10/10 experience and food was amazing. My husband and I are…read morefrom out of town, and I've been craving a seafood boil! I found this place on TikTok and looked up the location and we just drove straight to it. When we arrived I was confused because I expected a restaurant, but instead a food truck. Was I a little skeptical? Of course, I couldn't lie. Regardless, the reviews were great and their food looked amazing on TikTok. I ordered a #3, which came with 1/2 crab, 10 shrimp, 1 sausage, 1 egg, and 1 corn for $30. The seasoning I added was "lil kick" and Chili Limón. When we got back to our hotel, the food was still warm and I cannot say this enough... it was amazing. Absolutely 10/10. The crab was perfectly cooked and the seasoning was perfect. The shrimp came out so smooth and the potatoes were BOMB. I wish I took a picture before eating it all!

The overall service exceeded my expectations, and I truly appreciated the attention to detail and…read morethe welcoming attitude of the staff.

The catfish and fried green tomatoes are stellar. Portions are big and friends have talked up the…read morebuffet (although I can't personally speak to it.) only downside for me is that we were served on styrofoam. The waste is a bummer - otherwise great down home cooking and ambience.

Springhill feels like a restaurant that's been coasting on its reputation for a long time…read more The best thing I can say is that the fryer oil appeared clean. The catfish and fried items weren't greasy, rancid, or carrying that old-oil taste that ruins a meal. For a place centered around fried food, that's important. Beyond that, the experience was pretty underwhelming. The food was bland and forgettable, cafeteria-quality at best. The salad bar was sparse with limited choices, and nearly everything being served on Styrofoam makes the entire place feel cheap and dated. Service was adequate but nothing memorable. Nobody was rude, but there wasn't much attention to detail or hospitality either. What really stood out was the condition of the facility. The restroom looked neglected, and the sink was partially detached from the wall. When customers see maintenance issues that obvious, it raises questions about the overall upkeep of the restaurant. I don't expect fine dining from a catfish buffet, but I do expect decent food, a clean facility, and some pride in presentation. Aside from the fryer oil being in good shape, there wasn't much here that would make me want to return. Pros: Clean-tasting fryer oil, food served hot. Cons: Bland food, limited salad bar, heavy use of Styrofoam, mediocre service, facility needs maintenance.

We were there Saturday afternoon and had excellent food and our server, Elaine, was most pleasant…read moreand helpful with our order.

Garbo's has created a new summer-time lobster roll just for this season! Delightfully light with…read morethe chunks of lobster tossed in a red wine vinaigrette dressing - no heavy butter or mayo needed. The corn salsa adds a bit of zest. The summertime lobster roll may sound unusual, but the taste is light, refreshing and super delish! It comes with your choice of sides, I love their Cesear as well as the garden salad with champagne vinaigrette. Always save room for the fool and creamy Key Lime Pie, created by the owner and made fresh every morning. You can even purchase a whole pie to really elevate your next event at home. The hospitality and service is always exceptional. I loved watching the 3 members of the wait staff assist each other- teamwork at it's finest!

I'm so glad I tried their sampler baked oysters because they're unbelievable tasty!…read moreI really liked the garlic ones they're fabulous. Also, their combo pad thai was heavenly. I really like coming to this place and I tell all my friends about it. For lunch, dinner or appetizers and a drink. The atmosphere is super laid back and comfy and the food is great! I've always get friendly staff and everyone is super helpful.

Most people might not know that Deckhands is actually owned and has it's cuisine influenced by…read moreLaotians! If you love oysters, give them a try. This particular trip, we were the only Asians in the place. Service was on point and we never waited for anything, in fact she had to come back several times while waiting on us! Oysters - we didn't get sick! Gulf oysters with the typical fixings - however the green salsa is a huge hit amongst my friends. Fried Fish (Thai Whole Flounder) - Delicious, flaky, what's not to love?! Make sure to try the sauce! Calimari - probably the only slight letdown. A bit on the chewier side, but definitely still delicious and lightly breaded (a huge plus). Crying Tiger (beef) - I was pleasantly surprised at how good this dish was. Tender and flavorful.

