5 of the Best Waterfront Restaurants in Austin
Fall is when the lake decks actually work. Pick one, time it for sunset.
Tex-Mex meets Polynesian on a deck over Lake Austin. Boats tie up, the sunset lands right on the water, and the tubular tacos are the order.
Tiered decks built for sunset over Lake Travis. Go for the view, plan the timing, order the queso.
Burgers and beers on the water since 1954. The most Austin of the lake spots and the least fussy.
Barbecue on Bull Creek with turtles below the deck. Bring the kids and a bag of bread.
The multi-tier lakeside deck for coffee and dessert, with live music and the holiday light show starting in November.
How we checked: Prices, dates and hours were checked against each business's own site on Sept 23, 2026. Where sources disagreed, we left the number out. If something's changed, tell us and we'll fix it.
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