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Cafe Blue - Downtown, Austin, TX

Cafe Blue - Downtown

4.6
4.6
1025 Reviews
$30 and under
Seafood
Escape to the coastal and tropical flavors of Cafe Blue. Our Oyster Bar features a variety of freshly shucked Oysters on the Half Shell, as well as Snow Crab Claws, Shrimp Cocktail, and two kinds of Ceviche. Popular seafood selections include Cedar Plank Salmon, Crab Stuffed Flounder and Kick Ass Sea Bass. Our steaks are dry-aged in-house for 14 days, and all desserts are scratch-made. To complement our menu, we feature an extensive, award-winning wine list, with over 30 varieties available by the glass. Our bar offers a number of Caribbean-inspired cocktails such as the Painkiller and the Dark & Stormy, as well as popular martinis and fresh lime juice margaritas.

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2 people

7:00 p.m.


Booked 6 times today

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Seafood, Steak, Wine Bar
  • Hours of Operation
    Brunch Sat, Sun 9:00 am–3:00 pm Lunch Mon–Fri 11:00 am–3:00 pm Dinner Daily 3:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (512) 428-5796
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress Code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive Chef
    Benjamin Nathan
  • Private party facilities
    The Tortola Room is an intimate dining room that seats up to 30 diners comfortably and our St. John Room seats 60 diners at max capacity. Our Main Dining Room accommodates 80 diners and can be privatized be a floor to ceiling curtain. The Lounge stands 80 guests + appetizer buffet.
  • Private party contact
    Heather Severson: (512) 635-7867
  • Neighbourhood
    Downtown
  • Cross Street
    Trinity
  • Parking Details
    Street parking is available around the restaurant. IIn addition, the Austin Convention Center parking garage is only a block away at 2nd and San Jacinto, and is open to the public.
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 1,025 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.3Ambience
  • 4.3Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Austin

    Good for business meals

  • Austin

    Good for business meals

1,025 Reviews
  1. Kari

    Seattle

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 22, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    More on the casual side but with good ambiance. I was happy to eat here since alot of seafood restaurants downtown seemed on the upscale side, with somewhat outrageous prices. The food was amazing and cooked perfectly! Our waitress was great as well! I had zero complaints, pricing was reasonable. My husband had the rib-eye that came with a cream spinach that was so good, and I had the ahi tuna steak (rare) which was also very good. Would definitely come again

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  2. Cujotazz

    San Antonio

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on November 19, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellent experience….food and service was amazing

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  3. KAMERINN

    San Antonio

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 18, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great food and atmosphere very cool place and super helpful staff

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  4. VernaE

    Las Vegas

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 12, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience5
    We thoroughly enjoyed the food,drinks and atmosphere

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  5. SamP

    Dallas

    4 reviews

    4.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on November 10, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience5
    Nice place. Good food. But $4 each for gulf oysters?

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  6. Lynne

    Austin

    33 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    33 reviews

    Dined on October 26, 2023

    overall4food5service4ambience5
    Usually no complaints. This time service was slow and seemed a little confused

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  7. gbrown

    San Francisco

    21 reviews

    5.0

    21 reviews

    Dined on October 20, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The restaurant excellent. Zach was a great server. Food was good. We would go again.

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  8. BPC123

    Nashville

    10 reviews

    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on October 16, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Very good food & service and server was great to work with

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  9. TracyT

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 7, 2023

    overall4food5service4ambience5
    Brought a friend for a birthday dinner. Everything was great other than under attentive staff. But food was great.

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  10. AndreaR

    Raleigh

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on October 3, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Very unassuming restaurant. The atmosphere was lovely. The customer service was excellent. Our waiter was very attentive and courteous. The food was awesome. We all had different dishes and everyone was very satisfied. From the appetizers to the entrees, the portions were very generous and taste was impeccable. Highly recommend for a nice evening or lunch.

