Delicious food, awesome service and great atmosphere but expensive on the wallet. I ordered the Lobster Roll sautéed $34 and my husband ordered the Blackened Redfish $49. Both entrees were fantastic. For desert, I ordered Key Lime Pie $13 and my husband ordered Dark Chocolate Mousse Bombe $13. Shore Raw Bar & Grill is located near the Y in Oak Hill.
James92014
Great place and we will no doubt be back. We have driven past many times but never gave it a second thought until finally one day we looked up the menu and knew we just had to try. Right off the 71 and plenty of parking so very easy to access. There is a large raw bar you can sit at and a regular bar. And there is plenty of indoor and outdoor traditional seating. Shortly after being seated, we were greeted and told about the specials as well as our drink orders taken. This was my first time try 512 Brewery and have to say that it's now one of my favorites! We started off with salads; we ordered the Caesar and Blue Cheese Wedge and both were amazing. We are big fans of "peel & eat" shrimp, so whenever we find a place that's serving it... we have to try. They advertise their shrimp as "Gulf" shrimp and I have to say, since moving to Austin, we have had some fresh Gulf shrimp and it is some of the freshest shrimp ever! While this was good shrimp, it wasn't as good as some we have had from sellers who bring it fresh from the gulf waters. They also use very large shrimp; the size you would expect for a shrimp cocktail but not for peel & eat shrimp. Whenever I have had peel & eat shrimp at any other place, they usually serve a pound of 16/20 or maybe 11/15 size shrimp. I'm not sure this was a pound as it doesn't state on the menu and we didn't ask but again, these are shrimp you would traditional get in a jumbo shrimp cocktail. It came with an unusual cocktail sauce. The sauce did have a nice spiciness to it, but there was some other flavor that we didn't really like. We ate it, but it would have been nice if it was just traditional cocktail sauce with a side of horseradish. They cook the shrimp in Old Bay seasoning which is amazing! Very few places use Old Bay but happily they do. And the shrimp definitely could have been chilled more. The shrimp meat wasn't as firm as you would expect; sometimes when places boil the shrimp, they don't spend enough time letting it cool down to firm up the meat. We will have to come back someday to try some of their fish dishes. They have monitors on the wall and seem to show quite a bit of sports, so no doubt this would be a great place for football when the season starts back up soon. But if you are seafood lover, you will certainly enjoy this place.
PlanoJay
We have now been to this restaurant 3 times in the past few months. EVERY meal was fantastic and we will definitely go back when in the area. Prices are a little more than normal (like most restaurants these days), but it's worth it.
smahnken
We live out of state, so anytime we're in the area we make a point to go because it is seriously the best seafood we've found in all of Austin/surrounding areas. On the weekends there's usually live music of some sort and the staff is always incredible. Because of all the many many pros, my husband and I decided to do our rehearsal dinner here (it was about 20 ish people). Pictures of the private dining rooms do not do it justice! It was spacious, comfortable, and everything from the drinks to the music was absolutely on point. The food was perfect, the staff was incredible, and Stefania was so easy and helpful to work with. Not a single detail was overlooked. They went above and beyond and personalized it in a way that we didn't even ask for or expect, she is truly just that good and thoughtful. I cannot sing her praises high enough. Do any event here and it will be spectacular. Spefania is honestly the best and the wait staff/bartender we had the pleasure of meeting were also incredible. They are a lively, polite and down to earth bunch which makes everything easier. 15/10 would absolutely recommend.
fenster54
5th or 6th time here. Had the Halibut last time and wifey had the Red Fish. Both were amazing. This time had the Snapper. Was…. Meh at best… even though Snapper is my favorite fish. Biggest problem is that we were 6 adults, and 1 kid and we got grated 20%. That is just low class and quite tacky. Spoke to the manager and he was quite “matter of fact”. Last time eating there.
J E
Took my father here for his 87th birthday. We sat on the patio in June because of Covid. The patio has fans and the large building on the other side covers the sun as it sets. The food was great. Everyone was stuffed by the end of the night. They were nice and gave my rather a LARGE brownie desert. The server was friendly. They had live music and it was being pumped outside via speakers and that was a nice touch. My dad had a nice time and I am sure we will be back. Such a treat to have this quality restaurant outside of downtown. Easy parking, etc. Thank you Shore for a lovely evening.
