Perla's Seafood and Oyster Bar

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   Andres

   Austin

   2 reviews

   5.0

   2 reviews

   Dined today

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 4

   My girlfriend and I made a last-minute decision to visit Perla's, and we're pleasantly satisfied with just about everything. We ordered 3 appetizers: Octopus, crab cake, and tuna tostada. All of them are excellent in different ways. Individually: - Crab : great brightness from the (celery?) And green apple salad to compliment the fresh brightness and creamy sweet aroma of the crunchy cake. By far my favorite. - Octopus: the sauce it's served over has a nice subtle dimension without overpowering the octopus. Nice smoky spicy profile. - The tuna tostada is what you expect from a Tuna Tostada. Nothing special, but you get exactly what you pay for. The tostada integrity and texture and crunch was phenomenal. The tuna itself was of fantastic quality and generous portion. Wouldve preferred some sort of spicy ponzu instead of the typical habanero aioli. Seems played out, but maybe that's just my preference. Then, we finished with the lobster bucatini. Now, this was value! Super rich and creamy and filling. The lobster was stupendous. Only gripe is there was one claw that I couldn't pry open. Sadly, that was tossed out. Dining room was clean and beautiful but quite tame. Service was fast and intelligent. We had dinner in about 60 minutes and left full and extremely satisfied. Overall. Dishes were pretty and tasty. Everything was great. Will visit again Didn't get my servers name, but that man was obviously a seasoned server as he read the room perfectly and approached exactly at the right time and for the right amount of engagement. 5/5
   

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   Alejandra

   VIP

   Austin

   1 review

   3.0

   1 review

   Dined 1 day ago

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 3
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 5

   The rib eye was extremely overcooked. We sent it back to the kitchen and they sent it back to us.
   

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   Cody

   Austin

   2 reviews

   5.0

   2 reviews

   Dined on 8 December 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Perla’s has always been my favorite seafood in Austin, and this time did not disappoint! Everything was wonderful. Can recommend enough.
   

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   Jovan

   VIP

   Austin

   6 reviews

   5.0

   6 reviews

   Dined on 7 December 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Our server Emma was the most delightful person ever 10 out of 10 would recommend
   

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   Jen

   VIP

   Austin

   45 reviews

   5.0

   45 reviews

   Dined on 7 December 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Such a great dinner experience. Had the BBQ shrimp and the sauce they came in was amazing. The crispy red snapper is a favorite of mine and you cant go wrong with the lobster roll. Also tried the brussels which were also in a delicious dressing. If you’re not grabbing a cocktail try the raspberry mint lemonade.
   

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   Jason

   Austin

   3 reviews

   5.0

   3 reviews

   Dined on 7 December 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Had a great time. Food was amazing. Drinks were delicious. Waiter was awesome.
   

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   Kim

   VIP

   Austin

   19 reviews

   4.0

   19 reviews

   Dined on 6 December 2024

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 4

   Good food and service but kind of disappointed no small birthday cake on the house at the end of the meal. All prices are high so a small gesture could not hurt them but guess different polices compared to other good restaurants.
   

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   Jose

   Chicago

   3 reviews

   5.0

   3 reviews

   Dined on 6 December 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Had a Great time! The server was very helpful with the menu and recommendations.
   

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   jeffrey

   VIP

   Los Angeles

   50 reviews

   5.0

   50 reviews

   Dined on 5 December 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 4

   A superb meal . Special shout out to server Gabby: she has brought her skills and keen understanding to Austin ! Truly a professional with a decisive but appropriately relaxed style: make sure you ask for her. The calamari appetizer is simply sui generis. The lobster buccatini: world class. Caramel crème dessert? Otherwordly. Our guests, who had never been here before adored every aspect of the night. Thank you all, again.
   

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    jeff kline

    Austin

    16 reviews

    5.0

    16 reviews

    Dined on 1 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5

    All around great experience in typical Perla’s fashion. 
    

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