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    Vic & Al's

    4.6 (657 reviews)
    Open 11:00 am - 11:00 pm

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    VIC & AL'S ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Intimate
    Good for kids

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    Hurricane
    C B.

    Who would have thought you could find such amazing Cajun cuisine in Austin? I was really skeptical when it was suggested for a business dinner. Wow was I pleasantly surprised.

    Purple Drink
    Alejandra G.

    My cousin loves this place so he said we had to stop in while we were visiting. It's a cute country-esque place. Looks upscale with the chandeliers and decor. We ordered off their happy hour menu - which honestly, you get a good amount of food for a rly cheap price. We ordered the $4 gumbo (a little spicy but super filling), the red beans and rice, red bean fritters (pretty good!) blackened catfish and beignets. Their purple drink cocktail was super refreshing too!

    Daily special with rice, chicken and shrimp
    Ellie N.

    Fancy fish: swordfish. Wow how flavorful it is. The swordfish is perfectly cooked. Cochon de lait po boy: pork po boy. It's fresh.

    Thao R.

    Vic & Al's delivers on what a true Cajun scratch kitchen should be. Everything is made in-house, and the daily changing menu keeps it fresh and worth revisiting. We went during happy hour (3-6pm) for half-priced appetizers and drinks, a great deal. The boudin balls were flavorful and perfectly crisp. I had the Fancy Fish (swordfish over mashed sweet potatoes with broccolini), which had deep, balanced flavors. My husband's Cajun Caesar was just as good, with moist, well-seasoned chicken. Beautiful décor, friendly staff, and food that speaks for itself. We'll be back.

    Colin C.

    Vic & Al's is in my top 3 favorite restaurants in Austin. I cannot recommend this place enough especially after their renovation cause ever since then, I feel that eating there is an even better experience. Adorned with very kitschy and atmsopheric interior decor (my favorite are the inexplicable chairs on the walls), the restaurant is a great vibe. They also got their seating process down to a science. As soon as you walk in, you're greeted and given your table number. Before going to your table, you can get an amazing craft cocktail at the bar. I am a huge fan of the sabine pass which is their cucumber cocktail and it is perfection. Then you order your food at the register and their rotating menu is something to behold. For this specific trip, we got the crawfish jambalaya, blackened catfish on rice, and the interesting eggplant parmesean. All were hits, not a single miss. This place knows how to do seasoning as any bite you take, you're hit with an explosive array of herbs and spices that give you the kick you need to keep biting and savor every taste. So lucky to live down the street from here and one of my absolute favorite dinner spots in the city.

    Cedar Gin Cocktail
    Lowell O.

    I was in the neighborhood and then realized that we were within a half mile of good ol' Vic and Al's. It was a nice day so I grabbed my brother and we walked over for some lunch. The gumbo was as amazing as ever. Just perfect. And their beet salad was a refreshing side dish. This was my first time here during the daylight. And while I prefer the evening experience, the food and service was just as good. The music is different every time we visit but always good. Today's tracks had a 60's hippie vibe but without the usual cliche artists and songs we've all heard before. We enjoyed that. I took a photo of our food and sent it to my wife and said, "Guess where we are?" She recognized their famous gumbo and knew immediately :-)

    Counter
    Wes Y.

    The aesthetic is great and as soon as you walk in it smells amazing, which immediately gets you excited for the food. You start a tab when you enter and order at the counter, which is easy and pretty smooth. I got the lunch combo plus the chicken and beignets. For the lunch combo, I chose the half po boy and gumbo. Both were flavorful and seasoned really well. Not too salty, not bland, just solid and comforting. The gumbo especially felt well balanced and satisfying for a lunch portion. The chicken and beignets were pretty great overall. The beignets were definitely the highlight and easily the best part of that dish. Soft, fluffy, and really enjoyable. The chicken was fine but not as memorable. There might have been a bit too much sauce, which made both the chicken and the beignets a little soggy at times. Staff were very friendly and welcoming, which added to the experience.

    Sweet potato chorizo hash
    Stephanie C.