JohnB490
We’ve been to Shore a number of times and generally like it. Our most recent visit was a bit disappointing. The restaurant is lively, which is a good thing. It has energy. But this time, the jazz group playing was so loud that we could not carry on a conversation among the four of us, nor could we hear what the server was saying when describing special offerings and taking our order. I even told the server we’d buy the band a drink if they’d take a break! Service was reasonably good but just after appetizers were served the server announced that our entrees were ready and asked if we were ready for them! Also, for some reason the beverage service at Shore is notoriously slow and this time was no exception. We will likely return but will most definitely ask for a table (inside or outside) opposite of where the music is playing!
pdsixty8
It all started when I received an email from the Shore Raw Bar & Grill showing a delicious looking list of brunch items with photos of the entrees. The one that caught my eye was the Shabang Chicken Biscuit. So when the weekend arrived we decided the go to the Shore for Sunday brunch. We have never been here on a Sunday morning and surprised how packed it was with a band playing. The next time will remember to make reservations, but were seated quickly. My wife looked over the menu but I knew what I wanted. The atmosphere was excellent and enjoy dining here on a regular basis where it seems the menu changes throughout the year. It is better to dress up business casual and leave the flip flops at home. It is always nice to enjoy a special outing with a meal and live music. My surprise surprise…Shabang Chicken Biscuit arrived! Normally you would think a non-seafood item here would be a bad choice but it was very good. It was a large chicken sandwich where the bun was a biscuit but after cutting it in half the biscuit started to come apart. I secure one side with the food pick while eating the other. The chicken was delicious with a crispy honey taste. It came with a side order of potatoes cut in small pieces nicely seasoned. Ketchup and a dipping sauce was also provided. At some point it was easier to use a fork and knife to finish off my chicken biscuit plus made it easier to dip in the sauce. The Shore also has other brunch features on the menu and will have to return and try them. I did notice even though there was parking available a lot of slots were taken and a new place next door is a few months away from opening, so suggest parking in the back if can’t find a spot.
CJTravelerTexas
On the Thursday prior to Christmas my wife and I had lunch at Shore Raw Bar and Grill with my brother and sister-in-law. The service was attentive and friendly and the food was delicious. Particularly tasty was the Seafood and Sausage Gumbo. We dined outside. We will return to this excellent restaurant.
jackietrehorn
Shore is a nice place but it could be much better. First off, I’d say the food is very very good. And the service is not excellent but a cut above. My three stars are due to a) the prices. These are downtown prices where one expects to spend $100+ per person and b) my major issue is with the music. I like music at dinner but it should be in the background and not the foreground. Especially in an upscale place like Shore. Just not acceptable to have to compete with the music when you are trying to have a conversation. I should NOT have to raise my voice when I’m at a place like this. It was too loud and should be reduced by half.
My husband and I are pretty regular diners at Shore. We supported Shore during Covid, we love one of the bartenders when we eat at the bar, and we love the food. Tonight was the "straw that broke the camels back", however. We had a reservation and were seated immediately by the 2 young ladies at the hostess stand. That is when this review takes a turn. We were a party of 3 and sat at our table for at least 12-15 minutes and no one ever acknowledged us. There were plenty of waiters waiting on tables, but we were like the table that no one was assigned. We called out to one of the hostess TWICE as she passed by setting up another table for a larger party and she totally ignored us. Finally, I went over to the table they were setting up and told the other hostess we had never been acknowledged by a waiter. She just said, oh table #?? and walked off. She disappeared and we still sat there another 2-3 minuets. At that point, we decided we'd had enough and walked out and went to JAKS. Like I said, we love the food and have had some great meals at Shore. We've talked with the owner on multiple occassions. With the significant price increases and lack of service tonight...this was the last straw for us. If the owner is reading this, I hope he knows this was really hard for us to write. We want Shore to survive, but if these are the kind of employees running the ship...good luck!
Gary T
The online web ordering process works and the pick up process was almost contact less, but not quite. The food was quite cold on arrival home 15 minutes later. Thy haven't figured out how to deliver quality food in a pandemic.
