We had an amazing dinner. We ordered way too much food but had ZERO regrets. Everything was amazing. read more

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The food was great and people were nice. But we were very disappointed right at the moment when we were paying. The waiter brought us a machine with preselected tipping of 25% and waited while we were paying. His service was good but it left us bad impression. read more

Dining in is yummy but expensive. I got the fish and chips and I absolutely never paid so much for fish and chips before. Delicious, but sheesh. Great service, and I loved the hot towel at the end. Takeout was less impressive. I've always had to wait 10-15 minutes even if I arrive after the quoted time when it isn't busy. They say to text from your phone in the parking lot but I never got a response so I just went inside. Then they look at you like you're messing everything up. And no surprise but seafood doesn't travel well (not inherently their fault). Long story short-- this place is expensive, and moreso than is warranted. That being said, the food is also very good, so if you're feeling spendy knock yourself out. From a tast perspective, the fish and chips and the shrimp salad are both very good. read more

We had tried coming for dinner during the week in early December but were met with a $5 off coupon to pretty much not wait for a table. Disappointing, but we also did not want to wait 2 hours on a Wednesday evening so we came back for a Sunday night dinner later in the month with a reservation. I'm not a big fan of the reservation system they use. It's overly complicated IMO when there are other, larger systems more commonly used around town. When we arrived, we were surprised at how empty the parking lot was. We were seated immediately in the back room. It was quite loud and crowded so we asked for a table out front which we were denied. They said they were already reserved. I did not feel like "arguing" with the host since we too had a reservation so we sat and waited for our server. Our service was seriously lacking. It seemed that our waiter was overwhelmed with his 4 tables and quite kerfuffled all evening. He brought water and then forgot to put my margarita order in. I saw the other tables around us getting drinks they ordered after me which was my clue. When I asked about it, he kind of huffed and went to the bar. At the time I ordered the marg, we also ordered the kettle chips. I am gluten-free and these technically are not on the GF menu but only due to cross-contamination which is ok for me since it's not a true allergy. Each time food was to be brought to our table, the runners kept trying to deliver it to the tables around us. I'm not sure if our waiter got our table number wrong, but this happened on 3 different occasions. Our kettle chips came quickly and they were delicious. Then we finished our kettle chips and the waiter was scurrying around but took 5-10 more minutes to take the rest of our order. I placed an order for a glass of wine and we got the fish tacos and scallops. The wine took ages and I know it's not the bar because I saw plenty of other drinks coming to nearby tables again. My husband said the fish tacos were good, but bland and unimpressive. My scallops were tasty and the plating was pretty. I'm a big fan of Jack Allen and his restaurants. Maybe it was an off night for them as were in between Christmas and NYE, because this is not the level of service or food that I tend to expect. read more

My first visit. Service was good. Food was exceptional. Perfect scallops. Tasty beverages. I'll try the oysters next visit. read more

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Oh dang the cocktail list at this place is rad. They have a frozen grapefruit margarita that might just be my new favorite frozen beverage in town (rivaled only by Stay Gold's frosé). I also tried the grapefruit Paloma because I like the equila and I like grapefruit, clearly. If I had the tolerance I would have liked to try about ten other delicious sounding things. Oh and they also have food at this restaurant. Which was good but it didn't blow my Mind. We tried oysters, hush puppies and ceviche tostadas but my favorite was the poke guacamole. So original and so delicious. I'm not rushing back for the food but I'll definitely suggest it for the next happy hour. read more

I absolutely LOVE this place! The ceviche was amazing!!! Jack Allen does it again! This is the result of valuing the customer more than profit! I've always loved jack allens and now I'm so HAPPY they have a seafood restaurant. What an absolute delight. I ordered the ceviche, three oysters and fried green tomatoes. My daughter had the mussels. Next time I want to have the Cioppino. read more

Salt Traders Zilker - The delicious ceviche and mussels - Seafood Near Me - Austin, Texas

