50 Best Seafood Restaurants in Austin

“Wow. What an experience! Eddie Vs was recommended to us as we're from out of town and it did not disappoint. We were celebrating a birthday and when we were seated, our table was decorated and we were offered a glass of champagne! Our server, Michael, was phenomenal. He was incredibly knowledgeable and made our experience unforgettable. Now the food, 100000/10. Literally everything was delicious. Crab fried rice was so light and tasty, I see why it's so popular. I can't wait to tell everyone about Eddie Vs!“

“Thanks!! We’ll miss your delicious food and presence in the neighborhood“

“It was absolutely delicious“

“From the moment I spotted the aquarium I knew we were in for an exquisite expedition⛵️🛥️🚢🛳️⛴️⚓️ 🥂“

“Exceptional omakase. One of my favorite restaurants in Austin. The chef is extremely personable and kind. Made me feel incredible comfortable throughout the whole experience. My girlfriend and I thoroughly enjoyed this experience. The food itself was absolutely delicious. Every single nigiri was exceptional, with wonderful rice texture. The fish itself was always excellent quality and the sauces lightly coated on each fish were excellently paired with the flavor profile of the fish itself. Drinks: I did the sake pairing which had two options, a standard pairing for $80 iirc, and prestige pairing for $100. I did the pairing for $100. It was outstanding. My friend opted to do the prestige wine pairing ($110); she thoroughly enjoyed that pairing, as well. After the 22 courses, we went back the bar/lounge area and opted to finish our night with a glass of or Born Gold sake. The service team was incredible throughout the meal. Their presence was very low-key, but they were informative and really kind. Will absolutely be returning in the future.“

“los mejores mariscos de Austin TX la mera verdad un 10 de 10 los recomiendo“

“Délicieux Poissons et fruits de mer frais Excellent pinot Grigio Dessert à la lime … WoW“

“Some of the best food I’ve tasted. Those oysters are mind blowing! Great staff.“

“We don’t come often as we don’t live near, but it’s always an amazing treat. Today we sat at the bar and Skyler was AMAZING! We had the large seafood tower, extra order of the scallop nigiri, pasta special, and it was all absolute perfection! ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️“

“Dining at Truluck’s on Research Blvd is always a masterclass in hospitality and culinary excellence, and our recent evening was nothing short of extraordinary.

Every dish presented was as much a masterpiece for the eyes as it was for the palate:

* Tuna Tartare Tower: Artfully layered with silky ahi tuna, ripe avocado, fresh mango, and microgreens, served alongside crisp, light wonton chips. The balance of bright citrus and rich tuna was phenomenal.

* Jumbo Lump Crab Cakes: Truly top-tier. Packed with pure, succulent crab meat with virtually no filler, beautifully golden-seared, and accompanied by elegant, cloth-wrapped lemons.

* Pan-Seared Sea Bass: Perfectly seared on the outside while remaining tender and delicate inside, resting atop a bed of flavorful fried rice and crisp julienned vegetables, bathed in a rich, savory glaze.

From the moody, sophisticated ambiance to the flawless service, Truluck’s continues to set the gold standard for fine dining in Austin. An unforgettable 5-star experience from start to finish!“

“Absolutely delicious! Service was above and beyond!“

“My wife and I dined on Saturday evening, and had a wonderful meal and experience! From Shiloh welcoming us to Gabriel, our server, the friendliness and professionalism was spot on. We had a great evening, and plan to come back soon. Our steaks were prepared perfectly!“

“We love to eat, and love food. Simply put, our anniversary dinner at Ember was absolutely a Top 3 dining experience in our 26 years of marriage! The only thing that topped it was a one-off dinner at The James Beard House we were lucky enough to be a part of...and that is saying a LOT to just barely be runner-up to that! Not only was the food simply incredible (we had filet skewers, the seafood plate, and the mole pork chop...with roasted carrots and the potatoes as sides, and the flan for dessert) but it was the best service we've ever received. Not just from our server but the entire staff from chefs to managers to bartenders. Not only do you get an incredibly attentive server, the entire restaurant staff seems attentive to your needs. To go deeper on what makes Ember so special, they cook nearly everything in a Mesquite coal Josper oven which is unique to ATX. It gives a distinct smoke to everything, but in no way overpowering. The culinary team at Ember then highlights the Josper with both incredibly complex dishes (pork chop with handmade mole that is as deep, rich, complex, and paired with sweetness via a sweet potato with honey drizzle and brightness of fresh citrus and absolute umami bombs via picked / brined tomatoes) and the most "simple" of dishes (crispy roasted yukon and red bliss potatoes with garlic, shallot, tossed in tallow...simply amazing and must have) everything is constructed and executed perfectly. Whether a special occasion or just a random Wednesday, this is one of the best restaurant experiences anywhere. Huge thanks to the staff at Ember for making our special night super memorable.“

“This is the best steakhouse in Austin. The service was delightful, drinks were fantastic, and everything we ate was amazing. We even got to enjoy some A5 wagyu. Our server was very personable and thoughtful throughout the evening. This place is worth every penny spent.“

“Yes I had my moving company and family and friends come to the great establishment💜!“

“Very unique and tasty food. Great service!“

“Excelente comida y atención“

“Happy hour done right.

