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17 of the Finest Seafood Restaurants in Austin

Fresh, raw, or deep-fried fish and shellfish

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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 of food trucks, has simply never been better.

Here are Austin’s best seafood spots, from stalwarts like the longtime marketplace and restaurant Quality Seafood to the stylish Perla’s, fried goodness from Cherry Creek Catfish, Mexican takes from Este, Gulf Coast comfort food from Salt Traders, and much more.

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

This article was originally written by Max Bonem.

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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, and later a second Zilker Park location. The menu spans raw bar offerings, kettle soup, and the rich chowder fries. There are indoor and outdoor dine-in services; takeout orders can be placed online.

2850 N Interstate 35, Round Rock, TX 78681
(737) 484-0095
(737) 484-0095

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Krab Kingz

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This Pflugerville restaurant (with a South Austin food truck) focuses on perfectly seasoned crab alongside shrimp and lobster. There are indoor dine-in areas at the restaurant and outdoor tables at the truck; takeout orders can be placed online.

1202 Farm to Market 685 A1, Pflugerville, TX 78660
(512) 202-3360
(512) 202-3360

Garbo's

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If you’re looking for classic summer seafood made with the highest quality ingredients, the Parmer Point restaurant (with a Clarksville location too) offers everything from lobster rolls to fish and chips to lump crab cakes. There are indoor and outdoor dine-in services; takeout orders can be placed online.

12709 N Mopac Expy, Austin, TX 78727
(512) 350-9814
(512) 350-9814

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Plank Seafood Provisions

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The Omaha-based restaurant’s Domain location serves sustainably sourced seafood practically every which way — raw, grilled, fried, smoked, sauteed, and blackened. There are indoor and outdoor dine-in services; takeout orders can be placed online.

11410 Century Oaks Terrace Suite 136, Austin, TX 78758
(737) 234-1122
(737) 234-1122

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Simar Seafood Cocina

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The coastal Mexican seafood restaurant serves raw seafood, think oysters, shrimp aguachiles, and a variety of ceviches, in the Gateway neighborhood. There are indoor dine-in services; takeout orders can be placed online.

9503 Research Blvd Unit 400, Austin, TX 78759
(512) 386-1182
(512) 386-1182

Quality Seafood

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Sourcing all of the restaurant’s fish from its own market ensures that the longtime North Loop restaurant’s offerings are always the freshest and most reliable in town. There are indoor dine-in services; takeout orders can be placed online or over the phone.

5621 Airport Blvd, Austin, TX 78751
(512) 454-5827
(512) 454-5827

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Mongers

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With a fish market background, the Hyde Park restaurant is known for its wide range of raw offerings, like ceviche, crudo, and poke, as well as its take-home seafood options. There are indoor and outdoor dine-in services.

4119 Guadalupe St, Austin, TX 78751
(512) 215-8972
(512) 215-8972

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Este

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From the team behind East Austin restaurant Suerte, this seafood-focused Cherrywood dining establishment is dishing up coastal Mexican fare, including aguachiles, ceviches, grilled shrimp, whole fish, and more. Do not skip the super crunchy peccadillos taco. There are indoor and outdoor dine-in services

2113 Manor Rd, Austin, TX 78722
(512) 522-4047
(512) 522-4047

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Clark's Oyster Bar

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A favorite of West Austin and Clarksville, the McGuire Moorman Lambert seafood restaurant continues to thrive as its South Congress seafood counterpart Perla’s, offering oysters, a cold bar, and an array of caviar for those looking to indulge. There are indoor and outdoor dine-in services.

1200 W 6th St, Austin, TX 78703
(512) 297-2525
(512) 297-2525

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Ensenada ATX

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Focusing on Ensenada-style food from the namesake city in Mexico’s Baja California region, the East Austin food truck known for its seafood, the menu offers fried fish or shrimp tacos, as well as cócteles de camarones (shrimp cocktails) and ceviche tostadas. There are outdoor dine-in areas.

1108 E 12th St, Austin, TX 78702
(512) 666-4396
(512) 666-4396

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TLC Austin

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The Zilker Texan coastal restaurant offers seafood comfort fare, like build-your-own boils by the half-pound, raw and charbroiled oysters, barbecue shrimp, and more, in a family-friendly and laid-back setting. Takeout orders can be placed online; there are indoor and outdoor dine-in services.

1100 S Lamar Blvd Ste. #1150, Austin, TX 78704
(512) 580-0971
(512) 580-0971

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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 this seafood destination. There are indoor and outdoor dine-in services.

