Skipjack Oyster — Restaurant in Austin

A truly special experience at Skipjack Oyster!

My wife and I came here for our first night out since having a baby to celebrate our 5-year wedding anniversary, and the entire team made it unforgettable.

From the moment we walked in, the hostess warmly welcomed us and sat us at the oyster bar, which turned out to be the perfect spot. DJ and another chef (I believe her name started with a K) were so engaging — they chatted with us about oysters, how they were trained, and made the whole experience feel fun and personal.

Executive Chef Josh came out to greet us and shared more about the restaurant’s story, and Sous Chef John was incredibly kind. He even gave us a few oysters to taste — his favorite and ours — which was such a thoughtful touch. Our server, Josh, was equally wonderful — attentive, kind, and always checking in to make sure everything was perfect.

We also appreciated the managers who came by to chat and even helped validate our parking — every interaction just reinforced how genuine and hospitable the team is.

Food-wise, everything was outstanding. DJ recommended the shrimp & grits and seafood pasta, and they were both absolutely phenomenal. He also surprised us with a jalapeño chili crisp that was so delicious we’re still talking about it. To top it all off, they surprised us with a complimentary dessert for our anniversary.

We even happened to be the first guests to use one of their new gift cards, which made the night feel extra special.

We loved the experience so much that we’re coming back tonight to celebrate our son’s first birthday. That should tell you everything about how memorable and welcoming this place truly is.

Skipjack Oyster isn’t just a restaurant — it’s an experience. Can’t wait to come back again...

I’m baffled by all the 5-star reviews for this place. The food is extremely mediocre for the price. Half a dozen oysters cost $25, and they didn’t taste fresh at all. The ceviche was a struggle to eat and looked very unappetizing, with large chunks of fish lacking in flavor, dry, and served with chips that broke apart as you tried to scoop them up. Ceviche is usually diced up and in a marinade, and this one was not. It was one of the weirdest ceviche dishes I've ever had. The burnt ends tasted like meat defrosted and covered in store-bought BBQ sauce. That’s our fault for ordering that from a seafood restaurant, but the server said it was the best thing on the menu. While the martini was delicious, it was disappointingly small for $20. The main dish was just okay—nothing worth raving about. The only decent dish was the calamari. Would not...

Oh my gosh goodness this is an amazing place. Staff was incredibly attentive (tysm Britney!!), the vibe was so cool. Love the lighting love the decor. We got the Bacon Caviar Deviled Eggs to start and they were so smooth and flavorful. I didn't get any pictures of anything else because I was too busy gobbling everything up lol! I had a few Blue Point Connecticut oysters and the presentation was beautiful, the briney taste was just right for me. I came during brunch and had the Tres Leches French Toast. No. Words. I don't even know how they got the brioche bread to just melt in my mouth but it was to die for. If you like sweet things I have to recommend the French toast. Thank you so much for a beautiful brunch! I will...