A friend convinced me we needed the bacon flight as well as mac and cheese. She was right! What a fun tasting. Truly excellent mac and cheese, to be honest much better than it looks. Easy parking in Lamar Union. Casual setting. Good amount of indoor and outdoor seating. Friendly, fast & knowledgeable staff! read more

TLC Austin - Bacon Flight Classic Mac & Cheese Grilled cheese - American Near Me - Austin, Texas

Absolutely brutal dining experience! We went with a group on a Saturday and it was moderately steady. On the wall, they had cute little rules and one of them said to bring your appetite because this isn't a small plate restaurant. The food was taking a while but we were told many times that it wouldn't be much longer because their fastest chefs were working. We waited an hour and 20 minutes for our food which was all brought out one at a time in a staggered way so we were all done at different times. If you order fries, you will get 15 or so of them which is whatever but don't post signs on your way saying big portions are coming. Sandwiches could have been kid sized. We will never be back. Seriously terrible. I do not like posting negative reviews but this place was the worst. read more

Went here on a VERY rainy day. The service was very friendly and welcoming, our server was also running the bar so it was a bit slower. No problem here though, we've all been there. The signature boil was about average. Decent price, but a bit blunt when it comes to flavor. Chicken fried ribeye was delicious but wayyyy too much batter. Loved the drinks, I had The Daphne and Bongos Naked. The Daphne was closer to pina colada. Pretty strong drinks, I started feeling it toward the middle of my first round. Would definitely like to try other options read more

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The restaurant is quite a nice place to hang out in especially when it's not a rainy day. The food and drinks here are also pretty good. Service is good. Our server ran the bar and nearby tables at the same time. Getting orders were slower but she did her best. I would come back to try the other food but not the boil. The boil was very average. There are better spots for the value. But all else is very good. read more

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I was so looking forward to having my first TLC dining experience. Unfortunately, I left disappointed. The decor is sparse featuring picnic tables. The music was loud and inappropriate. I like Led Zepelin but not for dinner. We ordered Mexican martinis. They came out promptly but were half full. For $14 a drink full is mandatory. The second round for my wife was full proving my point. Our muscles and oysters were great. Then the chicken fried steak came. Burnt. How they let that out of the kitchen is still a mystery. The replacement was better, but the taste was off, and they did no use ribeye per the description. The meat was grainy and chewy. I know my cuts of meat, and this was definitely not ribeye. Like many Austin restaurants. TLC has gotten lazy and not on point. There are many other seafood spots with better quality. read more

The happy hour is awesome great place to go before a movie the cocktails are awesome the lemon garlic mussel are amazing !!! Served with a sourdough baguette to soak up all the bacon garlic butter goodness . And 1 dollar oysters . But beware of the atomic shrimp cocktail it will wake your ass up don't need an energy drink wowazzzz. read more

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After 1.5 half hours of silent disco dancing at Highball, I had worked up an appetite. However, I did not want a full meal, but something to tide me over until I got home. While at Highball you could see the bright lights from TLC, which were alluring. TLC is located on S. Lamar across the street from Highball and the Alamo drafthouse. TLC appeared to have a million Christmas lights both indoors and outdoors. It is a casual restaurant with a Texas twist. You can find comfort food, fresh seafood, and 30+ beers on tap. The furniture is picnic style, which gives off a family friendly vibe. TLC has ample space. As such, it would be great for hosting large groups, families, or friends in a casual environment. Importantly, their patio is dog-friendly and will be well suited for your fur babies. I looked at the appetizer menu and had my heart set up on bacon-wrapped deviled eggs. Sounded so yummy and something I could eat while I drove home. However, the bartender told me they had been wiped out due to the Thanksgiving holiday. Noooooooooo!!! Say it isn't so. Yep, afraid so. Then, I trekked home without food. Once home, I wrestled up some snacks. This venue appears to be super cool. I look forward to returning and enjoying some of their menu items. read more

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Thanks to foodie influencer @austineater, we went to try this place during game day 9/6. Completely flabbergasted to find out that it's been here for six years?! Nonetheless, the food was absolute bomb. We sat at the bar and had an attentive bartender, I think his name was Darren or Garrett (sorry!). I was shocked at how many tables were available during a UT game. This place should not be slept on and I can't figure out why it is. They even had the sound on for the game! We will definitely be back! Oh, also, bartender gave us a $25 off coupon for our next visit!! AND they give out free salt water taffy when you pay! Love that! read more

