Whether you are searching for a romantic spot to enjoy dinner, a quiet weekend getaway nearby, the perfect bouquet or an evening of entertainment, the Lake Travis and Westlake area has much to offer. Use this guide to plan the perfect date for you and your sweetheart on Valentine’s Day, an anniversary, a special occasion or just a night out. This is not a comprehensive guide.

BED & BREAKFAST

La Villa Vista Resort Set in a Mediterranean-style villa overlooking Lake Travis, the bed and breakfast is located right next to Oasis, Texas. With rates ranging from $159–$329 per night, the villa has several room choices, including the Milan, Tuscany, Serengeti, Penthouse and Himalaya. The second floor of the villa is set aside for a living and entertaining area. 6701 Oasis Pass, Austin 512-266-6000 www.lavillavista.com

Travaasa Tucked away in the hills that surround Lake Travis is Travaasa, a resort where guests can be adventurous or take it easy without leaving the 70-room hotel. Guests can also opt to visit the spa for a deep-tissue massage or an avocado body wrap. Rooms start at $250 a night for a nature nook and $500 a night for an inclusive package. 13500 FM 2769, Austin 512-258-7243 www.travaasa.com

RESORT & SPA 

Lake Austin Spa Resort Located in the Texas Hill Country, the award-winning wellness resort offers all-inclusive packages including healthy gourmet meals and a variety of fitness activities and classes. The resort also offers more than 100 spa treatments at its 25,000-square-foot LakeHouse Spa. The spa also includes the Aster Cafe, which is open daily from 11 a.m.–6 p.m. 1705 S. Quinlan Park Road, Austin 512-372-7300 www.lakeaustin.com Lakeway Resort and Spa Lakeway Resort and Spa is celebrating the month of February by offering romance packages, San Saba Spa specials and Valentine’s Day dinner at Masterson’s Steakhouse. The resort, located just off Lake Travis, offers several room choices, including the Lyndon B. Johnson suite and the Mansfield suite. Guests can also choose condominiums for all the comforts of home. 101 Lakeway Drive, Austin 512-261-6600 www.lakewayresortandspa.com

RESTAURANTS

Blue Dahlia Bistro Westlake With two restaurants in the Austin area, including the Westlake location, Blue Dahlia Bistro uses fresh, local and organic ingredients when available. The restaurant offers an environment intended to make guests feel as if they are in the European countryside. Valentine’s Day specials are available. Open 9 a.m.–9 p.m. Mon.–Thu., 9 a.m.–10 p.m. Fri., 9 a.m.–9 p.m. Sat., and 9 a.m.–4 p.m. Sun. 3663 Bee Caves Road, Austin 512-306-1668 www.bluedahliabistro.com Cafe Blue Offering contemporary coastal cuisine in a modern West Indies–style setting, the Hill Country Galleria restaurant aims to give guests the feeling of being in a tropical paradise. The restaurant, run by chef Ben Nathan, offers a daily feature along with Wine Down Wednesdays, Prime Rib Thursdays and weekend brunch. Open 11 a.m.–10 p.m. Mon.–Thu., 11 a.m.–11 p.m. Fri., and 9 a.m.–9 p.m. Sat.–Sun. 12921 Hill Country Blvd., Set. D2-120, Bee Cave 512-366-5230 www.cafebluetx.com Eleven Plates & Wine Eleven is a recurring number for this Davenport Village restaurant. The menu features 11 large plates, or entrees, 11 small plates, or appetizers, and 11 items on its lunch and brunch menus. The restaurant offers a Valentine’s Day special in which guests can choose from several items to create a four-course dinner. Open 11 a.m.–9 p.m. Mon.–Thu., 11 a.m.–10 p.m. Fri., and 5–10 p.m. Sat. 3801 N. Capital of Texas Hwy., Ste. C-200, Austin 512-328-0110 www.elevenplates.com Hasler Brothers Steakhouse Established in 2009, Hasler Brothers Steakhouse offers a selection of American food, including the restaurant’s famous crab macaroni and cheese. Located in the Hill Country Galleria, Hasler Brothers aims to offer a cozy atmosphere to go with its meats, wines, seafood and produce. Open 5–10 p.m. Mon.–Thu., 5–11 p.m. Fri.–Sat., and 4–9 p.m. Sun. 12801 Hill Country Blvd., Ste. C1-130, Bee Cave 512-402-1200 www.haslerbros.com Hill Country Pasta House Hill Country Pasta House has been serving traditional Italian food with a Southwestern flavor since 1991. The restaurant also features weekly specials, including Take Out Tuesdays, Wine Wednesdays, Thirsty Thursdays and more. Open from 4–9:30 p.m. Mon.–Thu., 4–10 p.m. Fri., 10 a.m.–10 p.m. Sat., and 10 a.m.–9:30 p.m. Sun., the restaurant aims to offer a friendly neighborhood atmosphere. 3519 N. RR 620, Austin 512-266-9445 www.hillcountrypasta.com   View a PDF of this guide here.