Best Restaurants, Must Try Places in Round Rock

"| When the weather is not blazing hot or at the point of freezing, Austin has a plethora of excellent patio dining spots. Since 2013, Contigo has been one of Austin’s most popular spots for an al fresco experience. Their sprawling backyard and deck offer casual and comfortable southwest ranch-style dining paired with refreshing craft cocktails, shareable bites and plenty of space for events or yard games."

"This East Austin gem has a huge outdoor seating area that is perfect for the whole family. Come rain or shine because they have a large portion of the patio covered. With string lights surrounding the outdoors area, you are sure to enjoy the ambiance but not more than the food and drinks!"

"The ranch-style MLK restaurant is all outdoors, where diners can mix delicious drinks and ox tongue sliders for an excellent evening. Reservations are available."

"The modern French-Vietnamese cafe has perfected bánh mì—the delicious breakfast versions have an egg base—with housemade, crunchy baguettes that can stand up to layers of spicy and tangy. sauces, marinated pork, local beef, and fresh sliced vegetables. You’ll see just about anyone stop by neighbors on their way to work, stylish moms after school drop-off, and couples and small groups in the afternoon swapping plates to share, and working their way through bowls of bún."

"We're going to irritate some locals by highlighting this dapper cottage of deliciousness. Pop in for croissants, crepes and a few noodle dishes in the morning, plus the deliciously creamy Vietnamese coffee."

"Located on South Congress Ave, this pizza joint serves up homemade, hand-tossed pizzas with all the toppings. Choose from classics like Margherita or pepperoni and mushroom or mix things up with a white clam pizza or eggplant pie. You can also pick up beer and wine to go along with other Italian treats like sub sandwiches, antipasti, and calzones."

"South CongressA piece of pizza from Home Slice is never a bad idea, particularly when you’ve got just enough in the bank account to cover a mushroom and pepperoni slice. Alternatively, you could just get the $3.50 garlic knots with some oh-thank-God-it’s-complimentary marinara dip."

"A post shared by @fatmexicancousins on Nov 23, 2019 at 6:30pm PST. Fujiyama’s sashimi and sushi are rated as one of the best in Austin, Texas. Featuring hibachi-style cooking, the restaurant has a lively environment with wooden tables and simply decorated interiors."

"Taverna does its best to embody its namesake—in Italy, a taverna is a neighborhood eatery where customers are more like family or close friends than paying visitors. Austin’s Taverna creates this welcoming atmosphere with rustic touches such as exposed brick interiors and framed pictures that create a mural on its accent wall. The restaurant also has a partially enclosed patio space that extends the charming feel to the outdoors."

"Both locations of the Italian restaurant offer classic dishes like pizza, pastas, and meats, but this downtown spot highlights its assortment of risottos that include seafood, meat, and vegetarian options."

"There’s nothing like taking a seat in view of Din Ho’s cutting station, with its rows of glistening chickens, barbecue pork, and crispy-skinned ducks. But even if you’re still squeamish about dining in, takeout here never disappoints with hearty noodle soups, steamed buns that remain fluffy and inviting, and hot pots boasting a range of seafood. Lunch and dinner daily."

"Din Ho's menu features over 200 dishes and provides extensive offerings for vegetarians. A favorite is black mushrooms with bok choy in a light soy sauce, but Chinese broccoli sautéed with ginger is a winner as well. Cantonese roast duck and barbecued pork are meaty standouts with rich, authentic flavors hard to find elsewhere."

"Din Ho Chinese BBQ is a locally owned and family operated traditional Chinese restaurant. We have a true passion for eating great food and we are here to share our favorites!. Our main chef of the household has over four decades of professional experience in Chinese kitchens."

"Italian architecture with gorgeous stone and brick walls, dark wood beams and warm, old-world lighting set the mood for Italian-inspired romance. The authentic and highly praised Tuscan cuisine includes Formaggio al Forno (baked brie, fig marmellata, almonds and grilled crostini), Capellini con Gamberi (angel hair pasta with shrimp, tomatoes concasse and cracked red chili) and Filetto di Manzo (wood-grilled beef tenderloin with Gorgonzola and a Sangiovese demiglace). Save room for the Affogato — an award-winning vanilla bean gelato served with a shot of espresso poured over it."

"Constructed to closely resemble an Italian Tuscan villa, Siena begins with amazing ambiance and a serving staff that truly KNOWS what they are doing. Customers consistently comment on the quality of service received during their dining experience. Siena offers a wine selection worth talking about and for those that prefer wine by the glass, they have at least 20 different options to choose from."