1400 S. Congress Suite B100, Austin, TX 78704
(512) 291-7300
(512) 291-7300
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Shore Raw Bar & Grill

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The West Oak Hill seafood restaurant celebrates coastal cuisines with Texan, Louisianan, and Mexican flavors in the form of ceviches, blackened redfish, po’ boys, barbecue shrimp, and more. There are indoor and outdoor dine-in services.

8665 W, State Hwy 71 #100, Austin, TX 78735
(512) 618-6400
(512) 618-6400

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Deckhand Oyster Bar & Seafood

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The seafood-slash-Thai restaurant in South Lamar and Round Rock offers raw and cooked oysters, along with fried and blackened seafood, plus, yes, Thai dishes. There are indoor dine-in services.

4211 S Lamar Blvd, Austin, TX 78704
(512) 326-1963
(512) 326-1963

Huckleberry

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The East Congress truck parked at Still Austin Whiskey Co. is all about the Gulf Coast, pumping out fried seafood platters with its own house-made-made breading poached shrimp rolls and the unmissable blue crab quesadilla. Takeout orders can be placed online; there are indoor and outdoor dining areas.

Still Austin, 440 E St Elmo Rd Unit F, Austin, TX 78745
(512) 900-5818
(512) 900-5818

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Cherry Creek Catfish

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Head to Garrison Park for down-home, Southern-style coastal cooking with a Cajun-Creole flair, with dishes like fried catfish, of course, as well as shrimp and crawfish gumbo, po’ boys, fried oysters, and so much more. DoorDash and Favor deliveries can be placed online; there are indoor and outdoor dine-in services.

5712 Menchaca Rd, Austin, TX 78745
(512) 440-8810
(512) 440-8810

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Keepers Coastal Kitchen

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Way-south Austinites can get satisfy their seafood yearnings at this sustainably sourced neighborhood seafood joint from the team behind District Kitchen + Cocktails. There’s a cold bar, seafood-laden pasta, and fried fish. There are indoor and outdoor dine-in services.

5701 W Slaughter Ln Building D, Austin, TX 78749
(512) 519-9911
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Salt Traders Coastal Cooking

2850 N Interstate 35, Round Rock, TX 78681

For Jack Gilmore’s first non-Jack Allen’s Kitchen restaurant, the chef turned to seafood with his Round Rock spot, and later a second Zilker Park location. The menu spans raw bar offerings, kettle soup, and the rich chowder fries. There are indoor and outdoor dine-in services; takeout orders can be placed online.

2850 N Interstate 35, Round Rock, TX 78681
(737) 484-0095
(737) 484-0095

Krab Kingz

1202 Farm to Market 685 A1, Pflugerville, TX 78660

This Pflugerville restaurant (with a South Austin food truck) focuses on perfectly seasoned crab alongside shrimp and lobster. There are indoor dine-in areas at the restaurant and outdoor tables at the truck; takeout orders can be placed online.

1202 Farm to Market 685 A1, Pflugerville, TX 78660
(512) 202-3360
(512) 202-3360

Garbo's

12709 N Mopac Expy, Austin, TX 78727

If you’re looking for classic summer seafood made with the highest quality ingredients, the Parmer Point restaurant (with a Clarksville location too) offers everything from lobster rolls to fish and chips to lump crab cakes. There are indoor and outdoor dine-in services; takeout orders can be placed online.

12709 N Mopac Expy, Austin, TX 78727
(512) 350-9814
(512) 350-9814

Plank Seafood Provisions

11410 Century Oaks Terrace Suite 136, Austin, TX 78758

The Omaha-based restaurant’s Domain location serves sustainably sourced seafood practically every which way — raw, grilled, fried, smoked, sauteed, and blackened. There are indoor and outdoor dine-in services; takeout orders can be placed online.

11410 Century Oaks Terrace Suite 136, Austin, TX 78758
(737) 234-1122
(737) 234-1122

Simar Seafood Cocina

9503 Research Blvd Unit 400, Austin, TX 78759

The coastal Mexican seafood restaurant serves raw seafood, think oysters, shrimp aguachiles, and a variety of ceviches, in the Gateway neighborhood. There are indoor dine-in services; takeout orders can be placed online.

9503 Research Blvd Unit 400, Austin, TX 78759
(512) 386-1182
(512) 386-1182

Quality Seafood

5621 Airport Blvd, Austin, TX 78751

Sourcing all of the restaurant’s fish from its own market ensures that the longtime North Loop restaurant’s offerings are always the freshest and most reliable in town. There are indoor dine-in services; takeout orders can be placed online or over the phone.

5621 Airport Blvd, Austin, TX 78751
(512) 454-5827
(512) 454-5827

Mongers

4119 Guadalupe St, Austin, TX 78751

With a fish market background, the Hyde Park restaurant is known for its wide range of raw offerings, like ceviche, crudo, and poke, as well as its take-home seafood options. There are indoor and outdoor dine-in services.

