I tried this spot for lunch and it was amazing. The dining room was surprisingly empty. Word must not be out on how good the food is. And the service was also amazing! I had the shrimp hugar and it was AMAZING! So tender and such great flavors. read more

Simar - Shrimp Hugar! - Seafood Near Me - Austin, Texas

Okay, I just cannot recommend this restaurant more. The seafood is delicious!! We love the fried plantain's, the shrimp cocktail and the coconut shrimp. Once again, all were a hit with our family. The waitstaff are friendly and very hospitable. I'd really hate to see this place close down!! read more

Simar - Coctel Simar Pay de Platano - Seafood Near Me - Austin, Texas

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Highly recommend! The food is delicious and the portions are great. They also have a good happy hour for drinks and apps! read more

Simar - Seafood Near Me - Austin, Texas

One of my favorite foods in life is Mexican seafood "mariscos". So I'm very peculiar about my Mariscos. I was pleased to find this restaurant because I have not heard much about it. It's not what you would consider a popular go to place in Austin. I highly recommend their aguachiles, especially the "Perla Negra". Our server Jacob made our birthday celebration even more special. Will definitely be going back. Great place and delicious Mariscos read more

We have never been here before but instantly felt we made the right choice trying a new restaurant! From the cleanliness, atmosphere, pride in presentation through the fresh menu and drinks to the hospitable staff, we will be back to treat ourselves again! We loved that Chef Flores came out to introduce himself to just top the cherry on the sundae! As you can see our son took to him immediately!!! (again with pride in presentation through the strawberries he brought out for him through the kindness of his heart.) We cannot wait to come back for repeat business. Thank you everyone for making such an impactful impression, this mom and dad who rarely get out had a fantastic time with our little one. read more

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Oh my goodness!!! Everything was exceptional from start to finish. Greeted graciously with friendly smiles at the entrance, and the vibe definitely passed the bar. Great suggestions on food & pomegranate Paloma. Everything was so fresh, and the plates were well portioned and decorated too! My wife and I will definitely be back, with everyone we know! Make sure to ask for Isabella! read more

Simar - Banana cheesecake - Seafood Near Me - Austin, Texas

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Food was cold, and the service and atmosphere needed attention. Loud and smelled like bleach water.

Yummy food and the best service! You can definitely tell they are happy working there. Went on a Thursday and it was karaoke which was definitely entertaining. You need to order the cocktail and chile relleno with shrimp! read more

Wow, we had high expectations coming in here due to the high praise here on Yelp, but Simar still managed to surpass our expectations. My wife and I love to enjoy Mexican Coastal food when in Mexico, but until now have never really seen it here in Austin. We saw pictures of the Octopus/"Pulpo" here on Yelp and were sold/decided to try it. Here is what we had: - Complimentary Tostadas/Salsas: Delicious -- salsas were refreshing and a perfect way to start the meal. - Primavera Ceviche: 5 stars -- refreshing with a lot of lime and bursting with flavor from the ingredient quality instead of Salt/Sugar. - Pulpo: Star of the show. We've had many preparations of Octopus over the years, and this is the best. Seasoned mildly and cooked to perfection -- the vegetables, mini quesadilla, and rice/salad served alongside were perfect compliments and balanced/used high quality ingredients as well. - Tiramisu: Tried this as they were out of the Flan -- HUGE slice that would be plenty for 3 or 4, beautifully presented, and much lighter than most Tiramisu I've tried (almost like a mousse). I was stuffed/argued against dessert (I lost) until I took a bite -- and promptly ended up eating half. Left stuffed without feeling gross. Service was great, Restaurant is beautiful, price is reasonable for what you get. Seriously, try this place -- you won't regret it. read more

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Really enjoyed Simar. Huge variety of food makes it hard to decide what to eat. The paella was awesome. Went back within the week and had the Mahi Mahi. It was accompanied by a nice medley of vegetables. Very good as well. Service was great the first time. Okay the second time. read more