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Went for brunch a few weeks ago with my boyfriend. I got the Bananas Foster Belgian waffle and he got the brisket skillet hash. My waffle was very crispy and golden brown, and the bananas foster topping was sweet and banana-y. I just wish I had gotten a savory side to balance out the flavors. My boyfriend enjoyed his brisket skillet hash, said it was very filling and hearty, and the avocado added some freshness to an otherwise heavy dish. I've been to TLC before for dinner and enjoyed their mac and cheese and fries, always a staple. read more

TLC Austin - Bananas Foster waffle and brisket skillet hash - American Near Me - Austin, Texas

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TLC was hosting a SXSW event and so I stopped by to check out the happy hour. I sat at the bar and the bartender was very attentive and accommodating. I ordered the lemon mussels They were out of the TLC premade margarita mix so I was told they could not make the margarita by hand in a shaker. So I had a frozen margarita with tajin. The book signing event by Billy Mills was amazing and he was on hand with his wife and co-author to personally sign the book. There was a spread of food including a salad bar, deviled eggs, hush puppies and shrimp cocktail. There were some great desserts available as well including brownies and berries. During the event, also tried the hibiscus 75 cocktail with Ford's Gin, Hibiscus Pomegranate Syrup, Lime, Prosecco. read more

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Super delicious and affordable seafood spot. Snow crab was discounted on Wednesday (love that), and the shrimp was very fresh. Fun ambiance with outdoor seating as an addition. Attentive service as well! Just wish the lobster was in stock. read more

TLC Austin - Hush Andouille & Cheddar Hushpuppies - American Near Me - Austin, Texas

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Restaurant week in effect! Always great to try new places and get a deal. The restaurant week menu for dinner is $40 with a choice of an app, seafood boil and key lime pie for dessert. The seafood boil alone is $38 so this is a great opportunity. Made a reservation and it wasn't busy when I arrived so sat at the bar. Took a few for someone to greet me as they were busy making a few drinks. Love that they have wine on tap! Several whites and reds to select from. Also a fan of the Maine Root soda fountain vs the old stand by of Coca Cola or Pepsi products. Food was fantastic. Got the deviled eggs, TLC boil and key lime pie. The deviled eggs had a great flavor and cooked perfectly. Smooth, creamy filling. TLC boils was seasoned well, the potatoes could have used a bit more bit using the sauce on the pan helped out, along with the roasted garlic. Soooo delicious. Crab legs, weren't enough and take so much work, but worth it. Shrimp and sausage delightful and corn on the cob right up my alley. Fairly quiet while I was there and laid back ambiance. I'd totally come back to try other items on the menu. Jacob at the bar was good times. read more

Came here for dinner on a fun-filled cousins' day!! Visiting Austin for the first time so it was great exploring the area and easily navigating. Our service was very great in handling our large group while having the best, fun spirit! These oysters were amazing!!! I should've just ordered a whole dozen to myself as my entree read more

TLC Austin - $1 oysters - American Near Me - Austin, Texas

You cannot beat $1 oysters year round. I go to TLC like 5-7 times a year. I absolutely love the oysters and seafood boils here. The atmosphere is very nice with the bright light and big windows. I don't mind that it's not in a plastic bag, I think it's still flavorful laid out in the dish. Seafood is pricey so the bill adds up but I think it's worth it for all the food that you get! Great for large parties and date night! read more

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Great Happy Hour! Gulf oysters for $1 each all day everyday. They only ran out once when we went there. The Atomic Shrimp Cocktail is a must! Huge gulf shrimp swimming in a extremely spicy cocktail sauce. Whoa! Not for the timid. The service and the food are great! read more

TLC Austin - Atomic Shrimp - American Near Me - Austin, Texas

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Came here for lunch on a weekday and was honestly a little disappointed. Overall good for a seafood fix, easy parking, but poor service. Highlight was the fried okra appetizer- its so good and highly recommended! My table also tried the hush puppies and fried oysters. For a decent oyster fix Id recommend this restaurant, their oysters were very good. However, their sandwiches and chicken were not very good. I ordered the Shrimp BBQ sandwich and it wasn't good- the shrimp was skimpy and the flavor was a bit bland. The boils were good but seemed smaller portions for being for 2 people. I think what brings this restaurant down in stars was the service. They were very reluctant to provide substitutions for sides or food allergies, which is not common for a casual restaurant like this. They also took very long to bring out our food, and brought out some dishes way sooner than others which was awkward. Nice staff, but overall very poor service. read more

