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Welcome to Fore. A locally owned and operated Classic American Cuisine restaurant located in the heart of Lakeway. We're open 7 Days a week for Lunch as well as Dinner. We also offer a Brunch on Saturday and Sunday. Fore has quickly become the talk of the town and has been recognized by many for our fine cuisine. We won the 2011 Taste of Lake Travis Award, and were nominated for Best New Business. At Fore we strive to make your dining experience with us a special and memorable one. We have 3 distinct areas for dining, including our Formal Dining Room, our Bar Lounge Area with available couch seating, and lastly our Open-Air Indoor Patio. We are available for all types of private functions as well. If you are looking for a fabulous dining experience that you won't soon forget, come to Fore!
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47 Current Reviews
Summary of Diner Ratings & Reviews
Overall
(Very Good)
3.9
/
5
Rating Breakdown 47 reviews
5 stars
(12)
4 stars
(24)
3 stars
(7)
2 stars
(3)
1 star
(1)
Food
(Outstanding)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
3.8
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
3.7
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
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Diners classify this restaurant as:
- neighborhood gem(20)
- fit for foodies(18)
- good for groups(17)
- hot spot(13)
- great for brunch(11)
- vibrant bar scene(11)
Fore Reviews List
Review 1 for Fore
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Amazing Food
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Wow Wow Wow! Blown away by the food! An unexpected surprise for Lakeway! They must have a great Chef!"
Dined on 4/19/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, hot spot
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Review 2 for Fore
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Give this neighborhood gem a try
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"We went with friends for Austin Restaurant Week. We had no idea what to expect and hadn't read any reviews. The menu looked good so that is how we picked it. We were more than impressed. The atmosphere was fun, though it is sort of a sports bar/restaurant, the tv's were muted so it wasn't distracting. The service was really attentive but not over the top. The food was amazing! Great salads and the mini tacos were just about a meal in themselves. The surf and turf was terffic, perfectly cooked, tender with a very decedent cream sauce that was so flavorful. Great wine list, comfortable enviroment and we will absolutely return."
Dined on 04/17/2013
2012
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, good for groups, great for outdoor dining, neighborhood gem, romantic, hot spot
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Review 3 for Fore
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Great food, the truffle mac
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Great food, the truffle mac n cheese is to die for. Even though it is a little far from downtown where I live I will make the beautiful hill country drive to FORE many more times to come."
Dined on 04/16/2013
2010
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, great for brunch, neighborhood gem, special occasion, great for lunch, hot spot
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Review 4 for Fore
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
The redfish was well prepared
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Fair)
2
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"The redfish was well prepared and the desserts were excellent, but where was the Andouille?"
Dined on 04/14/2013
2005
Special Features: great for outdoor dining
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Review 5 for Fore
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Sports bar with fine dining
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Fair)
2
/
5
Ambiance
(Poor)
1
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"We were surprised to find multiple large tv screens in both the bar and the patio dining area. We asked if there was a dining room without a tv and were seated in a more formal dining room that had a huge tv screen covering one wall, but they turned it off at our request Service was very slow and, by then,our expectations were low. We were pleasantly surprised when we received our appetizers. The jalapeno grilled shrimp were truly outstanding. The entrees were also very good and the desserts good but average.Service was friendly and helpful but slow. Good food, but the atmosphere is definitely sports bar. Nor sure if they want to be a fine restaurant or just a sports bar with good food!"
Dined on 04/14/2013
2006
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Review 6 for Fore
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
I visited this restaurant
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"I visited this restaurant for lunch. Upon arrival, the hostess was seated at the bar socializing and took a few minutes to acknowledge me. I was the only customer dining at this time. The waitress was polite and cheerful, and kept good pacing throughout the meal. I ordered the roasted poblano corn soup and the Chipotle burger. Both the appetizer and the burger were good."
Dined on 04/10/2013
2013
Special Features: neighborhood gem
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Review 7 for Fore
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Terrific Restaurant Week Brunch!
