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Austin, TX
Best Seafood (Restaurants)
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Boiling Pot |
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(Restaurants - Seafood) |
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700 E 6th St, Austin 78701 • 512-472-0985 |
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6TH STREET. For bayou-style seafood, look no further than Boiling Pot. The restaurant's Cajun Combo selection is a vast quantity of blue crab, shrimp, sausage, potatoes, and corn dumped on the table for all to share. Other options include gumbo, oysters, and etouffee. For dessert, Key lime pie is ideal, but if you're feeling a little more adventurous, try chocolate-covered crawfish heads! |
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Cafe Josie |
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(Restaurants - Seafood) |
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1200-B W 6th St, Austin 78703 • 512-322-9226 |
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WEST END. It's not specifically a seafood restaurant, but Café Josie has a way with marine foods that few in town can match. Tropical cuisines serve as inspiration: lots of fruits, vegetables, and perky spices, not to mention mesquite grilling, give vibrant flavor to every dish. Menu highlights include herb-crusted red snapper with mango-habanero butter and roasted pepitas, and grilled mahi mahi with pineapple-mango salsa. Spiced rum pork tenderloin is a worthy alternative to seafood. For dessert, choose blackberry crisp, topped with macadamia-oatmeal crust and a scoop of vanilla ice cream. |
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Eddie V's Edgewater Grille |
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(Restaurants - Seafood) |
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301 E 5th St, Austin 78701 • 512-472-1860 |
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DOWNTOWN. Stylish, popular Eddie V's is a great choice for seafood. Start with simple unadorned oysters, or go for something more complex like ahi tartare with sesame and curry oils. Main dishes run the gamut as well, from broiled swordfish with wild mushrooms and black truffle fondue, to parmesan-crusted lemon sole with garlic butter and plum tomatoes. Gulf snapper topped with crab and lemon-chive butter is another favorite, and land-based options include grilled prime steaks and veal chops. Service is very good, attentive but not obtrusive. |
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Finn & Porter |
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(Restaurants - Seafood) |
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500 E 4th St Hilton Austin, Austin 78701 • 512-493-4900 |
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DOWNTOWN. Upscale, glamorous Finn & Porter ranks as one of the absolutely best places in town for fresh seafood and prime steaks. The menu changes daily, but rest assured that you'll find superb preparation and a creative approach to cuisine. Begin the adventure with hot-smoked Pacific oysters Rockefeller or pan-seared foie gras, and then agonize over dishes like vanilla butter-poached whole lobster, grilled diver scallops, and teriyaki-glazed Japanese yellowtail hamachi. An ocean's bounty of fresh sushi is also sublime, as are sizzling steaks and chops. Thanks to Finn & Porter, you'll be reconsidering what a hotel restaurant can be. Good wine list, too. |
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User Rating: 10 / 10
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Freda's Seafood Grille |
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(Restaurants - Seafood) |
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10903 Pecan Park Rd, Austin 78750 • 512-506-8700 |
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CEDAR PARK. Devoted to seafood of all kinds, Freda's is also known for serving a good selection of dishes inspired by native Louisiana cooking. The appealing interior boasts stained concrete floors, granite tables, multicolored light fixtures, and lots of windows, but folks often opt to dine on the outdoor patio when the weather's mild. Among the dishes to try are bacon-wrapped scallops, pecan-crusted tilapia, fried soft shell crabs, and a mixed seafood grill. Steaks, pastas, and chicken are available for folks who don't relish seafood. In addition, Sunday's brunch buffet is a bargain that features all-you-can-eat shrimp, oysters, crab cakes, fried catfish, French toast, omelets, soups, and desserts. |
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Marisco's Seafood Grill |
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(Restaurants - Seafood) |
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211 E 6th St, Austin 78701 • 512-474-7372 |
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DOWNTOWN. South-of-the-border seafood is on the menu here, along with a wide array of other traditional Mexican specialties. Menu standouts include coctel (a tomato-chile concoction with shrimp and avocado), tangy ceviche, and perky fried catfish or snapper. And on chilly nights, there's nothing like a steaming bowl of caldo (seafood stew) to warm your bones. Non-seafood options include tamales, burritos, and excellent margaritas. The atmosphere is super casual, lively, and a bit trendy. |
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User Rating: 8 / 10
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McCormick & Schmick's Seafood Restaurant |
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(Restaurants - Seafood) |
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401 Congress Ave Frost Bank Tower, Austin 78701 • 888-344-6861 |
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CONGRESS AVENUE. The decor at each McCormick & Schmick's restaurant is tailored to its host city, thereby avoiding an across-the-board similarity that plagues some chains. Austin's edition gains character with whimsical armadillo accents and other Texas-specific motifs. Plus, the extensive menu changes twice a day according to what's fresh, so you can count on a variety of interesting preparations. Most items can also be simply grilled and served with lemon butter. |
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Shoreline Grill |
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(Restaurants - Seafood) |
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98 San Jacinto Blvd, Austin 78701 • 512-477-3300 |
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DOWNTOWN. Shoreline's specialty is seafood and, although the menu changes seasonally, you can expect appetizing dishes like semolina-crusted oysters and grilled salmon seasoned to perfection. You'll also discover a variety of meat and pasta dishes. Located on Town Lake, just west of the Four Seasons, the restaurant is one of the best spots in Austin for viewing the city's resident bats. |
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User Rating: 9.5 / 10
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Sullivan's |
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(Restaurants - Seafood) |
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300 Colorado St, Austin 78701 • 512-495-6504 |
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WAREHOUSE DISTRICT. Set in the heart of downtown, Sullivan's has an air of posh sophistication that's evident from the moment you enter. Hearty hand-cut steaks are the stars and include a bone-in Kansas City strip at 20 ounces and a mushroom duxelles filet mignon at 8 ounces. Broiled lobster, jumbo scallops, and Alaskan king crab legs also tempt, as does an impressive wine list. A favorite with politicians and celebrities, the restaurant has a welcoming, clubby atmosphere that's ideal for special dinners. The on-premises cigar and jazz lounge is a great place to relax as well. |
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User Rating: 7.5 / 10
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Truluck's |
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(Restaurants - Seafood) |
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400 Colorado St, Austin 78701 • 512-482-9000 |
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DOWNTOWN. Truluck's, housed in a beautifully remodeled building in the Warehouse District, is popular both at lunch and dinner, and one look at the menu will tell you why. Start with a selection of fresh cold oysters or Florida stone crabs. Among the main courses are dishes like grilled snapper with crawfish and baby shrimp, trout in a spicy, crunchy crust with mango-jalapeno puree, and salmon with sautéed crab, shrimp, and a piquant jalapeno béarnaise sauce. In addition, several varieties of fish and shellfish are available simply grilled with garlic butter. A surefire hit for seafood fans. |
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