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    Bill’s Oyster

    4.2 (176 reviews)
    Open 11:00 am - 10:00 pm
    Updated 1 month ago

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    BILL’S OYSTER ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Classy
    Happy hour specials
    Outdoor seating
    Dogs allowed

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    Happy hour for 2 people with food and drinks
    Beth M.

    Everything at Bill's Oyster was on point. The happy hour oyster flight was super fresh and beautifully plated, and the crab & andouille hush puppies were fantastic. The real standout was the Bill's Burger--an absolute must-order. Our drinks (a dirty martini and a lemon drop) were spot-on, and Emily gave us outstanding service at the bar. We'll definitely be back!

    Happy Hour Oyster
    Airon A.

    Decided to try Bill's Oyster during happy hour from 3:00 to 5:00 p.m. Was walking around downtown Austin and saw the lovely patio area and decided to stop in. Went inside to check in and was seated on the patio without a reservation. They had a beer and a shot offer for $8 so I had a mezcal shot and added an oyster to it. Also had $10 martinis and I ordered a cocktail to enjoy as well. We ordered 18 of the $3 oysters and they were were fresh, clean, and well-shucked, exactly what you want when you're there for a classic oyster experience. The happy hour pricing made it even better, so it felt like a great value for the quality. Discovered they had $2 oysters from the gulf so we ordered 6 more of those. These were larger in size than the others and a bit more filling. The oysters were served with horseradish, cocktail and mignonette sauce for a fresh and flavorful bite. Service was friendly and attentive, and everything came out quickly. It's a great spot whether you're meeting friends or just stopping in for a casual bite and a drink. Definitely a great place to try oysters happy hour, would love to return and try items from their regular menu.

    Happy hour burger 100/10
    Monica Q.

    Avid happy hour attendee at bills oyster here and the burger, oysters and tuna tartare is an absolute must try. THE TRIFECTA. The dirty martini as well. Chefs kiss!!! Won't ever let you down. The burger just melts in your mouth perfectly. Also, sit outside if you can during happy hour it's a vibe!

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    Michelle D.

    Saw someone on Instagram who visits local spots and tries to prove they can eat there for $25 or less. Challenge accepted. This is a cute quantity little place. They do have a good selection of food items on happy hour plus mind you $10 martinis! By far my favorite which surprised me was their hamburger. There's a special something about it that we had to order another for the table. While our party of 4 didn't quite skimp out of there under $25.... I definitely could come back and make that happen with just an extra dirty Martini and a burger.

    Indoor Area
    Samantha J.

    We've had our eyes on Bill's Oyster for a long time, and we're happy to report they are absolutely worth the hype everyone talks about! We originally knew them for their insanely fresh seafood (and yes, it really is that fresh), but what we weren't expecting was how incredible their brunch would be! From the moment we walked in, our host Aubrey set the tone. He was incredibly attentive, knowledgeable, and friendly, exactly the kind of person you want guiding you through a menu full of heavy hitters and what feels like big decisions in the moment! We made reservations ahead of time since the space is on the smaller side and wanted to ensure we get an inside spot since we were celebrating our anniversary. It wasn't packed when we arrived, but I'd still recommend booking a reservation just to be safe. They also have a super cute and quaint patio which looks like it would be incredible when the whether cooperates! Now... the food. We've seen and heard lots about their seafood, happy hour and of course their famous burger, but hardly saw anything about brunch so we knew that was what we wanted to hit! Cause we're different like that! Honestly, brunch is where they surprised us the most. Every single dish was high quality, beautifully executed, and full of flavor! The oysters, seasonal crudo, and michelada clams (coming from a non michelada person) lived up to their reputation, but the brunch menu? Next level! We got the Chicken Fried Waygu Steak topped with a crawfish tasso gravy which was large, in charge and incredibly crispy! It was the hubby's fav! I had my eye on the Johnny Cakes topped with Smoked Salmon and the Banana Foster Stuffed French Toast and YUP, those were the stars for me! The Johnny Cakes aka basically an incredibly delicious fluffy cornbread muffin felt so light and refreshing paired with their salmon and creme fraiche. But honestly if you go, you HAVE to try the Bananas Foster stuffed French Toast. (Whether you want it as your main or dessert, not only is the presentation beautiful, the bruleed bananas on top, the luxurious filling, fluffy brioche, everything about it was like heaven sent an angel to my plate) It was hands down one of the best we've had in Austin! Absolute must-order! Drink wise, we're tequila and beer people and absolutely LOVED the Mexican martini! This was my second ever Mexican Martini and I can officially say I might be converted from a margarita lover! Perfectly balanced in flavors, but you might not be walking perfectly balanced after two of them (in the best way of course) haha! Since we were celebrating our anniversary they even brought us a slice of cheesecake (they made sure to ask if we still had room in the tank) and YUP, also worth it! They even fly it in straight from the bronx! Its like no other cheesecake we've ever had, seriously! If you love cheesecake and you want a taste of the east coast, then you better pull the trigger on this! Eat it there or take it to go, you won't regret it! Whether you're here for brunch, seafood, or both, Bill's delivers on EVERY FRONT! We left full, happy, and already know we need to head back for more! Highly recommend!