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"We went to Fore for their Restaurant week brunch. The everyday brunch menu looked yummy too. The service was great. We made reservation (yes even for brunch!) and as a result they had set up a cute little table for two in the cafe on the patio. Really nice.The Bloody Mary bar was awesome and a good pour. I had the pibil and my DH had the fried chicken. Both were very good, but we will be back for the chicken!Fun spot to find. Everyone seemed to be working hard for their business. We will be back to try more goodies."
Dined on 04/14/2013
2005
Special Features: great for brunch, kid-friendly, neighborhood gem
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Review 8 for Fore
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
We went to Fore for brunh
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"We went to Fore for brunh during restaurant week. They had very good specialty options for the week and it included a Bloody Mary. The wait staff was very accommodating when our group of 10 became 5. Our server was great and the food was delicious. Worth the trip."
Dined on 04/14/2013
2012
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, great for brunch
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Review 9 for Fore
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Fantastic Food
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Fair)
2
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"The ambience of Fore left something to be desired - it was as if it didn't know whether it wanted to be a fancy, romantic restaurant, a lounge or a sports bar. HOWEVER the service was great and the food was PHENOMENAL. We LOVED every dish we tried - it is right on par with Hudson's on the Bend, at a much more affordable price point. Food-wise Fore has become our favorite Austin-area restaurant!"
Dined on 04/10/2013
2012
Special Features: fit for foodies
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Review 10 for Fore
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Food was excellent. Service
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Fair)
2
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Food was excellent. Service was a bit slow."
Dined on 04/07/2013
2011
Special Features: great for brunch, neighborhood gem, special occasion
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Review 11 for Fore
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Got ribs, grits and mac &
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Got ribs, grits and mac & cheese for brunch and it was fantastic! Build your own Bloody Mary bar was awesome too. Loved it."
Dined on 04/07/2013
2013
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, great for brunch, great for lunch
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Review 12 for Fore
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Easter Brunch
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"The food was very good and the service was excellent."
Dined on 03/31/2013
2010
Special Features: great for brunch, neighborhood gem, great for lunch
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Review 13 for Fore
Overall rating
(Poor)
1
/
5
We went for Easter brunch.
Food
(Poor)
1
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Fair)
2
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"We went for Easter brunch. Buffet was very limited, food was tasteless and extremely overpriced at $35.00 per person. We will not be back."
Dined on 03/31/2013
2011
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Review 14 for Fore
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Surprisingly excellent experience
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Surprisingly excellent experience overall. It was Good Friday, but the birthday of a member of the party. The restaurant has three distinct areas, which seems to work well. We were in the quieter, more formal, section, and were the only party in it (Good Friday early). The baby ribs were outstanding, the steaks were very good, and the rest of the food outstanding, and not over priced. We cannot comment on the other two sections, except to say that they use the same menu, were more lively and casual, and attracted a large crowd, even on Good Friday. We highly recommend Fore to others."
Dined on 03/29/2013
2011
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, neighborhood gem, romantic, special occasion
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Review 15 for Fore
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
The Sequel Beats the Original
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Nice improvement going on here. Visited shortly after they opened and it was so-so - didn't go back not for any negative reason but it did not standout. So I was quite impressed with the new menu (and chef) and now am very much looking forward to returning. Definitely one of the best restaurants in the area."
Dined on 03/23/2013
2006
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, kid-friendly, neighborhood gem
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Review 16 for Fore
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Great food! Uncomfortable chairs!
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"The food was very, very good. Everything we ordered was cooked to perfection. The happy hour drinks were well priced, but the margaritas were weak in liquor to match the savings, and our server was very slow to refill our drinks. The open air lounge was a nice departure from the normal dining ambiance, it's just too bad you end up looking out at parked cars. The chairs were very uncomfortable and the staff finally brought out pillows only at the end of our meal. Overall we enjoyed our dining experience! Just don't understand why they don't replace the chairs!"
Dined on 03/23/2013
2013
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Review 17 for Fore
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Had ribs.. just ok.. somewhat
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Had ribs.. just ok.. somewhat spicy, didn't really taste the root beer part. Dining room was quit dark.. to read menus."
