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.

Seafood daiquiri bar. Lunch specials $9.99. Clean cheerful dining area. Spacious…read more Salt and pepper shrimp with s&p was my choice. Excellent

By far, this is one of my favorite restaurants in Texas. Their Cajon food is one of the best I have…read morehad outside of New Orleans. My go to is their Crawfish Étouffée but there are many other Cajon dishes to try. Their service is always top notch and they have allot of hospitality throughout your entire dinning experience. The interior of their restaurant takes after the New Orleans style and reminds me of being there. Even when we go through Dallas airport, we try to schedule time between our flights so we can get dinner at another Pappadeaux's restaurant located on one of their terminals. Can't wait to go back!

We came by on a weekday to celebrate a birthday with a large group. It wasn't too busy thankfully…read moreand our waiter was awesome! We were seated quickly and he even allowed us to switch tables as we had additional guest arrive unexpectedly. We ordered the Alligator, Calamari and Mozzarella sticks for appetizers and they were all tasty. For my entree I ordered the Mississippi Catfish Opelousas which was amazing, flavor packed and filling. Looking forward to trying this again. I did do a modification swapping oysters for extra 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.

It is hard to find a good Seafood Broil place and it is a little sad I have to drive do far to get…read moreit, but it is worth the drive! If you have a large group, you definitely need to make a reservation in advance. Especially on the weekend! Parking is decent since it's in a shopping center, but on the weekends it is a little difficult. When walking in the atmosphere is great! With a beach vibe and the smell of deliciousness in the air. They are a great drink selection, but the show stopper is the food! From appetizers to the boils! They are all delicious! And the service is usually great! So if you are in the mood for great seafood and good drinks, then look no further because Hook & Reel has it all!

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.

We stopped by after buying clothes for a trip. The service was absolutely excellent. Daniel, the…read morewaiter, was attentive and informative. We ordered the Lobster and Shrimp pasta, and the rainbow trout with potatoes. Every night was a joy. Delicious. This is a great place; I will go back again. Super nice people, fun setting and decorations, with amazing food.

Stopped in while in the Domain for a show. We were seated right away even without a reservation…read morewhich was nice. Service was super attentive which was awesome. I really liked the mahi mahi tacos- the flavor was great. Also like the flavors in the wonton tacos- spicy and delicious, but the downside is both tacos were a bit on the soggy side. I really also loved the oyster shot which was fun. They seem like they have a good happy hour and would love to come back for that!

The food & service here is great! We came in & had an array of appetizers! The fried catfish was so…read moreairy, fried to perfection & flavorful, the hush puppies were fluffy, and the shrimps were huge! We shared a shrimp po boy because it was HUGE!! It had jumbo shrimps busting out of the po boy! We also had a pound of crawfish and a pound of boil shrimps. We loved their homemade sauce, it was garlicky, buttery, full of season & a nice kick of spice! If you're looking for the perfect Cajun spot, this is your go to place! The service was also great! Terry was so helpful & he made sure we enjoyed our meal. 10/10, HIGHLY RECOMMEND!

My wife loves crawfish and Louisiana Crab Shack is by far her favorite place to get them. We go…read morehere often and we love it every time. First of all, the food is absolutely delicious. We love the flavors. We often order the Bottom of the Bayou for the crawfish, which is a combination of Cajun, Lemon Pepper and Garlic Lovers. We enjoy their appetizers as well. They have great drink selections too. There are tons of TVs for sports fans. There's indoor and outdoor seating. The staff is extremely friendly. Their prices are reasonable and they have great happy hour deals from 3 pm - 6 pm Tuesday through Sunday. Definitely a place I would recommend checking out!

Great menu and food, cozy venue (with indoor and patio seating), efficient server with experience,…read moreand reasonable prices for Austin. Had not been to this restaurant in a good while, and was a last minute decision. Good choice. The whipped feta is always a treat -- light and creamy with a solid feta taste, but not overpowering, served with a few orange slices and thinly sliced almonds, and pita. Special dish! Beet salad excellent, but the Fresno peppers had way too much heat, so pushed them to side. My wife had the Moroccan curry, which had a very spot on Moroccan flavor (been there 3x), and was a large, filling portion so brought home leftovers. I had the grilled pork chop which was large, perfectly grill with a tasty bourbon-based glaze, served with a large roasted garlic clove. Wonderful dish. My wife had a white wine that she enjoyed and my martini, slightly dirty with olives (to start) was a large pour and very smooth. Enjoyable meal in a nice setting once again ...

My brother was visiting from San Antonio, TX. We were tooling around Austin playing tourist and…read morethen landed at District Kitchen for lunch. This place is so intoxicating from the aqua blue color palate and funky green art work to the alluring lighting and huge metal plate (looks like something from a ship...also their logo). My brother said the green artwork looked like broccoli. My brother ordered the Idaho trout with coconut rice and Brussel sprouts. I sampled his food and it was all good. The standout was the Brussel sprouts...crispy with this absolutely delicious drizzle. I ordered the Mezze plate with a flavor explosion and many desirable texture. It had lamb kabobs, fresh salad (emphasis on fresh) with thinly sliced cucumbers, finely sliced onions and creamy feta (never had creamy feta), red round sweet peppers, hummus with the most delightful pesto like sauce, and olives. Oh my...what a delicious lunch! Morgan, our server, was attentive and accomodating. She moved us to another table when we notice our table was rocking a little. Great catching up with my brother and excellent meal!

Was craving some Cajun boil seafood and this place didn't disappoint. Located in a food truck lot,…read morewe ordered the dinner krab dinner. Include: (2) krab clusters, (10) shrimp, sausage, corn, egg, and potatoes. Ordered it "suicide" style which basically means all of the sauces/flavors together. Places great. Food cost was ~$45. Arrived around 2:00pm on a Saturday and food came out in like 7 minutes. Didn't skimp on spices and butter. Plenty of to fill two people up for lunch and leave the room to be able to try things either within the same food truck lot or somewhere else. We elected to grab coffee else where. The guy working was super friendly and helpful. Even took the trash bag to throw away the shells for us. We didn't ask but the one critique is to include crackers apart of the orders or simply pre crack the claws before you hand out the bag. Got creative with breaking the harder shells. Other than that, food was great, will be back if we come back to Austin.

Seconding what someone else said about them making it more obvious they're open! There was another…read moretruck in the park closed and I was worried they are too because it's tucked into a corner and there aren't lights or anything, but I LOVE seafood so I got closer to check and saw the paper open sign in the window. The man cooking is incredibly sweet and came in clutch when I forgot to order seasoning. I was visiting from a region known for crab/seafood boils and was not disappointed! Crab tends to turn to shreds when it's overboiled, and I was EASILY pulling out nice, intact pieces from the shell, so no worries about that here. If you're in the area, definitely approach the truck even if it looks closed--worth it to double check!