This is really a 4.5ish review, but... We wanted fish & chips to celebrate the royal wedding so we finally made the long journey across town to try out Mongers. The parking lot was reserved for a children's birthday party (?!?), so we had to park down the street and walk back. No big deal, really, but what a choice for a children's party. Once inside, the decor was very attractive and the fresh fish on display as we entered was a good sign. We ordered the crudo, a Bibb lettuce salad and dish & chips to share. The crudo was fresh, a bit spicy and very delicious. The salad had Bibb lettuce, bleu cheese, fresh sliced pear and thinly sliced almond. Fresh and lovely ingredients. Where it went terribly awry was the vanilla bean dressing. It was like vanilla syrup had been poured on our sale, so gross. We picked out the pear and cheese and left most of the dressed lettuce. The server didn't ask us about it, so I commented on "dessert" later. Such a shame to ruin lovely ingredients with a hideous dressing. Then the fish & chips came. Perfection! Lots of perfectly cooked chips, thick cod planks with a nice coating and tasty slaw. Some of the best I've ever had; we both wished we weren't sharing them. Mongers excels at seafood, not salad dressing. read more

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Had a fine dinner here last night with burrata and arugula salad, linguine and clams, and red snapper tacos. Great wines and great service. (Thank you, Dustin.) read more

I was prepared to love this place because, seafood. Unfortunately it was not to be. The good-- There is "some" free parking Cute, clean, modern interior Fresh fish market William Chris' Mouvedre The not so good-- Our server. Never smiled, was oft "away" Pretentious. Tell me it's blue marlin. I don't speak Japanese Fried shrimp-$12 for 4, perfectly crispy fresh pieces. With zero seasoning. Fried snapper collar-see above Baked oysters-too much cream, several shards of shell. Seriously!? Fried green tomatoes- sliced too thickly, undercooked The "meh"-- The raw offering of the day. Blue marlin with a spicy seasoning. Actually a good buy, but it didn't taste all that fresh. Maybe it was overdressed. Bibb salad, ok, but very little blue cheese and a seriously dull dressing IF I go back, it will be to purchase fish for home prep, but even then, I'm betting Quality Seafood is better deal. read more

I have visited Mongers a few times now and have tried a variety of menu options and to date have not been let down once. This is my delicious seafood go to and I have referred many people to the restaurant that agree and also referred. Thank you so much for always being solid from fresh food to more than helpful team. read more

My partner and I went to Mongers because we were craving oysters on the half shell, and saw that we had not tried this place. The oysters (and service) were fantastic, but come prepared to drop some cash! Atmosphere is good, a tad bit small and the counter-height tables were uncomfortable (I'm short so maybe that's another me issue) along with the chairs... Kept bumping my elbows on the arm rests and this made drinking wine VERY interesting and awkward. Would go again when I am more financially prepared! read more

Came for a workday lunch. The food is indeed tasty (I'd give the food four stars), but the portions are TINY! And for these prices? One of us got the crab cake sammie, one of us got the scallops, and I got mussels starter (to be fair to Mongers, the mussels are not billed as a main dish). All three of us were still hungry after finishing our meals! We all ordered gumbo after we had eaten our main dishes to fill up. If you love seafood, it's probably worthwhile to visit Mongers, just be prepared to splurge. (Also, the bar stools at the high tables are difficult to maneuver. I didn't incorporate this into my rating.) read more

Fantastic seafood! Some of the best oysters I've ever had. The crabcake was amazing! So good that my girlfriend ordered a second one. Shoestring french friends were perfectly cooked, skinny and not too crispy. read more

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Um so glad I came here on a client's suggestion! I had the Poké Bowl, half spring mix, half rice and all the fixings! Being from New England, I am SO picky about seafood and constantly concerned about freshness, especially in a landlocked city. Mongers blew my mind - a little pricey for lunch but definitely worth the splurge for a delicious, fresh meal! read more

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Overall a good place. The seafood is great and the staff is knowledgeable. Been here a few times and each time have left sated and happy. The wine selection is great and they have an awesome brunch. read more

