Perla's Seafood and Oyster Bar

Name: Perla's Seafood and Oyster Bar
Address: 1400 S Congress Suite B100, Austin, TX, United States, 78704
Telephone: (512) 291-7300
Price range: $31 to $50
Rating: 4.9

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4.9 (3843)

$31 to $50

Seafood

1400 S Congress, Suite B100, Austin, TX 78704

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2 people

Jul 3, 2025

11:00 PM

Booked 64 times today

About this restaurant

Great for outdoor dining
Good for special occasions
Charming

Perla's offers fresh fish and oysters flown in daily from both coasts with an emphasis on sourcing from the gulf and locations around the world. The bar makes delicious coastal cocktails and the wine list is stocked with fun sparkling, rosé & white wines.
Perla's has Austin’s prettiest oak-shaded patio and a comfortable airy dining room featuring a huge saltwater fishtank, poured concrete oyster bar and open kitchen.

Learn more about McGuire Moorman Lambert Hospitality and their family of restaurants at www.mmlhospitality.com.

Dining areas

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Seafood, Continental
Hours of operation
Brunch Sat, Sun 10:30 am–3:00 pm Lunch Mon–Fri 11:30 am–3:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 5:30 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:30 pm–11:00 pm
Phone number
(512) 291-7300
Website
http://www.perlasaustin.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Carte Blanche, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive chef
Cody Leonard

Location
1400 S Congress, Suite B100, Austin, TX 78704
Neighborhood
Downtown
Cross street
Gibson
Parking details
There is validated parking in the garage located behind Perla's.
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Perla's Seafood and Oyster Bar reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.9

4.9 based on recent ratings

4.8Food
4.8Service
4.8Ambience
4.4Value

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Austin
Seafood
Austin
Seafood

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Perla's Seafood and Oyster Bar is a beloved Austin gem known for "amazing oysters," "fantastic service," and a "great atmosphere." Diners rave about its "fresh and inventive" menu, with standout dishes like crab omelet and scallops with risotto. The "lovely shaded patio" offers an inviting outdoor dining experience.

3,843 Reviews

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Steven
Greater Boston2 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Overall, a very good experience. service was FANTASTIC. wait staff here is top notch (Alex and Mark!! awesome). unfortunately, my wife got a bad piece of swordfish… after living in Maine for 30 years, i should have said something when i caught a whiff of it as it was served, my bad, but please… that should not have been served! everything else was fantastic. my wife had 2 bites before sending back (no charge). That said, the oysters, the scallops, the cocktails (especially the one that Alex suggested) and the dessert (again suggested by Alex) were absolutely delicious. Thanks Mark for moving my bald head to another table!!
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Mel VIP
Dallas - Fort Worth1 review
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Best seafood restaurant in the nation! I’m excited to got here next time!
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Stefani
New York City4 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 26, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Love the place and the food. Everything was incredible!
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Jamay
Kansas City / Kansas1 review
5.0
Dined on June 26, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Our waiter was amazing - forgot his name but he’s been there for 3.5 years and has a birthmark on his face. Very personable and knows the menu well. Love going there for date night and happy hour
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Josh VIP
Chicago / Illinois5 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 26, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great. I will definitely come back there. Have been there multiple times
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Mandy
Austin2 reviews
4.0
Dined on June 23, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
If you haven't tried Perla's you better get over there! Everything on the menu is good, including side dishes Great for lunch if you want to miss the crowds at night. Lovely shaded patio.
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Corine
Austin1 review
5.0
Dined on June 22, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
They handmade a card for us to celebrate our wedding day! Love!!
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Laxmi VIP
Austin6 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 22, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Perla’s is an absolute favorite in our family! We came to celebrate my birthday and it was the first time we brought our almost 2 yr old and he had the best time. The staff were exceptionally attentive to him including bringing him a little tasting plate. The food was fantastic per usual (oysters, crab florentine, biscuits, shrimp and grits, and the lobster frittata, and a grilled cheese + fries for our little one). Thank you to the Perla’s team for making it the perfect day!
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Jarry VIP
Dallas - Fort Worth44 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 22, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
One of our favorite places in Austin. Been dining here for over 20 years
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Jon
Denver / Colorado20 reviews
4.0
Dined on June 21, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great service and ambiance, good food, high prices-more than dinner.
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Perla's Seafood and Oyster Bar is rated 4.9 stars by 3843 OpenTable diners.

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Make a reservation

2 people

Jul 3, 2025

11:00 PM

Booked 64 times today

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1400 S Congress, Suite B100, Austin, TX 78704

Dining areas

Additional information

Cross street
Gibson
Neighborhood
Downtown
Hours of operation
Brunch Sat, Sun 10:30 am–3:00 pm Lunch Mon–Fri 11:30 am–3:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 5:30 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:30 pm–11:00 pm
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Seafood, Continental
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
There is validated parking in the garage located behind Perla's.
Payment options
AMEX, Carte Blanche, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Cody Leonard
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.perlasaustin.com/
Phone number
(512) 291-7300

Perla's Seafood and Oyster Bar

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