Nice bar with excellent service .. cutest fun little stop especially if you love the movie .. I was…read morean 80s kid so this was pure nostalgia for me ... loved the vibe and the food was great ... the pork bbq sandwich was extremely good had an awesome sauce.. the chicken fried steak was also great...this was fun and a definite do

One of our favorite spots when in Kingsland. Such a great ambiance and you literally cannot go…read morewrong with any of their food options. My personal breakfast favorite is the shrimp and grits!! The service is always amazing and don't forget to swing by upstairs for a special little Chain saw massacre treat!

The food was okay overall--not amazing, but not terrible either. The highlight here is definitely…read morethe spectacular view, which makes it worth coming for a drink and the scenery. We ordered a few appetizers to sample the menu. The guacamole tasted like it came from a pre-made bag rather than freshly made, and the chips were stale. The calamari came with a good sauce, but it was overcooked and chewy. The bruschetta with steak and balsamic was enjoyable, though the bread was a bit too tough. For mains, the pesto chicken sandwich was very good--flavorful, well-sized, and satisfying. The Parmesan fries were also tasty and a nice side. Drinks, however, were a disappointment. The passion fruit mojito didn't taste like passion fruit at all, and there was barely any alcohol flavor. The watermelon jalapeño margarita was overwhelmingly spicy, more like hot sauce than a balanced cocktail. Even after sending it back, the second one was still too spicy to drink. Our sever was good and very attentive. Overall, I'd recommend this spot more for the view and a light bite rather than the cocktails or appetizers.

Staying at the condos attached to this bar & grill was fabulous. When at the pool a nice young man…read more(A&M shirt) delivered drinks pool side to us and we had snacks at the restaurant too. It's a big bonus to have a bar & grill so near.

The Syrah was great, the eggplant appetizer, Caesar salad, mushroom risotto, filet with Gorgonzola…read moreand the cheesecake!! I legit had the loosen my clothing to finish the cheesecake which was on another level good. We will be back without question. Great service. Quiet. Friendly staff.

Seasonal menu lends to variety. Lamb chops were cooked to perfection and accompanied by refreshing…read moredill couscous. Lobster linguini was divine, but sadly no longer on the menu; replaced with a bolognese that does not quite live up to its predecessor. Pizzas are decent, wood fired with fresh ingredient toppings, but could use a revamp on the crust recipe. I have had the charcuteries, which were a step up from a lunchable, and less than memorable dessert. Brunch menu is very good, enjoyed the full offerings and the sparkling wines are fantastic accompaniment. Considering that the restaurant is in a vineyard, the main dining area lacks ambiance and feels a bit more like a reception hall. Offers a small patio, but service is slow when separated. It's unfortunate that the restaurant can't make more use of the outside space for diners, but overall nice to have a decent restaurant in the area and will return.

I loved this place. Located and overlooking a Marina. We stopped by for brunch this morning. I…read moreordered the Mediterranean Benedict. It was really good. The eggs were fluffy and the hollindise sauce amazing. The service was good, but the view was outstanding. Thank you to The Lighthouse Restaurant for a super time.

I really wanted to enjoy this place. The setting certainly…read moregives it every opportunity to succeed. Sitting along the marina with boats gently coming and going, The Lighthouse has all the ingredients for an afternoon you don't want to end. Unfortunately, our experience never quite found its sea legs. We arrived with a party of five and walked up to the host stand where several young employees greeted us... sort of. We let them know there were five of us. They nodded. That was it. No "What's your name?" No "We'll get you on the list." No "It'll be about a 30-minute wait." Just... nodding. As more guests started filing in behind us, I finally walked back up and asked if they needed our name or phone number. The group looked at one another like I'd asked them to solve a calculus equation. Eventually someone located a scrap of receipt paper and a marker to write our information down. I'm choosing to believe it was someone's first day because otherwise, it was a genuinely confusing start. The patio was bustling, but considering Texas had apparently opened the Gates of Hades that afternoon, our group requested indoor seating. A plus? There was only one table seated inside and they were just having drinks. We thought it would be a very short wait. About thirty minutes later, one of the hosts finally asked, "Would y'all be okay sitting inside?" Our entire table answered in unison: "YES." Once seated, things improved... at least initially. The dining room overlooking the marina is comfortable, with large windows that let the view do most of the decorating. The televisions were on without dominating the room, making it easy for our family to settle in and enjoy something we hadn't done in years--simply sit around one table together and catch up. Thankfully, we had plenty to talk about because the food took a while to arrive. My brother and I decided to split The Shipwreck, the restaurant's signature sandwich. On paper, it sounded incredible: fried chicken, fried cream cheese, ham, bacon, lettuce, tomato, homemade blueberry jam, and an order of their truffle fries. That's a sandwich that practically dares you not to order it. Unfortunately, reality didn't quite match the menu. The biggest disappointment was the "homemade blueberry jam." It wasn't jam. It tasted exactly like canned blueberry pie filling. That one ingredient completely threw off the sandwich for me. (thankfully, just in case, we had asked for it on the side) Beyond that, it was... fine. Not bad. Not memorable. Just an average fried chicken sandwich wearing a few extra accessories in hopes of becoming something special. For more than twenty dollars, I wanted something that made me think about it on the drive home. Instead, I mostly thought about how much potential it had. The truffle fries were another miss. They arrived barely warm and were cold before we made it halfway through the basket. The promised truffle flavor was faint, there were a few shavings of Parmesan, and instead of the garlic aioli listed on the menu, we were served plain mayonnaise. Meanwhile, our server proved elusive. After taking our order and delivering the food, she seemed to disappear entirely. When she finally resurfaced to greet the table beside us, we took the opportunity to ask for our check before she vanished again. To be fair, two members of our party ordered the chicken fried steak and both enjoyed it, so there were certainly bright spots on the menu. But as a whole, none of us walked away particularly impressed. It's disappointing because The Lighthouse has so much working in its favor. The location is wonderful. The view is exactly what you'd hope for on Lake Travis. The atmosphere invites you to slow down and stay awhile. Now it just needs food and service that rise to meet the setting. As for me? The Lighthouse didn't quite guide me safely to shore. Next time, I'll be looking for another place to dock in search of a better meal.

