Visiting Austin and loving all the choices for all things FOOD! Found this place and decided to give it a try, very great idea! Conveniently located in a shopping strip, Burnet & Anderson. We missed lunch specials by 5 minutes but it was all good. I ordered the Boudin Balls with shrimp fried rice as my side, my daughter had fried catfish with fries and my son had the grilled catfish with cilantro rice and steamed vegetables. Everything was so good, I mean all of our plates were filled with such deliciousness. Upon entering walk to the counter to place your order, a number is provided to you as placement on your table, your order is brought to your table. There are TV's all around and nifty decor being all things Austin. We will be a returning to try other menu items. read more

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Seafood daiquiri bar. Lunch specials $9.99. Clean cheerful dining area. Spacious. Salt and pepper shrimp with s&p was my choice. Excellent read more

I'm so glad I stopped by here today! I was looking for black owned restaurants in the city and this one came up a few times. I also saw my friend mention it as the restaurant for her graduation luncheon so I figured it must be good! Lo and behold I met the owner Brandon and learned he's actually my friend's cousin! Small world! lol Brandon recommended the salt and pepper wings and shrimp since it was my first time and it was served with fried rice and a slice of bread. I really liked the crispiness of the food and batter that was used to fry it. You can taste the the flavor all in the skin. I would say the actual chicken inside the skin could use a tad bit more salt but also that could be a preference thing for me. I loved the jalapeño ranch dipping sauce which took the shrimp up a notch. The fried rice tasted like Chinese takeout rice which I believe the owner mentioned was part of the concept of the business, as it reminded him of the restaurant he had back home. I had a sweet tea for my drink which was really good as well, not too sweet. Can't wait to come back and try other menu items! read more

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Austin's very own Saltt is truly a gem. We were in town celebrating a family member's birthday and came here for brunch, and it did not disappoint. The atmosphere and vibes were a 10/10 beautifully decorated, and we visited on a Sunday when they had live music, which was such a great touch. Although they were a bit short-staffed, the team did an excellent job keeping everything moving and getting the food out in a timely manner. The food was also a 10/10. As a Port Arthur resident, I know good salt and pepper shrimp and chicken, and Saltt absolutely did this signature flavor justice. I ordered the salt and pepper shrimp and grits, and my husband had the salt and pepper chicken and waffles both were outstanding. Not a single bite was left on the plate. read more

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10 out of 10!!! Salt and Pepper fish, shrimp fried rice and boudian balls were amazing!!! My family had the chicken and shrimp and they were great as well. The drinks were on point and their playlist was fire. We will be returning when in town. Go check them out for yourself read more

Incredibly tasty! Came here to celebrate a friend's birthday for brunch and it was a spacious space, easy parking, and friendly vibes. Live music played while we chowed down and enjoyed some mimosas. The food was great and I enjoyed my salt and pepper wings which came with a side of shrimp fried rice. a solid option and perfectly fried and seasoned. The other folks in my group got the brunch items and enjoyed their shrimp and grits as well as their chicken and waffles. read more

Austin's Very Own Saltt - Seafood Near Me - Austin, Texas

If you know me that you know, I love brunch and more than brunch. I love a family ran black owned business. Upon entry, I was greeted by the wonderful sounds of an alto saxophone with some smooth R&B playing. You wait in line order your food then go to the table and the food is brought out to you. The service that we received was excellent from beginning to end. The food was delicious from beginning to end. I ordered a Boudin balls, a fried shrimp and grits that came with eggs, bacon, and toast as well. The grits were so delicious. You can taste this smooth Gouda, the chicken broth that the grits are cooked and they were full of flavor. I will say I do believe that the grilled shrimp was better than the fried shrimp as the grilled shrimp had a bit of more flavor. I tried one of my friends, chicken, wings, the salt and pepper seasoning with the green onions. Oh my God, hands-down the best. I would absolutely return to this restaurant and try other items that are on the menu. Thank you guys for an exceptional experience and delicious food. read more

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Unfortunately this restaurant was a miss - we were the only patrons and it took 20 mins for 2 drinks... the food was extremely oily, and heavy, which we expected to a certain extent given the menu, but the execution was very poor. Unfortunately won't be back. read more