Delicious food, awesome service and great atmosphere but expensive on the wallet. I ordered the Lobster Roll sautéed $34 and my husband ordered the Blackened Redfish $49. Both entrees were fantastic. For desert, I ordered Key Lime Pie $13 and my husband ordered Dark Chocolate Mousse Bombe $13. Shore Raw Bar & Grill is located near the Y in Oak Hill.
Great place and we will no doubt be back. We have driven past many times but never gave it a second thought until finally one day we looked up the menu and knew we just had to try. Right off the 71 and plenty of parking so very easy to access. There is a large raw bar you can sit at and a regular bar. And there is plenty of indoor and outdoor traditional seating. Shortly after being seated, we were greeted and told about the specials as well as our drink orders taken. This was my first time try 512 Brewery and have to say that it's now one of my favorites! We started off with salads; we ordered the Caesar and Blue Cheese Wedge and both were amazing. We are big fans of "peel & eat" shrimp, so whenever we find a place that's serving it... we have to try. They advertise their shrimp as "Gulf" shrimp and I have to say, since moving to Austin, we have had some fresh Gulf shrimp and it is some of the freshest shrimp ever! While this was good shrimp, it wasn't as good as some we have had from sellers who bring it fresh from the gulf waters. They also use very large shrimp; the size you would expect for a shrimp cocktail but not for peel & eat shrimp. Whenever I have had peel & eat shrimp at any other place, they usually serve a pound of 16/20 or maybe 11/15 size shrimp. I'm not sure this was a pound as it doesn't state on the menu and we didn't ask but again, these are shrimp you would traditional get in a jumbo shrimp cocktail. It came with an unusual cocktail sauce. The sauce did have a nice spiciness to it, but there was some other flavor that we didn't really like. We ate it, but it would have been nice if it was just traditional cocktail sauce with a side of horseradish. They cook the shrimp in Old Bay seasoning which is amazing! Very few places use Old Bay but happily they do. And the shrimp definitely could have been chilled more. The shrimp meat wasn't as firm as you would expect; sometimes when places boil the shrimp, they don't spend enough time letting it cool down to firm up the meat. We will have to come back someday to try some of their fish dishes. They have monitors on the wall and seem to show quite a bit of sports, so no doubt this would be a great place for football when the season starts back up soon. But if you are seafood lover, you will certainly enjoy this place.
We have now been to this restaurant 3 times in the past few months. EVERY meal was fantastic and we will definitely go back when in the area. Prices are a little more than normal (like most restaurants these days), but it's worth it.
We live out of state, so anytime we're in the area we make a point to go because it is seriously the best seafood we've found in all of Austin/surrounding areas. On the weekends there's usually live music of some sort and the staff is always incredible. Because of all the many many pros, my husband and I decided to do our rehearsal dinner here (it was about 20 ish people). Pictures of the private dining rooms do not do it justice! It was spacious, comfortable, and everything from the drinks to the music was absolutely on point. The food was perfect, the staff was incredible, and Stefania was so easy and helpful to work with. Not a single detail was overlooked. They went above and beyond and personalized it in a way that we didn't even ask for or expect, she is truly just that good and thoughtful. I cannot sing her praises high enough. Do any event here and it will be spectacular. Spefania is honestly the best and the wait staff/bartender we had the pleasure of meeting were also incredible. They are a lively, polite and down to earth bunch which makes everything easier. 15/10 would absolutely recommend.
5th or 6th time here. Had the Halibut last time and wifey had the Red Fish. Both were amazing. This time had the Snapper. Was…. Meh at best… even though Snapper is my favorite fish. Biggest problem is that we were 6 adults, and 1 kid and we got grated 20%. That is just low class and quite tacky. Spoke to the manager and he was quite “matter of fact”. Last time eating there.
Took my father here for his 87th birthday. We sat on the patio in June because of Covid. The patio has fans and the large building on the other side covers the sun as it sets. The food was great. Everyone was stuffed by the end of the night. They were nice and gave my rather a LARGE brownie desert. The server was friendly. They had live music and it was being pumped outside via speakers and that was a nice touch. My dad had a nice time and I am sure we will be back. Such a treat to have this quality restaurant outside of downtown. Easy parking, etc. Thank you Shore for a lovely evening.