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  11. VinceYoungs

    Houston

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on October 1, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Love everything about Cafe Blue! From their exceptional food to the great service! It’s a must when we travel to Austin.

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  12. OpenTable Diner

    Dallas

    16 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    16 reviews

    Dined on September 27, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience5
    The seafood was fantastic as always. Seafood tower was amazing and full of delicious fresh shellfish. The seared tuna and grilled salmon were also amazing. Brought someone from Rhode Island and he was impressed!

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  13. HeatherA

    Raleigh

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on September 18, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Salmon was delicious! Service very good. Really enjoyed it!

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  14. Denell

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 15, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Our server was outstanding and the food was exceptional. Especially the fried shrimp. I've never had such a flavorful batter on shrimp.

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  15. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 7, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great food and service on a Wednesday night. Not crowded and handled party of 10 no problem

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  16. kristinw

    San Francisco

    2 reviews

    1.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on August 15, 2023

    overall1food1service1ambience1
    Our food took over an hour so we ended up having it boxed up. Very disappointing

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  17. GreggK

    Austin

    8 reviews

    4.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on August 15, 2023

    overall4food5service3ambience2
    Overall service was just to slow. I understand it was busy all at once but be prepared!

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  18. BretB

    San Diego

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on August 13, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great meal for our 8th wedding anniversary. Good drinks and perfect t service. We'd like to come back and eat outside when it cools down.

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  19. OpenTable Diner

    Austin

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 5, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience4
    Calamari was a bit too thick for my liking. Prefer thinner slices. Flavor was on point.

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  20. Lynne

    Austin

    33 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    33 reviews

    Dined on August 5, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    Food is consistently good and service was wonderful.

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  21. glendam

    Austin

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on July 30, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Always enjoy, always quite enough to hear your friend or partner, and always good. Manager recommended good wine bottle choice after seeing our 4 entrées. Delightful evening

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  22. OpenTable Diner

    Austin

    3 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on July 23, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Overall 5 Stars. As a chef I am typically jaded by the establishments we go out to with friends and family. My wife and I looked at each other when we were leaving and both stated how incredible the meal was. We will be going back for sure

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  23. DonnieM

    Orange County

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on July 10, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Service was good. Food was good. Close to our hotel.

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  24. Marilyn

    Austin

    2 reviews

    2.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on July 8, 2023

    overall2food2service2ambience2
    We had 2 complaints, our Redfish was dry. No amount of bernaise sauce could moisten the filet. They served 3 scallops with mashed potatoes and asparagus for 45 dollars. Could have served atleast 5. We brought that to the attention of the manager. He did not offer a solution. I suggested he comp us a keylime pie slice to share which he did.

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  25. MichaelS

    Austin

    5 reviews

    4.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on July 8, 2023

    overall4food5service5ambience5
    We had an excellent experience! The food and the service was great and we enjoyed my wife's birthday lunch. We will be back and I do recommend Cafe Blue to anyone interested in an enjoyable experience.

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  26. OpenTable Diner

    Dallas

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on June 23, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience5
    Perfection! Everything was seriously perfect. We will come back here every time we come to Austin

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  27. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on June 17, 2023

    overall3food3service2ambience2
    Drinks were good. Some of our food was very good. Some mediocre. Service was slow and inattentive from waiter but the manager was attentive. Room smelled when we got there ( mildew?) but improved with food. Menu somewhat misleading. Lump crab wasn't lumps. It was shredded stuffing with no visible pieces of crab. Flounder should have been browned. Had a white ( undercooked) " crust." Salmon, stuffed shrimp, and escargo were wonderful. Not bad, but not good enough for the expense.

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  28. OpenTable Diner

    Atlanta Metro

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on June 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Amazing experience great staff highly recommended

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  29. TimA

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on June 8, 2023

    overall1food2service1ambience1
    Average food. Terrible/very slow service despite only being half occupied. Poor atmosphere. Would not go back.

