Where to Eat & Drink in the Highland Lakes
Discover the restaurants, wineries, breweries, coffee shops, and hidden gems that make the Highland Lakes worth exploring.
Featured Hot Spots
Fresh-pressed juice, creative smoothies, acai bowls and a thoughtfully curated local market make Juice on the Corner one of Llano's most unique destinations. Discover how Liz and her family are bringing healthy food and local community together, one sip at a time.
Tucked away on the historic square in Llano, The Wild Weed is a thoughtfully curated shop filled with handcrafted art, herbal teas, pottery, tinctures, candles, and locally made goods that invite visitors to slow down, explore, and stay awhile.
If you love handcrafted boots, Texas wine, live music, and sunset views, Republic Boots & Wine Castle might be one of the most fun places to spend an afternoon in the Hill Country. Part luxury boot shop, part wine destination, part all-day hangout, this place knows how to create an experience.
Local Finds
Spend the day at Flat Creek Estate in Marble Falls, where award-winning wines, vineyard dining, scenic views, live music, and championship disc golf come together on an 80-acre Hill Country estate.
Enjoy elevated American cuisine, handcrafted cocktails, and panoramic views of Lake LBJ at Bay View Restaurant & Bar in Cottonwood Shores, one of the Highland Lakes' premier dining destinations.
Browse natural wellness products, fresh organic sourdough bread, herbs, supplements, and low-tox home goods at Hippie Dippie Holistic Market in Llano, a locally owned shop focused on healthy living.
Experience the authentic flavors of South Africa at Brett's Biltong in Llano, where traditional air-dried beef, imported snacks, and family recipes bring a taste of home to the Texas Hill Country.
Discover Savory Alaska in Marble Falls, where premium wild-caught Alaskan seafood, smoked fish, and specialty pantry items bring the flavors of the Last Frontier to the Texas Hill Country.
Cool off with a refreshing shaved ice from Shaved Ice by Faith in Cottonwood Shores, a local favorite serving colorful frozen treats perfect for hot Texas days.
Enjoy award-worthy Central Texas barbecue at Mythic Barbecue in Cottonwood Shores, where smoked brisket, ribs, scratch-made sides, and Sunday breakfast tacos are served until they're sold out.
Fresh Gulf Coast-inspired seafood meets Hill Country hospitality at LeStourgeon Seafood Company in Cottonwood Shores, serving homemade favorites, fresh fish, and scratch-made comfort food just minutes from Lake LBJ.
A family-owned Buchanan Dam honey shop producing pure Texas honey since 1926, featuring unfiltered honey, honey spreads, bee products, gifts, and tastings.
A small-batch bakery in Buchanan Dam offering fresh breads, cookies, cinnamon rolls, brownies, and rotating homemade baked goods through weekly menu drops.
A casual waterfront restaurant on Lake LBJ serving burgers, seafood, steaks, handcrafted cocktails, and live music in Cottonwood Shores. Don't skip the coconut cheesecake.
A waterfront restaurant on Lake LBJ serving fresh seafood, steaks, burgers, handcrafted cocktails, weekend brunch, and one of my favorite desserts in the Highland Lakes.
A historic coffee shop and mercantile in Burnet serving handcrafted coffee, organic espresso, D'lites ice cream, antiques, and unique gifts in a beautifully restored home.
A family-owned Burnet winery producing award-winning wines from 100% Texas-grown grapes, with scenic vineyard views, tasting flights, and guided tours.
A locally owned bakery on Burnet's Historic Square serving custom cakes, cupcakes, cookies, macarons, fresh baked treats, and Blue Bell ice cream.
Dine inside the iconic Texas Chainsaw Massacre house at Hooper's in Kingsland, where scratch-made Southern favorites, handcrafted cocktails, and Texas history come together.
A one-of-a-kind Lake LBJ destination featuring a convenience store, waterfront bar, boat fuel, live music, lawn games, and a second-story slide overlooking the marina.
A waterfront restaurant on Lake LBJ serving handcrafted burgers, seafood, cocktails, and weekend breakfast with beautiful lakeside views in Kingsland.
Fresh Fuel Nutrition serves protein shakes, smoothies, açaí bowls, protein coffee, and healthy grab-and-go options from two convenient locations in Marble Falls.
A downtown Marble Falls favorite since 1982 featuring an old-fashioned ice cream bar, nostalgic candy, retro toys, unique gifts, costumes, and family-friendly fun.
A locally owned coffee roastery in Marble Falls serving house-roasted coffee, handcrafted espresso drinks, fresh pastries, and a welcoming atmosphere for locals and visitors alike.
Fresh gourmet mushrooms, wellness products, and locally grown fungi from a small Llano farm serving the Texas Hill Country.
Fresh apple cider, warm donuts, live music, food trucks, and a self-serve taproom. Round Mountain Cider Mill is one of the Hill Country's most unique gathering places.
Fresh juices, smoothies, acai bowls, and coffee in the heart of downtown Llano. Juice on the Corner offers a refreshing stop for healthy drinks and quick bites.
Coffee, live music, and a step back in time. 202 Main Coffee at The Ragtime Oriole combines a welcoming café, historic Main Street charm, and vintage music in downtown Marble Falls.
A tea house and artisan market in the heart of Llano. The Wild Weed brings together handcrafted drinks, local artwork, and unique goods from Texas makers under one roof.
A castle, Texas wine, handcrafted boots, and custom wine labels all in one stop. Republic Boot Wine Castle blends Hill Country wine tasting with uniquely Texan craftsmanship just outside Johnson City.
Handcrafted sourdough pizza, creative specialty pies, and a loyal local following have made Scot's Pizza one of Burnet's most talked-about food trucks. It's the kind of place that's worth making a special trip for.