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    Deckhand Oyster Bar

    3.9 (1.3k reviews)
    ModerateSeafood, Thai, Soup
    Open 11:00 am - 10:30 pm
    Updated 3 months ago

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    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Dogs allowed
    Happy hour specials

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    Side salad - very fresh with homemade dressing options
    Elissa P.

    I've been to this location a few times and the others as well but this one's closest to me in my honey so we have dinner there last night. Service was Stellar we got in really quickly even though it was very busy and were taking care of right away once we sat down. My partner's been coming here for years and he always gets the exact same thing which is the 10 piece shrimp basket with fries and a salad I on the other hand absolutely adore the Thai food as well as the Cajun & seafood items. Both are executed well. I LOVE the calamari salad with glass noodles. They had a special lumping style wggeoll appetizer I had to try. Fabulous! This is a staple in out repertoire.

    Calimari
    Randy W.

    Most people might not know that Deckhands is actually owned and has it's cuisine influenced by Laotians! 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.

    Amber W.

    Deckhand is consistently good. Oysters are always fresh and the pad Thai is a generous portion with great flavor. Service is always good even when they are busy (which is most of the time!)

    Menu - august 2025
    Chrissy N.

    Another great visit especially during Texas crawfish season. This place is a jam for casual seafood dining with twist of a southeast Asian flavors. We continue to enjoy their stable pad Thai dish along with their huge portion of Lao papaya salad. They use fresh Thai chili so make sure you order your spicy level with caution. Try their house sauce with half shelled oysters, your taste buds will go wild.

    Sampler broiled oysters
    Carol I.

    This was a enjoyable journey for us... My husband and I found ourselves up in Austin for the day so we decided to go on a little adventure as this isn't exactly "in Austin", but more suburbia. He had worked in the area several times over the years and discovered Deckhand since his construction crew were staying at a hotel nearby. He kept telling me how much he enjoyed his meals there and wanted to share the experience with me. We had the Shrimp Diablo, broiled oyster sampler, and fried banana with ice cream. The menu is extensive with a wide variety. The family history of own gulf fishing boats is cool too. If you find yourself in the area, why not give Deckhand a try.

    3 pounds of Crawfish
    Jeff B.

    Great food! Good flavor and not too spicy. I had the oysters and the etouffe. Both delicious! My daughter had the crawfish and she loved them. Our server worked with us and came back often to ensure we were not wanting anything. The Ambiance was okay. There is indoor and outdoor seating. They are even ready for Christmas with there tree already up, or maybe not taken down. All tge same a good time.

    Isabella M.

    The food is a mix of seafood and Asian cuisine for sure. I got the calamari salad without onions. As well as the banana dessert I've forgotten the name of and the mango sticky rice desert. (Definitely ask for no sesame seeds!!) Our waiter was really naive and she was so sweet but definitely overworked. It seems she was working at least 8-12 tables as I Couldn't tell where the other waiter was? She was the only one I saw in my half of the restaurant I was in. Expect a wait to sit and then a wait for the food itself. Am I running to come back? No. But if someone suggested coming back I'd be okay with it.

    catfish
    Amanda L.

    Went here to watch the first NFL game of the season. They had lots of TVs and the vibe was up. Our waitress was 10/10 very friendly and good at her job. The hostess was maybe having a bad day but the waitress made up for it heavy. We ordered the 3 pc catfish which came with fries and the spicy thai basil stir fry with pork and fried pickles. We also ordered some Fried pickles: 3/5 just average nothing special. They are spears which makes more room to be soggy but it wasn't overly salty which I appreciate. Catfish: 2/5 the fish had no seasoning and the fries tasted frozen and stale. Best part was the hush puppies. Spicy thai basil stirfry: actually solid spice but a little too salty and not enough rice for me. The egg was cooked nicely though. Service and vibe: 5/5 I would consider coming back here for a game but maybe would consider some other places too.

    Basil Stir fry
    Alex L.

    The oysters were good overall, though a few were a bit too salty. Some were topped with cheese and green onions, while another set came with tomatoes and cheese. Nice variety in toppings, though flavors could've been more balanced. The pad se ew a bit on too salty for me, but the noodle texture was good chewy and cooked just right. Tho, I don't recommend. The stir fry has a nice basil flavor to it. The sauce is similar to a sweet soy.

    Papaya Salad
    Leng L.

    This place is a must try!!! The food was delicious, the service was great. On a Friday night with a group of 9 they seated us under 20 minutes! Highly recommend. We had a lot more food but I forgot to take pictures.

    Crying Tiger
    Preslie K.

    Thai sliced beef mixed with a spicy cilantro lime sauce and served with lettuce wedges. This was sooooo good, it's so hard finding gluten free meals at restaurants but this will be my GO-TO when I come here!

    Wendy Q.

    I ordered crawfish, because yes it's the season!! And added potatoes and sausages, OMG, they were so good (ofc regular) because I can't do spicy. We also ordered fried and fresh oysters and they were a huge success in our table. You gotta TRY this restaurant out

    Stephanie P.

    Came in today for table of 2 aroudn 530pm. We were sat immediately and the waitress came over shorty after. I was craving crawfish and shrimp and well as my go tos, the spring rolls and Salt&pepper calamari! Everything was Cooke perfectly except the potatoes , they were over boiled and water logged. Flavor of everything else was delicious as expected however the crawfish and shrimp we ordered "spicy"and it was more on the mild side but flavor was amazing I didn't miss the spice much!

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    Unique establishment with classic seafood dishes and some with an Asian twist. Will definitely go back- plus service was great.

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    This has become more of a dive bar than a family place since its move. Oysters were gritty, lousy drinks, terrible seating, noisy

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    Very impressed by the new location and the food. I had the catfish for lunch and it was great! And the server was very friendly, too.

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    Ask the Community - Deckhand Oyster Bar

    Are they still cooking live crawfish?

    Will patrons and staff still be required to wear masks beginning March 10th?

    Yes however you can remove the mask when you're eating or drinking only

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