Food is always on point! The salt and pepper shrimp and fried and the shrimp and grits!!! My Favorite the shrimp and rice are packed with flavor. The shrimp is perfectly crunchy and peppered. Them Grits!!!! creamy as eva! Shrimps are plump and perfectly cooked. The customer service is top tier they answer all your questions and give samples of their frozen Margs. Such a beautiful restaurant seating yourself is simple and welcoming. I wish I knew hey had a lunch special special! I found that out today!!! See yall again soon... read more

Austin's Very Own Saltt - Seafood Near Me - Austin, Texas

The restaurant is nice, the drinks were good, service was good, it's clean and the vibes were great... the food was not. I ordered chicken and waffles and I was disappointed. The chicken was disgusting. The same batter used on the shrimp was used for the chicken and it had an Asian flair but lacked flavor. This was my first time having chicken with no seasoning (AT ALL) and a boiled chicken taste / smell. I should've sent it back immediately when I saw that dang tartar sauce. I'd go back for drinks but this item needs to be removed from the menu. I wasted my money because I ate one piece. read more

Austin's Very Own Saltt - Chicken and waffles - Seafood Near Me - Austin, Texas

1st visit. Great vibe. Tasty eats. Hearty portion. Good service. Easy parking. I recommend. Details below. Party of 2. Saturday 4:30 visit in January. Order at counter and food delivered to table. Had grilled shrimp taco plate and my friend had chicken and waffles plate. Reasonable priced. Generous portions. Plenty of room. Self seating. Numerous TVs. Fine for families. Plenty of parking. Friendly staff. read more

Their grilled fish and grilled shrimp are gluten free. They come with veggies, a slice of toast, and a side of shrimp fried rice or French fries. I got the grilled fish, and it was very good--well seasoned and perfectly cooked. The indoor mural is cool, and the staff are very nice. read more

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Finally got to check out this local spot I've been meaning to visit for a while. Austin's Very Own Saltt is in the strip center across from Walmart off Burnet Road @ Anderson, so easy to miss. Despite the less than ideal location (but with lots of parking), everything else was great. Had the fried fish and shrimp fried rice lunch special. Great deal at $9.99. Fish was perfectly fried with a nice cornmeal crust. Shrimp fried rice was magnificent. Includes a bonus piece of buttery toast and a fountain drink (served in glass not a throw-away cup, which I greatly appreciate). Super friendly service. I would be remiss if I didn't mention the Bob Marley mix playing during my visit. Can't say enough about this hidden gem. One suggestion: add a local Pilsner to the beer selection - Real Ale Hans, Meanwhile, or 512 would do nicely. read more

Austin's Very Own Saltt - Fried fish, Shrimp Fried Rice, toast - Seafood Near Me - Austin, Texas

first bite of the shrimp fried rice was amazing My sisters cilantro fried rice. I'm just gonna say it'sall AMAZING. This is our 1st time ever visiting and they are very friendly and the place is very very clean.. WE WILL BE BACK AGAIN read more

The food: I was nostalgic for catfish Friday and ordered the salt and pepper catfish with fried rice as my side. I was a little nervous of the spice level but went for it anyways and I was fine. I'll be ordering this preparation next time I'm sure. Tempura batter was amazing. If anything, I think the fried rice had the most heat. Can't wait to try a daiquiri next time when not prego. The vibe: clean, fresh, and laid back feel. Loved the mural walls to show off the many aspects of Austin. It was nice to have TVs as well that weren't too in your face so you can watch if you want but easy to ignore as well. The staff: very helpful and timely with getting food out. This not really staff related but I would recommend redoing the lunch, happy hour, and brunch menus. They aren't super clear and don't include prices. It makes for a bit of a confusing experience ordering and caused the line to build up. read more

Austin's Very Own Saltt - Salt and Pepper Catfish, Lunch portion - Seafood Near Me - Austin, Texas

I saw a tiktok about this restaurant recently and knew I had to come in when I saw they had so many salt and pepper dishes. My partner and I shared the salt and pepper catfish with steamed veggies and the salt and pepper wings with shrimp fried rice. Everything was delicious and I love that the batter is light and crispy. This was such a great meal and I can't wait to come back for brunch. The staff was so friendly and welcoming, and they had great recommendations. read more

