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Perla's Seafood & Oyster Bar

Perla's Seafood & Oyster Bar is a delightful seafood restaurant situated in Austin, Texas on South Congress Avenue. Founded by chefs Larry McGuire and Tom Moorman Jr., Perla's serves fresh fish and oysters sourced from the Gulf of Mexico with clean, simple preparations. The wine list is stocked with sparkling, rosé & white wines, while the bar offers delicious coastal cocktails. Patrons can enjoy their meals in the airy dining room or on the oak-shaded patio featuring a huge saltwater fishtank. Perla's serves lunch and dinner daily, brunch on weekends, and happy hour during weekdays.
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Recent social media posts

06/09/2026

Gazpacho is back at Perla’s. Consider this the official start of summer.

05/29/2026

Forecast calls for a Frozen Watermelon Margarita...see you on the patio.

05/12/2026

The sun doesn’t set until 8pm. This is your sign to sit outside and soak it in.

05/05/2026

Seventeen years in and still bringing the boil!

Perla’s Annual Crawfish Boil had it all: incredible weather, perfectly seasoned crawfish, cold drinks, and a whole lot of good company under the old oak tree. A full-on burst of zydeco from lit the place up, with DJ keeping the energy high all afternoon. Huge thanks to our friends at for pulling it all together.

Same time next year!

04/01/2026

Seventeen years of crawfish and we keep getting louder.

Perla’s 17th Annual Crawfish Boil is back Sunday, May 3 with endless crawfish, boozy bevs, live music from , and DJ sets by .

11am to 4pm. Tickets at the door, first come, first served. $50 per person includes all you can eat crawfish and brews.

Brought to you by our friends, !

03/11/2026

Perla’s: a South Congress classic. Cold oysters, bright afternoons, and a patio that never goes out of style.

Address

1400 S Congress Avenue, Ste B100
Austin, TX
78704

The seafood restaurant is located on S Congress Avenue in Austin, and can be accessed via public transport or driving. If taking public transport, the nearest bus stop is within walking distance from the restaurant and can be easily located by checking the local transportation map. For those driving, parking spots are available near the restaurant at an additional cost.

Website

http://perlasaustin.com/

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What people say

Seafood restaurants are a great place to enjoy fresh and delicious seafood dishes. Among the many seafood restaurants in Austin, Perla's Seafood & Oyster Bar stands out for its commitment to offering the freshest fish and oysters flown in daily from both coasts with an emphasis on sourcing from the Gulf of Mexico.

Founded in 2009 by chefs Larry McGuire and Tom Moorman Jr., Perla's has established itself as a beloved seafood joint on South Congress Avenue. The restaurant boasts a comfortable airy dining room featuring a huge saltwater fishtank, poured concrete oyster bar, and open kitchen. But what really sets Perla's apart is its oak-shaded patio, which is arguably one of the prettiest in Austin.

Perla's menu features simple, clean preparations that allow the freshness of the seafood to shine through. Whether you're in the mood for grilled fish or raw oysters, Perla's has got you covered. And if you're looking for something to wash it all down with, their coastal cocktails and wine list stocked with fun sparkling, rosé & white wines won't disappoint.

Whether you're stopping by for lunch or dinner, brunch on weekends or happy hour during weekdays, Perla's Seafood & Oyster Bar is sure to impress. So if you're looking for a great seafood restaurant in Austin, look no further than Perla's!

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