When my friend and I are craving oysters, TLC Austin is one of our go-to places. The few times I've been here, they have had $1 oysters, which is a steal! We always end up ordering between 60-72 oysters and don't feel an ounce of judgment. The service is decent, but the staff are nice. You can usually find someone walking around if you can't find your server. They have a solid brunch menu and their drinks are strong and delicious. Overall, it's a chill spot to get some solid food. read more

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Went for the Thanksgiving Dinner, when food was brought out, all the plates were cold. The waiter was nice, but it was a disappointment.

This place is a joke. 90% of the tables wide open and no one coming in but they turn away paying customers unless you set up a reservation. lol. Avoid this place and the rude staff. read more

I've tried this place a few times, but it usually leads to disappointment. My last experience was just bizarre, and not one that I would want to repeat. I think this place needs a clearer focus with their waitstaff. Are you serving customers, are they ordering online, is someone delivering food? All of these caused major hiccups while I was there, and the place was almost completely empty. My drink order took over 15 minutes to come out, and there was one other table of people who already had their drinks in the whole restaurant. My server NEVER came back after introducing himself. My mussels came out cold and the butter was congealed. Again, many workers and an empty restaurant just makes this unacceptable. Burn me once, shame on you. Burn me twice, shame on me. Burn me three times, I won't be coming back. read more

TLC Austin - HH old fashioned - American Near Me - Austin, Texas

The waitress told us our drinks were five dollars because they were not priced on the menu and they ended up being 28 dollars each. Such a scam. There was nobody here and the services was still bad. Definitely do not recommend. read more

I am a regular at TLC, but shamefully, I haven't written a review yet. That's not to say I don't tell people all the time about the place, still, I feel bad for not letting the rest of you in on this. Why does it deserve 5 stars? For starters, the service is fantastic. It's like meeting up with family or old friends almost every time I come in. People will take care of you here. Another reason for the praise is the food. I haven't had anything I didn't like, but my favorites are the Bubba sandwich, the chicken avocado salad, the green goodness salad (without blue cheese), one fine bird sandwich, and half the appetizers. Don't let the picnic tables and casual atmosphere fool you. The food is top notch. I'm also a fan of the cocktails. Several premixed options mean faster bar service. My favorite, the jalapeño infused TLC Margarita satiates my spice craving and has a nice kick. The non-alcoholic Good Juju is a nice summer option when I'm not wanting a boozy option. For the holidays, the place is decked out in everything Christmas. There was even a snow machine on Christmas Eve that made it seem like it was snowing outside while we were inside sipping our festive holiday-themed cocktails. Forget the overcrowded, overpriced Christmas pop up bars, this place has everything they do plus breathing room! read more

Food is outstanding, and we really loved love love the service. Everybody here is warm and welcoming happy to help and really attentive. This would be a great place for brunch date night and or game. I highly recommend coming to try one of the boils excellent excellent. read more

TLC Austin - American Near Me - Austin, Texas

OK, so I really like this place because you can walk around in this area and have a whole afternoon out. The parking is free and it is in a garage right across the street. Inside it's nice and cool and the outside looks like they had misters, which is a double plus w any outdoor patio. My order included a dozen oysters and a chicken salad sandwich and a beer on tap. I would definitely recommend stopping by this place you can't go wrong. They also have a lobster on the menu which I think would be fun to check out. There is a few arcade games and a big drink bar inside. read more

TLC Austin - American Near Me - Austin, Texas

I really don't ever write a negative review but felt the may be exception. The place had a good outside dining area but the food was not even decent. The server was nice but the service was very disjointed. Nothing about our meal flowed well. Sorry to be candid but will not return to this place. read more

Good food, ok service, fun atmosphere. I'd eat here again. Lots of gluten free options

normally really enjoy TLC, and I have patronized it for about two years now. Came to get an oyster shooter for my birthday, and it was the WORST one I've ever had. There was almost no alcohol, and it was more like a glass of bloody mary mix. Then, they had the audacity to charge 13 for it. Additionally, the service at the bar was the worst I've ever experienced. The host was kind, but the young male bartender and the older woman (either a bartender trainee or just new to the job) were quite rude and cold. The woman didn't know how to make the drink (totally fine if training!) and then tried to charge us for two, despite only ordering one. Overall, very disappointing experience for a restaurant I used to love. read more