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  30. Chale

    Austin

    12 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on June 2, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    My friend and I had a delicious meal and perfect service at yesterday's lunch. We will be coming back for sure.

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  31. ChristopheZ

    Coastal Georgia

    22 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    22 reviews

    Dined on June 1, 2023

    overall3food3service5ambience3
    Decent affordable sea food.., except for sea bass which is way too expensive. However they still use margarine instead of butter, they don't know what a bearnaise is. even though it is on the menu.

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  32. drd1

    Austin

    52 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    52 reviews

    Dined on May 25, 2023

    overall3food3service3ambience2
    The food was well prepared but not outstanding and the same can be said about service. The decor and choice of recorded music really left a lot to be desired.

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  33. OpenTable Diner

    Austin

    8 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on May 16, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Underrated spot in Austin. Everything you should expect from a sit down experience downtown—the atmosphere hasn’t been washed out by Californian traffic. Also, best bread in Texas, hands down. Waiters and management are top-notch.

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  34. RahsaanF

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 14, 2023

    overall2food1service5ambience1
    To us its seemed like the quality of the food has declined significantly. Appetizers were great as well as our waiter Josh. But the entrees were "off", maybe it was what we ordered.

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  35. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 14, 2023

    overall2food2service3ambience2
    Way overpriced for the quality of food. The mussels were the best thing we tried. The crab stuffed shrimp was inedible. Save your time and money.

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  36. OpenTable Diner

    Los Angeles

    2 reviews

    2.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 14, 2023

    overall2food2service1ambience1
    This was a sub-par Mother’s Day brunch. I really love this restaurant but they were not ready when we arrived. The older gentleman running the front basically looked through us even though we were the only patrons at the time. The buffet was ok. I probably won’t visit them again for a special day.

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  37. OpenTable Diner

    Orlando

    10 reviews

    3.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on May 13, 2023

    overall3food2service4ambience3
    Good wasn’t great. Although they serve large portions so there’s good value.

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  38. ChoctawWeekenders

    Austin

    13 reviews

    5.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on May 13, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The mussels were outstanding. We sat at the bar rail for our reservation and received awesome service. The menu looked delicious and we enjoyed what we ordered. The ambiance is very comfortable and a great date night find.

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  39. OpenTable Diner

    Los Angeles

    10 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on May 11, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We arrived right before close, and the staff was cleaning up, but they were more than happy to accommodate us. And it was delicious. The Thai mussels were the bomb.

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  40. BenB

    Exclusive

    1 review

    vip
    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 8, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Manager Stephen Turner super attentive and runs a tight ship. Food is always top quality and is our "go to" place for downtown seafood.

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Safety precautions

  • Cleaning & sanitising

    • Surfaces sanitised between seatings
    • Common areas deep-cleaned daily
    • Sanitiser or wipes provided for customers

FAQs

Cafe Blue - Downtown offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (512) 428-5796.

Cafe Blue - Downtown is rated 4.6 stars by 1025 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

7:00 p.m.


Booked 6 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Cafe Blue - Downtown

340 E. 2nd Street, Austin, TX 78701

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Trinity
  • Neighbourhood
    Downtown
  • Hours of Operation
    Brunch Sat, Sun 9:00 am–3:00 pm Lunch Mon–Fri 11:00 am–3:00 pm Dinner Daily 3:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Seafood, Steak, Wine Bar
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress Code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking Details
    Street parking is available around the restaurant. IIn addition, the Austin Convention Center parking garage is only a block away at 2nd and San Jacinto, and is open to the public.
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Benjamin Nathan
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
    (512) 428-5796
  • Private party facilities
    The Tortola Room is an intimate dining room that seats up to 30 diners comfortably and our St. John Room seats 60 diners at max capacity. Our Main Dining Room accommodates 80 diners and can be privatized be a floor to ceiling curtain. The Lounge stands 80 guests + appetizer buffet.
  • Private party contact
    Heather Severson: (512) 635-7867
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