Cypress Grill

Delicious Experience at Cypress Grill! I had the Orleans Shrimp Salad at Cypress Grill and it was absolutely fantastic. The shrimp were juicy and perfectly blackened, packed with bold Cajun flavor without being overpowering. The salad itself was fresh, crisp, and generously portioned — every ingredient felt thoughtfully selected and well-balanced. You can taste the love and attention that went into this dish. It was light yet satisfying, and easily one of the best shrimp salads I’ve had in a long time. I’ll definitely be back to try more!

You get some amazing food here at Cypress Grill. I enjoyed every bite of everything, and the service was amazing, too. It was a bit of a wait when we went, but we sat at the patio, although a little hot and humid just because we didn't want to wait. There were fans outside, so it wasn't too bad. Can't wait to come back again.

New Orleans is best known for its Mardi Gras festivities: glitzy parades, Bourbon Street bars, and smooth jazz throughout the French Quarter. The Big Easy is also known for its delectable Cajun food, a cusine uniquely American, and made popular by chefs like Paul Prudhomme, Justin Wilson, and Emeril Lagasse. If you're jonesing for a cup of gumbo or a plate of jambalaya, you can drive over to the Crescent City in seven and a half hours, or hop on a plane that will cut that trip to under two hours. Either solution seems expensive and time-consuming. Don't fret, Cypress Grill has you covered. When I visited the restaurant last week, we (my wife and I) tried a lot of food to really get a taste of their version of NOLA bayou cooking. Appetizers: We tried tried the Crawfish Eggrolls ($10.99) and the Boudin Balls ($8.99). I preferred the eggrolls that were stuffed with cheddar jack cheese and jalapeños in addition to fresh crawfish tail meat. While the cheese and jalapeños dominated the first burst of flavor, the crawfish muscle their way through at the finish. Look inside the rolls, Cypress does not skimp on the meat. My wife preferred the more subtle flavor of the Bouldin Balls, saying the pork sausage and bread crumb mix blended harmoniously and was best when dipped in the house remoulade sauce. For the main course, my wife was polite and went for one of the house specialties, Atchafalya Catfish ($18.99). I can't pronounce it, so here's what's in it. You take a piece of catfish, bread it, and fry it. Throw it on a bed of dirty rice and completely smother it in Crawfish Etouffée. For those not familiar with what is an etouffée, it's where you poach your protein in a sauce using a boatload of spices, and of course Louisiana's "holy trinity" of peppers, onions and celery to create a roux. Then you hydrate it. I know that's oversimplifying it. This is not a cooking class. FYI: Etouffée roughly translates to "smother," so when I said earlier they "completely smother it in Crawfish Etouffée," the first smother is a bit redundant. English teachers, am I wrong? Oh, the fish is...delicious! Fatty Matty the Cajun Piggy, that's me, couldn't make up his mind. So I ordered a Quarter Muffuletta ($11.99), Jambalaya ($10.99) and two sides the Red Beans & Rice and the Cheese Grits You get 1-2 sides with entrées, otherwise they are $1.99-$2.99 each. The Red Beans and Rice were killer. I wish my friend David Butler would have been here with me to give them his blessing. He's from New Orleans and makes that dish from scratch. The jambalaya was also really good. There was no skimping on the andouille sausage or the chicken. I kicked it up a notch by having them add a special Cajun spice on top to increase the heat. My waitress further hooked me up and brought me a bottle of Yellow Bird Habanero Hot Sauce. BOOM! Mouth explosion. Yeah, it was...fire! The cheese grits were very smooth and perfectly salted. Before I dove into my muffuletta, I asked the waitress if I had tried any other sides. She said yes and brought me a small sample of the mustard greens. I'm so glad she did. There was no bitter aftertaste, and clearly, someone in the kitchen knows how to properly use pork in the recipe. DON'T, forget to order these when you come. My food coma was starting to set in at this point, probably helped on by the Abita beers. My wife and I each tried a small piece of the muffuletta and saved the rest to take home. Cypress Grill duplicated Central Grocery's masterpiece, masterfully (again, English teachers, can I say that)? Long review, so look up both the Central Grocery to see the history of the muffuletta and what's actually in it. Fantastic service, good ambiance, and amazing food. The place was packed and on a wait most of the time we were there. Clearly, people love them and their tasty Cajun treats. Oooowe!

