Lake Travis Restaurants + Boat-Day Catering
Operator-direct guide to Lake Travis restaurants and boat-day catering. The Oasis, Hudson's on the Bend, County Line, Salt Lick, Stiles Switch, Eddie V's, Carillon — the spots Premier Party Cruises coordinates with for delivery to Anderson Mill Marina.
Lake Travis restaurants — waterfront dining + boat-day catering options around the lake. Premier Party Cruises coordinates with most of these for delivery to Anderson Mill Marina or for boat-stop pickup. The complete operator-direct reference.
Waterfront restaurants on Lake Travis
The Oasis (Comanche Trail, Lakeway) — sunset deck overlooking Lake Travis, the iconic Lake Travis sunset photo spot. Tex-Mex menu, large group friendly.
Hudson's on the Bend (FM 2222) — fine dining game-meat menu, white-tablecloth pricing. Best for anniversary or proposal dinners after a sunset cruise.
County Line (FM 2222) — Texas BBQ on the lake, casual, great for after-charter family meals.
Iguana Grill (Mansfield Dam Rd) — Tex-Mex with a lake view, casual.
Ski Shores Cafe (City Park Rd) — burgers + fries, picnic-table dining, kid-friendly.
Catering on the boat
Salt Lick BBQ (Driftwood + downtown) — Texas BBQ delivered to Anderson Mill Marina with 24h notice. Most-requested boat-day catering for bachelor + family groups.
Stiles Switch BBQ (North Lamar) — high-volume BBQ delivery, similar to Salt Lick.
Terry Black's BBQ (Barton Springs Rd) — premium BBQ delivery for corporate offsites.
Eddie V's (downtown + Domain) — seafood + steaks for executive cruises, staged on-board.
Carillon (UT campus) — fine dining catering for vow renewals and milestone anniversaries.
Brunch + sendoff spots
Counter Café (E. 6th + Burnet Rd) — bachelorette brunch standard.
Bouldin Creek Café (S. 1st) — vegetarian-friendly bachelorette brunch.
Kerbey Lane Café (multiple locations) — large-group friendly, late breakfast.
Easy Tiger (E. 6th + S. Lamar) — coffee + pastries for early-morning Sunday departures.
Frequently asked questions
Are there restaurants on Lake Travis?
Yes — The Oasis, Hudson's on the Bend, County Line, Iguana Grill, Ski Shores Cafe are the main waterfront restaurants. Most are 10–25 minutes from Anderson Mill Marina by car.
Can we eat at a restaurant during our boat charter?
A few Lake Travis restaurants have boat-up access (Iguana Grill, Carlos'n Charlie's when open). Most groups self-cater on the boat or pick up from a delivery caterer instead.
What's the best Lake Travis restaurant for sunset?
The Oasis is the iconic Lake Travis sunset deck. After-charter dinner reservation recommended for golden-hour timing.
Do caterers deliver to Anderson Mill Marina?
Yes — Salt Lick, Stiles Switch, Terry Black's, Eddie V's, and Carillon all deliver with 24h notice. Premier coordinates timing.
What's the best BBQ for a Lake Travis boat day?
Salt Lick (Driftwood) is the most-ordered. Stiles Switch and Terry Black's are equally good and faster delivery.