Retail Roundup: Hunters Chase Area Shopping, Dining and Entertainment

Hunter’s Chase residents do most of their grocery shopping at either the neighborhood HEB or the nearby Randalls, as well as in Whole Foods Market in the Gateway Shopping Center just 10 minutes away.

Lakeline Mall is among Austin’s most popular shopping destinations and is located about five minutes from home. With over 150 stores, shoppers enjoy a spacious mall including anchor stores Dillard’s, Macy’s and Sears, as well as American Eagle Outfitters, Bath & Body Works, Express, Gap, Image, Lakeline Day Spa, The Limited, Old Navy, PetSmart, Ross, Brookstone, New York and Company, Yankee Candle and many, many more.

Lakeline restaurant options include such popular favorites as Applebee’s, Chili’s, Frullati Café, Little Tokyo, Los Canarios Fine Mexican Cuisine, Phil’s Philly Grill and Simon’s Sushi, among others.

Over 300 More Stores and Restaurants Nearby

For Hunter’s Chase residents seeking a world-class shopping experience, the unmistakably upscale Domain center is less than 15 minutes away. Shoppers enjoy spending hours strolling The Domain, a 1,300,000-square-foot outdoor shopping mall featuring more than 100 stores and restaurants, including high-end retailers such as Neiman Marcus, Louis Vuitton, Tiffany & Co and Barneys.

A break from shopping for lunch or dinner offers several savory selections including Maggiano’s Little Italy, McCormick & Schmicks, NoRTH and the Daily Grill to name a few. Whole Foods Market recently opened their newest Austin store in the Domain.

There are four other major shopping centers within a 15-minute radius of Hunter’s Chase, including 1890 Ranch, Arboretum at Great Hills, Gateway, and the Shops at Arbor Walk. Together, these centers host almost 200 more fine department stores, national retailers, local merchants, movie theaters, services, and restaurants.

Excellent Japanese Food and Rave-Worthy Tex-Mex

The neighborhood is close to all kinds of restaurants, from the dramatic to the cozy. Neighbors from Hunter’s Chase love the exciting Midori Sushi, where skilled chefs prepare the freshest seafood right at customers’ tables.

Also popular, Vazquez Mexican Restaurant has been serving Austin for about 20 years. Family owned and operated, the owners say the menu is a celebration of the family’s heritage and traditional recipesfrom Mexico. Frequent and loyal diners highly recommend the breakfast tacos, beef fajita platter, and the barbacoa.

Chicken-Fried Steak, Spicy Fish and Traditional Baked Ziti with Sausage

Locals also love the often-fiery Chinese food at the Asia Market Café, especially the dumplings and delicious Spicy Fish. The veterans at family-run Reale’s Pizza and Café keep their loyal patrons happy while regularly making new fans daily. Despite the name and the excellent quality of their pizza, they are also famous for their lasagna, baked ziti with sausage, and many other traditional Italian dishes.

And for a big down-home family dinner at a reasonable price, there’s always Jim’s. Since 1947, Jim’s has been a Texas version of the kind of family restaurant that used to predominate the suburban landscape. They serve Texas-style comfort food and customers can choose the legendary chicken-fried steak from the breakfast, lunch or dinner menus.