Westlake
Across the Pennybacker Bridge, the 360 loop opens onto cliffside houses and the Loop 360 overlook where everyone in a new relationship eventually takes a photo. Date here when you want quiet over scene: a long lunch at Hula Hut on the cove, kayaks rented at the Commons Ford ramp, a sunset walk on the Wild Basin trails off Capital of Texas Highway. Davenport Village handles the wine bar slot. The honest tradeoff: nothing is walkable, parking at Mount Bonnell fills by six, and the bill at Eddie V's reads like the 78746 ZIP suggests. Bring a car, bring intent, skip the spontaneity.
Westlake by the numbers
Westlake runs male-skewed, about 53% men to 47% women.
Median individual income in Westlake is about $88,300.
The median renter in Westlake pays about $2,140 a month.
About 3,100 Westlake residents ages 20 to 49 are single.
Local date spots
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Manolis Ice Cream, Pops, Sorbet & More
LGBTQ+ friendlyGood for groups - WestlakeDrinks
Deep Eddy Cabaret
Outdoor seatingGood for groups - WestlakeDrinks
The Golden Goose
Outdoor seatingGood for groups - WestlakeDining
Lee’s Kitchen + Cocktails
Outdoor seatingGood for groups - WestlakeDrinks
Postino Bryker Woods
Outdoor seatingGood for groups - WestlakeDrinks
Flo’s Wine Bar and Bottle Shop
Outdoor seatingLGBTQ+ friendly - WestlakeDining
Laurel Restaurant
Outdoor seatingLGBTQ+ friendly - WestlakeActivity
North Capital of Texas Highway Scenic Overlook
Wheelchair access - WestlakeDrinks
Cape Bottle Room
LGBTQ+ friendlyGood for groups - WestlakeDrinks
Rosie's Wine Bar
Outdoor seatingLGBTQ+ friendly - WestlakeDrinks
Wanderlust Wine Co. - Speakeasy Wine Cave
Wheelchair access - WestlakeDrinks
Oak Hill Lounge
Outdoor seatingGood for groups - WestlakeDrinks
Sloan + Parker
Outdoor seatingGood for groups - WestlakeDrinks
Neighborhood Vintner
LGBTQ+ friendlyWheelchair access