Capt. Benny's

5700 N Interstate 35 Frontage Rd, Austin
(512) 452-1417

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Salvador Perez

The food was alright for a quick lunch. I ordered the catfish and shrimp. Quick and affordable for lunch.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 4

Service: 4

Neil Carlson

I was craving Cajun food and found this place, wish i hadn't really. I'm pretty sure this cook has never been to Louisiana in his life. The gumbo tasted like it had bouillon in it, was both watery and slimy because it was practically okra soup. I've only left a bowl of gumbo unfinished once before and that was because it was full of tomatoes.
The crawfish etouffee was somehow gritty and they tried to hide the lack of flavor with cayenne.
Lastly, the hush puppies were gummy balls of grease. I'm pretty sure this is the ONLY time I've ever left hush puppies uneaten. The gummy interior even separated from the outside shell. Just gross.

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 2

Service: 4

Nabeel Nasir (ilmaddict)

Ordered the fried catfish, and the portion size was generous for the price. The catfish was crispy and well-cooked, but could have used more flavorful seasoning to really stand out. Overall, the meal was satisfying and affordable. Would definitely return to try other menu items and see how they compare.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 4

Service: 5

Diana Cardona

Great food. Great service. They care. Fun atmosphere. I sit in the boat area.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Jackie and Eliot D

Atmosphere was as might be expected. Cute exterior.

Fried catfish was predictable and fine.

The broiled snapper platter was a major disappointment. I got it to go to bring home for my wife and it was so hard and tough that a knife was needed to cut it (as compared to the edge of a fork). My wife couldn't / didn't eat it. It was a waste of $21.00 . Maybe I can put the fish on a roll and eat it as a sandwich just so it doesn't go in the trash. The cole slaw was good. I was hoping to find a place I would go back to; that didn't happen.
Don't park in the shady spot under the tree. The birds like to do their thing there.

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 2

Service: 4

Randi Box

Excellent food great service and atmosphere highly recommend

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Beau Turbeville

Good old fashioned fried seafood, the boudin was awesome!

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 4

Service: 5

micki ramirez

Fresh hot fish. Friendly attentive staff.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Naida Limon

I love it here. Meets my expectations and expectations.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Alena Potes-Britt

Old and a little run down but the food is good and the service was great. Wheelchair accessible. Small quiet place with good drinks and great food at great prices. What's not to love?

Atmosphere: 2

Food: 4

Service: 5

Eddy Gastelo

Best oysters I have had since I have been in Texas. The beer is ice cold and the gumbo was superb. Not your standard NOLA gumbo but full of flavor.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 4

Suley Rivera

I love Captain Benny’s I always get the shrimp basket , shrimp diablos

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 4

Service: 4

Stephanie Nuncio

The foods always fresh and delicious. Staff is wonderful. Great atmosphere.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Cynthia Guerra

I came for lunch while on my break ordered a small gumbo and water while I waited on my entree I ordered a combo basket nothing out the ordinary I waited n waited noticed ppl were getting their food before me when I knew I had ordered before them mind you I asked where my order was I have to go back to work at this point time wasted no lunch n hungry cancel my order, then she says your order is coming out … 45 min to late ⏰ the manager said sorry ill take the gumbo off no not that either because she charged me already she was quick for that

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 2

Service: 1

Belinda Fussell

Love the food here. Great service. I definitely recommend this place!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

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