Immaculate service and delicious food. This small diner is always packed and is guaranteed to have a wait, but the wait is worth it. Every dish we tried for brunch was incredible.

First time here and came for an early lunch before traveling. This place was amazing! Jamie at the bar was very knowledgeable on the menu and let us taste test the crawfish étouffée ( the best ever by the way). Everything was really good. Would for sure come back if I’m ever in the area.

Okay, we stopped in for $3.99 mimosas but then... We went in and sat at the bar. Tim was our bartender and he was top notch! Friendly, informative and one of two reasons we will absolutely be back. The other reason was the food. Mind blowing! We got the Creole Eggs Benedict with grits and red beans and rice. I don't have the words to express how good everything was! The eggs had a dark golden yolk and the ham...🤯 But the hollandaise sauce was probably the best part! On top of everything Tim brought us samples of the chicken gumbo and seafood ettouffe and both were delicious! I can't over emphasize that you need to check this place out. The location is right off Loop 1 so very convenient!

Very very pleased …. We just happened on this lace the last day of vacation in Austin. Just 2 of us but ordered 3 entires and 2 appetizers because everything looks great!!!! Taste is great! Very friendly staff.

Cypress grill, is my wife and my favorite restaurant, we go hear more than all other restaurants combined. The service has always been fantastic and friendly. The environment is amazing and the food is amazing. The standard menu is great, but they also have monthly specials and nightly specials, rotating vegetables, rotating cobblers, so always something fresh. Although everything you get might be your favorite and it’s hard to try new things and not just order the same thing every time. Great drinks also! Very fair pricing.

The hash was fantastic as always. And the service was quick and attentive. Love going to Cypress Grill for brunch.

I love everything about this place. The food, the service, and the atmosphere. I highly recommend it if you're looking for some yummy southern comfort food.

Great seafood gumbo, shrimp and grits and trout! Good atmosphere and friendly service.

There aren't enough words to adequately describe the diverse fish and seafood at Cypress Grill. From the extra large chilled shrimp cocktail to the trout meunière and the shrimp pasta Rockefeller, you'll be glad you chose them.

Not as good as other reviews led me to expect. Service was slow and unfriendly. The catfish and crayfish dishes were good, but flavors were one dimensional. Pricey. Dirty restrooms. There are better Cajin options.

Outstanding delivery as usual ! I love being inside or delivered. Always good and good as we expected

Everything we ate was Excellent! I'm not just saying that! Seasoning was on point! Service and presentation were great! No complaints! Pricing was reasonable! Everything was cooked to perfection!

Came in for lunch and was able to get a table right away. The server was friendly and fast. The restaurant itself is clean and welcoming. Let's get to the good part, the food! Chicken Atchafalaya- This was simply amazing! The chicken was cooked and breaded perfectly, topped with crawfish étouffée, the grits were nice and cheesy. This dish was super tasty! 5 of 5 stars! Muffuletta- Huge sandwich filled with deliciousness. 5 of 5 stars! Trout meunière- my friend said it was really good I'll definitely be back for more of the menu!

I met my friend here for brunch. It was a bit misty but the covered deck was lovely. They have little window shades and heaters- which we didn't need but it's a nice option. It's brunch so you must have a mimosa. I got the grapefruit one and it was lovely. My friend had a cranberry one and she enjoyed hers as well. We ordered a lot of food because we planned on sharing it. We had plenty of leftovers to take home. We shared the French toast. My friend said they fly in the bread from New Orleans. I'm not sure if this is true but it was great. She ordered an omelette and I got Creole Eggs Benedict. We shared the sides of fried okra, home fries, and fruit. The home fries weren't anything special but our main dishes were good. I do wish my english muffin was cooked a bit more. It wasn't crispy and kind of mushy so I basically just ate the eggs. Our waitress was great. I forgot to ask for her name. :( Dogs are allowed on the patio. Next time, I'll bring my furry BFF Roxie. :) Have a great day Yelp friends!

A surprise while dining at Cypress Grill and enjoying our cajun cuisine where we were told they had king cakes from Joe Gambino's Bakery for sale. The cake was cold since it was from Louisiana, but after it thawed at home it tasted really good. This is the best king cake over ones sold in neighboring grocery stores. But in the meantime I enjoyed the fried catfish with dirty rice from the weekday lunch special. The catfish had tremendous flavor with a tasty breading and dipped it into the tartar sauce. The dirty rice was fulfilling and delightful too. The king cakes they had in stock were cinnamon and creme cheese.

