Well, it took twelve years of us living in Austin to go to this institution that's only a couple miles 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. read more

My bf and I have been coming here for years. Quality NEVER disappoints. We love their grilled oysters 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. read more

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After having this place saved on my list for awhile now, I got the chance to visit. Ambiance was fine, and the guy at the register seemed a bit over his job, although the other staff were friendly. I have to say, for the name and for the price, the food fell short a bit, particularly the seafood. The shrimp cocktail was $17 but there were only 6 regular sized pieces, and the texture was a bit limp. Everything was just okay- the fried food breading was thick and and not that crunchy like they'd been sitting out. The only things worth it for a future trip would probably be the $1 oysters during happy hour, which was fresh. read more

It was my first time trying this place and I was not disappointed! There is plenty of parking and a bus stop nearby. The decor was ocean core but not overwhelming at all. You either order at the far back counter, if dining, or at the other counter near the entrance and on the left, if ordering their seafood items. The very honest and friendly cashier made great recommendations. We ended up trying the coconut shrimp, catfish, and spaghetti Mac n cheese. The dining area has moveable tables to accommodate large groups, so this is a great spot to gather a large group or family. They bring your food to your table. I really like the sweet and spicy sauce for the shrimp. The catfish filets were perfectly fried and lightly breaded, and large in size. It was not pricy for the quality and quantity of the food. We will definitely come back to try more items! read more

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This place has been around for forever which speaks volumes! I always come for fresh seafood and lunchtime. They are only open Wed-Saturday. That's the only negative because there are times on Sunday/tues where I'm craving Quality! Today I had the alligator sausage and crawfish stew and slammed 3lbs of the most delicious crawfish I've had in town! I'll be back for more! read more

Quality Seafood Wholesale - Seafood Near Me - Austin, Texas

Maybe I caught them on an off day. I have been looking forward to trying this place for years and finally stopped in to give them a try. If you're eating in the dining area, you order at the counter, and they bring out your food when it's ready. Other than that, it is entirely self service, to include getting drinks. Based on previous reviews, and the fact it is also a seafood market, I was expecting really tasty food. I ordered the Go Fish dinner, choosing cod and oysters, along with okra and hush puppies. Unfortunately, I would grade what I got about high school cafeteria level. The oysters had a nice fresh flavour, but all the other items were pretty bland, and not served hot. Usually, fried foods prepared fresh need to cool down so you don't burn your mouth, but all my items were warm at best. The fish and okra were pretty chewy, and after I started eating, I noticed my hushpuppies didn't make it out to my table. When I went back to the counter and asked, the lady turned to the kitchen, said "I need an order of hushpuppies", and was handed the order in a little paper tray immediately. So, obviously some items are precooked and just sitting before being handed out. Overall disappointed, and it was pretty spendy for the quality I got, and the fact the process is about like going to a fast food place. Not at all what I anticipated. read more

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Food is always well-prepared, tasty, and fairly priced. My wife and I had the black drum. I had it blackened and she had it broiled. Nice size piece of fish with a Caesar salad and fried okra. Okra was a really large portion and perfectly fried. Lots of choices on the menu and quite a few specials. I started with steamed clams which were really good, served in a broth with some toasted bread for dipping. Lots of parking and seating and a bar area too. Why not 5 stars? So, food was 5 star worthy. And almost every person that served us was friendly, upbeat, and clearly interested in providing a great customer experience. Alas, the woman that took our order was a sour pus, seamed annoyed with answering questions, and truly a downer. No idea what burden she was carrying, but go home and come back in a better mood the next day. And, she forgot to deliver my beer, small thing really, but just added to her negative customer service. Ugh! This is a great place to eat seafood in a clean, simply decorated space. read more

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Gotta say, this could have been better. Came in because they offer senior pricing for some plates. Yay! But, I was very disappointed in my order, which was the fried cod and french fries. The fries were actually ok, slight coating of flour, not my favorite way for fries but they were not bad per se. The fish though really failed at the coating. You know how you take fried fish home and reheat it later and the crust feels a bit 'tough' or slightly 'chewy'. While I was impressed with the size of the two pieces, the crust was a fail for me and I only ate one piece. I will still go back to this restaurant, they do have tons of other choices, which we've had in the past and were good. Maybe this was a bad batter day :) read more

Quality Seafood Wholesale - Fish and chips. Fail on the crust, chewy and not appetizing. - Seafood Near Me - Austin, Texas

Come here for the food without any frills, definitely not for the environment. Outside looks uninviting but when you walk in, you're transported to an in-house quasi fish market along with a deli of sorts. There's a huge spot to sit down so choose anywhere you'd like after you pay a pretty penny for all the food. Yes, it's good but the prices are just through the roof. It's a casual spot but you're gonna be paying premium prices. I'll be back if I can afford it again in the future and if I find myself in that part of town. Service is okay. It's what you would expect from an old diner type vibe - everything that you need and nothing that you don't. People are friendly but not over the top. Heating could have been better because it was a bit chilly inside on the winter day when I visited with my Wife. read more

