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Simar Seafood Cocina, Austin, TX

Simar Seafood Cocina

4.3
4.3
84 Reviews
$30 and under
Seafood
Simar Seafood Cocina is Austin's premier Coastal Mexican seafood restaurant. We specialize in raw seafood delicacies like fresh oysters on a half shell, shrimp aguachiles and a variety of ceviche. Our chef signature dishes also include hot items like USDA Prime cut Ribeye steak, Scallops in a ancho chile burre blanc and Red Snapper ala Veracruz. Offering a fresh and family friendly atmosphere and patio seating. We are located in the Gateway Shopping Center and offer ample parking. It is our privilege to serve you and be part of the community.

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2 people

7:00 p.m.


Booked 4 times today

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style

    Casual Dining

  • Cuisines

    Seafood, Mexican, Cocktail Bar

  • Hours of Operation

    Mon–Thu, Sun 11:00 am–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:00 am–10:00 pm

  • Phone number

    (512) 386-1182

  • Payment Options

    AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa

  • Dress Code

    Casual Dress

  • Owned/operated by

    Latinx or Hispanic, Women

  • Executive Chef

    Miguel Linan

  • Neighbourhood

    Arboretum

  • Cross Street

    Corner of Stonelake Blvd and Research Blvd

  • Parking Details

    Public Lot

  • Additional

    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Delivery, Dog Friendly, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 84 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.3
4.3 based on recent ratings
  • 4.2Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.1Ambience
  • 4.2Value

NoiseModerate

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  1. SandyW

    Austin

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 17, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Hidden gem in the Gateway area. Outstanding service and really good food. The menu has lots of creative entrees.
  2. TimR

    Austin

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience3
    Beyond expectations... Excellent food and service.
  3. OpenTable Diner

    Houston

    2 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    This place was incredible! Amazing service, food, and drinks! The chips and salsa presentation was so unique and delicious! We also had live music. My entire family couldn’t stop talking about how impressed they were with dinner! I definitely recommend!
  4. JeanmarieZ

    Washington DC

    9 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on May 10, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    This was my first time here as I travel for my job. The recommendations by Carlos were spot on! Excellent choices of beer, entree, red snapper and dessert, pecan cake. Excellent service by Carlos. I will return.
  5. StephWestTown

    Chicago

    13 reviews

    vip
    2.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on May 5, 2023

    overall2food1service5ambience2
    Service was great. Food was bland and below mediocre. Spice level 0. Honestly, felt like the food was such a let down. The staff was so nice and super attentive. I have nothing but amazing things to say about them. The food, I’m worried tonight/tomorrow might be rough for the four of us that ate there. Woof.
  6. ChrisR

    Austin

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on April 17, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We had a table in the early afternoon, so the restaurant was not busy. All the staff was friendly and helpful. We are definitely returning for Friday Marimba Night. The Poke bowl and Azteca Ceviche was excellent

    Simar Seafood CocinaResponded on April 24, 2023Thank you so much for your review! We love hearing about our guests' positive experiences, and we can't wait to have you back!

  7. OpenTable Diner

    Austin

    25 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    25 reviews

    Dined on April 16, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellent dinner experience. This was our second time here and Isabella was our server again. We couldn’t ask for more. She is amazing. The music and environment were great. We have more than 3 employees going to our table just to ask how was everything and if help was needed. The ceviches are excellent and the filet’s Rey and the fried whole snapper amazing. I really recommend the guava margarita…it is to die for….the pecan cake was lovely and a great portion to feed 4 people. This restaurant is a gem if you want seafood Latino style. 100% recommended and I wished I can give you 6 stars….we will be back for sure and this time with friends…Blessings
  8. Cowpoker

    Jackson Hole

    26 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    26 reviews

    Dined on March 26, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Our second visit. Menu is extensive and ambiance is family friendy, open and clean, feels new and fresh. Recommend ceviche (many choices) and fish dishes, Want to try octopus. Carlos is the best waiter encountered in many years, Will return often. Don't miss Simar !
  9. AshleyS

    Baja California Sur

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 25, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Absolutely delicious food with generous serving sizes! Definitely will return.
  10. PhilipS

    Austin

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 26, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Best octopus I have ever had! Very cool seafood selections and everything was very tasty.
  11. OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    1 review

    vip
    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 23, 2023

    overall1food2service2ambience2
    Music way too loud. Waitress got 2 of 4 orders wrong. Worst Cesar salad ever and other food only passable.
  12. MonaO