5 stars coming from a Louisiana native!!! This is the best Cajun food I've found in Austin hands down. Enjoyed every single thing we got! Started with a reminiscent milk punch. Then we got some crawfish egg rolls that you can order a la carte, so just got two to try. The ranch sauce to dip in was super good, also dipped them in the cup of gumbo we got. Gumbo was perfect. They use Leidenheimer bread and it was so fresh for the shrimp poboy we got. Shrimp were perfectly crisp. The crawfish étouffée was also rich, creamy and amazing. We sat at the bar and got to talk to Tim the bartender. He is a great time and helpful when deciding what to order. Love all the Louisiana decor inside and a good amount of seating inside. A small patio also out front with more tables. It was pretty busy on a Saturday afternoon and the bar is first come first serve so we sat up there. Highly recommend if you're craving some good Cajun food!! Also heard the rattlesnake pasta is a must but only served after 2:30 on the weekends so will be coming back to try that!

Nice neighborhood place. Good-sized servings for the price. Friendly service. There can be a wait during the dinner rush - it's a smallish place.

I was really impressed with this place. I had been craving Cajun food and decided to check it out. You don't need a reservation but you can get on the list ahead of time online. It felt like a perfect, casual neighborhood spot inside. Service was attentive and friendly. And the food and drinks were really good, especially for the price. We went during crawfish season and got a small bucket of crawfish as well. It can be hard to find sit down places in Austin that you can walk into on a Saturday night and get affordable and tasty food, so this place will be added to the rotation.

This was my friend and my first time dining at Cypress Grill. The waitlist option they offer online saved us a lot of wait time on a Friday night. The place was busy. It has a warm, friendly atmosphere. I started off with the Rum the Jewels cocktail. It was balanced and delicious as well as reasonably priced. My friend ordered monthly special, crawfish enchiladas. She said they and the cheese grits were amazing. I ordered the catfish atchafalaya. The fish was moist, the étouffe was generous and full of crawfish, and the dirty rice was perfect for gathering all of it together. I tried the special side: sautéed cabbage with brown sugar and bacon. The cabbage still had some crunch, and the dish was a little bit salty and a little bit sweet, and completely delicious. I definitely recommend Cypress Grill if you're looking for some down home Cajun food done right.

Back again and just as impressed! This is truly some delicious bona fide Cajun/Creole food in Austin. We sat on the patio since the weather is nice, and it was really lovely. Perfect amount of shade and comfy sized tables. This time I opted to try the crawfish étouffe, sub dirty rice instead of white rice. Absolutely incredible! Such a warmth and depth of flavor. I also got to try the catfish po-boy - another great dish! They import the French bread from New Orleans, and it was on point. I tried some of the catfish on its own, and the taste seemed a little off, but it could've just been a bad piece. Again, I can't recommend this place enough for anyone looking for a taste of home away from home or to try Cajun food for the first time.

I'd been here before about 5 years ago and remember it being delicious. I saw that they sold King Cakes from Gambinos, a famous bakery in New Orleans. I ordered two cakes and they were absolutely delicious and fresh. I also got a shrimp poboy with jambalaya. The service was friendly and the atmosphere was great. I live pretty far from Cypress Grill, but I'd love to come back when I'm in the area. Thanks!

I decide to check this place out on a Saturday afternoon and I must say, I'm a happy, full customer. My bf and I found this place on yelp and decided to stop in for Saturday brunch. We ordered French toast, bacon, eggs, shrimp and grits, mimosas, okra and more drinks lol. The decor gives off southern country vibes and some of the food reflects that. The shrimp and grits were very flavorful. I could definitely taste that New Orleans flavor, but the French toast and okra was kind of plain and bland. (⁠ツ⁠). I'd also like to add, the customer service was A1. We were greeted with a smile, seated immediately, and our food came out fast and hot. I'll definitely be back to try this place again.

Great drinks and friendly staff! Had a couple of the fancy signature cocktails! Yummy!

The lunch menu offered a fried seafood meal. We had a catfish and shrimp combo and a shrimp meal. The seafood was delicious and the shrimp was very tasty. We also had the peach cobbler, and it was good, even though there wasn't a lot of peaches and crust. It did have a good amount of vanilla ice cream with two scoops.

