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13 of Austin's Best Seafood Restaurants

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Even without direct access to the ocean, seafood is still one of Austin’s most popular cravings. Exciting new options continue to pop up, beyond the typical fish and chips fare (though don’t worry, there are still plenty of great fried fish spots). Regardless if you’re hungry for oysters, sushi, or po-boys, coming from both restaurants and a variety food trucks, have simply never been better.

Here are Austin’s best seafood spots, from stalwarts like the longtime Quality Seafood and stylish Perla’s, fried goodness from Evangeline Cafe, fish tacos and sandwiches from Turf N' Surf, and many more. This update includes Jack Gilmore’s Salt Traders Coastal Cooking.

For more seafood and fish inspiration, check out Eater’s guides to oysters, sushi, and poke.

Is there a favorite seafood destinations missing from Eater’s list? Hit up on the tipline or the comments.

—Max Bonem, with updates by Nadia Chaudhury

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Salt Traders Coastal Cooking

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For Jack Gilmore’s first non-Jack Allen’s Kitchen restaurant, the chef turned to seafood with his Round Rock spot. The menu spans raw bar offerings, kettle soup, to the rich chowder fries.

Garbo's

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If you’re looking for classic summer seafood made with the highest quality ingredients, Garbo's Fresh Maine Lobster offers everything from lobster rolls to fish and chips to lump crab cakes.

Quality Seafood

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Sourcing all of the restaurant’s fish from its own market ensures that Quality Seafood’s offerings are always the freshest and most reliable in town.

Clark's Oyster Bar

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A favorite of West Austin frequenters, Clark’s continues to thrive as Perla’s “little brother,” offering oysters, a cold bar, and an array of caviar for those looking to indulge.

Whole Foods Market 5th Street Seafood

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Always busy and always fresh, Whole Foods’ fish counter is one of the best deals in town for restaurant quality seafood and happens to be located in prime proximity to the wine bar.

Turf N' Surf Poboys

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Downtown’s best option for bayou-inspired seafood po-boys and salads, Turf N’ Surf has evolved from a coveted food truck to a brick and mortar success by sourcing the freshest seafood possible straight from the Gulf with three locations.

Quite possibly the most influential restaurant in Austin’s culinary boom, Uchi continues to excel as the city’s premier option for sushi and modern Japanese cuisine.

Mongers Market + Kitchen

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With a fish market background, Monger’s has already become known for its wide range of raw offerings, like ceviche, crudo, and poke.

Perla's Seafood and Oyster Bar

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People-watch from one of South Congress’ most popular shaded patios all while enjoy oysters, lobster, and cocktails at Perla’s.

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Very intimate Japanese restaurant Otoko continues to draw rave reviews from its versatile menu of very fresh and simply prepared sushi alongside inventive small dishes.

Deckhand Oyster Bar & Seafood

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Deckhand keeps Round Rock and South Lamar residents happy with raw and cooked oysters, along with fried and blackened seafood.

Poke Poke

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Venice Beach landed in Austin in the form of Poke Poke, specializing in made-to-order Hawaiian poke bowls with two locations.

Evangeline Cafe

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The Louisiana-inspired cafe has seafood gumbo and po-boys, among other dishes.

Salt Traders Coastal Cooking

For Jack Gilmore’s first non-Jack Allen’s Kitchen restaurant, the chef turned to seafood with his Round Rock spot. The menu spans raw bar offerings, kettle soup, to the rich chowder fries.

Garbo's

If you’re looking for classic summer seafood made with the highest quality ingredients, Garbo's Fresh Maine Lobster offers everything from lobster rolls to fish and chips to lump crab cakes.

Quality Seafood

Sourcing all of the restaurant’s fish from its own market ensures that Quality Seafood’s offerings are always the freshest and most reliable in town.

Clark's Oyster Bar

A favorite of West Austin frequenters, Clark’s continues to thrive as Perla’s “little brother,” offering oysters, a cold bar, and an array of caviar for those looking to indulge.

Whole Foods Market 5th Street Seafood

Always busy and always fresh, Whole Foods’ fish counter is one of the best deals in town for restaurant quality seafood and happens to be located in prime proximity to the wine bar.

Turf N' Surf Poboys

Downtown’s best option for bayou-inspired seafood po-boys and salads, Turf N’ Surf has evolved from a coveted food truck to a brick and mortar success by sourcing the freshest seafood possible straight from the Gulf with three locations.

Uchi

Quite possibly the most influential restaurant in Austin’s culinary boom, Uchi continues to excel as the city’s premier option for sushi and modern Japanese cuisine.

Mongers Market + Kitchen

With a fish market background, Monger’s has already become known for its wide range of raw offerings, like ceviche, crudo, and poke.

Perla's Seafood and Oyster Bar

People-watch from one of South Congress’ most popular shaded patios all while enjoy oysters, lobster, and cocktails at Perla’s.

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Otoko

Very intimate Japanese restaurant Otoko continues to draw rave reviews from its versatile menu of very fresh and simply prepared sushi alongside inventive small dishes.

Deckhand Oyster Bar & Seafood

Deckhand keeps Round Rock and South Lamar residents happy with raw and cooked oysters, along with fried and blackened seafood.

Poke Poke

Venice Beach landed in Austin in the form of Poke Poke, specializing in made-to-order Hawaiian poke bowls with two locations.

Evangeline Cafe

The Louisiana-inspired cafe has seafood gumbo and po-boys, among other dishes.

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