Yesterday I had the opportunity to experience brunch at Opal's Oyster Bar and everything was…read morebeautifully done. The setup and atmosphere looked like something straight out of a magazine. The crab cake Benedict was amazing, the wedge salad was fresh and delicious, and the shrimp from the seawall was full of flavor. And of course, the lobster mac and cheese was absolutely yummy. Great food, beautiful presentation, and an overall wonderful experience.

My mom and I spent a beautiful spring evening on the patio, and it was such a lovely experience…read more The staff was amazing--attentive, thoughtful, and genuinely welcoming. Our food arrived quickly, but we never felt rushed at all, which made the evening feel relaxed and special. The oysters were great, and I ordered the lobster roll, which was a 10/10. It also came with some of the best fries I've ever had. My mom got the red snapper with a side of broccoli, and she really enjoyed her meal as well. We almost never order dessert, but since it was the last night of our vacation, we thought... why not? We shared strawberry and chocolate ice cream served with the cutest, yummiest little tea cookies, and it was absolutely worth it. Everything about the meal was phenomenal, and we left super satisfied.

Last minute trip on Mother's Day! Food was outstanding!!! Outstanding oysters. Shawn the manager…read morewas friendly and attentive. Waitress was on point. Will be returning..... sooner than later! Will update after I eat my crawfish that I'm taking home!!

DELICIOUS! I forgot I was in Waco tbh. I went here with my parents, and we all gave it 5/5 stars!…read more Joshua was an excellent waiter--very friendly and helpful. My parents had issues with the service the first time they came, around when Tia Juanita's first opened. But today, our food came out quickly and correctly...and it was SO GOOD! The drinks, the apps, the entrees--all of them were full of flavor and really tasty. I would describe the menu as Cajun, Tex-Mex fusion. We had the crawfish queso (bomb), shrimp/fish tacos (fresh and bomb but small), shrimp quesadillas (also bomb), and the hush puppies (slightly less bomb and v small, but still yum). The vibe inside is a little overwhelming. It's pretty loud, and it's worse when there's live music, I hear. But it's a fun, immersive type of experience if you're looking for a more upbeat dining experience :)

I love the drinks at Red Herring! Jenn is a super sweet and talented bartender- I love when she's…read moreworking! The vibes in there are super cute and elegant.

A restaurant with good food is amazing. A restaurant with…read moregood food AND great service keeps customers coming back. We decided to try Red Herring for our anniversary dinner. Experience from beginning to end was wonderful. Our waiter, Pierce from TN, absolutely put the cherry on top of this experience. Pierce 10/10 for recommending phenomenal dishes and the best hospitality.

Food was delicious! Patio ambiance was great. And don't even get me started on Chi Chi! He took…read morecare of us all night, was so friendly, and had us cracking up! We will definitely be returning.

Da-yuumm! On the way to Oklahoma, on I-35 we stopped at this unassuming southern eatery and were…read morenot expecting our minds to be blown away by the fabulous quality of Cajun food. We liked the food so much that we stopped here on the way back from OK We got the fried shrimp basket and shrimp poboy the first time and got the Boom boom Shrimp starter, Atchafalaya Etoufee and, Gumbo and rounded it off with Beignets the second time on Mother's day. Food is absolutely delish. Not visiting this place should be a felony

It's not too pretty on the outside but like everyone says, "It's what's on the inside that counts!"…read moreGo ahead on in; you won't be sorry! I got the fish and shrimp platter. It comes with catfish but they let you choose your fish if you want something different! It comes with 2 sides so I got fries and fried okra. The fried okra was the star of that show for me! Also, I switched out the catfish for Blue Whiting. Everything was well seasoned and delish. My husband ordered the Blue Whiting platter which was 2 whiting filets and a side. He considered getting the etouffee so while we ate she brought out a small taste of it for us to sample for next time. (And there will be a next time!) The girl at the counter (owner??) is SO STINKIN NICE! My gosh, talk about great with customers! (Cutie with fun glasses.) It's about an hours drive from where we live but we're through Waco pretty regularly so we're looking forward to our next stop at Friday's. We'll try to get by on a Friday so we can try some of their GUMBO!

The food was generous, hot and tasty. I ate too much too fast cuz it was that good. I had 2 piece…read morecatfish, red beans and rice and a crab cake. My wife had the same catfish but with green beans and fried okra. The service was cheerful, upbeat and pretty quick. Ambience was authentic cajun/ local charm. This place is mostly about the food. It is not shiny and new- it is warm and cozy with serious food. If you like catfish give them a try.

