The food was still good for take out. We got the trifecta this time and it kind of was not as much…read morefood for 2 people vs the other combos at the same price. I didn't know how much I was missing when the sausage, corn, potatoes, and eggs were excluded. Next time I will skip this combo and go for another one.

We were starving AND craving a seafood boil. Specifically without crawfish. I love it but it's too…read moremuch work. So we found this place on Google Maps as one of the closest and good price point. It is in an unassuming building on a side of a highway, which turned out to be a food court. The type where you order at an online kiosk and wait for it to be ready. The food court itself is rather plain but it's not really of importance. Very happy we gave it a shot! The Crab & Shrimp feast for two was a great deal for the amount of food and price. We ordered it with Cajun Heat which was just on point. We also added some catfish to the order. Overall, super happy with everything we ordered and will come back for it! But likely for a takeout next time, since they don't sell alcohol in the food court, and we definitely could use some beers with the meal. :D

I had to trek outside of downtown Austin to check out this Black-owned spot and I'm so glad I did!…read moreThe food and service were great and I really enjoyed my overall experience. I had a chance to talk in depth with one of the owners about the business and he was incredibly friendly and welcoming. Ordering is pretty simple: you order at the counter, they give you a number and then they bring the food out to your table For food, I ordered the fried fish, fries and popcorn shrimp and everything was delicious. They give you plenty of food. So much that I had enough left over to take home a to-go plate with me. And let's not forget that they have daiquiri machines so you know I had to treat myself! Let me tell you, that daiquiri it was good and STRONG. lol It definitely added to the experience. I also learned that they host brunch with live music which I thought was really cool addition to their services. Overall I truly enjoyed my time at Saltt. The food was great, the atmosphere was welcoming and the having a chance to meet and speak with the owner made my time there that much better. I'll definitely be back. Make sure you check them out!

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

It has got to be 10-15 yrs since I have been to Pappadeaux. It was an office get together thing and…read moreI was curious as to what has been going since my last venture there. Walking in, I was flooded with memories of older times, where I would saddle up to the bar with a mate and start into so Oysters/beer and laughs. Not much has changed, which I found comforting. We were graciously welcomed and lead over to our table. My team was there and we all ordered some drinks. It as lunch, so no beers for me today. As I almost forgot how full and simple the menu was. All sorts of stuff I forgot, including the alligator bites, which a colleague purchased, so others could try. Small knock on this, they weren't as punchy as I recall, perhaps a tad overcooked, but nonetheless, entertaining. I ordered a sweet tea.. haven't have that in a leap year or more. It was perfect! There was so much damage I wanted to do to the menu, but in the end, I settled for the Crispy Salmon and Jumbo Crab. There was no sparing the butter on this dish. Salmon, I mean I cook a great deal of Salmon, was an absolute gem. Crispy and not overcooked and the Jumbo Crab was a nice addition. It did come with a different broccolini, which was a little undercooked, but I'm really being picky here. I ate it all and left butter on the plate. A complete no-no. The ambiance was like it always has been. Busy, colourful and well appointed. Our server, was very knowledgeable about the menu and another colleagues allergy. They checked a couple times to make sure there wouldn't be any mistakes in the kitchen. That was appreciated. I found myself wishing they were closer to my next of the woods, W71/Old Bee Caves road, since it would be another place to frequent again.

Been wanting to come here for years, life happens and there's so many places to eat. We finally…read moregot here a couple weeks ago. Don't come unless you have a reservation! The food was wonderful. Service was great. We'll definitely be back to try other dishes. Ambiance was okay.

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.

Very fresh seafood selections. The paella had chorizo so it…read morewas a tad on the greasy side for my gut. You get a small cup of soup to start. And chips. I'll try the ceviche next time. David had great drink suggestions.

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...

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.

Decent place, but seems to have gone a little downhill since they first showed up at the domain…read more Don't get me wrong, the food is generally pretty good as far as items, and it's refreshing to have some seafood in the area. The port old fashioned is on the weaker side, and their broccolini beds for fish is 90% stems. Just kinda weak in my opinion when paying 36$ for a farm raised red fish. The last annoying part is the host/seating management - not very efficient. They crammed 6 of us in a small table, while literally every huge booth had only 2 people. Just odd, and didn't leave a great taste in my mouth. Also, what happened to the longest happy hour at the domain? Just looking for a reason to go back.

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!

Delicious hot fresh catfish and shrimp! It's our first time here and the atmosphere is fun and the…read moreservice was spot on. We live nearby but we've never been in. Alisa was our waitress and she did a great job. We will definitely be back.

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!

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. ‍