The Best Restaurant in South Austin and South Congress District, Austin

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Perla's

$$$ | South Congress District

Seafood, service, and panache are pretty as a pearl at this homage to New England yacht clubs. One of Austin’s original high-end patio destinations still delivers the city’s best fish, punched up with Texas style and zing. Case in point, the Crab Louie served as luscious lumps of crabmeat piled upon crunchy fried green tomatoes and served with lemony aioli. Market fish selections are ordered to preference and served with spicy garlic-herb salsa verde, house tartar, or red chimichurri sauce. Sit at the cold bar and watch the expert oyster shuckers at work. At night and weekend brunch hours, the patio is ideal for South Congress people-watching with a tropical cocktail in hand.

1400 S. Congress Ave., Austin, TX, 78704, USA
512-291–7300
Known For
  • Exceptionally fresh seafood
  • Wes Anderson–level attention to detail and decor
  • Best patio to see and be seen

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