Austin's Very Own Saltt - Salt and pepper wings with shrimp fried rice - Seafood Near Me - Austin, Texas

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Excellent shrimp tacos!!! The shrimp fried rice was also good. The portions were plentiful. The spices were spot on. And the jalapeno ranch dressing was the cherry on top. I also had a mango daiquiri which was fun. If it wasn't so far, I would order take out every day! High recommend this place for lunch or brunch. The staff were also friendly and the restaurant was beautiful. read more

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Another great experience at the SALTT. My husband and I both had grilled catfish, cilantro rice and grilled broccoli and carrots. The grilled fish was expertly cooked without oiliness that catfish is known for. The Cajun seasoning was not too spicy nor overpowering. The cilantro rice was fluffy and a delightful to the palate. SALLT has A New Orleans vibe with a diverse customer base.. We will be back again... read more

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What an AMAZING experience. This was our first time here as I arrived with my sister and her friend from LA. The music was spot on. I mean it kept you smiling while eating. And the FOOOOOOD!! Let me not take up too much of your time. It was AMAZING! Yes yes and yes. I will definitely be returning if I'm ever back in Austin. This was some good, homemade food. The seasoning was on point. The portions were RIGHT! One thing they gonna do is FEED YOU! You not leaving here still hungry. The service was GREAT! Overall an awesome experience. Thank you to the staff, cooks, musicians, it was all a blessing. Job well done. Thank you for having us! read more

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I love revisiting restaurants after they have been open for awhile. I like to ensure they get a fair shake to work out the kinks.. This place not only got better but the menu was enhanced. They have the same excellent service and the food is consistent. They have added lunch specials and a nice drink menu. I love that the vibe is chill and hip but the music is never too loud. Plenty of parking and easy access. Our fav lunch spot! read more

Austin's Very Own Saltt - Chicken plate, comes with shrimp fried rice and toast. - Seafood Near Me - Austin, Texas

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I tried for the first time and picked up order to go. I ordered the fried crawfish with cilantro rice; additionally order three fried shrimp with mixed vegetables. The flavor of the food was good; i especially liked the mixed vegetables (carrots and broccoli). The cilantro rice - the rice was a bit crunchy and a bit greasy. We will try again and order the catfish. Although my order was to go, the restaurant was clean and had a nice vibe inside. I will be back. Lo intenté por primera vez y recogí el pedido para llevar. Pedí el cangrejo de río frito con arroz de cilantro; además pedí tres camarones fritos con verduras mixtas. El sabor de la comida era bueno; me gustaron especialmente las verduras mixtas (zanahorias y brócoli). El arroz con cilantro - el arroz estaba un poco crujiente y un poco grasiento. Lo intentaremos de nuevo y pediremos el bagre. Aunque mi pedido era para llevar, el restaurante estaba limpio y tenía un buen ambiente por dentro. Volveré. read more

Cousins, lean in and understand that this is a place that you should definitely put on your calendar at least once a month and particularly on Sunday is going to be your favorite day but if you don't like then any other day other week would be great for you. I went here on a Saturday evening with some girlfriends to catch up and eat. During that time of our visit, we talked with the owners and the employees and other guest that were there as we ate our mail. As you can see, we had quite a selection of food here on the pictures However, I decided to come back on MLK day to eat with my boyfriend I was really interested in the breakfast and let me tell you the flavor was on point. The ambience was so amazing. It's very simple and clean and fresh. There was lots of places to pick from an sit on the Saturday night and the Monday morning that we went to eat. I want to circle back to the grits and the fried chicken and the fish and the rice and the drinks. I don't think I've taste everything on the menu yet but go twice a matter of 48 hours or so I did enjoy it. Lastly, I had a procedure in my loopiness of communications. I shared again how great it was to eat at at AVO SALTT! Hey loves, before I forget every Sunday they have a live DJ and I believe the first Sunday of each month they have a live DJ and a horn player come through from New Orleans if I'm not mistaken. Either way, live music or DJ some good food it's a happy place for me. My next visit is planned if I'm not on schedule to work, which is Super Bowl Sunday. They will also host, special, gatherings and celebrations of large and small to accommodate your celebrations. read more

