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

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

Deli Rating: 3.8/5 [take out]…read more It was around 8 PM and we were just browsing the deli section when we noticed they were making combo bowls and placing them on the $6.99 shelf. We picked one up with pork ribs, roasted pork belly, bok choy, and white rice. It felt like a great deal, and since we hadn't tried the food here before, we figured why not. If you want to choose your meats, you can order directly at the counter. My husband got the 2 BBQ meat combo ($12.99) with roasted pork belly and honey BBQ pork. It came with bok choy and fried rice. The rice was pretty dry, but the meats were all equally good. The roasted pork belly is much better if you air-fry it and dip it in the sauce. The food is definitely on the unhealthy side, so my stomach wasn't too happy afterward, but nothing major. Overall, I still think this is a solid option if you're pressed for time.

My go-to Asian markets are usually MT market or H-mart ...however I was specifically looking to buy…read moreDungeness crab on NYE and I had a feeling 99 Ranch would be the best place to get them and I'm sooo glad I did at $10.99 /lb! The husband and I definitely rang in the New Year with some great seafood! Also inside 99 ranch is BF Bakery where they have a great deal of any 2 pastries and drink for $6.49 which is a steal! I got their ham & cheese pastries and a hot Taro latte which made a great snack on the way back home.

Tim's Oriental Store is one of the best places in San Antonio to shop for Asian groceries and…read morespecialty items. They have a huge variety of Asian products, and the fresh fruits and vegetables always look crisp, supple, and fresh. Their noodle selection is amazing, and I love finding rare and hard-to-find items every time I visit. They carry just about every Asian spice and seasoning you can think of, along with so many delicious snacks and treats. The frozen food section is also excellent with tons of variety and great options to choose from. We especially love their selection of teas and coffees. There is plenty of parking. Staff was kind & professional. Overall, it's a wonderful store with a great selection, quality products, and something new to discover every visit. Highly recommend shopping here!

Great selections of Asian food! Staff are really helpful…read more If I can't find the food item in the closer Asian stores, I will highly consider checking out this place in the future. Although it would be a bit of a drive for me, of about 40 minutes without traffic.

In route home, I decided to stop in an Indian market looking for natural ginger. To my surprise,…read morethe market was closed. A meat market had their "Now Open" sign up thus I decided to pop in. One of my friends has been on the hunt for goat meat, which they had. initially, I decided to get pricing for her. I tried communicating in English but was unsuccessful to get my point across. The workers at the store spoke no English. I've tried showing my language translator but was unsuccessful. Fanous meats has a good selection meats. I need to get back into Duo Lingo to brush up on my languages. I will be ready next time. I have never been in an meat market that has so many exotic meats. Unique environment...

Great meat, nice and helpful, amazing meats and large choice of really tasty cuts and amazing…read morebutchers

LOVE Stuffed Especially on Wednesdays! That's Jambalaya…read moreDay and it is soooo GOOD Got it to go and they had it all ready when I arrived.

Had gone to check out Interstellar bbq on Friday at about 130 but they had run of just about…read moreeverything. Fortunately for us, we looked across the street and saw this spot which turned out to be a gem. It's a cajun meat market that doubles as a cajun kitchen. They offer simple, no frills dishes that are pretty tasty and true to Louisiana cuisine. There's limited seating and while there's a steady number of folks coming in, didnt see anyone not grt a table so the flow is pretty steady for geoups of 4 or less. If you're bringing a group larger than 4, you may have a hard time seating everyones. We had the shrimp po boy and the roast beef boy. The french bread on both was amazing: warm and soft on the inside and crunchy on the outside. Both were loaded pretty generously and came with lettuce, tomato pickles and mayo. The side we chose were fries which were pretty spectacular: thinly cut and well seasoned. The only sad part is that it's way north for us. We'd probably be there more often if ot were closer.

One of my favorite groceries stores! So thankful to have right in our backyard in Horseshoe Bay…read more They always have everything I need and all the employees are beyond kind and helpful! Also, great parking and always stocked with Diet Coke!!

