Oasis Restaurant
| The Oasis on Lake Travis | |
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 The restaurant's exterior, 2012 | |
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| Restaurant information | |
| Established | 1982 |
| Owner(s) | Beau Theriot |
| Food type | |
| 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 |
| Seating capacity | 2,500[1] |
| Reservations | Not required |
| Website | www |
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.
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
- List of companies based in Austin, Texas
- List of restaurants in Austin, Texas
- List of Tex-Mex restaurants
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.
- ^ a b 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.
- ^ Kirouac, Matt (2024-02-23). "11 Absolutely Enormous Restaurants That Will Blow Your Mind". Eat This, Not That. Retrieved 2024-12-28.
- ^ Creative, Vox (2018-05-11). "10 Best Spots to Celebrate Taco Tuesday in Austin". Eater. Retrieved 2024-12-28.
- ^ Lintakoon, Sarah (2024-12-24). "The Massive Texas Restaurant That Can Serve 2,500 People At Once". Chowhound. Retrieved 2024-12-28.
- ^ "Food with a view! | Where to eat on the lake in Austin". kvue.com. 2018-05-17. Archived from the original on 2018-05-23. Retrieved 2024-12-28.
- ^ 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
- "Eye on the Aisles". San Antonio Express-News. July 12, 2000. (subscription required)
- Hudgins, Matt (October 21, 2001). "Project set near Oasis". Austin Business Journal.
- Pope, Colin (November 9, 2003). "Project at lake setting sail". Austin Business Journal.
- "Oasis owner to start new project". Austin-American Statesman. June 17, 2005. (subscription required)
- Uhlenbrock, Tom (February 10, 2008). "10 cool things about Austin, Texas". Orlando Sentinel. p. 2.
- Garza, Vicky (August 26, 2011). "Blue Genie escapes to Oasis". Austin Business Journal.