The Oasis on Lake Travis

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The Oasis on Lake Travis
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The restaurant's exterior, 2012
The Oasis on Lake Travis
Restaurant information
Established1982
Owner(s)Beau Theriot
Food type
Dress codeCasual
Street address6550 Comanche Trail
City Austin
County Travis County
State Texas
Postal/ZIP Code78732
Country United States
Coordinates 30°24′19″N97°52′28″W / 30.4054°N 97.8745°W / 30.4054; -97.8745
Seating capacity2,500 [1]
ReservationsNot required
Website www.oasis-austin.com

The Oasis on Lake Travis is a restaurant on the western edge of Austin, Texas, United States. [2] Established in 1982, the restaurant promotes itself as the "Sunset Capital of Texas" with its terraced views looking west over Lake Travis. [3] It is one of the largest restaurants in the world and serves American and Tex-Mex cuisine.

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Description

The 30,000 square foot restaurant sits on a bluff 450 feet above Lake Travis and is the largest outdoor restaurant in Texas. In 2019, the Oasis was the fourth largest restaurant in the world, with a seating capacity of 2,800 people. [4] The menu includes American and Tex-Mex cuisine such as burgers, fajitas, nachos, and tacos, [5] [6] as well as margaritas. [7]

The restaurant has a gift shop and has hosted live music. [8]

History

The restaurant was first built in 1982 by Houston entrepreneur Beau Theriot, who purchased a 500-acre (2.0 km2) ranch overlooking the lake and converted it into the current multi-use venue. [9] Jody Theriot is a manager. [10]

On the morning of June 1, 2005, a lightning strike ignited a fire which consumed much of the property. [3] Parts of the facility that were not damaged were reopened within weeks, while other parts were rebuilt. [11]

The restaurant was featured in the Netflix series The Ultimatum. [12] In 2023, the business ranked number 32 in Restaurant Business Magazine's list of the top 100 independent restaurants. [13]

See also

References

  1. ↑ Qaddumi, Thora (January 25, 2004). "Houston entrepreneur has designs on Lake Travis". Houston Business Journal. p. 2. Retrieved October 31, 2012.
  2. ↑ "The Oasis On Lake Travis - Review - West Austin - Austin". The Infatuation. October 2, 2024. Archived from the original on May 16, 2021. Retrieved December 27, 2024.
  3. 1 2 Gilbert, Jeffrey (June 2, 2005). "Fire ravages Austin's Oasis restaurant - Houston Chronicle". Houston Chronicle . Retrieved October 31, 2012.
  4. ↑ "Road Trippin': Austin Staycation - The Oasis on Lake Travis". KEYE. February 28, 2019. Archived from the original on June 5, 2023. Retrieved December 27, 2024.
  5. ↑ Kirouac, Matt (February 23, 2024). "11 Absolutely Enormous Restaurants That Will Blow Your Mind". Eat This, Not That . Retrieved December 28, 2024.
  6. ↑ Creative, Vox (May 11, 2018). "10 Best Spots to Celebrate Taco Tuesday in Austin". Eater. Retrieved December 28, 2024.
  7. ↑ Lintakoon, Sarah (December 24, 2024). "The Massive Texas Restaurant That Can Serve 2,500 People At Once". Chowhound . Retrieved December 28, 2024.
  8. ↑ "Food with a view! | Where to eat on the lake in Austin". kvue.com. May 17, 2018. Archived from the original on May 23, 2018. Retrieved December 28, 2024.
  9. ↑ Wood, Virginia B. (July 28, 2000). "Your Name Here: Austin Is Becoming Famous for Its Many Local Brands". Austin Chronicle. Archived from the original on October 8, 2012. Retrieved October 31, 2012.
  10. ↑ "With Lakes Drying Up, Businesses Are Parched (Published 2013)". September 22, 2013. Archived from the original on May 7, 2023. Retrieved December 27, 2024.
  11. ↑ Wood, Virginia B. (June 10, 2005). "Food-o-File: Beau Theriot has got the Oasis back on track". The Austin Chronicle . Archived from the original on June 3, 2015. Retrieved October 31, 2012.
  12. ↑ Fields, Kara (April 25, 2022). "An Inside Guide to Where They Filmed 'The Ultimatum' in Austin". Austin Monthly Magazine. Archived from the original on September 12, 2024. Retrieved December 27, 2024.
  13. ↑ Maxin, Ryan. "The Oasis, Matt's El Rancho among 2023 top 100 independent restaurants in the country". Austin American-Statesman.

Further reading

30°24′24″N97°52′31″W / 30.406571°N 97.875210°W / 30.406571; -97.875210

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