Came to Mongers on a Saturday afternoon for brunch. We arrive around 12:30pm and was greeted by a friendly host. It was empty except two other tables so we were seated instantly. The weather was super nice so we chose to sit at their outside patio which was decorated really cute and gave off a beachy vibe. I especially loved how they had these transparent covers surrounding the patio so dust and bugs couldn't get to us since the restaurant was right by a busy street. Our server, Forest, was very informative with the menu and gave us plenty of time to choose. Finally we decided on: D R I N K S: 2 carafe sangria for $20 each. Each carafe filled up 4+ full wine glasses. Perfect for our party of 4. The sangria was very refreshing and had a well balance mixture of sweetness and liquor A P P E T I Z E R: - one dozen of clams ($16) & one dozen of the chefs choice oysters ($36). Although the clams are a lot smaller than I expected, they were fairly delicious and fresh. Oysters were just okay :\ - Baked Oysters ($16): six half shell oysters baked with cheese and breadcrumb. It was alright. E N T R E E - Pei Mussels ($14): my lady friend got this as her main entree and she enjoyed it very much. Came with a good amount of Mussels and mini loaf of bread. - Short Rib Hash ($15): holy mackerel, this dish was great. Came out in a mini iron skillet; it was sizzling hot. On top were two sunny side eggs, onions, and tomatoes and underneath is this mixture of short ribs and sweet potatoes. The flavors were insanely good and appetizing. I couldn't stop eating after my first bite! The short rib was moist, tender, and flavorful. Simply delicious and filling. - Low Country Benedict ($18): both the bf's got this dish and WE were all thrilled they did cause we kept eating off their plates! Haha. Well, just the potatoes for me since it was a crab cake Benedict and I'm allergic to crab. :( But the potatoes were enough to capture all my tastebuds !! - Brussel Sprouts ($6): unknowingly how much we ordered and since we were starving, we decided to ask for a side of Brussels sprouts. Cause who doesn't like these oven roasted babies anyways?!? Anyhow, they were yummy. S E R V I C E: Service was attentive and friendly but a bit slow on the food part. Forest checked in occasionally to see how we're doing. Only downside was that the food took a while to come out as was the drinks. Took 15 minutes for the sangria to come and another half and hour for just the platter of oysters and clams. We informed Forest about it and he was apologetic. Overall, not a bad place for brunch and drinks. Ambiance was casual and relaxing. Service was efficient. read more

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This place has a great raw bar. You have to try something off the raw bar menu. We got the daily ceviche which was fresh and delicious. The roasted shishito peppers are addictive and not spicy but flavorful. The buttermilk fried gulf shrimp was decent. It was not that remarkable. For dinner, I got the northeast scallops which was a solid scallop dish. The scallops were perfectly cooked and definitely not over-seasoned which can be an issue with some scallop dishes. As a group we shared the charred broccoli, brussel sprouts and lobster mac+ cheese with black truffle and cheddar. The broccoli and and brussel sprouts were delicious. I think the brussel sprouts were my favorite because the glaze was to die for! The lobster mac and cheese was bland. I did not taste any of the black truffle that was promised. Parking was abundant although you may have to park in one of the pay spots. Overall, there are good selections here. read more

Always enjoy coming here and always leave thinking I need to remember to come more often. Great inside decor...also with large outdoor covered patio which even on a hot day is very pleasant. Always tons of off menu specials and seafood is always fresh for being in land! Good vibes with well prepared dishes without the stuffy environment. Definitely a top seafood spot in town. read more

Mongers Market + Kitchen - Fried collard...sweet meat! - Seafood Near Me - Austin, Texas

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Food was excellent. Four of us came for dinner recently and the food was extremely good. We tend to make this our Lent option each year, but should be making it to Mongers more frequently as the food is very good. read more

