This is the second time we have visited Plank Provisions. Our server was amazing, we got a dozen…read moreoysters each and some wine for dinner. We felt so cared for by the server and the assistant manager Delaney. She came over to check on us which no one ever does anymore. This really made the whole experience worth it. We will definitely be back.

Had a very tasty lunch. Wabi sabi salad and lemon shrimp on the side. They gave me some toast to go…read morealong with (not usually included.) Excellent dressing and fresh greens. Very well prepared shrimp. I sat at the bar and the bartender gave me excellent service. I'd certainly come back. It is pricey but all the nice seafood places are.

I enjoy coming here on Friday or Saturday evenings. I like to sit in the bar and listen to their…read morehouse musician. He plays. Music on request but usually sings music from the 60s, for example Nat King Cole, Frank Sinatra, Hank Williams, etc I also like to get a dozen raw oysters and listen to the music. It's a perfect way to eat dinner! The hostests, servers, bartenders, and kitchen work in harmony. The costs are a little high but worth it.

We thoroughly enjoyed our date night at Freda's! The atmosphere was warm and inviting, and the live…read morejazz-style singer in the bar area created the perfect ambiance. We started with the fondue appetizer and it was absolutely delicious. My husband ordered the seafood basket with a side of crawfish mac and cheese. While the seafood was great, the mac and cheese was a bit disappointing, it was overcooked and could have used more seasoning, which is the only reason I'm giving 4 stars instead of 5. I ordered the salmon, which was cooked perfectly and full of flavor. Overall, we had a wonderful experience and will definitely be back!

Holiday party #4 tonight...we met a friend of ours for a holiday party being held at Simar. While…read morethe Mexican seafood restaurant has been open for 4 years, this is the first time we have visited. The hostess provided tortilla chips along with ceviche, guacamole and salsa. We ate lightly as we were heading to a dinner holiday party. The appetizers were absolutely delicious. I got to speak with Chef Manny and and Carina, the general manager to gain some insights about the business. Mexican Cocina is based on the cooking method and seasonings. The foods can be cooked over fire, oven or in the stove. Their unique value proposition is that you can choose your seafood from the case and the restaurant staff prepares the food to your liking. The restaurant is very large with different size rooms for rental. For large party rentals the spend minimum is $1000 and during the week it is $800. Such a nice find relatively close to home...definitely will return...

Not sure what happened here but this restaurant does not resemble the high ratings and reviews here…read moreon Yelp. Visited on a weeknight and left thoroughly underwhelmed. The bartender was very friendly and attentive to us but the food was very disappointing. We started with the ceviche tropical, which is consists of shrimp and fruit/veggies. It was very underseasoned and did not seem to be well marinated. Moreover, the dish had a fishiness to it that was a turnoff. The chips served with the ceviche had oil collecting on them (see photo). I've had good ceviche in the U.S. and Mexico and this was not it. The main entree was the Tacos Nayarit (fish tacos). The portions of fish were microscopic and also lacked flavor. The Spanish rice served on the side was the worst I've had in a restaurant. It was wet, old and gummy (see photo). The black beans didn't taste bad but they were superheated as if they were warmed in a microwave. Overall, the food was pretty horrible. So very sad as I was hoping to find a good Mexican seafood option in Austin. I was told that this restaurant is owned by the same folks that operate Casa Chapala, where I have had great experiences. Hopefully this place will improve over time.

Great place for a meal with maybe a Cajun twist…read more The servers are so nice and quick to make rounds. We sat in a comfy booth with sports on all the televisions. We ordered blacked chicken breast with new potatoes spicy and a cold beer. They have full bar and great music playing while you eat. They have a nice dessert choices and we love the relaxed and casual atmosphere.

First Timer - Ordered a shrimp po-boy with no lettuce and extra pickles along with fries to go…read more When I got to my office and opened up the bag, I had five fried shrimp, two hush puppies, and fries. I ate it, and it was good, but it ain't what I ordered. So for that, minus one star.

Another amazing stop at Garbo's. I ordered the seasonal lobster roll - Hatch Chili Lobster Roll…read more Simply fabulous fusion of creamy hatch chili butter and succulent lobster. The salad with champagne vinaigrette was fresh and fantastic. Had to save room for the number 1 of all time key lime pie. As usual the service was 5 stars. Barkley is the role model of an efficient, friendly and caring waitress. Already planning my next trip to Garbo's!

