Cajun Restaurants in Austin, TX

“We have been going since it opened.Love,love the food and the service and the owner.Its the best!!My husband gets Gold Band,I get the shrimp.Always quality good food.Love that your transported to New Orleans when you walk in.“

“Vic and Al’s is something truly special. From the moment you walk through the door, you’re welcomed by an energy that feels alive…warm, inviting, and full of heart. The décor, the music, the atmosphere, every detail has been so thoughtfully created, and you can feel the love behind it all. The food is absolutely fantastic…every bite bursting with flavor and creativity. The bar menu is a mixologist’s dream. The staff was incredible — genuine, attentive, and passionate about making sure everyone feels at home. You can tell the owner has poured so much heart and soul into this place, and it shines through in every moment. Vic and Al’s isn’t just a restaurant…it’s a place where memories are made. I can’t recommend it enough! One of the highlights when I go visit my son!!“

“Cypress Grill is my favorite Restaurant. Everything was excellent. The food was delicious today and you don’t need any improvements.“

“Love this place!! The gumbo always hits the spot and they have the best blackened fish. The desserts are amazing too. Misti makes the tastiest drinks and they hit too“

“My home away from home. Our Cajun transplant household loves this place. We get our crawfish from them in season for boils, hit them up for PoBoys for lunch and drop in for an easy dinner. Don’t miss out on the Texas boudin.“

“I've met a good friend here several times. I can't eat shellfish so I kind of limit my options when I go there. But it's always good. My wife especially loves the fried boudin balls. Being where it's located, parking is extremely limited.“

“Had a great time with friends and enjoyed my food. Staff was good. My order was right with good service.“

“I saw The Shore on my Google map and clicked on the link. I saw their Happy Hour Menu and noticed they had 1/2 price Oysters and several other choices. We decided to stop there on our way back home. We got there at 3:30 and found that they would not open until 4 pm due to an earlier water leak. We asked if we could just sit at the bar until they opened because we really wanted to have oysters for our anniversary. The manager said since we were wanting oysters we could sit at the bar and get drinks and the oysters. Chef Cody explained all the different oysters offered and we decided to let him choose the oysters and we were not disappointed . He chose the gulf coast, summer time, Black moon and pink moon. All the options were fresh tasting with just a touch of saltiness . We also had the mussels with fries. We have not had mussels this good in a very long time. the broth was thick with butter, wine and capers. The grilled ciabatta bread was so buttery and crispy we ordered additional pieces. The calamari was lightly breaded rings and tentacles and were heavenly. We also tried the Hi Mexican Lager on tap, it was light and smooth. Our bartender was very sweet and helpful with our choices. We also would like to thank the manager who being so accommodating to us and making our 42nd anniversary so special. We will definitely stop there again!!!!!“

“Lil Easy is a hidden gem! If you're anywhere near the airport, this spot is a must-stop. The food is phenomenal—authentic Cajun flavors that hit all the right notes. From the perfectly seasoned gumbo to the crispy po’boys, everything we tried was top-notch. The atmosphere is laid-back and welcoming, with a vibe that makes you feel right at home. Whether you're just landing, about to take off, or just craving some seriously good eats, Lil Easy is the place to be!“

“Friendly staff Excellent Food“

“Went last night for the second time, and just like the first, it was SO good! Everything from the calamari, Tarzan sauce, pad Sew ew (sorry if that’s a little off) and crawfish etouffee, so so amazing. My husband and I couldn’t stop talking about it. Definitely try it out. You won’t be disappointed!“

“Their chicken and waffles is my favorite thing on the menu (it’s wings fyi). Snow crab boil is decent and I wouldn’t get any other sauce except the garlic butter cajun. Not a lot of Louisiana style seafood places in Austin and I hope this one sticks around.“

“The atmosphere is great along with the food. Every employee that we had contact with were very extremely friendly. Looking forward to our next visit when we’re in the area.“

“5/17/2022 We went to Freda's to celebrate our #42 wedding anniversary. What a delightful dinner. Food was soooo delicious! Service was excellent, brought desert home - what a treat!! I think we will have to visit more often.....“

“Always delicious, service is friendly and helpful. The wings and fries are always perfect.“

“I really recommend Juicy Claws 🦞 they have excellent food a lot of options it’s delicious 🤤 and the great thing about it it’s that even they’re a seafood restaurant it’s not fishy smelly 😅 so am glad 😃“

“OMG the Red snapper po'boy was absolutely delicious, along with the jalapeno hush puppies. I got my fat girl on. I recommend you try this place and once you do you'll keep thinking where this place has been your entire life!!!❤️❤️❤️❤️“

“Holy Cow! Brisket at Switch Barbeque in Dripping Springs is some of the best you will have in Texas. The chopped beef sandwich is a generous portion. tithe potato salad is so creamy and tasty you need to make sure you get it. Burnt Ends! These are not covered up with some sugary stuff to make them taste good. They are stand alone. Our waiter Barry was outstanding and the beer is served in frozen mugs. Can you get better than that? It would be difficult.“

“Fantastic. Recommended restaurant.“

“I’ve never tried oxtails in my life, and they knocked it out of the park! The greens are cooked perfectly and the cornbread made me feel like I was at home.“

“Great place for fine seafood and great cocktails. Great atmosphere.“

“Crawfish Etouffee horrible! I got there the moment they opened so should have been fresh. crawfish size of a green pea and tough as beef jerky. Red beans and rice had no beans. I was told still training cook... no excuse! Don't waste time or money.“

“Fantastic. Recommended restaurant.“

“The atmosphere is awesome, friendly staff, best of all the food was delicious. Would totally drive more than 20 minutes to come eat here again.“

“Capt’n Benny’s isn’t anything special to many on first glance, but it’s everything to locals/regulars. It’s a cute boat on the access road of I35. There are about 10 -15 tables inside and a patio with about 8 round tops outside. The hull of the boat is the oyster bar and a great place to sit if you are alone, meeting a friend for a beer or a regular. The waitstaff is friendly enough to newcomers, they are your best friend for life if you show up with a routine. I used to live down the street from this place when I first moved to Austin and was a frequent visitor. Now I live in south Austin and come 1-2 times a year.

The food is tasty if you love fried seafood baskets with a choice of slaw or fries. I live the catfish and hush puppies. The captains special is pretty good too. Their salads are mid. Their seared or blackened items are great, specially the flounder. I really love the shrimp and scallops. It’s a great place for sitting alone in the hull a cup of gumbo or étouffée, a 1/2 plate of oysters, and a beer while watching a game. Give it a chance, I have never been disappointed.“

“Awesome night with family🥰 delicious food😋 just great everything on point 😍“