Aunt Tillys Island Cafe & Bistro

Year-round on the eastern shore of Lake Travis, Aunt Tilly's, with its relaxed atmosphere and authentic menu, offers patrons a glimpse of island life. Traditional Caribbean dishes abound: Cayman conch fritters, Jamaican jerk chicken and Cuban picadillo, to name a few. Take the kids and enjoy the sprawling decks and lawn seating, or drop by for an island-themed cocktail after work. Live music and karaoke provide additional entertainment.

The frame building surrounded by pleasant decks overlooking Yacht Harbor Marina has seen many restaurants come and go. The newest venue opened in May with a big, splashy party and plenty of music.

Menu: The menu offers such island-inspired dishes as jerk skewers from Jamaica, tostones and Cuban sandwiches from Cuba, and conch fritters from Grand Cayman. There are burgers, too, along with an inviting selection of salads. The rum drinks look potentially dangerous, but you should have no worries kicking back with a cold Red Stripe, mon.