The food was wonderful. The service was easy and not invasive at all. Once there was a short wait, but the second time, we were seated immediately. The two downsides weren't the restaurant's fault, but they keep me from going more often. First, handicapped spaces are few and far between. The second was just the distance. If you live near Cedar Park or even north of the river, it's a long haul. My first lunch date lives in Barton Hills, and he was caught in traffic and a 30 minute drive. Decide what you are willing to tolerate.

The pot roast is the most here. Highly recommend! It gets pretty packed here, but the service is on top of it. Rattlesnake pasta is something else I've gotten. However, nothing beats that pot roast!!

This was a really nice lunch place. Very busy. Nice atmosphere. I had blackened tilapia and gumbo. Both spot on. Helpful server - Shelby - really made our day with her attitude and attention. Go here for a food that is good and quick and reasonably priced.

Eat lunch here today with a friend. Both of us had the Seafood Combo. The food and service was excellent

I've been a Cypress Grill regular for many years. Breakfast, lunch, or dinner are all great. But the recent change from an English muffin to a biscuit for eggs benedict is just wrong. Eggs benedict should always be on an English muffin, no exception. Why mess with something that is probably one of your best sellers. If I wanted a biscuit I'd order the loaded biscuit.

I recommended that my boyfriend and I eat there about a month ago. I have been there twice. It was ok. Not bad at all however nothing to write home about. The thing is, this is now a neighborhood restaurant and I am really trying to give it a fair shot. So this particular evening, I went with my server's suggestions. I went for the gusto and ordered 4 courses plus did 2 cocktails off menu. Later that evening, about 4-5 hours later both Ben and myself were up and down all evening from our bed to the bathroom. I know it was from there because unfortunately I was so slammed that day, all I had was a piece of toast at 7 am that day. Sorry, but we will never be back and my check was well over $200. Service was good when she was not getting triple sat. My food was good. Ben had to send his pasta back. He got on recommendation and sometimes others just have different taste buds. Server gladly swapped something else for him. He did not want to ask however I knew I was dropping money that evening and there is nothing wrong with politely requesting something else. Glad he did. But we still both got sick..... and because of that I cannot come back.

I had red beans and rice with andouille sausage. It was good. My best friend had the fried catfish with dirty rice.

Fried catfish and black beans and rice. The food was just okay. I wouldn't hurry back. The margarita was decent. Nice friendly bar service.

Been twice over the last 3 months. Great service. The meals have well received by the family. Fried oysters are great.

My wife and I popped in to this place after a drive up from San Antonio. Has a hole in the wall vibe and has good jazz/blues music playing which adds to the ambiance of this Cajun style spot. My wife ordered blackened tilapia with dirty rice and for her side was red beans & rice! I had the fried shrimp Po Boy with fries. The food was decent enough but lacked a bit of flavor. The fries had a nice crisp to them, which was appreciated. The prices were a definite positive and lunch special was so well priced. Service was quick and friendly!

Despite a busy Saturday night, I sat at the bar and received prompt service from the Bartender. My salmon with dirty rice was cooked to perfection, and I had to order the best ever mustard greens!

Amazing food and great service, I've been coming here for years and it never disappoints. Best spot in town for Cajun cuisine.

This is our second time trying this place and it is absolutely awful! We tried once during the pandemic and gave a pass but we in good faith cannot recommend.... Ordered the shrimp and grits and Pasta Evangeline. The pasta came with BLACK OLIVES, something not mentioned in the item description. This is just generally dangerous for food safety. It was incredibly watery, had no flavor and I couldn't get around picking out the olives and the absolute foul taste. Shrimp and grits were fine, still watery but only get them if you're in a true pinch? We really really tried but the added ingredients that weren't listed in the description alone should be a good hint on the food quality.

Best chicken fried steak i have ever had the mashed potatoes were good it was very clean. The staff were nice.

Good Cajun food, love the vibes once you get out of the strip mall parking lot. Food was so rich it knocked me out for hours, perfect experience for the food type and sheer quantity The Fried Stuffed poblano pepper, crawfish egg rolls, and boudin balls were all very very good Chicken and Andouille Sausage Gumbo was great as a side

Always enjoy a meal at Cypress Grill. Solid Cajun food with an occasional Tex-Mex spin. Consistently great service. Fair prices. Full bar. Plenty of parking. Not the roomiest spot, so get on the Yelp wait list to avoid the lines that are sometimes well outside the doors. Love the po'boys or red beans & rice lunch specials. For dinner, all of the seafood dishes are fresh and prepared perfectly - its Cajun Country in SW ATX! Cypress Grill is a solid choice every time!