Great food. They had trivia night on Monday and it was sooo much much. Most of the crowd was…read moreparticipating so the competition was fierce. Cold beer. Delicious burger. Def will be back.

Nice lunch. Was in town for reasons. Words and more words,…read moreonly place open on a monday.

Oh my goodness. My Italian heart & belly are happy. Their…read moresauce is divine. It's so good I bought a pint to bring home. The meatballs are homemade and the absolute perfect texture. No Sysco frozen meatballs here. The gelato is rich and creamy. The counter staff are lovely and so helpful. Love the Italian decor. Definitely will be back.

I hardly go to Italian restaurants because I'm not a pasta girl, but I have to say- I LOVE…read moreMandola's! I love the setup from walking in to walking out. Here's what's great about this restaurant: 1. Walk in and menus are in a basket by the door so you can browse the menu before sitting down... I like this because me an my friends take forever to order if we're at the table talking and getting distracted instead of looking at the menu. 2. The wine options. I HATE HATE HATE ordering a glass of wine and getting ripped off with a winky-dinky two finger deep glass for $5-$15... They ask you... do you want the 6oz or 9oz glass.... ummmm 9oz all the way! 3. The food.... the food is ALWAYS delicious. I even ate pasta there and liked it. So many non-pasta options and the pizza is above average. You can't go wrong if you eat here. Spacious indoor and outdoor seating and fast, friendly customer service!

We took a drive out to Kingsland based off a recommendation to check out Junction Prime (for a…read morebirthday) and am happy to report it was a wonderful experience. Nestled in a rather striking building, what awaited us was a wonderfully moody interior with large booths. Lots of tasteful touches and theming with a retro flair. We started with the bread (which was huge) and came with butter and roasted garlic bulbs. Also ordered the Caesar salad which was garlicky and improved with the grilled lemons and the calamari- Which tasted awesome with the aioli. Presentation was immaculate and the servers and restaurant managers were on point! They offered pleasant chat and stories. For entrees we got ribeyes (16oz!) Which was offered cut, Peter Luger style and split it. We ordered a ton of sides, and they were excellent. My favorites were the amazing truffle fries (generously thick cut, crispy) and the beets & cream (sweet and acidic) which complimented the steaks really well. The Brussels sprouts were excellent as well, not too sweet and roasted perfect. For the birthday the managers brought us complimentary desserts and a signed card which was a nice touch. Its not a cheap steakhouse by any means, but on average with any other steakhouse in this day and age. I do like that they do some things differently though and offered their own personal touches though, it stood out. Will definitely be back. We loved our time there, would highly recommend.

Came for an anniversary celebration and we're not disappointed. Great food with beautiful…read morepresentation and our server, Mindy was really delightful. Even got to meet the owner, a very kind gentleman. Certainly recommend and would come back for sure!

This place has all the right stuff - delicious drinks and food right on the lake. It may take a…read morelittle longer to get your food during peak time but it's worth the wait. Fries are seasoned to perfection and burgers are not overcooked. Margaritas are on point. What else do you need? Kids happy too. We'll be back - even when we're not on the lake.

This place has it all! Lakeside dining, air conditioned dining, live music, consistently good food…read moreand quick waitstaff. There is a food counter where you order sodas and food and a bar counter where you order all your alcoholic bevs. We've been coming here for years and have tried many things on the menu. We landed on 2-3 fave things we get every time. The order is never incorrect and there are no misses with the meals they turn out. Love their consistency. Recently we were turned on to the shrimp basket...so yummy! The pics of our baskets didn't do the size of the shrimp justice, so had to take one of our take home box. They are HUGE butterflied shrimp with a nice, light batter. Not a fan of their tartar sauce, but other than that, so yummy. My shrimp basket was on a bed of fries and my husband substituted onion rings for his fries. You can sub any sides. It's a hot spot for locals and visitors!