Best sites to play live poker?

Hey folks, I’m in Austin, TX and pretty new to poker, but I’ve been getting into live games lately. I’ve done a few home games with friends and now I want to try online live-dealer poker, mostly Texas Hold’em.

My main issue is choosing a site that actually feels legit and doesn’t turn into a headache later on. I’m looking for:

• real tables with actual players, not dead lobbies
• beginner-friendly stakes
• transparent and smooth withdrawal process,no weird delays or fine print

I’ve seen a lot of mixed opinions online, so figured I’d get some real feedback from people here. Which sites have you used for live dealer Hold’em that actually run smoothly? And which should I steer clear of if I’m playing from the USA? If you’ve got a go-to site, what made you trust it (traffic, payouts, support, etc.)?