County Line on the Hill6500 W Bee Cave Rd, Austin, TX 78746 | Texas BBQ | $$ | - A West Austin institution since 1975, County Line sits on a hilltop with panoramic Hill Country views
- The brisket and beef ribs are the draw - slow-smoked over live oak
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Las Palomas Restaurant & Bar3201 Bee Caves Rd #122, Austin, TX 78746 | Mexican | $$ | - Family-owned spot with handcrafted margaritas and well-executed Tex-Mex that feels more neighborhood-driven than generic
- The enchiladas verdes and tableside guacamole are regulars' picks
- Useful when Lost Creek residents want dinner close to home without dropping into downtown traffic
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Laurel Restaurant320 S Capital of Texas Hwy, West Lake Hills, TX 78746 | Italian | $$$ | - Located inside Hotel Viata, Laurel serves refined Italian with a Hill Country twist
- The hilltop terrace has live music on weekends
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The Grove Wine Bar & Kitchen6317 Bee Caves Rd #380, Austin, TX 78746 | Wine Bar / American | $$$ | - Fifty wines by the glass, a strong antipasti selection, and an oak-shaded patio
- The Grove has been a Westlake gathering spot for years
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The Well Westlake6317 Bee Caves Rd, Austin, TX 78746 | Health-Focused American | $$ | - 100% gluten-free menu with an emphasis on clean eating that actually tastes good
- Popular with the post-workout crowd and parents looking for healthier options
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Lee's Kitchen + Cocktails701 S Capital of Texas Hwy, Ste G700, West Lake Hills, TX 78746 | Asian Fusion | $$$ | - Asian-inspired dishes paired with craft cocktails in a polished setting
- The Korean fried chicken and Thai basil fried rice are local favorites
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Yuki Handroll Bar6317-3 FM 2244, Ste 330, Austin, TX 78746 | Japanese / Sushi | $$$ | - Counter-service hand rolls made to order with high-quality fish
- Fast, fresh, and precise
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Fresa's Chicken al Carbon3600 N Capital of Texas Hwy, Ste A110, Austin, TX 78746 | Mexican / Rotisserie | $$ | - Wood-fired rotisserie chicken with bold Mexican flavors and a covered patio perfect for families
- The elote and green chile mac are addictive sides
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Tacodeli701 S Capital of Texas Hwy, Ste E-590, West Lake Hills, TX 78746 | Mexican / Breakfast Tacos | $ | - Arguably Austin's best breakfast taco operation
- The Otto (bacon, egg, cheese, avocado, pico) is legendary for a reason
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Hat Creek Burger Company5902 Bee Caves Rd, Austin, TX 78746 | Burgers | $ | - Outdoor burger joint at the corner of 360 and Bee Caves that has been a Westlake staple since 2011
- Big play area for kids, solid burgers, and frozen custard
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Blind Salamander Kitchen & Bar8212 Barton Club Dr, Austin, TX 78735 | New American / Seafood | $$$$ | - Inside the Omni Barton Creek Resort, Blind Salamander pairs seafood-forward dishes with Hill Country views
- The outdoor terrace overlooks the golf course
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Bob's Steak & Chop House8212 Barton Club Dr, Austin, TX 78735 | Steakhouse | $$$$ | - Classic steakhouse experience at the Omni Barton Creek Resort
- The glazed carrot appetizer is a signature, and the prime cuts are consistently excellent
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Cafe Largesse2800 Barton Creek Blvd, Ste 104, Austin, TX 78735 | Cafe / Brunch | $$ | - Hospitality-focused cafe near Barton Creek Mall with an all-day menu and a warm atmosphere
- The pastries are made in-house and the coffee program is solid
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La Traviata Italian Kitchen7415 Southwest Pkwy, Bldg 4, Ste 100, Austin, TX 78735 | Italian | $$$ | - Chef-owner Marion Gillcrist moved this downtown favorite to Southwest Austin
- Handmade pastas and wood-fired dishes in a space that feels more neighborhood bistro than chain Italian
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Jack Allen's Kitchen7720 Hwy 71 W, Austin, TX 78735 | Southern / Farm-to-Table | $$ | - Farm-fresh Southern cooking with locally sourced ingredients and genuine Texas hospitality
- The chicken-fried ribeye and green chile mac are reasons people drive across town
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