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If you like seafood, this is seriously your place to go to. There is a market within the restaurant so you can pick a fish and have them cook it or pick something off the menu. For us, it's the oysters that keeps us coming back. On this visit the snow crab was also on special so we got a pound of crab, a dozen of oysters and some beers and had a time at the bar. Seriously, every visit to Austin includes a trip to Quality Seafood. So grab a seat at the bar, make a new friend and enjoy a great meal . . . Thank me later. read more

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I've been wanting to see this restaurant and dine in. We decided since it is Saturday what better time to drop by for lunch. Parking lot always seems to be full, which is a good sign for a restaurant of the size. Quality seafood wholesale is right off of 290 at airport Boulevard heading into town. So much going on inside. It's not just a restaurant, they have a bar with bar seating that will also feed you. There is also a meat market counter with fresh fish on ice that you can purchase independently of eating here. There is also a large dining room for many large parties. We sat at a table and ordered mini large plotters of oysters. Some were East Coast's served over ice and we ordered a couple of grilled California coast oysters that were huge! I also ordered a blackened, Black Drum fish. If you haven't had it, it's a meaty, white fish. It's really good. I will have to come back for this one alone. It was served with a side of green beans and a Caesar salad. All was recommended by my server, Jackson. This guy was cool. Understood all the plates that they served and understood my needs... Especially when my wife had many choices. If you like a lively restaurant come here on a Friday night. I am sure this place gets packed with people. For lunch I was delighted to see their was an average amount of people seated. They were grilling outside and it smelled wonderful. The fragrance hits you as soon as you get out of your car. I was ready to eat at that point. Again thank you, Jackson. You made our visit an epic afternoon. See you again, my friend. read more

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Had a bit of the entire menu. Got the gumbo, fried fish, oyster tacos, coconut shrimp and a blackened shrimp poboy. The staff was friendly and fast when bringing out the food. The restaurant is large with spaced out seating. Giving the food 5 stars, only dislike was the French fries which were cold. But the cod was amazing and flavorful. The oyster taco was crispy and the blackened shrimp were great. Definitely coming back. read more

Quality Seafood Wholesale - Gumbo - Seafood Near Me - Austin, Texas

Quality Seafood is just what the name implies, a no-frills place for decent seafood. However, my latest visit left much to be desired. You could say they combine old fashioned charm with modern declining standards. I'd give it 3.5 stars if that were an option, but I'm rounding down to 3. The good - The day we visited they were running a crab special. We got a pound of boiled broken crab legs for $19, but they didn't look broken to me. I would assume they were letting less-than-perfect crab leg clusters accumulate in their freezer and then unloading them all as a special today? My friend and I found the crab delicious. She also loved her oysters, but I can't stand oysters so I can't comment any more on those. The disappointment- My favorite thing at Quality Seafood might be their macaroni and cheese made with spaghetti. This time, the cheese on top was kind of burnt - not black, but rock solid as if it had been kept under heat for a long time. I also tried the clam chowder which did not taste much like clam chowder. The serving presentation was sloppy, and I kept dragging my sleeve through the spilled chowder. The vegetables were fine. When I got home, my husband said I smelled like a "smelly pirate hooker" (a line from Anchorman.) I don't remember too much of a fishy smell, but I guess it accumulated over time. It was a bummer to have to do an unexpected load of laundry just because I went out to dinner. read more

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Decent seafood, impressive selection of oysters. Oysters can be on the smaller side, so come prepared to order more than a dozen. Casual atmosphere with lots of tables. Friendly staff. Prices are on the higher end for fried seafood. Overall decent place to get seafood in the area. Worth going at least once. read more

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Great food freshly made good menu with plenty of selections. Service was good and the location is roomy, cozy and clean. read more

Quality Seafood Wholesale - Having our seafood dinner with Grilled Shrimp with fried okra and fresh salad, Fried Cod with grilled asparagus and fresh salad. - Seafood Near Me - Austin, Texas

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When I come here I get a trio of fried Oysters, shrimp and catfish. With a cold beer it's about as good as it gets and satisfies that fried seafood craving. It's very reliable and the setting is very casual. Service is always friendly. read more

Quality Seafood Wholesale - Fried Oysters, catfish, and shrimp - Seafood Near Me - Austin, Texas

I love this place. A dozen oysters and a draft ale was only $30 -- not bad. The people who work here are friendly and attentive. Nice place ! read more

Quality Seafood Wholesale - A dozen oysters for only $18 - Seafood Near Me - Austin, Texas

