Have you been out to eat around Austin during your visits? If so, you know that the city is just full of award winning restaurants and eateries that are well worth the price of admission. We love to eat out during a visit in the summer season where you can make the most of cool morning weather or romantic views in the evenings. Take a look at some of the top spots to dine in Austin in the summer:
Top Spots To Dine In Austin This Summer
When you dine out in Austin you probably want a nice cocktail to go with your meal. If the drink is equally important as the meal you need to stop by Honey Moon Spirit Lounge. This vintage-inspired chic eatery has plenty of outdoor space and features a charming cocktail menu. Honey Moon uses a farm to table approach with local ingredients included in its meals. The restaurant is a great spot for a date or enjoying a night out with friends for dinner. Start your meal with a variety of appetizers including chicken liver mousse, east coast oysters, and more. The entrée selection features a classic Texas combination of beer and game. Enjoy the Texas Wagyu smashburger with chive dijonnaise and your favorite toppings; the Honey Moon Plan Based Burger is a great alternative for those looking for an alternative-style burger. Additional entrees also include the rabbit confit, sakura pork pastrami, seoul hot chicken, and more. Of course, Honey Moon Spirit Lounge is also a cocktail lounge and their specialty drinks, Cacao To Cacao and Cheeks of a Bride, are great additions to the regular cocktail menu. Honey Moon Spirit Lounge is also a premier brunch destination where you can find an early menu full of breakfast favorites along with morning cocktails such as mimosas and Bloody Marys. Regardless of when you visit you will find Honey Moon Spirit Lounge to offer that authentic Austin eatery experience.
Ski Shores Café
Visiting one of the many lakes here in Austin is a necessity during the summer months in Austin. Ski Shores Café can be found right by Lake Austin and features a casual hangout spot complete with your favorite comfort food offerings. It has been a family favorite destination for over 60 years and continues to bring a smile to everyone’s face. This is the kind of spot where you will find the mentality of “no shirt, no shoes, no problem”. The menu at Ski Shores Café has all of your favorite comfort foods to choose from. Enjoy the Ski Burger with all the toppings, or how about the Fried Chicken Sandwich or Lobster Rolls? The seafood and chicken baskets all come with fries and feature your favorite fried seafood or chicken. You will even find ribs, ribeye, and a poke bowl on the menu, too. For dessert, you cannot go wrong with the classic root beer float or Lou’s Peach Cobbler. Adults will also appreciate classic cocktails such as margaritas and beer on the menu. Ski Shores Café continues to be a spot with incredible views of the lake where you are sure to catch sights of swans, turtles, and plenty of fish swimming around. This is the perfect summer hang out spot here by Lake Austin.
Hula Hut
Another great spot for incredible lake views and tasty dishes is Hula Hut. This is a fantastic Hawaiian and Mexican fusion restaurant that offers a combination of platters. The thatched roof during the summer will have you thinking you are vacationing off to Hawaii right by the beach. For the food menu, you will find plenty of appetizers to start with. Try out the palm tree hugger nachos or go with the Kawaikini stuffed avocado. For your entrée you can order a la carte tacos to mix and match until your heart is content. The enchiladas come with house-made sauce that will light up your taste buds. The main dishes though cannot compete against the Hawaiian Fajitas that offer the perfect blend of Mexican and Hawaiian spices. You can even join their luau dinners where you can find mahi mahi, pork, and many other protein options. Don’t forget to add on a margarita for your meal. The kids’ menu will have all of their favorites, too. There is so much to offer at Hula Hut that you cannot pass up the opportunity to visit over the summer.
More Summer Fun Here in Austin
You are sure to arrive hungry and leave happy when you dine at these Austin eateries this summer. Our vacation rentals can be found all over the area and keep you comfortable all stay long. Simply book your favorite and come check out Austin this summer. Contact us to book your stay today. Browse our rentals by type here.