Retail Roundup: Gann Ranch Shopping, Dining and Entertainment

Gann Ranch is located in the peaceful, scenic environs near Cedar Park, and it’s also convenient to great shopping, dining, and entertainment.

There are three major shopping centers within about 15 minutes of Gann Ranch. Together, they represent more than 350 department stores, restaurants, movie theaters, and more. Shopping for groceries and daily needs is also easy with a nearby HEB about 5 minutes from the neighborhood.

Fashion, Food and Fun at 1890 Ranch

With 1890 Ranch just ten minutes away, neighbors can enjoy more than 80 stores, services, restaurants and entertainment options. Retailers include SuperTarget, Academy Sports, Hobby Lobby, Bealls, Charming Charlie, Claire’s Boutique, James Avery Jewelry, Ross, and Plato’s Closet, to name a few. For movie lovers, the center also hosts a 12-screen Cinemark Theater that shows the latest Hollywood fare. After the movie, couples can go to Starbucks to share a double tall skinny latte and relax in the coffeehouse’s comfortable ambiance.

Some of the many popular restaurants at 1890 Ranch include Logan’s Roadhouse, LongHorn Steakhouse and Mighty Fine Burgers. For starters at Logan’s Roadhouse, there are the Loaded Potato Skins, Rockin’ Onion Petals, and Fried Mozzarella Cheese Sticks, or the Roadhouse ‘Shrooms make a tasty treat. For those with a sweet tooth, the Big & Chewy Hot Fudge Brownie is a delectable dessert that satisfies.

Two More Regional Malls with over 275 Stores and Restaurants

Lakeline Mall, also about 10 minutes away, features more than 150 stores and restaurants. Here, shoppers enjoy a spacious mall including anchor stores Dillard’s, Macy’s and Sears, in addition to retailers such as American Eagle Outfitters, Bath & Body Works, Express, Foot Locker, Fredericks’ of Hollywood, Gap, Image, Lakeline Day Spa, Lane Bryant, The Limited, Old Navy, and JCPenney. The mall also has a Cinemark multiplex movie theater for date night or family fun.

Round Rock Premium Outlets center, under 20 minutes from home, is an outdoor mall that has 125 stores, including Banana Republic, Coach, Polo Ralph Lauren, Burberry, Ann Taylor, and Cotton On — and all offer outstanding discounted prices and bargains on their wares every day. Across the street from the mall is the only IKEA in the Central Texas area. IKEA offers contemporary Danish design-influenced furniture, with everything in stock and in convenient flatpacks.

Stuffed Catfish, Crinkle Fries and Mighty Fine Beast Burgers

For those in search of high-quality comfort foods, Mighty Fine Burgers at 1890 Ranch gets a 5-star rating. The off-the-menu special order Beast Burger is a local favorite for those with crazy big appetites. It’s a full pound of beef (two half-pound patties) sliced onions, tomatoes, dill pickles and shredded lettuce. The truly daring can add four slices of cheese for a nominal fee.

But those who may overindulge at Mighty Fine can rest easy knowing that the beef is fresh and ground on-site daily. And it’s all natural, sourced only from certified small ranchers. Even the biggest Mighty Fine burger isn’t complete without some of their fresh cut crinkle fries — or chili cheese fries — and a hand-dipped shake. There is indoor and outdoor seating, as well as free Wi-Fi available.

For a more formal evening out, Cedar Park’s Surf & Turf and Oyster Bar is one of the most popular local choices. The signature surf and turf platter invites diners to choose one surf and one turf item, and then choose two side dishes. The surf options are fried, broiled, or stuffed catfish; fried or grilled shrimp; stuffed crab; or fried or grilled scallops. On the turf side, the menu offers a flatiron steak, grilled chicken breast, grilled or fried pork loin, or a steak kabob.