robert neil

Awesome place and great food! I do suggest making reservations for quick seating.

+1

Deliah Gonzalez

First time here and what a vibe !! The food was absolutely amazing Chilled music, clean space, Well priced. Our waitress Araceli was friendly and provided awesome service. Great staff, Definitely want to go back and try more of the menu. 😋

+8

Dharshini M

You get some amazing food here at Cypress Grill. I enjoyed every bite of everything, and the service was amazing, too. It was a bit of a wait when we went, but we sat at the patio, although a little hot and humid just because we didn't want to wait. There were fans outside, so it wasn't too bad. Can't wait to come back again.

Matthew Hughes

New Orleans is best known for its Mardi Gras festivities: glitzy parades, Bourbon Street bars, and smooth jazz throughout the French Quarter. The Big Easy is also known for its delectable Cajun food, a cusine uniquely American, and made popular by chefs like Paul Prudhomme, Justin Wilson, and Emeril Lagasse. If you're jonesing for a cup of gumbo or a plate of jambalaya, you can drive over to the Crescent City in seven and a half hours, or hop on a plane that will cut that trip to under two hours. Either solution seems expensive and time-consuming. Don't fret, Cypress Grill has you covered. When I visited the restaurant last week, we (my wife and I) tried a lot of food to really get a taste of their version of NOLA bayou cooking. Appetizers: We tried tried the Crawfish Eggrolls ($10.99) and the Boudin Balls ($8.99). I preferred the eggrolls that were stuffed with cheddar jack cheese and jalapeños in addition to fresh crawfish tail meat. While the cheese and jalapeños dominated the first burst of flavor, the crawfish muscle their way through at the finish. Look inside the rolls, Cypress does not skimp on the meat. My wife preferred the more subtle flavor of the Bouldin Balls, saying the pork sausage and bread crumb mix blended harmoniously and was best when dipped in the house remoulade sauce. For the main course, my wife was polite and went for one of the house specialties, Atchafalya Catfish ($18.99). I can't pronounce it, so here's what's in it. You take a piece of catfish, bread it, and fry it. Throw it on a bed of dirty rice and completely smother it in Crawfish Etouffée. For those not familiar with what is an etouffée, it's where you poach your protein in a sauce using a boatload of spices, and of course Louisiana's "holy trinity" of peppers, onions and celery to create a roux. Then you hydrate it. I know that's oversimplifying it. This is not a cooking class. FYI: Etouffée roughly translates to "smother," so when I said earlier they "completely smother it in Crawfish Etouffée," the first smother is a bit redundant. English teachers, am I wrong? Oh, the fish is...delicious! Fatty Matty the Cajun Piggy, that's me, couldn't make up his mind. So I ordered a Quarter Muffuletta ($11.99), Jambalaya ($10.99) and two sides the Red Beans & Rice and the Cheese Grits You get 1-2 sides with entrées, otherwise they are $1.99-$2.99 each. The Red Beans and Rice were killer. I wish my friend David Butler would have been here with me to give them his blessing. He's from New Orleans and makes that dish from scratch. The jambalaya was also really good. There was no skimping on the andouille sausage or the chicken. I kicked it up a notch by having them add a special Cajun spice on top to increase the heat. My waitress further hooked me up and brought me a bottle of Yellow Bird Habanero Hot Sauce. BOOM! Mouth explosion. Yeah, it was...fire! The cheese grits were very smooth and perfectly salted. Before I dove into my muffuletta, I asked the waitress if I had tried any other sides. She said yes and brought me a small sample of the mustard greens. I'm so glad she did. There was no bitter aftertaste, and clearly, someone in the kitchen knows how to properly use pork in the recipe. DON'T, forget to order these when you come. My food coma was starting to set in at this point, probably helped on by the Abita beers. My wife and I each tried a small piece of the muffuletta and saved the rest to take home. Cypress Grill duplicated Central Grocery's masterpiece, masterfully (again, English teachers, can I say that)? Long review, so look up both the Central Grocery to see the history of the muffuletta and what's actually in it. Fantastic service, good ambiance, and amazing food. The place was packed and on a wait most of the time we were there. Clearly, people love them and their tasty Cajun treats. Oooowe!

+6

Richard H Webb

Delicious Experience at Cypress Grill! I had the Orleans Shrimp Salad at Cypress Grill and it was absolutely fantastic. The shrimp were juicy and perfectly blackened, packed with bold Cajun flavor without being overpowering. The salad itself was fresh, crisp, and generously portioned — every ingredient felt thoughtfully selected and well-balanced. You can taste the love and attention that went into this dish. It was light yet satisfying, and easily one of the best shrimp salads I’ve had in a long time. I’ll definitely be back to try more!

