TLC Austin
American restaurant · Zilker ·
Seafood comfort fare, raw bar, Southern dishes & arcade games
Seafood comfort fare, raw bar, Southern dishes & arcade games
"When to get it: Monday-Friday, 2-6pm TLC is one of those reliable hangouts where tables are always available and people always seem to be having a good time. The food isn’t mind-blowing, but that’s OK—wander over after work for gigantic oysters and a handful of other specials, including lemon garlic mussels, a burger topped with refried beans, and $4 draft beers. If the weather is nice, sit outside on the patio to watch people strolling through the pedestrian-friendly South Lamar complex that TLC calls home." - matthew jacobs, nicolai mccrary
"Zilker’s TLC takes the idea of a seafood boil and gives it a Texas spin, offering build-your-own trays of shrimp, snow crab, mussels, and lobster by the half-pound. Charbroiled oysters, barbecue shrimp, and hushpuppies round out the menu, all served in a large, lively space designed with families and groups in mind. With sports on the TVs and a full bar, it’s just as good for casual date nights as it is for post-game dinners. The vibe is low-key but polished, with plenty of indoor and patio seating." - Darcie Duttweiler
"For unfussy — but wild-caught and sustainable — Texas seafood and margaritas, the casual Lamar Union restaurant is the place to be in Zilker. Try things like the filling seafood boils (with sauces like the Flamethrower and smoked garlic); charbroiled oysters; redfish and shrimp ceviche; andouille cheddar hushpuppies; gumbo; chicken-fried steak; and its seasonal pies, which happen to be gluten-free. Takeout orders can be placed online; there are indoor and outdoor dine-in services." - Nadia Chaudhury
"TLC is one of those reliable hangouts where tables are always available and people always seem to be having a good time. The food isn’t mind-blowing, but that’s OK—wander over after work for gigantic $1 oysters and a handful of other Happy Hour specials, or stop in anytime for a mix of Southern cooking and coastal vibes. If the weather is nice, sit outside on the patio to watch people strolling through the pedestrian-friendly South Lamar complex that TLC calls home." - Matthew Jacobs
"The Zilker seafood restaurant is transforming into a winter wonderland with lots of lights, themed drinks and food (including cocoa bombs), karaoke, a holiday arcade, and much more. It runs through New Year’s Day on Wednesday, January 1, 2025. There are indoor and outdoor dine-in services." - Nadia Chaudhury