4119 Guadalupe St, Austin, TX 78751
(512) 215-8972
(512) 215-8972

Este

2113 Manor Rd, Austin, TX 78722

From the team behind East Austin restaurant Suerte, this seafood-focused Cherrywood dining establishment is dishing up coastal Mexican fare, including aguachiles, ceviches, grilled shrimp, whole fish, and more. Do not skip the super crunchy peccadillos taco. There are indoor and outdoor dine-in services

2113 Manor Rd, Austin, TX 78722
(512) 522-4047
(512) 522-4047

Clark's Oyster Bar

1200 W 6th St, Austin, TX 78703

A favorite of West Austin and Clarksville, the McGuire Moorman Lambert seafood restaurant continues to thrive as its South Congress seafood counterpart Perla’s, offering oysters, a cold bar, and an array of caviar for those looking to indulge. There are indoor and outdoor dine-in services.

1200 W 6th St, Austin, TX 78703
(512) 297-2525
(512) 297-2525

Ensenada ATX

1108 E 12th St, Austin, TX 78702

Focusing on Ensenada-style food from the namesake city in Mexico’s Baja California region, the East Austin food truck known for its seafood, the menu offers fried fish or shrimp tacos, as well as cócteles de camarones (shrimp cocktails) and ceviche tostadas. There are outdoor dine-in areas.

1108 E 12th St, Austin, TX 78702
(512) 666-4396
(512) 666-4396

TLC Austin

1100 S Lamar Blvd Ste. #1150, Austin, TX 78704

The Zilker Texan coastal restaurant offers seafood comfort fare, like build-your-own boils by the half-pound, raw and charbroiled oysters, barbecue shrimp, and more, in a family-friendly and laid-back setting. Takeout orders can be placed online; there are indoor and outdoor dine-in services.

1100 S Lamar Blvd Ste. #1150, Austin, TX 78704
(512) 580-0971
(512) 580-0971

Perla's Seafood and Oyster Bar

1400 S. Congress Suite B100, Austin, TX 78704

People-watch from one of South Congress’ most popular shaded patios all while enjoy oysters, lobster, and cocktails at this seafood destination. There are indoor and outdoor dine-in services.

1400 S. Congress Suite B100, Austin, TX 78704
(512) 291-7300
(512) 291-7300
Perla's/Official

Shore Raw Bar & Grill

8665 W, State Hwy 71 #100, Austin, TX 78735

The West Oak Hill seafood restaurant celebrates coastal cuisines with Texan, Louisianan, and Mexican flavors in the form of ceviches, blackened redfish, po’ boys, barbecue shrimp, and more. There are indoor and outdoor dine-in services.

8665 W, State Hwy 71 #100, Austin, TX 78735
(512) 618-6400
(512) 618-6400

Deckhand Oyster Bar & Seafood

4211 S Lamar Blvd, Austin, TX 78704

The seafood-slash-Thai restaurant in South Lamar and Round Rock offers raw and cooked oysters, along with fried and blackened seafood, plus, yes, Thai dishes. There are indoor dine-in services.

4211 S Lamar Blvd, Austin, TX 78704
(512) 326-1963
(512) 326-1963

Huckleberry

Still Austin, 440 E St Elmo Rd Unit F, Austin, TX 78745

The East Congress truck parked at Still Austin Whiskey Co. is all about the Gulf Coast, pumping out fried seafood platters with its own house-made-made breading poached shrimp rolls and the unmissable blue crab quesadilla. Takeout orders can be placed online; there are indoor and outdoor dining areas.

Still Austin, 440 E St Elmo Rd Unit F, Austin, TX 78745
(512) 900-5818
(512) 900-5818

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Cherry Creek Catfish

5712 Menchaca Rd, Austin, TX 78745

Head to Garrison Park for down-home, Southern-style coastal cooking with a Cajun-Creole flair, with dishes like fried catfish, of course, as well as shrimp and crawfish gumbo, po’ boys, fried oysters, and so much more. DoorDash and Favor deliveries can be placed online; there are indoor and outdoor dine-in services.

5712 Menchaca Rd, Austin, TX 78745
(512) 440-8810
(512) 440-8810

Keepers Coastal Kitchen

5701 W Slaughter Ln Building D, Austin, TX 78749

Way-south Austinites can get satisfy their seafood yearnings at this sustainably sourced neighborhood seafood joint from the team behind District Kitchen + Cocktails. There’s a cold bar, seafood-laden pasta, and fried fish. There are indoor and outdoor dine-in services.

5701 W Slaughter Ln Building D, Austin, TX 78749
(512) 519-9911
(512) 519-9911

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