Everything here is perfect. Cajun based menu on a whole new level. Bravo to the chef. This is our 2nd time here and it seems better than the prior time. The menu is well planned out, including appertisers, sides and desserts. Great bluesy New Orleans jazz music playing in the background. Great service. I love relleno dishes, but their crawfish version oh omg. Hubby had the Evangeline and loved it. It has everything in it. 5 stars!

There is a waitlist system that helps you get in line even before you get to the restaurant. Service was really great and the recommendations were on point. I had a Mexican martini which was super delicious. I highly recommend especially if you love dirty martinis. The crawfish releno was cold and runny inside. I will try something else in a future visit.

Good service even in a busy night but the food is average. They do served with big amount of food, one plate can feed 2 or 3, depending on your appetite. I ordered Carnitas Verde and ended up eating it 3 times. Another time I had tacos and I thought it's okay with me but ended up having it the next day too. Ambiance is okay, clean, but I does gets loud when big group comes in. This is the place that it depends to your taste of Mexican restaurant.

This is one of our go to spots in the neighborhood. I think I have had everything on the menu. The service is great, they have a waitlist on Yelp, just do it!

Great food, fair prices and wonderful staff. What else could you hope for? We have enjoyed introducing friends and family to Cypress Grill.

This was our 3rd time to eat here. Seafood gumbo the absolute best!! Had the crawfish linguine & it was a delicious good sized portion. Couldn't eat it all! Our waiter was great. Popular place so go early. Will definitely return.

Just great! One of our go to places. They have solid food. There can be a wait at night but we think it's worth it!

Food is so delicious!! I have never had a bad meal here. I LOVE creole food and it always takes me back, like i am eating in NOLA.

Once again I enjoyed a delicious meal at Cypress Grill. I love the crawfish egg rolls. Just the right kick from the jalapeño with melted cheese and crawfish. I highly recommend them. I have never had anything here that wasn't really tasty. The staff is friendly and vibe is comfortable. Love this place.

My blood runs hot for authentic, savory cajun food. After leaving Houston, I thought I would never experience happiness again. That is, until I tried Cypress Grill. Cypress Grill has become one of my guilty pleasures in Austin. The owner is from South Louisiana, and every time I've come here, the food NEVER disappoints! I always have to order a bowl of Seafood Gumbo and Crawfish Étouffée. Both are to die for! What I love about the Seafood Gumbo? They actually use real crab! The roux is perfectly creamy, yet runny at the same time. An absolute comfort food. As for the Crawfish Étouffée, don't get me started. I can devour this entire meal within 5 minutes... A few other apps & desserts I've tried that you won't regret: Crawfish Eggrolls, Boudin Balls, & Bread Pudding.

Love this place and have been going there since 2007 I believe. I went to Tulane in New Orleans and I always struggled with Cajun food because i'm not big on seafood besides shrimp and can't handle spicy food so red beans and rice were always my go to. Well, this place has the best red beans and rice (with sausage of course)! It's usually what I order but the pot roast is so yummy too. I've also gotten shrimp which has been tasty. Love their spinach and artichoke dip. We joined the rewards program only because we overheard a waitress talking about it for the regulars, which has encouraged us to come in more. Though I wish that I could figure out when they have amnesty periods for the paper coupons because I ended up getting three and one month and we just couldn't use them all!

WOW amazing food! i highly recommend their fried catfish no wonder why they are always busy!

I've seen advertisements for Cypress Grill in my mailbox for quite a while. Finally gave it a try. If you haven't been yet yourself...go now! Cypress Grill is located near Gold's Gym on William Canon. It's nicely designed with both indoor and outdoor patio seating. Service was friendly. Menu has a lot of options, and offers lunchtime specials. The Chicken Atchafalaya was delicious!! The crawfish etouffee was super flavorful...next time I might just order that! Great place to eat with great food.

Food is always fabulous and the service friendly and efficient. I've had breakfast, lunch and dinner here and nothing disappoints, jambalaya, eto