Well, it took twelve years of us living in Austin to go to this institution that's only a couple…read moremiles from our house. We came, completely on a whim (like, we were driving by and just pulled in), for lunch this past Saturday and had such fabulous time. It feels like "old Austin" has frozen in time here. The place reeks of fish (ofc!) and the whole vibe is this odd-like Margaritaville-hospital cafeteria-fish market mash up. Magically, it all somehow works. We ordered at the counter and happily sat at the table with our beers taking the whole scene in. If we're being honest, the food is just OK. The fried catfish that our daughter ordered honestly tasted like it had been refrozen and it was bland. Our fresh fish--the blackened drum and the grilled trout--were excellent, though, so that made it for it in the piscine category. As for side, there were highs and there were lows. We doubt that they make the hush puppies from scratch, but damn, they were good. We were also happy with the fried okra and the spaghetti squash that they had on special. Green beans are wet and canned, and the side salad is the usual bagged kind of stuff. Actually, they had this very unique mac-n-cheese situation that was made with spaghetti(!) and had a broiled cheese lid that we were not mad at. We're not going to pretend that this was any kind of A+ "quality seafood" situation. It's not. But there is a VIBE and we were there for it and there is a massive shark that is hanging from the ceiling wearing Mardi Gras beads. C'mon! This is the Austin we know and love! We will be back--whether to buy fish or for taco night or who knows, but we will be back. Four grateful stars.

My bf and I have been coming here for years. Quality NEVER disappoints. We love their grilled…read moreoysters bar. You can choose spicy, house, or Rockefeller. The special of the day was delicious. It was grilled trout topped with crabmeat. Fish was cooked perfectly. The mac and cheese was creamy and hot. The fried okra was hot and fresh. The blackened catfish was perfectly seasoned. The collards were ok. The only negative is that the wine was $7 in a tiny glass. When asked about buying a bottle we were told it was $18 plus an additional $7 corkage fee. Quality is aptly named.

We absolutely love this H-E-B. It's our favorite supermarket and we shop here all the time since we…read morelive very close by. Almost all of our groceries come from this location. The store always has a great selection of fresh products, everything is well organized, and it's easy to find what you need without wasting time. The quality is consistently good, especially the fresh food and ready-to-eat sections. The store is clean, well stocked, and the overall shopping experience is always comfortable. The staff is friendly and helpful whenever we have questions. For our family, this is our main and most trusted grocery store. Highly recommend.

H-E-B is basically the grocery store in Texas, and once you shop there for a while, it kind of…read moreruins other supermarkets for you. First off, it just feels better to shop there. The stores are usually clean, well-organized, and not chaotic in that "why is this aisle always a disaster?" way you get elsewhere. The produce section is consistently solid--fresh fruit, good veggies, and a lot of Texas/local stuff depending on the season. It's one of those places where you can actually trust that what looks good... is good. The meat department is another win. Decent prices, good quality, and the staff will actually help if you need something specific instead of acting like you're bothering them. Same vibe with seafood and deli--pretty reliable across the board. One thing people always mention (and it's true) is the H-E-B store brand stuff. A lot of it is just as good as name brands, sometimes better, and cheaper. Tortillas, chips, basic pantry stuff, dairy--it all hits. Once you start grabbing their brand by default, you stop caring about the national brands pretty quickly. The ready-to-eat section is also underrated. Rotisserie chicken, hot foods, sushi in some locations, quick grab-and-go meals--it's not gourmet, but it's actually good for what it is. Super helpful when you don't feel like cooking. Prices overall are fair, especially compared to bigger national chains. You can definitely shop cheap here without feeling like you're buying low-quality stuff. Only real downside is it gets busy. Like, really busy during peak hours, and parking can be annoying at the bigger stores. Also, popular items sometimes sell out fast because everyone else already knows what's good. But honestly, that kind of just comes with how popular it is. At this point, H-E-B is less "a grocery store you go to" and more just the default place Texans expect to shop.

Had a wonderful experience today. Addy was helpful, knowledgeable, and kind. Will continue to do…read morebusiness here

I ordered a meat and cheese tray for the second time because Julie did such an awesome job! The…read moremeat was fresh and the way the turkey/ham and roast beef was laid on the platter along with the multitude of different cheeses was picture perfect. The service is always professional and respectful. Thank y'all for making my gathering a complete success.

I normally do not review grocery stores, but I felt like this one deserved a shout out. I love H E…read moreB in general, but this particular location is hands down my favorite and, in my opinion, the best one overall. It is not the newest H E B and it is not the most updated, but honestly, that is part of what makes it so great. Even when it is crowded, you can still move around easily and get down the aisles without constantly waiting for someone to move their cart. A lot of the newer H E Bs have much smaller aisles, which can make shopping feel stressful, especially during busy times. That is never really an issue here. On top of that, the customer service is always great. The staff is friendly, helpful, and consistent every time I visit. Parking is also usually ample, so you are not circling the lot forever trying to find a spot unless it is right before a major holiday like Thanksgiving. Overall, this H E B gets it right. Great service, great products, and a store layout that actually makes grocery shopping easy and stress free. This location definitely deserves the recognition.

