There’s only one thing better than the views in West Austin, and that’s enjoying the views while dining on a cozy patio! There are plenty of incredible restaurants that have relaxing patio vibes that are perfect for watching the sunset and engaging in good conversation.
This guide features some of our favorite heated patios in West Austin for you to enjoy delicious food and drinks even in the chilly months!
You can’t go wrong with dinner and a view! The Oasis on Lake Travis is the largest outdoor restaurant in Texas with multiple decks overlooking the gorgeous Lake Travis. This patio is the perfect spot for date night or a relaxing evening out with friends, especially during sunset!
Enjoy the view with nachos, salads, and other classic dishes paired with tasty margaritas for a fantastic evening.
Hours
MON-FRI | 11:30AM-8PM
SAT | 11AM-9PM
SUN | 11AM-8PM
Location
The County Line features award-winning, slow-smoked barbecue with a gorgeous patio just off Lake Austin for guests to enjoy. Set in an old lake lodge with panoramic water views, this spot is casual, relaxing, and historic.
Plus, the food is incredible, with appetizers like Mexican deviled eggs and grilled buffalo wings, entrees like slow-smoked brisket and beef ribs, and homemade desserts like cobbler and banana pudding!
Hours
SUN-THUR | 11AM-9PM
FRI | 11AM-9:30PM
SAT | 11AM-10PM
Location
?5204 Ranch Rd 2222, Austin, TX 78731
Nothing says relaxing like lots of carbs enjoyed on a cozy patio! Nik’s Italian Kitchen and Bar features incredible Italian dishes, including its Texas-sized chicken parmesan. Nik’s alfredo sauce is made with fresh heavy cream, plenty of parmesan cheese, and is not cooked until you order it, making it an absolute must try!
This spot also makes its own signature salad dressings, batters its own chicken parmesan, eggplant, and calamari, and creates its parmesan spinach dip from scratch, so you can guarantee fresh, delicious dishes while you dine out on the lovely patio.
Hours
WED-SUN | 11AM-11PM
MON-TUES | CLOSED
Location
Rock House Bar and Trailer Park
If you’re looking for a fun spot to relax with a group of friends, Rock House Bar and Trailer Park is a great option! This trailer park features sand volleyball courts, live music, food trucks, and a bar, making it the ultimate hangout spot when the weather is nice.
With over an acre of beautifully landscaped mature oaks, Rock House Bar and Trailer Park is a must for Austinites to explore. Plus, the food trucks are some of the best in the city!
Hours
MON-SAT | 11AM-12AM
SUN | 11AM-11PM
Location
Serving Austinites since 1976, Waterloo Ice House is a long-time favorite in this city for business people, students, artists, musicians, and everyone in between! This casual neighborhood spot offers a wide variety of food options, from American to Southern favorites including salads, baked potatoes, burgers, and tacos.
Pair these with an ice cold beer and enjoy it all on the casual patio for a great time of eating, laughing, and talking!
Hours
MON-SUN | 8AM-10PM
Location
This lively restaurant and bar features upscale Southwestern cuisine made with fresh, locally-sourced, spirited Texan ingredients. Jack Allen’s Kitchen 360 has a diverse menu with hearty appetizers, a delicious selection of entrée salads, steak, and seafood specials, taco platters, luscious desserts, and signature cocktails.
Enjoy brunch, lunch, happy hour, or dinner on the casual patio and get a taste of why the community loves this spot so much!
Hours
MON-THURS | 11AM-9PM
FRI-SAT | 11AM-10PM
SUN | 10:30AM-9PM
Location
?3600 N Capital of Texas Hwy, Austin, TX 78746
For delicious Tex-Mex favorites, check out Maudie’s, a long-running local chain and Austin favorite. This spot features all your favorite Tex-Mex dishes with natural proteins and pasture-raised, local, farm fresh eggs.
Pair your fajitas, enchiladas, quesadillas, tacos, or other Tex-Mex meal with one of the best margaritas in town and enjoy it all on the outdoor patio for an incredible meal and great conversation!
Hours
SUN-THURS | 8AM-9PM
FRI-SAT _ 8AM-10PM
Location
This patio is well-known across Austin for its great views and vacation vibes. Hula Hut is a Tex-Mex meets Caribbean restaurant with tacos, fajitas, and luau platters that’ll make you feel like you’re on a mini-vacation!
Enjoy a tropical cocktail while watching beautiful sunsets on Lake Austin under a thatched-roof pier for an unforgettable dining experience on one of the best patios in West Austin.
Hours
MON-THUR | 11AM-10PM
FRI | 11AM-11PM
SAT | 10:30AM-11PM
SUN | 10:30AM-10PM
Location
Enjoy gorgeous views of Lake Austin when you visit Mozart’s Coffee. As one of the best heated patios in west Austin, Mozart’s is serene with waterfront views and a chill indoor/outdoor atmosphere. Hangout with your friends or get some work done in solitude and enjoy all your favorite caffeinated beverages. They offer delicious in-house baked goods like a classic Texan pecan coffee cake with cinnamon sugar streusel. Yum!
Hours & Location
MON-SUN | 7AM-12AM
Settle in at Abel’s on the Lake for relaxing dining with waterfront views of Lake Austin. Taste the variety Austin beers with 60 beers on tap and delicious, carefully crafted cocktails. Feel right at home on the water by ordering one of their oyster platters like cajun grilled oysters, bacon grilled oysters, or classic oysters on the half shell!
Hours & Location
MON-THURS | 11AM-10PM
FRI-SAT | 11AM-11PM
SUN | 10AM-10PM
Taste pungent flavors of various wines when you visit The Grove. Enjoy classic Italian thin-crust pizzas, various fresh salads, and antipasti selections as well. To really take a tour of their vino selection, order a wine flight! Choose from your favorite red varietals or summer white wines for a true tasting tour. Get toasty under one of the best heated patios in west Austin when you visit The Grove.
Hours & Location
MON-THURS | 4PM-10PM
SAT-SUN | 10:30AM-3PM | 4PM-10PM
Easily a popular destination for brunch-goers, Kerbey Lane Café is an iconic spot for breakfast and lunch. It all started in the 1980s in a small central Austin home on Kerbey Lane. Now, this iconic café is known for all its comfort food classics. Made from local ingredients, Kerbey Lane Café strives to send out the best meals chalked full of flavor. They’re famous for their queso varieties, including vegan and gluten-free options.
Hours & Location
MON-SUN | 7AM-10PM
With the mission to serve the best ingredients and all organic when possible, Blue Dahlia Bistro is a European style that sources local, delicious cuisine. Along with their values of serving local food, Blue Dahlia uses all biodegradable products as well. Enjoy delicious fresh salads with hearty vegan dressings, assorted tartines (appetizers), and an array of house specials!
Hours & Location
MON-SUN | 9AM-3PM
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