Keepers Coastal Kitchen brings a coastal-inspired dining experience to South Austin with a relaxed…read moreneighborhood feel. The restaurant's "landlocked life, coastal state of mind" concept comes through in the menu, featuring seafood-forward dishes, creative cocktails, and Gulf-inspired flavors. I ordered a custom crafted Black Cherry Muddled Mezcal Margarita, which was a great balance of smoky mezcal, sweetness, and fresh flavors. It was a unique twist on a classic margarita and was the highlight of the meal. I started with the Roasted Carrots, served with whipped ricotta, watercress, date vinaigrette, and candied pecans. While the combination of flavors was interesting, the dish felt more like a salad than a true roasted carrot dish. The carrots were also a bit overcooked, and I would have preferred for the carrots themselves to be the main focus and shine as the highlight of the dish. For my entrée, I ordered the Cioppino and customized it by removing the clams and adding extra mussels. The dish featured mussels, white fish, shrimp, and chopped clams in a flavorful tomato broth served with grilled sourdough. The seafood was well prepared, however the broth was a bit too thick like a marinara consistency but had good rich and savory flavor. The restaurant was not very busy during my visit, which made for a relaxed dining experience. The atmosphere is casual yet polished, and it's a nice spot for anyone looking for coastal flavors without having to leave Austin.

I really wanted to love Keepers. As someone who loves…read moresupporting local restaurants -- especially Persian-owned businesses -- and lives in an area that desperately needs more great dining options, I was rooting for this place from the beginning. Unfortunately, over time, the food has been more disappointing than memorable. From the opening preview when the shrimp hot dog made its debut -- an ambitious choice, but not one that made me excited to come back -- to the overly salty crab fingers and other menu items that have felt like they were trying to be interesting rather than actually being delicious, it just hasn't come together. The biggest frustration is that the potential is clearly there. The location is great, the concept is unique, and Circle C needs more restaurants that people can't wait to return to. I'm still hoping they find their stride because I want local places like this to succeed.

I recently took a work trip to Austin, and I tried this place because it was near my hotel. I…read moredefinitely enjoyed it! We were seated promptly, served swiftly, and were given great service the whole night. The restaurant appeared on the smaller side, still had adequate tables, and the lighting was a little dim. Proved to be a perfect setting. I tried the Amberjack special. It was not on the menu, but it was fabulous! If I remember correctly, the fish was on top of a grit cake on pea puree. Or something like that ha! I just know it was fantastic, and I'm going by my very fuzzy memory! My table of work colleagues and I truly had a great meal. The food was all phenomenal and reasonably priced. The service was on point. Vibes were golden!

Came in a Sunday and they were pretty busy. They offer a Sunday brunch. Cute venue with plenty of…read moreseating. We were greeted right away by the host to seat us and then our server. However, once we received our food, there was no follow up until the check. We ordered the hash and the shrimp and grits. Everything was decent.

This is easily the best food I've had in Austin, which says a lot given that this city is known for…read moregreat cuisine! My friend and I went here based on local recommendations and we tried a few dishes - we cannot decide which one was our favorite! You can tell that they use high quality fish and seafood for their dishes, and they can make it as sweet or as spicy as you wish with different tasty sauces! The staff was very kind and hospitable, as well - they are very friendly, and they will gladly advise you if you are unsure what you would like to order. We truly felt welcomed here. We will definitely be regulars at El Marisquero - their food is worth every cent!

Great option in Austin for baja style tacos. The fish tacos are so huge. The batter is nice and…read morelight, and they give you a good amount of toppings with the fish. I'll be back for the tacos. I was less impressed by their aguachile. I got the aguachile verde with shrimp and scallop. The seafood didn't taste the freshest and had a very floppy texture. The shrimp in particular was flimsy rather than firm and plump. It could have been since I came later in the day for dinner rather than lunch. If you stop by, I recommend the baja tacos over the other items.

This is the best Pad Thai I've ever had. (Including Thailand) It is an unexpected hidden gem! All…read moreof the things my group ordered were delicious. The Tom Yum soup, the seafood fried rice and seafood salad were especially good. I feel compelled to add more to my review after reading several of the negative ones. Not sure if they've turned things around or they're under new management, but we had a lovely experience. It was lively but not too loud, our waitress was really sweet and the price was exceptionally reasonable considering how expensive things have gotten in Austin!

