If you've never had cajun food before, you MUST eat here!! The menu is so well-spiced and will…read moreshock your taste buds in such a new way. I absolutely loved it. This place operates on a tab-based system, so no need to wait for a check, since the tab is opened for you before you're seated. This worked very smoothly! This would be a great place for a date or anything requiring an aesthetically pleasing ambiance, the wood lining and ceiling along with the blackboard menu give this place a great vibe.

I had a great time trying Vic & Al's! Food was SEASONED and all the food we bought was equally as…read moregood as the other. I got the breakfast hash topped with an egg and bits of sausage, potatoes, bell peppers, corn and a sauce that was full of flavor. The others at the table got the blackened fish and chicken on beignets. Each enjoying them! We had a table of 6 and the service was excellent too. Staff recommended one tab and was able to split at the end which was great. Space is cozy too! Lots of seasonings on the walls and gave dining hall vibes with the picnic type tables. Highly recommend this place. It definitely gives cozy brunch vibes. I encourage you to grab an entree and a side or an extra entree to share.

crawfish was great. waiter was the worst waiter I've literally ever had. so extremely rude and very…read morehostile and acted like everything we said was stupid. did not feel welcome. otherwise the bartender was great!!!

Visited Lil' Easy with friends for the first time for a late dinner on a busy Friday night, and…read moreLOVED it. This is a Cajun restaurant through and through, with friendly employees, a NOLA vibe, and awesome food. We were surprised at how much we enjoyed everything we tasted. After seeing Lil' Easy's extensive Frozens list, we had to taste test. My friends ordered the Cowboy Coffee and Celestial Sunrise, and I tried the Saturn frozen. We were surprised at the complex flavor of the frozens, and enjoyed all three. To eat, we started with the boudin balls which will now be a mandatory order for all future visits -- crunchy on the outside and perfectly soft on the inside, served with creamy creole mustard aioli. My friends loved the cajun meat pie and fried butterflied gulf shrimp. I enjoyed my order of the gumbo, and snagged one of my friend's hushpuppies, which was perfectly done -- not dry! We ended with an order of the rum cake with vanilla ice cream, which was deliciously decadent. Counting down the days until our next visit at this fun spot. The only negative was the bathroom line -- there are only a few individual bathrooms, so be prepared to wait. Our server also let us know that they are having crawfish boils every weekend in Spring for everyone looking to get their crawfish fix!

Meeting friends in Austin we picked this restaurant at random being halfway between our locations…read more What a great choice! All of our selections were outstanding. I recommend the crawfish chili relleno, a batter fried poblano pepper stuffed with cheesy, crawdads served on a bed of rice with queso. Crawfish etouffee featured a generous portion of crawdads in a tangy, Cajun sauce, perfectly spiced. Service was quick and friendly and we had no room for dessert!

Food was flavorful filling and fast…read more Service was as friendly and very fast and on top of things The restaurant is small but all the other guests were very friendly almost felt like one big family dinner ha

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

I wanted to come back here since I find out one of my client's is a chef here. Shout out to Wendy!…read moreThe fried shrimp po boy was delicious! I had it with both spicy mayo and the Evangeline sauce. Highly recommend! The French bread for the sandwich is delightful, soft with golden yet giving crust. Not hard and crunchy like you find most French breads. Wait staff here are efficient and welcoming. My waitress gave me the suggestion of having both the sauces on my po boy. As you can tell from my pictures, the decor is eclectic Louisiana theme. Lots of notes of Lake Charles and Mardi Gras. The alligator on the receipt was a nice like themed treat.

We were greeted and seated immediately. Our friendly waiter, Sofia, was attentive. I had a…read morehankering for chicken fried steak which was covered with cream gravy and served with hot, crispy fries. My husband had the portobello mushroom burger and said it was delicious. We enjoyed the music of the George Carver Trio, which provided entertainment without being so loud that we couldn't carry on a conversation. Evangeline Cafe is a neat little place!

