As a foodie and journalist, I would choose Saigon Café, 100%. I have been to a lot of places not…read moreonly in Austin but around the world and their food is amazing and their customer service was amazing. I recommend it to all locals and friends!!!

This place is fire we went for valentines day and had such an amazing meal and crimbruleread more

The food is amazing for people that are wanting to try Mexican food they have a wide variety of…read morefood and drinks to choose from.The servers are very kind and helpful.The servers I got were Karina and Lesly they are very kind and knowledgeable about the menu and gave me and my family great recommendations on the food and drinks, if you were planning on visiting this restaurant you should ask for one of these servers as they know what they do.

OMG! The Valentines Day street tacos are unbelievable! Service is always awesome, but these tacos…read morestole my heart. Just add a couple squeezes of lime, and dive in. It is amazing! Jose is one of the best bartender/manager and it was his recommendation. It is my new favorite dish! And I have always Santa Caterina! Just a wonderful experience every time!

The League Tavern is a gastropub…read more "Gastropub". That word is so 2010's. A decade ago calling yourself a "gastropub" was the coolest thing in the hospitality industry. Now, it is a lost artifact of another decade, along with Swedish House Mafia and Britney Spears. The League calls itself a retro reminder of the eating clubs of the 1920's and 1930's. It is pretty damm good as a gastropub. It would not really want to be an eating club of the Prohibition era. Menus in that era could be pretty awful. Mashed parsnips. Liver and onions. Greens that have been cooked to death. Tough steaks. Low quality lager beer. The Indian Puddings were all right. The fish was great if it was fresh. I wish they would bring back Welsh Rarebit. But the League sticks to a contemporary menu ... And I am glad they do. Their contemporary dishes are just great. I had a faro salad with grilled shrimp on top. The faro salad was everything I would want a grain salad to be. (I have had some awful tabboulehs and quinoa salads in my time.) The shrimp were completely lovely. Prices are high - but that is what comes with being a gastropub. The concept is: Pay more. Eat higher quality. The Lakeway market will certainly support the League in the prices it wants to charge. The selection on the menu - and for that matter the selection at the bar - is fairly restricted. Having a small menu is not a necessary correlate of being a gastropub. Some gastropubs offer you an expansive range of choices. But careful management of the menu choices means that each and every dish can be polished to a high degree of execution finesse. Practice makes perfect. My guess is that the League envisions itself as a neighborhood place - albeit a rich neighborhood place. Their customers are likely to be regulars. The regulars order their favorite dishes over and over. I myself like my bars and grills to be Cheaper, Funkier and With bigger selections on the menu and at the bar itself. So the League is not exactly my style. But what they do, they do well. They are expanding, opening more branches in more locations. They can do this because the League fills a real need in the Lakeway-Bee Cave market. If a Lakeway resident were to invite me to be their guest at the League Tavern, I would be happy to accept that invitation. Especially if they were picking up the check.

I placed an order online to pick up in the restaurant. The…read moreonline ordering was easy. I scrolled through the menu, added what I wanted to the cart. I placed macaroni and cheese and brussels sprouts in the cart. Placed the order. I got a text message and an email of my recipe. 11 minutes later I got a text saying that it was ready to pick up. I walked in to the restaurant. It wasn't very busy. I waited not even a minute when a nice women came up to me. She asked if I was picking up an order. I said yes. And said my name, I was trying to get to my text message with my receipt, she already had my bag and was walking back to me. Super quick service. By the time I got home, Urg, traffic on 620, seriously!! The food was warm/hot, so I heated it up for a couple minutes in the toaster oven. The macaroni is actually big shells, and I love that cause the cheese gets inside of the shell and it's cheesy gooey. Cheese was fantastic. Really enjoyed the Mac. Brussels sprouts I feel were just steamed. They didn't have that chard crispy outside. Just plan steamed sprouts. My small meal was delicious. Hoping to actually eat inside and have a cocktail.

I've eaten at Artemis Mediterranean Grill at the Hill Country Galleria several times, and it has…read morequickly become one of my favorite spots in the area. My absolute favorite dish is the fried fish and chips--perfectly crispy on the outside and tender and flavorful on the inside. It's honestly one of the best versions I've had anywhere. On my most recent visit, I also tried the lettuce tacos, which seem to be really popular there right now. The moment I took my first bite I fell in love with the flavor. They were fresh, light, and packed with amazing taste. I ended up eating the whole thing right away because they were just that good. I also ordered the fried dill pickles, which are another personal favorite of mine. They were perfectly fried and full of flavor. One thing I've noticed every time I visit is that the restaurant is always busy, which says a lot. It's clear that many people love their Mediterranean menu, and after eating here multiple times, I completely understand why. I also enjoyed sitting outside at the Hill Country Galleria--it's a great atmosphere to relax and enjoy your meal. I highly recommend Artemis Mediterranean Grill if you're in the area. The food is delicious, the menu has something for everyone, and it's definitely a place I'll keep coming back to.

