Great lakeside spot for dinner and drinks. Food was fantastic and drinks were great. Free chips and…read moresalsa while waiting for food. Staff was friendly. Excellent view and live music was great.

Tried them out on Saturday for a late lunch First time here…read more Parking is definitely limited, be prepared Walk down rock steps or a tram We walked down and then back up Was not too bad The young lady at front desk My goodness Her phone was in her hand and we were bothering her So much so, she neglected to tell us to order food from her when we stood in front of her and she waved us on saying sit anywhere We sat down at a table we picked, per her instructions, but there are no wait staffers except table bussers So we asked the bar who told us we had to order with our first impression, the aloof teen girl who seemed bothered So we go back to order and same thing- shes short in conversation, not nice about any of it, seemed very bothered like maybe she should've taken the day off kinda bothered But, we ordered Meanwhile I get drinks Nice people behind the bar but very forgetful and/or new? The pina colada they made my wife was terrible My jalapeño margarita was three sips n gone with all the ice in the cup No taste even with jalapeños in drink If it's not a beer in a bottle, I'm afraid I won't order it any more I had to go back to the bar three times to get my initial marg cause each of them kept saying they thought the other one was making it Rough Food Free chips and pasta sauce That's right, it was NOT salsa at all Terrible Shrimp Caeser salad and it was huge Shrimp was good but too much seasoning Caeser dressing was more like Italian dressing very strange Brown lettuce-with the lettuce scare going on I should've thought twice Hamburger my daughter had was good she said Ambiance was the lake Beautiful Bathrooms were clean with AC The fans in seating area were working fine and I was not uncomfortable without AC But remember, open air only Digital jukebox so we played music And sang along a little I'd say be warned, it was not a great experience and there was disappointment

Food and drinks are good for the most part just dont order the catfish unless you like the breading…read morefalling off before it get's to your table

We had a fun dinner here our first evening in Texas. The…read morerestaurant sits on Lake Travis and requires a little walking to get to from the parking lot. It is worth it though for the view of the lake, the vibe of sitting on the water, and for the fun of seeing all the fish that profit off of it. When we arrived, we were seated outside on their covered deck. Our server was friendly and got us our drinks quickly. He also gave us some recommendations as we were unsure what to get from the menu. I got the catfish tacos, which came with a salad as their side. The meal hit the spot. The catfish was cooked just right and well seasoned. It paired really well with the toppings of the taco, which were fruity and bright. The salad was also super refreshing and dressed to my liking. Overall it was a great, light dinner for me after traveling all day and did not take a chunk out of my wallet either. The most fun about this place is that they advertise their natural garbage disposal, the fish who swim near their dock. A few of my friends did not finish their meals and saved their fries for the fish. We may be adults, but we still had a lot of fun tossing fries at fish at the end of the evening. They also sell actual fish food inside if you have small children who would like to feed them more. Whether you are visiting the area with your friends or as a family with kids, this place has something to everyone's tastes.

We enjoyed our visit here! We were in the mood for mini golf and drove a bit further from central…read moreAustin to check this place out. It's connected to a variety of eating spots and shops and there's plenty of parking at nearby garages. We both opted to play mini golf and shared a hibiscus Paloma along the way. The staff were all quite attentive and helpful and our server was very prompt with giving us the menu and our drink! There are a few different holes you can try and some of the concepts were really interesting. One of my favorites was one where it shoots the golf ball up the wall and you watch it come down various ramps and musical instruments. This is a good spot for a date night or fun with friends and family. The mini golf area is smaller than some other mini golf spots I've visited in Houston but it was still a fun time. We finished the whole course in around 20-30 minutes and there wasn't a line. Seems to be a fun spot to visit on a weekend!

Was here for a work event during the week. We basically had the place to ourselves…read more Loved the vibe and fun play time with all Austin's inspired soul. The food is great, big portions though. The atmosphere is super chill and fun to hang out at. We had tremendous service both in the golf part and at the bar and restaurant. Its great for groups or dates. Cool vibe!

Amazing food, beautiful views, easy access from your boat when you dock. Service is amazing!read more

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.

Excellent beer, tasty food, and stunning views above the birds made for a lasting memory!read more

Great atmosphere, food and the quality is always amazing. We sat on the deck with our young…read morechildren and it was very family friendly even for a Friday evening. We always take visitors from out of town for the views, food and the vibes!

Oz is our "go to" for fantastic food. We've been going here since they opened (I'd guess a couple…read morehundred visits) and we've never been disappointed. The people that work at Oz are top notch and the owners (Chris and Shawn) are often there making sure the quality remains high. When they built Oz, they paid attention to the small details. Sound baffles, good televisions, innovative taps, lights, sound... it all just makes for a great ambiance that is comfortable and feels like home. They have great outdoor seating and a playground and games for kids. Our favorites are the Oz burger, the crispy chicken tacos, shrimp tacos, Brussels sprouts and the happy hour pretzel and queso. The skinny margarita is great and my wife mixes the cucumber and lavender cocktails. The ability to pour your own and get creative is fun. Highly recommend you give it a try.

