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: (737) 271-3200
Price range: $31 to $50
Rating: 4.8

4.8

3114 Reviews

$31 to $50

Seafood

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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 Hospitality and their family of restaurants at www.mcguiremoorman.com.

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Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Sep 28, 2022

7:00 PM

Booked 27 times today

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
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
(737) 271-3200
Website
http://www.perlasaustin.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Carte Blanche, Diners Club, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive chef
Larry McGuire, Tommy Moorman
Private party facilities
Whether celebrating a special occasion with family and friends or hosting a corporate outing, Perla's Seafood and Oyster Bar can accommodate all your special event needs.
Private party contact
Fallon Gaskamp: (855) 482-0732

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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Beausoleil, NB$22.00
Fancy Sweet, NB$22.00
Fin De La Baie, NB$22.00
Raspberry Point, PEI$21.00
Caribou, NS$22.00
Tatamagouche, NS$20.00
Wallace Bay, NS$21.00
Sheepscott, ME$20.00
Cotuit, MA$22.00
Onset, MA$22.00
Petite Standish, MA$18.00
Rocky Harbor, MA$20.00
Standish Shore, MA$20.00
Malpeque, RI$18.00
Moonstone, RI$22.00
Rhode Island Wilds, RI$22.00
Umami, RI$22.00
Mystic, CT$22.00
Jumbo Shrimp Cocktail$18.00
Tuna Tartare with a Quail Egg, Baguette Crostini*$16.00
Gulf White Fish & Shrimp Ceviche$16.00
Oyster Shooter: Tito's Vodka, Horseradish, Bloody Mix, Lim$8.00
Perla's Poco Platter$70.00
Perla's Grande Platter$115.00

Appetizers, Soups, & Sides

Homemade Daily Doughnut$4.00
House Made Pop Tarts$6.00
Cornmeal Fried Oysters$13.00
with Chili Morita
Wood Grilled Oysters$15.00
Creole Tomato Butter, Lambert's Bacon, Bread Crumbs
Salt and Jalapeno Pepper Fried Calamari$14.00
with Green Sauce & Marinara
Perla's Iceberg Wedge$12.00
Lump Crab, Green Onion, Cherry Tomatoes, Thousand Island Dressing
Bay Scallop Pozole Verde$10.00
Radish, Cabbage, Lime, Herbs
Cream Of Potato & Sunchoke$12.00
Lobster Knuckles, Crispy Bacon, Tarragon
Roasted Pepper, Clam & Crab Chowder$13.00
Littlenecks, Celery, Romesco, Baguette
Brandied Baked Grapefruit$3.00
Seasonal Fresh Fruit Cup$6.00
House Granola, Yogurt, Berries$6.00
2 Eggs Any Way$6.00
Applewood Smoked Bacon$5.00
Wood Grilled House Made Breakfast Sausage$5.00
Yukon Gold Griddle Cakes with Créme Fraiche & Chive$7.00
Handcut Shoestring Fries$7.00
Lobster Stock, Cheddar, & Green Onion Grits$7.00

Sandwiches

Served with Shoestring Fries or Daikon Slaw

Grilled Texas Gulf Drum, Housemade Tartar$14.00
Lobster Roll, Bibb Lettuce, House Mayo, Drawn Butter$30.00
Oyster or Shrimp Po-Boy$13.00
Remoulade, Shredded Lettuce, Tomato, Dill Pickle, French Roll
Cheeseburger, Lettuce, Tomato, Red Onion, Special Sauce$15.00
House Confit Ahi Tuna Melt, Pickles, Vermont Cheddar$16.00

Plates

Breakfast Bouillabaisse$25.00
Crispy Poached Egg, Saffron Rouille, Grilled French Bread
Oak Grilled Branzini Scramble$21.00
Chive Scrambled Farm Eggs, Fennel & Orange Salad
Wood Grilled Sausage, Oysters, Egg in the Hole$18.00
House Breakfast Sausage, Three Grilled Oysters
Big Blue Banana & Bacon$17.00
One Large Buttermilk & Banana Pancake, Wild Blueberries, Whipped Cream & Creme Fraiche, Maple Syrup, House Bacon
Brioche French Toast$16.00
MoonlightBakery Brioche, Coconut Sorbet, Maple Syrup, Fresh Berries, Toasted Coconut
Crab Florentine$23.00
English Muffin, Poached Eggs, Lump Crab, Griddled Tomato, Lemon Spinach, Hollandaise
Steak Ranchero$21.00
Oak Grilled Hanger Steak with Jalapeno Butter, Two Fried Eggs, Three Pepper Ranchero Sauce, Handcut Fries
Lobster Omelette$24.00
Farm Eggs, White Cheddar, Creme Fraiche, Caviar, Baby Lettuce Salad
Lobster & Egg White Fritatta$24.00
Asparagus Tips, Roasted Tomatoes, Avocado, Basil
Breakfast Crab Cake$21.00
Sunny Side Up Egg, Caramelized Endive, Arugula, Sauce Gribiche
Seared Ahi Tuna & Quinoa$22.00
Cucumber, Black Olive, Toasted Pine Nuts, Avocado Crema