I haven't been here since 2015, and tbh I forgot I went here lol it's been so long. Service was…read moregreat, but we did get sat at a table under a vent that had a lot of condensation and dripped onto me and our table. We had to be seated elsewhere. Bibs and gloves were automatically offered to us, so that was great. I ordered 2 lbs of medium spicy crawfish and it came with several sausage, one corn, one potato. No mushrooms were included with the order, unlike in 2015 apparently. I liked the lemon included in the order. Had a ton of juice and I was able to squeeze it all over my crawfish. Signs in the restaurant said market price of crawfish was $10.99 but the server quoted us $12.99 so idk which one's right. The signs were all handwritten but maybe they hadn't been updated, oh well. I forgot to ask for the garlic butter sauce this time, sadly. I also found a few duds in my order, like tiny crawfish that were mushy and falling apart. I wonder who their crawfish supplier is. Idk who else would care about this, but I do: the bathroom soap dispenser, toilet paper dispenser, and paper towel dispenser are all great. These things can make or break the public bathroom experience so I liked that everything was clean and worked smoothly (and matched).

Oh, man! Quite awhile since we've been here. Not sure why, but today we went for my husband's…read morebirthday. We ordered a huge amount of food. 2 lbs crawfish, extra corn and potatoes, fried oysters, fried shrimp, catfish, fries. Wow. EVERYTHING was soooo good. The fries were hot, crispy, cooked in fresh oil. (I can always tell) Oysters were big and milky and crispy. Fantastic shrimp and catfish. But, let's talk mudbugs! They were huge. Like eat the claws huge. Not a soft one in the batch, either. Our server was so sweet, and really catered to us because it is hubby's birthday, sending us home with THE MOST AMAZING beignets. Best I've ever had, and we've had them in LaFayette and Baton Rouge. Absolutely stellar, trust me! Thank you Haley and Crawfish Shack for making my love's birthday so amazing! We'll see you soon.

My past interactions with seafood broils have not been positive so I had given up. The first was…read morewith a party and was meh but I'm finding out it was the stuff others picked out as well as the flavor( "butter") . The second time was at Joes crab Shack and the crab there was empty and they mixed up the flavors with the incredibly spicy one. Like the saying goes third times the charm. Came here with my fiancé over the weekend. First and foremost the service was great. Our server was very friendly and helpful. She also informed us that they had an all day happy hour so we ordered a pitcher of margarita. Everything came out fast, the flavors were great, and for the price the amount in the bag was great. Will definitely be coming back.

It is hard to find a good Seafood Broil place and it is a little sad I have to drive do far to get…read moreit, but it is worth the drive! If you have a large group, you definitely need to make a reservation in advance. Especially on the weekend! Parking is decent since it's in a shopping center, but on the weekends it is a little difficult. When walking in the atmosphere is great! With a beach vibe and the smell of deliciousness in the air. They are a great drink selection, but the show stopper is the food! From appetizers to the boils! They are all delicious! And the service is usually great! So if you are in the mood for great seafood and good drinks, then look no further because Hook & Reel has it all!

Food was straight fire definitely recommend!!! Went for a co workers bday while on the road, food…read morewas authentic and made to order

We went with another couple friend so we ordered 3 appetizers:…read more - tequeños - mini empanadas - arepitas All were solid choices! Really couldn't go wrong with any of those. Our server was great! She was nice, checked on us and refilled our waters frequently. Entrees: - Pabellion Criollo: meat was a little too salty for my friend's taste but she said the rice balances it out really well. They accommodated her request for scrambled instead of fried eggs. - Asado Negro: Sooo good. It was like, beef and gravy, but better. They allowed me to sub the beans for extra rice - Surf and turf sandwich: Hubby said it was okay but adding more of the green sauce helped a bit - Filet mignon (can't remember the exact name): our other friend liked his staff as well! They also accommodated his request to have the egg on the side. I guess it could be a hole in the wall place since it's in an unassuming small business strip but the music was good and everyone loved the food! Be warned: there is only 1 bathroom so plan your potty break accordingly...

