Food was great. Great playground area for kids. Giovanni was are waiter. He was fabulous and…read moreattentive to all or needs. Great shaded areas outside.

Gio was an excellent server and managed our large party with impressive attention to detail.read more

Vida Verde Kitchen -- A Hidden Gem That's Worth Finding…read more Austin is overflowing with trendy restaurants where the food is decent, the lighting is aggressive, and the wait time requires a light snack and a personality shift. I tend to avoid those places. Vida Verde Kitchen, thankfully, is not that. Tucked into a great area but slightly hidden (the kind of spot you feel proud to "discover"), Vida Verde feels like a restaurant that exists for people who actually want to eat, not just post. The menu is a thoughtful fusion of Tex-Mex, fresh flavors, and Americana--familiar enough to be comforting, but creative enough to keep things interesting. Yes, it's a bit overpriced, but the food earns its confidence. The guacamole is an absolute must, and anything leaning Tex-Mex is consistently solid. I can vouch. The wait staff deserves real credit here--knowledgeable, attentive, and genuinely invested in the food and experience, which goes a long way these days. The atmosphere hits that Austin sweet spot: industrial touches softened by lush green foliage. It's stylish without trying too hard, which is rare and appreciated. If I had one note? This place needs a happy hour and a few more solid specials. Do that, and Vida Verde becomes dangerous--in the best way. Overall: a unique, thoughtful restaurant that avoids the hype trap and delivers where it matters. Definitely worth your time (and thankfully, not hours of it).

So we came today for Mother's Day lunch. My husband called a few weeks ago to make the reservation…read moreand because of the size they said we would get a private room. This "private room" is just the back part of the restaurant and it is not private. Then they had a 2 man Karaoke duo singing the whole entire time right next to us! It was unbearable, so loud, not even good karaoke! We could not talk at all, we came to spend time with our family. These things should have been explained before we booked! The food came an hour later and hour and half for the rest of the table, so half of our table was done eating and waiting. They didn't even bring out the kids first, so then kids were starving. The quality of the food is good, but they really need to plan better. Would never bring a large group here. It's fine for a small table.

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!

Great spot to have a beer and watch a game with friends. It's covered from the rain and has a few…read morefood trucks that will bring food to your table.

Excellent additions to the menu this year. Old Austin BBQ is on point with their brisket and smoked…read morewings. The beef and lamb gyro from Sosa's also exceeded expectations. If you're in a football mood, swing by for lunch too!

Just had an amazing experience at Beachside Billy's…read more Conner, our server, was absolutely fantastic - super kind, friendly, and made our family feel right at home. The food was delicious and came out quickly, perfect for a relaxing weekend getaway. We loved sitting on the patio, enjoying the stunning view of the lake while playing a board game with the fam (shoutout to the Bungalows across the street, great stay!). Can't wait to come back and visit again soon!

Go for the ambiance. Leave before you get hungry. The drinks were great! Food was hit or miss. We…read morewent as a big group and half the food was good the other half was terrible. The QR code ordering was awful - no waitstaff just food and drink runners. Not even water - you have to buy bottled water. and the worst part is that you're asked to tip with the amounts starting at 20%. Ridiculous!

What a truly relaxing experience. My partner and I came here to have an afternoon for ourselves…read more The interior was so cute with comfy chairs and various spots to sit. We drank a few glasses of wine and beer and ordered some small plates. The Sauvignon Blanc was so crisp. The smoked Gouda pimento dip was really good. Service was amazing, attentive, and genuinely so friendly. We will definitely be back to try more of the menu.

The team at S&P has been amazing and so accommodating with our weekly Mahjong nights this summer!…read moreAustin has been especially helpful making sure we having everything we need throughout the evening without interrupting play. It is a great spot to host small group events (like Mahjong or Poker Nights!) - we are lucky to have this little gem in the neighborhood!