TLC Austin - Bbq Shrimp sandwich - American Near Me - Austin, Texas

I will start by saying they did comp our entire meal so I can't be too upset. However this review is to warn others in case this happens to them. Weird miscommunication happened where we thought we were getting charbroiled happy hour oysters when in fact we were getting "higher quality" oysters for 55 dollars. Ordered a boozy milk shake and a sandwich that never came out. Took about an hour (without getting the sandwich) so if you are on a time crunch maybe this isn't the place. Interior is really really cute for the holidays and I saw some games in the corner so it's a shame our service experience was so bad. The people are really nice and when we asked for the manager they ended up comping everything so... take that as you will. Of the food we tried, the mac and cheese was solid but the oysters were horrible... so sandy and difficult to eat. read more

TLC Austin - mac and cheese - American Near Me - Austin, Texas

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By far one of my favorite restaurants in Austin. The crab is excellent, cooked well and they give you ALL the tools you may need. It's hidden so I feel like people don't know about it. Parking is free under the garage connected to the building. They also decorate for Christmas like no other, lights everyplace and a snow machine on the patio. Holiday menu with drinks and food, tried the peppermint martini last night and it was fantastic. My husband has tried the ribeye and enjoyed it but my go-to is the boil. Give them a go! Service is wonderful, always friendly and quick. read more

Every year the Rooster clan finds a nice spot for lunch just before we open presents. Try not to dine past lunch hours so service peeps can head home early. TLC Christmas eve was a hit with our family. I started with the raw oysters. For the price they were a win but I also wished for an additional sauce option. Then, something everyone would eat the charbroiled version. Even got dear ol' grandma to eat one. GF and I decided to split some Crab Legs (1lb) and the DKR Sandwich. The crab was cooked nicely; didn't even bother with the boiled veggies. The Sandwich had good flavor and soft bread; good chips too. Grandma chose the Pork Chop while Rooster went for the Chicken Fried Steak. No complaints even when we demanded the boy eat his vegetables. No complaints on service; will be back soon for more oysters! read more

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Came here for Thanksgiving since we were on a trip from out of town. We made a reservation online the day before. Their thanksgiving plate had turkey, stuffing, cranberry, green beans, and mash potatoes with gravy. It was good, with decent portions. I don't think it was worth $45 a plate, but it was a holiday so that's probably why they priced it up. Wish they had rolls to go with the meal. We ordered mac and cheese on the side and that was amazing. My son got chicken tenders and fries and was content. The tenders were pretty small though. Service was okay. Waiter just seemed busy and was hardly there to give refills, but we took into consideration that it was a holiday. Overall, we had a good experience for our thanksgiving feast. read more

TLC Austin - mac and cheese - American Near Me - Austin, Texas

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Worst gumbo I've ever had in my life. They said it's served with rice but it was barely half a spoonful. read more

TLC Austin - American Near Me - Austin, Texas

TLC Austin was a great place to get away and enjoy a casual atmosphere of watching sports dining on good food. I had a birthday reward and used it by ordering the 14 oz double Bone-In Pork Chop and Brick Chicken. We enjoyed it very much where the pork chop was huge and extremely tasty with great flavor. It came with Garlic Mashed Potatoes, Nueske's Slab Bacon Green Beans, and Apple Chutney as sides. The sides were very good. The chicken was super favorable and tasty, and had that lemon pepper flavor. It was also served with Cilantro-lime Rice and Green Beans. We ate half of it and took the rest home for lunch the next day. As for TLC Austin this place is dog friendly, nice staff, entertaining, and besides Texas Favorites they also have menu options like the Boil where last time had crawfish. Parking is available here in the Lamar Union garage. read more

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A consistent $1 gulf oyster spot. Otherwise everything else is solid, but nothing special. Feels like a classic spot you'd see on a boardwalk read more

