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    Fish Shop

    3.9 (63 reviews)
    Open 4:00 pm - 10:00 PM
    Updated 1 month ago

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    Halibut Crudo - excellent!
    Candice N.

    We had a great experience at Fish Shop. Sitting at the bar we realized halfway through the meal that the owner was tending bar / serving us our drinks. Very friendly and very proud of her establishment (I would be too!). It's a cute little spot, perfect for date night. We actually loved the sound / music playing -- we complimented her on the placement of the speakers in the restaurant and how great the sound was coming from the speaker (my husband is a former long-time musician so he notices stuff like that). Everything we ordered was delicious -- save your pennies and splurge.

    1 shrimp
    Elle K.

    Good seafood is hard to come by in Austin but this place has it! Although it will cost you pretty penny, I would say worth it. The vibe in here is fancy but also coastal and cozy. They did a great job for how small the space is inside. Service was extremely personable and helpful. We started with the Caesar salad and lobster toast. Caesar salad was great but nothing out of the ordinary. The lobster toast was something else. The bread was soft but toasty, the lobster was perfectly cooked and the sauce was buttery creamy and savory. Lobster toast is a must order. I also tried just one boiled shrimp because it was almost $7 per shrimp, and it was the best shrimp I've had in Austin. Perfectly cooked. I wish they had them on a happy hour menu. For my entree, I tried their famous fish sandwich. It was good but not great. The fish batter was crunchy but the whole sandwich was too salty. It was good to try but would definitely try something else next time. We also tried the branzino. The fish was cooked perfect but the dish was also very salty. Overall, really liked the vibes in this place and the appetizers we had. Definitely want to come back and try more. They often have specials that look great and the happy hour also looks great. Came in on a weekday and was able to sit at the bar right away without a reservation. Parking is just street parking on E 6th.

    Ariadna S.

    We walked in right at opening on Sunday afternoon and were able to get a table for two. The restaurant is decorated in an everything fish. It was not busy and we got our food somewhat fast, but also we only ordered two things total because we already had drinks and some oysters elsewhere just earlier. We ordered lavash which was not bad but a little plain. I felt like maybe a bit more citrus would benefit it. Schnitzel was interesting and also quite filling. I don't have much more to say about this restraint but overall it was a good experience.

    Sunny C.

    Good sea food spot with a bit of unconventional dishes. Service here is quite good. Everything inside is fish themed. The food and drinks is on the higher side but it's still worth a try. We already pregamed elsewhere so we couldn't get a chance to try the drinks. It seemed like reservations get filled on weekends towards mid shift but we were able to get a walk in at an earlier time.

    Elaine D.

    Service was great. Our bartender was super helpful in deciding drinks. Some items were a bit sweet but others may enjoy it.

    Lobster toast
    Adrianna H.

    Not pictured is the dressed oysters but they are an absolute must, we are still talking about them and the lobster toast. Such a fun casual but great spot to get your oyster and seafood fix. The options are great, the staff is super nice and we will be back! We loved sitting on the sidewalk and people watching. Highly recommend putting fish shop on your try soon list!

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    Matt L.

    Went out for a night on the town in East Austin and stopped in for happy hour at Fish Shop. I've been wanting to check out their Filet O'Fish Shop sandwich and it delivered. This sandwich is worth every penny. A beautifully fried and crispy beer battered Pacific rock cod filet, laid on a bed of house made pickles and thinly shredded cabbage, topped with American cheese and a beautiful house made five herb tartar sauce. It all comes together on a clarified butter toasted brioche bun fresh from Sour Duck Market. This is easily the fanciest fish sandwich I've had and it just shot to the top of my list of some pretty amazing fish sandwiches. It paired perfectly with a great $7 house Martini. I will return to try some of their other amazing looking seafood on my next outing to Austin.

    Brandy C.

    Popped in for the first time for happy hour during SXSW. Their happy hour runs from 3-5pm, so it's really meant for folks that don't work, are on vacay, off for the day or work from homers. I opted for a dozen oysters ($2 each) and a couple of beers (not on happy hour). My friend tried the $14 Le Beef Burger and thought it was pretty good! Loved the decorations and the fish shaped water bottles. For you patio diners, there's a few small tables on their sidewalk patio!