Delicious and flavorful food. Great wait staff who were friendly and engaging. First visit to Waco…read morebut will definitely return.

Don't sleep on Surf N Soul!!! This place is truly amazing. I love seafood, but it's so hard to find…read moregreat authentic seafood in Waco. I'm excited to know that I have a dedicated spot in the area now. I ordered Fried Fish and Fried Rice. It took exactly 15 minutes to be prepared and served to me. The hospitality/customer service was genuine and friendly. My food was fresh and hot. But most importantly, it was delicious, flavorful, and fulfilling. The fish was battered like chicken, seasoned to perfection, and it's real!! The fried rice is definitely my favorite I love how that was seasoned as well, it taste like rice you could get from a hibachi grill. I definitely will keep coming back. I feel like way more people should know about Surf N Soul and check it out. They did not disappoint at all!

My husband and I went for our anniversary dinner. The ambiance was nice and felt classy. Our…read morewaitress was very friendly and helpful. When we got our food we were blown away at how delicious everything was. This restaurant is over an hour from where we live but we will definitely be going back.

We are here visiting friends. They suggested this and it was spot on. There was no waiting on…read moreMother's Day evening. The menu described the dishes accurately but it needs pictures and scents. Our server was super helpful and put up with our craziness. We can be a bit much. She suggested desserts. Again, there was no way to describe these desserts adequately. I had the peach cobbler. I'm from near the peach capital of Oklahoma. This was THE BEST peach cobbler that I've ever had. It was served with cinnamon ice cream that was AMAZING. The view of the Brazos River was perfect. Even when it started raining it was beautiful. Thank you The Brazos Landing for an incredible dinner.

Wowwww!!!! I'm originally from Southeast Texas, born and breed with Cajun blood running through my…read moreveins. Ever since leaving and moving to Austin area, I've longed for my gumbo, crawfish and even down home red beans and rice. Well, until now!! We just randomly decided on seafood while in Waco, and lemme tell yall. This place will not disappoint!! I had a bowl of probably the top 10 best I've ever had!! (Sorry mom), and also the red beans and ohhhh my lawd!!!! The atmosphere when you walked in let you know this was gonna be a good meal. The decor, and even almost entire wall with prices and the daily specials written on it. The waitress tried to tell us about it, and I'm pretty sure the wife was paying attention, but I already had my stomach setting up to receive gumbo. Multiple waitstaff stopped by to check on us throughout the meal, and all were very friendly! Serving sizes to make you loosen a belt notch to be able to breathe!! Wife had the fish and chips and couldn't eat the fries! That all said, I also found out that gumbo and beans and rice were made from scratch DAILY, and not that prepared stuff you get at some places!! Stop and be ready to Laissez les bons temps rouler!!

Went here for lunch. Was seated quickly and the food seemed like it came out quickly too…read more The crawfish was good and especially if you dipped it in the butter that came with it. The red fish was okay. I felt the entree was plated nicely and overall wasn't bad. I felt the restaurant was clean which is definitely a good sign for a restaurant .

Short version. Find them on the river in Waco. Just go, and enjoy refreshing, light, flavorful…read moreceviche and poke. Long version: Fresh seafood served with bright citrus and crisp veggies is a recipe for success. With shrimp and Mahi-mahi as the staples, this food truck honors ocean sustainability and local suppliers. We arrived late during a special event evening and the CDM crew was almost sold out. But they were eager to please with what they had and honest about where they were. The Pacifica mixed ceviche bowl was AMAZING. I'm not kidding. Mango, pineapple, red onion, jalapeño, and lime for days. Shrimp & Mahi were perfectly balanced, tender, and tangy. I highly recommend this truck, and I do not like most mobile eateries.

Got the aquachile to go and my order came out in around 10 minutes. Super fresh and light and…read morecustomizable if you don't like cilantro like me. Served with jesse's tortilla chips was a nice crunch against the rich and flavorful fish and avocado. A little pricer for lunch but great for on-the-go freshness. The classic but timeless menu and pairings make for a nice meal,snack, or all around good time. If the cold weather is getting you down, hop over to Union Hall to taste a bit of the tropics even in the heart of Texas.

A fun place to stop when traveling on 35. Great food and prices. Love the faith the restaurant…read moreshows. Thank you and God Bless. Kids loved being able to feed the fish. Great place all around.

This place shocked me... I will be back next time I'm in Waco. I got the Wednesday special that had…read morecrab, lobster and shrimp. It all was cooked well. The crab was perfect whereas I could just snap them to open it. They have buckets for shells on the table too that's great more room to get to the food.