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.

Cypress Grill hits the sweet spot when you're craving Cajun-style comfort with a friendly…read moreneighborhood vibe. The crawfish étouffée stands out with bold flavor, and their po' boys, gumbo, and other Louisiana-inspired dishes deliver without being over-the-top. The staff are welcoming, service is consistently good, and the atmosphere feels relaxed but polished. There are times when it's packed or the patio gets warm, but overall it's a solid spot for date night or a comforting dinner out

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 place was absolutely delicious! Generous quantities of seafood on our Aguachile and Ceviche…read moreorders on tostada. Healthy, fresh, and so so good. I tried Aguachile with roja sauce and it was just the right amount of spiciness for me. My husband likes the ceviche more. I want to go back and order more! It's a taco truck with plenty of parking and seating. Good for large groups too!

One of my favorite spots from our whole week in Austin…read more El Marisquero and another food truck share a parking lot that used to belong to an A-1 Hardware Store. Parking is down a one lane dead end alley. I could see this being an issue if it was busy, but we were one of two cars parked there for lunch. We parked and walked to the taco truck. The cashier only spoke Spanish, but we were able to figure out how to order. We paid and left our name so they could call us when our food was ready. The food: Ceviche de Pescado Tostada - I wouldn't change a single thing about this. Fresh fish, bright and citrusy, crunchy tostada, a few sliced avocado. Amazing. Aguachile Camaron y Pulpo (Rojo - medium heat) Tostada - my wife preferred this one. I liked it but I thought the heat kind of was a distraction from the fresh seafood. We had a late Tuesday lunch and there were only two other people there. Hope business picks up since this place is awesome and very reasonably priced. Parking seems like it would be an issue at some point, but I am willing to brave it for this food.

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.

Another visit to Austin and an other big YUP for Salt Trader!…read moreTwo dozen oysters in my belly and even found room for the sautéed scallops. Perfection! Service was spot on. We had a long catch up dinner with some dear friends, and our waitress was very patient and attentive. I noticed there were not gulf oysters. I can't remember if there were last time. That was a bit surprising. That said, those that they had were fantastic. Mostly East Coast--I had a combination of them all! Highest recommendation ‍

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!

First time at new location. Used to be The Crawfish Shack. I was in the area and I was…read morehungry.Stopped in. Good environment. I was sat at a bar height table. Directly in front of me was a table of youngins that ordered Crawfish. I watched them struggle. From the hot to not knowing how to eat the Crawfish. I asked my server Angel, to teach them how to do the Crawfish thing. Instead he sent the owner/manager out. "D". I saw him sit and show them how to properly do the thing. Good on you sir. Work on the blackened catfish though. Was a bit dry. I will be back.​

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.

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.

If you see this place open, don't skip on it! The food is freaking amazing! It's a blue food truck…read moreoutside of the Beer Geek gas station. Man the flavors and the portions are outstanding! Honestly I don't know if there's any place in the area that can really compete. HIGHLY Recommend: The fish and chips or a shrimp po' boy. Lightly battered and crunchy, never overcooked or over-battered. I definitely feel I'm getting my money's worth every time!

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.

Beautiful, romantic restaurant perfect for special occasions!…read more Great service, great ambiance, I have mixed feeling about the food. The best dish we had was the lobster bisque. This was absolutely delicious! So creamy, flavorful. The next favorite dish was the Creme brulee: it was just perfect and well made. Our main entrees were ok, I can't say that they really stood out. We had the steak and the full size sea bass. They were good, but not wow for the price. Overall, we enjoyed the "whole package" of this experience.