Come for the burgers!! The folks who work here are some of the kindest people you'll cross paths…read morewith throughout your day! You can take your prepared food to go or you can actually dine in - they have tables for patrons to enjoy their meal at.

Love me some Groomers! When you walk in, you are greeted with the sweet smell of salt water, not…read morethe nasty decaying smell of old fish....a testament to the freshness of all their products. Love to get the miscuts for an easy weeknight meal! Great way to try a different fish without fear of the unknown! I snatched up some cod and halibut yesterday, along with the housemade Spicy Cajun balls....yum! Grilled the halibut on a griddle top with butter, lemon and garlic...chef's kiss! Tomorrow, cod fish and chips! The Cajun balls hit the spot and could be a meal in itself. Fast, knowledge service...all packed up with ice in a sealed box. Thanks Groomers!

SERVICE: counter style, attentive, relaxed AMBIANCE: clean…read moreand open FLAVORS: They didn't have sushi grade fish when I was there... sad But still got some great products like Cioppini base PRICE: appropriate for such good quality seafood! BONUS TIP: parking is private lot

This is probably the worst place to be getting your food from. I took a tour here, and was…read moreabsolutely disgusted at what I saw. The entire place reeked of rotting fish, including the front office area. I had to hold back gagging the entire time... there was also not only rat/mouse droppings EVERYWHERE, there were dead mice all over the place and cockroaches in every nook and cranny. I will never eat at another restaurant supplied by Minamoto, nor step foot in that disgusting place ever again. I suggest you do the same

These guys are fast and reliable. Ordered some red snapper from them and it was so damn fresh it…read morewas almost like it came straight from the ocean. Will order more seafood from them in the future.

I tried out this seaweed because I heard from the grower that he was getting going on it. So, I…read moreimpulsively decided to visit him at the Market one Saturday morning. And I had no idea just how "getting going on it" my friend was. He was having a good time out there, chatting with folks about his aquatic product. I purchased a couple combo packs and vamoosed forthwith. The first time I tried the weed, I didn't rinse it, and I just snacked on it. It tasted a bit too salty, but that was also kind of interesting because it reminded me of being at the beach! Later on, I found out he was selling via Wheatsville, so I purchased a package from there. What I like about the way he packages his stuff is this: 1) there is plenty of veggie goodness in there; I snack on it by myself and by itself, and it's a very filling salad; you may want to use it as two or three portions for a more varied salad or soup 2) the packaging is made of bio-plastic, so there's no question of how to dispose of it; no matter what, it's just going to break down out there in a not-so-bad way My later snackings on the seaweed have been improved in my opinion because I've started lightly rinsing the product before tasting. With just a hint of saltiness, you can really appreciate the texture and inherent flavor of the plant. YUM!

A friend of mine really likes miso soup and sea weed salad, so I decided to adventure out and find…read moresome seaweed. Did you know they (Austin Sea Veggies) sells this stuff in stores? I know Daily Juice has them, and I heard Wheatsville too. Honestly, the guy who sells this stuff is a genius. Like a modern day Renaissance man, this guy does it all. C'mon, he's like a mad scientist farming at his small headquarters (which I hope he calls his lair) and bringing it fresh to all of us. Almost like a sea weed Jesus. If you read his blog/website (http://austinseaveggies.com/) he sounds like a cool dude. Maybe one day we'll cross paths, party and talk about science. Who knows? Its possible.

This a huge HEB plus store, usually always stocked with fresh fruits, vegetables, milk etc…read more You can find not only groceries but cosmetics and most household essentials at this location. The parking lot is massive. The only complaint I have is that they sometimes advertise misleading prices on banners but the item price something different when scanned at checkout. And if you don't notice it during scan, you have to go through a time consuming return process or keep the overpriced item

There are H-E-Bs everywhere, but this one feels like my home store and it has a special place in my…read moreheart. I love grabbing fresh tortillas every time I'm here--they're always warm and so good. The layout is easy to navigate and the parking lot has access points on all sides, which makes getting in and out super convenient. It might just be a grocery store, but it's one I actually enjoy shopping at. Always reliable, always stocked, and always feels like part of the neighborhood.