With a vast assortment of recreational amenities, it’s no surprise that there are a seemingly endless selection of restaurants, stores and shops conveniently located near Steiner Ranch.
For daily needs, Steiner Ranch homeowners go to the Four Points Shopping Center located right on the neighborhood’s doorstep. Four Points includes an HEB grocery, Subway, Starbucks and local favorite Austin’s Pizza, among others. Vista Ridge at Steiner Ranch and The Shops at Steiner Ranch also offer convenient and quick shopping, including a variety of restaurants, healthcare services, and specialty retailers.
For a more extensive day of shopping, the upscale stores of the Hill Country Galleria — just a 15-minute drive west — boast more than 80 stores, including local grocers and a Whole Foods Market, and 20-plus restaurants, as well as a movie theater. A few of the Galleria’s most popular stores include Banana Republic, Chico’s, Dick’s Sporting Goods, Dillards, Eddie Bauer, Relax the Back, Soma Intimates, Victoria’s Secret, and White House Black Market.
In addition, a small amphitheater regularly hosts local musicians for an ongoing, all-ages concert series the entire family can enjoy.
Fine Food, Glorious Texas Sunsets and the Culinary Adventure of a Lifetime
Resident foodies have lots of choices for dining out. In fact, Steiner Ranch plays host to one of Austin’s finest steakhouses. Situated on former ranch land, Steiner Ranch Steakhouse provides a luxurious ambiance for the discerning diner and was recently recognized by The Austin Chronicle for serving the best steak in town.
Zack’s American Bistro is also located within the neighborhood, and houses a modern children’s play area while also serving up some of the finest comfort food and libations around.
For date night or happy hours, The Oasis is an Austin legend and is just minutes from Steiner Ranch. Its multiple decks overlooking Lake Travis provide unobstructed seating for the most glorious sunsets in Texas. More adventurous foodies venture to the nearby Hudson’s On The Bend, serving up some of the most unique (and most talked-about) dishes in Austin, like Hudson’s Swamp Platter: blackened crawfish cake, alligator tail and chicken fried frog legs, or Hudson’s Mixed Grill, with axis venison and rabbit tenders, and pecan-smoked Bandera quail in a lime cilantro ginger glaze, with spicy game sausage and achiote-marinated buffalo, all served with a trio of Hudson’s signature sauces.