Surf & Turf has become my family's favorite restaurant. The food, the service, all the staff, everything is always 100%. CJ is hands down our favorite server at Surf N Turf! Every time we come in, CJ remembers us, treats us like family, and makes sure everything is perfect. The energy, the kindness, and the attention to detail never go unnoticed. It's the kind of service that keeps us coming back again and again. We appreciate you so much, CJ! If you go to Surf N Turf, ask for CJ, you won't regret it! read more

CR Surf & Turf - Galbi ribs plate - Seafood Near Me - Cedar Park, Texas

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My dining partner informed me that it was time to update my 2018 review, so here goes... People love CR. It is always busy, and it has been in the same location forever. This is Vietnamese-Cajun surf and turf with a menu that feels a mile long. Traditional Southern coastal fare sits right alongside burgers, New England clam chowder, and even tacos. I did give my Yelp buddy a heads-up that he was driving through traffic to dine at what I'd call a three-star establishment. Well, I warned him... I started with the fried calamari, which was chewy. The sauce that came with it was fine, but nothing memorable. I also ignored my inner voice telling me to stay away from the fried oysters. They were cooked well, but they did not sit well with me. I usually shy away from Gulf of Mexico oysters, though I will occasionally partake when they are fried, BBQ'd, or broiled. Sidebar: Drago's in Metairie, LA still has the best BBQ oysters. I know folks love CR, and it clearly has a loyal following, but I'm tapping out. read more

Paul R and I disagree about CR Surf and Turf. He had acute indigestion after his meal ... Which he had already been less than enthusiastic about. He would go zero stars or - 1 stars if that was allowed. I am more patient with the establishment. * * * CR Surf and Turf is a mini-version of a New Jersey Diner. They will serve you just about any food you can think of that would be on an American menu. * * * It is a Vietnamese-owned establishment. It is one of the last restaurants run by the founder of Sea Dragon. Centuries ago, Sea Dragon was one of the few Vietnamese restaurants in Austin. By default, it was one of the best. In the early 90's, we went there several times and were always happy. The massive influx of competing Vietnamese places drove Sea Dragon out of business. (Their location was awful.) So after many twists and turns, his descendants now run CR Surf and Turf. Their menu is only two pages long rather than the 10 pages of a New Jersey diner. But the range of offerings on that menu is enormous. * * * Execution is frankly ho-hum. But like a good magician they have many outs. I ordered a plate of beef kebabs that was edible but no great shakes. They however provide all sorts of sauces with their dishes. With the sauces, the kebabs became first rate eating. Paul R. had, I believe, fried calamari. His squid was tough and undistinguished. But his sauce was good. So I had a few of his squid and was not displeased. * * * Having to depend on sauces rather than one's own intrinsic good shopping and good cooking is not a great sign in a restaurant. But somehow, they patch things together and make things work. There is no way that I would drive back up from Austin to Cedar Park to grab a meal in CR Surf and Turf. This is especially the case given how many wonderful restaurants already exist in Cedar Park. For starts, Cafe 1431 is only two blocks away. Cafe 1431 is one of the best breakfasts in metropolitan Austin. But if I was working in the area, and needed a place for everyday lunch, I would think about eating at CR Surf and Turf. Paul R. would not be joining me. read more

My daughter and I dined at this restaurant Saturday and the food was amazing! The catfish was crispy and did not taste like catfish, it was delicious. The fried shrimp were crispy and had a great flavor and the baked potato was good also. Out waitress was very nice and friendly. The atmosphere of the restaurant was relaxed, there were two lobster tanks available for you to choose your lobster and the bar was well stocked! Recommendations: I recommend this restaurant due to the polite waitress, the ambiance of the restaurant and of course the wonderful food. read more

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Celebrating 46 years with Mrs. Texas. We both ordered our favorites and we both enjoyed them very much. Always great service and great food. If you haven't been here well then my friend you're missing out on the best seafood in the Austin area !!!! read more

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This place is really good. Despite being packed, the service was excellent and the food came out flavorful and well done. I had the blackened CR fish sandwich and the oysters. The oysters were sooooo good, fresh and delicious. The sandwich was legit, and the fries were surprisingly great too. Will definitely be back. read more

CR Surf & Turf - Blackened CR Fish Sandwich - Seafood Near Me - Cedar Park, Texas