    Austin

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on February 12, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience4
    The servers are very attentive and polite. The food is a good value and fun signature drinks.
  13. Ama623

    Philadelphia

    20 reviews

    vip
    1.0

    20 reviews

    Dined on February 11, 2023

    overall1food1service4ambience3
    The seafood was dry, it wasn’t good at all!
  14. OpenTable Diner

    Austin

    25 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    25 reviews

    Dined on January 29, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellent experience. Our waiter was amazing. The appetizers and main course were exceptional. We had the octopus and the fried red snapper. The guava margarita is to die for. We will be back for sure. This a gem in Austin.
  15. OpenTable Diner

    Louth

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on January 28, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    great music and waitress
  16. AHATX

    Austin

    1 review

    vip
    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 26, 2023

    overall3food3service3ambience4
    Overall was good but loud music, and food didn't impress me as much as I hoped for.
  17. ElaineH

    San Antonio

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on January 22, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The best service with excellent dishes perfectly flavored and beautiful presentation.
  18. Chitex

    Austin

    11 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on January 15, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Cool casual vibe with a very good Mexican seafood flare!

    Simar Seafood CocinaResponded on January 15, 2023Thank you for your business and review, it's our pleasure to serve you, and hope to see you back soon for soem homemade dessert.

  19. ChristinaG

    Austin

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on January 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    1st visit, Friday date night. Made a resy for 2 same day, 7:30pm. We were greeted and seated immediately. There was live music, man on a marimba and a couple of keyboards. I believe it was Calypso style music. Our server was so nice and attentive! I had the house margarita on the rocks. Next time I'll ask for less ice . We were served complimentary mini cup of the lobster soup (great flavor with a little heat), as well as some dips and crackers. I really liked the cucumber dip. Delicious! We started with oysters. They were served with a sweet chili sauce and some type of sweet vinegar sauce. I really liked it. We were then served house salads, that was unexpected. The salad had mixed greens, pecans, strawberry, raisins and onions with a ranch dressing. I had the lemon pepper flounder, it was good. Just watch out for them tiny bones. You are able to sib sides. They have veggies and they are good with that yellow rice. Anywho, I look forward to eating here again and again. The service was friendly and prompt. The food was delicious and the music was great.
  20. RobertB

    Chicago

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on January 8, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    I ate at this restaurant three times on my most recent visit to Austin. The food was terrific. This restaurant is a hidden gem. The quality of there seafood was top notch.
  21. SuzanneK

    New York Area

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on January 8, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Excellent seafood and service. The staff is very attentive.
  22. JudyP

    Central Texas

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on January 7, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Food and drinks are very good and staff was very friendly. I took my mom there for her birthday and they brought her a slice of cake with a candle and even gave her a birthday card. Will keep coming back!
  23. Maus

    Austin

    6 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on January 7, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience4
    Food was good and service was great!
  24. OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco

    2 reviews

    2.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on December 10, 2022

    overall2food1service5ambience1
    Loved the food, but it smelled
  25. KarlaN

    Austin

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 4, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Un lugar agradable, su personal muy amable & la comida deliciosa además de tener una muy buena presentación, 100% recomendado
  26. NoreeG

    Austin

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 2, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Above and beyond our expectations. Great service staff all around. Deserves 10 stars
  27. AustinMom

    Austin

    13 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on November 27, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    We love this restaurant and enjoy the food as well as the service every time we go. Please go try this place. We don’t want a good restaurant to go under because people don’t know about it!
  28. OpenTable Diner

    Palm Springs

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 26, 2022

    overall1food1service1ambience1
    Smelled like sewage. We left.
  29. StevenM

    San Francisco

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 29, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We will be back. Great tasting food. I had the Pescado Guero with the grilled vegetables. We admire the restaurants whose vegetables are squash, zucchini, red and green peppers, onions, and more. Not just lettuce and tomatoes. The plantains were sweet. They actually had a Day of the Dead shrine in the entrance, just like I saw in Guadalajara.
  30. DonM

    Austin

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on October 28, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    This was my second visit to Simar and I am very happy to say it was everything the first visit was and then some. The service the best I’ve received anywhere for a long time. Friendly, attentive and knowledgeable, with some excellent suggestions. The food was excellent with just the right blend of spice and flavor. I’ll definitely be back for more.
  31. OpenTable Diner

    Raleigh

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 23, 2022

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    Service was great Micheladas are a little sweet I like more “spicy soury” mar y Tierra is good but was expecting the meat more tender (medium well ) shrimp are perfect , salad was amazing . The caldito was on point salsa needs more flavor (salt and pepper)
  32. DavidF

