I'm so glad I tried their sampler baked oysters because they're unbelievable tasty!…read moreI really liked the garlic ones they're fabulous. Also, their combo pad thai was heavenly. I really like coming to this place and I tell all my friends about it. For lunch, dinner or appetizers and a drink. The atmosphere is super laid back and comfy and the food is great! I've always get friendly staff and everyone is super helpful.

Most people might not know that Deckhands is actually owned and has it's cuisine influenced by…read moreLaotians! If you love oysters, give them a try. This particular trip, we were the only Asians in the place. Service was on point and we never waited for anything, in fact she had to come back several times while waiting on us! Oysters - we didn't get sick! Gulf oysters with the typical fixings - however the green salsa is a huge hit amongst my friends. Fried Fish (Thai Whole Flounder) - Delicious, flaky, what's not to love?! Make sure to try the sauce! Calimari - probably the only slight letdown. A bit on the chewier side, but definitely still delicious and lightly breaded (a huge plus). Crying Tiger (beef) - I was pleasantly surprised at how good this dish was. Tender and flavorful.

Service with a smile. They had the sweetest corn on the cob I'd ever had. Amazing flavors on the…read moreshrimp and potatoes.

Service was friendly and efficient. Food smelt absolutely amazing. We ordered the Rodeo Special…read more The shrimp was super tender and tasty. Was super excited to be able to get lobster... shouldn't have I know lobster is very difficult to cook. I've had a lot of different lobsters over the years and this is the first one that I was not able to even cut a piece off or chew it. It was so overcooked. The Lobster was beautiful, it was such a shame. Would've gave a five star rating if I could've ate the lobster plus it was really expensive and we only have one egg and one corn so who gets to eat it??? No for real who? lol

Garbo's reminds me of the Boathouse in Orlando if the food was actually good. The staff was…read morecommunicative about my group of five's expected wait time, and the waiting area was open with comfortable lounge chairs. I'm certain I would have dozed off in one if we weren't called up. We sat outdoor alongside several other families with kids. The music wasn't super loud and the tables were generously spaced so we weren't close enough for other peoples' conversations to distract from our own. We then ordered the following: Smoked Fish Dip Maine Crab Cakes Brussels Sprouts Fish Sandwich Lobster Grilled Cheese Lobster Pot Pie The smoked fish dip was good but nothing crazy. My sister had suggested the fried calamari instead, but my love of bread overrode my familial devotion. The dip itself was moist with no excess liquid and spread easily onto the provided cuts of sourdough toast. My only critique is that the dip seems like it's missing something, but I'm not food-smart enough to know what. However, because of my bread bias, this is still a 4/5. The crab cakes on the other hand were amazing. There was no excess oil soaking the fried crust and the crab meat inside wasn't over-salted, as I've come to expect from most crab cakes. These were highly enjoyable with bites of avocado and mandarin in between to balance the fried elements. 4.5/5 The Brussels sprouts were well-roasted, with a nice vinaigrette coating their crispy outsides. I expect this level of quality for Brussels sprouts from American restaurants at this point, so no surprises, just good in general. 4/5 Skipping the fish sandwich as unfortunately I didn't get to try them, but it looked and smelled great. I had one bite of the lobster grilled cheese, so take this particular review with a grain of salt. The smokiness of the cheeses sits on top of everything else without overpowering, while the lobster, bacon, and tomatoes provide a great mix of fat and brine. This is a lowbrow surf and turf between bread, and it's perfect. 5/5 Finally, we come to my own order, the lobster pot pie. Unfortunately, I shared this with the aforementioned sister and didn't get the full experience. The dish came piping hot and fresh, and the puff pastry was flaky and not overbaked. Internals-wise, I could see myself eating just the cream sauce like a chowder. It was perfectly flavored with veggies and herbs, with regular chunks of lobster. Not too salty and absolutely decadent, would not share again. 5/5 Overall, this was a highly enjoyable experience with fast, not rushed, service and an amazing spread. This is an easy recommendation for a family-friendly restaurant with lowkey vibes, and I'll forsure visit again when I'm back in town.

Looking for Rocky Mountain oysters, this is the place. Horrible fish fillet. Still uncooked…read morebatter on it. The lobster is frozen and then thawed. Super chewy. And prices are off the scale expensive

Had a great Saturday lunch at Salt Traders. The food was really good across the board, and the…read morevalue for the portion sizes stood out. The tuna tacos (a special) were easily the best thing we had--so good they should be a permanent menu item. The ceviche was fresh and flavorful, and the $1 oysters during Saturday happy hour were an awesome deal. The Gulf shrimp cocktail was solid and exactly what you'd expect, while the burger was filling and a great value. Service was fast and friendly, and the whole experience felt smooth and easy. The ambiance is clean and modern with a relaxed coastal oyster bar vibe, making it a great spot for a casual lunch. Overall, a very good meal and definitely a place I'll be coming back to.