Cocktails

Frozen Delight$10.00
Please ask your server about the Daily Frozen Cocktail
Filibuster$10.00
Gin, Fresh Grapefruit Juice, Maple Syrup, Orange Bitters
Sea Turtle$10.00
Vodka, Passion Fruit, Strawberry, Lemon, Mint
Hibiscus Pisco Sour$10.00
Pisco Porton, Hibiscus Liqueur, Lime, Egg White
El Toro$10.00
Sotol Silver, St. Germain, Citrus, Jalapeno, Fresno Pepper, Sea Salt
Caesar$10.00
Tito's Vodka, House Bloody Mix, Clamato, Celery Salt, Pickled Green Beans
Corpse Reviver$10.00
Gin, Lillet Blanc, Cointreau, Lemon

What 3,114 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.8

4.8 based on recent ratings

4.8Food
4.6Service
4.7Ambience
4.3Value

Noise • Moderate

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JasonS
Austin
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on September 20, 2022
overall5food4service5ambience5
Was great. Met my national educator for George Dickel Whisky.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Austin
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on September 19, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Our server (I might be messing up the spelling), Zach, was incredibly kind!! We enjoyed celebrating my grandmother with some very delicious dishes.
MB
MichaelB
Austin
1 review
vip
5.0
1 review
Dined on September 14, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great food and atmosphere! One of our go to spots!
J
Jimmy
Atlanta
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on September 11, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Wonderful! Great food and ambiance !
DH
DelH
Houston
24 reviews
vip
5.0
24 reviews
Dined on September 10, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
The raw oysters, broiled oysters, halibut and lobster tagliatelle are all awesome!!! Love Perla’s!
EP
EdwinP
Seattle
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on September 7, 2022
overall3food3service3ambience2
The halibut was fine but quite small.The salads had to much dressing the sides had to flavor.
DS
DSenior
Houston
61 reviews
vip
5.0
61 reviews
Dined on September 6, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
This restaurant was great. My wife and I had lunch there. Sat outside and were very comfortable. Server Justin was excellent. We shared crab cake, grilled oysters, gazpacho. All were excellent. Hush puppies were provided as a taster and were very good. Crab cake came with a salad on the side and some bread. We dipped the bread in the extra sauce from the oysters - nice. The gazpacho had a cheese toast on the side unlike any cheese toast we have ever had. All in all a very enjoyable experiencde.
LC
LynnC
Houston
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on September 4, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Our meal was extraordinary. We will be back!
SB
ShannaB
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on September 3, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great experience for our birthday. Loved the way the server was attentive.
KF
KevinF
Los Angeles
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on September 1, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Kudos to the chefs. The food here is simply amazing.
OT
OpenTable Diner
New York Area
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on September 1, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
So good Must go
RM
RustyM
Austin
2 reviews
vip
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on August 31, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Their food is amazing. Great service. Not Cheap. Need less expensive wine selections. Ambiance is great inside or out. one of my favorites in Austin.
T
Toonskis
Austin
11 reviews
vip
4.0
11 reviews
Dined on August 20, 2022
overall4food4service4ambience4
Our 45th anniversary reservation table was in a busy spot next to the kitchen and restrooms. So busy and noisy. Very distracting. It was after 2pm we were only offered a brunch menu. Disappointing. But the service and food were good. The seafood is so fresh and well prepared.
AH
AmandaH
Central Texas
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on August 19, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great restaurant for seafood and a night out. It’s our 4-5th time and we wouldn’t go back unless it was fantastic EVERY time!
OT
OpenTable Diner
Houston
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on August 16, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great Cioppino…best I’ve ever had. Order extra broth and bread..thank me later
MN
MorganN
Dallas
4 reviews
vip
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on August 14, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Ahi tuna tostadas are AMAZING!
p
pattiecw
Austin
17 reviews
vip
3.0
17 reviews
Dined on August 12, 2022
overall3food4service4ambience3
Food is always good. Didn’t have enough servers. Noise level was off the chart. Too hot to sit outside.
KM
KathyM
Austin
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on August 10, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Food is delicious as always and our server was great! Had a business lunch and Perla's allowed me to extend the time to accomodate a guest that came later. Resteraunt is right in the HUB of activity and shopping.
AW
AubreyW
Austin
13 reviews
vip
5.0
13 reviews
Dined on August 4, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Servers were amazing, meal was great. Everything was perfect to impress clients.
DW
DanielleW
Los Angeles
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on August 1, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
I enjoyed a wonderful romantic birthday dinner on the outside patio.
SH
StuH
Austin
2 reviews
2.0
2 reviews
Dined on July 27, 2022
overall2food5service5ambience5
All was good and fair priced. Beer $7 each, but I just ordered a glass of house Chardonnay… small portion. Got the bill and it was $22 a glass.. that’s unbelievable. At least kiss me before you frack me!
AU
dcmAUS
Austin
12 reviews
5.0
12 reviews
Dined on July 25, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
I had heard great things and was excited to finally try this place. Outstanding oyster selection. Great fish as well. Inside seating was packed, but service was great and we could hear each other talk. I would definitely go back.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Mexico City
