For a unique and delectable dining experience, Mount Bonnell residents head over to Fonda San Miguel, a mere 10-minute drive. As one of the most critically acclaimed Mexican restaurants in the country, Fonda San Miguel serves delicious moles and pipians with assorted meat and fish. For Mexican food with a surfer twist and a stunning view, locals gather at the Hula Hut located on Lake Austin.
Also in the immediate area, Abel’s on the Lake serves chicken-fried comfort food along with salads, sandwiches and a variety of tasty dishes for breakfast. Kerbey Lane Café is another popular and convenient eatery. Famous for its signature pancakes such as homemade buttermilk, gingerbread, apple, and blueberry, and other distinctive breakfast items, Kerbey Lane Café serves up truly unique Austin-style homecooking, and the Bloody Marys are legendary. And although relatively new to the area, Uchiko is already a popular favorite as a smaller version of the famed sushi restaurant Uchi, serving up award-winning dishes with a more relaxed ambiance.
Convenient Groceries and Hundreds of Retailers
For grocery shopping, Central Market, Randalls and HEB all have locations conveniently near the Mount Bonnell neighborhood, while the mecca of the organic food revolution, Whole Foods’ 80,000-square-foot flagship downtown store, is only a quick 10-minute drive away.
Several major retail centers are just a quick jaunt down the easily accessible Mopac freeway. For a world-class shopping experience, locals take the short 10 minute drive north to enjoy the day at The Domain, a 1,300,000-square-foot upscale outdoor shopping mall featuring 100 stores, including high-end retailers such as Neiman Marcus, Louis Vuitton, Tiffany & Co., and Barneys. A break from shopping for lunch or dinner offers several delectable selections including Maggiano’s Little Italy, McCormick & Schmicks, NoRTH, and the Daily Grill to name a few.
About 10 minutes south of Mount Bonnell is Barton Creek Square, one of the largest malls in Texas with 180 specialty shops and department stores. Shoppers will find everything on their list at the wide variety of retailers, including Nordstrom, Dillard’s, Macy’s, Abercrombie & Fitch, Ann Taylor, Apple, Banana Republic, Bath & Body Works, Chico’s, Foot Locker, Frederick’s of Hollywood, Gap, Lane Bryant, Lego, Nine West, Old Navy as well as Sears and many others.
The mall also offers some great dining selections, including favorites such as California Pizza Kitchen, Charley’s Grilled Subs, Frullati Café & Bakery, Ruby Thai Kitchen, Sarku Japan, Steak N Shake, Villa Pizza, and more. And for date night or family fun, movie buffs also love to check out the latest blockbusters at the 14-screen AMC Barton Creek cinema.