50 Best Seafood Restaurants in Austin

“Great experience every time and the food is amazing. Highlights are the fillet sliders, crab fried rice, and lobster mac and cheese.

Our most recent visit was some of the best service and food quality yet, though it's always excellent.“

“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⛵️🛥️🚢🛳️⛴️⚓️ 🥂“

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

“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.“

“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! ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️“

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

“Absolutely delicious! Service was above and beyond!“

“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“

“Always a JOY to visit Eddie V’s Arboretum! The ambiance and cuisine are consistently perfect. ✨
The staff is always two steps ahead, creating such a delicious dinner and wonderful evening. Thank you to the chefs, kitchen team, and servers for always making it so special!
The divine sea bass is FOREVER my favorite dish — it literally melts in your mouth and is so incredibly smooth! And the cocktails paired with the beautiful view of West Austin’s rolling hills make any first-time visitor sigh. Every time I see that view, I smile and think to myself, “That view I cherish!”
Yummmm! Divine, delicious, and PERFECTION!! ❤“

“Very unique and tasty food. Great service!“

“Truluck’s has truly mastered the art of creating an elevated dining experience. It’s not just the quality of the food, it was the attention to every little detail throughout the entire dinner.
From offering different choices of water with accompanying citrus, to the lavender hand towels after enjoying the crab, to the candle warmers that keep the butter at the perfect temperature for your seafood, every course had thoughtful touches that made the experience feel special. Those details really cemented Truluck’s as my favorite seafood restaurant I’ve visited so far.
Our server, Kyle, was also exceptional. He was extremely professional and had extensive knowledge of the menu, taking the time to walk us through the details of each dish and making sure we were taken care of through every phase of dinner.
The food itself was delicious, but it was the combination of the food, service, presentation, and attention to detail that made the evening so memorable. Certainly a fantastic experience from beginning to end, and a restaurant I’m looking forward to visiting again.

P.S. The fact we had birthday card with the signatures of the staff waiting for us at the table when we arrived is a remarkable touch of service.“

“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.“

“Great food. Nice service 👏“

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

“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.“

“We absolutely loved everything we had. The blue crab quesadilla was probably my favorite. But the other items were also amazing! The beet salad was something that surprised me. Great play between the sweetness of the beets and tangy goat cheese. Cant recommend huckleberry enough 🙌“

“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.“

“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!“

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

“Excelente comida y atención“

“he food was great and the service was really good for the most part. But it’s frustrating when they just drop the check on your table before asking if you need anything else. I wanted to order more drinks, but the waiter never returned. It’s a common problem in the US, but it definitely ruins the dining experience.“

“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.“

“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 🙌🏼.“

“everything is good and fresh 😌 ☺ 🙌“

“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.....“

“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!!“

“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.“

“This Place is amazing. Check them out“

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

“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!“

“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!“

“Everything was delish!! The Char Siu fried rice, the sizzling steak, the sweet and sour pork - all amazing!!“

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

“Plank Provisions at The Domain was such a great experience! We started with the hushpuppies, and that sweet dipping sauce on the side complemented them perfectly as an appetizer. The seafood pasta was also amazing, so rich and full of flavor. Great food, nice atmosphere, and a spot I’ll definitely visit again!“

“Excellent! Catfish and CFS were the best we have had in Austin!“

“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!“

“Friendly staff Excellent Food“

“Kristi was very professional and helpful in securing a private dining room! The host, Cali, was very friendly and accommodating! I’ve been to the Capital Grille in Boston, and the Capital Grille in Austin is on a whole other level! Thank you!“

“Had such a great experience at Hook & Reel! The food was absolutely DELICIOUS — everything was fresh, flavorful, and cooked perfectly. 🤤🦀🦐 We enjoyed every bite!
A huge shoutout to Ruby for making our experience even better! She was AMAZING — super friendly, attentive, welcoming, and made sure we had everything we needed. Great customer service really makes a difference, and Ruby definitely went above and beyond.
Delicious food + amazing service = we’ll definitely be back! ❤️🔥“

“Consistently great food! Some of our favs: fried green tomatoes with crab meat, seafood gumbo, fried oysters; creamsicle cream brûlée for dessert!“

“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!!!“

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

“Place is great! It’s consistent with the service, food and atmosphere. Every single family and friend we’ve gathered with absolutely LOVES this restaurant. We have been coming here for years and the tourists that feel it’s a “tourist trap” need to understand what type of restaurant they are walking into- local, great food, service and family owned. Knockout martini is amazing, Bob Armstrong dip is unbeatable. The burritos and beef fajitas are the best by far. We will continue to support Austin’s favorite Tex mex restaurant and clearly the people that matter will too.“

“I visited this place today for the first time and honestly this is by far the best mariscos I’ve ever had in Austin and coming from someone who is from Sinaloa this is exactly what I expected them to taste like I will 100% be back and recommend it 👌“

“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.“

“They know what they're doing. Its easy other restaurants, you're in the service industry. Act like it. Chapala's crew are all pros, just an awesome experience. Raul was our server and he's just that kind of dude that makes you feel at ease. 10 stars.“

“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.“