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on July 25, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Always on point. Every dish, every drink plus the service.
RA
RAWarren
Austin
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on July 25, 2022
overall5food5service4ambience5
The sauce with the scallops was amazing!
JH
JoeH
Chicago
16 reviews
vip
5.0
16 reviews
Dined on July 21, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
First time in Austin, chose Perlas because of great reviews - oysters selection was outstanding , we had 18. Fish was simple & delicious, perfectly cooked with assortment of sauces to choose. I had a red fish with chimchurri- highly recommend Perlas …bravo Perlas Managament & kitchen
AB
AnnetteB
Western NC
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on July 21, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience3
Excellent food, perfectly prepared. We really enjoyed this visit. Had we known that the heat was not really an issue we would have selected outdoor dining. The ambiance there was really nice.
JC
JulieC
Chicago
19 reviews
3.0
19 reviews
Dined on July 19, 2022
overall3food5service4ambience3
This is my 2nd time here. First time, they sat us in the back. Today we had a nice table. Got our drinks, appetizer and then the electricity went out. I noticed, they bought these 4 women their drinks but they could not serve them. We got our food, the room was a little Smokey and now AC is not on. 102 degrees outside Food was good, they apologized for the inconvenience. Thought maybe they would have bought our drinks for the inconvenience.
LJ
LawrenceJ
San Antonio
4 reviews
vip
4.0
4 reviews
Dined on July 19, 2022
overall4food5service4ambience4
Service was great. Food was exceptional. Had tuna, best I’ve ever had. Oysters were great too.
T
Tommy
San Antonio
28 reviews
vip
3.0
28 reviews
Dined on July 17, 2022
overall3food5service1ambience4
Food is really good. Other than sandwiches, the portions are small. Service was bad. Maybe our server was having a bad day. Forgot to put in appetizers order and then must have forgotten a second time after we said we still wanted them. No apology or anything.. First time here because it’s always full and not easy to get a last minute reservation.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Dallas
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on July 14, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Excellent food and service. One of our favorite places.
ND
NickD
Chicago
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on July 10, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Really great food. Great selection. Professional n service too. Highly recommend this place. Grilled oysters were very tasty. Elite was great side. Fish great too
TD
ThomasD
Austin
7 reviews
vip
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on July 7, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Perla's never disappoints! Drinks, hushpuppies, and food are simply amazing! :)
S
Sylvinka
Houston
31 reviews
vip
5.0
31 reviews
Dined on July 3, 2022
overall5food5service4ambience4
We had dozen oysters, we really enjoyed East Coast ones. Octopus was very tasty. The seared scallops were so good! Key Lime desert was delicious. We will be back next time in Austin for sure!
AJ
AmaJ
Central Coast
21 reviews
vip
5.0
21 reviews
Dined on July 1, 2022
overall5food5service4ambience5
Food was delicious and our server was really good. All staff was kind and corteous. We had the lobster bucatini and brioche crusted halibut. Both soooo good. Also had the melon burrata and spanish octopus. I loved the burrata. Octopus was good but I wouldn't order it again. Overall, it was a great experience and I will definitely return.
S
Sage
St. Louis
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on June 28, 2022
overall4food5service4ambience4
We loved the food and our server was - for the most part - very attentive. However, the interior is very loud when busy with several patrons. Suggest you visit, but only perhaps when you can sit outside and not bake in the Austin heat.
BE
BenE
Austin
3 reviews
vip
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on June 22, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
Food and service were great. I’d suggest sitting outside for the best experience. Inside isn’t anything special.
O
Onelongtable
New Orleans
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on June 22, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Food was superb, but just as superb was our server Zachary
JA
JuanA
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on June 20, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
The food is exquisite, the service was also impeccable. All the drink and food recommendations we got were spot on. The seafood is delicious. The oysters were fresh and they have an excellent variety of East Coast and West Coast. I would highly recommend for a date night, a special occasion, or just a fun, casual night out. I will be coming back without a doubt.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Dallas
7 reviews
vip
3.0
7 reviews
Dined on June 19, 2022
overall3food4service2ambience2
We have always loved Perlas but this time it had been mo the since our last visit & we were disappointed over all. Oysters were a hit per usual. The Lobster Pasta, Fish & Chips & Crispy Snapper were also good. Lobster dish is a great portion. The tomato with the crispy Sapper was great. The Snapper dish is certainly on the lighter end. Service certainly lacked. The server couldn’t be bothered to show excitement or explain a dish more than the menu stated when we asked. The wine for the meal came after a reminder mid dish. Sodas were pretty flat. When a refresh was brought, the new soda was still flat. Temperature inside the restaurant was also fairly warm. Overall under impressed with service compared to the past. Certainly doesn’t get us jumping to go back anytime soon.
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Iaracely
San Antonio
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on June 18, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
The food at Perla’s is delicious! The oysters are fresh and delicious as well.