Artem Serganov

Immaculate service and delicious food. This small diner is always packed and is guaranteed to have a wait, but the wait is worth it. Every dish we tried for brunch was incredible.

Shawna Harker

Soooooo goooooood! Hands down one of the best Cajun food we've ever had! Felt like being in the south! Kids tried things they thought they would like, and ended up loving it! Everything had great flavors and super filling! Great prices to!

Candace D

First time here and came for an early lunch before traveling. This place was amazing! Jamie at the bar was very knowledgeable on the menu and let us taste test the crawfish étouffée ( the best ever by the way). Everything was really good. Would for sure come back if I’m ever in the area.

+4

Keith Mallett

Very very pleased …. We just happened on this lace the last day of vacation in Austin. Just 2 of us but ordered 3 entires and 2 appetizers because everything looks great!!!! Taste is great! Very friendly staff.

James Mavrinac

Okay, we stopped in for $3.99 mimosas but then... We went in and sat at the bar. Tim was our bartender and he was top notch! Friendly, informative and one of two reasons we will absolutely be back. The other reason was the food. Mind blowing! We got the Creole Eggs Benedict with grits and red beans and rice. I don't have the words to express how good everything was! The eggs had a dark golden yolk and the ham...🤯 But the hollandaise sauce was probably the best part! On top of everything Tim brought us samples of the chicken gumbo and seafood ettouffe and both were delicious! I can't over emphasize that you need to check this place out. The location is right off Loop 1 so very convenient!

The best neighborhood restaurant in South Austin. Excellent service, fresh ingredients. diverse menu, laid back vibe. I've eaten here about once a week for several years now. Never disappoints.

Always great, both service and food. Try the boudon balls\nLaissez les bons temps rouler

The best neighborhood restaurant in South Austin. Excellent service, fresh ingredients. diverse menu, laid back vibe. I've eaten here about once a week for several years now. Never disappoints.

Always great, both service and food. Try the boudon balls\nLaissez les bons temps rouler

Always great, both service and food. Try the boudon balls\nLaissez les bons temps rouler

New Orleans native here. Cypress Grill is a favorite of mine. In a city where most restaurant choices are either BBQ or Mexican, this place serves authentic Louisiana dishes. When I miss seafood, thi…

New Orleans native here. Cypress Grill is a favorite of mine. In a city where most restaurant choices are either bbq or Mexican, this place serves authentic Louisiana dishes. When I miss seafood,…

Best restaurant ever.\nFantastic service.\nAlways best food.\nI have tried 98% of the menu and they are all banger

Best restaurant ever.\nFantastic service.\nAlways best food.\nI have tried 98% of the menu and they are all banger

I am a regular at Cypress Grill, a restaurant that has a Louisiana Cajun fare menu. It has a relaxing, casual atmosphere with seriously good food that is made from scratch. They are known as a smal…

Reservation honored even though waiting area was full. Crayfish Ettufe is my favorite and it was awesome.

Reservation honored even though waiting area was full. crayfish Ettufe is my favorite and it was awesome.

reservation honored even though waiting area was full. Crayfish Ettufe is my favorite and it was awesome.

Love the etoufee!! Can't wait to try more. I'm looking forward to trying the catfish and shrimp lunch specials.

Love the etoufee!! Can't wait to try more. I'm looking forward to trying the catfish and shrimp lunch specials.

My wife and I had breakfast there recently. Have driven by it for more than a year and have heard others say that it's good. Breakfast was delicious. Don't need a fancy atmosphere when you serve up…

Great food. Good service - attentive waitstaff. The ambiance feels comfortable - somewhere between casual and elegant.

We LOVE Cypress Grill. I just can't get enough of their crawfish etouffee or their bread pudding!\n\nWe have always had great service, consistently great food and they are reasonably priced. \n\nGo…

Great food, prices, and service. The rattlesnake pasta is out of this world! And any restaurant that offers bread pudding on the dessert menu gets a thumbs up from me.

Excellent food, service, choices and also ambiance! Great neighborhood spot to eat New Orleans style food. I come to eat at least once a month. Affordable prices, delicious food!

We made reservations so wait time was very short. Service was awesome and food was delicious!!

Everything is delicious. The service is great and prices reasonable. This is the best Cajun food in Austin.

