Top Best Seafood Restaurants in Lake Austin

"You can sit outside in Austin almost any month of the year - with a short break in the summer for 110 degree days and that one week in January when it drops below 40. So it makes sense that there’s no shortage of great patios, but there are few better spots to eat and drink outside than Perla’s. You’ll sit under a large tree while servers bring you oysters and make you feel like you’re vacationing in a small beach town - despite being able to hear the traffic of South Congress and see a guy testing out his “Cowboy Mime” act for tips."

"Congress, 512/291-7300www.perlasaustin.comHours: Brunch Sat.-Sun., 10:30am-3pm; lunch Mon.-Fri., 11am-3pm; snacks & raw bar daily, 3-5:30pm; dinner daily, 5:30pm-close. Happy hour weekdays, 3-6pm. To say that McGuire Moorman Hospitality group has the Midas touch would be an understatement."

"Austin might be miles from the beach, but you would never know it while eating at Perla’s. The seafood is fresh, the nautical interior is fun and food is consistently top-notch."

"4 out of 5 stars Restaurants Seafood Holly. A charming east side seafood market and kitchen, Mongers Market + Kitchen embraces the coastal chic vibe. Expect clean lines and big windows, nautical touches and a menu that changes based on seasonal availability."

"Cool and contemporary, Mongers is half market, half kitchen, and one whole amazing. The chic, sleek interior marries perfectly with a menu that puts simplicity, deft cooking, and quality ingredients at the forefront. If you want heavy, buttery sauces or old-style treatments, go somewhere else."

"We may be known for our seafood but our regulars know that our non seafood dishes are just as good. Check out this pork belly market special in our stories today. Posted by Mongers Market + Kitchen on Tuesday, April 14, 2020"

"4 out of 5 stars Restaurants South Congress. The ocean theme at Cafe Blue is more Caribbean in flavor than other seafood restaurants in town. Think island breezes and blue waters, pina coladas and painkillers."

"The menu at this restaurant includes cajun dishes, French dishes, New-England dishes, and so much more. When you’re all finished eating, you’ll really feel as though you’ve gone on a culinary vacation. Featured Image Credit: Perla’s on Facebook"

"It’s an easy choice for naan & mango lasi when you’re looking for something sweet and salty. Only place on Rainey Street where you can get coconut chicken and goat curry."

"Garbo's brick and mortar location and food trucks serve up mouthwatering and tender New England-style seafood that tastes just as fresh as anything you'd eat in Maine. Try the house specialty, the Lobster Roll - served Connecticut-style (warmed in butter) or Maine-style (with celery, mayo, and lemon). Check the Garbo's site to see the locations of their trucks this week."

"If you’re looking for the ideal venue for your next special occasion, you can’t go far wrong with Freda’s Seafood Grille. The elegant decor may be old school sophisticated, but there’s nothing stuffy about the friendly, welcoming service, the warm, cozy ambiance, and a menu that pairs classic Southern-style dishes with the kind of light, innovative touch that’s guaranteed to please. For a meal you’ll remember, try the signature Freda’s Crab Cake for starters and the Blackened Red Snapper served with Crawfish étouffée, rice, and sautéed green beans for mains, before rounding off the meal with a sumptuous White Chocolate Bread Pudding."

"Freda’s Seafood Grille specializes in seafood with a southern cooking style, which helps differentiate it from most seafood restaurants in the area. It’s an upscale establishment and features a comprehensive menu that should satisfy most palates. Some delicacies that are worth trying include their crab stuffed mushrooms, lobster roll, and shrimp and crawfish etouffee."

"These organic, locally made, artisan cakes are perfect if you want plenty of unique flavor options!. Danae is an independent baker who has been running her chic cake business in Austin for years. (Scroll through her feed and swoon over those custom wedding cakes – so impressive.) She created my gender reveal cake, which was not only the most precious cake I’ve ever seen, but also crazy delicious with an earl grey and lavender filling."

"Cake balls are really difficult to make, so why not let the folks at Austin Cake Ball do it for you?. After all, they’re awesome at it!. You might have to try each of their 14 flavors."

"The company that originally formed the one-for-one in need shoes has opened a coffee shop on South Congress. For every cup sold they provide a weeks clean water to someone in need. It’s great coffee, a great atmosphere, and a great cause."

"Bao’d Up specializes in Chinese comfort food, focusing primarily on steamed baos that you can pick up fresh or frozen. There’s a variety of fillings - from the savory ground pork or barbecue chicken to the sweeter egg cream bao. They also have a selection of noodles and other dishes, like fried chicken or pork belly."

"A post shared by Snap Kitchen (@snapkitchen) on Apr 16, 2017 at 3:10pm PDT. Since 2010, Snap Kitchen has been making healthy meals from scratch for busy people. Meals are prepared by Executive Chef Matt Reinhart and Registered Dietitian Claire Siegel for every lifestyle, including gluten-free, paleo, vegan, and dairy-free."

"Snap Kitchen is meant for those aiming to eat healthy while still on the go. Drop in and grab a meal to go, or pick a few for the busy week ahead."