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GOT AUSTIN: Dinner With A View

Take dining out up a notch at one of these Austin restaurants that feature stellar views. From panoramic lake views to the Austin skyline, we’ve rounded up some of Austin’s best restaurants with a view.

Lakeside restaurant
Arlo Grey
Azul rooftop bar

Abel’s on The Lake  |  A prime spot to come for great food and drinks while enjoying the spectacular views of Lake Austin.

3825 Lake Austin Blvd | 512.904.0570

Arlo Grey  |  The signature restaurant in the trendy hotel, the LINE, opened by Top Chef winner Kristen Kish offers delicious dishes and sweeping views of Lady Bird Lake.

111 E Cesar Chavez St | 512.478.2991

Azul Rooftop Lounge  |  As the tallest hotel rooftop bar and lounge in Austin, Azul boasts spectacular views and offers the perfect spot to lounge with an after-dinner drink.

310 E 5th St | 512.792.5622

Bob's Steak & Chop House
The County Line
Restaurant patio

Bob’s Steak & Chop House  |  Located in the heart of downtown Austin, Bob’s is an Austin steakhouse that offers the best. Be sure to dine on their luxurious rooftop to enjoy those downtown views.

301 Lavaca St | 512.222.2627

The County Line  |  Sitting at the edge of the Texas Hill Country, the original County Line on the Hill offers beautiful sunsets and legendary barbecue.

6500 Bee Caves Rd | 512.327.1742

El Alma  |  This vibrant spot offers a homespun take on the authentic flavors of Mexico, cocktail, and an excellent rooftop deck.

1025 Barton Springs Rd | 512.609.8923

Geraldines
Grove Wine Bar and Kitchen
Hula Hut

Geraldine’s  |  Located on Rainey Street, this roof-top bar features well-curated cocktails, shareable plates, live music acts, and sweeping views of the city.

605 Davis St | 512.476.4755

Grove Wine Bar & Kitchen  |  A food and wine haven where neighborhood regulars and out-of-towners alike come to meet, visit, and a bite to eat in the Hill Country.

3001 RR 620 South | 512.263.2366

Hula Hut  |  When a mere view of the lake isn’t going to cut it, head to Hula Hut on Lake Austin and have some Mexican food and cocktails right on the water.

3825 Lake Austin Blvd | 512.476.4852

Outdoor table at Jacoby's
Lakeside restaurant
Mozarts

Jacoby’s Restaurant & Mercantile  |  A family-owned and family-operated restaurant, offering southern and rustic ranch-to-table dining along the Colorado River – comfort food at its best!

3235 E Cesar Chavez St | 512.366.5808

Lucy’s Fried Chicken  |  Serving upscale versions of Southern staples, this lakeside locale offers great views of Lake Travis from every corner and a children’s play area.

2900 RR 620 North | 512.297.2771

Mozart’s Coffee Roasters  |  Beans flame-roasted on-site, plus bakery goods, frequent live music and amazing patio seating on Lake Austin – what could be better?!

3825 Lake Austin Blvd | 512.477.2900
The Oasis
P6 at the Line hotel
Restaurant on 6th in Austin

The Oasis  |  Nestled in the Austin Hill Country overlooking Lake Travis, the Oasis has become the Sunset Capital of Texas. Enjoy delicious food and drinks while taking in the sweeping views.

6550 Comanche Trl | 512.266.2442

P6  |  This former rooftop parking garage has been transformed into an intimate cocktail experience overlooking the lake, the Austin skyline and down Congress Avenue.

111 E Cesar Chavez St | 512.478.9611

Parkside  |  A gastro pub in Austin’s lively downtown area offers a casual venue, rooftop patio, and an unpretentious, but bold take on New American Cuisine.

301 E 6th St | 512.474.9898
Rooftop lounge
Salt Lick BBQ
Shoal Creek

Rules and Regs  |  Head up to the 7th floor of the Fairmont to enjoy a cocktail and some bites at Rules and Reg’s rooftop bar overlooking Austin’s cityscape.

101 Red River St | 512.717.4844

Salt Lick BBQ  |  Located in the beautiful Hill Country of Texas, this famous barbecue awaits. Don’t forget they are cash only and BYOB!

18300 Farm to Market Rd 1826 | 512.858.4959

Shoal Creek Saloon  |  Sitting on the bank of Austin’s infamous Shoal Creek, this Cajun watering hole offers crawfish, burgers, beer, and the perfect home for spirited football fans.

909 N Lamar Blvd | 512.474.0805

Waterside restaurant
Steiner Ranch Steakhouse
Sway

Ski Shores Cafe  |  The perfect spot for ordering burgers and fries while watching boaters and jet skiers out on Lake Austin from their large deck.

2905 Pearce Rd | 512.394.7511

Steiner Ranch Steakhouse  |  Rustic Texas limestone walls and an open-air, extended lakeside deck overlooking the water characterize this upscale chophouse.

5424 Steiner Ranch Blvd | 512.381.0800

Sway  |  True to the restaurant’s brand of Australian-style Thai food this Westlake restaurant will serve all the classics you know and love while you enjoy the views.

3427 Bee Caves Rd | 512.326.1999

Tillery Kitchen
Rooftop bar
Rooftop bar

Tillery Kitchen and Bar  |  This Mediterranean-influenced restaurant’s sightline includes the lush sloping landscapes and the Colorado River. The patio is perfect for lingering glasses of wine!

3201 E Cesar Chavez St | 512.524.0580

The Upside  |  East Austin Hotel’s rooftop bar serves up bites and cocktails with exotic spirits and ingredients from Central and South America, the Caribbean, and beyond.

1108 East Sixth St | 737.205.8888

Upstairs At Caroline  |  It’s all fun and games at this premier urban backyard that features draft cocktails, tacos, TVs, and bar games on their rooftop patio.

621 Congress Ave | 512.982.6766