Went for "open mic" - my first time there. Experience was great. Friendly vibe. Customers…read morecheered on everyone. Will be back many more times. I am not from this area - just visiting. One of the best open mic experiences I had. Thanks.

I enjoyed the Grilled PB&J Sandwich. The selection of a half dozen beers is inconspicuously located…read morein the back of the bar. Thirsty Goat amber ale, by Thirsty Planet Brewing Company, is exceptional. Service was personable and attentive. Live music by Dakota Spellman was fantastic, with lively applause from the crowd.

4.5 Stars We…read morecelebrated a birthday here and had a very special time :) 5 stars to the best French Onion Soup ($7) I have ever had. And the amazing warm homemade sourdough bread with the whipped garlic butter. Yes, I know it's a steak house and I didn't have steak but that French Onion Soup was just that outerworldly - rich carmelized onion base with a circle of bread and a thick gooey layer of melted gruyere = HEAVEN! I also had a bite of the ahi tuna appetizer ($14) and the firecracker shrimp (swimming in mayo), tasty but nothing noteworthy - hence a 4 star overall rating. I wish I could give half stars. Staff is awesome. The interior is pretty casual-nice, and dimly lit.

This place has Amaaaaazing service and delicious food. We enjoyed the salmon and the ribeye. Then…read morewe topped it off with bread pudding and brownie sundae. The owners came by the table multiple times and shared a laugh. We will be back!

We had a reservation at 5pm on a Sunday. There was no one there so we had the place to ourselves…read more The location is about 40 minutes from downtown. It is serene and peaceful. I had a wine tasting with three different glasses of wine. The chicken empanadas were delicious with their red sauce. We also had the sausage. I had steak with rosemary potatoes. The steak was flavorful, the chimichurri was vibrant, and the portions were large. The potatoes were perfectly cooked and seasoned. My partner had the carrots, which were also tasty with a slight smoky flavor. We had the dulce de leche cheesecake as well. It was very delicious. Our server was very friendly and helpful. I would definitely return to El Gaucho.

Loved the winery! It's such a cool place. All the wine from the tasting was delicious. Mark was…read morekind and helpful with walking us through the menu. We also tried the ribeye and it was top tier. I will be back.

Fantastic patio atmosphere and waiter Jessie was very helpful and professional. I'm certain he's…read moretasted every menu item!

I made a reservation days ahead of time, had me waiting and I'm not exaggerating 8 minutes at the…read morehost stand and they were aware we were there. Waiting 20+ minutes for a pińa colada, the bartender took way too long with that . We went on a Sunday night and there wasn't that many people for her to be backed up. They definitely need more employees. Alcoholic beverages are average for the way they're crazy expensive . The inside needs to be updated & a good clean up. Food wait time is 30+ minutes, mind you NOT ALOT OF CUSTOMERS. I feel bad for the server because it's not her fault but dear lord HIRE MORE EMPLOYEES. The food was average, broccoli tasted microwaved & unseasoned. has a nice view but wouldn't come here again.

You guys!!! Iron Wolf rocks!!! I am IN LOVE with the Hotscotch...it's whiskey made with pepper and…read morebutterscotch. It's so smooth and tasty on its own. The hints of sweet & spice hit just right! This is a small batch distillery and in addition to whiskey they also make rum, gin, and vodka. The distillery sits on 15 acres so there's ample space for large groups. Like most places of its type in hill country, they've got food trucks, live music, play areas for kids and they're dog-friendly. They've even got a bocce ball setup as well as other games of that sort. The tasting room is modern rustic, farmhouse-country chic and it's also pretty spacious. The craft cocktails are out of this world. My favorite is the espresso martini made with Hotscotch. Seriously one of the best drinks ever. My boyfriend really loved the old fashioned. It's made with Hotscotch & bourbon. Super nice folks working at Iron Wolf. So knowledgeable and seemingly love to be there. Vibes like nobody's business.

We visited on an unusually warm and very windy Sunday. This is an expansive property featuring…read morelarge patios, lawn seating areas, a separate cigar bar building, three stages, and a food truck. There is a very comfortable indoor area featuring tabletops, comfy couch seating, and large screen TVs. For the parents looking for a day out, there is a play area for the kiddos. Leashed pets are also welcome at the ranch. Craft cocktails are featured here using their spirits. Our crew loved their Old Fashioneds, Espresso Martinis, Mojitos, and an Evervessant Gin Martini. All of our cocktails were expertly made by their mixologists. All of the staff were so friendly and accommodating, and we were treated like regulars on our first, but not last, visit. We did take advantage of their cigar offerings and enjoyed a beautiful Dominican cigar, gale force winds be damned! Check out their website, as there are regularly scheduled concerts and events.

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.

