Hula Hut
Austin, TX 78703
Phone: (512) 476-4852
- Price:
- $
- Best of Citysearch:
- Family-Friendly Dining 2007, After-Work Bar 2007, Outdoor Dining 2006
- Hours:
- Sun-Thu 11am-10pm, Fri-Sat 11am-11pm
Editorial Review for Hula Hut – by Joshua Hinsdale
In Short
Inside, surfboards, mounted fish and Hawaiian and Mexican tchotchkes adorn the walls. The outdoor bar, built over Lake Austin in a large, 360-degree, thatched-roofed hut is a hot spot for sipping margaritas. Patios are shaded, but tanning is also a pastime. After a day at the lake, groups of friends sample coconut shrimp and tubular tacos, or fusion favorites like mango and poblano chili quesadillas or grilled salmon tacos.
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Insider Tips
Save TimeUpon arrival, put your name on the list at the door and get a beeper to let you know when your table's ready. Pass the time at the patio bar.
ParkingThere likely won't be any spots in the lot, but an overflow parking lot is up the hill.
User Reviews for Hula Hut
02/18/2008 Posted by jnbruns
Bomb this location. The food was terrible, and it was so loud from all the little frat-boy-rich-kids yelling at each other, I couldn't hear myself chew. I hardly ever got a refill, and it took 45 minutes to get a seat. This is where Austin's Bourgeoisie go to feel quaint amongst the commons; euthanize yourself before eating here.
Pros: It's a lakeside location, so it's easier to drown yourself.
Cons: You want to drown yourself.
07/18/2007 Posted by majavita
I used to love Hula Hut. Now I have a toddler and I absolutely hate having to wait a minimum of 1 hour (off-peak) for a table and then sitting my little one in their High Chairs. These chairs are disgusting. I once asked staff to please clean it off for me. He simply passed the stinky towel he had on hand and left a bunch of rice in the creases of the chair. Terrible! I always have to scrub them off with disinfecting wipes and they end up black! So, for me it is only worthwhile if we can sit outside, it is a lovely day and we are not starving. Foodwise, I recommend the Puau Platter. Wonderful Tres Leches dessert.
Pros: Lake View, Happy Crowd, Yummy Platters
Cons: Filthy, Long Wait
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