Party of 3. Our 1st time here. Late night on a Saturday. No wait, not crowded. Sat immediately upon walking in. Picnic table seating. The menu in IMO had a nice selection of seafood. I walked in prepared to pay $23 for half a lb of snow crab. Prices for crab have been high for quite a while now. The mussels were $9/lb. OK, so I feel bamboozled! We ordered 2 lbs of snow crab, 1/2 lb of mussels, the horseradish Caesar salad, an order of kennebec fries, the Mac & cheese with bacon added, 2 soft drinks, 2 margaritas and a sweet tea smash. We spent $175 before tip. Cons: the snow crab was my BIGGEST issue. They were TINY clusters. We had crawfish shack the week before and these were so much smaller. The mussels once you opened them up, were non-existent. TINY! Definitely a rip off! Sausage didn't come with the crab boil. It had to be purchased separately at $9 lb. The fries were meh... not worth buying. The sides of lemon garlic butter came in an inconvenient metal container and wasn't enough. My daughter had lots of garlic seasoning in hers while I barely had any. I needed simple syrup to add to my sweet tea smash. Pros: We tried the Cajun spice and Texas heat. Pretty good seasonings I will say. Mac &cheese, pretty good. The salad... really good. I'm not a fan of horseradish. I didn't mind it in this salad but I could of done without the cashews. Our waitress was nice. She couldn't answer all of our questions. I'd guess she was new there. Overall it was just ok. 6/10. I can't get over $46/lb of snow crab being so small. And the mussels? We paid for the shell not the meat inside. Overpriced! We won't return for that reason. The quality and portioning of their seafood was subpar. I can't bring myself to pay that price for that little amount of crab ever again. read more

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Great drinks, chill atmosphere, good food. One of my girlfriends and I decided to catch up at TLC, it was a very lowkey spot for a Saturday night. They weren't crowded, we were able to sit outside and what's even better we can order at our own pace via a QR code. If you are a seafood fanatic this is your place. They had many options from yummy greens to fried sides or fresh seafood. The downside, there were many options that were already sold for the day. However, that tells me they serve FRESH seafood. We ordered some fried oysters because I am not a fan of the slimy stuff and I was very impressed. I would definitely order them again. My absolute favorite and what is guaranteed for another visit was the fried okra. Man o' Man was that yummy. I could order that every day and never get bored of it. Do yourself a favor and add the side of fresh ranch. I was not impressed with Cesar Salad, don't get me wrong it has a lot of potential I just could not get passed the extremely overwhelming taste of the horseshoe radish they use in the dressing. I added fresh crab and everything about the salad was delish down to the cashew they dress it with, I just was not able to enjoy it due to the dressing. I even asked for a side of more greens to cut the flavor but it was just way too overwhelming to enjoy. Other than that my experience was lovely, the wait staff was attentive, it was nice to order at our convenience. We were even able to pay through of phone with the option to split the check. read more

TLC Austin - Cesar salad with crab - American Near Me - Austin, Texas

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So accommodating to sitting outdoor on a hot summer afternoon with a dog! Mists, shade, and great service for my pup. Alongside that - oysters were HUGE! And so delicious, though they were not very clean. Drinks were good, but definitely on the lighter side where it does seem a bit expensive considering light shots or too much juice read more

TLC Austin - Oysters - American Near Me - Austin, Texas

I always come here for their $1 oysters. I like to come during happy hour so I can get half off on their lemon garlic mussels. The mussels are AMAZING. read more

TLC Austin - Lemon garlic mussels - American Near Me - Austin, Texas

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This was my first time at TLC, and I was with a large group. The serving staff was amazing and attentive. I never had to flag anyone down for anything. The seating is casual both in and outside. Our table had long benches, which can be a challenge in a dress. Both drinks I ordered were high quality and delicious, and everyone at the table was happy with theirs as well. The entire restaurant is gluten-free friendly, and they were willing to substitute out the garlic butter normally served with the dish I ordered since I can't eat garlic. (And no, I am not a vampire.) The redfish was moist with amazing flavor, and the gluten-free breading was crunchy and delicious. The asparagus was a trifle overcooked, but still tasted great, and the lump crab meat was left to stand on its own, which it did. TLC provided stress-free and delicious dining for a group of appreciative women. read more

