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| '''The Oasis on Lake Travis''' is a restaurant on the western edge of ], United States.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2024-10-02 |title=The Oasis On Lake Travis - Review - West Austin - Austin |url=https://www.theinfatuation.com/austin/reviews/the-oasis-on-lake-travis |access-date=2024-12-27 |website=The Infatuation |language=en}}</ref> The restaurant promotes itself as the "Sunset Capital of Texas" with its terraced views looking West over ].<ref name="HC">{{cite news|url=http://www.chron.com/news/houston-texas/article/Fire-ravages-Austin-s-Oasis-restaurant-1943364.php|title=Fire ravages Austin's Oasis restaurant - Houston Chronicle|last=Gilbert|first=Jeffrey|date=2 June 2005|work=]|accessdate=31 October 2012 |
'''The Oasis on Lake Travis''' is a restaurant on the western edge of ], United States.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2024-10-02 |title=The Oasis On Lake Travis - Review - West Austin - Austin |url=https://www.theinfatuation.com/austin/reviews/the-oasis-on-lake-travis |access-date=2024-12-27 |website=The Infatuation |language=en}}</ref> The restaurant promotes itself as the "Sunset Capital of Texas" with its terraced views looking West over ].<ref name="HC">{{cite news|url=http://www.chron.com/news/houston-texas/article/Fire-ravages-Austin-s-Oasis-restaurant-1943364.php|title=Fire ravages Austin's Oasis restaurant - Houston Chronicle|last=Gilbert|first=Jeffrey|date=2 June 2005|work=]|accessdate=31 October 2012}}</ref> | ||
| == Description == | |||
| The 30,000 square foot restaurant sits on a bluff 450 feet above ] 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.<ref>{{Cite web |last= |first= |date=2019-02-28 |title=Road Trippin': Austin Staycation - The Oasis on Lake Travis |url=https://cbsaustin.com/features/road-trippin/road-trippin-austin-staycation-the-oasis-on-lake-travis |access-date=2024-12-27 |website=KEYE |language=en}}</ref> | |||
| == History == | |||
| The restaurant was first built in 1982 by ] entrepreneur Beau Theriot, who purchased a {{convert|500|acre|km2|adj=on}} ranch overlooking the lake and converted it into the current multi-use venue.<ref>{{cite news | url=http://www.austinchronicle.com/food/2000-07-28/78029/ | title=Your Name Here: Austin Is Becoming Famous for Its Many Local Brands | newspaper=Austin Chronicle | date=July 28, 2000 | accessdate=October 31, 2012 | author=Wood, Virginia B.}}</ref> | The restaurant was first built in 1982 by ] entrepreneur Beau Theriot, who purchased a {{convert|500|acre|km2|adj=on}} ranch overlooking the lake and converted it into the current multi-use venue.<ref>{{cite news | url=http://www.austinchronicle.com/food/2000-07-28/78029/ | title=Your Name Here: Austin Is Becoming Famous for Its Many Local Brands | newspaper=Austin Chronicle | date=July 28, 2000 | accessdate=October 31, 2012 | author=Wood, Virginia B.}}</ref> | ||
| On the morning of June 1, 2005, a lightning strike ignited a fire which consumed much of the property.<ref name=HC/> Parts of the facility that were not damaged were reopened within weeks, while other parts were rebuilt.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.austinchronicle.com/food/2005-06-10/274209/|title=Food-o-File: Beau Theriot has got the Oasis back on track|last=Wood|first=Virginia B.|date=10 June 2005|work=]|accessdate=31 October 2012}}</ref> | On the morning of June 1, 2005, a lightning strike ignited a fire which consumed much of the property.<ref name=HC/> Parts of the facility that were not damaged were reopened within weeks, while other parts were rebuilt.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.austinchronicle.com/food/2005-06-10/274209/|title=Food-o-File: Beau Theriot has got the Oasis back on track|last=Wood|first=Virginia B.|date=10 June 2005|work=]|accessdate=31 October 2012}}</ref> | ||
