When news broke in late December that Ski Shores Waterfront Cafe on Lake Austin was closing, groans of disappointment could be heard on Internet food forums: "Major bummer. Another unique Austin place bites the dust," one Yelp commenter said. 

The good news for fans of dockside dining is that they are only closing for renovations, and a remodeled Ski Shores Cafe will re-open in April, 2010, at the same address - 2905 Pearce Road.

Fore more information on the remodeled Ski Shores Cafe, click here.

The restaurant building is closed for repairs and maintenance until a new tenant takes over, likely in the early spring, said Fowler, whose father, Marion Fowler, first built a restaurant at Ski Shores in 1954.

We reported the closing of Ski Shores Waterfront Cafe in Food Matters after an e-mail from George and Dianne Levy, who leased the Ski Shores building from the Fowlers. "After a 13-year presence on Lake Austin, the Levy family has decided to close its doors," the e-mail said. "It was a wonderful run." 

This Austin favorite has been open since 1954

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Plenty of space to park the boat, about a 5 minute boat ride from the 360 bridge.  You can also drive up to Ski Shores in your car and pick up a pizza order.

Order at the counter and they will call out your name on the loudspeaker when your food is ready.  If you order a pizza, they will give you a number and bring the pizza to your table.  Beer is $4!

Fried Cheese Sticks

Stuffed Jalapenos

Border Burger

Fish Sandwich

Bacon Cheeseburger

Ozzie Pizza

Grilled Cheese & Fries

Classic Cheeseburger & Onion Rings

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