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Perla's Seafood and Oyster Bar is rated 4.8 stars by 3114 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Sep 28, 2022

7:00 PM

Booked 27 times today

Google Map for Perla's Seafood and Oyster Bar

1400 S Congress, Suite B100, Austin, TX 78704

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
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
Larry McGuire, Tommy Moorman
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
(737) 271-3200
Private party facilities
Whether celebrating a special occasion with family and friends or hosting a corporate outing, Perla's Seafood and Oyster Bar can accommodate all your special event needs.
Private party contact
Fallon Gaskamp: (855) 482-0732

Perla's Seafood and Oyster Bar

Make a reservation

Additional information

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Cold Bar

Beausoleil, NB$22.00

Fancy Sweet, NB$22.00

Fin De La Baie, NB$22.00

Raspberry Point, PEI$21.00

Caribou, NS$22.00

Tatamagouche, NS$20.00

Wallace Bay, NS$21.00

Sheepscott, ME$20.00

Cotuit, MA$22.00

Onset, MA$22.00

Petite Standish, MA$18.00

Rocky Harbor, MA$20.00

Standish Shore, MA$20.00

Malpeque, RI$18.00

Moonstone, RI$22.00

Rhode Island Wilds, RI$22.00

Umami, RI$22.00

Mystic, CT$22.00

Jumbo Shrimp Cocktail$18.00

Tuna Tartare with a Quail Egg, Baguette Crostini*$16.00

Gulf White Fish & Shrimp Ceviche$16.00

Oyster Shooter: Tito's Vodka, Horseradish, Bloody Mix, Lim$8.00

Perla's Poco Platter$70.00

Perla's Grande Platter$115.00

Appetizers, Soups, & Sides

Homemade Daily Doughnut$4.00

House Made Pop Tarts$6.00

Cornmeal Fried Oysters$13.00

Wood Grilled Oysters$15.00

Salt and Jalapeno Pepper Fried Calamari$14.00

Perla's Iceberg Wedge$12.00

Bay Scallop Pozole Verde$10.00

Cream Of Potato & Sunchoke$12.00

Roasted Pepper, Clam & Crab Chowder$13.00

Brandied Baked Grapefruit$3.00

Seasonal Fresh Fruit Cup$6.00

House Granola, Yogurt, Berries$6.00

2 Eggs Any Way$6.00

Applewood Smoked Bacon$5.00

Wood Grilled House Made Breakfast Sausage$5.00

Yukon Gold Griddle Cakes with Créme Fraiche & Chive$7.00

Handcut Shoestring Fries$7.00

Lobster Stock, Cheddar, & Green Onion Grits$7.00

Sandwiches

Grilled Texas Gulf Drum, Housemade Tartar$14.00

Lobster Roll, Bibb Lettuce, House Mayo, Drawn Butter$30.00

Oyster or Shrimp Po-Boy$13.00

Cheeseburger, Lettuce, Tomato, Red Onion, Special Sauce$15.00

House Confit Ahi Tuna Melt, Pickles, Vermont Cheddar$16.00

Plates

Breakfast Bouillabaisse$25.00

Oak Grilled Branzini Scramble$21.00

Wood Grilled Sausage, Oysters, Egg in the Hole$18.00

Big Blue Banana & Bacon$17.00

Brioche French Toast$16.00

Crab Florentine$23.00

Steak Ranchero$21.00

Lobster Omelette$24.00

Lobster & Egg White Fritatta$24.00

Breakfast Crab Cake$21.00

Seared Ahi Tuna & Quinoa$22.00

Cocktails

Frozen Delight$10.00

Filibuster$10.00

Sea Turtle$10.00

Hibiscus Pisco Sour$10.00

El Toro$10.00

Caesar$10.00

Corpse Reviver$10.00

Overall ratings and reviews