Haven't been here in a while. Not as busy as I recall at lunch time. Service was very good and the food good, too be honest, I may not have been in the mood for fried food that day, not their fault. The Shrimp Po Boy was good, but not exceptional read more

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Stoped by CR this evening after not being there for years. Food was as good as remembered, popcorn frog legs and the fried cod platter. All food delicious... service good! Looking over the menu, many more things we want to try ... we'll be back! Recommend CR! read more

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We haven't been back here in nearly 4 years, but the food and service are just as good as we remember them being. We came on a Thursday evening and was immediately seated after we walked in. Two waters were brought out to us and two menus. After a very brief wait, we put in our order for two steaks. I ordered the 12oz New York Strip and P2 had the 14oz Ribeye Steak. Both entrees came with two sides of our choosing. We opted for mixed veggies, sweet potato fries, and grilled asparagus. We also ordered fried crawfish tails as an appetizer. The crawfish tails came out about 5 min later, and the steaks about 7 min after that. Everything we ate was delicious. The appetizer was crunchy and meaty, the steaks were cooked to temperature, and our steamed vegetables were seasoned perfectly. We thoroughly enjoyed our meal. For the quality and portion sizes, we thought the pricing was fair. All in all, we paid $80 for everything, including tip. CR Surf & Turf is our go-to spot for celebrating special occasions. The quiet ambiance makes it suitable for casual date nights and the ample space available is good for larger groups as well. read more

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Very disappointing. The inside was extremely smoky smelling and our table and chairs were sticky. The service was dismal. My husband ordered the special chicken made with crab on top. When he took a bite he had to spit it out because the crab tasted old. We told the waitress and she just said the cook said it isn't bad and didn't apologize or ask if we wanted something different, just left it there! I ordered a shrimp boy that was very average. read more

This place has great seafood and good service. Lots of different options for a seafood dive.

This review is from a visit in May. I was unable to finish it until now. We have eaten here several times throughout the last couple years and love the remodel and extra space it added to the restaurant. It's the closest place to order fresh quality fish in the Cedar Park area and frankly we have been to other higher end fish and seafood restaurants (price and decor wise) in the Austin area and taste at CR Turf far outweighs those. Overall service is good to excellent, there can be a little sluggishness when they are full up. Now about the food. We have experienced nothing but deliciousness ! We definitely recommend this local restaurant -especially for fish and seafood entrees . PS-the appetizers are also tasty!! read more

I've always liked their food. Small place. Needs a few more "turf" meals. Great seafood though.

I had the most terrible experience in the hospitality field today. This place has great food and a cool atmosphere, but the problem is their service is awful. They were understaffed which makes no sense because they're making good money.. so there's staff. We're working three jobs instead of having just one roll. I tried to get service they wouldn't give me service and then in the end. JP said I was drunk even though I had two beers and they would not serve me anymore and I was trying to get them to serve me and they just would not I am a disabled man. I draw social security. This was discrimination in its worst example. I suffer from bipolar disorder and I've been manic. I can be hard to be around in America. I might make people uncomfortable but I can't help it. It's my illness. I will never support a business that discriminates against people's illnesses read more

After a long day, we arrived about 30 minutes before closing and were warmly welcomed by the staff. Even though the kitchen was about to close, they kindly explained the menu and helped us order quickly. The service was amazing, and the food was absolutely delicious. read more

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Food and service was great. Price is very reasonable and a lot better than most other places serving similar entrees. Can get crowded especially when those crawfish are boilin. The flavor in those crawfish was fantastic and coming from a guy who likes some heat their regular spice level has some real luck. I don't think Ill push the spicy level read more

Everything is fried which is the con, there is fresh seafood should go one day to order a live lobster

It was a cute place with nice ambience. The food was lacking and they were overpriced. A fourth of their menu says market price which is a little frustrating but understandable. My husband had the fried cod and doesn't recommend. I had the mahi mahi in a cream sauce, it was dry, though the waiter had informed me he preferred the salmon because of that reason. Service was good except at the end my husband asked if they did veteran discount and the waiter confirmed they did. Then forgot to add the discount. Not a huge deal. read more

This place is unbelievable! Crawfish to die for LIVE LOBSTER, oysters all the things! Who knew this was here!! I've been in this area forever ! They put a sign off 1431 recently and BAM! There was heaven right under my nose! Service five stars food ten! If you like sea food this IS the place! read more

This place has the worst customer and wait service ever!! I do NOT know they r still in business!! They r the rudest people ever!! They are not ashamed or embarrassed to be rude to yr face!! The food IS good but not an excuse to be rude!! They close at 9 and we walked in at 8:45 not knowing they close at 9 and the waitress came to our table and said u need to leave we close at 9 And walked away!! WTH!! Not we r sorry please come again when early next time! NOTHING! I sincerely do not know how these people r still open!! I spoke to other people and they say the same thing! I just could not stay quiet anymore!! With this type of service they should NOT get a star but the good is good!! Note to self if u want rude service u r in the right place!! read more

Great casual spot for some really good seafood. We tried the oysters, frog legs and a few other main course dishes. Overall, everything was great for the cost. The service was endearing and they may seem slightly understaffed - the servers pull off a great service. read more

We love this place! They have very tasty oysters on the half shell as well as peel & eat big shrimp! Their black peppercorn crawfish tail appetizer is so great with a fresh lemony dipping sauce. The gumbo is delicious. My favorite entree is the 9 oz filet mignon steak with fresh mashed potatoes, cream gravy from scratch & fresh asparagus lightly steamed! We tasted a new beverage that was delicious......Vietnamese coffee!! Goes great with their desserts or can be a dessert all by itself! The owner personally made mine at the table. It was such a terrific meal! You can't find a better place with such attention to detail and all sauces & sides made from scratch at such reasonable prices. The service is outstanding too! We have been coming here since 2005 & never been disappointed. This is a special place....come try it!! read more

Great lunch specials, catfish & shrimp always yummy! Gumbo... Dee-Lish! Friendly staff & nice service

Took my mom to dinner for mother's day after an absolutely terrible day, the service, food, and atmosphere made everything feel better. We were seated right away, the server made excellent suggestions. And he was patient and kind. This was the best food I've had in a long time. The spicy boiled Crawfish is worth flying from for Washington for. The frog legs and scallops were perfectly cooked and the oysters Rockefeller was to die for. I worked in an authentic Cajun restaurant for YEARS and this place blew Broussards out of the water! It was SO GOOD I could not walk away without talking to the owner.... who was so gracious. VERY HIGHLY RECOMMEND! read more

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Been coming here for 9 years and it's consistently delicious with great service, best prices, and a casual and nice atmosphere. Honestly, I recommend the Cajun shrimp appetizer. It's creamy, meaty, and delicious! Also we get the oysters often and they are priced so well and I like that they cut the vein. I trust this place. They have good shrimp fried tacos, lobster rolls, and blackened fish tacos. It's a win! Plus my partner who isn't big on seafood can always get something he enjoys like a Philly cheesesteak, etc. read more

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"C.R. Surf & Turf in Cedar Park offers reasonable prices, always fresh seafood and steak, and great service. Definitely worth the visit!" read more

CR Surf & Turf - Fried Shrimp lunch - Seafood Near Me - Cedar Park, Texas

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We are catholic & as you may know, catholics eat fish on Fridays during the Lenten season, so we decided to try it out after Stations of the Cross service at St. Williams Catholic Church in Round Rock b/c my sister & I had heard great things from friends about the restaurant. I was a bit skeptical b/c other restaurants have been recommended & I have been disappointed as I am a very picky eater. We, both, ordered the fried jumbo shrimp and catfish special. We didn't have to wait very long for our orders. Wow, we were pleasantly surprised at the amount of food that was served! Everything was fresh & tasted delicious. I, also, ordered iced tea to drink & it was served in a small pitcher! It was fresh & tasty, as well, not too sweet, just right. It was so much food, I had to take some home! We will definitely return, with our hubbys:) I absolutely recommend them to everyone!!! read more

Back here after a long time. Fresh raw oyster, consistent yummy gumbo soup, great flat medium steak plate and fried Catfish. Enjoy all very much, absolutely will be back! read more

3.5 Seafood ravioli- my husband said it was expensive for what it's worth They were nice to accommodate wirh my request for no butter on my chicken and cooked it with oil Instead. My portion was very big. read more

My family and I have been eating at Surf & Turf since they opened years ago. Food and service is always fantastic. Tonight I indulged myself with their chargrilled oysters. Had that and the calamari which is the best in the area. Definitely remaining on 'My Keepers List'. read more

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Homey, non-pretentious little place with terrific food. CJ best server in biz - always remembers you. My go-to comfort food spot!

We have been here a few times. The service is really good and the food is just OK. There was no seasoning on the grilled scallops at all and the steak kabobs are very chewy and had zero seasoning. The 'seasoned rice' is not really seasoned at all. I summary, the food is pretty bland. If you are wanting fried food, then they have you covered. read more

A gem of a seafood restaurant in Cedar Park. This place is Asian owned, so there are some Asian flavors in some of their dishes. We arrived in a party of 6 around dinnertime on a Sunday, and waited about 15 minutes for a table. We ordered everything to be shared among the group, and enjoyed it all. The food came out fairly quickly and our service was great. My favorites were the Cajun fried rice and the black peppercorn shrimp. They seasoned the dishes well and wasn't overly salty. There is ample parking in their lot, kinda noisy inside depending on the crowd. read more

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OK, this place was a complete surprise. I read the reviews online, and could not believe this was a "Casual" restaurant with the types of food they were service. But, as soon as you walk in, and you see it is one big room with a lot of small wooden tables. Everybody there looks like couples and families, and all in shorts and tees (have to be in this 110 degree weather)! My husband and I went in around 5PM on a Saturday, and it was busy, but we got in with no wait. We sat right next to live lobster tanks. It was actually kind of sad to see that, as one tank, none were moving. Other one was packed, and only a couple could crawl over the others in tank. I looked at menu, and there was only like 2 dishes (1 being a lobster boil) where these would be used. But, onto the great part of the restaurant....C.J. was our waitress, and she was all smiles, and always polite and funny during the course of our dinner! We ordered the "Oysters Rockefeller". She said she would put that in first...but, it did come out WITH our main meal, oh well. My husband ordered the BIG 18 Ribeye steak with fried and salad. C.J. said she makes the salad, and my husband was glad it mostly iceburg lettuce (as he hates the "weedy" kind...LOL). It was a huge salad (see pic). I was not in mood for anything "fried", so went with the grilled Mahi-Mahi, and came with this crab sauce on top and rice and mixed vegetables (*you do not get to pick your sides on this one...rice and vegetables were just ok...and I don't like squash or cooked carrots, so just ate the broccoli). But, the oysters were definitely worth it ($25 for 6)...was just perfect! They were HUGE! (*see empty shells in pics)! Again, would be double that in "fancy place". Same with my husband's ribeye. I kept asking for a bite! We will definitely be back...when it is cooler! :) read more

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South Louisiana born-raised....Boiled Shrimp-Ok-could use more flavor-(3 stars) Fried catfish-awesome crunch-nice portion for alacart! But still lacked a little flavor-all in all great atmosphere-staff was great. read more

CR Surf & Turf - Boiled Shrimp - Seafood Near Me - Cedar Park, Texas

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Ordered surf and turf combo (fried scallop and steak) takeout, but only received steak. read more

CR Surf & Turf - Surf and turf combo (fried scallop and steak). only got steak. - Seafood Near Me - Cedar Park, Texas

Ou favorite go to seafood restaurant! Never disappoints! Black pepper calamari, Oysters Rockefeller so succulent with crabmeat, jumbo fried shrimp! Cajun fried rice! Mudbugs! read more

CR Surf & Turf - Cajun Fried Rice. Generous serving, enough for two! - Seafood Near Me - Cedar Park, Texas

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We have been eating here for several years. Food is good as is the service. What surprised us this last time eating here was how much the cost has increased. Prices have gone up 25% over the past year. Very little value for your money. read more

Wife n myself didn't feel like cooking tonight so placed pickup for catfish basket and 9 jumbo shrimps I must say I'm not one to boost but the food didn't last n time for me to snap a photo. Will definitely be coming back it was delicious read more

The oysters on the half shell were good. My fried oysters had kind of an odd taste, but the fries were really good. Mark had surf and turf, the scallops and asparagus were good, the steak was ok, but the onion rings were horrible. We were glad it was a short walk to our hotel. read more

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