Mongers Market + Kitchen - Seafood Near Me - Austin, Texas

I went here for a girl's night and it was just perfect. We hung out on the patio for hours just eating and drinking because it had such a great atmosphere. Food was delicious and the waitress was super friendly and never rushed us - she just let us enjoy our food and drinks at our own pace. The multiple fish dishes we ordered were super fresh and well prepared with a slight twist of creativity that made everything come together just right. I can't wait to take my husband here for a date night as my husband was jealous when he saw the pictures of the deliciousness! read more

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Best oysters in Austin! I highly recommend this place to anyone trying to find high quality seafood in a land locked city. This is definitely a hidden gem when it comes to happy hours, cheap seafood and drinks from 4-6! I highly recommend this place to anyone looking for 5star food experience while saving a buck read more

First of all the fish is beyond fresh- apparently the chef is very particular about where the fish comes from. Started with the Tuna Poke which was seasoned perfectly and not overwhelming. Very generous portion. Had the Gulf Red Snapper with Fennel which was incredibly fresh and cooked to perfection. My friend had the Buttermilk Fried Soft Shell Crab. I had to have a taste bc it looked so delicious and it was to die for! Paired it with a delicious wine from Texas. The atmosphere is low key and cool. Very special spot! read more

Went there and waited till 1130 AM on a Monday (today) just to find out they're closed today. You need to UPDATE YOUR WEBSITE. Ridiculous

The best cod ever. Marinated 2 days. Just delicious. Fresh. Great service. Try the draft beer with the fish read more

Mongers Market + Kitchen - Seafood Near Me - Austin, Texas

I really enjoyed my dinner at mongers a few weeks back,I had a special pecan crusted cod was fresh,seasoned and cooked to perfection. I will return when I have a chance. Thank you read more

This place was great. Small and excellent. Very Fresh Seafood. i took some customers there for a Meeting/Meal and everything was great. Thanks, Ill be back. read more

I've been to Mongers twice, and both times have been a great experience. The wait staff is all super friendly, they have a good variety of drinks, and the food is consistently good. I've had a fish sandwich, lobster roll, miso glazed black cod, and the scallops. Everything was great. There salads are good, as well as their dessert. I consider Mongers in the company of Lenoir, Juniper, Fixe, etc. read more

Customer service was great, starting with my phone call I had made earlier that day and our greeting when we walked in the door. The staff was attentive and nice. Food was delicious and fresh. We had a dozen huge Louisiana Gulf oysters and then tried the crab cake! Overall great experience for appetizers and drinks. We will be back for dinner and brunch and more oysters! read more

Mongers Market + Kitchen - A dozen of the finest, Delicious Gulf oysters. - Seafood Near Me - Austin, Texas

Cute, clean, excellent food (definitely try allllll the oysters!), good wine, pleasant staff and good service. read more

Mongers Market + Kitchen - Seafood Near Me - Austin, Texas

Went for a late dinner. Food was pretty good but nothing special for what we got. My husband got the crab cake sandwich which he seemed to enjoy. I had a bite and as someone who grew up in MD eating crabs it was ok. Seemed to be a fair amount of filler in it. I got the gumbo which was pretty good although not a ton of seafood in it. We split the burratta which was not the best I've had but it was a huge portion. Which was funny since they served it with one tiny piece of bread and looked at us crazy we when we asked for more. The most interesting part of the meal was our space cadet waiter. I had to prompt him to ask about specials and seemed like he was having problems putting sentences together when describing the dishes. Also - wanted to get the lobster roll but at $29 I'll go somewhere else thank you! read more

If you are looking for fish cooked perfectly by humans who have grown up beside oceans then you want Mongers. Great priced happy hour. Parking! Yes parking. Wicked good food and service. BTW I was just in New England and I gotta say, Shane has the same prices as Boston with nicer staff and customers. read more

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Absolutely WOWed my taste buds!!! Started off with "Angels on Horseback" The flavor of the pork spread and the spring mix salad on top The grilled oysters were great! For someone that does not eat oysters (because of the taste); this sure made them taste like heaven. The gulf shrimp were very succulent. The crab fingers was also another great starter. My personal favorite: the southern coast Benedict The biscuit had the right amount of crisp & flake with the fluffy crab cake on top... The egg was perfectly poached--very airy and light to balance the creamy hollandaise sauce. I think I just died Top it all off with a mimosa and you have the PERFECT brunch Price Point: was more than expected for "$$" read more

