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    Vic & Al's

    4.6 (666 reviews)
    Open 11:00 am - 11:00 pm
    Updated 1 week ago

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    Casual
    Intimate
    Moderate noise
    Dogs allowed

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    The drink menu
    Christina H.

    Vic & Al's isn't your traditional cajun restaurant. It gives more of a trendy, Austin vibe which may not be for everyone. The setup is a little different than a traditional restaurant. There are two sides--one focused on drinks and the other on food. It's not really full-service dining, as you don't order from your table. Instead, you order at the counter and they'll bring everything out to you. For my partner and I, we shared a Fried Shrimp Po Boy, the Shrimp & Grits, the Gumbo, and ended with Fried Bread Pudding. Like many reviews have stated, the dishes were definitely a bit more salty compared to the traditional Cajun flavors I know and love. Just because there's more salt does NOT mean more flavor! SERVICE: The true highlight of our experience was how friendly, welcoming and helpful everyone was. The place is also super dog-friendly, and the kind of place that's easy to hang out and relax for a bit.

    Espresso martini
    Sarah C.

    My husband and I went to Dai Due for our anniversary and were a little disappointed at the lack of cocktails so we decided to check out Vic and Als for a little post dinner drink! The vibe is easy going and friendly and I love how they make most of their mixers/bitters/etc! It was fun looking at all the different labels and both bartenders were happy to talk about the various items. I had fun explaining to my husband that the big jar of cochineal on the counter were dried bugs lol!! Apparently they use it to dye their aperol- cool! I also was curious about the Szechuan amaro I saw and the bartender let me try just a teensy bit of it with the warning that it will make your tongue go numb (which it totally did! XD). The drinks were great, I got an espresso martini which was served in an adorable little jar and was super tasty, not syrupy sweet and I loved the (homemade) pecan bitters. I would love to go back and try out more of their drinks! All in all a very fun bar and great bartenders who seem to love what they do.

    All the apps on HH
    Heather K.

    Man oh man where do I begin...? Of allll the times I've eaten out, I've NEVER EVER been greeted at the door AND given a tour of the restaurant simultaneously! It seemed like Ms Dani was there waiting on me! She showed me around and set my expectations on how and what to order. My best friend and I joined in on HH here and couldn't decide so we ordered one of each app on the HH menu. The gumbo was realllly good! Not a lot of okra (which being a southerner I can appreciate), the red beans and rice were delightful. The boudin balls were fried to perfection . The bean patties had a delicious sauce it came with. Everything was great but the service was even BETTER! Top notch! We will definitely be back and I highly recommend!! 20/10! Thank you Ms Dani, for EVERYTHING! You were wonderful and an absolute pleasure to work with this evening.

    Purple Drink
    Alejandra G.

    My cousin loves this place so he said we had to stop in while we were visiting. It's a cute country-esque place. Looks upscale with the chandeliers and decor. We ordered off their happy hour menu - which honestly, you get a good amount of food for a rly cheap price. We ordered the $4 gumbo (a little spicy but super filling), the red beans and rice, red bean fritters (pretty good!) blackened catfish and beignets. Their purple drink cocktail was super refreshing too!

    Daily special with rice, chicken and shrimp
    Ellie N.

    Fancy fish: swordfish. Wow how flavorful it is. The swordfish is perfectly cooked. Cochon de lait po boy: pork po boy. It's fresh.

    Thao R.

    Vic & Al's delivers on what a true Cajun scratch kitchen should be. Everything is made in-house, and the daily changing menu keeps it fresh and worth revisiting. We went during happy hour (3-6pm) for half-priced appetizers and drinks, a great deal. The boudin balls were flavorful and perfectly crisp. I had the Fancy Fish (swordfish over mashed sweet potatoes with broccolini), which had deep, balanced flavors. My husband's Cajun Caesar was just as good, with moist, well-seasoned chicken. Beautiful décor, friendly staff, and food that speaks for itself. We'll be back.

    Colin C.