    We did not see an option to make a reservation and just showed up around 1 pm on a Saturday for brunch. The food was absolutely amazing. Our group ordered the red beans and rice, collard greens Benedict, sweet potato chorizo hash, salad, and gumbo. Every dish was incredibly tasty, fresh, and well prepared. No misses at all, and it is the kind of food you keep talking about after you leave. A few things to note about the experience. We were asked to put a card down immediately, which felt a little uncomfortable, especially for a group of six, and you get assigned a table, but there's no table service. Ordering is also a bit confusing since you have to go to two separate areas for food and drinks. We were not given an itemized receipt, which made splitting the bill pretty difficult. The atmosphere was super cute, cozy and inviting, and the decor was beautiful. There's seating in the front and back, though if you sit in the front you'll hear more of the noise from people coming/going, cars on the street, and some bursts of cold air. Parking is also something to be aware of. Do not park in the nearby lots unless they are clearly marked for Vic & Al's, as towing seems common (we saw people standing outside on the corner asking if "our cars got towed like theirs"). There is free street parking on some of the surrounding roads. We parked on Walnut Street and walked about 5-10 minutes. Overall, the food alone makes this place worth visiting, but the ordering, payment process, and parking situation could definitely be clearer.

    Pree R.

    I came to Vic and Al's for a late lunch, and at first glance the menu didn't seem to offer many vegetarian options besides piecing together a few sides. Luckily, my sister discovered that you can customize a vegetarian po'boy, and hers looked amazing--I wish I had known that was an option beforehand! Since I didn't, I ended up sharing sides with my dad, and doing it family-style turned out to be a great idea. We ordered the oyster mushroom salad, bean fritters, and the beet and goat cheese salad. My sister also got a side of beans and rice. The fritters were the standout--three per serving and surprisingly substantial, with great flavor. I enjoyed almost everything except the oyster mushroom salad; the dressing was a bit too heavy and drenched the whole dish. Service was solid as well. We were sitting on the patio where the sun was blasting directly at us, but someone quickly came out to lower the blinds, which made a huge difference and was much appreciated. Overall, a tasty spot--especially if you're willing to get creative with the vegetarian options or share a spread of sides.

    Mushrooms
    Clau R.

    Vic & Al's is consistently delicious! This is my second time in since their expansion and I always love the experience. My fiancé and I had a friend in town visiting and we immediately took him here. He loved it! We ordered a poboy, mushrooms on salad, ribs (new item on the menu - SO GOOD!), beans, and gumbo. We also ordered a half order of the beignets. Everything was absolutely incredible. We found a parking spot in the free lot out back, but in the past, we have parked in the neighborhood since the lot fills up quick. Highly recommend to all who live in or visit Austin!

    Shrimp and grits
    Briana N.

    As always, automatic points for having a parking lot! But besides that, this is a really solid spot for Cajun food. The interior is super cute, with a bar area, as well as a dining area near the back. The workers are all super friendly and they get you started on a tab the moment you walk in, so that you can just add whatever you want to it. And they do happy hour deals, which is super worth! We got Roasted beets - these were really good, especially with the housemade farm cheese. But I kinda wished the beets were pickled. Gumbo - so so flavorful. Kind of to the point where it was a little too salty, though. Fried chicken po boy - this was really good too! It was pretty big and had a lot of crispy chicken inside. I wish they put some more sauce inside though because it was a little too dry for me. Shrimp and grits - this was my favourite of the night! The grits were really creamy and rich. And the shrimp were big and meaty.

    Gumbo
    Charli V.

    Love the atmosphere and the service at Vic and Al's! I had an impromptu friend gathering here last week in the evening and I really enjoyed how the bar is on one side and kitchen is on the other side. However, both service teams catered to all. I'm in my mocktail phase again and the drink was made with no difficulty and to my surprise half of the cost! My friends and I all decided to get one of each entree so that we can try everything. The big stand outs for me were the beignets (not pictured) and the salad that comes with the blackened catfish dish. Every portion is reasonably sized for the price and easily shared. I feel like everything was a little bit on the saltier end maybe because this is Cajun food and it is known to be spice heavy . Water was not very accessible. Although everyone was friendly to kids(toddlers and infants being loud and having personal food items) the menu is not kid friendly and there are no children furniture. Albeit, I know this is a bar setting, I'm withholding a star for the fact of it not being an inclusive space for all.

    Spices
    Roddri A.

    This place is totally unique in decor and service. It's a secret that you must discover by visiting this restaurant. We order their cocktails. Then we ordered 2 orders of Gumbo and Fried Boudin and Blackened Salmon Po boy. The food was served heat hot and fresh with lots of flavor and season to perfection. Everything this is in house prepared. It h my goodness the Gumbo was mmmmm good. Everything was oh, oh so good. You must make this place a priority to stop in and try for self. We will definitely be back when we're back in town. Hats off to the Chef.

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    Ask the Community - Vic & Al's

    Do they take reservations?

    No. We've never had a problem getting a table! With the recent expansion there is plenty of seating available!

    What time(s) do they offer beignets? When I was there they were out.

    Do you have gluten free options?

    Yes they had one savory gluten free option as well as the beignets

    Do they take reservations?

    No they don't take reservations.

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