On paper, it should have been easy: seafood, oysters, and a place that sounds like it knows what…read moreit's doing. In reality, it was a masterclass in how to make a restaurant feel busy while somehow being empty. The wait times were absurd, especially considering there weren't people there, which made the whole experience feel less like dining out and more like being held hostage by a very slow clock. The seafood was not good. Not "not my favorite," not "a little off" -- just plain not good. The menu was also bizarre in a way that felt less creative and more like someone lost a bet and had to build a restaurant around the leftovers. And if you're looking for anything dairy-free or gluten-free, good luck. The options are basically "no" with a side of disappointment. It is not family friendly at all, with no options for children. This is more the kind of place where you start questioning your choices before the appetizers even arrive.

Bomb food delicious, wish the margarita was bigger. I ordered 2 pounds of shrimp w potatoes and…read morecorn and couldn't finish it

I've been craving crawfish since forever so we finally came for dinner on Friday night at around…read more6:30 pm. We were seated immediately, which never happens. Our server was Camilla. We ordered our usual: 2 lbs of crawfish with their whole shabang sauce mild, we included 3 potatoes, 7 sausages, and 1 corn to the bag, a side of rice, cajun fries, and a margarita. We finished at 7:10 pm, which is like the quickest boiling crab experience ever! Thoughts: -Sauce is not the authentic boiling crab sauce, it is way less seasoned and had an odd aftertaste. Ca and Dallas ones are 10000% much better.. tasting wise, but I've also never been to a boiling crab where they've messed up the sauce?? cuz cmon! the sauce is the best part!!! -Sausages are TINY compared to other boiling crab restaurants we've been to -I don't normally dip my crawfish in the lime/salt&pepper cuz you honestly don't really need it, but I dipped it in there for every single bite this time around.. hence, the sauce.... -Menus on napkin holder aka QR code -Gloves were the only solid thing here! We will not be frequenting this boiling crab location anymore. Waste of money! Overall, boiling crab is honestly like the best besides all the waiting, but if the sauce isn't good, then it's not worth it cuz you really are there for the sauce. Parking spots are limited near the restaurant, and people ought to park better cuz some people just can't park. Get there early to avoid that and to lessen your wait time. Servers were attentive and nice.

Excellent!! From…read morethe moment you walk in the door, you feel the vibe, it's cool, classy, and laid-back! The menu is full of incredible options, you're sure to find something that inspires your palate, and satisfies your belly!! Our server, Lila, is a beautiful person full of joy, and clearly loves what she does! We were there with friends, and enjoyed a beverage before ordering food; even the drink menu has something you probably haven't tried before! #GoForIt! The food is incredible, served hot and fresh. The flavors in every appetizer and entrée were pure perfection! I have never been a Salmon fan... but I LOVED their Salmon appetizer, and look forward to having it again! I don't remember what we all had, but EVERY dish was prepared to perfection and served with HEART!! It was our first time there, and we will definitely return. Thank you, Lila, for making our first visit memorable! If you're wondering if this place is worth a visit, don't think .. just go, and enjoy yourself; you'll be glad you did! I took several pics, but they were somehow deleted... bummer!

I'm actually kind of sad that I haven't tried this place out yet. It's been on my list for quite…read moresome time as I drive by every single weekend. finally decided to pop in and was able to grab a seat at the bar. The bar definitely had plenty of TVs, so if you're sports person. You could easily catch a game while here. One of the Table tents, notified guest of a happy hour for oysters, which I'm not an oyster fan, but hey to each their own. Had to try out the clam chowder and it was one of the best clam chowder I've had quite some time. You could easily taste the clams at a really nice consistency not too thin, not too thick and I didn't even have to add any salt to it. It was just really tasty. When the clam trotter was delivered, I happened to look at what other plates were on the serving tray ready to go out in one of them happen to be this phenomenal salmon dish. I asked the gentleman what it was and he said it was his favorite dish on the menu, so of course had to try it the salmon dish absolutely out of this world the glaze on it side. It came with it. Everything just fit really well together and y'all that plate was clean by the time it went back. This place is definitely on my shortlist as I really would like to try some of their other plates again that salmon and the clam chowder really made an impression and highly rate this place if you're looking for a good seafood place in Austin. The vibe of the restaurant was laid-back, but also very open, clean setting clean lines plenty of light and they even had really clean restrooms. The staff also was very pleasant and friendly with every one I interacted with.