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Good oysters, seafood boil, and drinks but won't be coming back because our server rubbed me the wrong way and food is overpriced. We went on a Sunday around lunch time and it wasn't busy at all. Come in, seat yourself, scan the QR code and order and pay through your phone. The place is very clean and plenty of space between the tables for social distancing (which is why we wanted to check out TLC). We got a dozen raw gulf oysters, an order of charbroiled oysters (6), lemon garlic mussels, Bloody Mary and Sweet Tea Smash. All of that cost us about $70 with tip which you tip in advance. Probably because if you knew how bad the service was going to be or lack of service, you wouldn't have tipped as much. A bit steep for some appetizers and 2 drinks. I will say everything did taste good but overpriced. The drinks were spot on. TLC looks very hip and cool but the ambiance was nothing like that. First time coming in after checking out photos online (which were awesome), I'm pumped to try this restaurant out but ended up feeling drained and ready to leave as soon as possible. It's a Sunday and it shouldn't be uncommon for me to ask "hey! Out of curiosity do you guys have a happy hour or any specials today?" A simple "No" would have sufficed but instead she proceeded to say, "We're still in a pandemic" with an attitude like she couldn't believe I asked that question and was very annoyed. I was turned off whether or not she meant for it to be like that and we had minimal communication with her after that (which is good for this time but in our case, we just didn't want to "bother" our server). There's so many amazing spots with excellent seafood, service, and social distancing.... I will not be coming back here. read more

TLC Austin - Mussels - American Near Me - Austin, Texas

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Unfortunately didn't get a picture of my food last night but I got the Texan burger (don't eat seafood but was visiting with friends). Overall the burger was great tasting, though a bit too rare for my liking. Very pink on the inside. My friend asked for it to be well done and hers came out just as pink inside as mine. Overall though, the flavor was great! Very nice ingredients together, I enjoyed the taste of the burger but did get a little weirded out near the end with how raw it sort of felt in the middle once it got cold. The potato chips that it came with were pretty burnt and not that good. The ambience was also pretty good. Our waiter checked on us a good amount and refilled our water pitcher pretty consistently! We also had what I think was a manager check on us so they were very attentive. read more

This place was a big disappointment. I am speechless. The pictures of the food speak for themselves. We left after this to go eat at another place. read more

TLC Austin - Fried shrimp with fries More fries than shrimp. You are paying for the portion of the fries, not the shrimp. - American Near Me - Austin, Texas

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The food and drinks were fantastic and you can tell the manager really cares about her establishment. She was busting her a** the whole time, cleaning tables, serving, checking in on everyone. Great food, great atmosphere. Will definitely be back and will be bringing friends. read more

Was looking for a good happy hour spot and stumbled upon TLC! Had a great experience overall, left real happy. Good drink and food deals to share with a group of friends. Good bang for your buck, def a 10 out of 10. Oysters were the highlight. Big portions for sure. So good, that we ordered two dozen more. Also loved the decor and holiday lights. Jolly vibes and a festive sight read more

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This is my go-to boil when I'm in town! The food is always hot and flavorful. I make sure to get oysters as my apps. It comes with crackers and sauces. The waiter was very informative and made sure we were good every time. The place is very big and even has a bar area. Oysters are currently $1 each and the boil in the picture was around $100. We got two lbs crab legs and clams. Unsure why the bill was high but make sure to ask for an itemized receipt. Or clarify the cost of everything. Still. Great place. read more

We dropped in here on a Thursday night after watching a movie at the nearby Alamo. There were people there, but it wasn't crowded or very noisy. After seating ourselves, our waitress Desiree, who was very friendly took our order. We ordered fried okra, hush puppies, the enlightenment and fried green beans. They were out of the fried okra but gave us the country green beans on the house. We received our order in a timely fashion. The highlight for me without question was the enlightenment. The flavors and textures were spot on. It is a delicious sandwich. The remainder of the dishes where good but did not stand out. The manager also stopped by our table and checked in with us which I thought was a nice touch as well. I would definitely go back and dive deeper into their menu the next time I'm in the area. read more

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The boozy milkshakes are very good. The seafood boil was bland af. The shrimp looked pale and it was definitely disappointing. The oysters are super good. You order everything from your phone so they bring you the food and check in on you but the interaction was very limited. read more

TLC Austin - Oysters - American Near Me - Austin, Texas

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Real nice place, came here as we were craving some seafood, I got the signature seafood plate, it was real good and abundant, on the menu it is stated it can feed 1-2 people, I finish it myself my 8yo kid had fried shrimps and fries and it was super good. Our waiter was great and very helpful. The place has a good atmosphere it not too noisy they have some arcades there for the kids. read more

