Best Dinner Places to Eat in Round Rock

"Designed to feel more like a Hill Country ranch than a restaurant, Contigo is just north of much of Austin's action, drawing families on the weekends with kids who love to run around its outdoor space. The steaks and burgers are well worth going out of your way for, as are the cocktails, which are mostly seasonal. You'll feel like a real Austinite here, surrounded by locals from the neighborhood at one of the family-style tables and chatting up the staff that seems to know every anecdote about what's served here and where it comes from."

"The inspiration for this place was a ranch by the same name in South Texas. The owners loved the original ranch so much that they decided to bring it with them to Austin and open this restaurant on the fringes of the now booming Mueller development. The open concept restaurant is almost entirely outdoors, with just the kitchen, bar and a few tables actually under a roof."

"2027 Anchor, 512/614-2260, www.contigotexas.comHours: Sun.-Thu., 4-9pm; Fri.-Sat., 4-10pm. Happy hour Sun.-Thu., 4-6pm. Contigo consistently makes nearly every listicle of great Austin patios, thanks to high-quality, reasonably priced happy hours with snacks like crispy green beans and charred avocado."

"While, yes, Vietnamese dishes dominate the menu at this south Austin favorite, breakfast is all about French fare. People can choose from an array of croissants, stuffed French crêpes, beignets and jam, and the house-baked brioche French toast. The restaurant also features daily French macarons available all day long."

"Get outside, responsibly, and don't forget to get your fill of fresh air. If you've got pizza on the mind, we're open from 11 a.m."

"Piranha Killer Sushi has the decidedly winning advantage of having both killer sushi and killer drinks, courtesy of their bar. It's the kind of spot you can meet a friend for a long lunch and then make it even longer. Try the Tri-Color Sashimi Roll: Tuna, salmon, white tuna, chives, crab, with hand peeled cucumber."

"Cenote was one of the first cafes I visited in East Austin as it was in this area that I was renting an Airbnb when I first came to town. I love that the owners created a cafe in a historic building that dates back to 1887. In 2011, they were recognized for their hard work with the Heritage Society of Austin’s “Merit Award for Adaptive Use."

"Cenote’s original location on Cesar Chavez is in a renovated historic house that has a cozy vibe for working, and a big outdoor space for hanging out with friends. The full menu of breakfast items includes breakfast tacos, burritos, and breakfast sandwiches served on their yummy ciabatta bread. WEBSITE | 2 locations"

"You can start getting your children interested in the wonderful world of theatre and the arts by bringing them to the Zach Theatre at an early age. The Zach stages regular shows that children will love as part of their Theatre for Families program. Most of the shows are suitable for children from the age of three, but a few of the productions will suit even younger children."

"The whole family can delight in story time at the ZACH Theatre, a professional theatre company with world-class talent and inventive productions. There is not a bad seat in the house, so even the littlest theatre goer can stay engaged. The shows are only about an hour long and the cast stands ready to meet and greet everyone afterwards."

"Founded in 1993 as an education outreach program, One World Theatre is today a working green-built theatre made out of 85% recycled plastic foam. The theatre — built to resemble a Tuscan villa — showcases the artistic talents and diverse art forms of world-renowned artists in a uniquely intimate forum. Before most concerts, dinner is available at One World Café, which serves fresh, seasonal fare alongside full bar service."

"Austin City Limits still remains as the main focal point of Austin live music scene, and is the longest running music series in the country. Initially created to celebrate the music of Texas--featuring western swing, Texas blues, Tejano music, progressive country, and rock n' roll--the series has gone on to feature regional, national and international artists performing a wide range of musical styles, including jazz, alternative country, alternative rock, folk music, and jam band. ACL just recently relocated from the University of Texas campus to the W Austin Hotel downtown."

"This cutting-edge venue, ready in 2011 as part of the $300m Block 21 mixed-use development, is named for the longest running TV show in American history going back to 1974. That is PBS’s Austin City Limits, which is now taped right here and putting a different recording artist in the spotlight each week. The 2,750-capacity venue puts on 100 or so concerts a year, and is considered by those who know to have the best sound of any Austin stage."

"If you happen to be in Austin during ACL but for ACL, good luck. This is the biggest music festival that brings people from all over the world on two consecutive three-day weekends Oct. 6-8 & Oct. 13-15, 2017. If you’re not here for ACL, avoid Zilker Park at all costs."

"The first 20 customers to celebrate #NationalIceCreamDay at Amy’s on SoCo with your donation of $5 or more to… https://t.co/t4dRQf3vPV"

"Located in the H Mart food court is this fun spot for rolled ice cream. Pick from their combination suggestions or make your own. Address: 11301 Lakeline Blvd, Austin, TX 78717"

"I love The Steeping Room for their healthy, vegan, and vegetarian-friendly options, unlimited iced teas (my fav is the coconut green tea), and freshly baked scones and cupcakes. They also sell their loose tea online!. Please help them out by purchasing a gift card for future dining."

"I loved The Steeping Room and I wish I could transport it back to Vancouver with me. I could have stayed there all afternoon sipping tea from their extensive tea list. Their menu is fantastic and vegan options such as salads, bowls, curries, sandwiches and desserts."

"The flavor journey through the relaxing tea room’s salty toffee starts in chewy chocolate territory, elevated with toffee chips and a light sprinkle of salt."