We came to Crawfish ATX for dinner and were seated immediately. We ordered a 3-lb bag of crawfish…read moreand shrimp, which came with mushrooms, a potato, a corn, and a few bits of sausage. We added two eggs and an extra corn, but the sides and sausage felt pretty light for the size of the order. The seasoning was decent, though I've had better elsewhere. I also ordered a Hurricane, but it looked and tasted closer to a tequila sunrise. The atmosphere is casual, and the customer service was genuinely good. Overall, a fine spot for a seafood boil if you're in the area.

I don't usually leave reviews, but this experience was frustrating enough that I feel like I…read moreshould. We had to wait about 45 minutes to be seated, which we were fine with at first because we expected the food to be worth it. Unfortunately, it wasn't. Once we ordered, it took another 30 minutes for our food to come out -- and when it finally did, it was cold. There were multiple issues with the food itself. The shrimp were mushy and not properly cleaned, which was really off-putting. The king crab was very small for what you'd expect, and the eggs were undercooked. We ordered two potatoes and were served what looked like two halves instead of full portions. They also forgot to bring our rice altogether, and part of our order was incorrect. We also ordered eggrolls, and they honestly didn't taste like they had any meat in them at all -- mostly just filler. That was disappointing. The drinks were another letdown. I ordered a martini and it came out in a tall glass filled with ice, which is not how a martini is typically served. Another drink we ordered specifically because it included coconut cream came out without it. We mentioned it, but the drinks were never properly fixed. We only ordered that cocktail because of the coconut cream, so that was frustrating. The drinks also tasted watered down. Overall, between the long wait, cold food, missing items, and drinks that weren't made correctly, the experience just didn't match the price or expectations. I understand that restaurants can get busy, but the lack of attention to detail across so many parts of the meal made it hard to enjoy. I hope they work on consistency because the concept has potential, but this visit was disappointing.

Had been wanting to come here since good seafood and catfish is hard to find in Austin. Finally…read morecame in. It's like a step back in time. Being from Florida totally reminded me of a fishing shack off the river. Totally casual and laid back. Everyone smiling and having a great time! We were greeted immediately at the hostess stand and taken to our booth and right next to us was a piece of nostalgia that took us back to my kids childhood! Wow! Our waiter was the absolute best. Has been there for over 20 years and ate there as a kid! We started out with the fried green tomatoes. A HUGE basket. Perfectly cooked and a great ranch dip. It could have been shared between 6 people easily! Next came out our entrees I had the "small" which was still huge catfish platter with beans, hush puppies and very large, perfectly cooked onion rings! Everything was so fresh and just wonderful. Tasted of pure home cooking! Son had the fish and shrimp platter. Again, the amount of food for the piece is just beyond words. Just a wonderful experience! We already told them we will be back. If you go - check out all of the photos near the bathroom area or all the fishing photos. Was a lot of fun!

Where have we been all this time?!…read more My husband and I had a late lunch at Cherry Creek Catfish after church on Sunday, and although this place has apparently been around forever, this was our first visit. We started with the corn nugget appetizer--sweet corn and cream corn, breaded and fried to a crispy golden brown and served with ranch. They were sweet, crispy, and very yummy. My husband ordered the catfish dinner with onion rings, beans, and coleslaw. I had the catfish and shrimp dinner. The catfish and shrimp were both fried beautifully--crispy on the outside, flavorful, seasoned well, and most importantly, NOT greasy. That alone will bring me back. The coleslaw deserves its own little shout-out because it was so, so good, and the beans were right there with it. My husband enjoyed his onion rings too. Now the hush puppies? They weren't for me. My husband said they were okay, but I would personally skip those next time and double down on one of the other sides. One of my favorite things about the meal was discovering the next day that my leftovers reheated beautifully. When fried catfish and shrimp can survive the refrigerator, get warmed back up, and still have some bite and flavor to them, somebody in that kitchen knows what they're doing! Everything was very, very yummy, and we thoroughly enjoyed our lunch. If you've never been--or, like us, somehow managed to miss this longtime spot--I definitely recommend stopping in for lunch or dinner.

