Old Alligator Grill
(512) 444-6117
3003 S Lamar Blvd Ste A
Austin,
TX
78704
30.2429
-97.783
Neighborhoods: South Lamar, South Lamar
Hours:
Sun-Wed 11am-10pm
Thu-Sat 11am-2am
Kitchen closes at 11pm
Price:
$$
Parking:
Lot
Last updated 1.30.09
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In Short
Mardi Gras banners and assorted Cajun tchotchkes adorn the walls, and a stuffed 'gator hangs from the ceiling at this Big Easy-inspired hangout. The bar gets rockin' during happy hour, but the laid-back vibe and fun menu make for kid-friendly eating too. A back room offers pool tables and Golden Tee; the spacious outdoor patio's popular on breezy summer nights. From jambalaya to crawfish done six different ways, Alligator Grill's got your Cajun-Creole favorites covered.
User Reviews
FoodieFied
November 30, 2008
We walked into the Alligator Grill at a time that should normally be hopping: Sunday, around noon. You know, the church crowd, the party crowd, the seafood-lovers crowd, etc. There was only one table occupied by a family. The music was blaring for a lazy Sunday, and the song was horrible, it was some mullet-rock kegger ditty that swirled along with a dank aroma. I really wanted to bolt at this point. With 2 tables occupied within a swamp of empty tables, there was a sense of stark isolation . The inside looked like a sports bar with the typical Lou-zee-anna kitch. The waiter greeted us quickly, no surprise there with only 2 tables. I ordered garlic crawfish gumbo and tequila lime shrimp. My girl ordered blackened catfish. The drinks came first and the Dr. Pepper was not properly mixed, and her tea was weak, okay, not a good start but let's stay optimistic. My gumbo arrived and it tasted dirty. Like they scooped the the crawfish directly from the swamp to the cup. The broth was teeth-shatteringly salty and over spiced, and my stomach rejected it. I immediated pushed it aside and lamented the fact that I gave my lady a taste. Her catfish was bathed in what appeared like an oil slick of marinade over a bed of rice. The catfish, ironically, like my tequila lime shrimp, were drowned in an overpowering, soggy, sauce. The food took about 5 minutes to come out, DING, can you say microwave? I forced down some of the semi-cooked, stuck together noodles and tried a couple of shrimp. It was disgusting and expensive. This was the lunch menu and we spent 35.00 (including tip) to get disappointed and mildly poisoned. To top it all off, and already feeling embarassed for the waiter, because he doesn't control the food and we had barely touched our "meals," I said, yeah we're ready for the check I am full, to which he replied, "weak, c'mon you can do better than that." He's right, you can do better, just like in Lou-zee-anna's swamplands, steer very clear of the gator!
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ebz58
May 20, 2008
The food is horrible! This is a sorry excuse for a "cajun" restuarant. They should call it what it is: bad food. None of the food had any seasoning----with the exception of the overpowering beer marninade. Not to mention the fried alligator was undercooked and tough. I have had better alligator in the swamps of Anahuac, Texas. Also, the hushpuppies were from a frozen freezer---yet they pride themselves on making everything "homemade". The "gumbo" tasted like it came from a Cambell's soup can. It was flavorless and disgusting. When told to take the "gumbo" away because it was disgusting, the server told us that she thought the food had actually gotten better. I guess the food wasn't the only thing in there with no taste.
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whiteballa
August 19, 2006
Sat at the bar to play NTN trivia decent competition from regulars, nice people at the bar. The service was good, the drink prices were average, the food was average as well. A good time to go have a drink and play NTN.
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Know Before You Go:
Endless family-style feasts of fried shrimp or catfish (or a combo of the two) are available at per-person prices.
What to Drink:
Want a quick buzz? Order up a round of potent hurricanes: light and dark rum, fruit juices and Bacardi 151 ($6.50). Lightweights can go with the smaller "Lil' Cane" for $3.50.
When to Go:
Acoustic band Jubal and Ace play the Grill Saturday nights from 11pm to 2am; jazz-funk artist James Speer hits the patio on Sundays from 7pm to 10pm.
Category:
Payment Methods:
American Express, Discover, Diners Club, Visa, MasterCard
Restaurant Special Features:
Family-Friendly Dining, Outdoor Dining, Private Rooms, Date Spot, Group Dining, Dine At The Bar, Bar Scene
Cuisine:
Smoking Permitted:
Yes