    Halibut Crudo
    Steven L.

    I've been craving some fried fish recently, so I've been wanting to try Fish Shop out. Halibut Crudo (5/5): Beautiful dish, visually and on the palate. Very fresh flavor, good balance of citrus, and the random spots of chili oil made it a dish that I could just eat forever. Caesar Salad (2.5/5): Full romaine lettuce pieces, tossed very evenly. I simply just don't think a Caesar salad is that good if there are no anchovies (or not enough) on it. Also the full lettuce leaves meant that the leafy ends Filet-O-Fish (5/5): This is what I came here for and it did not disappoint. Just a really quality fried fish sandwich, great ratios, love the tartar sauce, crispy bread and all. This hit the spot. Fries (thick cut) (5/5): The fish sandwich didn't come with fries so we ordered some for a side. They actually have both thin and thick cut fries, but we opted for thick cut because that was their OG version. I've actually never had thick cut fries this good. Perfectly salted, crispy on the outside, with enough substance inside. Additionally, it came with a tartar sauce, which I think is the best sauce for fries (unpopular opinion, I'm sure). Overall, my experience here was solid. The service was good, and they answered any question we had and provided recommendations. I'm not sure about their other menu items, but the Filet-O-Fish was excellent.

    Angela B.

    Did a walk in on a Thursday and found out they are finally on Open Table to make reservations. Was able to snag a seat at the bar which the restaurant wasn't too busy at first. Had the lobster toast, branzino and a glass of reisling. Lobster toast was amazing, the branzino was good. The beans for me weren't a huge fan and the skin on the fish was inconsistently crisp. The outter edges were great but the middle in a few sports wasn't seared/crisp at all. Service was decent, a guest that sat during my meal was notified of the specials. I wasn't informed of the special and couldn't hear what it was. Perhaps a manager, only person without apron and behind the scenes, put a glass directly into the ice bin. Can't say that's sanitary nor safe if the glass broke. Would I return? Not sure the lobster toast was definitely the star. But nothing else stood out for a repeat visit.

    Spaghetti and clams, fish sandwich, thick cut fries
    Brittany L.

    This is such a cute restaurant in east Austin. Definitely gives me a NYC vibe! I came here for date night and left with a full tummy and happy heart! We started with drinks- I got the house white wine and my boyfriend got the salty dog. Both were delicious! Then we got the halibut crudo and OMG this was the star of the night. Fresh halibut and the perfect spice from the chili crunch. Definitely and must! For entrees, I ordered the spaghetti and clams. The noodles and sauce were to die for. The clams were so fresh it was like I was eating them from the sea. It was very salty, which I didn't mind, but just a heads up! The fish sandwich and chips were superb! Who knew something so basic could be SO delicious. The service was so kind and had great recommendations. They are very busy for dinner but we had reservations and were able to get seated really fast. Overall, it was a great experience and I'd love to come back!

    Michael L.

    Many reviews have commented on pricing. I'd give Fish Shop 4 stars with the caveat that it's worth it with happy hour and if you use Inkind app for its built-in discount. Skip the crudo, which was too salty and barely had any fish. Do order oysters and fish sandwich from HH menu. Spaghetti with clams was salty but otherwise well-done. Burger not too shabby. Service was friendly but not the most attentive. Ambiance reminded me of legit coastal seafood restaurant despite being in landlocked ATX.

    Halibut crudo...took a couple of bites
    Aris O.

    Josie *spellcheck, was my server and she was amazing. Greeted me and sat me down immediately even though my party wasn't full there. Once my other friends arrived she was attempted and gave us a complete run down of the menu! I ended up ordering the Halibut Crudo, fish & chips, oysters/clams/mussels. Everything came out fresh and exactly as described. Me and my friends Loved our meals and will definitely be returning!

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    other than the incredible food, the SERVICE from the sweetest host to the most thoughtful servers stole the show!

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    Overall great food and great service. The fish sandwich was awesome! Small place but the environment was good.

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    First time visiting. Wow, everything was great and fresh. The staff was happy and the service was excellent. I cant wait to return..

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