Horrible service. Wrong appetizer, but they gave us the correct one and left the wrong one. That…read morewas good. Waiter said the bar tender was an ass and wouldn't add sugar water to tea. We left after 1 and a half hours, we hadn't got our food. When we went to close out they acted embarrassed and didn't charge for appetizers and tea.

Fun music, the two young women sang great and they were fun to watch. We had them play for three…read morehours at our company family picnic, and even though there were other activities going on, everyone enjoyed their music. First time we added a band, and it was a good idea. Price was very reasonable.

From the owner: Shakedown puts on an energetic show to keep everyone, young and old, on the floor dancing and…read moresinging along. Our dynamic band of talented musicians have decades of performing experience. Unlike some narrowly focused cover bands, Shakedown covers a wide range of genres, spanning from Sinatra to George Strait to AC/DC. We specialize in the pop and rock and Motown dance hits of the 70s and 80s, and we frequently add to our already extensive list of country songs and current hits by artists like Bruno Mars, Maroon 5, Megan Trainor, Elle King and Daft Punk. For any event - corporate party, wedding reception, charity gala, or fraternity party, we've got your party music!

Paula was my instructor for the better part of a year. She was fantastic! I learned more than I…read morecould have expected, and lessons were surprisingly fun. Paula was respectful about my time in regard to scheduling and understanding that people learn at different paces. She was always patient. I would happily take lessons with her again!

Paula Maya gave a wonderful performance for my fundraising event! She is so professional and guests…read morewere absolutely delighted with her set. It feels amazing to support local musicians and Paula is definitely a crowd favorite!

Packed the house and had a blast with great food, drinks, music, and staff that worked hard for…read morecustomers.

Great show! The music was great and the the singers unbelievable!! The band was well coordinated…read moreand delivered an awesome show. We will be following them for more! Your band is addictive!

Good entertainment Good environment…read more Wonderful people Great place Beer is cold Clean

Caddie Shack is the member's bar for the Point Venture Golf Club…read more It is open to the general public. Yeah, you will pay about twenty cents more for each beer than do the members. You will barely notice the extra expense. * * * The Caddie Shack is probably closer to the look and feel of a British pub than are most of the fake British pubs you find in the United States. No - it is not because they serve British beer. They don't serve bitters or microbrews of any kind. They serve Bud Light and Shiners and Coronas. No it is not because they have wainscoting or tartan carpets or the British Premier League on TV. The building is prefab aluminum sheeting. The decoration is negligible. They have basketball and baseball on TV. They got air hockey, shuffleboard and pool. This place could be a military canteen on an army base. It could be a rec room in somebody's house. * * * So what's so British pub-like about a prefab aluminum shack with bar games and cans of lager beer? What makes a real British pub is the sense of community. It is THE public house in the village. There is no other common place to meet - except church. There is no McDonald's. There is no Starbucks. Where do you go to meet your mates? The local. And there is one and only one local. The minute you enter the pub - you feel like you have walked into a family living room - Because this is where the whole family is hanging out. * * * Point Venture is at the very very tippity tip of Lago Vista. It is a good seven miles of twisty-turny driving from FM 1431. It is surrounded on three sides by water. It is far from everything else in the state of Texas. So the only people who go to the Caddie Shack are the people who live in Point Venture. There is one other restaurant near the marina in Point Venture. But otherwise - the Caddie Shack is what there is. So this is where people come and this is where people hang out. Management makes a point to have music most nights. There are regular poker tournaments. (Big cash penalty if you show up late.) There are big sheets of paper on the wall marking everyone's bet on who is going to win the NFL Divisional Championship games this week and what the point spread will be. A lot of people have signed up for bets. It is not that everyone is buddy buddy with everyone else. (People aren't buddy buddy with everyone else in a British pub either). Married couples sit at their tables by themselves playing Buzztime trivia or watching what's on TV. Groups of three and four play the various bar games. Some couples have conversations, soulful or otherwise, just sitting at the bar. This is the place you go in Point Venture, if you don't want to stay home and watch Netflix. Hanging out here is as routine as hanging out in the snack bar in your dorm. * * * I am not a Point Venture kind of a guy. I could never afford the spectacular houses on the lake. Those houses look small from the road. They go down three or four stories BELOW street level. The lower lakefront levels are palatial and magnificent. I don't play golf. I don't like boats. I don't drive a pick-up truck. (The mansions have two or three.) But Caddie Shack just melds in nicely with the Point Venture lifestyle. Any place that brings people together, serves the function of bringing people together. I like the vibe and feeling of Caddie Shack. * * * Now being a twisted Austin yuppie, I can go back to pursuing my obsessions. I like eight ingredient cocktails. I like unsigned bands with songs in 8/17 time. I like violent Korean movies. I like Iranian braised meat dishes with sour lime. What passes over my plate changes every day. I eat some of the most interesting meals in the world. But when I walk into a place where I am eating, I never recognize a single person.