The Highland Lakes’ mild climate allows for outdoor activities year-round, including dining out, thus a preponderance of restaurants with decks or patios. Many are dog-friendly, although some might have restrictions. If in doubt, call ahead.
Here’s a list of Highland Lakes eateries that welcome canine clientele.
MARBLE FALLS
Bear King Brewing Company
207 Avenue G, 830-220-5083
Chill out on Bear King's inviting patio. Order a house-brewed beer and something from its comfort food-centric menu. Online reviewers give a thumbs-up to dog-friendly staff.
Double Horn Brewing Company
208 Avenue H, 830-693-5165
Join other two-legged and four-legged patrons on Double Horn’s spacious, Fido-friendly patio for craft brews and hand-formed burgers.
Rae’s Rbar & Grill
904 Third St., 830-693-2622
“Water bowl … treats … a friendly hello and really good food,” reports one online reviewer. Rae’s has a doggie menu and hosts pet adoptions twice a year.
BURNET
Bill’s Burgers, Wings, & Things
306 W. Polk St., 512-234-8216
(Also a Lampasas location at 904 N. Key Ave.)
The name tells you what headlines the menu, and the large outdoor space has plenty of room for you and your doggie friend (on a leash, please).
KINGSLAND
Wakepoint LBJ
14757 RR 1431 West, 325-484-4448
Arrive by land or water at this Lake LBJ restaurant/bar/entertainment venue. Find an outdoor table for you and your favorite hound, pick something from the extensive menu, and take in the waterfront views.
COTTONWOOD SHORES
LeStourgeon Seafood Company
4320 FM 2147, 830-265-6116
This popular Horseshoe Bay-area restaurant has a Cajun/seafood menu, strong margaritas, and a covered front porch for you and your pooch.
JOHNSON CITY
Lady Bird Lane Café
101 S. Lady Bird Lane, 830-832-7884
Order soup, a salad, or a sandwich from the organic menu. Its outdoor area welcomes you and your favorite furbaby. Take a short walk to the Lyndon B. Johnson Boyhood Home, part of the LBJ National Historical Park.
Pecan Street Brewing
106 E. Pecan Drive, 830-868-2500
Enjoy artisan beers, a comfort food menu, a shaded biergarten, and dog-loving staff. The biergarten is sometimes booked for private parties. Call ahead.
This is not an all-inclusive list, so if you don’t see your favorite dog-friendly place here, please share it with our readers in the comments below.
chuck@thepicayune.com