Perla's
Seafood restaurant · Travis Heights
1400 S Congress Ave, Austin, TX 78704
Highlights
Upscale seafood spot with a large patio, fresh oysters, lobster
Upscale seafood spot with a large patio, fresh oysters, lobster
"Seaside escape located right on South Congress with freshly shucked oysters, lobster rolls, and boozy sips." - A Taste of Koko
"Perla’s patio is perhaps one of the best spots for people-watching in all of Austin. The brunch is particularly strong, with a lobster frittata, crab Florentine, fancy French toast, and cute cocktails. It’s part of the McGuire Moorman Lambert family of restaurants, so expect to pay for the impeccable aesthetics." - Darcie Duttweiler
"Just look at this colossus. You'll need to borrow a palate expander from your dentist to eat it. Perla's serves their eye-popping po'boys—stuffed with fish, oyster, or shrimp—only at lunchtime, which is the perfect opportunity to pair one with a bloody mary while sitting on the restaurant's picturesque South Congress patio. Splitting the sandwich with someone is probably the way to go. Then you can get raw oysters and the crab florentine, too. Get access to exclusive reservations at this spot with Chase Sapphire Reserve. New cardmembers get $300 in annual dining statement credits." - nicolai mccrary, matthew jacobs, raphael brion
"Perla’s has one of the most recognizable patios in Austin, in part because it’s located on a well-trafficked stretch of South Congress where the seafood spot’s beachy cheerfulness practically bleeds onto the sidewalk. The dining room is big and airy, but when the weather is nice—or you have a date who can’t resist the pull of string lights wrapped around oak trees—you’ll want to sit outside. Order rosé and fresh oysters to start, then grab New Orleans-style BBQ shrimp, Spanish octopus, and whatever else catches your eye. Perla’s is equally fun at lunchtime, especially since that’s when they serve colossal po’boys overflowing with fried shrimp. Get access to exclusive reservations at this spot with Chase Sapphire Reserve. New cardmembers get $300 in annual dining statement credits." - matthew jacobs, nicolai mccrary
"For a seafood-filled weekend brunch, check out the stylish Bouldin Creek restaurant. The somewhat upscale menu includes a full raw bar and other dishes such as barbecue shrimp with grits and poached eggs, tres leches French toast, and a lobster omelet. The expansive patio is a scene here, but the wood-covered bar inside is pretty charming, too. Brunch hours are from 10:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. on weekends" - Nadia Chaudhury
