10+ Best Restaurants to Find Crawfish in Austin

Get excited, crawfish season is finally here! This beloved seafood dish hits its peak between March and May, so be sure to take it all in while you can.

This guide features all of the incredible spots you can find crawfish in Austin this year. Try to hit every spot with your friends this crawfish season, and let us know which is your favorite! Bookmark this to always have the 10 Best Restaurants to Find Crawfish in Austin!

10+ Best Restaurants to Find Crawfish in Austin

? Shoal Creek Saloon

1. Shoal Creek Saloon

Stop in any day between 11AM–10PM for perfectly boiled crawfish at Shoal Creek Saloon. This restaurant sits on the bank of Austin’s infamous Shoal Creek and is known as the Austin Home of “New Orleans Saints Fans.”

Enjoy your crawfish while watching the big game on one of the restaurant’s 31 TVs or playing shuffleboard.

Hours & Location

Every Day | 11AM–10PM

?909 N Lamar Blvd, Austin, TX 78703

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? TLC Austin

2. TLC Austin

This family-friendly, indoor-outdoor space is the perfect spot to enjoy delicious crawfish with one of 30 beers on tap.

At TLC Austin, the seafood boil is entirely customizable, so you can pick exactly what you want to eat, the spice level, and the sauce. Plus, you’ll only get the freshest ingredients from local sources.

Hours & Location

Monday–Thursday | 12PM–9PM
Friday | 12PM-10PM
Saturday | 11AM–10PM
Sunday | 11AM-9PM

?1100 S Lamar Blvd. Suite 1150 Austin, TX 78704

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? Austin Crawfish Shack

3. Crawfish Shack & Oyster Bar

Looking for a year-round crawfish option? Look no further. Crawfish Shack & Oyster Bar is a locally-owned seafood joint with crawfish, shrimp, crab legs, and Cajun-inspired platters that you can enjoy any month of the year.

This spot is the perfect place for a quick lunch or relaxing dinner with family and friends! Plus, live crawfish are available for sale by the sack.

Hours & Location

Monday–Thursday | 11AM–10PM
Friday | 11AM–11PM
Saturday | 12PM–11PM
Sunday | 12PM–10PM

?2013 Wells Branch Pkwy #106, Austin, TX 78728

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? Deckhand Oyster Bar

4. Deckhand Oyster Bar & Seafood

This casual seafood eatery aims to create a family atmosphere with moderately priced seafood, making it a great spot to fill your stomach without breaking the bank. You’ll love the crawfish at Deckhand Oyster Bar & Seafood for its freshness and tastiness! Both locations deserve to be on the 10 BEST Restaurants to Find Crawfish in Austin!

Hours & Location

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?4211 S Lamar Blvd C-1, Austin, TX 78704
?701 W. Louis Henna Blvd. Austin, Texas 78728

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? Pappadeaux

5. Pappadeaux Seafood Kitchen

It’s no secret why Pappadeaux Seafood Kitchen made the cut. This chain is a fan favorite with hearty portions of New Orleans-style seafood.

Their crawfish options include shrimp & crawfish fondeaux, crawfish etouffee, and a crawfish platter, giving you plenty of tasty dishes to try!

Hours & Location

Sunday–Thursday | 11AM–9PM
Friday–Saturday | 11AM–10PM

?11617 Research Blvd., Austin, TX 78759
?6319 N Interstate Hwy 35, Austin, TX 78752

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? French Quarter Grille

6. French Quarter Grille

French Quarter Grille has served the Austin area since 2011 with New Orleans vibes in a casual space. Here you can find crawfish beignets served with tarter and jalapeño ranch, fried crawfish, crawfish gumbo, or crawfish etouffee.

Enjoy your meal with live music and great company!

Hours & Location

Sunday–Monday | CLOSED
Tuesday–Friday | 11AM–2PM | 5PM–9PM
Saturday | 5PM–9PM

?13000 I-35 #600, Austin, TX 78753

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? Big Easy Bar and Grill

7. The Big Easy Bar and Grill

Beer, wine, and authentic Cajun-Creole cuisine. We honestly couldn’t ask for any more! The Big Easy Bar and Grill is a family-owned eatery featuring gumbo, crawfish etouffee, po-boy’s, fried crawfish platters, and more fresh and delicious seafood.