This was the best birthday celebration I can recall having in years. It was over 100 degrees…read moreoutside so we were a bit worried about our reservations on the lake and the tavern being a hot day, but that was totally unnecessary. My group was given two boats for a very roomy experience with canopies for lots of shade if desired (but these were pulled back at night to enjoy the stars), there was even shaded areas on the lake (if you want to sip a cocktail with the boat shading you) on a lillypad to float if desired. The lake breeze and the wind as the boats cruised make it completely cool both on the lake and on the floating tavern. A rental of time at Floating Tavern is completely an experience that feels like you are out of the United States. It is so exotic! They cater your day totally to what you want to do. Want jet skis? Fine. Want to go cliff diving? Fine. Want to just cruise the lake or take a trip with music? That works too. Just chill out sipping a cocktail on a lillypad or floating? Go for it. Once your water time and cruise time is completed, the real fun begins. With expert captains having given us a great lake tour, we pulled up to the floating tavern and that was just incredible. I brought electric candles for the table to level up the experience a bit but they did it all so well with or without them and it was so roomy even for our large group! They had dimmed lights for ambiance, a mixologist squeezing fresh juices for us for amazing drinks she made with the alcohol we brought, (their alcohol package may be easier next time as it is very affordable) and we had two chefs creating small bites for us hot and cooked right there on the tavern as the sun set and we were surrounded only by lake and stars, docked right there in the middle of the lake. The service was exemplary and far beyond our expectations of fun and being catered to. You can bring some of your own food too to make a full party if desired. The communication leading up to the event was exceptional and I'll be honest, I would much rather book this experience with friends a few times a year then ever buy a boat. It is the best lake experience and lake dining you will ever have and the hosts are a huge part of the fun of the day. True experts at what they do and we are a group of well traveled, well dined foodies (including two professional chefs) and we were completely wowed at our evening. It's the vibe that gets you. You will completely shake off all stress spending an evening this way!

From the owner: Known for creating an intimate atmosphere, the Floating Tavern is a unique combination of cuisine,…read morelive entertainment and boat life. Only accessible by boat, our captains will navigate you to the Floating Tavern with options to visit any of the Lake Travis Northshore attractions along the way. Once arriving at the tiki tavern, patrons enjoy, dinner, drinks and a live show in the most unique setting.

My deck needed structural repairs. My painter recommended Riley at Everything Outdoors. Riley was…read moregreat to work with. They got the job done quickly and the work they did was excellent. Riley was meticulous during the final inspection. He takes pride in his work. Highly recommend.

James did amazing work on my remodel and I highly recommend him! He always has your best interest…read morewhile finding subs and really works hard to come up with best options. James is a very trust worthy and professional with the highest level in attention to details. Can't thank him and his crew enough for such great work!

Sonny is always behind schedule and doesn't show up when he says he will (he'll always have an…read moreexcuse). He made decisions without confirming with us which costed us thousands to fix. He changed our plans after we had spoken to sub contractors (like electricians, plumbers) and the end result is not at all what we wanted. As the professional, he should be asking clarifying questions to ensure we're on the same page. Six months later, the mortar is falling apart and of course, he didn't respond to text messages after payment.