This place was AMAZING! Good food & great service. I can tell this restaurant is definitely gonna be successful. read more

Simar - Banana cheesecake - Seafood Near Me - Austin, Texas

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Ordered the fried coconut shrimp after a long day without food. Shrimp were burned and soggy. Everything was bland. No hint of salt, pepper, or any seasoning. I can't believe they brought this dish out of the kitchen. Also, no happy hour drink specials. Ceviche was watery. Decor was nice. read more

Simar - Fried coconut shrimp - Seafood Near Me - Austin, Texas

Simar is an attractive seafood restaurant, but the prices are exceedingly high for the proportion of actual seafood in its entrées. The staff is welcoming, yet the entire experience falls short because of the cost of the food and drinks. I doubt they will be in business much longer, now that the "newness" has worn off and the prices remain unreasonable. A couple visits was enough for me. Nothing new to experience. I will go elsewhere for better prices. read more

As another reviewer mentioned, there is definitely an off putting smell as you enter the restaurant. We were there early so there were not a lot of people. It is also oddly bright. The lights were dimmed later which helped. We started off with a pulpo ceviche. It was very heavy on cucumber and served with nothing additional. There were packages of saltines and several fried, whole corn tortillas that are brought out when you arrive. The fried tortillas were plain and were fine with it. The waitstaff had taken one of our menus when the ceviche came out. No problem since menus are online anyway. I ordered the swordfish al tajin and my husband asked for a recommendation. The huachinango Veracruz was whole heartedly recommended and that is what he ordered. The food was good...not great but good. The Veracruz is a whole fish and was very crispy. Like with very little delicate fish to enjoy but still good. Our huge problem came when the bill arrived. The Veracruz was $47 dollars!!!! So many problems with this I can't even list them all but suffice it to say that the dish on the online menu is $25 but is listed as "Market Price" on the menu in the restaurant. There is also an added service charge. Sorry that I don't know what it is for. We didn't ask since we will never be returning. read more

Simar - Fish menu online - Seafood Near Me - Austin, Texas

My wife and I visited for the first time for Sunday lunch today. I had the Cameron Trenzado and she had the Cameron Guajillo. Large portions of shrimp in both dishes, which were delicious, with exceptional presentations. We plan to return again, and highly recommend this restaurant. Great service from David! read more

So I tried this place again and it was a completely different experience. I had some amazing fish soup that they offer in a small sample with the tortillas and salsa. Simply delicious. I ordered a cup of the soup and the flounder and shrimp in a banana leaf. The whole meal was amazing. It looks like the menu is greatly expanded so I look forward to trying many more meals here! read more

Great place! We went to go hear the happy hour mariachi band who were great. Food was very tasty and well presented. A lot of interesting items on the menu that I haven't seen other places. Margaritas were delicious and strong. Service good. Interior decor was simple but nice and comfortable, think "California coastal". We'll be back! read more

Simar - Bacon-wrapped shrimp and jalapeño tacos - Seafood Near Me - Austin, Texas

Excellent service we were there tonight to celebrate my husband's birthday they were nice enough to bring a special dessert , every dish was great we loved the paella and camarón tropical! read more

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The service is second to none! Every staff member was amazing, attentive and so welcoming and made me and my mother feel like VIP. The restaurant is gorgeous and the decor is beautiful and welcoming with a great ambiance. Finally, the food was top notch. It was delicious with authentic and fresh Mexican coastal flavor. I cannot say enough great things about this amazing spot. I'm just sad I don't live here because this would definitely be my new hang out spot! I came back a second time and yup it's amazing! Had alcoholic drinks and they're awesome too! read more

