Shoal Creek Saloon
(512) 474-0805
909 N Lamar Blvd
Austin,
TX
78703
30.2741
-97.7527
Neighborhood: Downtown
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In Short
This is the most family-oriented sports bar in town, serving various Cajun specialties in an environment similar to an old-fashioned diner. The five TVs are in plain view and easy to hear. In addition to the usual burgers, fries and nachos, Shoal Creek serves smoked duck and sausage gumbo and oyster and catfish po'boys. The Triple Play (fried catfish, fried oysters, fried shrimp) and the Reynaldo burger, with grilled onions and jalapenos, are highly regarded.
User Reviews
mwatson1
April 25, 2009
I HAD TO SIGN UP FOR CITY SEARCH JUST SO I COULD WRITE A REVIEW WHICH I HAVE NEVER DONE... THIS IS HOW COMPELLED I AM TO TELL YOU ABOUT HOW CRAPPY THE FOOD IS HERE. I HAD THE BEEF SANDWICH -- WORST THING I HAVE EVER HAD,,, THE BEEF WAS SO DRY I COULDNT EAT IT -- WAS LIKE DRY POTROAST. ALSO HAD THE JALAPENO FRIED APPETIZER -- THEY SERVED IT WITH RANCH MADE FROM SAMS OR COSTCO -- TOTALLLY UNACEPPTABLE. THE WAITRESS WAS RUDE AS WELL. GREAT LOCATION AND INVITING ATMOSPHERE WHICH IS A SHAME. THEY NEED TO TOTALLY RE-WORK THE MENUE AND FIRE THE COOK IN CHARGE OF THAT JUNK.
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tcatwoman
April 05, 2009
Coming from Houston, I guess we are spoiled because we're used to fresh, tasty cajun food in a relaxed, hole in the wall atmosphtere. That is what we were looking for when we saw Shoal Creek Saloon. This was defintely a hole in the wall atmosphere, but neither the staff nor the customers seemed to be kicked back or jovial, not to mention it was not very family friendly. Very few people in the place seemed to be enjoying themselves. The food tasted OK, but the portions for the price were quite small. We might have enjoyed ourselves more on the deck outside, but it was quite crowded, and unlike the Rajun Cajun where you have long tables with multiple groups sharing a table, you had one individual taking up a whole table and not sharing while other people are waiting to sit. Just not a fun place at all. Also, parking is a challenge. We definitely won't be back.
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shaft28
November 17, 2008
Took 3 Cajun's to catch a game recently and got there plenty early so we could get a spot. Nice staff, very helpful and quick to take care of you - but the food was just so so. Might be authentic Cajun recipies but the overall quality just ok. We were not wowed by the gumbo, etouffee or po' boys - nothing to write home about (at all) but we wished they were better! We'll go back but stick to beers and fries.
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When to Go:
On Sundays in the fall, the local New Orleans Saints club gathers to watch its team.
Happy Hour:
Take advantage of the weekday happy hour discounts from 11am to 7pm. There are also daily dinner and lunch specials, like the all-you-can-eat catfish lunch buffet from 11am to 2pm Wednesday to Friday.
The Extras:
Crawfish season starts on the second weekend in February.
Category:
Payment Methods:
American Express, Visa, Discover, MasterCard
Restaurant Special Features:
Local Favorite, Outdoor Dining, Lunch Spot, Live Music, Bar Scene