We’ve been to Shore a number of times and generally like it. Our most recent visit was a bit disappointing. The restaurant is lively, which is a good thing. It has energy. But this time, the jazz group playing was so loud that we could not carry on a conversation among the four of us, nor could we hear what the server was saying when describing special offerings and taking our order. I even told the server we’d buy the band a drink if they’d take a break! Service was reasonably good but just after appetizers were served the server announced that our entrees were ready and asked if we were ready for them! Also, for some reason the beverage service at Shore is notoriously slow and this time was no exception. We will likely return but will most definitely ask for a table (inside or outside) opposite of where the music is playing!
It all started when I received an email from the Shore Raw Bar & Grill showing a delicious looking list of brunch items with photos of the entrees. The one that caught my eye was the Shabang Chicken Biscuit. So when the weekend arrived we decided the go to the Shore for Sunday brunch. We have never been here on a Sunday morning and surprised how packed it was with a band playing. The next time will remember to make reservations, but were seated quickly. My wife looked over the menu but I knew what I wanted. The atmosphere was excellent and enjoy dining here on a regular basis where it seems the menu changes throughout the year. It is better to dress up business casual and leave the flip flops at home. It is always nice to enjoy a special outing with a meal and live music. My surprise surprise…Shabang Chicken Biscuit arrived! Normally you would think a non-seafood item here would be a bad choice but it was very good. It was a large chicken sandwich where the bun was a biscuit but after cutting it in half the biscuit started to come apart. I secure one side with the food pick while eating the other. The chicken was delicious with a crispy honey taste. It came with a side order of potatoes cut in small pieces nicely seasoned. Ketchup and a dipping sauce was also provided. At some point it was easier to use a fork and knife to finish off my chicken biscuit plus made it easier to dip in the sauce. The Shore also has other brunch features on the menu and will have to return and try them. I did notice even though there was parking available a lot of slots were taken and a new place next door is a few months away from opening, so suggest parking in the back if can’t find a spot.
On the Thursday prior to Christmas my wife and I had lunch at Shore Raw Bar and Grill with my brother and sister-in-law. The service was attentive and friendly and the food was delicious. Particularly tasty was the Seafood and Sausage Gumbo. We dined outside. We will return to this excellent restaurant.
Shore is a nice place but it could be much better. First off, I’d say the food is very very good. And the service is not excellent but a cut above. My three stars are due to a) the prices. These are downtown prices where one expects to spend $100+ per person and b) my major issue is with the music. I like music at dinner but it should be in the background and not the foreground. Especially in an upscale place like Shore. Just not acceptable to have to compete with the music when you are trying to have a conversation. I should NOT have to raise my voice when I’m at a place like this. It was too loud and should be reduced by half.
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My husband and I are pretty regular diners at Shore. We supported Shore during Covid, we love one of the bartenders when we eat at the bar, and we love the food. Tonight was the "straw that broke the camels back", however. We had a reservation and were seated immediately by the 2 young ladies at the hostess stand. That is when this review takes a turn. We were a party of 3 and sat at our table for at least 12-15 minutes and no one ever acknowledged us. There were plenty of waiters waiting on tables, but we were like the table that no one was assigned. We called out to one of the hostess TWICE as she passed by setting up another table for a larger party and she totally ignored us. Finally, I went over to the table they were setting up and told the other hostess we had never been acknowledged by a waiter. She just said, oh table #?? and walked off. She disappeared and we still sat there another 2-3 minuets. At that point, we decided we'd had enough and walked out and went to JAKS. Like I said, we love the food and have had some great meals at Shore. We've talked with the owner on multiple occassions. With the significant price increases and lack of service tonight...this was the last straw for us. If the owner is reading this, I hope he knows this was really hard for us to write. We want Shore to survive, but if these are the kind of employees running the ship...good luck!
The online web ordering process works and the pick up process was almost contact less, but not quite. The food was quite cold on arrival home 15 minutes later. Thy haven't figured out how to deliver quality food in a pandemic.