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The salt & pepper dishes at Saltt are some of the most outstanding dishes in Austin! I haven't tasted anything quite like it, Asian and Cajun blend, salt and peppery and seasoned well, fried to perfection. We tried a little bit everything including your traditional fried cat fish, popcorn shrimp and their staple shrimp fried rice is out of this world! You can't go wrong. Hefty servings and reasonable priced, the combination plates were well worth it with friendly staff, great music and vibes to boot. read more

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This was a really good restaurant in Austin! It's a family-owned seafood restaurant and has a good amount of options to choose from. I opted for the Salt & Pepper catfish which was really good and the seasoned, spicy topping was amazing! I could put that on everything! You order your food and then find your own table. The restaurant has multiple booth seating and chairs/table combos. The food comes out and is hot and fresh! The grits are probably THE BEST grits I've ever had! Definitely recommend trying Saltt if you're in Austin! read more

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We came back to Saltt to try out the Tuesday special which included a drink, tacos & a side for 19.99. Drinks were on point per usual and the crawfish taco blew me away topped with the jalapeño ranch! The jalapeño ranch really put these tacos over the edge! But I'd give 5/5 for the tacos with and with out the ranch lol. The grilled veggies were cooked perfectly , not too soggy , flavorful, with that slight crisp bite to show they were fresh! The staff at the counter is always welcoming and ready to help. Food comes out in about 15 minutes - of course depending on how busy they are. The modern decor , lighting, & murals set the vibe. They often have events and DJS. Good for groups , couples ,friends and lone wolves alike. Looking forward to my next visit. read more

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Perfectly fried chicken (could use a lil more salt) but hot sauce fixed that. The shrimp fried rice was decent but did have a very potent fishy/shrimpy taste like they were trying to overcompensate for the tiny rehydrated salad shrimp they use. Overall the meal was delicious read more

Austin's Very Own Saltt - Salt and pepper S&P Wings (3pc) Shrimp Fried Rice - Seafood Near Me - Austin, Texas

Oh goodness! This Place is truly a gem. Great location, wonderful atmosphere, great, easy parking and the people are stellar! But the food! So delicious, great portions. The fried fish and the shrimps does not disappoint needed to the crawfish. Took my son and daughter there this past Sunday and now they're in love with it. They have this great saxophone player who is amazing! I'm gonna have his baby! He was delightful and engaging, and it was very poignant to see him go up to a little tiny girl, maybe two years old and serenade her with his saxophone. Now let's talk about the daiquiri bar! All I can say is don't be thirsty when they bring you that drink cause that's dangerous lol. All kidding aside go here you will not be disappointed you'll be happy and fat as a tick, but completely satisfied thank you for this business. May you have nothing but an abundance of success! read more

Staff here is amazing. There was a mixup with our order and they quickly corrected it with no problems. I ordered the catfish and grits which was good, but when I added the salt and pepper topping that my husband ordered -- OMG! It was fire. I wished I knew that ahead of time and I would have ordered for my fish too. I really wanted the peach Bellini but go figure it wasn't working. Oh well. I went with a green apple/piña colada mix for my daiquiri instead which was really good. When you walk in, head to the counter, order and find a seat. They bring the food to you after you find a table. Quick and easy! There is a DJ for brunch on Sunday which was a nice tough. read more

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I had the pleasure of dining at Saltt upon recommendation of KAZI's very own Pepper Thomas during a day trip to Austin. And I must say we were not disappointed! We had a group of about 11 and when we arrived we were greeted immediately by the owner. He was welcoming and had already reserved a space for our party. I appreciated that he gave us history and explained the vision behind this new restaurant; just 8 months old. I also appreciated that it's a family run business with his Dad and Mom front and center taking orders and making sure all went well. The open space was very clean, light and modern. I really enjoyed the murals on the wall and vintage NBA arcade game. Now on to the food! Our party ordered a bit of everything and nothing disappointed . I didn't get a pic of every but know that the food was fresh, plentiful and seasoned well. One person in our party had the boiled crab entree which comes with snow crab legs. Unfortunately they were out of snow crabs so substituted with blue crab instead. Let me tell you, I'm usually not a fan of blue crab at all. But Saltt may have changed my mind. The garlic butter seasoning has the right about of spice and was all around fantastic! The drinks were great as well; from the daiquiris to mimosas. Nothing was too sweet or too strong. Also, the owner's Mom served up a pretty outstanding French 75 and I was impressed! Also, they have $3 mimosas all day on Saturday and Sunday which is a win in my book! When back in Austin, we'll definitely be stopping by Saltt again! read more