    Vic & Al's is in my top 3 favorite restaurants in Austin. I cannot recommend this place enough especially after their renovation cause ever since then, I feel that eating there is an even better experience. Adorned with very kitschy and atmsopheric interior decor (my favorite are the inexplicable chairs on the walls), the restaurant is a great vibe. They also got their seating process down to a science. As soon as you walk in, you're greeted and given your table number. Before going to your table, you can get an amazing craft cocktail at the bar. I am a huge fan of the sabine pass which is their cucumber cocktail and it is perfection. Then you order your food at the register and their rotating menu is something to behold. For this specific trip, we got the crawfish jambalaya, blackened catfish on rice, and the interesting eggplant parmesean. All were hits, not a single miss. This place knows how to do seasoning as any bite you take, you're hit with an explosive array of herbs and spices that give you the kick you need to keep biting and savor every taste. So lucky to live down the street from here and one of my absolute favorite dinner spots in the city.

    Peter L.

    went to try another cajon spot as I wanted to get some jambalaya.. well, at least more cajon before I leave end up ordering pretty much the same thing here, catfish courtbouillon. another catfish... i was thinking, it come with rice and there is shrimp and there is roux, might as well get the catfish and lets have a showdown... well, it wasn't even close... price wise, it is +6 ... i might have end up tipping more here as i was too lazy to change the options down. end up doing 18% tip... so it was total 34. actually more expensive here with less... less portions, no free sides, and i didnt order a beer... anyways, the food was pretty good. it has more of tomato based roux taste... not the same. the shrimp was the highlight. it was bigger and perhaps cook and seasoned separately. service was kinda weird. you order upfront and they take the food to you... should i even tip? kinda confusing...i got a cup and pour water for myself initially. then the waiter came and refill it. nevertheless, the waiter was very polite when answering my questions about the menu initially. can't give this place more than 3 stars food wise, it didn't come with free side and the portion of the fish was smaller and price was higher... triple no no ....perhaps it was a different class restaurant... don't seem like it. maybe just different real estate... if this was a 5 star dining in the westin hotel or something, then I can understand the rip off.. but I think both are same class... anyways, food is good. slight edge with the shrimp but roux per my preference, I give it to the other place. i think the portion of the fish just shocked me, as i had the same dish 2 days ago at another spot... that affected my experience here. i would say, this is most likely a college hangout, the other place would not have the same crowd.. here, you can probably see sigma chi or the tri delts come in and have a party at the bar... probably a comparison of huntington beach vs long beach... thus the difference... just a matter of location...

    Cedar Gin Cocktail
    Lowell O.

    I was in the neighborhood and then realized that we were within a half mile of good ol' Vic and Al's. It was a nice day so I grabbed my brother and we walked over for some lunch. The gumbo was as amazing as ever. Just perfect. And their beet salad was a refreshing side dish. This was my first time here during the daylight. And while I prefer the evening experience, the food and service was just as good. The music is different every time we visit but always good. Today's tracks had a 60's hippie vibe but without the usual cliche artists and songs we've all heard before. We enjoyed that. I took a photo of our food and sent it to my wife and said, "Guess where we are?" She recognized their famous gumbo and knew immediately :-)

    Pree R.

    I came to Vic and Al's for a late lunch, and at first glance the menu didn't seem to offer many vegetarian options besides piecing together a few sides. Luckily, my sister discovered that you can customize a vegetarian po'boy, and hers looked amazing--I wish I had known that was an option beforehand! Since I didn't, I ended up sharing sides with my dad, and doing it family-style turned out to be a great idea. We ordered the oyster mushroom salad, bean fritters, and the beet and goat cheese salad. My sister also got a side of beans and rice. The fritters were the standout--three per serving and surprisingly substantial, with great flavor. I enjoyed almost everything except the oyster mushroom salad; the dressing was a bit too heavy and drenched the whole dish. Service was solid as well. We were sitting on the patio where the sun was blasting directly at us, but someone quickly came out to lower the blinds, which made a huge difference and was much appreciated. Overall, a tasty spot--especially if you're willing to get creative with the vegetarian options or share a spread of sides.

    Counter
    Wes Y.