Dropped back into Garbo for an early dinner before driving a while. Although I didn't partake in…read morethe Happy Hour ($5 off select appetizers), I went for the OG Fish Burrito (Mahi Mahi). I know last time I got the clam chowder but hey, it was 102° outside! One thing that never ceases to amaze me is the cleanliness of the restaurant. It's wasn't too busy but the music was on the loud side. Maybe a touch lower please? The burrito was really nice. I thought that maybe my Mahi Mahi would be a little thicker? The fish seemed slim in comparison to the whole of the "Maines" entree. Jalapeño slices accompanied for some pizzazz. The sauce was flavorful and left no shortage of drips. I chose the side of fries. Perfectly made and absolutely screams fresh cut & fried. There's only one problem with them. They tasted fishy. That's because they fry them in the same fryer as the fish is fried. Not my kind of expectation with perfectly golden crisps. I would advise using a stand alone fryer for potatoes only please. Knox my server was very kind and hospitable & we enjoyed talking about the best hot sauce in the world which is found here, Belize's Marie Sharp's. That's a real winner to accompany your meal. Garbo's is classy but to get lobster which is what they're known for, you're going to have to pay for it. It was unfortunately a higher ticket item than I was willing to go for. Definitely improved in value from last time, thank you Garbo's. It's a nice place to dine & I hope to continue getting a superb value when I'm able to visit there again.

This restaurant was pretty good and the food came out in less than 10 min! The service was good and…read moreI liked how he was very efficient. The restaurant has lots of seating and it has a very chill vibe. There are plenty of TVs to watch sports games and there is a bar as well. Calamari: The calamari was very crispy and a good portion. The flavor was also very neutral and there was not any weird tastes. However, I wish the calami came out warmer as it was a bit lukewarm when it arrived to the table. Shell Shocker: This boil was really good! The portion is good and the prices are standard. I got the Hook & Reel special blend and it was extremely flavorful and yummy. Next time, I am going to get the spicy because the mild had ZERO spice. This boil came with corn, two potatoes, crab, and shrimp.

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.

Visiting Austin and loving all the choices for all things FOOD! Found this place and decided to…read moregive 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.

Service: 5/5 Drink:…read more3/5 Food: 3/5 Came by for dinner and said I trust you to the cashier, so here was what he got: -Miami vice - solid, not as boozy as he or other helpers have claimed! -combo plate with salt and pepper shrimp and salt and pepper wings. Ok so yes I gave it a 3/5 but here's why. It leaned a little one note.. the shrimp fried rice was just okay. the jalapeño ranch wasn't giving either Jalapeño or ranch, it leaned more like a tartar sauce. It also came with a side of sauce that I wouldn't call cocktail sauce but had spice in it and I wasn't sure what to use it with. Now THAT was great! Also the fry on both the chicken and the shrimp were good. Parking is ample - you just might get some characters in the lot. They'll leave you alone

I invited friends to try Juicy Claws with me, since new ownership had taken it over a while ago,…read moreand I was not disappointed. It's past crawfish season, so we didn't do any of the signature boils. But it's a broad menu with Viet/Thai curries, fried rice, pasta, and other special dishes. The turmeric mini-pancakes are phenomenal flavor bomb appetizers that really show off the chef's originality and taste balance, with a bit of crawfish tail, tangy/hot sauce, with a tiny dollop of coconut crema. I also really enjoyed the generous portion of the "Chef's Special", lightly battered and fried fish with vegetables and a pineapple-tamarind sauce. A couple of my friends went with the Cajun fried rice with shrimp and liked it. The server was attentive and responsive and kept things moving. He calls everyone "boss", endearing though trite. The space is big and kept informal by large photos of the dishes. They're located in a low-traffic aging shopping strip, unfortunately, which has gradually slid downhill over the last 20 years until now it is one of the parking lots that gets used for traveling carnivals. Don't let that deter you. This, like Special Noodle in the same strip, is a good place with a twist.

We really enjoyed the shrimp and crab here. We asked for bread, so we could dip it in the sauce -…read moresuper yummy! The server was so chilled and helpful. We asked him to mix all the sauces into one and he did that for us. We came in late, so there weren't too many people at the restaurant. Ambiance is not very upscale because it was very nice with big pics of food plates and a seafood theme. They also have Thai food and options for your veggies friends too :)