We were utterly amazed by our experience today. The Executive Chef Pedro is clearly talented and personally stopped by every table several times to make sure that everything was to our standards, which they undeniably were. The seafood was fresh and well prepared. The red snapper was moist and well seasoned, and even though I've always been hesitant about eating octopus, theirs is perfectly cooked, tender and delicious. The entire staff is welcoming, knowledgeable and, most importantly, passionate about the restaurant. I truly hope that they receive the recognition that they deserve. Special thanks to Isabella and Luis for the amazing service, and to Pedro for his culinary skills. read more

Went for lunch and got a pretty tasty (if slightly expensive) meal. The restaurant interior is bright and colorful. Good place for either a date or a business lunch. The menu had some good looking options. The ceviche I ordered was on point. My seared tuna sandwich was perfectly cooked. Only minor criticisms--I got raw red onion, and not pickled onion as the menu advertised. The french fries were also very forgettable, and probably needed another 60 seconds in the fryer. My companion got the "Burrito Vallarta" which he also liked--though this was more of a sandwich wrap than an actual burrito. Service was good. Restaurant is worth visiting. read more

This place is a gem. We walked in with no reservation on a Friday night and were greeted with smiles from friendly staff and immediately seated. When our server Rita came over to take our order, the executive chef Pedro also came to our table to greet us and give us his personal recommendations. We went with the chicharon marino (fried calamari and onion rings), tropical ceviche, filete baja (flounder and shrimp), and cheesecake. Everything was wonderful. Paired with the warm atmosphere and live music, it was a great date night. We will be coming back! read more

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To start, the atmosphere inside is so nice and the service is great! Everyone is so kind and welcoming. But the best part is the amazing food! I got the whole tilapia, which is out of my comfort zone, but it was absolutely delicious. I'll be back and highly recommend! read more

Simar - Whole seasoned fried tilapia with yellow rice and black beans - Seafood Near Me - Austin, Texas

Excellent food- terrific service. The server remembers your name from the last time you were there- ambience feels like a fish market restaurant- convenient and cool. Makes me feel easy to please. read more

Was jazzed to find a highly rated Mexican restaurant near our hotel. Decent, friendly service. Cold tasty beers. The good news stops there. Colleague had the fried fish tacos, greasy and tasteless. I had the steak. Ordered medium rare, came out medium to medium well. The beans and rice were like warm, borderline cold. Not sure who has been leaving reviews for a 4.5 rating but I've had better grub at Taco Bell. read more

My mahi mahi was so delicious. The coconut shrimp was amazing as well! My picky eaters enjoyed the kids grilled fish. The frozen margarita was strong with some good flavor. You owe it to yourself to try out this gem. read more

Really impressed by food, appetizers, atmosphere, music, service and the chef Pedro was just great. Definitely worth trying this new place. read more

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++ taste: fried calamari appetizer was different (served w/ fresh red onion and jalapeno), which I very much enjoyed. the shrimp cocktail was a bit more like a ceviche than a traditional thick cocktail sauce. again, different but very good. -- expensive: like *very*, especially for being in a strip mall. if it was on a cliff overlooking the mediterranean sea, i could understand. when i saw they charged $5 for a Jarritos bottled soda, the rest fell in line. -- extra fee: mysterious charge stuck in after tax on the bill labeled "cc ...", which the waiter informed me was for paying with a credit card (apparently taken off if paying cash). build that shit into your menu prices- dont nickel & dime people... especially at these prices. very annoying. + service: waiter was attentive, friendly, and professional. i'm guessing he has been a waiter for awhile, and would have no problem even when/if it got busy. + atmosphere: decor was unique. bright, very clean and new feeling. - comfort: chairs / booths werent very ergonomic. layout was a bit too open, yet i could see feeling crowded at the same time (when & if busy- we were there on a saturday afternoon, and there was only 3 tables seated at any given time). read more

Ate on the closed in outdoor patio that had the ability to open up on less hot days. Started with tropical ceviche which was great and ok sturdy tortilla crips. Entree was the lemon pepper flounder with garlic shrimp. Both items tasted great. Steamed vegetable and rice sides were also a hit. Waiter was friendly. Margarita was good. Prices were good for seafood and portion size. Will be coming back! read more

Simar - Guava marg - Seafood Near Me - Austin, Texas

I am an influencer so I go out to eat all of the time but this is my new favorite restaurant in Austin. It's that good. From the costal Mexican dishes to the amazing chef Pedro, this place will blow you away. I recommend the mussels with chorizo and the stuffed lobster. Check out their happy hour and be sure to also try the ceviches! read more

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The food is just ok for the money. They charge a credit card fee, which is just petty for a restaurant like this.

