The Boat

  4.1 – 2,286 reviews   • Seafood restaurant

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We have indoor and outdoor seating available. Our shaded deck is spacious with outdoor stage for live music and events. There is plenty of room for big parties inside and on the deck. We have 22 TVs to watch all your favorite team! Family friendly atmosphere with a play scape for the kiddos. The Boat is always a great place to get together with friends and family while enjoying great food & drinks and fun atmosphere.

Local fixture offering pub grub with a Tex-Mex slant & Gulf seafood, along with drink specials.

✔️Brunch ✔️Lunch ✔️Dinner ✔️Dine in ✔️Take out ✔️Delivery The Boat 78759

Hours

Monday11 AM–10 PM
Tuesday11 AM–10 PM
Wednesday11 AM–10 PM
Thursday11 AM–10 PM
Friday11 AM–12 AM
Saturday11 AM–12 AM
Sunday11 AM–10 PM

Address and Contact Information

Address: 10931 Stonelake Blvd, Austin, TX 78759

Phone: (512) 956-0040

Website: https://theboatatx.com/

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Order: Order online

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Reviews

Nani Zapata
I want to start by saying the food here is actually very good. We came the night before and had a great experience—good crawfish and great service. Because of that, we decided to come back the next day.

Unfortunately, our second visit didn’t go as well. My girlfriend ordered a strawberry margarita and asked the waiter not to include triple sec or any extra ingredients because she doesn’t like it that way. When the drink came out, it didn’t taste right to her, so she politely asked if it could be remade. The second one still seemed off, so we just wanted to get her something she would actually enjoy. We had no issue paying for the drinks—we simply wanted the order to be correct.

At that point the general manager came to the table, which surprised us since we didn’t feel like we had made a big deal about it. The conversation quickly became uncomfortable. She suggested that we hadn’t been specific enough with the waiter, even though we had already explained that we did mention not wanting triple sec. When we clarified that we had said it, she responded with “Are you sure?”, which came across as dismissive.

When she went to take the drink away, I tried to explain that I didn’t mind keeping the first one so it wouldn’t go to waste, assuming the corrected drink would still be brought out. Instead, it felt like we were being treated as if we were trying to get free drinks, which was frustrating. That was never our intention. In fact, we would have gladly paid for any remade drinks as long as my girlfriend eventually received something she actually liked.

I tried to address how the interaction made us feel, but the conversation didn’t go anywhere productive. At that point I simply asked for the check and explained that we didn’t want to continue the discussion. Unfortunately, as we were trying to close things out, the manager raised her voice and said, “Well why did you call me over here then!” which only made the situation more uncomfortable.

Between the two visits we had spent around $200 each time and had no interest in asking for anything removed from the bill. We just wanted the interaction to end respectfully.

