Shoal Creek Saloon
Cajun restaurant · West End ·
Cajun sports bar with crawfish, burgers, fried seafood & patio
Cajun sports bar with crawfish, burgers, fried seafood & patio
"A good‑vibe haven for a real hit of New Orleans in Austin, it fills up during Saints season and becomes a great place to soak up that New Orleans experience; a po’boy is the go‑to order, and the sense of hospitality feels innate. Even the exterior proudly advertises Louisiana cuisine." - H. Drew Blackburn
"There’s a giant football helmet with a Saints logo outside of Shoal Creek Saloon at 9th and Lamar, which should be some indication of what this spot’s all about. But if you’re sports illiterate, then maybe the Abita on draft, the smell of fried seafood, or the giant “Southern Louisiana Cooking” on the outside wall will give it away. Head to Shoal Creek Saloon to watch a Saints or LSU Tigers football game, because when the weather is nice, there are very few better places to hang out with other fans than on the patio by the creek, with an ice-cold Abita in hand." - nicolai mccrary, raphael brion
"The outside of Shoal Creek Saloon has a giant football helmet with a Saints logo on it, which should be your first indication of what you’re about to step into. But if you’re sports illiterate, then maybe the Abita on draft, the smell of fried seafood, or the giant “Southern Louisiana Cooking” on the outside wall will give it away. The crawfish here is boiled in a pretty classic mix of Cajun spices, with flavors that penetrate all the way through the meat—there’s no need to toss it all in any post-boil seasonings. The patio’s positioning on Shoal Creek makes it one of the best places you can be when the weather is nice." - nicolai mccrary, matthew jacobs
"The West End Cajun bar’s take on chicken-fried steak comes with creamy pepper gravy. There’s also a sandwich version. Takeout orders can be placed online; there are indoor and outdoor dine-in services." - Nadia Chaudhury
"The Cajun headquarters of Austin is the home of fans of Louisiana sports (Saints, Tigers, Pelicans) and the Houston Astros, with Abita beer specials, plus it’s a Houston Astros home base. There are indoor and outdoor dine-in areas." - Nadia Chaudhury