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Ski Shores Waterfront Cafe
American Restaurant and Burger Joint$$$$
Austin
"Right on Lake Austin."(4 Tips)
"Border burger + a Bloody Mary"(2 Tips)
"Fried pickles are awesome, view is awesome, cooking..."(3 Tips)
"Great food, views, and fun."(8 Tips)
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- PearHavenMay 20, 2013Right on Lake Austin. Bit of a drive to get there. Nice place to hangout on the lake for a Sunday afternoon or anytime you just want to dine outside. May take awhile to serve you so enjoy the view.
Jim MartiniSeptember 19, 2016Costa Rican Taco served pibil style on naan. Soooo good. The waterfront scene is very relaxing. Watch little kids feed the turtles and the fish. Very laid back summer place
AmateurConciergeSeptember 4, 2022What a setting! Right on Lake Austin. Fam friendly - lawn, pickle ball court, kids play area…decent food a la tennis club type selections. Decent cocktails too.
RaniaJune 18, 2018Incredible views and chilled vibes with great service and food to go with it. Perfect for a late Sunday lunch
RyanMarch 6, 2010If you want to sit waterfront on Lake Austin and enjoy fried foods, this is the place. They have a small arcade, boat docks for visitors who don't drive up, and food that is cooked to order. A great
Drew WatsonMarch 14, 2010Ski shores waterfront cafe was the best. I worked there for a very long time. Great food, views, and fun. I hope the new owner will have similar views as did george, he was the best boss ever. Peace!- I come to ski shores every weekend sense I can remember .! The black bean burger is amazing ...best anywhere !!!!!! Come check out the "talent " it's amaZing !!!!!
Gerard RafieOctober 3, 2019Very nice settings. Avoid the night under the lights, you will be attacked by all sorts of flying insects.
Nadia SJuly 29, 2011The ceviche is the only way to go. The food is nowhere near being awesome, but when you've been out on the lake all day, it's the only logical place to go.
Lesa DyerSeptember 3, 2014Great view! Turtles and ducks will beg from you if you sit near the water.
Tammy ChappellApril 2, 2012BEAUTIFUL!!! Right on the lake. 6pm perfect time to go when sun is setting. Great food!!
- CierraDecember 11, 2010Border burger + a Bloody Mary (and fried pickles if you want to only eat 1/2 of your burger). Amazing view.
- Let me just add, the manager recognized the long wait and knocked the burgers off of our bill. Well played Ski Shores.
- Fried pickles are awesome, view is awesome, cooking burgers takes a while.
365 Things AustinJune 23, 2013This is definitely a "just got off the lake crowd." Perfect way to end the day.
Way Out West AustinMay 23, 2011
Bob PearsonMarch 4, 2012Ask how long wait is before you order. Taking an hour to get a burger on sat
Nicole PMarch 4, 2012MAKE SURE you ask how long your food will take before you order. Taking over an hour to get a burger....
Brian WhiteApril 6, 2012Leave and go to hula hut instead, service and waiting hours for food is just not worth it. This place has gone down hill and is just not worth the hassle.
Anita SandhuMarch 26, 2011Make sure your waitress actually puts your order in. Otherwise, you're waiting 2 hours for 2 burgers. We should have left.
Dave SApril 21, 2010Newly reopened. Pricy, dry burger, stingy on fries. Will come by for a beer, but not food.
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- 8.0
"My first time at this location. Very nice and spacious. The fried avocado appetizer was delicious. Not to mention the burger and the famous Hyde french fries. Grest service!"
Isaac B. Sanchez - 9.0
"Sunday brunch is solid. Great food and good value. Good for kids as well"
Buddy Overstreet - 8.5
"Many choices across several types of cuisine. Get the lunch portion when it's available. Still more than enough food for most people, especially if you're interested in enjoying a slice of cheesecake!"
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- 8.5
"The Kawaikini Stuffed Avocado is incredible, the atmosphere beautiful and warm even on a cold day, and the service outstanding."
Ben Greenspan - 9.2
"Must see! Totaly different view at different times of day. watch the sun go down, the lights come on, and a miniture view of our citys skyline"
Heidi J.B - 9.2
"quite, peaceful, right on the lake! its beautiful! the desserts are delicious too!"
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