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    Freda's Seafood Grille

    4.0 (1.1k reviews)
    Closed 11:00 am - 9:00 pm
    Updated 2 weeks ago

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    Surf and turf
    Jeremy K.

    Had a good meal at Freda's! We'd come back for a nice evening. The meal was a bit more expensive than we'd hoped for and at times felt like some of the items ordered didn't meet the expectation. The surf and turf was solid. 5/5. Medium rare steak, nice potato, big shrimp. Crawfish dishes were good too, but you could tell they weren't fresh. What do you expect when you order crawfish in February. However, the portion was good size and garlic bread was delicious. The miss of the evening was the gumbo. It was significantly thicker than usual and had large pieces of pepper in them. Didn't enjoy it for the price point. Service was friendly and advised nicely on what to do.

    The main indoor dining area
    Susan E.

    I had a wonderful early lunch at Freda's with a friend on a recent weekday. We arrived around 11:30 am and left around 1 pm. During that time, only a few tables were filled. I certainly hope they got more customers later in the day, because (based on my limited experience) the food, service, and atmosphere are all great. Freda's has been around for about 25 years. Longevity like that is earned. We opted to order from the lunch menu, which has enough choices to suit most people. I got the trout and shrimp ($19), which was nicely plated over seasoned rice and green beans. The lemon/butter/caper sauce was scrumptious. The trout was lightly breaded and crispy, and the shrimp (while slightly overcooked) were very tasty. The green beans were fresh and perfectly cooked. The overall portion size was just right. Before the meal arrived, a wonderful warm homemade cornbread was served with whipped butter. Service was excellent, and everyone was very friendly and welcoming. The interior of the restaurant is on the dark side. There's a separate bar area, and outdoor seating is available in better weather. I look forward to my next visit to Freda's!

    Franciscan Cab
    Tiffany T.

    Always a good go to on a Friday night... live one man band with classic songs like Just the two of Us, Michael Franks etc

    Crispy fish tacos
    Robert P.

    I find it hard to believe I have never posted a review of Freda's, given all the times we have been there. This time it was for lunch. Oysters on the half shell, Fried Catfish and Fish tacos. Yum. Oddly for a Saturday lunch ( little past 1230PM), it was not very crowded, which of course is neither here nor there. Friendly service, tasty food, and a relaxing time. We will be back. Oh and the cornbread that is provided is delicious.

    Drink menu
    Greg H.

    To start, we have passed by this for years and years, we live down the road but we never stop in. Finally we figured it was time for the former teen's BIRTHDAY meal. There was ample parking when we went, not crowded at all, mid day for us between lunch and dinner. The place is very nice, good lighting, great décor and lots of plants. The lighting is subdued and works well. We all started off with drinks, I got an old fashioned as it is becoming my drink of choice, Shana got a Mexican Martini, and M got a Mango martini then an expresso martini. All were very good. The cornbread they supply was amazing, just so so good. The former Teen and Shana got calamari with Marinara and Salsa Verde and they both loved it, not something I enjoy so I didn't try it. Shana got the Pecan Crusted Tilapia which was fantastic according to her. The former Teen got a shrimp and crawfish etouffee and raved about it. I got a shrimp and andouille sausage gumbo cup and then the shrimp and andouille sausage pasta. The gumbo was the chef's kiss, the roux was perfect. The pasta while still good was not as good as everything else in my opinion, I would have stuck to a larger Gumbo but wanted to try. If I had one complaint or something to work on, while the shrimp is plentiful as is the crawfish, the sausage is limited in both meals. I am more a sausage guy then shrimp and would have liked more of that, though the shrimp was good. The waitress was friendly, checked in without hovering, and answered all our questions. The food was mostly prompt, there was a slight delay on the French Bread we ordered which was a delight. We did get a bread pudding to go, so we ate that at home and it was tasty even not right out of the kitchen. While Shana and the FT loved it more then I did, it was still very good. It is a bit on the pricey side so be prepared for that, not outrageous but higher end so be mindful. It is a lovely place with good food and a fast staff. Due to pricing and location being easy to forget it won't be a regular but for a birthday or special event will we try to remember.

