I have been several times lately and I do not plan to return for dinning. They use their microwaves more than chickens eat bugs. IMHO, the place is good for cheap drinks and cheap seafood...but neither has and quality.

Not a gulf oyster in sight...a shame

Agree

Agree
Had reservations for an evening of dining. First impression-good, but when ushered to our table, we went through the first room, out the door to the next room (which looked very pleasant and was quieter), we didn't stop there but we're taken again outside. What-no, no, please give us an inside table. Outside would be nice for casual dining at BBQ joint but not for an evening of dining, especially when not full and we had reservations and not even asked if outside would be alright.
Were promptly seated in very noisy front room where we could not hear each other across the table unless we talked very loudly-hence the noise.
Food:
Drinks-good
Beginnings-Cheese board and green eggs, very good
Etc,Etc-crispy chicken, ok - duck, ugh
Dessert-didn't give them a try
Overall-much to do about nothing

Well, can't wait to hear more..........am going in Aug (ugh) but the latest update is great!

Thanks for post. Yes, I do agree with you, it's just the overall standards seem to be falling.

Folks, what can I say. I've lived here for 12 years. We have eaten out almost weekly since that time at many of the restaurants ever mention in Chowhound. We have raved about Austin food. We have had well executed dishes along with excellent service and ambiance in the same restaurant. Then we've had at least one of each in other places. One can really run the gambit from trailer food to high-end indulgences.
But, as of the last couple of years, I am beginning to become more and more disappointed with the food and service; more especially of the $$-$$$ restaurants. Just last night, we decided to try Siena since we had not been there in several months. Of course, the Boar is great, but everything else left us wanting. The risotto was no better than one from a box...really! We watched the service staff give back massages in front of the cooking window...lordy, lordy!
No long ago we ate at Jeffery's...had to send dishes back and service was lacking. When I pay $150+ for a meal for two...I expect to walk away very satisfied with service and quality of food.
Folks, I'm just not finding great food. No, I have yet to try Congress or Parkside.
I know that the economy is tight, but I could do with smaller dishes than with ones that I can cook better at home. And really, classic spaghetti carbonara, how simple a dish...eggs, pasta, cheeses and pancetta--how easy is that--can't find a good one.
Hope I didn't upset you guys too much...I love Austin, but I am really getting more and more disappointed and stay home more and more.

Reading your post and we are flying into Shy Harbor around 8AM. Will take your suggestion and give Over Easy a try..but don't know which location? Will 8:30 am be too late? Thanks

Will be in Weston, so would like to know some places close to that area so don't have to go all the way into Ft. Lauderdale....lunch and dinner...seafood and Italian. Any help?

No one eats in the Weston area?

Will be staying in Weston and don't care to go to Ft. Lauderdale for each meal. Would like suggestions on good food that is not particularity a chain...lunch and dinner. Thanks

Chocolate sack at Trulucks

Stuffed Cajun Meat Market on RR 620....aged beef..........

Is Le Bernardin a chef or restaurant?

II would like answer to this post also.

Terrible food at Capt. Benny's

Really, the Gulf is really, really big.............huge
And I just had oysters at Pappas in Houston for $6.95 a doz. They are soooo good.

Do know what you mean about the 'oyster crawl' in NO. I do that whenever I'm there and the oysters are in season. Thanks for the info.........

Oh, I do remember going to the Athens Bar when I was young and dumb. It was a great time there. Really a place to party, but one always went with another couple...and, Shanghai Red's was so perfect for watching the ships and it did have good food. Jimmie Walkers was also perfect for watching the pleasure boats coming and going. Ah, the boardwalk before Ferttia.
Did make the Jacinto Inn.
Someone below spoke of Jamail's...used to go there cause they had a coke machine that was $.10 forever. Do miss the good ole days of Houston.

$6.95 this year

that was interesting

I spoke with Pappadeaux yesterday and they have received their fresh Gluf Coast oysters...$6.95 a dozen. and, Yes, they are good.

We are going to Houston via Hwy 71 and I10...any suggestions for something good?

Any place for unpasteurized fresh gulf oysters on the half shell between Houston and Galveston?

I think the chicken is some of best I have ever had...can't really say much for the ribs.

Country Tavern
Texas 31 & FM 2767, Kilgore, TX 75662
has been voted one of the BBQ places in TX. I've been there and I 2nd that vote. It's just a drop south of *20 and very well worth the detour.

Is it possible to get unpasteurized fresh gulf oysters on the half shell in a restaurant in Galveston?

Tried Nobel Pig the other day. I think it is great for some new and different foods. I ordered a pulled pork & coldslaw sandwich and it was wonderful. Haven't tried breakfast yet. Terrible location.

I second.

Amen, guess I'll go to LA or MS