If you haven't stopped in at Vic and Al's, your time in Austin is incomplete. From delicious…read morecocktails made from scratch to the best muffaletta you'll ever experience to a Cajun food experience that'll blow your mind, the food is incredible. The standard dishes are always a win -- I particularly love the gumbo, the Patrizi salad with chicken, and the corn dog. Oh, don't miss the state fair competing corn dog - it's an absolute must-try! On top of all that, the service is top-notch, and the environment is welcoming, making it easy to settle in and enjoy yourself. This is your go-to spot for any occasion, and you'll become a repeat customer immediately.

Checked it their Saturday brunch today and overall had a great time. Interesting layout where you…read morewalk directly into the bar area, order drinks and then head to back room to order food. The corn dogs were tasty, the catfish dish was packed with creole flavors, but the chicken and beignets were OK. The chicken wasn't crispy / fried enough and the beignets were very sweet. While the concept is fairly unique, the biggest letdown was how pushy the bartender was upon entry. Felt odd to hand over my card and start a tab before I even looked at a menu. Seemed as though she wouldn't let you leave the front room, unless you ordered a cocktail. ‍

My list of places to try in Austin is a never-ending backlog. About a year ago, I had a friend…read morerecommend Lil' Easy for dinner. Since it was this new and poppin' restaurant on East Cesar Chavez from the team behind De Nada, we had over an hour wait that we didn't take up. Its vibe intrigued me, and I think Cajun food is top five like Tatum with a cut. I decided to prepare only slightly this time. While getting dinner with a friend, we were discussing places when I suggested Lil' Easy. I threw a reservation down for an hour later at one of their numerous dining options. Upon arrival, parking at that little strip of restaurants on East Cesar Chavez is a bit treacherous. If you're not afraid of getting your steps in at 6 pm on a Friday, don't sweat it. Anyone else, good luck. There are a lot of different seating arrangements at Lil' Easy: the true outdoor patio with fans and umbrellas, the climate-controlled outdoor space that still brings the sun while still pumping A/C, and the traditional indoor space. Plenty of seating. The entire place was decorated with Mardi Gras beads and colors. Off the rip, we had to set the tone: I ordered a Pimm's Cup while my friend got some secret frozen swirl. We had to throw down an order of the Crawfish Queso as well. The food and drinks were served so quickly, we questioned if it was ours. The queso was De Nada's signature queso with Crawfish Étouffée mixed in. There are no tortilla chips on the side, but instead toasted bread. It's kinda like a DIY Crostini. The crawfish's flavor is a unique and savory balance to the cheesiness of the queso. Very delightful. We crushed it. My friend wanted to go wild. Another appetizer?? Their Shrimp Cocktail was thrown down immediately after ordering. The shrimp was great, but those house pickles were sneakily one of the best things they served us. Living the high life. Speaking of that, I ordered a High Life Pony as we made our main orders: a Fried Catfish Po'Boy and Fried Oyster Po'Boy. Both cut down the middle so we could have a little this, a little that. I think the bread, the catfish and the oysters, and the fries served alongside it were all incredible. My only issue was that the catfish po'boy had horseradish in it. That is a me issue, and I don't know why I can't stand horseradish. I don't know if it was hiding in their coleslaw or their rémoulade, but something was horseradish-y! I'd get the oyster po'boy again and again though! We closed the night with me being fun as I ordered their Frozen Espresso Martini with sprinkles and whipped cream because some other lady sitting nearby had that, and I WANTED TO BE FUN TOO. My friend got herself the seasonal nonalcoholic Arnold Palmer that was spiked with some Deep Eddy Lemon Vodka. Hers was great, but mine was basically a milkshake. I looked like a joyous kid with my drink. I was so very happy. They do give you lids for your drinks if you want to take them with you, but I planned to finish mine then and there. The gimme cups are also a nice touch and have their cute alligator mascot on them. Throughout the night, we could not believe how fast the service was at getting our meals and our drinks to us. Our waitress was absolutely on point the entire time we were there, constantly checking in on us and being extremely friendly and helpful in making sure we chose the right things and had a good meal ahead of us. Lil' Easy is casual, fun, and absolutely delicious. They have some of the best frozens in Austin, and their food is some of the best seafood and Cajun food I've had in Austin, hands down. Get over here. RIYL: crawfish and cocktails

Lil' Easy makes you feel like you woke up in NOLA (New Orleans, LA). All of the restaurant points…read moreto NOLA...food, decor and design styling. The restaurant, located in East Austin on César Chavez street, was chosen by Angela (first visit and friend meetup for Angela, Alyssa and me). The restaurant is divided into three sections - outside patio, inside patio and the restaurant. Our server, Courtney, pointed us to menu favorites and explained happy hour selections. She was a new server and new to Lil' Easy. We decided to try a variety of items including fried shrimp, French fries, sausage and chicken gumbo, garlic and parmesan oysters and hush puppies. The food was as good as the food you will find in NOLA. The standouts for me was the gumbo, oysters and hush puppies. The gumbo was flavorful and well-seasoned...I savored every bite. I do not like anything slimy including oysters. Given that these oysters were cooked, I took the oyster plunge. They came out steaming hot almost burning my fingers...so delightful to eat. The hush puppies were delicious...crisp but not overly crispy on the outside and moist on the inside. Definitely returning...

