River City Grille
700 First, Marble Falls, 78654, 830/798-9909
Gorgeous views are the initial draw, but the sports bar is a great place to sample the ice cold beer, 2-inch-thick, double-hand-battered, deep-fried onion rings, and prime rib and Black Angus beef.
This seafood restaurant and sports bar in Northwest Austin boasts a sprawling, pet-friendly outdoor deck, more than 20 televisions, a kiddie playscape, and live music every week. Come crawfish season, this is the place to be.
10931 Stonelake Blvd., 512/956-0040
You'll find a full range of both fried and broiled seafood in the boat formerly occupied by the Captain's Seafood & Oyster Bar.
5700 N. I-35, 512/452-1417
They say the breading on the fried shrimp is perfect and crunchy, and the boudin sausage balls keep the line of regulars stretching to the parking lot.
1200-D W. Howard, 512/990-8000