Veronica Meewes

"Must-Order: While their fresh seafood is great any time of day, their brunch is particularly special, with selections like bay scallop pozole verde."

Dan Myers

"On an oak-shaded patio in Austin’s South Congress, you’ll find one of the best lobster rolls in America. Perla's chefs/owners Lawrence McGuire and Thomas Moorman Jr. ship in seafood from both coasts daily, and the lobster here comes from — where else? — Maine."

Veronica Meewes

"This super-fresh lobster roll, served with Bibb lettuce house mayo and drawn butter, is best enjoyed after oyster happy hour on Perla’s nautical, breezy patio."

Zagat

"Fans love the whole shebang at this laid-back spot dishing a Cape Cod–style menu including super-tasty oysters, lobster rolls and other well-prepared seafood."

Veronica Meewes

"Must-Order: While their fresh seafood is great any time of day, their brunch is particularly special, with selections like breakfast bouillabaisse."

John Mariani

"Deep and delicious is Perla's Texas-style bouillabaisse with a garlicky saffron rouille and grilled bread with which to sop it all up."

Gayot

"The bay scallop pozole verde appetizer features a delectable dance of salty, savory and spicy flavors."

Rob Balon

"I grew up in soft shell crab country and Perla’s serves up the real deal. The lightly breaded crabs were perfectly cooked, and when that happens, as crab lovers know, there is a veritable first bite explosion of flavors and juices. The lemon mayo was beautiful and I loved the idea of adding bacon and lettuce."

Texas Monthly

"For the best of both worlds, go for the crispy soft-shell crab BLT."

Suzanna Cole

"The crab cake by itself was excellent -- almost all crab, very little if any filler. Well cooked, so it was nice and crispy on both sides."