Pacific Star Restaurant and Oyster Bar brings the beach to Round Rock.  This crab shack specializes in fresh oysters on the half shell and fried seafood favorites.  The fried crab fingers are a unique offering and are a perfect snack for beer drinking and sports watching on the many TVs.  If you’re looking for a simple lunch, try the po'boy sandwich with either catfish, shrimp, or oysters.  A shaded outdoor patio provides a pleasant space to enjoy a quick bite to eat. The crawfish pirogue is a popular entree with sautéed crawfish, mushrooms and onions topped with melted jack cheese.  Regulars appreciate the reasonable prices and casual atmosphere at Pacific Star Restaurant.    

Pacific Star Restaurant and Oyster Bar
351 W. Palm Valley Boulevard
Round Rock, TX 78664
(512) 255-3535
www.pacificstarfood.com
www.yelp.com/biz/pacific-star-restaurant-round-rock

Nopalitos is a Texas cantina that serves authentic Mexican food. Located at the shopping center where North Interstate 35 meets Hesters Crossings Road in Round Rock, Nopalitos is a comfortable spot for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. When you walk inside, the décor will really remind you of an outdoor cantina. There’s even a lamppost! Do yourself a favor when the weather’s nice and make use of the new outdoor patio. Looking for a place to meet up with friends after work? Go to the Tequila Bar at Nopalito’s, where a hand-crafted margarita or a cool beer is only an order away. And the menu has so many traditional items, you’ll have a hard time choosing. But regulars recommend the sizzling queso dip, burritos, and fajitas. All this and friendly service makes Nopalitos a popular Round Rock restaurant.

Nopalitos
2000 S Interstate 35, Suite G1
Round Rock, TX 78681
(512) 218-0990
http://www.nopalitos.net/
http://www.yelp.com/biz/nopalitos-cantina-and-grill-round-rock

Krave Wine Bar & Bistro has quickly become a trendy destination in downtown Round Rock.  Located in a renovated historic building, the atmosphere is upbeat and perfect for a fun date or girls' night out.  There are many selections from around the world, and customers appreciate that nearly every wine they stock is available by the glass, as well as by the bottle.  There are many themed wine flights at reasonable prices to taste your way through their offerings.  If you’re there for drinks and snacks, a popular choice is the build your own meat and cheese board.  Other small plate favorites are the krave fries tossed in fresh garlic and herbs, and arancini rice balls served in a spicy marinara sauce.  There are a handful of Mediterranean inspired options like chicken piccatta.  In addition to happy hour discounts on drinks and appetizers, Tuesday is ladies night with $5 lavender cosmos. 

Krave Wine Bar & Bistro
121 E. Main Street
Round Rock, TX 78664
(512) 382-5446
www.kravewinebar.com
www.yelp.com/biz/krave-wine-bar-and-bistro-round-rock-2