| In 2023, the business ranked number 32 in Restaurant Business Magazine's list of the top 100 independent restaurants.<ref>https://www.statesman.com/story/entertainment/dining/2023/12/22/the-oasis-lake-travis-matts-el-rancho-austin-top-100-independent-restaurants-list/72011046007/</ref> | The restaurant was featured in the ] series ''The Ultimatum''.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Fields |first=Kara |date=2022-04-25 |title=An Inside Guide to Where They Filmed 'The Ultimatum' in Austin |url=https://www.austinmonthly.com/an-inside-guide-to-where-they-filmed-the-ultimatum-in-austin/ |access-date=2024-12-27 |website=Austin Monthly Magazine |language=en-US}}</ref> In 2023, the business ranked number 32 in ''Restaurant Business Magazine''{{'s}} list of the top 100 independent restaurants.<ref>https://www.statesman.com/story/entertainment/dining/2023/12/22/the-oasis-lake-travis-matts-el-rancho-austin-top-100-independent-restaurants-list/72011046007/</ref> | ||
| ==See also== | ==See also== | ||
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| The Oasis on Lake Travis | |
|---|---|
 The Oasis Restaurant | |
| Restaurant information | |
| Established | 1982 |
| Owner(s) | Beau Theriot |
| Head chef | Gerald Joshua |
| Food type | American, Tex-Mex |
| Dress code | Casual |
| Street address | 6550 Comanche Trail |
| City | Austin |
| County | Travis County |
| State | Texas |
| Postal/ZIP Code | 78732 |
| Country | United States |
| Coordinates | 30°24′19″N 97°52′28″W / 30.4054°N 97.8745°W / 30.4054; -97.8745 |
| Seating capacity | 2,500 |
| Reservations | Not required |
| Website | www |
The Oasis on Lake Travis is a restaurant on the western edge of Austin, Texas, United States. The restaurant promotes itself as the "Sunset Capital of Texas" with its terraced views looking West over Lake Travis.
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.
History
The restaurant was first built in 1982 by Houston entrepreneur Beau Theriot, who purchased a 500-acre (2.0 km) ranch overlooking the lake and converted it into the current multi-use venue.
On the morning of June 1, 2005, a lightning strike ignited a fire which consumed much of the property. Parts of the facility that were not damaged were reopened within weeks, while other parts were rebuilt.
The restaurant was featured in the Netflix series The Ultimatum. In 2023, the business ranked number 32 in Restaurant Business Magazine's list of the top 100 independent restaurants.
See also
References
- ^ "About Us (Oasis Restaurant)". Oasis-austin.com. Retrieved October 31, 2012.
- "(Oasis Restaurant) Menu". Oasis-austin.com. Retrieved October 31, 2012.
- Qaddumi, Thora (January 25, 2004). "Houston entrepreneur has designs on Lake Travis". Houston Business Journal. p. 2. Retrieved October 31, 2012.
- "The Oasis On Lake Travis - Review - West Austin - Austin". The Infatuation. 2024-10-02. Retrieved 2024-12-27.
- ^ Gilbert, Jeffrey (2 June 2005). "Fire ravages Austin's Oasis restaurant - Houston Chronicle". Houston Chronicle. Retrieved 31 October 2012.
- "Road Trippin': Austin Staycation - The Oasis on Lake Travis". KEYE. 2019-02-28. Retrieved 2024-12-27.
- Wood, Virginia B. (July 28, 2000). "Your Name Here: Austin Is Becoming Famous for Its Many Local Brands". Austin Chronicle. Retrieved October 31, 2012.
- Wood, Virginia B. (10 June 2005). "Food-o-File: Beau Theriot has got the Oasis back on track". The Austin Chronicle. Retrieved 31 October 2012.
- Fields, Kara (2022-04-25). "An Inside Guide to Where They Filmed 'The Ultimatum' in Austin". Austin Monthly Magazine. Retrieved 2024-12-27.
- https://www.statesman.com/story/entertainment/dining/2023/12/22/the-oasis-lake-travis-matts-el-rancho-austin-top-100-independent-restaurants-list/72011046007/
Further reading
- Hudgins, Matt (October 21, 2001). "Project set near Oasis". Austin Business Journal. Retrieved October 31, 2012.
- Pope, Colin (November 9, 2003). "Project at lake setting sail". Austin Business Journal. Retrieved October 31, 2012.
- Garza, Vicky (August 26, 2011). "Blue Genie escapes to Oasis". Austin Business Journal. Retrieved October 31, 2012.
- "Oasis owner to start new project". Austin-American Statesman. June 17, 2005. Retrieved October 31, 2012. (subscription required)
- "Eye on the Aisles". San Antonio Express-News. July 12, 2000. Retrieved October 31, 2012. (subscription required)
- Uhlenbrock, Tom (February 10, 2008). "10 cool things about AUSTIN, Texas". Orlando Sentinel. p. 2. Retrieved October 31, 2012.
External links
30°24′24″N 97°52′31″W / 30.406571°N 97.875210°W / 30.406571; -97.875210
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