This place is basically in my backyard. Been wanting to come here for a while now. Finally came in…read moreThursday around 5pm. Wasn't busy when I came in, but by the time I sat down and looked over the menu, and placed my order, it really started filling up. They do have a pretty nice size bar. And there were several people sitting around the bar. A few tables and booths with patron's. So it was good timing. I ordered 2 beef crispy tacos. Pretty simple. And I did try to order the mojito, but the mint leaves had gone bad, the bartender said. That was a bummer since I can't drink tequila. There was an unfortunate episode back in the day. So no margs for me. The tacos came out pretty quick. And the plate looked really nice. The toppings were kind of piled on top. The meat was super greasy. It was just dripping all over the plate. I guess this is how I'm spending my cheat day. Was really looking forward to this place being a real Mexican restaurant, and not Tex Mex, but I just don't see myself coming back. The quality just didn't do it for me. My server was really nice. And offered several other drinks, but they were all tequila based. Service was fast. Plenty of parking. A small covered patio for dinners too.

We came in early on a Saturday evening and were able to get a seat immediately (place was pretty…read moreempty, but filled up as we were leaving) We shared the fajitas and a mango margarita. Both were solid. The margarita was not overly sweet and had a nice kick. They also made it was a solid tajin rim. The fajitas were incredibly flavorful. They did lack a nice sear making them a tad more chewy then I would have preferred, but the flavor made up for it. The portions were nicely sized, making this easy to share between the two of us. Topping it off, the service was great. I am a big water drinker, and they did not bat an eye to fill up my cup 6+ times during our 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

Manager and staff are top notch. Real west Austin vibe. Great drinks and food. Indoor outdoor bar…read more Live Music

Great Ambience and service! Visiting & a great find! Will definitely be back next time in Austin!…read moreHopefully to catch a band

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!

I loved this place. Located and overlooking a Marina. We stopped by for brunch this morning. I…read moreordered the Mediterranean Benedict. It was really good. The eggs were fluffy and the hollindise sauce amazing. The service was good, but the view was outstanding. Thank you to The Lighthouse Restaurant for a super time.

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.

Found Shan china bistro after going to flutter romance book store with my fiancé who is a book…read moreauthor. We wanted nice place to eat so we stop here at Shan china bistro and bar. We ordered the fried pork roll and could tell it was made in house right away. We got the soup dumplings and stuffed pork dumplings. The taste was very authentic and would love to come back! The service was good, but the place needs to play some music and it would help with the atmosphere. We plan on coming back.

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

Great place. Great margarita. Great service. Amazing wings. Beautiful space! Clean playground.read more

we came here for the first time and had an amazing time at the bar. Great margaritas my wife got an…read moreunbelievable steak rice salad, and I got the burger. We couldn't be happier. Micaela at the bar was amazing

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.

We stopped by for a margarita during their happy hour. We were told we had to order dinner before…read morewe could order margaritas. I suggested an appetizer, we were told margaritas were only served with dinner orders. We left. We returned a week later for dinner. My companion had his service dog with him. We were denied a seat because of the service dog. We left agin and this time never to return. The food couldn't tell as were denied service. The service couldn't tell because our orders were denied. Ambience could not say as our visit was denied.