    Shrimp Diavolo
    Elissa P.

    Had another one of frida's wonderful wine dinner last night september eighteenth. The wines featured were from Daou and perfectly matched with the food. Freda is a consummate hostess as is her lovely daughter, Crystal. A l8cal gem, this is a favorite go to spot!!

    Christina G.

    Y'all! I considered Freda's a hidden gem, off the main path. I've only dined here for dinner anout 5 times but The service has always been friendly. The food has always been delicious. My goal is to come for the buffet on the weekend. I hear it is top tier. Gotta get me some of that. Don't forget to get the complimentary bread and butter when it comes fresh out of the oven. And be sure to ask what the chef's special is for the day. P.S. they have a great wine menu but I always get the house red wine. It'sa cab and I love it.

    Shrimp and Crawfish Etouffee
    Vandesha L.

    I really like the ambiance at Freda's its low lit lights makes it romantic.I have been for brunch and enjoyed the bread pudding and combination of different dishes, well worth the price. We went recently for a birthday dinner and the dishes were lacking. The fried catfish is not traditional cornmeal fried, it's done with panko crumbs and lacked seasoning. The etoufee sauce was good but the shrimp and crawfish had no flavor, without the sauce it was a flop. Now the Sword Fish and mushroom risotto was amazing! They should add it to the menu as a regular item. The cream sauce adds a little flare and that risotto makes it razzle dazzle. All together I think it was just a miss on the etoufee but for the price it shouldn't be a miss.

    Crab cake
    Andy M.

    The crab cake was phenomenal, one of the best I've had in a while. The jalapeno adds a nice and unique kick to this classic. A great heaping portion as well. Something I would get on every visit back if I have the chance. I was looking forward to trying the rainbow trout Alexander but unfortunately they had run out of rainbow trout that day. The chef came out and expressed his regret and was so kind about the whole situation, totally did not need to do that but such a thoughtful gesture. Instead I had the salmon Alexander and stumbled into a really amazing dish. The salmon was cooked really nicely, the crab topping was extraordinary, and the pesto rice which I've never heard of before was awesome. The setting here is a nice dinner out, perfect for a date or family celebration. The bar is quite large and separated from the dining room. I could see it being a great bar to have a drink. I have come here a few times whenever I'm in town to see family. This place really is great, always look forward to it.

    Gumbo
    Delores L.

    Freda's Seafood grille is a hidden gem. In order to get to the restaurant you have to do a U-turn off Hwy 183. After entering the large wooden doors you were opened to a dimly lit restaurant that was akin to a speak easy. It had Louisana Creole styled menu and flavor. Luke, our waitor, immediately greeted us and asked if we wanted anything to drink. We ordered the peach martini and tea. The peach martini had vodka with a peach liquer that floated in your mouth lite and airy. The tea was strong and flavorful. Luke did a good job looking after us. Next we experienced the appetizers, iceburg salad and gumbo with cornbread. The iceburg lettuce salad was draped with a thick piece of crisp pepper bacan with tomato and salad dressing...so yummy! OMG, the gumbo was the best I've ever tasted...an explosion of flavors in your mouth...large shrimp expertly cooked, anduille sausage (very uncommon for gumbo in Austin) and a rhue that want to make you slap your thigh. : ) Oh Yeah...the cornbread, the best I've eaten in Austin. The cornbread was a bit sweet, buttery and literally melted in your mouth. The cornbread had real pieces of corn inside. I am little ashamed to say we had two servings. All winners!!! Bring on the entrees...coconut shrimp and catfish and crab stuffed salmon. The portions were large....enough for two people to eat one meal. The catfish was lightly battered with big pieces of catfish and the shrimp was delicious. We both packed up half our meals to go. At this point, I'm too full to eat another bite...so I thought. We were celebrating a birthday and Freda's provided a complementary Creme Brulee dessert. I'm not a fan of Creme Brulee generally, however, this one was different. It was lightly toasted with a thick flavorful pudding. Yum to the nth degree!!! I would definitely recommend Freda's for a date night!