I ordered delivery on Saturday night with no expectations. I'd never heard of Beaux Seafood but…read morethought I'd give it a shot. Oh. My. Gosh. The food was delicious! Crab cakes were still hot and tasted good by themselves. But with the lemon and sauce, a whole other level! The shrimp pontchartrain was perfect and buttery and the shrimp po boy was delish. I can't wait to try more from their menu.

The fish was crispy with nice batter. Sides were a nice compliment. Crab cakes were great as well…read more The dipping sauces that came with it made it more flavorful. It is a tad bit on the greasier side, but over does hit the seafood craving. Ambiance was in a food truck park which is great if you're coming with friends as there is variety with the other trucks. I did do take out as it was very hot today.

We celebrated our 21st wedding anniversary at Truluck's on September 17th, and the entire evening…read morewas absolutely amazing. Truluck's has always been one of our favorite places, and once again, they made the night feel incredibly special. My wife had the miso sea bass and oysters, while I had the chef's special surf and turf with an added tiger prawn shrimp. Everything was prepared perfectly and tasted outstanding. The service was just as impressive as the food. Isaac, who took care of us in the bar area, was amazing, and Bradley, our server at the table, was absolutely perfect. His recommendations were spot-on, and his attentiveness throughout the evening made the experience even better. We never felt rushed, and every detail was handled beautifully. They truly rolled out the red carpet for our anniversary. We put our phones on Do Not Disturb, talked, laughed, reminisced about the past 21 years, and simply enjoyed being together. It was one of those nights that reminds you just how blessed you are. Thank you to the entire Truluck's team, especially Isaac and Bradley, for helping make our 21st anniversary dinner so memorable. Outstanding food, exceptional service, and an unforgettable evening. We will definitely be back.

My cousin is in town with her sister-in-law & daughter…read more They selected Truluck's for dinner. I was a little apprehensive for a couple of reasons: 1-I don't eat seafood. 2-I'm often leery of corporate/chain-style places. *Yes, I go to them but often times not good experiences. Let me tell you something, my concerns vanished almost as soon as we walked in. My cousin made reservations and we were sat immediately. They were pretty busy however, we had such a lovely time that we shut the place down. We were there for almost four hours! It's easy to get lost in conversation with a good glass of wine (or a bottle + several glasses after that lol), good company, food, and a place with great ambiance. The ambiance was spot on. The decor and lighting are exquisite. I can see why so many people choose Truluck's for a special occasion or date night. It's upscale & magical. Truly a premium dinner destination. Service was incredible. Talk about premium...we were treated like royalty. Curtis went above and beyond for us. Such a nice & sweet guy. Even at the end of the evening when we shut the place down, the manager took pics of us on our behalf and chatted with us as well. He didn't make us feel rushed or that we weren't wanted there any longer. Food: We had sides for the table that included asparagus, truffle fries, Lyonnaise potatoes, and Parker House-style rolls. All delicious. I had the tomato salad (minus dressing) with black pepper & it was perfect as a summer main. It paired wonderfully with the asparagus & bread. My cousin had the filet mignon cooked at medium. I had a couple of bites and that was one delicious steak. Her daughter had the Ora King Salmon and she absolutely loved it. She said it was tender, juicy, and full of flavor. My boyfriend and my cousin's sister-in-law had the lobster bisque and they were in heaven. They couldn't stop talking about how good it was. Must have been because it had a strong lobster smell (remember, I don't do seafood). My boyfriend loves a good wedge salad so he had one with his soup. He was definitely jiving on its goodness. The sister-in-law had the jumbo lump crab cake and raved about the texture and flavor. As I mentioned earlier, the wine was flowing. However, I opted for still water with orange & lemon slices. We all had still with either citrus or cucumber slices. My boyfriend and I kind of shared a mini-Manhattan. By kind of I mean I had three sips. That was a proper Manhattan. Cheers to the incredible mixologists on staff. We rounded the evening out with two desserts for the table, Baked Alaska (see vids) & Key Lime Pie. Holy sugar were they good! I was pleasantly surprised by this experience and look forward to going back again. It's nice to be able to spend time with family in such a luxurious setting. Impeccable all around.