I recently took a work trip to Austin, and I tried this place because it was near my hotel. I…read moredefinitely enjoyed it! We were seated promptly, served swiftly, and were given great service the whole night. The restaurant appeared on the smaller side, still had adequate tables, and the lighting was a little dim. Proved to be a perfect setting. I tried the Amberjack special. It was not on the menu, but it was fabulous! If I remember correctly, the fish was on top of a grit cake on pea puree. Or something like that ha! I just know it was fantastic, and I'm going by my very fuzzy memory! My table of work colleagues and I truly had a great meal. The food was all phenomenal and reasonably priced. The service was on point. Vibes were golden!

Meeting friends in Austin we picked this restaurant at random being halfway between our locations…read more What a great choice! All of our selections were outstanding. I recommend the crawfish chili relleno, a batter fried poblano pepper stuffed with cheesy, crawdads served on a bed of rice with queso. Crawfish etouffee featured a generous portion of crawdads in a tangy, Cajun sauce, perfectly spiced. Service was quick and friendly and we had no room for dessert!

I had to get in some cajon food in this town…read more this restaurant is very close to my hotel and I have been eyeing it ever since I got here. finally, checked it out a couple days ago. i order the catfish gumbo which comes with 2 sides. I got beans with rice and the veggie of the day, also got a shiner bock beer for 5 bucks. total with tip was ~33 i think i gave 5bucks tip the fish gumbo was really good. i also really like the beans with rice. it has a slightly different flavor profile but also very good. i think this place is a hidden gem.... good portions, decent price, and easy parking, had to figure out another P for a triple P. i think this was better than when I got rip off on bourbon street, yrs back. that was straight up super expensive double charge the tourist stuff...

French Quarter Grille is all things New Orleans. Met a friend for a leisurely lunch and great…read morefood. The restaurant is located at Parmer Land and IH 35. When you walk into the French Quarter Grill you feel like you are smack dab in the middle of the French Quarter in New Orleans, LA. Fleur-de-lis', masks, purple, green & gold colors, and jazz instruments permeate the French Quarter Grille. Jaimie, our server, welcomed us with the biggest Texas smile and exuded friendliness. My friend ordered fried catfish, carrots and rice, whereas I ordered blackened catfish with crawfish and brown sauce along with carrots and rice. My entree also came with a garden salad, which was fresh with slivered almonds. Our dishes were delightful and quite tasty. My friend also had a cosmopolitan, which said was a bit strong yet very refreshing.

Excellent service and location. L had a Strawberry beer and I had an IPA. L ordered Oysters…read moreContraband and Fried Oysters. I had a side Caesar with Fried Crawfish Tails and Oysters. The Oysters Contraband was outstanding. Both of our entrees were perfectly prepared and delicious. An iconic location with great food.

Went here for lunch got the red beans and rice with side salad tea and bread pudding for dessert…read more Small place great food instant service small local restaurant. Red beans, rice and sausage was great very flavorful and delicious being the perfect size. Salad was all greens and tasty. Bread pudding looked home made. Restaurant has been here for years.

I'm heartbroken really.. today I found out that they're closed for good. Food here was always on…read morepoint and fresh!! Almost anything I ordered here was awesome!! Price was a tad higher but quality and portion more than made up for it. I hope I am wrong, and it's just an out of season April fool's joke! I'll miss this one for sure.

4.5 Stars I loved…read morethe huge variety of seafood/protein options on the menu. Food is tasty for sure but also super greasy / salty (we had the cajun chicken quesadilla ($18) the guac was bomb and super fresh). Located inside Lavaca Street Bar.

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.

AMAZING chicken. "You should get the chicken wings". Verrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrry good.read more

Yall! Whip My Soul is it!! My go to order is the chicken wings, collard greens, macaroni and…read morecheese, peach cobbler, and some kool-aid! The cashiers are always nice and attentive making sure to greet you and repeat your order for accuracy. I've been on the weekend and during the week with the food being great both times, but it being A LOT less crowded during the weekday. Just FYI: You stand in line and order and they cook the food in the back and call your name out loud over an intercom to walk up to get your plate. You're not allowed to sit and save seats; you must order and then sit. It's clean inside, and the drinks are near the rear with different koolaid selections along with soft drinks. Enjoy!

I literally drove over here 2 days in a Row and it was Closed after Google and Yelp said it was…read moreOpen. There is no number to contact the business before hand to even see if they are open. So disappointed i waisted time and gas again today; wont be returning just to be let down.

While ago at AFS Cinema I was talking about Seafood and Everything New Orleans Trailer at 1309 W…read more45th was highly recomended. Went there and was immediately welcomed like I was back in New Orleans. I tried the Gumbo which was excellent with Big Shrimp so fresh they tasted like they were just pulled from the Gulf! The Corn Bread was so flavorful that I had to get Corn Bread to go! The Gumbo & Cornbread filled me up but I decided to chase it with their Lemonade which also was a delight to drink. Rushed home & took a 3 hour afternoon nap. Shaded Tables to enjoy their Delectable Food. Located on side of Exxon Gas Station. Many customers told me to get their Etouffe! Yall kno dat I gonna go eat there again! Who Dat dat say... We Dat! Dr Wiley Coyote SFO...

The customer service did not match the quality of the food. I hope the service improves because the…read morefood itself was really good.

Their specials never miss!! I always look forward to what they are going to do each week. If you…read moreare looking for something to have for dinner night, they have plenty of options you can choose from. I have also gotten the turducken for the holidays and it was a crowd favorite. Will be doing that again. Service is always great and the run never hesitate to answer any questions or give recommendations.