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4.5 (279 reviews)

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Jeff B.

A nice place to stop in to have some seafood prepared Mexican style. Simar has more to offer than just seafood, but their main focus is seafood. I ordered the "Spring Salad" with no protein and asked for vinegar and oil on the side. It was fresh with lots of avacado and a nice flavor. For my main entree I ordered the "Chili Relleno". It is a large chili pepper that was filled with cheese and shrimp. This was made with perfection. You could taste the shrimp with every bite. You get two sides and I chose the black beans and veggies. I really liked the veggies they really complimented the Chili Relleno. The black beans were very good too. I didn't really like their complementary chips. The salsa was good but the chips were average. I sat at the bar since I was dining alone. My servers Dave and Lee were terrific. They pampered me sharing stories and adding to my dining experience! The astetics is sat up like a seafood house with lots of tables. The lighting was good, not too dark but still plenty of light. The main thing was everything seemed clean. Thank you Simar and especially Dave and Lee for making for a great Friday evening.

Grilled snapper
Andrew C.

This Mexican seafood restaurant is located in the Arborteum and slightly tucked away. It's a large restaurant with lots of seating and a kid's play area too. There is plenty of space for large parties as well. Service is helpful and friendly and the food came out quickly for us (the portions are pretty solid). We started with chips and salsa and a shrimp ceviche that really had a good tang (it is a good amount that could be shared by 4). From there we had a few hefty dishes: Grilled red snapper - just a half and not a whole! It came with some fried plantains and your pick of a side and salsa Grilled pulpo - a large order of octopus with choice of two sides Tacos De Res - three tacos dressed with two sides of your choice. The sweet potato, regular fries and grilled seasonal veggies were good sides and we enjoyed the entrees too. Would note that everything is prepared with a healthy dose of garlic.

Sunny C.

Nice Mexican seafood that carries Modelo Negra on tap in the summer! All the food was pretty good. Although felt kind of small portioned for the price. The soup in the volcanic bowl had a really good tomato based broth. Outside the mussels and shrimp, the other shellfish were kind of small. Like the clams and scallops. Service was good, large and nice interior with a lot of seats available. I would like to come back and try the fish or octopus.

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Priscilla F.

Trying to beat the heat I stopped in for happy hour on a Friday. The atmosphere takes you away from the Austin traffic and Texas heat. Suddenly it feels like you're in a beach town in Mexico, from the tropical margarita flavors to the fresh cucumber ceviche they bring out with chips. To top it off there is a cup of fish consume to drink out of an espresso cup. It is truly charming, the only thing missing is a beach. Next time I am returning with an appetite to try the ceviche tropical. The coconut margarita is fantastic, I would love to be sipping that out of a coconut someday.

Tres Amigos
Peggy B.

Seafood Mexican style needs to be done well. Simar nailed it. The guac and shrimp appetizer was fantastic. Don't know if the jalapeños they came with were supposed to be hot or not. Those with our serving were nearly sweet but was a great taste combination. The server brought out an espresso cup size of seafood broth - delicious. The chips and salsa are full size corn tortillas with 2 types of salsa. For mains we had the Tres Amigos and the Shrimp Tacos. It was easy to feel transported to a beach in Mexico they were so good. The flavors are perfect. Bright and colorful. Open, bright and airy with good music that's not too loud. We will come back for the unlimited buffet! For dessert we elected to try the flan and the Tres Leche. The flan was a bit thick and doughy but tasty. The Tres Leche was very good perfectly made.

Elissa P.

Wow! Walked into this stand alone restaurant at 5:30 to hit Happy Hour. I was the only person there! Why??? Great menu, easy to access location, clean, spacious, and GREAT service. Just because it was just me for awhile anyway, I was treated like a long standing regular. Very welcoming. My friend showed up and we were treated to small cup of warm shrimp veloute. Delicious!! Hot chili sauce dip, cucumber pico de gallo and salsa followed with warm crunchy tortillas for dipping. We had ordered drinks and they were so delicious we ordered the same again! Mexican Martini and a Tamarind Smoky Old Fashioned ...I asked for it shaken and up....Mmm Dinner was fresh, delicious, pretty and well prepared. This is a sleeper that people need to get on board and check out!!

Mercedes D.