What's not to love? Quality food at great prices served by incredibly friendly folks. That's a win for me. And I think it goes without saying, a business that's been around since 1938 clearly knows what they're doing. Terrific happy hour deals, and so many regular faces. I personally prefer sitting at the bar where everyone is chatty and cheery, but there is table seating as well. Super cute decor, clean bathrooms, and plenty of parking are bonuses as well. read more

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My favorite seafood spot in Austin. This is an absolute classic with great quality, great deals, and always a fun crew working there

Crawfish season is here and I was excited to see that they were serving this! Cost was about $10.99/pound which is fair and the size was above average. Crawfish seasoning was great (doesn't seem like you can customize flavor or level of spice) but slightly overcooked. I was happy with my meal. Food was fresh and very little wait on food! Overall happy with my experience! read more

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I've been here I've he years and I know this lace is legit for seafood. I was in the area and came in for soup chowdah but I saw they had mussels so I went with that. My husband go his usual oyster po boy. Both were delicious! Se pics. I had no idea they had happy hour but we found out hat they do so we will definitely be back t try that! read more

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I heard so many great things about quality seafood. I was so excited to stock up on fresh fish and what ever else I thought I would love. The parking lot is pretty large. Which is such a gem in Austin. Am I right? They are near the highway too, so easy to get to and easy to leave. Just zip right back on the highway. Quality Seafood is a market and a restaurant. They're attached. You can literally sit down and eat, order food, and order fresh market food to go. How convenient. As you walk in, the market is to your left and the restaurant is to your right. The bar sets them apart. The being in the middle. They have a long section displayed of fish on ice. They do have muscles as well. They sell beer and wine. And also some frozen foods too. Service was wonderful. I did ask a few questions, but for the most part, everything was labeled and basically straight forward. They do have Maine lobster, and I'm thrilled to see Maine. I don't buy anything that says "Northern Atlantic" has to say Maine. Maine has strikes catching guidelines. Good for us and good for the future of lobsters. A lot of fish is farmed raised. I was hoping for wild caught. Maybe it's just the season. Not a lot of wild caught fish in the winter months. I'm not sure. I did pick up Texas Brown Tail Shrimp. I think that's what they are called. The sign did say off the Coast of Texas. I did clean them up at home and cooked them for dinner that night. I used Gochujung Olive oil, which is a spicy olive oil and a little Coconut balsamic vinegar. The shrimp was outstanding. Took the flavors very well. Shrimp was soft and flavorful. Turned out to be a great dinner. read more

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It was a total waste of $30! The soup was edible. I had to send the gumbo back because it was plain NASTY. I ordered a blackened grill shrimp poboy. It wasn't blackened. It didn't even have seasoning on it. The oysters were the absolute nastiest oysters I ever had. I don't understand Texans. This place shouldn't even be in business. Don't go there y'all. There's no refunds period. That's a sign that they know the food sucks. There should be a law against serving nastiness like that. Service was good but not enough for $30. read more

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As someone who grew up here in Austin, this business has been here for many decades. It continues to stand the test of time since 1938. However, as my memory takes me wayyyy back, I was reminded this place had more fresh seafood choices and less dining area. I was taken aback by the main seafood counter which was about only 12 feet in length and another smaller one next to it. Most larger grocery stores have a better selection. After looking around, I decided on a late lunch consisting of fried shrimp with two sides and a beer. Their coleslaw is very heavy on the mayo and their fries are good, but neither are very special. They do make their own cocktail sauce in house, but the six shrimp I got definitely were not even close to jumbo. To be honest, I've had a better shrimp basket at a tourist joint for less money. And yes, that tip screen starting at 18% will be waiting for you when you run your card. At least they definitely have some decent local craft beers on tap and in cans. They also have wine and beer to go. If you strip away the iconic mystique of this establishment, it is basically just a boring place to grab a beer and some seafood with a no frills ambience in an old building. Glad I came for this visit and mediocre meal, but there's really nothing that would bring me back here again. Some informative photos below. read more

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A colleague of mine requested an in-person meeting to discuss some pending business. We agreed to meet at QSW for lunch. A simple but delicious fried catfish, okra and corn bread platter with plenty to eat. My colleague had the oysters and catfish. You order, they bring it to you. You get up get your condiments, utensils and drink. No one bothers you. Food is pretty decent and generous portions. read more

Oysters 5 fresh Clam Chowder 5 light green, veggie, flavorful Deep Fried Catfish 4 juicy, tender, not too oily Mac & Cheese 3 String Beans 3 read more

The crawfish and oysters were really really fresh and tasty! I could have skipped the corn and potatoes as they were just nicely steamed without seasoning. The crawfish had the perfect amount of seasoning and were so good that I ordered (2)lbs to go. read more

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Literally the best seafood in Austin by far. The oysters were so good and reasonably priced. Highly recommend !!!! read more