Salt Traders in Round Rock has become one of our go-to spots, and it never disappoints. The food…read moreand service are consistently excellent, which keeps us coming back. From the amazing sourdough bread to the smoked fish appetizer, everything starts off strong. For mains, you really can't go wrong--whether it's the shrimp and lobster roll or the classic fish and chips, every dish hits the mark. We also highly recommend the crab fried rice. I can't remember a visit where we haven't ordered andextra one for leftovers. It's a great spot no matter the time of day. Whether you're stopping in for brunch, lunch, or dinner, Salt Traders is always a solid choice when you're craving delicious, well-prepared seafood.

Great experience, the food is amazing and the environment was great. Our server Sophia, was lovely,…read moreattentive and professional, she made the experience all the more wonderful!

Food was really good not too spicy just the right amount and its a big portion…read moreService is excellent. The waitress was so friendly and helpful. The place is really nice and quiet. Thank you so much

Date night, Friday night for Seafood and RnB karaoke. We love seafood, we love RnB and we love…read moreKaraoke!!! This spot has Karaoke every Friday 6p to 10p. So here we are, Party of 2 arrived at 7:30pm. The restaurant was busy, we put our name on the list and was told it would be a 45 minute wait. We decided to sit at the bar and we were greeted immediately. The bartender is so nice and just always does such a great job. I've been here a few times and she's always been there with a smile, no matter how busy it is. We ordered drinks and a couple appetizers, the coconut shrimp and the buffalo shrimp. Nothing special, just fried shrimp. I also ordered the side of the hush puppies, I always get hush puppies if they're on the menu. They were good,small but good. He ordered the seafood soup, it's a large portion, red broth with lots of seafood and veggies. He liked it! I ordered the Salmon dish. Came with rice and steamed veggies. I couldn't eat it all because the salmon was way too well done and dry. :( Overall, fun and friendly environment!!! We'll be back on a Friday for sure, sit at the bar, and we'll try some different dishes.

A seafood spot that can't season fish!…read more I ordered a combo plate with fish and shrimp through Uber eats. My shrimp was burned and had a burned taste. My fish was not seasoned. Are you sure this is catfish?? It was sliced so thin until I couldn't tell. I will never order here again. End of story.

We had to kill time in Austin so hubby decided to try the French Quarter since it was on his list…read moreand close to our destination. It did not disappoint! We did not make reservations, I'd advise you to do it. However it was worth the 40 minute wait. The restaurant is very cozy with low lights. Great for a date or dinner party. We skipped the appetizer since we were running late but we will try one the next time. They bring you large flakey rolls and seasoned butter. Hubby had the catfish ponchatrain with red beans and rice and carrots. I had the beef and shrimp pasta with a brandy cream sauce. The food was so good! Our server Brooke was great. She made sure that we had everything we needed and our experience was good. Hubby ended the meal by getting the blueberry cheesecake and key lime pie to go. However, as we waited, another customer told us that the bread pudding was excellent. Then another customer told us that the chocolate cheesecake would give the bread pudding a run for its money. But as we sat and watched, several tables had the blueberry cheesecake brought to them to go. So I'd say leave room for desert!

As soon as you walk into this spot, it feels truly transformed. It's like a time capsule of old…read moretimey New Orleans. We tried to go to happy hour with my partner's parents, but that was only available in the bar area. Given they have some health problems to consider, we could not move over and hover over teeny tables to have dinner so had to handle full price. At full price, I'd give it a solid 3.5. Bumped to a 4 because this is hard to find around here. We got: - shrimp yoli (if you only order one dish, get one with this SAUCE. It's to die for. The shrimp had too much seasoning that it was a little choke worthy and I NEVER complain about flavor. Just lighten up a little!) - escargot (the butter was broken.. so it was kinda rough) -catfish gumbo (solid portion) -redfish add lump crab (while we enjoyed this, it was pricy for what it was) -shrimp and crawfish pasta (good) -orange crème brûlée (light.. not my fav crème brûlée ever but fun to try) - chocolate cake brownie with ice cream

Oh, man! Quite awhile since we've been here. Not sure why, but today we went for my husband's…read morebirthday. We ordered a huge amount of food. 2 lbs crawfish, extra corn and potatoes, fried oysters, fried shrimp, catfish, fries. Wow. EVERYTHING was soooo good. The fries were hot, crispy, cooked in fresh oil. (I can always tell) Oysters were big and milky and crispy. Fantastic shrimp and catfish. But, let's talk mudbugs! They were huge. Like eat the claws huge. Not a soft one in the batch, either. Our server was so sweet, and really catered to us because it is hubby's birthday, sending us home with THE MOST AMAZING beignets. Best I've ever had, and we've had them in LaFayette and Baton Rouge. Absolutely stellar, trust me! Thank you Haley and Crawfish Shack for making my love's birthday so amazing! We'll see you soon.