We stopped by Simar Seafood Cocina right at 5:30 on a Wednesday to catch the tail end of happy hour, and overall had a great experience; though it has been one of our more expensive date nights. From the happy hour menu, we ordered one chicken taco and one asada taco. Both were fantastic! great flavors, perfectly cooked, but it's worth noting it was literally just one taco each. Definitely more of a snack than a meal. We also got six oysters at $2 each, which were solid but didn't quite have the briny freshness you get from Whole Foods' oyster bar. Still, tasty and well presented. The mahi-mahi ceviche was a highlight. Super generous with the fish and the veggie-to-fish ratio was spot on. You're definitely getting a hearty portion there. The calamari appetizer was good, not mind-blowing, but it did its job and worked well as a shareable plate to start with. We grabbed a beer from the happy hour list and a mixed drink from the regular menu. All said and done, the bill came to around $75. That felt a little steep given that half our order was off the happy hour menu, which is why I'm knocking off a star. That said, the service was excellent, it was attentive, friendly, and made us feel welcome. All in all, Simar has a cool vibe, solid seafood, and is worth revisiting for happy hour, just maybe don't expect a budget night out. I also think that when we come back, I would like to try some of the other items on the menu as I've noticed that a lot of the five star reviews were about the foods that we did not order.

Maram M.

Not sure what to say about this place it would have much more potential, the sea food was not that great, we ordered the civeche 2 kinds and to be honest it was not fresh at all. The ambiance was nice and fresh, the service was meh, margaritas was good!

Ceviche Azteca
Rachel O.

The decor was so pretty and spacious! We went on a Sunday morning and it wasn't busy at all. They also have a kid play area near the outdoor dining. There was only one waitress, but she was really helpful and attentive. She was really knowledgeable about the menu items and answered all our questions. The food did not disappoint. The chips and salsa was so good. We even asked for extra salsa. The little cup of Caldo Simar was also good. It was just a broth. For the starter we order the shrimp ceviche called Ceviche Azteca. It was very spicy even with the side of fried tortillas and crackers. Ceviche Azteca ($18) includes: shrimp, lime, soy sauce, sesame seeds, pico de gallo, and cucumber We also ordered the Tacos Nayarit ($17). This included three fried or grilled tilapia fish tacos with cheese, topped with pickles onions, carrots, and red cabbage. It also comes with a scoop of rice and beans. The food was delicious and fresh.

Staff bringing out this amazing seafood display of some of their menu items. It reminded me of a luau but Mexican style.
Lexi M.

This is an amazing restaurant with welcoming staff and awesome menu. I can hear for a Yelp event and was fortunate to sample some of their seafood and other food and drinks. It's very spacious and tastefully designed. The staff is quick and friendly and everything I sampled was delicious. I was greeted by a margarita and was able to also sample a few other drinks from the bar. The ceviche was tasty as well as the oysters. The tacos were yummy as well as the shrimp and red snapper. The tres leches looked amazing but quickly ran out by the time I got through the line. I did sample the flan which was tasty and the yogurt which is something I'd have for breakfast but it was very good. It's located in a huge shopping center. So finding it was a challenge but it does stand alone near the access road. I just needed to wind my way to the back of the center as I wasn't coming up from that access road. There is a driveway you can enter if you're in the far right lane and know it's there. This is a great place for a party or to bring the family or come for a date. It's really a fabulous place.

Bird S.

Good Spot to eat. The Salmon was very fresh and my daughter said her chicken quesadilla was delicious and favorite of all time.

Rozele L.

I was extremely excited to attend this event. Thanks to Tomas and the staff y'all did a wonderful job and those QR codes with our pictures was the icing on the cake. I must admit as much as I drive on 183, I have never noticed this place. We'll I'm glad I do now, I have never had the appetizers we were served and I must say everything was delicious the fish Tacos are to die for I loved the engagement among everyone the staff were amazing I will be back this place is a diamond in the cut . Tomas thanks again, you & your staff are appreciated

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Tanya S.

This place is a kind donor to the Austin Rodeo!! I attended the annual Christmas Party and fundraiser a couple of weeks ago and was so impressed with the variety of the menu, I took pictures! I am glad I did so I can include in this post and you can see for yourself!!!

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