Stumbled upon this place but it's truly a gem! Such cute (aquatic themed) decor inside and delicious seafood dishes. The prices are reasonable as well and our server was very friendly, attentive, and helpful. read more

Service good, red snapper bad...dry and poor quality.. ambiance blah very unexciting Staff nice, custom margarita ok but standard uses cheap mix 1 star at the best read more

Great seafood and drinks!! Really nice ambiance and great staff. Pescado soup with tostadas to start was a great introduction to the wonderful food we were able to eat. read more

Simar - Great food and ambiance. Good music and great drinks. In the mood for seafood? Check this place out!! - Seafood Near Me - Austin, Texas

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I booked this place a couple months ago for a Friday dinner and finally made our way out here. I was very excited, but ultimately, the place didn't live up to our excitement. The environment here was great. Right from the start it was an enjoyable ambiance that felt much like a restaurant you would find at a Cancun resort. Live music playing, lots of decor and seafood laid out on ice when you walk in. All of this was great and the highlight of our experience. I ended up going with some fish tacos and a salmon that turned out okay, but certainly nothing special that I was expecting from a seafood restaurant with a 4.8 star ranking. Something very upsetting here was the menu. It is completely loaded with errors and the staff is 100% aware. Multiple orders at our table were brought out wrong and we were told the menu was wrong My dad ordered some fried fish tacos and they came out grilled. Servers response, "oh yeah, the menu is wrong, they are grilled". She took them back and got remade but took quite a while. I order tacos that came with flour tortillas, they came out with corn which I am not a fan of. Response "yeah, they messed up the menu, it's supposed to be corn". Now these issues were resolved so I am sparing from original 2 star impression, but why would this not being something that was mentioned when we ordered these items? Why would the staff not tell us that right when we sat down and starting looking at the menus? Why not fix the menus??? Aside from this the service was a bit slow, but given out 10+ people it was a bit understandable. The environment was really the reason this place didn't sit at a 2 star. There are definitely some changes that need to be made here. read more

service was non existent- young lady took late comers orders before us and flirted with those men who arrived later than us. when we asked someone else to take the order the food never arrived we waited over an hour while 2 other tables who were men got their meals Before us. what I ordered they didn't have so I decided not to order but my friend ordered and never got her food we left the restaurant....we were then followed outside by the same waitress and she spent more time trying to collect the 5$ for the mineral water than she spent withus inside the restauran! never had I ever experienced this type of service when i visited 6 times before. Will not go back read more

We love this place so much we went two days in a row! I love the restaurant vibe -- clean, open, coastal. Our waitress, Beatriz, was very polite, knowledgeable and helpful with helping us select our dishes. We had the mango margarita, with Corona Premier!, ceviche, mussels with chorizo, fried whole tilapia and everything tasted divine. I love the authentic Mexican twist on seafood. So glad to have Simar as an option in the Austin area! read more

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I visited this place for lunch today and the food was fantastic. They have a great lunch menu, the dinner menu looks awesome and I can't wait to come back to try the cocktails. Our server was super nice and made excellent recommendations. read more

The food was fresh, well prepared and nicely presented. Great service, too. We'll be back.

What a hidden gem! Great ceviche tropical and fresh seafood. We especially liked their Tri Mariscos tacos and their ahi tuna tostadas. Their patio is fully covered and heated and is dog friendly! Super quiet and has great service. We'll definitely be back soon! read more