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Ski Shores Waterfront Cafe

American Restaurant and Burger Joint$$$$

Austin

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8.4^/10

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Ranked #7 for fried pickles in 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, 2013
Right 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, 2016
Costa 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
FatherlyJuly 13, 2016
Located right on Lake Austin, Ski Shores boasts a giant play structure, an outdoor fire pit, and old school arcade games. The minors can go frolic while you down craft beers and listen to live music. Read more
AmateurConciergeSeptember 4, 2022
What 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, 2018
Incredible views and chilled vibes with great service and food to go with it. Perfect for a late Sunday lunch
RyanMarch 6, 2010
If 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, 2010
Ski 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!
Robert NelonJune 7, 2011
Been here 10+ times
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 !!!!!
Nadia SJuly 29, 2011
The 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, 2014
Great view! Turtles and ducks will beg from you if you sit near the water.
Tammy ChappellApril 2, 2012
BEAUTIFUL!!! Right on the lake. 6pm perfect time to go when sun is setting. Great food!!
Jim MartiniSeptember 19, 2016
Good craft beer list. If your ok w bottles and a plastic glass.
Michelle Atwood-LizamaFebruary 25, 2013
Great fish sandwich. I've been looking one and found it.
CierraDecember 11, 2010
Border burger + a Bloody Mary (and fried pickles if you want to only eat 1/2 of your burger). Amazing view.
Scott WissonOctober 14, 2011
Been here 5+ times
Let me just add, the manager recognized the long wait and knocked the burgers off of our bill. Well played Ski Shores.
Krystal JacksonJune 12, 2014
Make sure you specify how you want your burgers cooked......
Scott WissonOctober 14, 2011
Been here 5+ times
Fried pickles are awesome, view is awesome, cooking burgers takes a while.
365 Things AustinJune 23, 2013
This is definitely a "just got off the lake crowd." Perfect way to end the day.
Way Out West AustinMay 23, 2011
Order the fried pickles and see why they're the most popular appetizer! Read more
AliAugust 23, 2014
Lauren is awesome!!
Anieca BishopJune 24, 2013
Mmmmm fish tacos! :)
Ramona PhillipsJune 28, 2013
Beautiful views!
Bob PearsonMarch 4, 2012
Ask how long wait is before you order. Taking an hour to get a burger on sat
Kathleen EvansJuly 15, 2012
Been here 10+ times
Great pizzas!
Nicole PMarch 4, 2012
MAKE SURE you ask how long your food will take before you order. Taking over an hour to get a burger....
Scott FrancisOctober 18, 2009
Been here 5+ times
get the border burger. do not pass go.
Brian WhiteApril 6, 2012
Leave 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, 2011
Make sure your waitress actually puts your order in. Otherwise, you're waiting 2 hours for 2 burgers. We should have left.
Dave SApril 21, 2010
Newly reopened. Pricy, dry burger, stingy on fries. Will come by for a beer, but not food.

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