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The following
reviews were written of and about the experiences the authors had while
visiting. We are pleased to find our hard work has provided an
atmosphere of solid old style enjoyment!
Read for yourself and see if Ski Shores fits your and your family's
idea of a good time.
All being well, we will see you soon!
May 29th 2007
a hidden jewel - been here for for 50 years. the
onion
ring batter is just right - not too mushy and bready. excellent locale
-
with a great view of lake austin and the boats passing by...
May 16th 2007
BORDER BURGER
Anyone that slops guacamole on a burger is cool with me!
Ski Shores is difficult to find and a long journey to reach, but that's
what
really makes the place. Even on the most beautiful spring/summer
days
its guaranteed to not be overcrowded, but still populated by enough
gorgeous
women and good food to make the long drive worth it.
Sit underneath the oak that's several decades old on the banks of
Travis
Lake, listen to good music, bullshit with friends, drink decently
priced
beer, and wolf down Austinistic food.
Ski shores is a low stressed alternative to Hula Hut that's definitely
worth
the drive and deserves everyones patronage.
May 4th 2007
Ski Shores is one of my favorite places to go hang out and be outside
on
a hot summer day. As mentioned before it can seem like a bit of a drive
due
to all the windy roads to get there, but it is worth it. The laid-back
attitude
oozing off this place just begs you to kick your feet up and bask in
Austin's
glorious weather.
The food is pretty darn good too. Especially their burgers. God the
burgers
are worth the drive themselves. Also. They have a burger named after
me.
That's right, the SCOOTER burger is sure to please. A double meat
monstrosity
that is topped with Jalapenos and Cheese. Again, a real crowd pleaser.
Fine.
It wasn't "named" after me, but I figured since I like it so much, it
might
as well have been.
Give Ski Shores a try, it will be worth the drive.
February 21st 2007
When it's a hot summer day in Austin and you've been water-skiing on
lake
Austin all day,
your options for food are limited.
You've got Hula Hut and Lucy's Boatyard down on the south end of the
lake
and then you've got Ski Shores up on the north end.
I pick Ski Shores any day for a vast number of reasons. The first
of
which is that it's reasonably hard to get to by land and easy to get to
by
water. This results in it not having an hour wait for food like
the
places mentioned above on a hot summer day. There's also
something
very satisfying about having a greasy burger and fries after you've
been
baking in the hot sun all day. The beer they have is always cold
and
you can't beat the view.
The people that work there are also totally laid back and very friendly.
I'll definitely be back many more times.
November 14th 2006
Ski Shores is my idea of heaven. It's a mini-road trip if you're
traveling
by car, but a mere stop in the channel if you're lucky enough to be on
the
water. A friend kept insisting that we go, saying he'd found the best
kept
secret in Austin, so we headed over one evening at dusk to investigate.
I
feel a bit heartbroken even writing this, knowing it's popularity will
soon
swell as word travels round. (Not that my reviews are all-reaching, but
I
was shocked to see a review pre-existed on this place...a surefire sign
that
people are hearing the good word.)
Anyway, this Lake Austin waterfront food stop looks like a hamburger
stand
and has been dishing out typical American fare for over 50 YEARS.
Incredible.
The four of us got veggie burgers and fries, drank cold beers, and sat
on
a hard picnic table next to the water. They offer live music on the
weekend
(awesome), but this was a weekday and we enjoyed the quiet sounds of
lapping
water and boats passing by (no-wake zone). Families of regulars stopped
by
to grab burgers or a pizza. The owner wandered around shaking hands.
And
the sun set on the most chill evening I've had in Austin. It's hard to
do
Ski Shores justice with words...it's something you must experience.
September 5th 2005
This place off the beaten path served a stellar hamburger right on the
dock
with shirtless locals, and decent salads, at good prices. It has a
great
vantage point for the lake; you feel like you're in Dirty Dancing. I
felt
special because I found this place.
May 2004
Article in Austin Chronicle
Summer Fun
The Austin shore: beachy fun in Centex
by Meiling Guentzel & Reena Karia
Ski Shores
Waterfront Cafe
Live music! Movies! The official meet-up spot for the 360
Wakeboard Club!
What else did you expect from our very own trip "down the shore"?
Well, to complete that coastal Jersey
vibe,
how's about a hot, fresh pizza made with luv?
In April of this year,
a man and his daughter came in to the cafe. Nothing unusual,
I gave them the ole Ski Shores welcome and glad to have you here.
I then went about my business and suddenly I
recalled where I had seen this gentleman before.
On television.
One of the things I enjoy in the morning is a good cup of coffee and
watching local weatherman
Gordon Smith's forecast on Fox 7 news.
Ski Shores business is directly related to good weather
and the morning broadcasts help me to determine traffic flow.
The visitor was not Gordon, but a fellow who does "restaurant reviews"
and appears on the local broadcast.
Our visitor was none other than the highly respected restaurant
reviewer for Central, Texas, Dr. Rob Balon.