Hours & Location

Monday–Thursday | 11AM–10PM
Friday–Saturday | 11AM–12AM
Sunday | 12PM–9PM

?1720 Barton Springs Road, Austin, TX 78704

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? Cypress Grill

8. Cypress Grill

For crawfish season, Cypress Grill boils every Tuesday and Saturday starting at 4:30PM. You can order dine-in or curbside, and pre-orders are available the day of.

This spot is known for its famous crawfish etouffee and an authentic Austin neighborhood feel, making it one of our favorite spots for crawfish in Austin!

Hours & Location

Monday–Friday | 11AM–10PM
Saturday–Sunday | 8:30AM–10PM

?4404 W. William Cannon Dr. Ste. L Austin TX 78749

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? Cover 2

9. Cover 2

Sports and crawfish are the perfect combo for your next weekend outing, and Cover 2 offers both! This sports bar features plenty of big-screen TVs, a full-service bar, and plates of crawfish by the pound for just $9.95 every Wednesday from 11AM until 10PM.

Be sure to try the loaded crawfish option served with the traditional side of mushrooms, sausage, corn, and potatoes for an extra $3.95!

Hours & Location

Sunday–Thursday | 11AM–10PM
Friday–Saturday | 11AM–10PM

?13701 Research Blvd, Austin, TX 7875

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? Armadillo Den

10. Armadillo Den

Head on over to Armadillo Den to kick off their 2023 Crawfish Boil season with Let’z Geaux Boil! The fun begins at 2PM and crawfish will be available until sold out.

Armadillo Den is a 3-acre neighborhood hangout spot that is pet-friendly, kid-friendly until 6PM, has four delicious food trucks, axe throwing, craft beer and cocktails, and live music!

Hours & Location

Monday–Wednesday | 2PM–12AM
Thursday | 12PM–12AM
Friday–Saturday | 12PM-2AM
Sunday | 12PM–12AM

?10106 Menchaca Rd, Austin, TX 78748

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11. Skinny’s Off Track Bar

With the amount of spots to find crawfish in Austin, a new sports bar located in East Austin called Skinny’s Off Track Bar is the place to check out!

It’s crawfish season at Skinny’s starting at noon and FREE with a purchase of a beverage. Head on over while supplies last!

Hours & Location

Monday–Wednesday | 4PM–12AM
Thursday–Friday | 4PM–2AM
Saturday | 11AM-2AM
Sunday | 11AM–12AM

?1806 E 12th St, Austin, TX 78702

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12. Kasian Boil

There is nothing better than a nice cold beer paired with fresh hot and seasoned crawfish! Crawfish season is up and running at Kasian Boil. You can either order online or head on over to enjoy the spicy mud buddies at the location!

It’s everyone’s favorite time of the year so before they sell out, we recommend heading to Kasian Boil and trying out some of the best crawfish in Austin!

Hours & Location

Monday–Wednesday | CLOSED
Thursday–Sunday | 11:30AM–9PM

?13717 Mopac Service Rd #250, Austin, TX 78727

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10+ Best Restaurants to Find Crawfish in Austin

1. Shoal Creek Saloon

2. TLC Austin

3. Crawfish Shack & Oyster Bar

4. Deckhand Oyster Bar & Seafood

5. Pappadeaux Seafood Kitchen

6. French Quarter Grille

7. The Big Easy Bar and Grill

8. Cypress Grill

9. Cover 2

10. Armadillo Den

11. Skinny’s Off Track Bar

12. Kasian Boil

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10+ Best Restaurants to Find Crawfish in Austin

1. Shoal Creek Saloon

2. TLC Austin

3. Crawfish Shack & Oyster Bar

4. Deckhand Oyster Bar & Seafood

5. Pappadeaux Seafood Kitchen

6. French Quarter Grille

7. The Big Easy Bar and Grill

8. Cypress Grill

9. Cover 2

10. Armadillo Den

11. Skinny’s Off Track Bar

12. Kasian Boil

More Tasty Eats Around the City

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Curated by

Abby Hopkins