Posted: Wed, 13 Jan 2010 12:53 PM - 16,406 Readers

By: Addie Broyles and Mike Sutter

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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To see pictures of Ski Shores Waterfront Cafe:

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

Live music

*  Story Contributed by: Addie Broyles and Mike Sutter