Only came here for $1 oysters during happy hour from 3-5:30pm. As with most $1 oysters, I am coming to find, these ones were not worthwhile either. They're on the small side and no taste. I will compliment the cocktail sauce however. Perfect blend of ketchup and horseradish. The plain horseradish, though, was extremely bitter and spicy which may be a plus for some. Other apps are available for $7 during happy hour and I ordered fries also. There were a lot that came in a tray; definitely shareable for a group of 2-3. Food aside, the venue is spacious and fun (though it was rather desolate at 3pm). There is an outdoor patio with turf and cornhole. Service was decent. You can pay via toast tab from the QR on your receipt. read more

TLC Austin - $1 oysters and $7 fries available during happy hour 3-5:30pm - American Near Me - Austin, Texas

Visiting Austin so I decided to stop by here for some crab legs . I'm from Houston where when we order crab legs it comes either in a bag soaking in sauce .. or in a bowl soaking in sauce . I order crab legs from here and they were dry. Almost like a dry rub wing . Go look at the pics that I attached with this review . Also half a pound of snow crab was 25 dollars for half a pound .. I enjoyed the music they had on . Nothing but the old schools hits which is fine in my book. Plenty of decor for the holiday spirits ! Christmas trees every where . ! Good vibe over all . read more

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TLC Austin is a place that you really enjoy during Texas summer, its happy hour is very good and you can spend a very pleasant afternoon with your friends, but especially for the following: - I am fascinated by your ordering system through Toast Tab, which handles all the administration of the orders on the table, I do not understand how other businesses have not implemented this system, but it is one of the best, allowing better control over the tab and tips. - Although Boozy Dole Whip's drink is not listed on their website menu or happy hour menu, this is one of their cheapest and most delicious drinks, it even seems like their best kept secret that makes you feel the summer flavor with pina colada. - $1 per raw oyster during the summer definitely makes it a great option for happy hour in addition to other delicious, good-sized options like Mac and Cheese. - Enough space to sit and the service is fast and very friendly. - A tip for those who like to accumulate airline miles, if you register your credit or debit card in an airline program such as Delta or Alaska Airlines within their Dining Rewards system, this restaurant gives you miles and the opportunity for VIP status to those programs. TLC Austin es un lugar que durante el calor intenso de Austin realmente se disfruta, su hora feliz es muy buena y puedes pasar una tarde muy agradable con tus amigos, pero en especial por los siguientes puntos: - Me fascina su sistema de ordenar por medio de Toast Tab el cuál lleva toda la administración de las ordenes de la mesa, no entiendo como otros negocios no han implementado este sistema pero es uno de los mejores permitiendo llevar un mejor control sobre el pago de la cuenta y las propinas. - Aunque la bebida de Boozy Dole Whip no se encuentra listada ni en el menú de su website ni en el menú de la hora feliz, esta es una de sus bebidas más económicas y deliciosas, hasta parece su secreto mejor guardado que te hace sentir el sabor veraniego con piña colada. - $1 por cada ostión durante el verano definitivamente lo hace una excelente opción para la hora feliz además de otras opciones deliciosas y de buen tamaño como los Macarrones con queso. - Suficiente espacio para sentarse y el servicio es rápido y muy amable. - Un tip para aquellos que les gusta acumular millas aéreas, si registran su tarjeta de crédito o débito en algún programa de las aerolíneas como Delta o Alaska Airlines dentro de su sistema de Dining Rewards este restaurante les da millas y la oportunidad de estatus VIP para esos programas. read more

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Really didn't expect the seafood to be as good as it was here. Super delicious, a little on the pricy side but pretty well worth it in my opinion. I get calamari EVERYWHERE I go and this place has the best hands down. read more

Great place to go on a Friday night with friends! If you're ever just looking for a chill place to eat classic American food, then this is the place to go. Inside and outside, there are picnic table benches which make it a perfect place to catch up with friends. The atmosphere is family-friendly - there's a very welcoming feel to this place! My favorite feature of this place is that it offers a wide selection of games that you can play with your family and friends. There's foosball, bean bag toss, air hockey, pinball, and more. I ordered the chicken tenders, brussel sprouts, and the crispy okra. Everything tasted pretty good, but I do think the brussel sprouts could've been a little more sauced. Overall, great place to get a quick bite and catch up! read more

TLC Austin - American Near Me - Austin, Texas

We love tlc. Great food esp the atomic shrimp! Great drinks. Awesome for family. Great and easy!

