Fish Shop

The “off-menu” fried fish sandwich was one of the best fish sandwiches I’ve ever had. Completely and deservedly ruined the McDonald’s Filet O-Fish for me which it riffs off of. Definitely order a side of fries, which had a great balance between crispy and soft. They were underseasoned but we asked for salt. The mignonette oysters were tiny but had unreal flavor: briny, salty, crunchy, and spicy. The brazino with beurre blanc and white beans was tasty but not memorable like the other dishes. The skin could’ve been crispier and I would’ve loved more beurre blanc.

GF and DF fish and chips! Crispy and hot with a great crust. Very hard to find. I’ve only found 2 other places that serve gf/df fish and chips and one is in Florida. This one is a close contender to UK fish and chips. The restaurant is small and cozy. Be sure to make reservations (if they’re available). We popped in and put our name on the list. Heather was great and we really appreciated her. The area is walkable and is more upscale than other parts of 6th street. Within walking distance to Cape Bottle Room. You could fit in a tasting while you wait for your table!

We randomly popped in before they opened on our 10-year anniversary, and it turned out to be an incredible experience! The host was exceptionally accommodating and managed to seat us at the raw bar, which was a highlight of our visit. Our server, Carolyn, was amazing—knowledgeable and attentive throughout our meal. The entire staff went above and beyond to ensure we had a memorable experience. Watching the chefs was a treat, and their recommendations were spot-on. We even followed the oyster shucker's advice on which bar to visit next and ended up meeting some famous comedians we were in town to see! I wish I could give the whole staff a 10/10. We’ll definitely be back the next time we’re in Austin!

surprising very good, we were very impressed with the fish carpaccio, clam chowder and and clam pasta. we didn’t have reservations on a saturday night but the wait was only around 30mins. service is nice

Don’t eat fish. Don’t eat octopus. Absolutely avoid the crab roll. Stay away from boring lobster dishes. Just stop looking for seafood anywhere else but Fish Shop :))) Seriously. I had the pleasure of meeting Justin Huffman, and he is one of those rare humans who genuinely loves people. You can feel it instantly. I was lucky enough to see, up close, how much heart he puts into product quality. The way he receives fish deliveries… my God. Everything is absolutely top quality. And just to be clear: no one is paying me for this review. I have deep respect for chefs who build a culinary vision through pure passion. Here, every single dish is about quality and freshness. Justin comes from San Francisco, which shows in his professional, almost obsessive relationships with seafood suppliers. That level of sourcing discipline matters, and it shows on the plate. I won’t get overly sentimental, but this place deserved a few words. Anyone driven by passion, joy, and real love for what they do deserves recognition. We came as a family. To start: Soquerones & Pickled Peppers. Delicate, clean, beautifully balanced. Immediately after, I had to order the Lobster Toast with butter poached lobster tail and claw, kombu butter beurre blanc, Osetra caviar. Ridiculous. Perfect seasoning, insanely soft texture, everything exactly where it should be. My wife chose the Fish and Chips with Pacific rockfish. And listen, I’ve eaten fish and chips many times in London, in many places. What Justin serves here blew past my expectations. Light, delicately crispy batter. You can taste the freshness of the oil. The fish itself is soft, gentle, elegant. Not your everyday cod or haddock. Pacific rockfish brings a depth and refinement I had never experienced in this dish before. Surprisingly clean and light. And if someone at your table claims they don’t like fish, problem solved. The wagyu quarter pounder beef burger handles that situation instantly. How he cooks that meat, I didn’t ask. Apparently, it’s a secret. Honestly, ask him yourself if you’re lucky enough to catch Justin there. Wonderful human. Wonderful place. I’m rooting for this spot and watching closely, because this is clearly just the beginning of his journey.