    The aesthetic is great and as soon as you walk in it smells amazing, which immediately gets you excited for the food. You start a tab when you enter and order at the counter, which is easy and pretty smooth. I got the lunch combo plus the chicken and beignets. For the lunch combo, I chose the half po boy and gumbo. Both were flavorful and seasoned really well. Not too salty, not bland, just solid and comforting. The gumbo especially felt well balanced and satisfying for a lunch portion. The chicken and beignets were pretty great overall. The beignets were definitely the highlight and easily the best part of that dish. Soft, fluffy, and really enjoyable. The chicken was fine but not as memorable. There might have been a bit too much sauce, which made both the chicken and the beignets a little soggy at times. Staff were very friendly and welcoming, which added to the experience.

    Sweet potato chorizo hash
    Stephanie C.

    We did not see an option to make a reservation and just showed up around 1 pm on a Saturday for brunch. The food was absolutely amazing. Our group ordered the red beans and rice, collard greens Benedict, sweet potato chorizo hash, salad, and gumbo. Every dish was incredibly tasty, fresh, and well prepared. No misses at all, and it is the kind of food you keep talking about after you leave. A few things to note about the experience. We were asked to put a card down immediately, which felt a little uncomfortable, especially for a group of six, and you get assigned a table, but there's no table service. Ordering is also a bit confusing since you have to go to two separate areas for food and drinks. We were not given an itemized receipt, which made splitting the bill pretty difficult. The atmosphere was super cute, cozy and inviting, and the decor was beautiful. There's seating in the front and back, though if you sit in the front you'll hear more of the noise from people coming/going, cars on the street, and some bursts of cold air. Parking is also something to be aware of. Do not park in the nearby lots unless they are clearly marked for Vic & Al's, as towing seems common (we saw people standing outside on the corner asking if "our cars got towed like theirs"). There is free street parking on some of the surrounding roads. We parked on Walnut Street and walked about 5-10 minutes. Overall, the food alone makes this place worth visiting, but the ordering, payment process, and parking situation could definitely be clearer.

    Breakfast hash
    Elisa C.

    I had a great time trying Vic & Al's! Food was SEASONED and all the food we bought was equally as good as the other. I got the breakfast hash topped with an egg and bits of sausage, potatoes, bell peppers, corn and a sauce that was full of flavor. The others at the table got the blackened fish and chicken on beignets. Each enjoying them! We had a table of 6 and the service was excellent too. Staff recommended one tab and was able to split at the end which was great. Space is cozy too! Lots of seasonings on the walls and gave dining hall vibes with the picnic type tables. Highly recommend this place. It definitely gives cozy brunch vibes. I encourage you to grab an entree and a side or an extra entree to share.

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    Ask the Community - Vic & Al's

    Do they take reservations?

    No. We've never had a problem getting a table! With the recent expansion there is plenty of seating available!

    What time(s) do they offer beignets? When I was there they were out.

    Do you have gluten free options?

    Yes they had one savory gluten free option as well as the beignets

    Do they take reservations?

    No they don't take reservations.

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    4.0(181 reviews)
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    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...

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    4.4(922 reviews)
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    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...

    As soon as you walk into this spot, it feels truly transformed. It's like a time capsule of old…read moretimey New Orleans. We tried to go to happy hour with my partner's parents, but that was only available in the bar area. Given they have some health problems to consider, we could not move over and hover over teeny tables to have dinner so had to handle full price. At full price, I'd give it a solid 3.5. Bumped to a 4 because this is hard to find around here. We got: - shrimp yoli (if you only order one dish, get one with this SAUCE. It's to die for. The shrimp had too much seasoning that it was a little choke worthy and I NEVER complain about flavor. Just lighten up a little!) - escargot (the butter was broken.. so it was kinda rough) -catfish gumbo (solid portion) -redfish add lump crab (while we enjoyed this, it was pricy for what it was) -shrimp and crawfish pasta (good) -orange crème brûlée (light.. not my fav crème brûlée ever but fun to try) - chocolate cake brownie with ice cream

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    Hook & Reel Cajun Seafood & Bar - The Reel Catch

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    3.8(317 reviews)
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    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.

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