Everyday ALL DAY until August 31st TLC has $1 oysters and half off champagne bottles. Two of my absolute favorite things! Even on a hot summer day their patio is enjoyable as it is shaded and has mister fans. Another amazing item if you like spicy and lots of that horseradish burn is the Atomic Shrimp Cocktail. It will definitely clear your sinuses! $7 on Happy Hour. read more

TLC Austin - 1/2 dozen oysters & champagne - American Near Me - Austin, Texas

Food is consistently good. They are sometimes out of certain seafood - specifically lump crab and king crab. Charbroiled oysters are delicious, boils are great if they have what you want. Brunch is not the best - wouldn't come back for that meal. Service is always slow and less than stellar even though the place is never packed. But we can bring our pooch inside so that's a win! read more

TLC Austin - American Near Me - Austin, Texas

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Been here twice already and it's wonderful! We sat outdoors and did the contactless ordering (which I hope they keep because it's convenient and makes it easier to leave as you please when you finish eating and not wait for your check). I had the snow crab boil with the roasted garlic spice and lemon garlic butter (SO tasty), and I've also had the bubba (shrimp poboy) which had awesome flavors I wouldn't have thought to combine (shrimp and jam??? Wow). My table also ordered the vegetarian sandwich and seafood salad and gave rave reviews. For dessert we had the a la mode brownie which was tasty but of all the items was the least impressive. I'll be back! read more

TLC Austin - Bubba - American Near Me - Austin, Texas

I saw this spot on Instagram and it was on my must try list! Went to happy hour in a Tuesday. The happy hour menu is a good one! Portions are enough to share. The drinks are yummy and there's actually alcohol in them. It is a well oiled machine bringing out what is ordered by scanning the QR code at your table. The food came out quick! Everything ordered was . The Caesar salad (not on HH menu) was . That was my favorite. They add cashews to their Caesar salad. It's so good. Definitely going back to try other things on the menu! Place was clean. Staff was attentive and friendly. There's games available too! read more

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Good food and friendly service! There are plenty of tables inside and outside for your bigger groups. I went on a Thursday afternoon for happy hour (3-5:30pm) and it wasn't too busy. Even though you order through a QR code, the staff were very friendly and came by to place extra orders or check on the food, which I appreciated. The boozy dole whip isn't included in the happy hour menu but for $5, it was creamy and delicious! I enjoyed all of my food but the lemon garlic mussels were a bit salty, so I'd keep that in mind. The oysters were a good size and came right off the shell. Overall solid happy hour option around Austin, I'd come back to watch a game during football season! read more

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Came to TLC for dinner sat there for a good 35 minutes with no service, walked out. There wasn't alot of people there either. Not understanding read more

We needed to get out of the house after 10 months of pandemic. Went to lunch there and it was great. It's a casual but pleasant atmosphere. You have to scan the bar code to get to their website for ordering online, the only way you can order. Of course if you just open the camera app on your phone like they ask, it doesn't necessarily get you to the URL, but it will take a picture of the QR Code. After a few tries we got to the menu. Whoever wrote their software didn't do a particularly good job with usability. It too a few tries to get the two lobster rolls and mimosa added to our cart. Checking out was a hassle too. The blank field for my last name didn't show up as anything but a blank field. After noticing our frustration, someone came over and pointed out that they needed that field filled out as well. The lobster rolls weren't cheap at $35, but they were huge. It appeared to be a whole lobster in each and we're happy we didn't order anything else because lobster is filling. We both finished ours easily but now, an hour later, it's sitting heavy (but nicely) in my very satisfied belly the way lobster does. Lobster is one of our favorites foods. This was cooked perfectly and about as good as it gets. read more

TLC Austin - Beautiful Lobster Roll! - American Near Me - Austin, Texas

I was expecting this place to be much more deep southern fried cuisine than the fresh and mixed menu than they had available. Pleasantly surprised! You order everything from your phone through their website (QR code), and send in what you want; then the server will bring it out. Drinks were very quick and well-made. We got some of the fried okra (which might have been pickled as well), and the seafood tower. All of the seafood was really good, and you get a decent portion of each of the items (shrimp, crab, etc.). Service was really quick, and it's a super clean place, definitely worth checking out. read more

TLC Austin - Seafood tower - American Near Me - Austin, Texas

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Located near the Alamo Movie Theater, the patio dining is a great spot for people watching. They have misting fans to help simmer the summer heat. The Bubba shrimp sandwich is well seasoned, the bread is perfection and the combination of pickled onions gives it a satisfying crunch. I prefer it to the lobster roll although their lobster boil is delicious. It's messy but they'll provide gloves and offer to crack the lobster for you. I prefer DIY, since that's part of the fun of getting a seafood boil. Also, be sure to order the hush puppies. You won't regret it. read more