Skipjack Oyster is Downtown Austin’s newest seafood-focused concept, bringing the charm and tradition of the Carolina coast to the heart of the city. From daily oyster selections and crisp wine pairings to casual bites and comforting coastal dishes, Skipjack offers a fresh take on the raw bar experience in a vibrant, reimagined space at The Westin Austin Downtown.
Olga Panteleeva
I had a fantastic lunch here, and I want to start by giving a huge thank you to my waitress, Yndira. She provided exceptionally fast service and gave me excellent recommendations that made my meal perfect.
I tried the Baked Oysters and the Guacapoke, and both were outstanding. The oysters were prepared beautifully—they aren’t fully baked through, so the fresh texture of the oyster is perfectly preserved. They are topped with a delicate cheese crust, a creamy sauce, and crispy bacon. Pro tip: a squeeze of fresh lemon makes them absolutely mouth-watering! I was truly delighted.
The Guacapoke (guacamole with tuna) was also exquisite. It had that refined, high-end flavor you only find in top-tier restaurants.
Overall, a solid 5-star experience thanks to the delicious food and Yndira’s great service. I highly recommend this spot!
… moreShaidaja
This place. The ambiance. The experience. The attentiveness. Everything was TOP TIER. From the food to the service, I thoroughly enjoyed my experience here. Lilly is the most knowledgeable oyster specialist I’ve encountered and her recommendations were spot on! Dayne was my sweet server who paid great attention to detail and probably waited on me more than I was used to so the standard of excellence here is unmatched. And my dear Yndira has set the pace for service in such a harmonious manner. The staff are so in sync and she doesn’t miss a beat. There’s nothing she is asking of her team that she’s not willing to do herself. I absolutely love this place and can’t wait to come back!
… moreMatt E
Really wanted to love this place, and to be honest the service and atmosphere was outstanding. Joshua was our server and he was GREAT! There was also a young kid shucking oysters, Charles who was just a great kid, super polite.
The reason for less than 5 stars is the food was just average and lacked seasoning. The crab hush puppies were good once they were salted. The clam chowder was barely above room temperature and finding an actual clam was really impossible. I would say it was mostly potato soup, and also lacked salt. The calamari was great, perfectly cooked actually, so that was a plus.
The oysters were fresh, but the tuna tartar was a big disappointment. It was simply diced tuna with sesame oil and seeds on some lettuce. There was no acid, no salt, or anything else you’d expect in a tuna tartar.
I would definitely go back, just because the place is clean, the atmosphere is great, and the service is exceptional. I understand this is a relatively new place, and I really hope they make.
… moreJill Strouse
We only ordered what our wonderful server, Yndira, suggested. She spent so much time explaining her favorites and helping us find the perfect oysters and how to dress them. The hush puppies were hot and full of flavor, and the same with the French toast. But the oysters were fantastic and made the entire meal and Yndira’s recommendations were spot on. Can’t wait to come back!
… moreCatherine La
We came here to celebrate a birthday and were so pleased with the entire experience! Our waitress Britney was so kind and knowledgeable about the menu, giving us her top recommendations. We ordered the baked oysters, lump crab & artichoke dip, lobster mac & cheese, and clam linguine. Everything was so delicious and portion sizes were large enough for us to share between 2 people. I highly recommend giving it a shot!
… moreMonique Williams
Yndira made our dinner experience great! She explained everything and gave us great recommendations!!! The crab hush puppies were delicious and the oysters were so fresh!!! The tequila pineapple oyster shooter was different but great The 50% bubbles special made my night!! The linguine and clams were delectable!! My date had the ceasar salad and she seemed to enjoy it as well. The martini service was highly recommended so don’t miss it. Overall it was a great night.
… moreMeghan Bartnick
Such a great experience at this oyster bar! The atmosphere was fun and lively, the oysters were incredibly fresh, and everything we ordered was delicious. The drinks were also perfectly made and paired really well with the seafood.
Our waitress Yndira truly made the afternoon. she was friendly, attentive, and super knowledgeable about the menu. She gave great recommendations and made sure we were taken care of the entire time without being overbearing. You can tell she really cares about providing great service.
We’ll definitely be back soon, and I hope we get Yndira again!
… moreChloe Malonzo
First time visiting Austin and came across this place because of their happy hour specials. Oysters were delicious and the salmon dip was tasty! Service was quick too! Would definitely come back whenever I visit Austin again.
… moreEmily Bernson
I love it here! Yndira is the best caviar princess and Josh is a great caviar captain. The happy hour and brunch specials are amazing and the vibe here is incredible. 10/10 no notes
… moreGrecia Pernia
We went last night for my boyfriend’s birthday and OH MY, I don’t think we could’ve ever picked a better place. It was our first time coming here. The food was 10/10, not a single note, not a single back thought. We had the Mahi Mahi Ceviche as an appetizer, it was delicious, we then had dozen oyster sampler and then we had 2 more dozens of the ones we loved the most, I have to say I was VERY impressed with the quality and flavor of the farm-raised ones (Annie’s Pearls), I had no faith in them and they sure proved me wrong. I had the prime rib stroganoff and I was simply speechless. Probably one of the best dishes I’ve had in my entire life. We ordered the Broiled chicken for my daughter and even that was amazing!. I left completely amazed and mesmerized by the experience, everything is great here. Service, food, quality, environment. This is now joining the list of my favorite restaurants in Austin. Big shout out to our server Dane, he was incredibly attentive, nice and knowledgeable about the menu and recommendations, he definitely made our experience even better.
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