Shoal Creek Saloon

"My family and I visited today cause I was craving crawfish. The food was extremely good, the waitress could have had a better attitude if she was going to steal a tip from us. We ordered $98 of food. When we asked for the ticket she came back with a little device in her hand stating the bill was $135. I’m extremely good with numbers and expected the bill to be $100 tops. Gave the girl $200 to pay the $135 ticket however she sent someone else to give us our change back. It wasn’t until I got home and was thinking how was I off on the bill. I decided to go online and reorder online to see what the total was and as I thought the bill online was $98. This waitress included her own tip of $37 on the bill cause as I thought back she didn’t hand us a paper bill she read the amount out loud as she was reading the little device she had in her hand. Beware and always ask for a paper bill before paying cause in my eyes she stole her tip. A tip that wasn’t even worth $37 as her attitude wasn’t the best. Like I said the food was good, but now I’m aware of the games these waitresses can play. I will be back, but I will not be dining in cause the trust was broken."

"Crawfish - Cajun style by a creek this is what a Cajun crawfish boil should be (in a downtown setting.) (I have a different top spot for “Viet-Cajun” crawfish.) Come hungry leave happy - every time. I love how there is more Cajun boil seasoning on the table. I like to add it to my drawn butter to kick up the heat. Pro tip: ask for gloves to eat your crawfish with. I also will use a take out bag as a makeshift bib."

"Pork chops were superb! Green beans and mashed potatoes were just as well. I think that was the best bread pudding I've ever had, and I've had it over in New Orleans but this was the best. Great staff. Perfect service. Thanks for the love. Will be back soon."

"After a long day of biking along Austin and the river, my partner and I stumbled upon Shoal Creek enticed by its picturesque location right on the riverbank. While the setting and atmosphere were undeniably charming, our dining experience left much to be desired. Regrettably, the food fell short of expectations, as it appeared to be predominantly ultra-processed and pre-cooked, merely reheated in a microwave. This approach to culinary preparation lacked the freshness and quality one would hope for, especially after a day of outdoor activity. While the convenience of grabbing a quick bite or a refreshing bottle of Coke may be appealing in such a scenic spot, I would caution against expecting anything more than basic sustenance from the menu. ….terrible wine. For those seeking a memorable dining experience to complement their picturesque surroundings, this restaurant may not be the ideal choice."

"We eat here often, today we showed up with six people and had a variety of entrees. Everything from oyster po' boy, fried pickles, boudin, Cajun Alfredo, garlic shrimp and fried catfish. The Alfredo was the least popular and the most popular was the garlic shrimp."