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We went there on our wedding anniversary. The ambiance was dark and uninspiring. The waiter was inattentive and we found it difficult to get his attention. The ceviche was not very good either. The shrimp salad was also not worth it. read more

The worst restaurant I've ever tried with this price. The peel & eat shrimp is just the kind of shrimp you can buy a large bag with $10 in HEB. But it's sold $3 each here. The oysters are all very small, there is no difference between each type. The grilled oysters are even smaller, you can only measure them with your little finger. (That is, some of them can barely be found in the shell, beneath the bread crumbs) read more

Good drinks, good oysters, good staff. Everything else from the gumbo to the lobster fried rice to the "grilled" tuna (glazed) is a SUGAR BOMB. I don't mind sugar in deserts. I hate it in my appetizers and entrees. Spent several years enjoying their non-sugar foods but when my gumbo came sweet today, I ended my flirtation with Salt Traders read more

I called Salt Traders to see if they could accommodate a 10 person party for the next evening for my birthday, and they said Yes, no problem! We went on a Monday which I highly recommend doing, because they have $1 oysters and happy hour specials ALL NIGHT LONG! I went up to the bar and saw 5 little plates of different salts, and the drink menu was extensive. Very creative and fun. We were seated and ordered a little bit of everything. The waitresses brought out complimentary fish dip to sample. The oysters were huge and delicious. The guacamole was pretty bland, but the shrimp cocktail as well as the potstickers were great! I ordered the scallops and mushrooms entree and it was eh, pretty good. Even though we had big party, the waitresses were perfect and they were even able to split checks. I was surprised when my friend had them bring out a cake with lit candles for me! It was a great night at Salt Traders. Being from Maryland, I'm sometimes hesitant to try seafood places here in TX, but I would definitely come back here to try more of the menu :) read more

Very cool place Kerri and Andrew are awesome! Great drinks and lots of personality!!! Having a blast at the bar! Food is awesome and adds to the experience! Brent is doing great keeping everyone happy! read more

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Really good. Not stupid expensive either. Big portions and great friendly staff. Seafood was fresh as can be. Food came out hot and fast (crazy fast). Desserts are a cant miss read more

YUM! Such a great happy hour I loved all the drink and shareable options ($5 off beginnings was such a good deal). The ceviche tostadas are a must and you also have to get the poke with your guac a game changer. All night HH on Monday is the place to be. read more

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It's delicious but over priced. Their crab cake was to die for but again over priced in my opinion. The staff was great. Unfortunately I cannot remember the waiters name but he recommended the gold fish for the soup lol. Love it. I would definitely come back. read more

Salt Traders Zilker - Crab cake - Seafood Near Me - Austin, Texas

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We have been coming since Salt Traders opened and are always so pleased to get our seafood fix!! Add a great Bloody Mary and a shrimp cocktail, clam fries and Fish tacos and you are set!! Always a pleasure!! Never a disappointment!! read more

I was pleasantly surprised by my wonderful lunch here. I got a tuna salad which was delicious and my friends loved their lunches also. Nice waitstaff and hostess all added up for a great place to have Lynch with friends! read more

I absolutely love Salt Traders! I would drive from S Austin to Georgetown before the opening of the Zilker Park location. Loves... Oysters selection (at least 6 varieties) Grilled oysters Daily crude selection BBQ shrimp Grilled sourdough Fried green tomatoes Caesar salad Do NOT pass on their desserts. OMG... the frozen coconut mousse thingy is A-Ma-ZING!! read more

It's a Jack Allen spot and that's all you really need to know that service, food and price points are all going to be good. My family came in on Sunday night and ate a big spread that included kettle chips, snapper collar, shrimp cocktail, crab cake, lobster salad, fish & chips, grilled redfish, fried green tomatoes and crab fried rice. All the food was excellent and service was friendly and flawless even though Salt Traders has only been open a few weeks. We can't wait to return and try more of the menu because we know that any dish at a Jack Allen's restaurant will be great. read more