We came in for the happy hour menu and left planning our next visit. The crab and andouille hush puppies were outstanding — worth ordering even at full price — and Bill’s Burger absolutely delivered. Emily behind the bar was fantastic: sharp, friendly, and clearly good at what she does.

Great food, great value, great service. Downtown Austin has no shortage of options, but this one’s earned a spot in the rotation. Five stars.“

“Friendly staff Excellent Food“

“Great food. Nice service 👏“

“I love this place. So happy to have found it and the Madras Chicken is divine. So happy that I can order it extremely spicy. Makes me dance in my seat!!“

“PERFECT!!! That's what describes last night's experience at Bartlett's. My wife ordered the Fish and Shrimp with a small Caesar salad and I got their Famous French Dip sandwich. Everything cooked to perfection!! Our waiter Jeff L was right there every we needed something. An EXCELLENT EXPERIENCE (Again). Have been coming here since 1984 and never a bad experience.“

“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!!!!!“

“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.....“

“This Place is amazing. Check them out“

“We enjoy Garbo’s, it’s great having fresh seafood right here in Drippin’. Today we both had Hatch chili dishes with shrimp and it was delicious. Service was excellent. Go there!“

“We were there with our daughter the night before her wedding. The food and service as fantastic. The best lobster roll I have ever along with red snapper and crab cakes along with the sides. Will definitely go back“

“El domingo fui a comer con mi novio y pedimos el molcajete mar y tierra y nos encanto !! , muy agradable el lugar, buena comida y muy buen servicio por parte de la mesera Belen, sin duda regresaremos 🙌🏼.“

“Had an amazing experience for our Wedding Anniversary. We had a 9pm reservation. Since our bar reservation wasn’t immediately available, they offered us a complimentary glass of sparkling wine. Then the wait staff offered us another option upstairs since it would be available prior to our bar reservation (which was preferred but not initially available when I made the reservation). Our waiter Forrest was Amazing and explained everything very well. The drinks, bruschetta with prime steak trimmings, main course (NY Strip w/bone), tagliolini w/fresh blue crab, gem Caesar salad, Tiramisu and Gelati (salted caramel) were all AMAZING. Had a memorable moment with my wife and greatly was appreciated! Also the staff had a signed Happy Anniversary Card at the table upon our arrival.“

“Fun, vibrant atmosphere. Great service and a menu with lots of variety and flavor. Wonderful addition to Circle C! 😊“

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

“We enjoy Garbo’s, it’s great having fresh seafood right here in Drippin’. Today we both had Hatch chili dishes with shrimp and it was delicious. Service was excellent. Go there!“

“My husband had M4 the salad with pork. I had the M4 soup with tofu. Both were DELICIOUS! The service was excellent! Mom approached us after we finished our meal. She is so kind, friendly and explained her history of cooking Burmese food! So informational and interesting! We will definitely be visiting again SOON!!!“

“We couldn't have loved this place more! I was really craving crab legs so for our next date night we reserved a table at Trulucks. I can't even explain how delicious our crab legs, lobster tail, and shrimp were. The garlic lemon butter was drool-worthy. Our server was the nicest human and we truly enjoyed talking to her.“

“Truly one of my favorite restaurants in Austin. The ambiance, service, and most importantly, the food brings me back time and again. I get a feeling this place is managed well, the staff have a positive attitude and I genuinely have never had a bad experience here. Thank you for being a favorite of mine, Plank!“

“I went here with my kids. I was seated in a section with another family that had small children, so I felt more comfortable when my little ones would make noise. My kids' meals were ready before mine and my server brought them out right away so they didn't have to wait as long. I ordered the Cajun salmon and it was excellent. I would come to this location again.“

“Not only was the staff super nice, the food was amazing! Great quality all across the board!“