The menu prices and the prices on the tickets are different. It wouldn't be a big deal if the server address the situation prior to ordering. Example the burger on the menus say $13 and when the check was dropped at the table it was $15 and then the extra cheese charge of $1. read more

This used to be a favorite place of mine but the food quality has gone down, esp. for the prices. Many better seafood options in Austin. Not impressed today at all. The fish dip was extremely salty and the color was off putting; beet salad was just horrible...I'm sorry to be harsh but it was bad; dozen raw oysters were sub-par; lastly, the mussels were ok but bland. The sausage slices in the mussels was gross and weird. read more

The items from their raw bar were great and fresh. We had the oysters and the hamachi. The oysters were moderately sized, and aside from their freshness were not spectacular. The hamachi was incredibly tasty and really well flavored- the sweetness and herbs were subtle and in no way overpowered the delicate flavor of the raw hamachi. For the entree, I got the grouper with grits while my girlfriend got the snapper. The grouper was masterfully cooked but the fish itself was a bit bland. This was in part because the grits (being grits) were somewhat heavy and dominated the flavor of the dish- to me, the combination did not work particularly well. The snapper was fantastic! I loved the texture and the sauce and mushrooms were a perfect complement to the salty and crisp snapper exterior. As an aside, my girlfriend loved the wine on tap. It was slightly fruity and pretty tasty. read more

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Went in for happy hour and wasn't disappointed. First, and most importantly, there is parking! Next, the fish was so fresh and the staff friendly. I had some fried shrimp, tuna poke, and ceviche. I cleared my plates :) read more

Pretentious, out of mAny things, way expensive, poorly prepped food. 2 tiny pieces of tilefish with $25 fish and chips, fries were limp and greasy. 5 scallops weren't quite bay scallops, but sure weren't sea scallops, for $38. 'Crudo' sashimi- kitchen doesn't know how to slice tuna. Out of lobster roll, ok, but Out of fish tacos? Good service , tho. No zVino, Vino! Alas. read more

We went at a good time (5:45pm) and were seated quickly. The ambiance is open and elegant. The food was fabulous! They have a variety of oysters on the half shell to choose from and the choices are scrumptious. Our waitress was attentive and kind. Food was served in a timely fashion; not too slow, not too fast. Ending the meal with an espresso martini was heaven. This is a restaurant to revisit. read more

We came to Austin for the great food experience and this place did not disappoint! From the moment we were seated we had such a great experience! The best oysters we ever had, so fresh. Everything we ordered was delicious and so fresh! Our server, Zoe was very knowledgeable and attentive. This was our last night in Austin and we are so glad we chose Mongers for our last meal. So happy! If you want fresh seafood come here! Monday's are 1/2 off oysters all day! read more

Total Miss by the cooks tonight the staff was awesome and nice ambiance is great it's a nice clean restaurant wine selections were good and then the food came our dishes were so salty I couldn't eat mine it was a dinner for four and I wasn't going to be that guy and send it back and cause a ruckus so I drank an extra glass of wine and we left. I didn't say anything till after we left when I asked my friend how hers was she said it was so salty she could hardly eat it so something screwed up was happening. Wont to go back. read more

I've been here so many times but last Monday my husband and I had the worst experience. We ordered a dozen oysters a bottle of wine and an expensive steak ordered med rare. We were ignored served a steak beyond well done after 30+ minutes. I had to walk to the bar to ask for water or ask our steak to be recooked. We were ignored and scoffed at when asking for basic help. Sadly this is one of my old favs I won't go to again. read more

