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Perla's Seafood and Oyster BarvsFonda San Miguel
Both Perla's Seafood and Oyster Bar and Fonda San Miguel are endorsed by professional reviewers writing for major publications. Overall, Fonda San Miguel is the choice of most professionals compared to Perla's Seafood and Oyster Bar. Fonda San Miguel comes in at #11 in Austin with recommendations from 11 sources like The Infatuation, Fodor's and Time Out.
Perla's Seafood and Oyster Bar
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1400 S Congress Ave, Austin, TX 78704-2487
From $30/night
Fodor's "Seafood, service and panache are pretty as a pearl at this homage to yacht clubs on the Northeast Coast." Full review
Zagat ""Even Bostonians rave about the lobster roll" at this SoCo hot spot serving a "wonderful" Cape Cod–style seafood menu featuring "rich chowder", "fresh fish" and loads of oysters." Full review
BlackBook "Having fresh fish and oysters flown in from the coasts on a daily basis isn't cheap. But it assures quality."
Gayot15.0
"Boasting perhaps the most inviting, tree-shaded deck in Central Austin, Perla's brings a carefree, beachfront ambience to the middle of Texas." Full review
Not For Tourists "Seafood and cocktails on the patio. Good for groups."
On the Grid "Seaside escape located right on South Congress with freshly shucked oysters, lobster rolls, and boozy sips." Full review
The Infatuation "Perla’s is the best upscale seafood experience you can have in Austin." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler "Perla's nautically-inspired atmosphere complements the fresh oyster menu and Porch Punch, fostering sun-soaked vacation vibes." Full review
Time Out "Oysters, cocktails and brunches abound on Perla’s giant patio." Full review
Fonda San Miguel
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Travel + Leisure Not For Tourists The Infatuation Time Out Show All Reviews
2330 W North Loop Blvd, Austin, TX 78756-2327
From $15/night
Concierge "The haciendalike Fonda San Miguel has been an Austin eating institution for over 30 years and is well worth the detour off South Congress."
Fodor's "This celebrated villa-style North Loop spot combines sophisticated ambience with a seasonal menu of authentic Mexican classics." Full review
Frommer's "This was one of the first restaurants to introduce fine dining a la Mexicana to Texas." Full review
Zagat ""Colorful and full of beautiful pottery", this Highland Park hacienda has long been "a treat for the eyes as well as the taste buds", with "impeccable" interior Mexican fare." Full review
BlackBook "It’s true south-of-the-border around here, from the homemade interior Mexican food to electric folk-art paintings."
Gayot14.0
"In this striking hacienda, lush with towering foliage and Latin American art, you'll experience authentic interior Mexican cuisine." Full review
Travel + Leisure "A perennial brunch favorite in Austin since 1975, Fonda San Miguel has an atmosphere of colorful, old-school elegance and a generously laden buffet." Full review
Not For Tourists "So worth the time/money- even the $40 (all in) brunch!"
The Infatuation8.1
"Fonda San Miguel is an Austin classic that, as one of the few authentic interior Mexican restaurants, stands untouched by the hordes of Tex-Mex competition in the city." Full review
Time Out "The menu mines the cuisines of Oaxaca, Puebla Yucatan and Veracruz, ranging from chicken in mole sauce to fish cooked Veracruz-style, with capers, onions and olive." Full review