I've been wanting to try this place for a while, and we finally went. The food was fresh. I ordered…read morethe shrimp pita, while my husband chose the lamb gyros, and we shared the dolmas. However, my shrimp pita only contained three shrimp. I opted for a Greek salad instead of fries. My husband said his dish was fine. Overall, the restaurant was much more crowded than I expected for a Thursday night in Bee Caves. The staff did their best to keep up with the demand. Although I saw two servers, the manager also helped out where he could. It took a while for us to be acknowledged and for our orders to be taken. However, the food came out quickly after we ordered. The place has a large patio area as well as indoor seating, plus a sizable bar with TVs. I felt the food was fresh and well-prepared. I do wish there had been more shrimp in my pita and that the price was lower. I paid $19 for a pita with just three shrimp, and there was an extra charge for the salad instead of fries. Since we don't eat out as much as we used to, I'm not sure when we will return.

Review: VIVEL - Lakeway…read more VIVEL in Lakeway never fails me. Every single time I come in, the food is perfect. It truly feels like a neighborhood restaurant that everyone loves--locals constantly gathering here for coffee, great food, and good company. The atmosphere is welcoming and comfortable, making it a place people naturally return to again and again. This visit, I ordered the classic hamburger with French fries, and it was excellent--simple, fresh, and cooked just right. I also had their Moon Latte, which was absolutely delicious. Everything was spot-on. VIVEL is a wonderful place to enjoy time with friends, family, and even children. I highly recommend it to anyone looking for incredible cuisine, great coffee, and a warm neighborhood vibe.

We've been coming to Vivel regularly since moving to Lakeway and overall really enjoy it. Coming…read morefrom LA, having healthier food options nearby is really important to us, and Vivol does a great job with that. The food is consistently good, and most of the staff have always been incredibly sweet, welcoming, and helpful. That said, we had a really disappointing experience during our last visit that felt worth sharing. A younger female employee with a long dark ponytail brought our food over, I think she was a food runner - but she wasn't wearing the Vivel branded t shirt like the other employees. When my husband politely asked for ketchup, she visibly rolled her eyes before bringing it. When I then asked if I could please have a knife (I'm seven months pregnant, for context), she started to walk to get one, took two steps, turned back and said "you can go get it yourself". It felt unnecessarily rude and dismissive, especially given how quiet the café was at the time. We stayed for a while after and watched her standing by the counter organizing utensils, so it wasn't a matter of being too busy. We really like this place and will continue coming back, but this interaction stood out in a negative way and didn't reflect the level of service we've experienced before.

Entree 1: Chicken & Waffle with a side of Hatch Chile Mac & Cheese…read more Entree 2: Hickory Burger with a side of fries Entree 3: Captain Pete's Jerk Chicken w/Green Chile Mac & Cheese, sautéed green beans Ended our vacation central Texas with @sundancergrill! We wanted to eat at a restaurant that overlooked Lake Travis and we chose to eat at Sundancer. Such an amazing atmosphere with a gorgeous view of the water and the bathrooms being a commercial freezer! How cool! Great service from the staff and an all-around good time. If you're in the Lakeway area, I recommend stopping in.

The location is beautiful, and we were visiting from California/Houston. The blue water around the…read morerestaurant was a pretty sight. Free parking is available, but I am sure it's better to visit at night in the summer. We were 4 people, and after hiking, we were, I mean, hungry. They welcomed us and took us to the corner of the room, where families occupied a few tables. Since the tables were so close together, we just got up and told them we would sit outdoors. I was wondering why they insist on using only one side of the indoor dining room, since the rest of the room was empty. The outdoors were not that crowded. A family with their cute pets was enjoying the food and conversation. Thank God it was a nice breezy day. It was kind of a late lunch/early dinner time, so we decided to try a few things. Since we have never been to this place, our server recommended a few things. I was craving a burger and salad. Please take a look at the pictures. The food was not bad, and the service was very attentive. We ordered dessert with ice cream and enjoyed the ice cream more than the actual dessert. At the end, one of us went to the bathroom and came out fast, and said, " Don't use the bathroom. It's very dirty. That was sad. We took two hours to get here, and now we need to find another place to use the bathroom and wash our hands. So are we going back? I don't know. Front desk help was ok, could be friendlier. I mean, just a welcome smile will be appreciated.

Thai Spice is a clean, nice-looking place with a comfortable atmosphere. We were seated right away…read moreand the service was on point from the start. We ordered a couple of appetizers that came out looking amazing, and they tasted even better. Everything we had was fresh and full of flavor. I honestly don't have any complaints. Our entrées did take a little longer than expected, but since we were already enjoying the appetizers, it wasn't a big deal. The food felt thoughtfully made and really hit the spot. We left full and happy. I'd definitely come back. If you're in the area and want a place that delivers great food and a relaxed vibe, Thai Spice is worth checking out. It's a great choice for a date night or just grabbing dinner with friends.

