Leander New Year’s Eve Guide

Leander has so many places to ring in the New Year that we wanted to help you narrow where you will you will celebrate this year! Whether you are looking for family friendly activities or a place for that champagne toast, we have the perfect place for you!

Maggie Mae’s Live Music & Champagne Toast

In the heart of Old Town Leander, join Maggie Mae’s Leander location for live music and a Midnight Champagne Toast!

WhiteStone Brewery

Whitestone Brewery will be open normal hours on both New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day (12-10:30pm). For NYE, there will be champagne available for sale, BOGO 25% off Crowler and Growler fills, and their weekday happy hour 12-5pm ($1 off beers). 

New Year’s Day their food truck will have a few special food items and they will be showing all the football games that day.  Also, enjoy their two imperial stouts going on tap that weekend to help celebrate!

More Great ways to Celebrate!

Looking for more local businesses to celebrate with?

If you want to explore all that Leander has to offer, check out these great guides to help you! They have the websites and contact info for great Leander Bars, Distilleries, Restaurants, and Activities!

Bars, Breweries & Distilleries

Visit the Leander Dining Guide for great Bars and Breweries and Leander’s own Distillery, Leanderthal and Leander’s first Daiquiris Bar, The Thirst Chicken! We know we aren’t the only ones looking forward to wings and frozen drinks!

Restaurants and Table Service

Check out the Table Service Restaurants that are unique to Leander!

Sweet Treats

Looking for something sweet when you Ring in 2022? Maybe a candy shop? Or perhaps something baked full of love? Check out Leander’s Drinks and Desserts for the best places to caffeinate and satisfy your sweet tooth before you start your celebrations!

LOoking for More to Explore?

Check out the Attraction Guide on the Visit Leander Tx page to find the adventure that is hidden in Leander! From Dinosaur tracks to the Trail of Trains, there is so much to see and do in Leander!

Let’s Explore: Featured Table Service Restaurants in the New Leander Drinks and Dining Guide!

Leander offers a whole lotta choices when it comes to local eateries with big taste! Today we want to look at some of our favorite sit down or counter service restaurants from the Leander Drinks and Dining Guide! Did you catch the beginning of our Food Series? If not, start here!

American Classics

Sharks Burger – their motto is burgers with a bite, and they deliver! From delicious fresh ingredients to made to order burgers, you can’t go wrong with any of their menu items. Visit either of their locations for great service!

Mouton’s Southern Bistro serves your favorite dishes where traditional Cajun & Creole meets familiar Texas ingredients. Friendly service and filling portions are just the start!

309 N Hwy 183
Leander, TX 78641
(512) 260-6300
www.moutonsbistro.com

1821 S Lakeline Blvd #104 Cedar Park, TX 78613

Texas is known for its BBQ and Leander knows Smokey Mo’s! From brisket to sausage, you are sure to find the meats you love and the sides that complete your meal. And don’t forget their sauce – it could be a side dish all by itself!

11880 Hero Way W., Ste. 105
Leander, TX 78641
(512) 528-0090 
www.smokeymosbbq.com 

TexMex Favorites

Guaco Taco says they offer crunchy, crazy, fresh food and they make sure you get all the delicious flavor in every order! From their famous tacos to their hearty Mexican gumbo, it’s all good and all gluten free! And have you tried their guacamole? You definitely need to!

1840 Crystal Falls Pkwy, Ste. 430
Leander, TX 78641
(512) 797-2502 
www.guaco-Taco.com

Blue Corn Harvest offers Tex Mex favs and American classics that will delight every palate. Their gluten free and vegetarian menus will make anyone feel safe ordering! And their weekend brunch menu has everything you could want!

11840 Hero Way West, Bldg A
Leander, TX 78641
(512) 337-7633
www.bluecornharvest.com

Asian Eateries

Woks it 2 U offers classic dishes and great service, just don’t fill up on the wontons and dipping sauce before your meal like we did (They might be addicting)! With two dine in locations – one with a drive thru – you can find one close to wherever you are!

15609 Ronald Reagan Blvd.
Leander, TX 78641 
(512) 456-0770 
www.woksit2u.com

Drive-Thru Location
1101 S. HWY 183
Leander, TX 78641 
(512) 591-5457
www.woksit2u.com

Poke Fit features build-your-own, Hawaiian-style sushi bowls that are made with fresh, raw fish and come with a variety of toppings and sauces so you can customize your meal to your palate’s desire! With a variety of starters including Fried Brussels Sprouts, Shrimp Tempura, and Gyoza Dumplings and desserts like Mochi Ice cream and NY Cheesecake, there’s something on their menu to satisfy every craving!

2701 S. Hwy. 183, Ste. A
Leander, TX 78641
(512) 379-5240 
www.pokefit4u.com 

Italian Dining

Brooklyn Heights Pizzeria Ristorante is so much more than just a pizzeria! Their full menu is filled with pizzas, pastas, sandwiches and steaks! You will definitely want to bring your crew with you to this place again and again. If you do go, be sure to check out the Pizza Challenge – and if you attempt it, let us know (pics or it didn’t happen!).

3550 Lakeline Blvd., Ste 135
Leander, TX 78641
(512) 456-0468
www.brooklynheightspizzeria.com

Sabino’s Pizza Pub is Leander’s home of Chicago style pizza. It is a great place to grab a beer with friends while devouring some pizza, and when they say stuffed Chicago style pizza, they mean STUFFED, so be sure to bring someone to help you eat it all!

2082 US Hwy. 183, Ste. 110
Leander, TX 78641
(512) 548-6963
www.sabinospizzapub.com

Guy Tano’s Kitchen offers authentic Italian food in a family owned restaurant. Their pizzas and pastas are so filling, but you may find you have trouble stopping yourself from eating it all in one sitting! With a beautiful patio and a great to-go menu, it’ll be your new favorite lunch and dinner stop!

901 Crystal Falls Pkwy., Ste. 101
Leander, TX 78641
(512) 528-5503 
www.guytanoskitchen.com  

Southern’s Pizza and Sports Pub is a can’t miss for delicious dine in pizza and ice cold beer, and we think it will be your new go-to sports viewing location! Be sure to stop by their pet-friendly patio and try their gluten free pizza!

1913 S. Hwy. 183
Leander, TX 78641
(512) 259-2699 
www.southernspizzaandsportspub.com 

Do you own a Food Truck, Eatery, Sweet Shop or Bar and want to be featured on the Leander Drinks and Dining Guide?
Call us at (512) 259-1907 or email office@leandercc.org

Leander Launches The Brand New Leander Drinks and Dining Guide!

Leander is filled with mouthwatering one-of-a-kind restaurants and fun-filled drink destinations, and the Leander Visitors Center has launched the BRAND NEW Leander Drinks and Dining Guide to help you find (and sample) each and every one!

Join us on this 4 part series as we explore all the categories within the Drinks and Dining Guide to see the amazing places Leander has to offer!


Next week we will begin our journey with the Table Service Restaurants that make Leander the best place to live and visit!

Week 2 we will explore Fast Food and Drive Thru restaurants and delivery! (Did Someone say pizza night?)

Week 3 will showcase all the sweets, treats and drinks that make our stomach growl as we explore the Drinks and Dessert Dining Guide.

Week 4 will highlight places to take it easy and unwind, featuring our favorite breweries, distilleries, and wineries! Join us as we explore the Bars and Breweries Dining Guide.

We can’t wait to take you on this journey! Which one is your favorite?

Have you viewed the new Leander Drinks and Dining Guide? Let us know what you think in the comments! Did your favorite restaurant make it in?