I am pained to write this review, but am upset with Sonny and his work ethic…read more Last year in Oct. I hired Sonny to create a landscaped yard in our new house for my mom, who I was caregiving for, after strokes and being diagnosed with advance stages of Alzheimer's and vascular dementia. We were supposed to meet up at a landscape/garden center a few weeks before our project started. Sonny didn't show up to the appointment, however he called and apologized profusely and said he had an landscape emergency for another client and wouldn't be able to make it *after I called to figure out where he was.* I didn't make a big deal about it and was understanding because crap happens and sometimes it's unavoidable. After we agreed upon the project - it was supposed to start the second week of November. I called him to confirm the weekend before the project was supposed to start and was told that he wouldn't be able to be there until two weeks later, due to other projects being pushed back, because of the rain. Again, was understanding because it happens. *I shouldn't have been* Sonny did not order all of the plants we had discussed, but charged me for them - telling me that it wasn't the right season for them, however he'd be back during spring to plant the other plants and had already pre-ordered them, but couldn't get them in until then. We still were able to plant the trees, roses and other plants, so I figured this was just normal practice and was okay with waiting for spring to come, so we'd finish with the planting. I also had purchased bulbs from Costco and had asked them to plant them. I printed instructions for the specific bulb types, so I could be sure our peony bulbs were planted correctly - however while I was inside caring for my mom, Sonny threw all of the bulbs randomly through our front and back yard and figured that would be sufficient. Because of that - only 3 out of 9 peony plants grew. I would have preferred to been consulted as to WHERE I wanted the bulbs to be planted, as I have a shaded area in our backyard, that would have been perfect for the peonies. 2 weeks later, the team did their work and Sonny was there for the planting. He didn't do the sprinklers *his friend does,* and when I asked them to show me how to use the sprinklers before they left, his friend told me that I could call them to stop by to reprogram it when I planted new plants. I should have insisted, but honestly I was trying to pick my battles, because as a caregiver - you never know when you really need to fight for your loved one. I was exhausted and just let it go. During the winter months, we had an issue with flooding in a portion of our yard AND it turns out Sonny and his team did NOT fill in dirt holes on the sides of our yard, where they installed a metal landscaping edge. I decided to email In March after our neighbors mentioned the additional water and the carved out dirt around that area, and was told he'd get back to me after the weekend. *Guess what, he didn't. Big surprise!* I decided to follow up with him again in June. He told me that due to covid, he was out of business and no longer landscaping. I couldn't verify if he was telling the truth, so I asked for a refund on the plants. He told me they planted everything we had ordered and I had to email him a few times with line item receipts and prices, in order to get any sort of refund. He had said he wasn't in the area to do any work, so I wasn't going to try and get him to fix the work they screwed up. However - it is very clear to his YELP and business pages that Sonny is in fact STILL doing business and just doesn't want to fix the issues he caused in our yard. I think our job was an easy job and a nice paycheck of 13k for easy work. I had loved the idea of supporting our ex military by working with him and he alluded that his military background forced him to be diligent, hardworking and honest. However through his own actions, he's proved that it is not the case. In my opinion, following up with our job and installing the additional plants/fixing the parts of the yard they messed up - was/is small potatoes compared to the jobs he's getting due to Covid. I've heard from many other landscaping businesses that people are putting more money into their yards, due to having to stay home more and he's clearly still working. He just didn't want to help us, after he was paid and the initial work was done. Please don't use this company. He will not stand by his work or follow up. And if he gets a bigger job, he'll probably make excuses as to why he can't finish your yard, too. *I'd also like to add that I myself, am a small business owner and have been running it from home for almost 6 years. I would NEVER treat customers the way he has and that should have been my first clue.

When I lived nearby this little dive bar on Volente Road was a stop on my home from work to have a…read morebrew or two. Nothing has really changed here 10 years later. Well they do offer seltzers now along with beer and wine. The patio is the place to be especially when there is live music. They do have a pool table and indoor stage by the bar but I prefer the patio as you can kick back by the stream smoke a cigar, play a board game, or just chill with your friends. I'm not sure if they still host their Halloween party but back in the day it was legendary and packed!

Twin Creeks Ice House has been around for 34 yrs, and its a treasure. Live Austin original music,…read moreNO cover, excellent wait staff, wonderful owner, Tom. Large outdoor stage, and nice indoor stage, too. Beer, wine, no hard booze. Open late. Worth the little cruise to get there, on FM 2769. Fire pit, picnic tables, a nice creek next to you. The quality of talent is some of the best that Austin offers up; In a few weeks time, we caught Dennis Jay, Groovin' River, My Life Among the Cannibals, PJ & the Percolaters, and Cypress Creek Band.