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    The rating maybe because I'm cajun or because I have heartburn now. This was our first visit.

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    Ask the Community - Freda's Seafood Grille

    Are there gluten free options, or can some menu items be modified or ingredient omitted to make them gf?

    Yes we do offer gluten free menu . Also our staff are well trained to modify menu items for you. Thanks

    Do you have a kids menu, and if so, can you list the choices? Can't seem to find this info anywhere. Thanks!

    Yes we do Kids pasta with Alfredo Kids chicken… Read more

    Do you have outside dining? If so, are dogs allowed?

    Yes we have a big patio. Half open half covered. Dogs are welcome as long as leashed Thanks

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    HappyRito Seafood

    HappyRito Seafood

    4.0
    (232 reviews)
    0.5 mi
    $$

    Happyrito is a Cajun-Vietnamese fusion seafood boil restaurant located in a shopping center up in…read moreCedar Park. It's located right off 183 so easy highway access + easy free parking typical of a suburban shopping strip. The restaurant itself is pretty small, maybe about 8 - 10 tables that can seat between 4 - 6 each. We came on a Sunday and even though there weren't huge lines, be prepared to wait 5 - 10 minutes to order and another 15 - 20 minutes until the food comes out. The food itself tastes great - very true to Cajun-Vietnamese seasoning (garlic butter galore) similar to what I've had in Houston. Highly recommend their special sauce which mixes the two other sauces together for maximum flavor. Comes with bibs and gloves for a "clean" eating experience. Pricing is a bit on the higher end for a place in a suburban strip mall and that's the only knock. This is also typical for crawfish boil type restaurants though so didn't knock any stars off.

    My husband and I were really excited to try this place cuz we love cajun seafood boils and it's…read morealso close by to us vs going all the way to boiling crab. We came on a friday night around 6:45 pm and ordered their garlic parmesan fries, a margarita, and 3 lbs of happy style sauce crawfish mild that came with 1 potato and 1 corn. Total came out to be $65 with tip. There were no tables available, as the restaurant is quite small, so we were offered to sit at the bar. -The parmesan garlic fries came with the garlic on the side in a little container containing mostly oil and garlic crunches on the bottom. The flavor was good, but it was too oily. I wish they poured the garlic onto the fries vs having us dip it in the oil. Not sure how much these were, as the price wasn't on the menu I took snapshots of. -The margarita was on the smaller side, but my husband enjoyed it. $8 -3lbs crawfish was ehhh. It was definitely frozen so it was harder to peel and honestly, nothing special, which was disappointing. It was also kinda mushy?? which is definitely a first.. The only thing I liked was the happy style sauce. We ordered mild, but can definitely go hotter since the mild wasn't spicy at all. Portions were kinda small, tbh and so we left unsatisfied. The crawfish came out to be $41 with tax, which was kinda expensive.. esp being frozen. Thoughts: -very tiny restaurant with only 8 tables, including 1 large table for 6-7 people -you can't order 1 or 2 lbs of crawfish, the minimum is 3 lbs which I feel is a bit odd.. -kinda expensive with the 3lbs crawfish esp it being frozen cuz you can get fresh crawfish for less than what they're charging at other places Honestly, pretty disappointed with what we ordered. Guess we'll have to keep looking for other seafood boils. I saw that they had crawfish etouffee, which I am looking forward to trying next time I come. Also, come earlier if you want to get a table. **It's kinda a weird setup. Although there are tables, you actually order first at the front and then you sit. There are no table service just fyi!

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    Juicy Claws Restaurant

    Juicy Claws Restaurant

    4.0
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    0.8 mi
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    Recently reopened under new ownership. I'm 99% certain that the new owners used to run the now…read moreclosed Mandala Kitchen on South Lamar. They brought a lot of their old menu with them which is great because I loved their viet food. The banh khot (turmeric pancakes) are still delicious, and their "chef's special" which is a very generous portion of fried fish filets in a tamarind sauce is a phenomenal dish, one that I'd come just to eat. The fish is fried super well and the sauce is incredibly flavorful. Don't sleep on the wings either. Good size, cooked perfectly (crispy and not dry). They're still transitioning from the old juicy claws menu so not everything on the old menu is available yet. But what is available is fantastic. The service is also friendly and kind. They're still clearly working out some kinks at the moment but give them some grace and you'll be rewarded with a really fantastic meal.