Ate here with 2 of my friends, one of the orders came out wrong, was no big deal. The service was great, but we all got food poisoning shortly after. will not be returning. read more

Salt Traders Zilker - snob salad - Seafood Near Me - Austin, Texas

Wow yum! We came for happy hour on Friday and were totally shocked at how popular this place is! We managed to snag a corner spot at the bar and it was such a treat watching the talented cooks prepare the oysters all night. We got a dozen raw gulf oysters ($1 a piece during hh) and they were seriously great. Probably the best gulf oysters we've ever had, and we've had a lot. They were clean, cold, and fresh! Loved the fresh grated horseradish and housemade hot sauce it was served with. We also got drinks, hushpuppies (amazing), and the barbecue shrimp. The shrimp was pretty good but the grilled bread it was served with to sop up the sauce was fantastic. Great service, delicious seafood- we will be back! read more

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We ordered a hamburger to-go and we were 30 minutes late picking it up. They care so much about quality that their manager, Christian, came out personally to let us know that they were going to remake it so it's fresh. Yes, they even care that much about to-go food. We ended up staying and ordering more food at the bar. Great job Christian and team. read more

Nice spot to go for a special occasion with a group especially children. Menu appeals to broad audience. Fresh caught oysters daily. Love that they have big booths. Friendly service. read more

Service is service but when you get it great it's that top of the line service that has you walking away feeling like 100 bucks. Welcome to Salt Traders in Austin Texas where if your fortunate you'll get Taylor who paid close attention to our every need. We were a party of nine and he met all our wishes and demands. The food is on point and don't even let me begin about the deserts. Treat yourself, your loved ones, your bestie or that great employee. 5 stars all that way, thank you Taylor and the entire team at Salt Traders like Arnold Schwarzenegger said in terminator I'll be back! read more

Fantastic dining experience! The food and service was top notch. We had the mussels and shrimp cocktail to start - very fresh and flavorful. I had a lobster and shrimp salad that was amazing. Can't wait to go back. read more

Salt Traders Zilker - Lobster & Shrimp Snobb Salad - Seafood Near Me - Austin, Texas

Salt traders is my new favorite restaurant!! I have been dying to try salt traders forever and finally had the chance to come and OMG what have I been waiting for. We had the best experience ever. The wait staff was amazing our waitress gave us the best recommendations and the staff was very attentive to us the whole time we were there. The peel and eat shrimp was SOO GOOD they were huge, we also had a crab cake that was AMAZING!! My mom had the redfish with blackened seasoning and it was the best redfish we ever had. My husband had the fish enchiladas he was feeling mexican so it was a great choice and the best mexican corn ever. I had the scallops, they were great and the Mac and cheese was awesome. For dessert we had the brownie and ice cream and key like pie to go. Salt traders is the best!!!! read more

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Really enjoyed my evening here! I ended up ordering most of the appetizers and a dessert. The mussels were very good but what stood out was the phenomenal key lime pie! Don't miss the dessert read more

Raw salmon, sent back three times. Still raw. Really, open concept kitchen filled with people, no one can cook a piece of fish. Manager offered a soup while I waited, no I'm not looking for free, just what I ordered cooked, with heat. Sadly we won't go back. We went before the pandemic and loved it had a great meal. We were so disappointed. read more

I have been to this location twice and both times were great. I sat at the bar and people were friendly and food was excellent. This is the place to go if you like beer battered fish. Homemade chips and I always get the slaw on the side because it is so delicious. Bartenders know how to make a tasty drink too. The only issue - I wish I lived closer. read more

Count me in as a regular at Jack Allen's latest iteration of Austin-casual cuisine where I now have a meal (brunch, lunch, or dinner--ST serves them all) most every week. As a longtime gluten free diner, the GF menu is especially appreciated and includes a surprisingly satisfying list of options, including a mysterious frozen coconut mousse dessert that is nearly impossible to avoid ordering. read more

Consistently awesome. Great food and great experience. I especially like all the smaller plate options. Everything I've tried has been delicious. If they have the snapper collar that is personal favorite. read more