“Everything at masons famous lobster rolls is abundantly more than adequate.“

“Soupleaf is one of the best hot pots around. Delicious broths with veggie/vegan options, tons of veggies and noodles AYCE style, and availability for included AYCE seafood at the bar, plus meats they bring out to you (if you’re into that). Unlimited sauce bar, rice, noodles…everything is included. They also have fruit and soft serve for dessert. You can top off your broth with a different variety where most other places will charge you extra for a different broth flavor. I also love that they have a different price point for their “Sealeaf” if you just want veggies and foods from the AYCE bar without any meat. Very vegan/vegetarian friendly place, but I’ve also brought meat eaters and watched them rub their full belly while rolling out the door. Great value, taste, variety of fresh ingredients, a consistently good experience.“

“Food and service was amazing. Thanks to our server Dani! She was amazing and got all of our orders correct. She paid attention to detail and served us with a smile. The dental team from Dr Ueckert and Associates really enjoyed the hospitality and the food.“

“We’d hoped to go to Mozarts next door but it was sold out for Christmas Lights. We decided to try Quince since we had spent time getting there and parking. We asked if we could sit near the water and they took us to a table one row away (the rest was booked). Happy Hour was almost over but our waiter Baddi said we had enough time to order. He recommended a margarita/sangria mix which was yummy. We ordered the HH brisket fries and Tuna Wontons. Everything was delicious and Baddi’s service was excellent. At one point the music got really loud, which started to annoy us, till we looked out over the water and a slack rope walker was performing over the water. It was quite a show! He later did the same thing over one of their outdoor decks on the other side. We thoroughly enjoyed ourselves, and were surprised so few of the indoor seats were full. If they opened their door and made it more welcoming, we thought a lot more people would have come over as the outside areas were packed for the lights.“

“Always a great place to eat. Doesn’t matter if you are dinning in,where the atmosphere is good and the food better, or if your picking up a fresh beverage with your to go order thats always hot and on time. This place you can’t miss. Selection is great.“

“(Translated by Google) For good cebiches, those from Culiacanazo have an excellent flavor, fresh of the day and well prepared. I recommend it 100%(Original)Para buenos cebiches los del culiacanazo excelente sabor frescos del día y bien preparados. Lo recomiendo al 100%“

“This is my go to for parties and apps… if I am bringing something it’s poke from Poke-Poke. I also enjoy for lunch regularly. Light, fresh and delish! Worth every penny!“

“Wow... what an experience we had. We have frequented Capital Grill several times and it has consistently been great - upscale, superior attentive service, great food, lovely atmosphere - truly best of the best. And then, they outdid themselves. We took a good friend there for an 80th bday celebration. First, a few fun decorations on the table, some great service by the lone bar tender (I think his name was Ralph!), who was amazing even on his own. After we ate, to my great surprise a cake appeared, beautifully decorated with her name - what an amazing thing to do for someone who has survived 80 years! To chef, Ken it was delicious. And to Nicholas Hoetzel, managing partner, our thanks for graciously offering to hold the cake till we attended a great show at Parker Jazz Club. Outstanding in every aspect, thank you so much.“

“Best seafood in Austin area and worth the price. Great for both eat in or take out. Our family enjoys their seafood both ways!“

“This is the best catfish in the city and the quality of the food is amazing and they have music and alcoholic beverages if that’s what you prefer I’ve ate at a lot of catfish spots around Texas and by far this is the beat“

“everything is good and fresh 😌 ☺ 🙌“

“I recently had the pleasure of dining at III Forks in Austin, and I must say it was an unforgettable experience from start to finish. The food was nothing short of amazing—each dish was meticulously crafted and bursting with flavor. Every bite was a delightful journey of taste, showcasing creativity and a deep passion for culinary excellence. What truly set III Forks apart, however, was the service. Our waiters not only exuded warmth and genuine hospitality but also possessed an extraordinarily impressive background knowledge of every item on the menu. Their detailed explanations and insightful recommendations made the dining experience even more enjoyable, as we felt truly connected to the story behind each dish. In an era where great service and exceptional cuisine are hard to come by, III Forks excels on every level. Whether you’re a local or just passing through Austin, this restaurant is a must-visit destination. The combination of delectable food and unparalleled service creates an ambiance that’s both inviting and sophisticated—a true testament to the culinary artistry of III Forks.“

“I recommend everything. I’m at the one at I-35 and 290 in Austin Texas. I used to come all the time back in 2008 when I lived here. To my surprise on a work trip it was next door to the hotel. I’ve since developed Gluten allergies and my undying craving for crawfish was being disappointed until the very sweet bartender said we can work with this. Let’s find some options and I’ll get the manager and figure it out. The result was awesome!! Sautéed in butter and seasoning with a baked potato. Fantastic! Help from the bartender the manager and kitchen saved the day!!!! Craving well satisfied. I can’t recommend enough. Great food. Amazing staff, beautiful ambience.. excellent experience. Thank you!!!“