Again, the crawfish and food here are good, which is why this experience was disappointing. I’m sharing this feedback not to cause trouble, but because the way the situation was handled by management made us feel judged and unwelcome. I hope this is something the restaurant can improve on, because the food and service we had the first night were great.
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Sunil Samantaray
The Boat Cajun Place is one of those spots that keeps pulling you back when you’re craving bold Cajun and seafood flavors. When they’re on their game, the food absolutely hits—rich seasoning, generous portions, and that unmistakable Louisiana-style comfort that fans of boils and fried seafood are looking for.
Based on common themes from other diners and my own visits, the biggest strength here is the flavor profile. The seasoning blends, sauces, and spice levels are what people consistently rave about. Items like shrimp, crawfish (when in season), and sausage tend to be crowd favorites, and many reviewers appreciate that you can customize spice levels and sauces to your liking. When the fish is fresh and cooked right, it’s excellent.
That said, the experience can be a bit hit or miss, especially with some of the fish items. On certain visits, the quality and consistency aren’t quite the same as on their best days, which can be a little disappointing given how good the food can be at its peak.
Another area where there’s room for improvement is the dining area cleanliness. At times, tables can feel sticky or not as thoroughly cleaned as they should be, which takes away slightly from the overall experience—especially for a place where messy, hands-on seafood boils are part of the appeal. A bit more attention here would go a long way.
Overall, The Boat Cajun Place earns a solid 4 stars for its bold flavors, satisfying Cajun dishes, and loyal following. With more consistency in food quality and better table upkeep, this could easily become a reliable 5-star spot for Cajun seafood lovers in Austin.
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Stephanie Smith
The Boat has a fun, casual vibe. We tried them again for an Office Lunch last week and the food was again, decent. Nothing that really stood out for any of our party. The portions were a little less than average for the price; some dishes could have used a little more flavor. Service was friendly, the staff would definitely be more valuable if they were a little more educated on dishes and items they suggest. Everyone ended up switching their orders based on staff suggestions and that was a mistake. Overall, it’s a good spot if you’re in the area and craving seafood, but not necessarily a place I’d go out of my way for, all things considered.
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Timothy Williams
The Boat restaurant is a great place for entertaining. They have a great outdoor seating area with outdoor deck and playscape for kids. Inside is a huge wide open area with TVs all around for watching games. They have a small arcade area with about three or four games and most importantly they play live music weekly. As for food, it’s pretty good too. I ordered the fish tacos with two sides and the portions are huge. It was crawfish boil season and this place caters to it as they were selling crawfish by the pound. They have a big drink menu with several types of cocktails. Margaritas are pretty good too overall this place thumbs up. With a fresh coat of paint and some minor repairs this place will be an excellent place for entertaining and bringing kids. It’s just fun.
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d nyadesoj
Service was good and staff was friendly. We were promptly seated. The establishment looked like Crab Shack, unfortunately, the food was subpar. I ordered the cod basket and my wife had the shrimp basket. The batter on the cod didn’t seem fresh. The cod itself was okay. Fries were average. My wife’s shrimp were awful. Completely overcooked and dried out. I tried one, after my wife complained about the quality, and I couldn’t finish eating one shrimp. It was that nasty. Aside from being dried out, the batter did not taste fresh. Suffice it to say, both of us complained about digestive issues when we returned to the hotel.

This was our first visit to this establishment, and based on the experience with the food we received that evening, we would not return. Hopefully, it was a case of the cook(s) having a bad day and what we experienced was a one-off experience. Again, service staff was great.
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Gerald Holt
Fun atmosphere for lunch. The food was good, not spectacular. Service is very attentive and friendly.
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Kelly Hunka
⭐☆☆☆☆

Sam’s Boat has officially lost the plot. This used to be my go-to: casual, simple menu, not pretentious, not pricey, and consistently good. Today? Fuhgeddaboudit.

The Boat as it is now known – straight outta Houston has now entered crawfish season (my favorite season), and they have always had some of the best crawfish. Not so much. I’ll let the crawfish slide since it’s early in the season, but the redfish? Overcooked, dry, and honestly should never have left the kitchen. The most flavorful thing on the table was the green beans that came with it.

And the price? $26 for that sad little piece of fish. $26.00. I’m guessing the Domain-adjacent location is why the pricing is so outrageous, because the quality sure doesn’t match it.

Service was basically nonexistent — having to go to the bar to grab my own beer is a real turn-off when I’m sitting in a dining room paying sit-down prices.

This restaurant is understaffed, overly full of itself, and I’ve had my last meal here. I’ll stick with places like Shoal Creek Saloon and Deckhands — places that still know how to serve good food at reasonable prices.
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Abigail Mokry
Great experience! The server was attentive and considerate. We had a big party, and she brought us all a round of waters before getting our drink orders, which is how we prefer it. The ambience was good, lots of sports were playing on the big screens. They even managed to get us all our food at about the same time. The food itself was delicious! We demolished our plates and had a great time. This is a family favorite, and I really enjoyed coming back. We’ll definitely stop by again next time we can.
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Audrey Clark
Had a surprise birthday dinner for my boyfriend here and the entire staff was AWESOME!! I called ahead to ask some questions & the manager, Sheila was super helpful, chill, and friendly. We had a huge party of about 20 people and our server, Cassidy was amazing! She handled all of us with ease & care & even lit the birthday candles on a cake I brought in for us. She put in orders for each person/couple as they were ready which honestly made the night so fun and easy, just letting everyone order when they needed instead of a big stuffy group meal. Everyone raved about the food & the drinks were great too! This was exactly what we were looking for- a fun, lighthearted place with good Cajun style seafood. Highly recommend!!
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David Chavez
Traveled here for work and need to get some food. Blown away by the atmosphere here. Blake ( I think that was his name) recommended the buffalo and lemon pepper wings! Great call. Brandy who came to take over was fantastic!! Can’t want to come here again!!!
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