Schmidt Family Barbecue, the combination of Lockhart-based, family-owned restaurants Kreuz Market and Smitty's Market, will open a new location at the Hill Country Galleria in Bee Cave.

Owners reached an agreement with the Galleria in late November to build a a freestanding establishment on the corner of Bee Caves Road and Hwy. 71.

The original plans for the restaurant were to open it across from the Falconhead West subdivision in Bee Cave. Details on the size and other aspects of the eatery are still being finalized.

"We are excited to add our barbecue restaurant amongst the established eateries in the Galleria," said Susie Schmidt-Franks, owner of Schmidt Family Barbecue. "Barbecue is something that has been missing from Bee Cave, and we couldn't be more pleased to add our longstanding family business to the family-friendly community at the Galleria."

The location is expected to be completed in early summer 2013 and will join the more than 80 retail stores and 20 restaurants already at the Galleria.

Hill Country Galleria owner Adrian Overstreet said the restaurant will fit in well with the development's existing stores and restaurants.