Went for lunch with family. We totally enjoyed it. We had the crawfish eggrolls; petite jambalaya with red beans & rice; chicken & sausage gumbo; atchafalaya catfish over dirty rice with a side of …

Went for lunch with family. We totally enjoyed it. We had the crawfish eggrolls; petite jambalaya with red beans & rice; chicken & sausage gumbo; atchafalaya catfish over dirty rice wit…

Went for lunch with family. We totally enjoyed it. We had the crawfish eggrolls; petite jambalaya with red beans & rice; chicken & sausage gumbo; atchafalaya catfish over dirty rice with a side…

WE LOVED THE FOOD HERE! Love New Orleans and Cypress Grill does a GREAT JOB at recreating the food experience! The Bloody Mary was AWESOME and the Pumpkin bread pudding was VERY VERY NICE! Went for…

WE LOVED THE food HERE! Love New Orleans and Cypress Grill does a GREAT JOB at recreating the food experience! The Bloody Mary was AWESOME and the pumpkin bread pudding was VERY VERY NICE! …

Cypress Grill was a fun find in suburban Austin. The bartender that day has been there for years and was super friendly and helpful on suggestions on the menu. Fun to find some cajun in TX?? Food a…

Excellent Service always. Knowledgeable staff and the food is always perfect... I hesitate to order broccoli but not here always great. the seafood Lasagna did not disappoint

Excellent Service always. Knowledgeable staff and the food is always perfect... I hesitate to order broccoli but not here always great. the seafood Lasagna did not disappoint

Excellent service always. Knowledgeable staff and the food is always perfect... I hesitate to order broccoli but not here always great. the Seafood Lasagna did not disappoint

Amazing Gumbo and fresh Mahi. The drinks and staff were fabulous. Best restaurant in South Austin for Seafood!!!!!!!!

Amazing Gumbo and fresh Mahi. The drinks and staff were fabulous. Best restaurant in South Austin for Seafood!!!!!!!!

We were here for lunch, but they were still serving brunch. The portions were decent and reasonably priced, and they had a variety of hot sauces. We had the jambalaya, and red beans and andouille s…

This a great place to go if you LOVE fantastic Cajun food!! It’s a super casual place with a great atmosphere. The staff are the best too.

Tim is a great host, Great Food and a Great environment. Tim knows you After your First visit and remembers what you like! The chicken Fried Steak with garlic potatoes is the best we have eaten in …

Wife and I went for lunch on Friday May 10, 2024. Good food, Good service. Fair price. Overall, a real good experience - which is hard to fine at any restaurant these days.

Located in a strip mall. their sign is very visible. The ambiance is very New Orleans. We went on a weekday for lunch and had to wait about ten minutes. We had the Atchafalaya Catfish ( smothered …

A great night out; the best food in South Austin! The food and drinks are amazing. The staff and customers are like family!

The prices are reasonable for the high quality of food and service provided.Great food and amazing service, will definitely be coming back soon!

I love the ability of call in and put our name on the waiting list... It helps so much with my elderly mom being seated quickly. Only issue is, I think some folks don't know about this trick. My …

Better food than we found in New Orleans. Love the Shrimp and Grits and drink specials are great. Best bread pudding in town!

Miguel Fernando Asensio

Great place. I had the petite jambalaya for lunch with a side of garlic mashed potatoes and it was very good. I’ll definitely come back for the jambalaya.

Collin Marsaw

We came for a friend’s birthday. The food was very good, especially the boudin balls, and bread pudding. The seafood gumbo is 😋

Very good service and food, went for lunch and the lunch portions were still huge! Had to wait about 15 minutes before being sat which is always tough when you're on a time crunch during your lunch…

I was really impressed with this place. I had been craving Cajun food and decided to check it out. You don't need a reservation but you can get on the list ahead of time online. It felt like a perf…

great seafood for anniversary dinner. Service was really fast and nice atmosphere. This is our "go to" place for good food!

Great seafood for anniversary dinner. service was really fast and nice atmosphere. This is our "go to" place for good food!

Great seafood for anniversary dinner. Service was really fast and nice atmosphere. This is our "go to" place for good food!

It was very busy this afternoon. Until after the happy hour and then all of a sudden the restaurant was almost empty. Until then the noise level was a little high. The food was decent. We had catfish, seafood platter and seafood combo. Our server was pleasant and friendly. We will be back.

Overall I would say this is an average restaurant. Average wait. Hostess was a little curt. Average wait service. Food was good but nothing special as well, one plate came out cold. Not sure why…

Mariana Loera

We had a really poor experience with the waiter assigned to our table. He wasn’t friendly and seemed like he didn’t want to wait on us. He dropped off our waters and came to tell us his shift ended, introducing us to a new waitress. He remained in the restaurant serving another table and being friendly with them. When we left he was still there working. It was clear he didn’t want to wait on us. This made it to where we all felt uncomfortable being there. The only difference between that table and ours was our skin color. They were white and we are Hispanic. The waitress was nicer but seemed bothered with us at the end when we asked for separate checks and mentioned a price error on something we ordered. She came back upset placing our cards down without making eye contact and said have a nice day, bye. We walked past several employees on the way out and one acknowledged us leaving. Just an awful experience.