This falls into the 3.5 star category for me. The service was excellent and I like the casual nautical themed ambiance, which pushed the review to a 4-star. We tried various dishes on the menu. Some were better than others. Really if you come here, stick to the seafood courses. There is a decent selection of oysters on the half shell, and they were as fresh as to be expected living here in Austin. The ménage-a-raw was a hit with our boys. They especially liked the poke and tuna ceviche. The must order item on the menu is definitely the Angels on Horseback. This was the one dish that everyone in our group agreed was their favorite. The clam chowder was good, but more bacon-y than clam-y. The short rib sweet potato hash was just odd to me. It tasted like a gooey mash and vaguely like a sweet jarred BBQ sauce. Overall, a fine place to get your seafood fix if you are in area. I hope they expand their drink offerings. read more

Eric was our waiter and he took great care of us. I enjoyed the oysters, flash fried brussel sprouts, fries, slaw, fish and chips and my main entree the crab cake sammy. I would go again if in the area, but certainly not on a rainy day. The parking lot is treacherous and full of pot holes. The lot would certainly mess up a nice pair of heels or have you face down in a puddle. read more

I think this place is great. Everyone there was genuinely excited when I came in, but that's pretty much to be expected from a new restaurant. I might have matched their enthusiasm but that was mostly because I'm just glad there's a decent restaurant within walking distance of my house. The food was awesome. I had their ceviche and a sandwich and burn me at the stake for not remembering which it was but it was relly relly good. I LITERALLY went back later in the day with a friend who's a freak for fish tacos because I had to show her and she ate all my tacos. Gulf fish is the ish and the prices here are low for what you would expect from say a Reef or Perla's so it's a double win. As a post script I wanna say I read some of the negative reviews and I couldn't even. Alan R.'s was hilarious because he says he came in at 11:00 which is 30 minutes earlier than they open. Then he complains about his coffee not coming out on time and the awkward positioning of the umbrellas. It's like if you wanna sit outside in Texas you're probably going to have to deal with the sun. He follows all of this with "I am not a cranky person." Read that review it's hyperbole and crankiness to the max. Just so you know this is a character assassination, I am not affiliated with Monger's in anyway but when you read trash like that as a member of the industry it makes your blood boil. read more

We went to the restaurant for dinner, so this review doesn't speak to the market. We went here on a double date and had a good time...Love the location. However, I'm not sure we will be back. The shrimp we had were not the greatest quality, but the oysters we had were very tasty. The ceviche was mediocre, and the poke was the same. Would love for them to have some hot tea available on a cool night, though they have a wide selection of other drinks available... just not what we were looking for on a chilly night eating outside. The service was pretty good, though nothing spectacular when we were spending a good amount of money. In another place (not Austin or the east side, where there are plenty of other options to choose from) this restaurant would be great. Just relative to other places available for dinner, I'm not sure this one tops the cake . read more

4 stars for the food & ambiance, 2.5 stars for service. Heather F. and I decided to check out this new east Austin restaurant to catch up over some drinks and share a few menu items. Although the restaurant was nearly full I was able to find parking relatively easy. The patio is prime seating on a gorgeous spring evening so at no surprise there was no outdoor seating available. While the casual beach theme makes Mongers approachable it does not match the pricey menu. And while I mentioned it is pricey the quality lives up to the price point. I was very happy with the wine selection and indulged in a refreshing rose and later a brut cava rose. While were waiting on our gulf oysters to arrive a waiter brought us out the fish dip, compliments of the house, which was halibut that evening. It came with thin slices of baguette and a micro-greens with salad which complimented the fish dip nicely. They oysters were served on a bed of ice were perfectly shucked and the house made sauce was incredible. We ordered a second round of drinks as we waited about 30 minutes for our entree to arrive. It turned out our order was not placed. It was one of their specials, a seared yellowfin tuna which we were assured would not take long to prepare. Fortunately for us the rich, flavorful, fresh tuna was worth the wait! It had a very light sauce that enhanced the flavors giving it a buttery note. If this was a mainstay on the menu I would definitely order it again. We could tell our waiter felt bad about the mishap and along with our check he gave us a small pour of dessert wine. I really appreciated how he handled it and tried to get our order out quickly afterward. I would definitely come back on a beautiful day to enjoy some oysters and bubbly on the patio. I would love to see a happy hour or a specials night here. read more

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