(This is a shoutout to Frank) Food is always amazing. I come here pretty often, even on the busiest…read moredays, wait times are always around 35-45 minutes which isn't bad to me at all. I originally asked for outside table but when I received text about table being ready, temperature dropped outside so it unexpectedly got a little chilly & the gentleman who was up front at the time, name is Frank, said it was no problem finding us another table inside. Only took about an additional 3 minutes to wait & we were sat inside. To help out the server, Frank took our drink & food order & come to find out, he's the manager. Such a great vibe, he comes off extremely helpful & caring. He definitely made our dining experience awesome. Thanks Frank !!!

The seafood was very fresh and satisfying! We got half lb shrimp and one lb crawfish, was enough…read morefor two ppl, Brooks our server was the best :)

Amazing, walk up and order place in downtown Austin. Got the blackened shrimp and red snapper with…read moreslaw and mac n cheese. Would totally walk in the rain AGAIN for this meal. Guy was cool at the window as well as great service. Adjacent to a bar I did not go in. Review is for food alone

4.5 Stars I loved…read morethe huge variety of seafood/protein options on the menu. Food is tasty for sure but also super greasy / salty (we had the cajun chicken quesadilla ($18) the guac was bomb and super fresh). Located inside Lavaca Street Bar.

My past interactions with seafood broils have not been positive so I had given up. The first was…read morewith a party and was meh but I'm finding out it was the stuff others picked out as well as the flavor( "butter") . The second time was at Joes crab Shack and the crab there was empty and they mixed up the flavors with the incredibly spicy one. Like the saying goes third times the charm. Came here with my fiancé over the weekend. First and foremost the service was great. Our server was very friendly and helpful. She also informed us that they had an all day happy hour so we ordered a pitcher of margarita. Everything came out fast, the flavors were great, and for the price the amount in the bag was great. Will definitely be coming back.

It is hard to find a good Seafood Broil place and it is a little sad I have to drive do far to get…read moreit, but it is worth the drive! If you have a large group, you definitely need to make a reservation in advance. Especially on the weekend! Parking is decent since it's in a shopping center, but on the weekends it is a little difficult. When walking in the atmosphere is great! With a beach vibe and the smell of deliciousness in the air. They are a great drink selection, but the show stopper is the food! From appetizers to the boils! They are all delicious! And the service is usually great! So if you are in the mood for great seafood and good drinks, then look no further because Hook & Reel has it all!

Had the catfish, shrimp, Mac and cheese, and yams. Best meal I've had in a long time. It was…read moreamazing. I'll definitely be back

My husband and I have been dining at Whip My Soul since it first opened. Why? Whip My Soul, one…read moreof the top comfort food restaurants, has consistently great food. The portions are generous, which means count on bringing a doggie bag home. The flavors are bold, authentic, and the food comes out hot and fresh. Standouts include the wings, fish, oxtails, and their soul food egg rolls. Some of our favorites include the sweet potatoes, greens and grits. While the standout for us is the food, the service is exceptional. The owners, family members and servers are Texas friendly and super kind. It is not uncommon for you to see the owner cleaning tables or mopping. We love their work ethic. Whip My Soul delivers traditional Southern comfort with heart, soul, and consistency. If you're craving satisfying soul food in Austin, this restaurant should be #1on your dining list. The atmosphere is always friendly and welcoming.

I literally drove over here 2 days in a Row and it was Closed after Google and Yelp said it was…read moreOpen. There is no number to contact the business before hand to even see if they are open. So disappointed i waisted time and gas again today; wont be returning just to be let down.

While ago at AFS Cinema I was talking about Seafood and Everything New Orleans Trailer at 1309 W…read more45th was highly recomended. Went there and was immediately welcomed like I was back in New Orleans. I tried the Gumbo which was excellent with Big Shrimp so fresh they tasted like they were just pulled from the Gulf! The Corn Bread was so flavorful that I had to get Corn Bread to go! The Gumbo & Cornbread filled me up but I decided to chase it with their Lemonade which also was a delight to drink. Rushed home & took a 3 hour afternoon nap. Shaded Tables to enjoy their Delectable Food. Located on side of Exxon Gas Station. Many customers told me to get their Etouffe! Yall kno dat I gonna go eat there again! Who Dat dat say... We Dat! Dr Wiley Coyote SFO...