What a cool spot! Pour your own beer + wine is such a fun concept. I was able to try two different…read morebeers for a very reasonable price. There are glitches with the machines sometimes so I caught a couple of incorrect charges that the staff was happy to correct, but be vigilant when reviewing your check. Food here is great! Got the cod tacos and buffalo wings to share. Very generous portion of cod in the taco and giant wings. Buffalo sauce was on point. We got a kids charcuterie board for the kids (so cute) that came with a large soft pretzel, fruits, vegetables, ham and cheeses. They enjoyed it! We chose to sit outside so that the kids could play on the little play structure. They loved it, and we loved that they were occupied!

Despite the namesake, I have never actually had an oyster here!…read more However, for a random little space in the middle of the Domain Whole Foods, you can discover some incredible beer finds here! Seriously, some of their selections are rare, out of production, or just off the beaten beer track and never overly-priced! Granted, while I have only come here specifically for beers, I haven't had a chance to try much of their food selection except for the parm fries, which were just a tad dry, but easily fixable. I may need to start chowing when I come here especially when doing one of their specialty high abv flights! Always a great go-to for a low-key Sunday Funday, though, it is an extremely small space, but the seating turnover is pretty consistent, so you can sample or shop WF if there isn't a spot open and by the time you return there will likely be one!

Tip: 3-5 pm daily $10.50 dozen oysters!…read more Tried the Wonder Boy Hefeweisen and Robert Earl Keene Amber on draft - like 'em both!

10000% worth the drive from anywhere in town - maybe even out of town. So peaceful and magical when…read moreit's quiet on a weekday. Can't even imagine how great it must be to own a boat and step right off to eat at a place as beautiful as this. Just went on a busy Sunday night for a birthday party, and after a miscommunication within our party after having been sat a table, we thought it was a free-for-all table situation and we could move to another table, scanning the QR code to order. Not so. The other patron came up within 20 seconds of us trying to grab the other table, saying he had been waiting on it. We went back to our original table, apologizing profusely to him, in a situation that took all of about 3 minutes or less from start to finish. Not only did I quickly realize the host staff had clocked the entire thing and didn't say anything to us (leaving the other patron to do so instead) and as if we weren't embarrassed enough by making the mistake ourselves, the grimacing passive aggressive looks that the hostesses proceeded to give us for the rest of the two hours we were there started to veer into a seriously absurd level of pettiness. One of my family members even mentioned they walked by and heard the hostesses actively talking bad about us. That was VERY clear to me after being able to see them sending horrible vibes our way the rest of the time! You would think we had stood up on the tables and screamed bloody murder for an hour, or made their jobs impossible for hours on end. We are kind, respectful people and spent good money - which for a family of very humble means, was a very special occasion celebrating our grandmothers 78th birthday. We went out of our way to apologize to the hosts specifically for any inconvenience and confusion we may have caused, and all I can say is.... as native Austinites, this is not the kind of hospitality I would ever expect at a MML restaurant, or a longtime local institution, but ESPECIALLY a place where people are shirtless, kids are running around - a place that seemingly aims to be laid back or unpretentious. My dad used to come here in the 80s and I just left feeling so icky on his behalf, as he was the one who heard the hosts talking bad about our family, and it is a big deal for him to go out and spend $15 on a beer. When we apologized on our way out, all we got from the hostesses was an air of thinly veiled contempt and snobbiness that made me understand the criticisms of this place now catering to a certain level of elites. We were told that sometimes it's seat-yourself, sometimes it's not, depending on how busy they are. Seems like a pretty reasonable, (maybe even common) mistake then......?! I get that we screwed up, and as a former hostess I know you're just trying to do your job (and it's a hard job in a sprawling place like this on a busy night) but honestly, was this THAT serious? All that said, the food runners absolutely killed it and were anticipating our needs left and right. They were working so hard and were really helpful. The food was so flavorful and fresh. The waitstaff also helped us intercept a sundae we ordered also that we could add candles to it, and they sang happy birthday, which somehow felt especially generous after the hostile vibes I was picking up on up to that point. I'll be back because natural places like this are so hard to come by, but seriously wish the maturity of the (hostess') service could reflect Austin culture and values. A little more humility might go a long way - especially to justify those high-class prices.

Met some friends as part of a meet up group here a week or so ago. The weather was chilly in the…read moremorning so they had turned on the fire pits, which were really nicely done. I hung out for a couple of hours. Parking situation is horrible on a busy day! All the street signs say no parking and their lot is tiny. We drove around for 15-20 min before we eventually found a spot we kind of made work in their lot. I enjoyed some chicken tenders and friends and a yummy coconut based cocktail that I really enjoyed. It's a beautiful location with decent, but expensive food options. Great place to hang out if you have a boat and need a pit stop!