When Aaron Creamer and his family relocated from England to the Austin area, they saw an opportunity in a dining scene that didn’t quite meet their needs.

“We noticed a gap in family-friendly restaurants that truly prioritize ingredient quality and thoughtful preparation,” Creamer said. “Having lived in places like Dallas, New York city, Dubai and London, we were inspired by food cultures that respect simplicity and sourcing.”

This inspired Aaron and wife Sally to open Winston’s, a neighborhood restaurant that now offers a family-friendly dining experience at two locations.

A family affair

Winston’s was first established just outside of Lakeway in August 2023, which Creamer says is more of a “destination spot.” In December, the family expanded to a second location in Bee Cave, offering easier walkability and access to the Hill Country Galleria.

Named after the family’s “first-born fur pup” Winston, the restaurant concept came to fruition with their experience as parents at the park.

“We were at the park with our two-year-old wishing we could grab a really great cup of coffee without having to leave,” Creamer said. “That ‘aha’ moment sparked the idea for Winston’s, a place where families could enjoy high-quality food and drinks in a relaxed setting.”What’s on the menu

Winston’s keeps its menu intentionally focused to focus on quality over quantity, Creamer said.

“We believe the better the ingredients, the less you need to do to them,” Creamer said. “Our focus is on clean food, organic sourcing when possible and doing things the right way. ‘Less is more’ is our guiding principle.”

Winston’s standout menu item is its wood-fire Neapolitan-style pizza made with imported Italian 00 flour, San Marzano tomatoes and dough made fresh daily. Flavors include a classic margherita, prosciutto and arugula, or truffle with mozzarella and parmesan.The restaurant also features a breakfast menu with homemade breakfast tacos, sourdough toasts with spreads such as honey strawberry or hazelnut cacao, and other pastries such as cinnamon rolls and coffee cake.

In addition to food, Winston’s serves a variety of local Austin craft beers, wine and a drink menu with nitro cold brew, lavender lemonade, loose leaf teas and more.Staying local

Winston’s also hosts community-focused gatherings such as wine tastings, hosting birthday parties, live music and storytime mornings.

“It’s another way we get to create memorable experiences for families beyond the table,” Creamer said.

• 4900 Bee Creek Road, Ste. 205, Spicewood; 13420 Galleria Circle, Ste. 140, Bee Cave
• www.winstonsatx.com