I don't care what anyone says... this is the BEST SEAFOOD BAG BOILS around Austin... yes I know…read morethis is Round Rock but we live in Austin & have tried EVERY place here so we started surrounding areas. The service is top tier! The staff comes by to make sure you're good constantly so you never go long waiting for refills or to get some attention for an issue. The vibe is great, TVs on & the place is always clean. I read a review complaining about the napkins & buckets that's STUPID af. Don't come to a seafood place if tha bothers you. I love that they had the whole roll of brown paper towels so we don't have to keep asking. The buckets are super helpful to clear out the soft shells of the shrimp instead of piling on a plate. The FLAVOR is ALWAYS ON POINT!!! We even tried the other location but the Round Rock location beats it! We always go for date night. It's much lower priced than @Boiling Crab & taste 100x better than their soggy shrimp! Hook & Reel is just a hard pass... it's not flavorful. LA Crawfish is not good & Krab Kings is overpriced for mid food. I make my own seafood boils & ppl would rather buy from me than go to the other locations. Surfin Crab is the only one who beats me! Most times I can't even get a pic because we dive in! Oooh & food is always fast!

I walked into Surfing Crab hoping for one of those unapologetically messy seafood boils -- the kind…read morewhere you're tying your hair back, rolling up your sleeves, and mentally preparing to smell like garlic butter for the rest of the day. Sadly... this wasn't that experience. I ordered the boil with a pound of crab, head‑on shrimp, squid, corn, and those thin little sausage slices you see at most Cajun spots. The seasoning landed squarely in the middle -- not offensive, not impressive, just sitting there like it was waiting for someone to give it direction. I asked for hot, but what I got tasted more like a medium that didn't want to commit. And the shrimp? Head‑on and not deveined. That gave them a gamy, muddy undertone that took away from the whole boil. At this price point, deveining shouldn't be a luxury add‑on. We also tried the appetizer sampler -- calamari, egg rolls, cheese sticks -- and everything tasted suspiciously similar, like it all took the same little swim in the same fryer without a break. Nothing was terrible, but nothing had personality. These were the kind of appetizers you can find anywhere, and not the kind you remember later. My partner ordered the shrimp po'boy, and while the portion was generous, the breading overwhelmed the shrimp. He ended up peeling most of it off just to get to the actual protein. When the breading becomes the main character, that's a sign the dish needs editing. Now, the mixed drinks? Those were actually good -- balanced, not overly sweet, and honestly the highlight of the meal. And I have to give credit where it's due: our waitress was attentive, friendly, and checked on us consistently without hovering. She did everything right. The food just didn't match her level of service. And look... I'm not trying to be dramatic, but I've had better crab at HEB during crawfish season for a fraction of the price. When your grocery‑store boil is hitting harder than the restaurant version, that's saying something. Overall, Surfing Crab wasn't a disaster, but it wasn't memorable either. For the price and the concept, I expected more depth, more spice, and more care in the prep. This one's a pass for me -- especially when I know I can get fresher, better‑seasoned seafood elsewhere without the premium price tag.

On May 2nd I visited Krab Kingz in Pflugerville, I ordered 3 lbs of Cajun crawfish at $10.99 a lb,,…read morebecause I was told that it was mild. Well, I got home and could not eat it. The food was so spicy it burned my tongue and lips. I called them and was told I could come back and place and pay for another full order. They didn't take in consideration that they made a mistake in making the order. They offered no type of reimbursement for the mistake. I have attached picture so you could see the full order is still here. I could not see myself having to go and pay over $30 again with the possibility that I would not be able the eat the second order.

I finally had the opportunity to give this place a try since I heard so much about it. Came on a…read moreThursday for an early lunch thinking it would be busy, but no one in the dining area, with a few take out orders. It was a very peaceful lunch. We received our orders within a few minutes after sitting. The crab clusters were very small, very disappointing. We also ordered the garlic jalapeño and Cajun butter sauces that were okay, nothing spicy at all. The shrimp and sides were cooked perfectly but again, the crab was a disappointment and not worth the distance where I came from. I can make this at home.

Great Mexican food fresh Was there few time and every time…read morewas perfect Clean place great service

I went on a Sunday and there were about 3 or 4 other parties there. Most were sitting at the bar,…read moreI wasn't greeted and there was no acknowledgment from the girl working there so I sat at the bar too for my best chance at service. The red salsa didn't taste like it was made in house but the green salsa did Agua Fresca was good size and not overly sweet Portion of nachos was good Only one server/bartender working so she took a while to take drink and food order Service was lacking but I would go back to try some of their other menu options. Maybe service will be better next time.