    Happy hour hush puppies
    Kim H.

    Came for happy hour. Didn't know I should make a reso for 3pm so the small amount of tables they have inside were booked and it was raining so sitting outside was not an option. We took a corner at the bar. The crab and andouille hushpuppies were my favorite snack but they did over cook the outside, I also loved the Brussel sprouts but I never turn down brussel sprouts where ever I go. The burger was good. Worth the $10

    Lobster Roll
    Jed M.

    Really loved my meal at Bill's! Classic oyster bar with classy and charming atmosphere! Loved the oldies music playing which fit the vibe perfectly! Received friendly and attentive service! Amazing happy hour! I experienced the happy hour Tito's martini ($10) and the Bill's burger ($10)! Both were fantastic and what a deal! I also couldn't resist but to try the lobster roll ($39) which hit the spot. Unique flavor as more herby than other rolls I've had but it was delicious- only could have been stuffed with more meat given the price!

    Colorado tower
    Teri K.

    My first time at Bill's, we enjoyed a lovely meal for my birthday. Wonderful selection of fresh seafood. The Colorado tower was very filling for two people. The shrimp cocktail were huge and we enjoyed having a selection of East Coast oysters. We also tried the mozzarella sticks with caviar, the burger (juicy and delicious) and the grouper fingers (extra crunchy and served with a divine garlic tartar aïoli). Each plate was delicious and the restaurant was very sweet to surprise me with a slice of their delicious not too sweet cheesecake for dessert. Wonderful service. It is a bit loud inside, but I would like to try the lovely patio on a future visit.

    Lobster roll and hush puppies (@food.edventures on IG)
    Edlyn W.

    Came here for lunch with the husband. It's not often that he compliments how well-seasoned every dish is! We ordered quite the spread, but some of the standouts were the fried green tomatoes (believe it or not, they were so good), tuna tartare, lobster roll (the meat was so succulent), and the fried grouper fingers (like fancy fish sticks!). The oysters were super fresh, the mac & cheese was creamy and delicious, and even the crab BLT was fantastic. We also tried the Boston Club cocktail, refreshing and good. Now that I'm reading all the other reviews, it looks like we'll have to come back for their burger at happy hour!

    Steak tartare, with a glass of the still rosé from provence
    Lucy V.

    OK, I came here two years ago when they first opened and it was one of my favorite oyster spots. But now this new happy hour they have is just phenomenal and it is every single day of the week. You definitely need to make a reservation or else you will wait forever for a seat. And I recommend you to make reservations weeks in advance. They're happy hour is so good. They have the martinis and burger and oysters on happy hour. Every time we come, we get the oysters and the burger. You just can't go wrong with it. It is so good there. Definitely my favorite place for oysters. And you can't beat the martinis. Also, it does not have to be just a dirty martini. It can be a flavored martini. I tend to do a cosmopolitan because it is delicious there. They just know how to make them so well. Place is so cute in there now I will say the only downfall is you come out of there smelling like food, but the food makes it worth it.

    Seafood tower
    Kenzie T.

    Delicious food and great service! We had the seafood tower which was a generous serving of food for a good price, and everything was truly delicious. Great variety of cocktails - enjoyed the orange soda one as well as the elderflower one. It's cute inside, outside there is a decent amount of homeless around (nothing they can avoid) so that's something to keep in mind. Amazing manger and service.

    Bar area
    Caleb H.

    Really great happy hour - $10 burger paired with either $5 fries, or $6 crab and andouille hush puppies. You cannot get food this good for a price like this anywhere else in Austin. Plus $3 oysters. What a treat

    Megan A.

    Good food, good service, good vibes! I wish there were more oyster bars like this in Fort Worth but I will visit again when I'm in Austin.

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