Dined on 03/23/2013
2007
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Review 18 for Fore
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
They were great: great food,
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"They were great: great food, decor, LOVE the dining room. They accommodated all ten of us in the dining room right after a big party had left. The young lady serving us could have used a little bit more polish on her serving but she was smiling the whole time & never lost it. All ten of us loved our food & I would go back!"
Dined on 03/20/2013
2013
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, good for groups, great for outdoor dining, late-night find, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion, hot spot
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Review 19 for Fore
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Our group of three very much
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Our group of three very much enjoyed the pork tenderloin and brick chicken. The creme brulee was the best ever but the chocolate cake was dry. We winter here in Lakeway and brought a guest with us. All agreed that food was super, except for the chocolate cake. This was our second dinner in two years. Both very good experiences. Plan to come back for a light supper of an appetizer and salad some night while we are still here. A real neighborhood gem for Lakeway. Keep working on the balance of meeting the expectations of the bar crowd and the variety of diners you see who may want a quieter experience."
Dined on 02/27/2013
2013
Special Features: good for groups, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, special occasion
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Review 20 for Fore
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Good food
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Great food the grits, wild game corn dogs, soups, were all wonderful. Rootbeer ribs were different but good and the chicken was great."
Dined on 02/14/2013
2008
Special Features: fit for foodies, special occasion
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Review 21 for Fore
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Went for Valentine's day.
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Went for Valentine's day. I like the fact that they had the option of their specials, but also had a full menu available as well. The wild mushroom soup was stellar - very rich and fresh, with a crispy Boudin wonton floating in it. I had the surf and turf, and while the shrimp was a little heavy on the garlic for my taste, the medallions were done just right, lightly seasoned and fork tender.
We split the espresso cake for dessert. The mousse was light and rich at the same time, although the cake itself was a touch dry. For value, however, this place is great."
Dined on 02/14/2013
2008
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, good for groups, neighborhood gem
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Review 22 for Fore
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Great new Menu!
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"We came to this restaurant to try Rob Snow's new menu we were customers at his last restaurant and were disappointed when he was no longer at the Mansion as it was on of our regulars. We made the 40 minute drive out to Lakeway to try his new menu hoping that it would be just as good as what we experienced downtown. I had the andouille crusted redfish which was cooked to perfection. My husband tried several of the appetizers including a delicious bacon wrapped shrimp in a apricot glacé. We were amazed at he menu and the place, it was lively and full of people a definite hot spot. The server was also very friendly and obviously excited about the new menu and the new chef. It was definitely worth the drive out to Lakeway."
Dined on 02/08/2013
2010
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, kid-friendly, late-night find, hot spot
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Review 23 for Fore
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
The new spring menu is fantastic!!
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"The new spring menu is fantastic!! My husband and I agree it was the best pork & surf n turf we could get in the area!! Absolutely an all around great experience."
Dined on 02/08/2013
2013
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Review 24 for Fore
Overall rating
(Fair)
2
/
5
Can't recommend because my
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Poor)
1
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Can't recommend because my friend sent her steak back 3 times, the chef came out and was like "oh well" I'll try better next time.
This place is too expensive to take an oh well approach."
This place is too expensive to take an oh well approach."
Dined on 02/02/2013
2008
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Review 25 for Fore
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Lakeway Social Gathering Hot Spot
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Poor)
1
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Fore is the new establishment for those looking for love in Lakeway. We do not have many culinary establishments in Lakeway and we are glad to see and support Fore. Not the best food or service in Austin but average."
Dined on 01/18/2013
2008
Special Features: vibrant bar scene
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Review 26 for Fore
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Give your review a title (optional)
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Fore did an outstanding job seating our large party ( 23ppl) for a special event. The wait staff was attentive and the food was great. Overall this was a great experience and we will definitely be back."
Dined on 01/19/2013
2013
Special Features: good for groups
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Ratings-Only Reviews for Fore
Based on the average of (21) ratings-only reviews
Overall
(Very Good)
3.9
/
5
2 out of 2 recommend this product
Food
(Very Good)
3.9
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
3.8
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
3.7
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate