Best service! Again, went for an oyster happy hour because I'm on an oyster kick haha! Told them it was recently my boyfriend and I's anniversary and we were treated so well. They gave us free little tastes of things and it was incredible. I plan to return and try more things. read more

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Went here for Valentine's Day and it was amazing. The tuna tiradito was so fresh and the citrus flavors really stood out. The ribeye taco was so juicy. The pescado à la crema was to die for. 10/10 would recommend. read more

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This place is overrated. Everyone hypes this place up and unclear why. Food is subpar. I do have to say service and ambiance are nice but I've been multiple times to give it a fair try and food is mid, at best. Mind you, this review is based on the "barra fria" menu items which is what I usually eat. read more

always heard that this spot is your favorite chef's favorite restaurant - and it didn't disappoint! a must get: the tuna tiradito. so delicious with the creaminess of the avocado contrasting with the fresh tuna, and the salsa negra/crispy leeks give you that umami kick. the oysters were super fresh as well, and we also loved both the sauces the complimentary chips came with - very flavorful. what i would NOT get again is the cochinita pibil. while it was good, i do not think it is worth the $34. just a classic slow cooked pork taco situation, albeit done well. we got another specialty item (pescado à la créma) we liked better - great if you love a rich creamy sauce that is light at the same time. next time, i would stick with the barra fria and eat family-style read more

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As someone with a shellfish allergy who loves to live on the edge (kidding... mostly), let me tell you about Este -- the seafood restaurant that somehow keeps winning me over. Sister spot to Austin legend Suerte, and yes, the talent clearly runs in the family. On paper, this makes no sense for me. A seafood-forward menu? Bold. Reckless. Chaotic. And yet -- I keep coming back. Not because I enjoy flirting with danger, but because their team is incredibly knowledgeable and careful with allergies. The menu rotates with seasonal gems, but the staples alone deserve a standing ovation. I've genuinely never had a miss. Every plate feels thoughtful, vibrant, and just a little bit show-offy in the best way. And the desserts? They don't just end the meal -- they close the show. And please, if you can, sit at the bar. The bartenders are elite -- charming, talented, and the kind of people who make you say, "Actually... one more." The drinks are that good. A seafood restaurant that makes a shellfish-allergic regular out of me? That's chemistry. Diez de diez read more

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Overpriced decent food. The service was slower- took 45 minutes to get our meals. We got the apps within 10 or so minutes, but waited 20 for actual meals after that. The prices are not worth this food. Surprised this place is as busy as it is. read more

Amazing atmosphere, top-tier service, and a fantastic happy hour. The steak tacos and aguachile were delicious, and the music made the experience even better. Highly recommend Este! read more

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Excellent Service, backed by impressive appetizers made with farm fresh ingredients! Dining on the patio was beautiful and peaceful despite there being lots of people. Oyster happy hour was our main reason for checking out Este (which had several great oyster options to choose from), but the service and appetizers are why we will defintely be going back! On top of that, their wine list was quite impressive for a place that does not advertise a wine program. read more

Este - Complimentary homemade fried tortilla chips. Crunchy and delicious! - Seafood Near Me - Austin, Texas

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Fresh, flavorful, and worth every bite. The aguachiles and tuna tiradito were the stars.. Super fresh with bold, balanced flavors. Paired perfectly with a crisp white wine that brought it all together. Upscale vibe without feeling stuffy. Our server was also great! Making our experience even better. Definitely a spot I'll be coming back to. read more

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Respectable coastal Mexican spot. Wasn't seated right away even with having a reservation. Seemed like they were trying to space out seating. Definitely don't like that when I can visibly see tables open. Food was good. Wagyu tacos were expensive at $14 each but were good. My black cod dish was decent but need some sort of vegetable. My biggest gripe is there were no sides to purchase. If you're going to have entrees that are just a meat and a sauce, offer vegetable sides a la carte! Dessert we had the carrot cake and the cheesecake. Both were inventive and pretty good. Service was decent and the server was knowledgeable. read more

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Where do I begin? Tantalizing flavors, excellent service, cool vibes. No complaints here. Save this spot for a special occasion, yes it's pricey but well worth every penny. Every dish we ordered had a unique presentation and a flavor explosion. Sat by the kitchen which was entertaining but if you prefer a quiet more intimate meal reserve a table. Keep up the good work, I'll be back for sure... even for a to-go dessert order (so unique and innovative!). This is one of the places where you absolutely order dessert after your meal! read more

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One of the better meals I've had in a while. Atmosphere is simple and bright, feels very inviting and comfy inside! The service was great, and the food was unique, fresh, and delicious. It was a great mix of classics (like traditional guacamole) and innovative dishes like a melon salad that was somehow soaked in mezcal and spices, making it a tangy and sweet almost jello type consistency. The happy hour deal (which is also on Sundays!!) was excellent. Would absolutely go back. The tropical marg and quesadilla were some of my favorites, and the oysters were a big hit! read more

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Fantastic seafood lunch at Este. They have happy hour on the weekends from 12-5pm. 25% off seafood tower is incredible and plenty of food for two people. Smoked fish dip was a highlight. Also the fresh clams with a delicious salsa roja and huge shrimp cocktail. Expansive and interesting wine selection. We chose a sparkling variety from the Canary Islands, which had perfect minerality balance for the seafood. Enjoyed a delicious basil sponge cake for dessert that was not too sweet and had touches of coconut. Can't wait to come back again. Wonderful service at the bar. read more

5+++ to the nth degree... If I died and went to heaven, the meal we had this evening is the one I would want to have as my first meal. My husband and I had an early dinner at Este. Everything we ate and drank was next level. We did not know until arrival that Este has a happy hour on Sundays from noon to 5 PM. We ordered two margaritas as recommended by Leo our server (SALADITO tequila blanco, tamarind, ancho chile, apricot, lime & TROPICAL tequila reposado, passionfruit, pineapple, lime, angostura bitters.) The drinks were aesthetically pleasing and masterfully mixed and came with large blocks of clear ice (my personal favorite.) We also ordered the guacamole and fish taco. The guacamole was creamy and flavorful prepared with sesame oil. The standout item was the tortilla chips...appeared to be stone ground with a strong, crunchy texture. I can safely say these were the best tortilla chips we have ever eaten. Leo told us they were prepared in a similar fashion to pasta where they are rolled out, cut into squares and deep fried. Omg they were so excellent!!! The fish taco was seasoned so exquisitely prepared with a tempura type crust and moist in the inside. The taco was sprinkled with thinly sliced cabbage. The restaurant also inadvertently brought CEVICHITO (white fish, avocado, carrot-pepper salpicón, chile oil ceviche) and we absolutely loved it. Sometimes you can dine in a restaurant and you feel extremely special...Este is one of those restaurants. From the moment we stepped upon the property, we felt like we were going to have an amazing experience. Este did not disappoint. Leo was the most amazing waiter. He shared recommended food items like the CAMARONES "EL RICAS"...butterflied shell-on shrimp, lime, chile costeño garlic butter, cilantro...literally finger licking good. We also liked the sexy, cool vibe. The restaurant has a sophisticated yet warm environment. It allowed us to totally transport ourselves from work and the world. We shazamed some of the mellow music: INRI by Judeline Gypsy Woman by Joe Baatan Catalina La O by Pete "El Conde" Rodriguez Lauren by Men ITrust We ended our meal with the ALMOND TORTE (vanilla-almond cake, coconut frosting, toasted almonds) & BAY LEAF CHEESECAKE (garden bay leaf custard, graham crust, strawberry-lychee jelly, candied sunflower seeds) both uniquely prepared. At the point of dessert, I told my husband I could not eat another bite, however, when they brought the desserts, I managed to eat a good portion of the desserts. Highly recommend Este!!! This was a memorable dining experience that we absolutely loved. read more

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Our server James at Este was incredible. We were all from out of town visiting for a birthday celebration. He treated our large group graciously and attentively, while making great recommendations. The ceviches were very fresh and delicious and the cachetada taco was outstandingly flavorful. The complementary chips and dip were a show stopper for me. Overall, we had a wonderful experience and would consider this a must visit in Austin! read more

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Wow! Its been awhile since I have been amazed and I am a foodie and super picky. valet is complimentary btw. Came for Happy hour (5-6pm M-Thur, 12-5 Fri-Sun) and ordered: Fish tacos (5/5) Cevichelito (4/5) House salsa (5/5) Classic Margs (5/5) Our server Courtney was so amazing and personable that she talked us into ordering an entree or two. Ordered their signature dishes: the Camarones "el ricas" and Pescado Zarandeado Omfg: 5/5 for both. Shrimp was extremely flavorful and crunchy so eat with shell on. Fish was delectable and had a great pairing with the pickled veggies and coleslaw on the plate. Dessert: ordered the cheesecake and the torte. Omfg. The cheesecake was the winner though. Service: impeccable! Thank you staff. From the bartender to the servers to my very on personal attendant for the night Courtney. Thank you. You were amazing. I will soon be known as a regular if you keep this up. read more

I love Suerte, so naturally, I'd also gravitate towards Este. I was able to grab last-minute early dinner reservations and promptly got seated upon arrival. It was great they had free valet up front too. The restaurant was bustling and the energy was vibrant, much like their food. We asked for recommendations and started off with the tuna tiradito and este ceviche. The tuna tiradito took me by surprise. It was fresh, vibrant, punchy (from the citrus chili), and crunchy (from the crispy leek). I'd be happy getting a second plate. The este ceviche was smokier than I expected, but still good. The smoked tuna crispy taco had a good crunch, nice kick, and the fish was tender and cooked really well. The fish taco, however, was a little underwhelming. The fish itself was seasoned well, but it was drowning in so much shredded cabbage that didn't do the dish any justice. Just from these few dishes, I can tell they really take pride in their coastal seafood. It was a great experience overall and I can't wait to come back and try more. read more

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Finally made it to Este, which has been on my list for a long time. The restaurant is nice and light and the patio looked like a nice option as well. I got the blue tang clan cocktail, which was perfect for me as a mezcal lover. The food was all very tasty. I appreciated the free chips and salsas, and the chips went well with the ceviche which may have been my favorite menu item. We also go fish tacos, tuna tacos, and the cochinita pibil. We got the lime pie for dessert which was good but the greenest pie I've ever seen, and I'd love to know what makes it so green! Service was helpful and friendly as well. Overall it was a great meal, and I'd love to try some additional options on the menu, but not something I'd return to immediately due to the prices. read more

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I would say, this is a pricey taco spot that charges per taco. Choose wisely. The location has valet and parking can be hard. The waitress was attentive and he was helpful deciding what to get. The outdoor area is a must! The waygu tacos were my favorite and I would come back for only that. The ceviche $24 was good but such a small portion. I highly recommend trying it for yourself to get the full experience! read more

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My mom and I ate here the week after they hosted ACL artist Dua Lipa. It has been on my list for a while so it was a funny coincidence that Dua visiting sped my visit up! We arrived slightly after our reservation due to weekday traffic but the restaurant seated us very quickly. Despite being busy our server took great care of us & made good menu suggestions. We got the fish tacos, cachetada taco, squid a la plancha, happy hour cevichito, and an additional taco that was on the happy hour menu. Everything was delicious and perfectly seasoned! They refill the huge tortilla sheets for free, but we recommend limiting how much you partake in as they filled us up a lot before the courses came. The restaurant is super clean and cute, with valet parking due to tricky parky location. It's next door to one of their sister restaurants which I want to try next (having already tried Suerte). We will also have to come back to try the cochinita pibil, camarones, and the desserts! read more

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Tried Este since it was highly recommended by friends and family, but left feeling like I got poached. This Mexican fusion place is definitely on the overpriced end of things and the food didn't blow us away. We had the Camarones, fish tacos, and oyster. All were decently good but nothing stood out. The camarones had very little meat for the $45 price tag so was pretty disappointed there. The staff was very friendly though! read more

Faboosh food and cocktails at Este. Especially if you pop in for happy hour! Ceviche, tostadas de atun, fish tacos, margs, carajillos... ¡Estava riquísimo! Big thanks to the host who squeezed us into a great table for inside seating. The tuna tiradito, fish taco, and tuna tostadas were the favorites of our table. The shrimp aguachille kinda missed the mark for us. The best thing about aguachile is the spicy and limey juice... and it didn't offer much. But aside from that, this is definitely one of my top Mexican restaurants in Austin. I love coastal Mexican cuisine, and this resto offers quality food and service. Ah, and cocktails! read more

Greats seafood. Pricy for what you get but good if you need to get a few appetizers. Drinks are not as strong and seem watered down, and are very pricy. Will go back for the ceviche it was amazing! read more

Wow. I am lost for words. The food. The environment. The service. I am amazed at the quality of this restaurant. We had the shrimp, halibut, tuna, and chocolate cake. Every bite was a burst of flavor. I legit had mouthgasm after mouthgasm. I will be back again. My partner and I both agreed this was better than the other popular restaurant, Canje. Este takes the cake, by far. I cannot recommend this place enough! read more

Excellent service! Its pretty pricey but worth the experience and taste in food. Every plate comes out with an amazing presentation. We had ceviche, fresh and delicious. The grill shrimp tacos and flavorful salsa was amazing. read more

Amazing food and staff. Best margaritas ever. Staff were so accommodating and friendly. The atmosphere was perfect. read more

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The food was amazing! Especially loved the steak tacos. Chips and dips were unique and the service was above par. Will definitely be back! read more

Este - Seafood Near Me - Austin, Texas

WOWZA! GREAT DINNER! GREAT SERVICE & EXCELLENT COCKTAILS in warm ATMOSPHERE ~ what more do you need? We started with cocktails and each was very good, they also offer some non alcoholic drink options as our daughter is pregnant, she didn't feel left out our apps were guacamole & oysters on the half shell plus the clams, ALL well worth the price & disappeared as quick as ghosts in the nite. There were 4 of us, this was a new experience myself & my husband. I ordered the Halibut a la Crema, my mouth is watering just thinking about the deliciousness. Cooked perfect for my tastes I literally could have licked the plate clean it was sooooo good & the sauce was "OVER THE MOON" tasty my husband ordered on of the specials of the evening, the steak and I could hear him making yum noises with every bite, and his plate was also was clean when picked up b4, ordering dessert~ Such an enjoyable evening everyone was sooo pleased with their orders, this is certainly one of the BEST meals we have had in Austin I wish I remembered our servers name, as he was FABULOUS with explanations & recommendations without being pushy. Parking will be a challenge but you will be happy once you've experienced ESTE' and all its offerings. read more

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Food was delicious! It's a rarity to find happy hour on a Sunday. This was an amazing find for lunch after church. Service was great. We started with chips and guacamole. Everyone loved the guacamole. Chips were in slabs, nice and crispy. It also came with a pepper sauce that was great. Margaritas are $10 so I indulged in a Tropical. Very nice. No overpowering tequila taste. Very fruity, you run the risk of it sneaking up on you. I ordered the happy hour Fish Taco. It is swordfish battered in masa. I thought it would give a corn dog vibe but I was wrong. The masa batter was light and fluffy like tempura but not as crunchy. I asked for the hot sauce to be on the side. Wise move because it started hot and just got hotter. The one taco would have been enough to fill me up. But we are a family that shares. My sister ordered the smoked tuna taco. I tasted a bit of it. I liked the smokiness but I'm not a fan of tuna so I wouldn't order it. I wish they offered white fish prepared in a similar fashion. My daughter ordered the half Sea Bass. It was the star entree. Sabroso! Seasoned well but mild. It came with black beans. Yum! Also served with a green sauce which seemed like a combo of the guac and tomatillo sauce. I would definitely recommend giving this place a try if you want light flavorful sea food read more

This is my second time at Este, and I have to tell you I am rarely a repeat restaurant goer. There are so many new places popping up all the time in Austin that it feels wasteful to go to the same place time. Este is an exception to the rule. I had such a good experience last time, that when I craved a nice boujee meal, I thought of them and opted to go here over trying something new. I started off with a saldito margarita which was on the sweeter side with notes of apricot (exactly what I was craving), and some este ceviche. Their ceviche is one of my favorites in the city. It's fishy, salty, oily, and fresh. Everything you want in a good ceviche. My friend and I went on to split the fish tacos, Wagyu ribeye (cachetada) tacos, which were both incredible. Filling enough to leave little to be desired, but still light enough to not feel stuffed. We ended the night with their take on chocolate cake - apparently it's the chefs favorite! May just be mine now too. I wish I remembered our servers name, but she was so sweet and funny so props to her. A+ experience all around. read more

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OVERALL: I liked the way the restaurant was decorated and the variety of seating options they had. It is nice of them to offer a happy hour menu over the weekend. However, the food was not impressive for the price and I would really only consider it for happy hour drinks, and honestly you would find me hard pressed to come here even for that. There are so many great food options in Austin, and this was our least favorite. If you are coming here, I recommend going in for happy hour as some drinks and tacos are discounted. Since it is expensive, happy hour is the best value for your money. As of this writing, happy hour is Friday, Saturday and Sunday 12-5pm and Monday-Thursday 5-6pm. ~~~DISHES~~~ Food we tried: We had the swordfish tacos (individually are $8 each for happy hour instead of $19 for 2, for example), smoked tuna crispy tacos, the ceviche (cevichito), and the camarones a las ricos. -Great: cevichito .We enjoyed the ceviche the most, in addition to the two salsas that came with the complimentary tostadas they serve at each meal. The best food item we tried was the cevichito. The tanginess of the sauce was nicely offset by the smokiness of the chile oil sauce was incredible. It made me feel like I was on a beach vacation. -Meh: Swordfish tacos. The batter on the swordfish taco was light and crispy, not greasy at all, and brought a delightful crunch. However, the swordfish itself lacked flavor and overall it required the addition of the complimentary salsas (that were intended for the tostadas) to help. -Meh: Smoked tuna crispy tacos. I liked the crunchiness of the smoked tuna crispy tacos but the tuna was too fishy. The smoked tuna in my opinion is not the best choice for this dish. -Meh: Camarones "El Ricas". We also had the shrimp which were grilled to perfection. It's already an expensive dish, and if you're uncomfortable eating the shells, you're not getting much out of the dish. The char on the blackened shells were some of the best bits, but again this needed the salsas for the complimentary tostadas to enhance the dish. ~~~DRINKS~~~ Drinks: We tried the sombra off the happy hour menu. We really liked the smoky flavor that was imparted by the mezcal. It was a decently strong drink and was delicious. read more

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5 stars for food. Excellent. But food and drinks come out in 60 seconds. For these prices, you need to let people enjoy their meals. Yikes. I hope mgmt see this and makes a change cause food is great read more

Amazing happy hour!! Even on weekends on Saturday and Sunday from 3-5!! That's insane We tried the ceviche, the guacamole, two fish tacos and the tostada de pescado. All on happy hour and pretty filling for two people! We loved the ceviche, guacamole and fish tacos. The tostada was great flavor and very filling but the textures on the fried fish taco with slaw just blows it out of the water! We also tried the classic margarita, Paloma and tropical margarita. Truly all amazing - I love the tropical the best because I love fruity flavors but the classic was really delicious and the Paloma had a great flavor. Honestly can't go wrong with any of these drinks. Overall everything was delicious! We had a great time! Service was great and food came out in great timing. The patio is beautiful and the indoor is lovely too. Dog friendly patio as well!! We will definitely be back read more

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Food was great and came out quick! Service was awful constantly had to ask for a refill and to order food . read more

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I celebrated my anniversary here and had the best time. We received excellent service, the food was delicious, and I will definitely be coming back! read more

We had a lovely birthday dinner for my partner at Este. Their ceviche is hands down the best in town, if you try one thing at Este make sure it's one of their ceviches ! We also had a variety of other dishes, including their ribeye taco and fish tacos which were both incredible! But the ribeye was for sure our favorite! We had their chicken mole and although the chicken was a tad bit too burnt for our preference, the mole was fantastic! We tried a couple of their drinks including a margarita and micheladas, they were all great! Este is definitely a place to check out for their drinks and shareables. The staff were amazing, friend, and attentive. The atmosphere was pretty high end and fancy, kind of like for a date night or girls night out. We had a toddler with us and even though we felt welcome we did feel a bit out of place. Overall, will definitely be back (once our toddler is older). read more

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I've been to Este a few times for dinner and am planning on having my birthday here! I love the ambience and I am glad Austin is opening more seafood restaurants (pescatarian here). The service here is amazing, and I've always had a great experience with the servers, they always make great recommendations. Tuna tiradito is one of my favorites dishes and I get it everytime I go. read more

We kicked off our visit to Austin, TX with reservations at Este and it set the bar HIGH for other food spots to live up to. Both the service and the food were on point. We used the valet parking and thank God they offered that or we might have missed our reservation time. We were seated promptly and loved the vibe inside which is where we sat and did not explore outdoor seating on this visit. The food was so tasty and delicious and really exceeded our expectations. When they found out we were celebrating the wife's birthday they brought us an extra treat which was, you guessed it, delicious. Can't recommend this place highly enough. Thank you Este and Staff!! read more

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Another Austin staple, and definitely for a reason. The restaurant itself is very cute inside and has lots of seating without being too noisy. Everything we ordered was amazing, but the Carmones "El Ricas" and the Tuna Tiradito were my favorites. Lots of variety on the menu and you really can't go wrong with anything here. Also lots to explore on the drink menu and service was great as well. read more

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Aiden was amazing!! Please trust him with your meal!! He recommended every course and It was all PERFECT! Este Ceviche, Tuna Tiradito, Pescado à la crema, Pistachio torte and our cocktails, the Sombra margarita and tropical AMAZINGGGGG read more