"Many of Tuscany’s most famous culinary creations are given top billing at Siena Ristorante Toscana. Located just off Highway 360, this homely eatery is known locally for its huge s..."

"Austin's craft-cocktail renaissance means there are a dozen places to find a perfect old fashioned, but it can be tough to find the right balance between vibe, menu and hospitality. Small Victory isn't easy to locate — the long, shotgun-style one-room bar sits at the top of a spiral staircase over a nondescript parking garage — but once you're there it's like entering a Prohibition-era haunt without the pretension of most speakeasy-style bars. Snack on one of the city's best meat and cheese plates while you enjoy signature drinks like the Artists' Special, a smoky variation on the whiskey sour with Scotch, sherry, lemon juice and grenadine."

"But if you’re hanging out downtown, Small Victory is an excellent escape from the noise of Dirty Sixth. The bar is located inside a generic-looking office building and at the top of a creepy stairway, but once you’re there, you’ll find a charming, windowless bar with low ceilings, an intimate vibe, and well-made cocktails."

"If you’re looking for the ideal venue for your next special occasion, you can’t go far wrong with Freda’s Seafood Grille. The elegant decor may be old school sophisticated, but there’s nothing stuffy about the friendly, welcoming service, the warm, cozy ambiance, and a menu that pairs classic Southern-style dishes with the kind of light, innovative touch that’s guaranteed to please. For a meal you’ll remember, try the signature Freda’s Crab Cake for starters and the Blackened Red Snapper served with Crawfish étouffée, rice, and sautéed green beans for mains, before rounding off the meal with a sumptuous White Chocolate Bread Pudding."

"Freda’s Seafood Grille specializes in seafood with a southern cooking style, which helps differentiate it from most seafood restaurants in the area. It’s an upscale establishment and features a comprehensive menu that should satisfy most palates. Some delicacies that are worth trying include their crab stuffed mushrooms, lobster roll, and shrimp and crawfish etouffee."

"If you’re read anything about Austin, you’ve likely heard of Barton Springs, a swimming pool fed by natural springs and flanked by green lawns, where tatted-up sunbathers often go topless. What gets less attention is Deep Eddy, Barton Springs’ sister pool. While it’s also spring-fed (and not chlorinated), Deep Eddy looks more like a traditional concrete pool, one with bright-blue waters, swimming lanes, and—unlike Barton Springs—a large walk-in shallow end that's ideal for families."

"At first glance, the Deep Eddy Pool might seem like any other public pool. When you do a little digging, however, you’ll learn that it’s actually a historic Austin landmark with a lot of fun activities to offer. For starters, the Deep Eddy Pool is one of the oldest man-made pools in Texas."

"If you're into aquatic workouts, or just like watching other people work out, then Deep Eddy is right in your lane – or should I say multiple lanes?. The entrance fee for this pool – the oldest in the state, built in 1915 – ranges from $2 to $9."

"Picnics and barbecues are a common sight (and smell!) at Commons Ford Ranch Metropolitan park, which borders Lake Austin and the Colorado River. It’s home to a beautiful trail—the Waterfall Trail—which is short and easy but leads along a lovely stream with several featured waterfalls. The waterfront is a good launch point for boating and kayaking, and also provides a nice place to go fishing."

"With its peaceful lakefront views, the Commons Ford Ranch Metropolitan Park is a great place to escape the urban frenzy of Austin. You’ll be able to “get away from it all” without actually venturing too far from the fun stuff of the city. You can just take a break from it for a while."

"The Common Ford Ranch is a lakefront park on Lake Austin with a trail length of 0.8 miles. A great place to take your family and pet for a picnic after a hike. There are also amenities such as a volleyball court, picnic tables, and barbecue pits."

"Hippie Hollow is Texas’ only legally recognized clothing-optional public park, welcoming guests 18 years and older. This spot isn’t a beach in the most typical sense, with a rather steep climb down to the water. However, the rocky shoreline is a great place to spread out, sunbathe, and soak in the views, and you can also bring your own inflatables to float near the shore."

"I finally crossed off Hippie Hollow on my things to do in Austin list on my 30th birthday. The rumors are true, it’s a nude park so clothing is optional but you must ask for permission if you want to take photographs. The entrance fee is $15 per vehicle."

"As Texas’ only clothing-optional park, Hippie Hollow is one of the most unique beaches in Austin. Located on the shores of Lake Travis, the park itself is beautiful, and yes, full of nude people–and there’s a decades-long history as to why."