This restaurant, owned by the same folks who created Chuy's in Austin, is a delightful pseudo-trip to Hawaii. A popular destination for visitors, this tropical Texas paradise provides a much needed get-away for Austinites too.

The restaurant is decorated with tiki torches, bamboo walls, grass-thatched bars and thousands of colored lights. Hawaiian flavors can be found in the entrees and beverages.

The best part, however, might just be the location: On the choice property known as Oyster Landing, this is one of the few restaurants in Austin where you can sit right over the beautiful water of Lake Austin to enjoy the sunset or breeze. Power boats and water skiers might be dashing by. All together, it offers a great mental break from the routine.