Austin Surf Club - restaurant in Del Valle, TX

Outlook Restaurant is undergoing a significant renovation and expansion at 4836 HI 71, Building 1, in Del Valle, Texas. The project, filed under the name Austin Surf Club - restaurant, involves additions to the existing structure with a total square footage of 4,434 sq ft. The estimated cost for this privately funded work is $2,400,000.

The scope of work includes a 1,000 SF dining room expansion, a 275 SF prep area expansion, and a 1,000 SF kitchen renovation. These changes are designed to enhance the facility's capacity and functionality. The owner of record is Austin Surf Club Venture, LP, which is privately funding the project on private land for private use.

Design and Regulatory Status

Michael Hsu Office of Architecture serves as the design firm of record for this project. David C Deming is the registered accessibility specialist associated with the filing. The project was registered with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR) in January 2025, and plan review was completed in the same month. Construction was scheduled to begin in April 2025 with a planned completion date of December 2025.

Despite the scheduled completion date having passed, TDLR has not yet recorded a final inspection. This means the current state of the site is not confirmed in the public record. The project status remains listed as Review Complete, but the final operational status of the construction is not verified by the regulatory body.

Local Context and Comparison

Del Valle is located in Travis County, a region with a growing population and diverse economic activity. According to U.S. Census ACS 2023 five-year estimates for ZIP 78617, the area has a population of about 28,932 and a median household income of $78,019. The housing market in this area is predominantly owner-occupied, with a median owner-occupied home value of $247,800.

This project’s estimated cost of $2,400,000 is above the county median for similar additions to existing buildings, which is $446,555. The cost per square foot is $541, which is also above the county median of $171 per square foot. The scheduled build window of 223 days is close to the county median of 183 days for comparable projects in Travis County.