As always, the food is delicious and tasty our favorite are the hush puppies. My husband tried the chili mule.! he loved it. We always get the cherry limeade's. It's one of our favorite happy hours. We love our dollar oysters.! The staff is always so great! It was the first time taking our 15 year-old pup Freddie and he was so good. They were so good with him. The ambience is always relaxing fun friendly. read more

TLC Austin - Jalapeño hush Andouille & Cheddar Hushpuppies - American Near Me - Austin, Texas

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I was prepared to write a 5 star review for this spot but things took a turn halfway through our meal... Firstly we enjoyed our dinner - I got the shrimp sandwich which was delicious and well seasoned. There's a sweet sauce inside which I liked. I also tried my friend's mac and cheese which was perfect. We decided to order the TLC Split for the table, but we had to remind our server to put the order in. The restaurant seemed a bit understaffed too. The server stopped by our table to promise that our dessert was coming out "in a few minutes" a couple times. In the end, we waited 30 minutes for a basic ice cream sundae to come out. When the TLC Split finally came out, it was extremely disappointing. We expected all the toppings listed on the menu to be included, but it was just chocolate and vanilla ice cream on stale and dense banana bread with whipped cream, cherries, and toasted marshmallows. If it sounds like something you can make better at home, it is. The parking garage next to it/behind it has 3 hour free retail parking. read more

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The boil is great-I love how we have a tools bucket with the shell cracker and scissors, making it easier to eat. It's great for sharing with two people! They provide a bib and gloves so it's not too messy. The DKR was alright-similar to a Philly cheesesteak but the bread got really soggy so I didn't end up finishing it. Love the macaroni and cheese! Friends got the Texan and Bubba sandwich-I didn't try these but they say those are good. What really makes this a 3 star instead of 4 is the service. Our server forgot our order of the TLC Split (don't get this btw). Then, after taking our order, we waited possibly 20 minutes for it to come out. It is a mixture of ice cream, whipped cream, sprinkles, some hard banana bread, etc. I don't think it included all of the toppings that were mentioned on the menu such as pineapple and brownie...regardless, the hard, cold banana bread didn't taste good and it was a strange mixture of a dessert. It shouldn't have taken that long to make. If I go back, I would get more boil plates. read more

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Food was good, but we sat outside and there was water showers that were super intense we were so wet and our food got all wet. We called our waiter not just to complain but also order but we started by telling her about it she basically said something about turning it off and then it was turned back on so they forgot to turn it back off? I'm not sure but then she said "is that what you needed me for?" Which was rude. She also failed to check on us we were constantly asking someone walking by to grab our waiter. Date of visit: 5/30/2025 read more

The service was amazing! Super helpful in choosing the best combo of boil. The Cajun spice with snow crab was delicious. Would definitely recommend. They also have a bar with a TV and wine on tap which is cool. read more

TLC Austin - snow crab boil with Cajun spice - American Near Me - Austin, Texas

Pros- solid seafood options and casual environment. Food was fresh and restaurant was clean. Cons- very expensive for portion sizes and there isn't technically a "full bar" - just beers and only cocktails that are on the menu Overall I would come back, but be more mentally prepared for the prices. Service was fine, they use toast so it was easy to split checks. I recommend the shrimp boil and lobster Mac. read more

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What a fantastic place for great food and excellent service. Best Happy in Austin with $7 drinks and appetizers. Their seafood boils are outstanding. Great atmosphere to watch a game or hang out with friends. Fur family friendly too on their spacious patio. read more

Great service and tasty food, but the $50 lobster and $20 snow crab sure were small for the price point. It was absolutely not enough food for me and my 12 year old. read more

TLC Austin - 'The Boil,' with lobster, snow crab, corn, potatoes, onion and garlic. Lemon garlic butter on the side. $70 - American Near Me - Austin, Texas

Love the little outdoor patio (ample seating!) and the proximity to Alamo Drafthouse. The boil, however - leaves much to be desired. The snow crab legs were quite small and the seasoning was not as flavorful as I would have liked. I did like how well they portioned the boil (perfect amount of side to seafood ratio), and it is less messy than places that just give you a bag HOWEVER there are so many better boil places in town I don't think I'd come back here for boils. We unfortunately did not get a bib and gloves with our boil, but noted that others did so I would definitely ask for them if you want them! I think I'd come back to try the other menu items, as the Caesar salad was pretty good read more

