The Oasis on Lake Travis
Restaurant in Austin, Texas, U.S.
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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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.jpg) The restaurant's exterior, 2012 | |
 Interactive map of The Oasis on Lake Travis | |
| Restaurant information | |
| Established | 1982 |
| Owner | Beau Theriot |
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| Dress code | Casual |
| Location | 6550 Comanche Trail, Austin, Travis County, Texas, 78732, United States |
| Coordinates | 30.4054°N 97.8745°W |
| Seating capacity | 2,500[1] |
| Reservations | Not required |
| Website | www |
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]