Produce was moldy and unkept. I went in primarily wanting produce on a Saturday evening and it was…read morea mess. It wasn't busy at all but there was debris and garbage on the floor, the items didn't look good and after seeing moldy sweet potatoes I left. I won't come back to this store again. It made me not want to purchase anything and I usually get prepared items and bakery goods

Food AMAZING! Staff FAMILY ORIENTED! Appeal and look of the food BEAUTIFUL! When encountered this…read morelovely restaurant while attending Comic Con and it was the first table we walked past and were instantly hooked. My family and I ordered the bulgogi bowl, fried yaki/dumplings, and spicy Korean fried chicken. It did not disappoint. The sauce or seasoning of everything was well seasoned and the best thing of all was the seasoning of the fried chicken. That sauce/seasoning over the white rice was so flavorful! Definitely will make the drive across town to get more!

First time visit was awesome! Food is flavorful and fresh. Cooks are knowledgeable and friendly…read more I bought the spicy chicken sauce to use for home recipes. It's absolutely, delicious with a medium to high kick. I cant believe the business has been open for 20 yrs. For downtown that says alot! Please spread the word. I do recommend to call before going to see what's in stock. I'll bring the while family now that I know the food portions and prices are reasonable.

Great selections of Asian food! Staff are really helpful…read more If I can't find the food item in the closer Asian stores, I will highly consider checking out this place in the future. Although it would be a bit of a drive for me, of about 40 minutes without traffic.

Loved this place. So many different things they carry here. Quite the variety of food from noodles…read moreto fresh cooked duck! Small dishes and other cute nick nacks. Service was good. Place was quiet and not too busy. You can definitely spend some time in there looking at everything they have.

Come for the burgers!! The folks who work here are some of the kindest people you'll cross paths…read morewith throughout your day! You can take your prepared food to go or you can actually dine in - they have tables for patrons to enjoy their meal at.

We go there often, and I've reviewed them before (with more stars). The grocery shopping is…read moreconvenient, though expensive, with a pleasant and non-crowded environment. Staff are very friendly & helpful. BUT a few of the prepared entrees in the deli are VERY salty. My wife brought home the daily special fried catfish on July 4, 2025; it was TERRIBLE. * The breading was so salty that it was inedible. (We threw the fillets away.) * The catfish itself was extremely thin, far less fish than in fried catfish at any nearby restaurant. The breading was thicker than the catfish on every fillet. * There was far too much breading; some of the pieces my wife brought home had 1-2-inch portions of breading with NO fish, just salty, crusty breading. * The fillets were badly overcooked. It's a glaring defect in an otherwise fine store. I hope they correct it.

In route home, I decided to stop in an Indian market looking for natural ginger. To my surprise,…read morethe market was closed. A meat market had their "Now Open" sign up thus I decided to pop in. One of my friends has been on the hunt for goat meat, which they had. initially, I decided to get pricing for her. I tried communicating in English but was unsuccessful to get my point across. The workers at the store spoke no English. I've tried showing my language translator but was unsuccessful. Fanous meats has a good selection meats. I need to get back into Duo Lingo to brush up on my languages. I will be ready next time. I have never been in an meat market that has so many exotic meats. Unique environment...

Great meat, nice and helpful, amazing meats and large choice of really tasty cuts and amazing…read morebutchers

Love me some Groomers! When you walk in, you are greeted with the sweet smell of salt water, not…read morethe nasty decaying smell of old fish....a testament to the freshness of all their products. Love to get the miscuts for an easy weeknight meal! Great way to try a different fish without fear of the unknown! I snatched up some cod and halibut yesterday, along with the housemade Spicy Cajun balls....yum! Grilled the halibut on a griddle top with butter, lemon and garlic...chef's kiss! Tomorrow, cod fish and chips! The Cajun balls hit the spot and could be a meal in itself. Fast, knowledge service...all packed up with ice in a sealed box. Thanks Groomers!

It's the freshest seafood in town; but, check the price of what you're buying. We went for shrimp…read moreand salted codfish. The shrimp was reasonably priced; but, the codfish was almost twice the price for the same product in HEB. You will sometimes pay a bit more at Groomers; but, you know it will be fresh. It's even a source for some restaurants. The staff is always helpful and friendly.

Had the most Ahmazzing Naan Khatii ( South Asian cookies) from Heavens Bistro. Perfect for parties…read more! Must try, highly recommended!

I love going to Heaven's Bistro Bakery! It feels like you're going to a bakery gallery with all…read moredeftly constructed desserts, cookies and tasty treats. The desserts truly look like works of art. You are like a kid in a candy store in pure delight...you survey all your options...over and over again. Then, you spring into action. The resulting decision was to purchased three cookies (for the cookie monster aka the hubs) and two chicken kolaches (one for me and one for the hubs). Korena, the store manager, is always super nice and friendly. Love that she remembers me every time I visit the bakery... If you want to achieve bakery nervana...Heaven's Bistro Bakery is your answer...truly a little peace of heaven.