Came to Wakesurf Saloon and honestly? This place gets it. Such a fun, high-energy spot whether…read moreyou're coming to watch a game, hang with friends, play games, or fully commit to karaoke main-character energy The vibe is laid-back but lively--perfect for group hangs or spontaneous nights out. There's always something going on, so you're never bored. Now let's talk drinks because WOW. The drinks are delicious, and my absolute favorite was the Cherry Limeade--so refreshing, perfectly balanced, and dangerously easy to sip.

I wanted to like this place, but it was a disappointing experience from start to finish. The TVs…read moreare pretty subpar, yet it feels like plenty of money has been spent on everything except improving the customer experience. The bartenders weren't very friendly or welcoming, which didn't help the atmosphere. The place was uncomfortably hot. They keep the garage doors open, but it doesn't seem like the air conditioning is doing much, if anything. On top of that, the crowd was pretty trashy and not the type of environment I'd want to spend an evening in. The bathrooms were another major issue. They looked like they hadn't been cleaned in a long time and smelled strongly of urine. My wife said the women's restroom was especially disgusting and in need of serious attention. There's also no food served, which makes it hard to justify staying for any length of time. Overall, I wouldn't recommend this place.

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.

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

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!

Five of us girls met up here on Friday night at 6:30. We had the most attentive and friendly…read moreserver. Three of us had arrived earlier and ordered already and our server came by to greet us two and take our drink order right away if we were ready. We were not so she gave us some time and came back. Throughout the night, she checked on us. At the end of the night, she offered to split all our checks and remembered everyone's orders and how to to accurately split the drinks. Each lady paid for an appetizer. The appetizers were all very good though I would say there are limited gluten free options. The girls shared the Tempura Cauliflower. It looked really good and apparently was also delicious but unfortunately not gluten free. The Charcuterie Board with cheese, salami, pepperoni, and smoked salmon was yummy, as were the brussel sprouts and chicken kabobs. The server said the marinade was not gluten free but I decided to eat it anyways. The chicken was juicy and seasoned well. I really liked the brussel sprouts too. The Dirty Martinis and Paper Plane were great. My friend had the Cucumber cocktail but opted for soda water instead of Sprite and she said it was really good. It looked pretty. The restaurant offers a nice vibe for hanging out and has a great selection of cocktails, wines, and food. I didn't get a chance to try an entree but I'm sure they are good. We had the best server so I'd say this place is a winner.

What a great place to celebrate a birthday! They presented music, singing and Bread Pudding with a…read moreSparkler to the Birthday guest. Everyone enjoyed the outstanding and delicious food and drinks. The service was also first rate. Best part was the ambiance! Everyone was super friendly and sound level was perfect. Allowing us to enjoy our conversations and good times. This is now our favorite Lakeway Restaurant. Please open for lunch so that we can enjoy you more often!

This place is close to where I'm staying right now. From previous reviews, it says it's Sichuan…read moredishes. The place is easy to find, clean and welcoming owners I assumed. Good selection of foods and this time, I tries their salt and pepper short ribs and sweet and sour soup. The short ribs are savory but missed the flavor of salt and pepper. I will give it a try again and see other options in their menu. Update to follow....

Still my go to for great Sichuan food and great service. Enjoy coming in a large group to enjoy all…read morethe different dishes.

food amazing and great service from Katrina! beautiful location and view. !!!!!!!!!!!!read more

Ever since Vaquero's opened this Steiner Ranch location, they have been an excellent place to have…read morea family dinner, a casual lunch, a large group dinner and even a fun solo diner eat at the bar meal. What I like best - if you ever experience an problem - be it small issue with the food, not enough ice in your drink, whatever - they just take care of it. No stress involved. They just make it right. But - problems are rare. The food is great. Be it chicken fried steak, Ribs, steaks, fish or any of the variety of TexMex dishes, you can not go wrong. Try Vaquero's! You'll enjoy the food and the experience.

This place is honestly just a whole vibe. It feels like the neighborhood hangout--lots of people,…read moregood energy, and you can tell folks actually enjoy being there (not just eating and leaving). First thing I noticed? It's super clean and really comfortable. Like, the kind of place where you sit down and immediately think, "Yeah... I could stay here for a while." The ambiance is laid-back, cool, and just easy. Now let's talk food--because WOW. The tacos were packed with flavor and seriously delicious. No complaints there at all... I might've been a little too happy while eating them. I did get a skinny margarita, and I'm not gonna lie--it was good, but it showed up looking a little... shy. Smaller than I expected and a bit pricier than I would've liked. But hey, the food definitely made up for it, so I'll let it slide this time. And the staff? Super friendly across the board. The waiters, manager, bartenders--everyone was cool, welcoming, and just easy to talk to. Makes a big difference. Overall, I'd definitely recommend this spot. Great food, great people, great vibe... just maybe order two margaritas if you're feeling festive.

Love the food but went in 20mins before close and they told me the kitchen was closed already. Not…read morea great way to build flat sales