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| The Oasis on Lake Travis | |
|---|---|
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 The restaurant's exterior, 2012 | |
| Restaurant information | |
| Established | 1982 |
| Owner(s) | Beau Theriot |
| Head chef | Gerald Joshua |
| 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. Jody Theriot is a manager.
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
- 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. Archived from the original on 2021-05-16. 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. Archived from the original on 2023-06-05. Retrieved 2024-12-27.
- 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.
- "With Lakes Drying Up, Businesses Are Parched (Published 2013)". 2013-09-22. Archived from the original on 2023-05-07. Retrieved 2024-12-27.
- Wood, Virginia B. (10 June 2005). "Food-o-File: Beau Theriot has got the Oasis back on track". The Austin Chronicle. Archived from the original on 3 June 2015. Retrieved 31 October 2012.
- Fields, Kara (2022-04-25). "An Inside Guide to Where They Filmed 'The Ultimatum' in Austin". Austin Monthly Magazine. Archived from the original on 2024-09-12. Retrieved 2024-12-27.
- Maxin, Ryan. "The Oasis, Matt's El Rancho among 2023 top 100 independent restaurants in the country". Austin American-Statesman.
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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