    Austin

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 15, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The food and service is OUTSTANDING!!! A must for an enjoyable evening!!!
  33. HeatherL

    Austin

    3 reviews

    1.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on October 7, 2022

    overall1food1service2ambience4
    Atmosphere and presentation of restaurant and food was really good. The food was terrible.
  34. MiketheTexan

    Austin

    39 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    39 reviews

    Dined on October 2, 2022

    overall4food4service5ambience3
    Excellent tilapia ceviche, very fresh and tasty. My salmon was good but not great, nothing to rave about, fresh tasting but standard taste. Great margarita and very attentive service. Very cute inside, especially the light fixtures :-)
  35. TaraLopezREALTOR

    Austin

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on September 19, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    I cannot believe we haven’t been here before. The restaurant is beautiful and very comfortable. Ida, our server, was attentive and gave great recommendations. The food was wonderful and fresh. They have Happy Hour and we will be going back very soon.

    Simar Seafood CocinaResponded on October 1, 2022Thank you Tara for your business and review. We appreciate you very much and invite you back to enjoy some mariachi music on Wednesdays.

  36. LazC

    Austin

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 19, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    First time in Simar Seafood Cocina and YOU have to go! It’s the cutest little spot with amazing food. The food is to die for. IT WAS FIRE! The service we received was so amazing and we will definitely be back again. They made us feel welcome and gave us an amazing experience.

    Simar Seafood CocinaResponded on October 1, 2022Thank you for your amazing review. We appreciate it very much, please join us again soon for a cocktail on our patio.

  37. ATXMom

    Austin

    3 reviews

    1.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on September 3, 2022

    overall1food1service2ambience1
    We were one of two tables. We ordered drinks, a cocktail and a beer, and some raw oysters. The cocktail was way too sweet, but the beer was nice and cold. We shared an entree of swordfish and coconut shrimp. The shrimp was great but the fish was terrible. It was dry and very over seasoned. Before we finished eating, they turned the lights way up making it very awkward.
  38. TejanaB

    Austin

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on August 20, 2022

    overall4food3service5ambience5
    It really feels like you are walking into a restaurant in the Mexican Yucatan when you enter this restaurant! The service was really great even though the server was busy. Her recommendations were spot on -- delicious margaritas and appetizers. Loved the pulpo ceviche. The paella wasn't typical paella--rather various ingredients put together, not cooked together. I don't recommend that or the gulf oysters. Just not my favorite. Overall the food was good but not spectacular. However, the ambiance, service and good drink pricing was terrific. We will try it again for happy hour.
  39. TGirl

    Austin

    15 reviews

    5.0

    15 reviews

    Dined on August 19, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    If you’ve enjoyed food in the Yucatán peninsula, you must eat here. The whole red snapper with Veracruz sauce was amazing. Mexican style shrimp cocktail is huge and full of shrimp. Fish tacos are excellent. All the seafood is very fresh. Great value. Can’t wait to go back.
  40. Timberhollow

    Dallas

    17 reviews

    4.0

    17 reviews

    Dined on August 18, 2022

    overall4food5service5ambience4
    Best kept secret for quality seafood in NW Austin. Keep up the good work.

Safety precautions

  • Cleaning & sanitising

    • Surfaces sanitised between seatings
    • Digital, disposable or sanitised menu provided
    • Common areas deep-cleaned daily
    • Sanitiser or wipes provided for customers
    • Contactless payment available
  • Screening

    • Sick staff prohibited in the workplace
    • Staff is vaccinated

FAQs

You can order delivery directly from Simar Seafood Cocina using the Order Online button. Simar Seafood Cocina also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (512) 386-1182.

Simar Seafood Cocina is rated 4.3 stars by 84 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 4 times today
Google Map for Simar Seafood Cocina

9503 Research Blvd, Austin, TX 78759

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross Street

    Corner of Stonelake Blvd and Research Blvd

  • Neighbourhood

    Arboretum

  • Hours of Operation

    Mon–Thu, Sun 11:00 am–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:00 am–10:00 pm

  • Cuisines

    Seafood, Mexican, Cocktail Bar

  • Dining style

    Casual Dining

  • Dress Code

    Casual Dress

  • Parking Details

    Public Lot

  • Payment Options

    AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa

  • Owned/operated by

    Latinx or Hispanic, Women

  • Executive Chef

    Miguel Linan

  • Additional

    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Delivery, Dog Friendly, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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