Came here for happy hour and absolutely loved it!! We love raw oysters and they have a great $1 happy hour deal!! We are so many and they were so good!! I also got wine to have with it and it was perfect!! We came on a weekday and it wasn't crowded at all definitely lots of room and the servers were really attentive as well!! read more

TLC Austin - Oysters - American Near Me - Austin, Texas

Amazing happy hour spot! All items were $7 on the happy hour menu. We ordered several half-dozen oysters, garlic mussels, a Mac and cheese, and a couple of drinks. The spot was small but decked out with Christmas decor. The oysters were large and fresh. You cannot beat the half dozen for $7 price tag! read more

TLC Austin - Happy hour oysters - American Near Me - Austin, Texas

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Came here for happy hour. Location casual with long picnic style tables both indoor and outdoor. Parking garage right behind it that does free parking. The stand out items for me was the mussels. We got the fries to dip in the sauce. The frozen margarita was my favorite drink I ordered but spicy margarita wasn't bad either bc it was not spicy just had a kick at the end of the sip. The hush puppies were really good too bc they weren't dry. The shrimp cocktail was so heavy on the horseradish that it cleaned your sinuses out every bite you took. The milkshake was very rich. 4 of us tried to finish it and we couldn't. read more

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This is such a fun place to go. It looks a bit more rustic in appearance for the price but the food is always yummy. They have an outside patio with misters and picnic tables or inside which can be noisy against the cement floor. The service is quick and the drinks are strong. If you're wanting seafood this is an excellent option. I've eaten here since they opened and have always been very satisfied. There's free parking in the parking garage and it's right next to other shops and Alamo Drafthouse. read more

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Date of visit 2/21/24 at 7:45pm The STAFF we encountered were so nice. The Hostess was very sweet and had us sat within 5-7 mins without a reservation. Our server Clint is super personable and we had some nice conversation with him. The restaurant has a good vibe with picnic type tables and benches. There are tv's on the walls and a bar with about 12 seats. Clint recommended the bacon flight telling us it's some of the best bacon he's ever tasted. Well I think he oversold it. You get three slabs of bacon about a quarter inch think. One is a plain applewood smoke, one has a sweet pecan glaze on it and the last has jalapeños on it. They were good not great or warranting the $19 price tag. They needed to be cooked longer and were fatty. It's an appetizer but it was the last item to arrive to the table. My son was craving gumbo on a cold day. He added the sausage for an additional $2.50. There were hardly any ingredients his seafood gumbo. I saw two shrimp. Just a bit of rice. I make gumbo and have high expectations. This fell flat. Save your $14.50. My husband and I shared the signature boil. For $38 you get half a pound of snow crab and half a pound of shrimp, two small pieces of corn on the cob, four red potatoes and some onions. The flavor was good...spicy for me. My lips were tingling. The shrimp were good. The crab was dry. Both were lukewarm. The rest of the ingredients were fine. The corn was a bit too spicy to me with the seasoning on it. I've been to several restaurants that serve boiled seafood. This one was ok. Nothing about it stood out. For $121.48 (including 2 beers and 2 soft drinks) I feel like we left wanting more. read more

The food is delicious, my service was amazing, everything fresh and great selection. Place is clean, quiet, and modern. Obviously seafood CAN get expensive depending on what you order but we ordered a crab boil with extra add on clams, 2 dozen oysters, the candied bacon deviled eggs appetizer, and a margarita....all for under $100!!! Definitely a place to go or recommend. read more

Great food, we went during happy hour and had oysters, gumbo, and a sandwich. The service was a bit slow the day we went, but that's fine. We went during December, so they had decorations up for the holiday which were fun! read more

I really enjoyed the lunch we had here with family. The shrimp cocktail was delish, although I wasn't expecting it to be mixed into the sauce and so heavy on horseradish but I still liked it! You can tell the shrimp are high quality because they have that meaty snap. Yum. My husband's seafood boil was also very good, and huge for the price! My daughter's pork chop was super thick cut and very well cooked and I would come back again just for that meal. The one disappointment was the deviled eggs. They were piled high with filling which to me is too much filling, but the filling didn't have any taste. It desperately needed some mustard or other vinegar. Overall I would definitely come back again and I had a great time read more