The food was great! Service was awesome. The food was spicy but not too spicy. The atmosphere is…read morerelaxing

Very fresh seafood selections. The paella had chorizo so it…read morewas a tad on the greasy side for my gut. You get a small cup of soup to start. And chips. I'll try the ceviche next time. David had great drink suggestions.

Holiday party #4 tonight...we met a friend of ours for a holiday party being held at Simar. While…read morethe Mexican seafood restaurant has been open for 4 years, this is the first time we have visited. The hostess provided tortilla chips along with ceviche, guacamole and salsa. We ate lightly as we were heading to a dinner holiday party. The appetizers were absolutely delicious. I got to speak with Chef Manny and and Carina, the general manager to gain some insights about the business. Mexican Cocina is based on the cooking method and seasonings. The foods can be cooked over fire, oven or in the stove. Their unique value proposition is that you can choose your seafood from the case and the restaurant staff prepares the food to your liking. The restaurant is very large with different size rooms for rental. For large party rentals the spend minimum is $1000 and during the week it is $800. Such a nice find relatively close to home...definitely will return...

I don't care what anyone says... this is the BEST SEAFOOD BAG BOILS around Austin... yes I know…read morethis is Round Rock but we live in Austin & have tried EVERY place here so we started surrounding areas. The service is top tier! The staff comes by to make sure you're good constantly so you never go long waiting for refills or to get some attention for an issue. The vibe is great, TVs on & the place is always clean. I read a review complaining about the napkins & buckets that's STUPID af. Don't come to a seafood place if tha bothers you. I love that they had the whole roll of brown paper towels so we don't have to keep asking. The buckets are super helpful to clear out the soft shells of the shrimp instead of piling on a plate. The FLAVOR is ALWAYS ON POINT!!! We even tried the other location but the Round Rock location beats it! We always go for date night. It's much lower priced than @Boiling Crab & taste 100x better than their soggy shrimp! Hook & Reel is just a hard pass... it's not flavorful. LA Crawfish is not good & Krab Kings is overpriced for mid food. I make my own seafood boils & ppl would rather buy from me than go to the other locations. Surfin Crab is the only one who beats me! Most times I can't even get a pic because we dive in! Oooh & food is always fast!

I walked into Surfing Crab hoping for one of those unapologetically messy seafood boils -- the kind…read morewhere you're tying your hair back, rolling up your sleeves, and mentally preparing to smell like garlic butter for the rest of the day. Sadly... this wasn't that experience. I ordered the boil with a pound of crab, head‑on shrimp, squid, corn, and those thin little sausage slices you see at most Cajun spots. The seasoning landed squarely in the middle -- not offensive, not impressive, just sitting there like it was waiting for someone to give it direction. I asked for hot, but what I got tasted more like a medium that didn't want to commit. And the shrimp? Head‑on and not deveined. That gave them a gamy, muddy undertone that took away from the whole boil. At this price point, deveining shouldn't be a luxury add‑on. We also tried the appetizer sampler -- calamari, egg rolls, cheese sticks -- and everything tasted suspiciously similar, like it all took the same little swim in the same fryer without a break. Nothing was terrible, but nothing had personality. These were the kind of appetizers you can find anywhere, and not the kind you remember later. My partner ordered the shrimp po'boy, and while the portion was generous, the breading overwhelmed the shrimp. He ended up peeling most of it off just to get to the actual protein. When the breading becomes the main character, that's a sign the dish needs editing. Now, the mixed drinks? Those were actually good -- balanced, not overly sweet, and honestly the highlight of the meal. And I have to give credit where it's due: our waitress was attentive, friendly, and checked on us consistently without hovering. She did everything right. The food just didn't match her level of service. And look... I'm not trying to be dramatic, but I've had better crab at HEB during crawfish season for a fraction of the price. When your grocery‑store boil is hitting harder than the restaurant version, that's saying something. Overall, Surfing Crab wasn't a disaster, but it wasn't memorable either. For the price and the concept, I expected more depth, more spice, and more care in the prep. This one's a pass for me -- especially when I know I can get fresher, better‑seasoned seafood elsewhere without the premium price tag.