Perla’s Seafood & Oyster Bar was founded in the Spring of 2009 by chefs Lawrence McGuire and Thomas Moorman Jr. with the goal of bringing ultra fresh oysters and premium seafood to bustling South Congress Avenue. Perla’s features fish and oysters flown in daily from both coasts with an emphasis on the freshest catch from the Gulf of Mexico and simple, clean preparations.
Perla’s has Austin’s prettiest Oak shaded patio and a casual and comfortable dining room featuring a huge saltwater tank, poured concrete oyster bar and bustling open kitchen. Perla’s offers lunch and dinner daily, brunch Saturday and Sunday, and happy hour Monday through Friday. Perla’s Seafood & Oyster Bar was featured as one of the Best New Restaurants in America by Esquire Magazine in 2009.
Perlas Seafood and Oyster Bar features classic American seafood with an emphasis on fresh local products, simple preparation, attention to detail and clean presentation. Classic coastal cooking from the Texas Gulf to the Northeastern Seaboard influences Perlas menu.
Perla procures the freshest oysters from small harvesters around North America and serve cold seafood platters featuring super fresh daily specials. Perlas has a fully stocked bar featuring cocktails crafted by Ben Craven and wines selected by Steven Ridge.
Perla features clever seasonal cocktails and riffs on the classics as well as a wine list heavy on White, Rose, and Sparkling selections.
The bar also offers a daily frozen concoction as well as daily cocktail specials, a variety of can and bottle beer with a focus on patio friendly brands & stylesr 4 beers on tap in 3 sizes: 16oz Pint, 21oz Schooner, and 64oz Pitcher.
Perla’s Seafood and Oyster Bar
1400 S Congress Ave
Ste B100
Austin, TX 78704
Neighborhoods: 78704 (South Austin), Bouldin Creek
(512) 291-7300