Calame's Canyonside Dining

Lakeside Dining 2000: Many Restaurants, Not Much Water

Reviewed by Virginia B. Wood, Fri., July 7, 2000

Calame's Canyonside Dining

3595 RR 620 S., 263-4205

Dinner, Tue-Sun, 5:30-10pm; Brunch, Sun, 11am-2pm

This comfortable family-owned restaurant with a Continental menu is a favorite dinner spot with lake-area residents. The second-story location with breathtaking view of the surrounding Hill Country certainly enhances the dining experience. Not nearly as casual as many other area eateries, Calame's is more of a destination restaurant where you can relax and enjoy a quiet meal with family and friends. The Sunday brunch is always well-attended and although they don't serve lunch on weekdays, the dining room is available for private daytime bookings.

Dining del Lago

The Chronicle Cuisines writers traveled up and down the Lake Travis area's main drag, RR 620 in pursuit of the perfect lakeside meal. They found burgers, catfish, BBQ, pizza, ice cream, and plenty of chicken fried steak. But not a lot of water. Here's what they have to report.
Willie Nelson's Lighthouse

Pao's Mandarin House

Lemongrass Asian Bistro

Flores Mexican Restaurant

Paradise Ice Cream

Mulligan's

Cafe Lago

The Travis Room at Lakeway Inn

Shades Cafe

Sam Hill Waterfront Grill

China Pacific

Sandy's Hamburger Hut
Buster's Bar B Que

Iguana Grill

Hudson's on the Bend

Hill Country Pasta House

ZZ's Gourmet Pizza & Coffee Bar

Chita-Rita & the Chimp's

Carlos 'n Charlie's Bar & Grill

Sundowner Grill at Volente Beach

Oasis Cantina del Lago

The Boat House Grill

Smokey J's Bar B Q

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