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“Sunset Capital of Texas”
The The Oasis on Lake Travis is a popular restaurant on the western edge of Austin, Texas. The restaurant promotes itself as the "Sunset Capital of Texas" with its terraced views looking west over Lake Travis. The thirty thousand square foot restaurant sits on a bluff 225 feet above the lake and is the largest outdoor restaurant in Texas.The restaurant was first built in 1982 by Houston entrepreneur Beau Theriot, who purchased a 500acre ranch overlooking the lake and converted it into the current multi-use venue.On the morning of June 1, 2005, a lightning strike ignited a fire which consumed much of the property. Parts of the facility that were not damaged were reopened within weeks, and other parts have had to be rebuilt.MiscellaneousThe Oasis Restaurant is not the Oasis from Garth Brooks' song "Friends in Low Places". "The Oasis" in the Brooks song refers to a bar in Concordia, KS. Jim Garver, Garth's guitarist, added "The Oasis" to the song referring to a former small bar in his hometown of Concordia.
This is an amazing location with an amazing view. It's really sad that the service and menu don't match the location. This could be a truly iconic restaurant if it was better managed. At lunch... Read more
Yes food is not great, but you didn't come here for that. The views are good, it's a nice night for family and out of town visitors who want to view the lake. Great spot for pictures. For food I... Read more
We hosted our annual High school athletics banquet here and it was excellent. From communication set up, contract signing, pricing, touring the venue, set up, food and service. EXCELLENT. Food... Read more
The OASIS on Lake Travis
Hours
- Sun: 11:00 am - 9:00 pm
- Mon - Fri: 11:30 am - 9:00 pm
- Sat: 11:00 am - 10:00 pm
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Pets Allowed
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Wifi
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Wheelchair Accessible
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Credit Cards Accepted
- Reservations
- Does not take
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Bar
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Lunch
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Brunch
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Coffee
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Dinner
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Drinks
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Dine In
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Takeout
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Breakfast
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Private Dining
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Outdoor Seating
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