Clark's Oyster Bar - Austin

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Steffani Papanikolaouvia Google

about 1 month ago

Came here with my husband for lunch and it did not disappoint. Was quite busy and sat at the high top which was fine. Mikey was our waiter and he was attentive but not over bearing. Oysters were some of the freshest we've had in Austin. We love small east coast oysters and they had plenty to choose from. Food quality is well worth the wait. Making a reservation next time to enjoy a meal at a table!

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Josh Poevia Google

about 2 months ago

We made a reservation for Clark's a few weeks ago and were very excited yesterday when the day finally came for our weeknight date night. We had reservations for 6:45 and got there closer to 6:35. We had to wait a bit as the previous table was still at ours and I think we got seated around 6:55. They apologized when they sat us but still, don't think I've had to wait that long with a reservation before anywhere else and usually, at most places, if you're early you'll still get seated early if not on time. Oh well, we'll give them the benefit of the doubt on that. Otherwise, the experience was great. We started with a 'leaving on Monday' as I couldn't help myself after hearing it was Anthony Bourdain's favorite and she got the Amber waves. Both were really good but next time, I might ask for light ice on mine. To start, we got the 2 each of the Sex on the bay, Savage Blonde, and Blish point Oysters and then also an oyster shooter and a dressed oyster. I think the savage blonde was the fave but all were really good and man, she loved the dressed oyster. The oyster shot was decent but from just a mix of vodka and oysters isn't something I'll probably do again. We then had the bluefin tuna carpaccio and it was so interesting. Lots of flavor and the capers were delicious. We had read the gruyere burger was a must so we split that with the shoestring fries. The burger was a top 5 of the ones I've had in Austin; not huge though so if you want a large portion, probably get something else with it. I'm not sure how to feel about the fries tbh. They were hyped too but they were so thin. They were good but I think I'd prefer if they were double the size as you couldn't even dip them in ketchup without them falling apart. To finish, we split of scoop of cream cheese ice cream and it was fantastic. Price D was our server and was friendly and seemed pretty on top of things and overall he did a good job. We left happy and will probably go again but maybe for happy hour next time just to soften the blow on the wallet. Our bill with tip was $180 which was expected but not something I would do all the time. We saw people trying to walk in when we arrived and they were booked so generally, I'd recommend reservations...even if you're going up on a Tuesday 😉

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Cassidy Garciavia Google

2 months ago

5 stars all around. Landry was an incredible server. The oysters were super fresh and delicious and the linguine was so flavorful. The basque cake was absolutely to die for. We really enjoyed our date night with Clark’s!

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Mr. No Tengo Dinerovia Google

5 months ago

We visited this spot on a Friday afternoon, and it was absolutely packed, which shows how popular it is. The vibe definitely leans casually fancy, with a stylish atmosphere that makes it feel like a special outing. I tried a few of their vegetable dishes, including the cabbage steak, cauliflower, baked potatoes, and kale. While everything was nicely plated and cooked well, I’d say this isn’t the best choice if you’re vegetarian or vegan. Many of the veggie dishes carried a strong meaty flavor, almost as if they were cooked in the same style as the meat options, which wasn’t quite what I was looking for. The food itself was fine, just not particularly memorable for the price point—it felt a little on the expensive side for what I ordered. Overall, I’d say it’s more of a place to accompany friends than a go-to spot for plant-based eaters.

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Kelly Michael Skeltonvia Google

6 months ago

Had a decent time here for dinner. It’s an interesting mix between casual and fine dining with both their menu and their atmosphere. Our waitress was excellent and we really enjoyed the oysters shrimp and linguine with clams. I wasn’t a fan of the hot sauce in the clam chowder or the amount of chives in the lobster roll. Overall, this was a nice dining experience, but next time I would want to sit inside and would be more selective with the items I ordered.