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Quality seafood is a staple in the community. Some of the coldest beers on tap, friendly bar staff who seem to know everyone who pulls up to the bar. Crawfish is expensive here but where is it not in central Texas. One of the best deals is the snow crab clusters here. Wow they are good and nice portion size too. Fried okra, boudin balls, hush puppies and spaghetti Mac n cheese are my usual go to sides here. I love picking up seafood from the market too. They even make their own remoulade. Great work! read more

Been coming to this hidden gem for years. Prior to the pandemic, my friend and I would come once a week to get our $1 oyster fix in. They still offer the happy hour menu from 4pm - 6pm. This includes 35cent peel-and-eat shrimp (always so tasty!) and $2 Modelo or whatever beer of choice they have at the time. If you go to their website, they update their specials daily. They do still offer the $1 gulf oysters and $2 East Coast oysters! They have a nice variety as well. We recently got to try about 8 different types of oysters which was fun. We always sit at the bar when we come. The service is the same ladies who have been there for years. They definitely favor the regulars. Its a 'dive bar' style feel when it comes to the service. They do offer really fresh seafood to purchase to cook at home. They used to offer cooking classes and other cool things here unsure if they still do this or not, I didn't see anything on their wall when I last went. Plenty of parking which is always a bonus. We have eaten with groups at the tables too and can confirm their menu food is just as good as the bar food. read more

Quality Seafood Wholesale - 8 different east coast $2 oysters! - Seafood Near Me - Austin, Texas

We haven't even informed quite some time. Hours and days have changed. Open Wednesday thru Saturday. Our favorite dish is their whole lobster. Sadly by 4pm they were sold out. I was very disappointed. My dining partner got the fried cod and a side of potato salad. He said both were served at the appropriate temperature and were very good. I ended up with the Snow Crab Clusters. It was a generous serving at least five clusters with a carafe of butter. Next time I will eliminate that since I don't use it, and I hate to waste. I got a side of cornbread, which I believe ended up being jalapeño cornbread. It was very good. The crab was tasty but I find snow crab very frustrating because there's very little meat in it and you have to work very hard for it. We both enjoyed our meals . As an aside, they serve soft drinks tea as well as adult beverages. They have a full bar and it was packed. It's near IH 35 and off of Airport Boulevard. Happy hour is Monday through Saturday from 3 to 6 PM. read more

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Ordered 2 entree option. Fried Shrimp & Fried Oysters. Four small shrimp and thee large, undercooked oysters Shrimp were alright. Couldn't eat the oysters If I wanted raw, would have ordered them. Can't stand raw oysters!! P.S. 75 cents for using credit, Never informed of the charge. Man I miss Catfish Parlor. So much better..... read more

I've been going to Quality Seafood for about 20 years. I've never had a bad meal, bad service or a bad experience. I don't know how Quality Seafood doesn't have a five star rating. I think the problem isn't the quality of the food, or service...I think it's the quality of the people that give it less than 5 stars. You won't find a better seafood meal in Austin. read more

Best seafood in Austin I found so far! Good happy hour too! Bartenders are sweet and I love chatting with them, close-knit family vibes for sure! Been going for well over a decade. read more

This place is such a gem. Good quality oysters for reasonable price not just for happy hour can be a little tough in Austin so this place is seriously worth it because their oysters are so delicious. My sister and I have come for oysters on the half shell multiple times and never been disappointed. They also have great shrimp cocktail, this mussels and butter sauce with bread and other seafood dishes like fried shrimp or fish baskets. It's casual dining where you order at the counter and the staff has already been super friendly and knowledgeable. read more

Went here for the very first time tonight. And gonna be coming back. That's not easy for me to say because I live south of the river and it's a long ass drive to get here. Well to me at least. I had to get the oysters because I love oysters and these were so fresh and tasted so good. I asked for advice on which ones to get at the counter. The guy knew exactly what to recommend and the prices are some of the best in the city. And I'm talking about some at under a buck. This is old Austin. Don't expect frills or $15 cocktails. Expect good food and friendly people though. read more

Going to store from Georgetown to buy Seafood for Holidays for my best buds coming to town

Monday oyster deal is exceptional Fish are prepared well Great service with a lively ambiance read more

This local spot is definitely a hidden gem for any seafood lovers. $1 oysters from 4pm - 6 pm, great deal and fresh. We got the options between west or east coast oyster. There's plenty of seating and also a bar. You can also purchase other items to the home since it's also a store. The steam shrimps were small but definitely fresh. Gumbo had a nice flavor. They had a few different cooked oysters but the original Rockefeller oysters were definitely my favorite. We ordered at the counter and a sever brought us our food. Not a fancy place, just a local spot for quality seafood. read more

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Low key, great vibe and food was good. I had the Drum with hush puppies and mac n cheese and my wife had a salad with salmon. Salad was ok but fish on it was good and everything I had was good. Will be back. read more