I haven't tried any of their seafood but they've got the best kettle chips I've had, great fries and a burger worth going back for. Service varies but is generally good / average. They also provide some little warm lemon towels at the end of your meal to clean your hands. read more

Had a great night being apart of the new Salt Traders opening at Zilker Park! It was delicious!! Oh and bonus ..we got to hang out with Jack Allen himself!! Sky was our server and she was attentive and kind! Looking forward to coming back! Never been disappointed with Jack Allens restaurants! read more

Salt Traders Zilker - Seafood Near Me - Austin, Texas

Overall the food is excellent, and easily 5 stars. Sea bass was one of the best I've ever had, everything is fresh, ingredient dense and delicious. The decor leaves a lot to be desired, and I know that sounds odd, but its so terrible I kept noticing missed opportunities. The art work is cheap looking, and uninspired. The lights are on too high during dinner both times I've been, and it feels like a cafeteria for some reason. In this part of town, and being a Jack Allen restaurant I expected a lot more in the decor department. read more

Great eats but "California" prices lol oysters selection is good as are the craft cocktails - the Opah fish not so yummy but sides were on point - salmon sashimi also good read more

Crab Cakes underwhelming, Crab Fried Rice lacking flavor & Crab, sadly not worth ordering. Fried Fish & Shirmp plate isn't anything to rave about. Disappointing experience. Server seemed clueless and made no attempt to recommend or replace with a better menu item. The host staff was busy talking to each other about there personal lives. The decor is the best thing about Zilker location. read more

Friends took me here for my 59th birthday. The food and the service is incredible. Started with Chowda Fries and Pot Stickers as appetizers. The clam chowder on the fries is amazing. Had the Fish Enchiladas with Street Corn. The sauce used on the enchildas is heavenly. Finished off with Key Lime Pie. More than anything the service in a day when customer service has become a cliche buzzword, was steller. This place is a model for what customer service and staff cooperation should be. Prices are excellent. Want to impress a date, go here! read more

Salt Traders Zilker - Fish Enchiladas and Street Corn - Seafood Near Me - Austin, Texas

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This was our first visit to Salt Traders, and I can't wait to come back! It's very busy for a Wednesday at 7:30, but the wait wasn't too long, and there are tall chairs at a couple of family styled tables that are up for grabs if you don't want to wait. The service was super-quick, very friendly and informative. The hush puppies are melt-in-the-mouth delicious, the BBQ shrimp with homemade dipping bread was better than any I've had in NOLA! The lobster roll was just right, and the house made chips are downright addictive! We ended with the Key Lime tart for a perfect finish to a great meal. I love the atmosphere and concept, and am looking forward to my next visit! read more

Salt Trader is just quality service and dining all around. Start you off with complimentary salmon spread with kettle chip. From there, you will be dined in some great seafood and consistent drinks. Loads of hot sauce just seals the deal that this place knows what's important when it comes to seafood, especially when the menu specializes in items that fit some heat like Mexican, Southern and raw bar items. Came for dinner and easy seating at the bar and about 5 TVs throughout so easy to get your game on. 6 beers on draft but they have a dozen or so cans as well and you'll find something local to get your fill. No prices, but it will range $6-7 I'd guess based on what you get. Blackened fish sandwich fantastic with a smooth tartar sauce that compliments the butter bread and pickles. Fish tacos a really full dish that comes overflowing with ingredients and street corn on the side. Mexican forward dish here, but flavors are terrific and easy, until you throw hot sauce in the mix and you get hit hard. Hot sauce truly is a game changer and I concisely see myself coming back here just to sample that hot sauce wall and destroy my stomach while mixing in some fantastic food to match. I had been to the original location in Round Rock, and Sal t Trader Zilker picks up where the north left off. Fine food and beer and quick and expectedly great service. Salt Traders and all of the restaurant group's spots are a good go-to no matter the occasion in Austin read more

Always great entrees, whatever you order is great, and service. Eat there several times a month.