9059
It's a really nice Target! 4.0 stars 266 Google reviews $$Department store Retail chain offering home goods, clothing, electronics & more, plus exclusive designer collections. Located in: 1890 Ranch Address: 1101 C-bar Ranch Trail #2, Cedar Park, TX 78613 Departments: Target Mobile · Target Optical · Target Photo Center · CVS Pharmacy · Pizza Hut Express · Starbucks Closes 11PM (512) 456-2933
55 locals recommend
Target
10107 Research Blvd
55 locals recommend
It's a really nice Target! 4.0 stars 266 Google reviews $$Department store Retail chain offering home goods, clothing, electronics & more, plus exclusive designer collections. Located in: 1890 Ranch Address: 1101 C-bar Ranch Trail #2, Cedar Park, TX 78613 Departments: Target Mobile · Target Optical · Target Photo Center · CVS Pharmacy · Pizza Hut Express · Starbucks Closes 11PM (512) 456-2933
Great movie treater with stadium seats! 1890 Ranch Shopping Center 1335 (Hwy. 1431) E Whitestone Blvd (512) 259-6741 Chain of movie theaters, some with multiple screens, stadium seats & self-service ticketing kiosks.
26 locals recommend
Cinemark Cedar Park
1335 E Whitestone Blvd
26 locals recommend
Great movie treater with stadium seats! 1890 Ranch Shopping Center 1335 (Hwy. 1431) E Whitestone Blvd (512) 259-6741 Chain of movie theaters, some with multiple screens, stadium seats & self-service ticketing kiosks.
The Alamo Theater is the theater to go to in Austin. Eat your meal served at you movie seat. How great! 25 minute drive. 4.6 star 3,865 Google reviews $ Movie theater Stylish theater chain for new & classic films features cocktails & creative bites served seat-side. 14028 US-183, Austin, TX 78717 (512) 861-7070
70 locals recommend
Alamo Drafthouse Cinema Lakeline
14028 US-183
70 locals recommend
The Alamo Theater is the theater to go to in Austin. Eat your meal served at you movie seat. How great! 25 minute drive. 4.6 star 3,865 Google reviews $ Movie theater Stylish theater chain for new & classic films features cocktails & creative bites served seat-side. 14028 US-183, Austin, TX 78717 (512) 861-7070
Excellent outlet mall with some high-end retail stores. 4.4 stars 5,529 Google reviews Shopping mall in Round Rock, Texas Round Rock Premium Outlets is a 430,000-square-foot shopping mall located in Round Rock, Texas located on 200 acres. It is owned and managed by Simon Property Group, and part of Simon's Premium Outlets family of outlet malls. The shopping center has 125 stores. Address: 4401 N Interstate Hwy 35, Round Rock, TX 78664 Closes 9PM Phone: (512) 863-6688
174 locals recommend
Round Rock Premium Outlets
4401 N Interstate Hwy 35
174 locals recommend
Excellent outlet mall with some high-end retail stores. 4.4 stars 5,529 Google reviews Shopping mall in Round Rock, Texas Round Rock Premium Outlets is a 430,000-square-foot shopping mall located in Round Rock, Texas located on 200 acres. It is owned and managed by Simon Property Group, and part of Simon's Premium Outlets family of outlet malls. The shopping center has 125 stores. Address: 4401 N Interstate Hwy 35, Round Rock, TX 78664 Closes 9PM Phone: (512) 863-6688

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This is the Austin restaurant and bar that over looks Lake Travis and is so famous. A 30 minute drive. It's a place that people go so they can tell others "I've been to the Oasis on Lake Travis. Yes, the one that's a couple miles from Hippie Hollow". Nachos, salads & margaritas on tiered outdoor decks overlooking Lake Travis. 6550 Comanche Trail, Austin, TX 78732 Closes 9PM Menu: places.singleplatform.com Order: grubhub.com (512) 266-2442
507 locals recommend
The Oasis On Lake Travis
6550 Comanche Trail
507 locals recommend
This is the Austin restaurant and bar that over looks Lake Travis and is so famous. A 30 minute drive. It's a place that people go so they can tell others "I've been to the Oasis on Lake Travis. Yes, the one that's a couple miles from Hippie Hollow". Nachos, salads & margaritas on tiered outdoor decks overlooking Lake Travis. 6550 Comanche Trail, Austin, TX 78732 Closes 9PM Menu: places.singleplatform.com Order: grubhub.com (512) 266-2442
You can walk through the Capitol, it's beautiful and so historic. 4.7 stars (2,123) · Historical landmark 1100 Congress Ave (512) 463-4630 The 1888 granite & marble structure has a significant rotunda & dome plus House & Senate chambers.
