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Simar Seafood Cocina, Austin, TX

Simar Seafood Cocina

3.6
3.6
125 Reviews
$31 to $50
Regional Mexican
9503 Research Blvd, Austin, TX 78759

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2 people
MonTueWedThuFriSatSun
7:00 pm
Booked 5 times today
Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

  • Charming
  • Good for groups
  • Great for live music
Simar Seafood Cocina is Austin's premier Coastal Mexican seafood restaurant. We specialize in raw seafood delicacies like fresh oysters on a half shell, shrimp aguachiles and a variety of ceviche. Our chef signature dishes also include hot items like USDA Prime cut Ribeye steak, Scallops in a ancho chile burre blanc and Red Snapper ala Veracruz. Offering a fresh and family friendly atmosphere and patio seating. We are located in the Gateway Shopping Center and offer ample parking. It is our privilege to serve you and be part of the community.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Regional Mexican, Seafood, Cocktail Bar
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Thu, Sun 11:00–22:00 Fri, Sat 11:00–23:00
  • Phone number
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive Chef
    Miguel Linan
  • Delivery & takeout
  • Area
    Arboretum
  • Cross Street
    Corner of Stonelake Blvd and Research Blvd
  • Parking details
    Public Parking
  • Public transit
    on gate way plaza next of best buy
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Delivery, Dog Friendly, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeaway, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

  • Easter Brunch

    USD 15.00 - USD 28.00 per person

    20 Apr 2025 only
    Join us for a delightful Easter brunch! Celebrate this special occasion with us and try our mimosas, micheladas, oyster bar and more than 15 different items from the buffet. Whether you're gathering with family or friends, we have an array of options to make your brunch memorable.
    Easter Brunch photo

Offers

  • Happy Hour

    Multiple dates available
    Mon - Fri - 11:00 am - 6:00 pm
    Como and join us for our Social Hour! Monday to Friday 11am to 6pm

    Happy Hour photo

What 125 people are saying

Simar Seafood Cocina reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

3.6
3.6 based on recent ratings
  • 3.4Food
  • 4.1Service
  • 3.5Ambience
  • 3.5Value

NoiseModerate

125 Reviews
  1. Sergio VIP

    Austin8 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 22 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food and service!! We ordered a Fish Ceviche with Octopus (not in the Menu) and it was awesome!

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  2. Laytoamb

    Dallas3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 22 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great service and the food was good. Live music helped to set the mood.

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  3. lee

    Unspecified1 review

    1.0

    Dined on 15 February 2025

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 1
    Reservations were for 7:30 when we arrived there was plenty of open seating inside, it was cold and raining outside. They tried to seat us outside. I told them we did not want sit outside they then seated us inside. We ordered food, appetizer and drinks. Food took over 2hrs to arrive. This was our first time going to this restaurant so we were unsure of the menu. So we asked a lot of questions I explained to the waitress that I wanted a cooked shrimp or fish meal she recommended something with mahi mahi in it, it came out frozen. Then I told her, that I had explained to her that I wanted a hot meal not a cold one. She then apologized and said she misunderstood me and recommended some shrimp meal that came in a glass with tomatoes etc.... while waiting i ordered a jack and coke 30 minutes passed and i still didnt get my drink, i had to remind her and she said they forgot. Then brought me a crown and coke and said, this all we have is this ok? When the shrimp finally came it was also not a hot meal she apologized and said it was the fastest meal they could make, again not what i wanted. At this point we asked for to go plates paid and left. Terrible experience

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  4. Angel

    San Antonio1 review

    2.0

    Dined on 15 February 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Reservation was at 7 which we got seated for. server was great, Young gentleman whom was polite and friendly but lacked multitasking and follow ups. We waited 30/35 mins for our drinks to arrive and around 50 mins for our appetizers to come. I tried to not it bother me since it was Valentine’s Day but he did not take our food order until 1hr and 15 mins. Server was struggling with managing his 5 tables plus the kitchen seemed to struggle. Food arrived at 9pm, the resultant closes at 9.. we made it that far so we decided to dive in but my lady ordered ceviche which is served in a shape of a sphere. The outfit was frozen and the inside was still raw. The food quality was upsetting and especially for it to take that long and still miss. Spoke with the manager and he made it right for us and we made sure to emphasize that our server was a great guy. We’ll be back to give it another shot on a not so busy day

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  5. Patrick VIP

    Portland9 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on 15 February 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    I had the grilled octopus and it was yummy. Wife had the paella. It was good though the chicken in it was dry and tough. Their salsa with their tortillas to start were good. Dated finishes inside. Mariano our server was excellent. On top of everything listens well

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  6. Karina VIP

    Austin11 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 15 March 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great seafood options & drinks from the bar! Great atmosphere and staff.

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  7. OpenTable Diner

    Toronto4 reviews

    2.0

    Dined on 25 February 2024

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 1
    They were trying some Broadway event there in the main dining and it was BEYOND loud. Were seating people not there for one event on the patio where service was it good. You could still hear the LOUD music and people on microphones emceeing that event. Food was good but will not be back.

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  8. OpenTable Diner VIP

    Mexico City5 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on 24 February 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    We catched an event and was loud, but don’t think is the same way everyday. Food is really good, but prices could be lower due to the portions. Service was nice and they even have a small area for kids! Overall is really good!

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  9. Tori

    Austin6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 24 February 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a great experience for our first time. The seafood broth as a complimentary appetizer was delicious as were both salsas and tortilla chips. It felt like we were transported back to Puerta Vallarta! The service was top notch, drinks were yummy and food was excellent. We also got to listen to live music. I cannot wait to go back!
    Simar Seafood CocinaResponded on 28 February 2024
    Thank you so much for your visit Tori! We appreciate your feedback and glad you enjoyed the music, we are always looking for ways to improve.

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  10. FormerBostonian VIP

    Austin33 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on 18 February 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 2
    It's a simple place, with simple decor. Much of the food is fried, and we were unwilling to try anything featuring cream cheese, but we enjoyed the branzino and thought the Veracruz-style snapper was pretty good too. Service was dreadful. The manager served us, and explained that he was busier than he expected. Somehow, he never managed to connect with us, and we felt like maybe we weren't his kind of people.

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FAQs

Simar Seafood Cocina offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (512) 386-1182.

Simar Seafood Cocina is rated 3.6 stars by 125 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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Make a booking

2 people
MonTueWedThuFriSatSun
7:00 pm
Booked 5 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for Simar Seafood Cocina

9503 Research Blvd, Austin, TX 78759

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Corner of Stonelake Blvd and Research Blvd
  • Area
    Arboretum
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Thu, Sun 11:00–22:00 Fri, Sat 11:00–23:00
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Regional Mexican, Seafood, Cocktail Bar
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Public Parking
  • Public transit
    on gate way plaza next of best buy
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Miguel Linan
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Delivery, Dog Friendly, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeaway, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Delivery & takeout
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