Retail Roundup: Anderson Mill Area Shopping, Dining and Entertainment

As residents of a well-established neighborhood in a booming part of town, Anderson Mill homeowners have plenty of dining and shopping options nearby. When the fridge or pantry need stocking, locals head to HEB; two locations of this Texas-grown grocery are within a 10-minute drive.

For a longer shopping list, the Arboretum is an upscale outdoor shopping area less than 15 minutes away. Tucked into a lush setting, neighbors can find Pottery Barn, Gap and Z Gallerie. Hungry shoppers enjoy Italian specialties at Brio Tuscan Grille and world-famous desserts at Cheesecake Factory. After dinner, neighborhood kids climb on the beloved metal cow sculptures on the park-like grounds nestled within the shopping area.

Regional shopping destination Lakeline Mall is just 20 minutes away. More than 150 stores are located here, including Dillard’s, Macy’s, and Sears, as well as American Eagle Outfitters, Bath & Body Works, Express, Foot Locker, Fredericks’ of Hollywood, Gap, Image, Lakeline Day Spa, Lane Bryant, The Limited, Office Max, Old Navy, PetSmart, Ross, JC Penny, Brookstone, New York and Company, Yankee Candle and many, many more.

The mall and its two nearby sister shopping centers, Lakeline Plaza and Lakeline Village, offer numerous dining choices, including contemporary Japanese at Soto, American classics such as Chili’s and Applebee’s, as well as fine Mexican cuisine at Los Canarios.

Diverse Cuisines and a Place to Cheer for Your Favorite Sports Teams

Other dining options near the neighborhood include Moonie’s Burger House, where the sweet potato fries are fresh and hot. Kerbey Lane Café is an Austin institution famous for its pancakes, and sports-themed Third Base brings neighbors together to cheer for local teams.

A few other nearby favorites include the Melting Pot for Austin’s best fondue-style creations, the sweet and sour Chinese cuisine of Nanking Restaurant, Jason’s Deli for their salad bar and world famous Reuben sandwich, and the Teppan’yaki Japanese cuisine and large selection of sushi at the Kobe Japanese Steakhouse.

Dinner and a Movie or a Thrilling Indoor Sky Dive

Residents wanting a night out visit Alamo Drafthouse where they can see current and classic movies in comfy seats while dining on home-style food and a range of beverages.

Thrill-seeking neighbors enjoy iFly Austin, Texas’ first indoor skydiving venue where anyone aged 3 to 103 can experience a true flying experience. Neighbors also congregate at Main Event, an entertainment complex featuring bowling, billiards, rock climbing, laser tag, and glow golf, and at Jump Street, where kids can jump on trampolines to their hearts’ delight.