    I invited friends to try Juicy Claws with me, since new ownership had taken it over a while ago,…read moreand I was not disappointed. It's past crawfish season, so we didn't do any of the signature boils. But it's a broad menu with Viet/Thai curries, fried rice, pasta, and other special dishes. The turmeric mini-pancakes are phenomenal flavor bomb appetizers that really show off the chef's originality and taste balance, with a bit of crawfish tail, tangy/hot sauce, with a tiny dollop of coconut crema. I also really enjoyed the generous portion of the "Chef's Special", lightly battered and fried fish with vegetables and a pineapple-tamarind sauce. A couple of my friends went with the Cajun fried rice with shrimp and liked it. The server was attentive and responsive and kept things moving. He calls everyone "boss", endearing though trite. The space is big and kept informal by large photos of the dishes. They're located in a low-traffic aging shopping strip, unfortunately, which has gradually slid downhill over the last 20 years until now it is one of the parking lots that gets used for traveling carnivals. Don't let that deter you. This, like Special Noodle in the same strip, is a good place with a twist.

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    CR Surf & Turf

    CR Surf & Turf

    4.0
    (717 reviews)
    4.3 mi
    $$

    Surf & Turf has become my family's favorite restaurant. The food, the service, all the staff,…read moreeverything 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!

    I had the most terrible experience in the hospitality field today. This place has great food and a…read morecool 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

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    Narrow Street 512

    Narrow Street 512

    4.4
    (140 reviews)
    1.1 mi
    $$

    I recently moved to Austin in 2023. I found a gem tucked away in the back of the HMart food…read morecourt next to the hair salon. Narrow Street 512 serves up Authentic Korean food with a personal touch. It feels like you're eating a home cooked meal at your Aunt's home in Korea. I experienced Narrow Street as a solo diner. My go-to dish I order 90 percent of the time I go there is the Chadol Plate (A3). It is beef brisket. You normally need to go to a KBBQ spot and get covered in a layer of smoke. Skip smelling like a campfire and get A4 at Narrow Street. The beef brisket comes with rice served in a metal bowl. You get 3 or four small plastic containers of banchan the rotates seasonally. There is a variety of different kimchi, fish cake, corn slaw, potato salad and more. Once in a while I like to switch it up and I order the Cold Noodles (F1) or squid and pork stir fry (A4). The cold noodles are refreshing with crisp cucumber, white radish kimchi, and korean pear. The noodles are bouncy with a nice chew. Great in Summer and Winter. The Squid and pork stir fry comes with a bowl of rice and it is quite spicy. It is spicier than average but still less spicy than Thai chili. The chewy squid and pork are nicely complemented with the crunchy stir fried cabbage. Once you taste it you can't stop eating it. The price at Narrow Street very reasonable for what you get in my opinion. It is sit down restaurant quality food in a fast casual setting. You can dine solo or go in a big group as there is plenty of seating at the Hmart Food court. You place your order at the counter and they give you a buzzer to alert you to go pick up your trays of food. The Korean ladies who work there are super friendly and will help you make your menu selection if you have any questions. I've been a dedicated regular since 2023. Narrow Street is my go-to for my Korean food fix!

    *Sigh,* I don't mean this to be a knock on H-Mart or on food courts but this place has made it on…read moreMANY a list for best Korean food in Austin...I think that's more of an indictment on the Korean food scene in Austin than this place. With all that being said, the food here is serviceable. It's fine, you're getting food court Korean food so if you temper your expectations. You'll get a little a tiny amount of like two banchan. My Yookgaejang was mild-ain't no other way of putting it. You can tell that the broth wasn't cooked with gochujang so you didn't get that rich, spicy flavor. Another visit I got the bibim naengmyun and it also just didn't quite get there. Just a little on the plainer side, not just talking about the lack of heat.

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