Oh my g-d, a feeling of panic struck. Would this man be upset I didn't
recognize him?
Were the employees up to the task of representing Ski Shores in the
manner we all worked so hard to attain?
The weather, dog gone weather, too bad the weather wasn't nicer. Take a
breath.
Whew, alright just relax and let the chips fall where they may.
So, here goes, and without further delay, I invite you to visit Dr. Rob
Balon's website not only for our review
but the many others Dr. Balon has prepared:
Dr. Rob Balon's Ski
Shores Review
Dining Out With Rob Balon
...But my
friend and I were navigating the greenways in the big white Plymouth,
and we headed northwest from the museum to Ski Shores, a 43-year
old hole-in-the-wall a few miles farther up on the lake. Sitting on
white
plastic lawn chairs in front of the dock, we sipped beer and chatted
with
the proprietor, George Levy, who said that like many gems of Austin,
his
establishment battles dueling desires to draw new customers and
maintain a
laid back atmosphere.
Lakeside Retreat
Less a weekend journey and more an
afternoon's jaunt is Ski Shores Waterfront Cafe, one of the best
watering holes in the area. The place has been around for eons, and it
has that good ole down-by-the-river feel (even though it's on the tame
part of the Colorado known as Lake Austin). Families pull up to the
dock in boats, park it for awhile. Old-timers drive out for sunshine by
the water. Young couples zip in on motorcycles to sip a brew, eat a
burger. There's also a
nice vintage-car crowd that shows up periodically. But the real appeal
is
just sitting, languidly, at Ski Shores, wiling away the hours.
(thanx shermakaye wherever you are!)
Fresh is the Best!
Spicy fries done to perfection and fresh
daily meat are the secret of their success. The best burgers I have
ever had anywhere.
Boat up or Drive up
This casual restaurant off 620 near City
Park is the perfect Saturday afternoon burger spot. The burgers are
made to order and inexpensive. The live music is a plus!
Don't Tell
This is the kind of place you discover
and then are hesitant to tell everyone about, lest it lose
its hidden-gem charm. But here goes. First, the park-like lakeside
setting is wonderful. The burgers are very tasty. And if you like
informal dining, well, this place couldn't be more casual if it tried.
It's a great place to
while away a weekend lunch hour.
Burgers, Atmosphere... It's got the works
The Border burger
at Ski Shores is by far the best thing going in Austin. Make it out of
your way to drive down to the lakeside; you'll love the trip.
Great Stress Relief
When you need to unwind, grab a few of
your friends, make the drive down to Ski Shores and do just that. It?s
worth every second it takes to get down there.
Lake Austin Original
Ski Shores Waterfront Cafe is a great
place to grab a burger and a cold beer. Prices are reasonable and the
beer is ice cold. Listen to lice music in the evening, or enjoy the
water during the heat of the day. A great place to visit, a great place
to eat.
The Best on the Lake
Ski Shores is always a stop we make
while on the lake. They have the best burgers ever. Everyone is very
friendly and it is so laid back!
Best burger, fries and atmosphere on Lake Austin
Best burgers and fries in the world!
Relaxed atmosphere perfect for the lake.
No shoes, No shirt, no problem
Best place to pull up in the boat hop
out and order a burger. I have been eating there for the past 10 years
and have never been disappointed! Kids can run around, be loud, nobody
cares. The prices are as great as the food, which by the way, you get
plenty of! A wonderful lakeside tradition.
Great Food + Great Staff = Successful Restaraunt
One thing I liked
about this restaurant is the atmosphere it creates for the average
worker
looking for stress relief. Also, the staff makes me feel young again
with
their upbeat, laughing attitudes, and laid-back attire. I?d love to go
to
work feeling as relaxed and comfortable as they look. I think the
appearance
of these young adults is what keeps all us working adults young, after
we
dine there after a long day in the real world. Also, another thing that
caught
my attention was how the owner made his rounds to each table checking
out
how they were doing. Very nice. IT IS A MUST SEE, MUST EAT!!
Ski Shores Waterfront Cafe
Follow the signs just off of City Park
Road (the road is winding and the views spectacular) where you can
enjoy one of the area's best hamburgers on a dock on the lake, and
catch frequent shows by Austin's best musical acts.
Ski
Shores is a dockside cafe on Lake Austin that has been serving up
burgers, fries, catfish, and cold beer since the '50s. You can get
there in a car by heading out City Park Road and following the signs
but most people arrive by boat and tie up at one of the several spots
along the dock. Live music is featured on the lakeside stage throughout
the summer weeks. The performers
usually go on in the late afternoon or early evening. I can assure you
that
you'll find a relaxed, old Austin atmosphere.
All major credit cards accepted!
Ski Shores not only has great food and atmosphere, it also has ample
shoreline on Lake Austin. It can get pretty crowded during the summer,
but it's worth the trip.
We look forward to
a wonderful 2007season!
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