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Who knew Asian Cajun works. It's a casual order at the counter family owned restaurant. They have frozen drinks that you can also order To go. Happy hour from 3-6. Their specialty is the salt and pepper shrimp. The crawfish tacos also worth trying and those boudin balls are packed with flavor. I left there so stuffed and I still wanted more. Def worth trying! read more

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Louisiana here in the building! Not catfish! Not real eggs! Not real bacon! Hotel food on steriod prices! This ain't it and I support black own businesses, but this ain't it! This is an honest review. Service & atmosphere great but gotta deduct because of food. read more

Austin's Very Own Saltt is located at Northcross Center, at the southwest corner of Anderson and Burnet. You'll enter into a bright, open space, and walk down the center aisle to place your order at the counter. The menus are primarily displayed on the TV screens behind the counter, which unfortunately rotate through a few slides, so if you're halfway through reading, you'll have to wait for it to cycle. It might be helpful for customers to be able to reference the full menu on a printout. For instance, it's not exactly clear what comes as a side portion, or even what all the options and combinations are, for say, sides and appetizers. That said, they do have a printed brunch menu, but again that printed menu doesn't contain all the information (for instance, it doesn't list tacos). But the general theme is this: choose a protein (shrimp, chicken, (cat)fish, crawfish), choose a preparation and/or flavor (fried, grilled, salt & pepper, taco format), and choose some sides. Their boudin balls are considered an entree, not a side or appetizer, and the minimum amount of them which can be ordered is three. Similarly, grits are unavailable as a side, and seem to be available only for brunch. For drinks, they've got a soda fountain and daiquiris. Food: amazing grits, grilled shrimp, boudin balls, and fish preparations (grilled, salt&pepper, fried). Their fried chicken & waffles are interesting: a crunchy, candied fried exterior, but the meat itself was underwhelming. For their crawfish, I felt the breading to crawfish ratio was too high, so I couldn't really taste the crawfish (which were reasonably small). Environment: if you arrive when it's busy, expect there to be a DJ playing music with the volume up. If you come early and there are fewer patrons, the environment is pretty chill. After you place your order, you'll be handed a number on a stand; you choose your own table. When the food is ready, the staff will come over with silverware, napkins, and plates, along with the food either together or shortly after. Murals adorn the walls, and a few TVs exist on the south wall. Saltt is reasonably popular for events; for instance when we went the first time, they were hosting Alpha Sigma Theta's sorority party, which blocked off the northern half of the restaurant as reserved. Conclusion: delicious filling food, partially-displayed in-restaurant menus, happy people, DJ'ed music, clean bathrooms, hospitable staff and service. read more

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I went on 3-7-25 around 1:30 pm for a late lunch. I ordered their salt and pepper catfish strips lunch plate ($12.99) with shrimp fried rice and a Diet Coke ($3.99). You order at the counter and sit down and they give bring out your food when it's ready. The catfish was hot and fresh and had some spicy seasoning however the breading was a little off texture wise and flavor wise compared to other S&P dishes I've had. The shrimp fried rice was not as hot and lacked flavor. I also got a piece of toast and it was good. Tarter sauce was typical. Myself and one other couple were the only patrons in the place. I wasn't impressed. Food looked better than it tasted. read more

Austin's Very Own Saltt - Salt & Pepper catfish lunch with shrimp fried rice 3-5-25 - Seafood Near Me - Austin, Texas