I'm used to eating at the Thai Spice locations in Houston, but I was delighted to see they also…read morehave a location here in Austin. The taste profile is pretty different, but I appreciate the quality of food they have to offer. The menu is a little overpriced, however the freshness justifies the prices. I would suggest coming here for a celebration or even on date night- perfect ambiance for any occasion.

It's like Where's Waldo...kidding. I have followed Don Mario to three different B&M locations over…read morethe years, each a little bigger and nicer in my opinion. When they took over their current location (used to be a divish bar) in 2022, they really transformed the place into something special. Arguably one of the best patios in the Lake Travis area. Lots of choices of types of seating from standard tables and chairs to comfy sofas. Complete with a fire pit, full bar with TVs, lots of fans, QR code orfering and checkout an option...super chill, spacious, and inviting environment (especially since it's located directly off of busy 620). The inside is really large, including an oversized bar area seating. Offers a very nice dining option (or just for drinks), but if the weather's nice you'll "catch me outside." Don Mario has always offered traditional Mexican cuisine. If you're looking for boring Tex-Mex, you might be a little bit disappointed (albeit they do offer quesadillas, fajitas, flautas+ but kicked up a notch). Some of my personal favorites are the Mexican street tacos (seven different proteins to choose from), ceviche, albondigas, cóctel de camarones, and more; great chips and salsa. Another favorite is off menu, but it's just a basic refried bean and cheese burrito. Magically flavorful and they are not shy with the cheese, which is a very good thing in my book. A great inexpensive and indulgent option to get in protein for the day. Always receive very friendly and prompt service from both wait staff and kitchen. They're always amenable to any special requests, including creating off menu items as previously mentioned. If you're in the mood, they do serve some pretty tasty house frozen FRESH fruit margaritas (strawberry, pineapple, cucumber, or mango). They have a limited happy hour available Monday through Friday from 3-7pm. Save a buck is a buck is a buck. ;) Overall, sí por favor. :D ¡Salud!

Okay, so I figured, a divey Mexican restaurant in Austin, Texas. What could be better? Well, I…read moreordered their upscale margarita. Yuk! Sour and bitter tasting. The manager even agreed. Oh well, it's only THE SIGNATURE DRINK OF EVERY MEXICAN RESTAURANT IN TEXAS! But really, we went out for dinner, not drinks. So, we got the shrimp enchiladas. Oh wait , what kind of enchiladas would you like? Let me order directly from the menu. "Enchiladas Camerones" Oh, you mean the shrimp enchiladas? Well, they were very good. So were the black beans and rice. I would order them again. You think we're done? Uh-uh.. Then came the mariachis!! The place is noisy as it is with a hard floor and large open space. Add 6 guys blasting brass, strings and Spanish at the top of their lungs and you'll get the jist. 165 dB would have been welcome. My water glass was spurting out the top. My hearing aids were feeding back. It almost felt like my last Rolling Stones concert in row 13. But, in all seriousity, everyone around me didn't seem to mind the noise, the music and the inability to communicate with anyone farther than 6" from you without having to yell. Having only been to a couple of Mexican restaurants in this area, I don't know if this is the standard or the exception. Stay tuned.

Solid sushi spot with good sushi. I usually order the caterpillar or dragon roll, and I like that…read morethe pieces feel fresh and are the perfect bite size. Not too small and not too big. Some sushi places overload the rice to make rolls seem larger, which I do not enjoy. The sushi has tasted consistently fresh every time we have visited. I am sensitive to fishy flavors, and that has never been an issue here. The service is generally pleasant, and the staff is friendly and professional. On one visit, we were even offered a soup on the house. It may have been due to a small menu misunderstanding that was quickly clarified, but it felt like a thoughtful gesture and was appreciated. The ambiance is great, especially during the holidays when the space is decorated. It feels warm, cozy, and spacious rather than cramped. Overall, it is a great option for either a casual date night or a relaxed evening with friends.

Beware of takeout!! Great sushi and ramen but chronically unable to have takeout orders ready when…read morepromised. Ordered at 7:24pm, promised at 8:19pm...but it's 853pm and I'm STILL waiting. Happens every time and it's getting worse. See screenshot. Food 4 stars, service 0 stars

I have enjoyed dining here many times and have also ordered their beautiful family-style dinners…read moreand charcuterie boards for real estate events and special celebrations. The food is absolutely fabulous, and the service is truly exceptional. Kamilla goes out of her way to make every detail feel special with genuine, first-class hospitality. You can truly taste the heart and soul that goes into everything they create. I also love ordering from them for my clients as they move into their new homes -- it's the perfect way to welcome them and celebrate a new chapter. Highly recommend!

The service was good. But the food was terrible. The belgium waffles are a diabetic's worst…read morenightmare. There were 80% sugar, 70% of which was not dissolved. This sugar was not just dumped on the waffle, the sugar was the main ingredient of the waffle. It was basically a sugar Instead of a waffle, I was eating a crunchy sugar thing. At least the 2 eggs I ordered were okay. Everything was ala carte, and very expensive. Another restaurant I will never go.