Turf N Surf Po' Boy

There is no ambiance as this is a kitchen with a pick up window if ordered from the sidewalk or ordered from within the bar. You maybe lucky to grab a seat on the sidewalk otherwise it's inside the bar if you can find an unoccupied table. The service is wonderful, they are super helpful and very friendly. The food is awesome, I wish I had not eaten early so I could try more things from their menu. The blacken snapper po boy was one of the best po boys I've ever had. The veggies were fresh firm and crispy. The cilantro fries left a lot to be desired. Just chopped cilantro thrown on top of a bed of fries. The fries would've been great without the cilantro. The tacos were also good. The portion sizes are huge... I will return whenever I'm in Austin.

Turf N Surf is pretty expensive for a "po' boy" shop, but I do enjoy their sandwiches. They're pretty big! The blackened fish is very flavorful. They stuff their sandwiches with crunchy vegetables. And they have 5 or 6 hot sauces (these are po' boys, so I go with the classic Louisiana Hot Sauce).When I first visited, I was taken aback by the prices - all in w/ tax & tip well over $20 for most proteins - but the tilapia option was much cheaper, so I went with that. And I was not disappointed! I think blackened was the right way to go too, but they do have fried and grilled options. The blackened spices add a nice amount of flavor to the white fish, one reason why I don't think you really need the more expensive versions.The bread isn't noticeable, but it stands up to a fairly moist sandwich, so it does it's job. On top of the fish, is a heaping pile of slaw. lettuce, tomato, onion & pickles. Always served with lime, which is necessary to contrast the creamy slaw. Choose your hot sauce from the many options, and your tastebuds will be occupied for a little while They also serve 2 sauces on the side, but honestly, I don't really like them. I suggest ordering w/ out sauce on the side, they're not needed since you've already got your hot sauce of choice.The service is pretty quick, so I'm happy there. There's also never a line when I go - usually 2-3pm - so that's a plus. And if you have time for a pint, you're already right there in Lavaca Street Bar The interior is pretty dark & divey, but they do have a small backyard area, so if you need some fresh air, just head that way.

I ordered two Mahi Mahi tacos. The Negative - tortilla was rock hard, way too much lettuce and sauce. Positive - descent size fillet of Mahi Mahi. But I only ate the fish as the Taco was a joke. I took it to the guy at the counter and gave him my critique and he could care less. Not to mention I paid $47.00 for 4 mediocre tacos and a Dr Pepper. I used to love the food here, won't be returning.

So they said their most famous thing is the fish tacos. I thought it would be the po boy but I guess not. Anyhow the fish tacos are massive. Yes, they're pricey like $20 but I thought they were good. If I wasn't visiting, I'd probably pass.Service was fast and it's located in a bar.

I've walked past Lavaca Street bar so many times but never knew they sold seafood! We were craving some shrimp and found out through maps that they basically have an entire restaurant in the bar. I was so excited since the location is nearby and they had a great selection. The service was great & the food came out fast considering the amount of people in line. Unfortunately, I was not impressed by the food. The amount of food vs the price of the food provided did not make any sense to me. The Cajun corn was honestly just nasty. The blackened shrimp had a decent taste but the "buffalo shrimp" was literally just fried shrimp with some dabs of Frank's hot. The only thing I'd recommend from here would be the jalapeño hush puppies. They were tasty & there were plenty. Their service was great and I enjoyed the overall feel of the bar, however, I would not choose to eat here again. I'll definitely return for some drinks and a football game though!

Occupying the kitchen inside Lavaca, Turf n Surf Po' Boy serves up some great seafood with strong Cajun flavors that will transport you straight to NOLA! Open late, they're great for post-bar munchies. The menu could get a little overwhelming at first glance, but the variety is well worth it. When the weather is good, it's nice to just stop by and order through their sidewalk window and eat at one of the tables outside.I'm personally a fan of their Naughty Cat Poboy, which is blackened catfish and bacon with all the fixings - it's just seasoned so well and really hits the spot. I also suggest getting their Fried Jumbo Gulf Shrimp, which are beyond fresh. A word of warning, though: their sandwiches could get REAL messy and start falling apart, with coleslaw getting all over the place, so be prepared!

3.5 First thing to note is they give you big portions. The FF were good, nice seasoning but not salty. My friend liked the shrimp on the po boy but said the bread was too much. My quesadilla was really greasy. I asked for light cheese. It was so much cheese, it was oozing out. I ate the two end slices & threw away the rest. My stomach couldn't take all the grease & cheese. I originally wanted tacos but I prefer corn tortillas, which they didn't have. Service was good, food didn't take long. Won't be back. Pricey & disappointing.

Came here after seeing how amazing their crawfish nachos looked online and the great reviews that people wrote. However my friends and I were extremely disappointed with the food and service. The blackened crawfish was overly salty, we could not keep eating it without feeling the need to drink water after each bite. Don't get me wrong, the portions are generous ($21) especially considering the price we paid but I would not recommend this to anyone. The seasoning overpowered the crawfish and it was not enjoyable. As you can see in the picture, we barely made a dent and mind you, we do NOT like to waste food. We are not even picky eaters but each bite was pure salt with no contrast in flavors. We also ordered cocktail fried oysters but they were mostly covered in breading and the oysters were tiny so I can't justify the $20 price tag. The only thing i could recommend is the shrimp poboy. The size is generous and the shrimps were big and succulent.In terms of service, it felt cold and disinterested when I asked what they recommended since we were visiting from California.

I love crossing off places in my "Want to Go" bookmarks. I especially loved crossing off Turf N Surf Po' Boy because it's been in my bookmarks for over 4 or 5 years now. I came with my team yesterday because my manager raved about it, and wow. It is so delicious. It's a little hole-in-the-wall on Lavaca Street, and I've definitely passed by it a lot of times but didn't realize it was right there.We all ordered the blackened ahi tuna taco plate with Cajun fries as our side, and everything was genuinely so freaking good. The fries were perfectly crispy and seasoned. The fish was really tender and moist. They fill up the tacos so I can only eat one and I'll get full. Even the salad and the ranch dressing were phenomenal. I definitely want to come again because this is going to be one of my favorite spots in Austin. There is so much food as well, so the price is definitely worth it. I can't say enough good things about this spot.

Food was great, we ordered the blackened chicken quesadillas, and a fried oyster po boy. We were visiting Austin, service was fast. It's like a pub but atmosphere was good too.Definitely would recommend.