1121 locals recommend
Texas Senate
1200 Congress Ave
1121 locals recommend
You can walk through the Capitol, it's beautiful and so historic. 4.7 stars (2,123) · Historical landmark 1100 Congress Ave (512) 463-4630 The 1888 granite & marble structure has a significant rotunda & dome plus House & Senate chambers.
One of Austin's famous places to party, eat, and drink. Can be a bit wild at night. Know for it's music venues.
395 locals recommend
East 6th Street
East 6th Street
395 locals recommend
One of Austin's famous places to party, eat, and drink. Can be a bit wild at night. Know for it's music venues.
One of our favorite places to walk. Large high end retail shopping area with a lot of great restaurants. The Domain 4.5 (7,550) · Shopping mall 11410 Century Oaks Terrace (512) 873-8099 Closes 9PM Outdoor mall offering a variety of upscale shops & department stores plus dining options & a cinema.
127 locals recommend
Domain NORTHSIDE
11821 Rock Rose Ave
127 locals recommend
One of our favorite places to walk. Large high end retail shopping area with a lot of great restaurants. The Domain 4.5 (7,550) · Shopping mall 11410 Century Oaks Terrace (512) 873-8099 Closes 9PM Outdoor mall offering a variety of upscale shops & department stores plus dining options & a cinema.
UT - The UT area is very interesting with a lot of people, stores, and collage type restaurants.
160 locals recommend
University of Texas at Austin
160 locals recommend
UT - The UT area is very interesting with a lot of people, stores, and collage type restaurants.
Well know park with a lot to do. Borders downtown Austin. Beautiful place to walk and see the people of Austin. 4.6 Stars (147) Riverlike reservoir for kayaking & rowing, plus trails alongside for jogging & wildlife viewing.
959 locals recommend
Lady Bird Lake
Ann and Roy Butler Hike and Bike Trail
959 locals recommend
Well know park with a lot to do. Borders downtown Austin. Beautiful place to walk and see the people of Austin. 4.6 Stars (147) Riverlike reservoir for kayaking & rowing, plus trails alongside for jogging & wildlife viewing.
An Austin icon. Adjoins Lady Bird Lake Park. 4.7 Stars (209) Beautiful natural spring swimming pool. 2201 Barton Springs Rd, Austin, TX 78704 austintexas.gov (512) 974-6300
2454 locals recommend
Barton Springs Municipal Pool
2131 William Barton Dr
2454 locals recommend
An Austin icon. Adjoins Lady Bird Lake Park. 4.7 Stars (209) Beautiful natural spring swimming pool. 2201 Barton Springs Rd, Austin, TX 78704 austintexas.gov (512) 974-6300
A fine steak house that's a favorite of ours for special occasion. A 30 minute drive and close to the Oasis Restaurant. Beautiful view that over looks Lake Travis. 4.5 Star- 486 reviews American, Steakhouse $$$$ Reviews “Lake Travis view and great prime rib.” “The lobster mac and cheese is the "BEST" in Texas.”
106 locals recommend
Steiner Ranch Steakhouse
5424 Steiner Ranch Blvd
106 locals recommend
A fine steak house that's a favorite of ours for special occasion. A 30 minute drive and close to the Oasis Restaurant. Beautiful view that over looks Lake Travis. 4.5 Star- 486 reviews American, Steakhouse $$$$ Reviews “Lake Travis view and great prime rib.” “The lobster mac and cheese is the "BEST" in Texas.”