I met some friends for lunch here recently. I had never been before, but one of my friends had seen it on social media recently and wanted to try. Parking: nice and easy in the free, open lot in front. Plenty of spaces. Ordering: you order at the counter and then they bring the food to you. There are screens above the counter displaying the food, but they change every 10 seconds or so, which is a little confusing if it is your first time there. The food: The food was ok. I got the grilled shrimp, which came with steamed veggies and cilantro rice. The taste was there, but I felt like there was something missing. At the end of the day, all I was really eating was 6 shrimp and some rice. Not bad, but not amazing, either. The service: attentive when we were ordering, but once we were given our food, the employees left and we didn't see them for 15 minutes. I got up to get a refill on water and waited for almost 5 minutes at the counter, until a member of the kitchen staff saw me and helped me out. A bit odd, but didn't ruin the meal. read more

Austin's Very Own Saltt - Fried rice - Seafood Near Me - Austin, Texas

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Counter Service was very friendly and amiable. You order at the counter then take a number and they bring it to you. The menu on the screen moved too fast to read and the menu taped to the counter was too dark to read. I ordered the shrimp & catfish combo not knowing if it was grilled or fried and got shrimp fried rice with it. Well, it was all fried - the shrimp had a nice tempura batter, the catfish had a cornmeal batter...both very nice. I would have liked the catfish filet to be thicker b/c it was mostly batter, not fish. So there's somebody in the back sprinkling dried red pepper on everything. My dish was inedible. They were kind enough to redo the dish. Still, the fried rice had some kind of funky odor I couldn't identify. It tasted okay - but hmmm. The price was a bit high, I felt for 2 catfish filets and 6 shrimp - $32 or more??? If it weren't for friendly people, I probably wouldn't go back. read more

My family and I have been here a number of times-- we love the food and the customer service is top tier. Our favorites are: boudin balls, grits and the chicken and WAFFLES!! Bless yourself and try the waffles, they are absolutely delicious! They have a wide variety of drinks with fun flavors-- my favorites are any of the daiquiris; and the live DJ always has me dancing out of my seat. It's a great spot for brunch, dinner and parties! read more

My fiancée and I were lucky to try a couple of different things on the menu and were so surprised how much we liked everything!! We tried: The salt and pepper chicken wings (AMAZING 10/10) Boudin balls (9/10 I had never tried this before but so delicious - it's like a rice ball mixed with meats / seafoods) Shrimp fried rice (8/10 came out with boudin balls and it was great) Chicken and waffles (8/10 great waffle and chicken wings were delicious with this) Salt and pepper fries (9/10 just dang good) Fried crawfish tail tacos (9/10 I had never had crawfish before but it was great inside the tacos and the slaw was tasty too!) We also tried some drinks: Frozen daiquiri (mixed green apple and strawberry was so delicious - highly recommend!!) Also pina colada daiquiri had great flavor - not too sweet, just right!! Margarita on the rocks was smooth - great standard margarita! There is plenty of indoor seating and the mural wall is really cool to look at! Great service! read more

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Love love love this place!!!! I have never been disappointed and I've have the pleasure of dining here on several occasions. Enough to know names, don't judge me! The ambiance is perfect for brunch with a live dj on Sundays! The music is not too loud , you can still have converse while enjoying your food. They have different brunch plates but my go to is the salt chicken combo with waffles, grits and cheese eggs. Don't forget the jalapeno ranch! Ask Ms. Alesha for the French 79. You can't go wrong!!! The waffles are sweet enough that you don't even need syrup, but I still do!! The chicken is crispy and perfectly seasoned! The fish and boudin balls are also delicious! As well as the shrimp fried rice! This place is 11/10. The staff is very helpful and attentive! Shout out to Brandon and Alesha who always makes me feel welcomed and at home on very visit! read more

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First time trying this place after it was recommended to me, and I absolutely loved it! I ordered the fish fillet and shrimp fried rice, and it exceeded my expectations. The flavor was amazing, and everything was fresh and delicious. I'll definitely be coming back! read more

Austin's Very Own Saltt - Seafood Near Me - Austin, Texas

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Where do I start?! The staff were welcoming, attentive, patient, and more. The atmosphere was fun! Great music, clean, and spacious seating! The food was chef's kiss! No one in our party had anything bad to say! Catfish fillets- big fillet Catfish tenders-batter only, no cornmeal Fries Shrimp fried rice Fried shrimp Chicken and waffles Cheese grits Oklahoma City was in the place and we'll be back read more

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