Perla's is one of the best seafood restaurants in Austin for date night, especially if you want a strong option in South Congress.
There's a specific kind of Austin afternoon that Perla's was engineered for: oak shade, a wooden deck sitting inches above the South Congress sidewalk, a cold glass of something, and a plate of oysters flown in that morning.
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Perla's is an easy yes in South Congress when you want somewhere that feels considered rather than fussy. It also holds a 9.0 rating across 2,949 Google reviews.
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For now, Perla's holds a 9.0 rating across 2,949 Google reviews.
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Perla's is a Seafood restaurant located in South Congress, Austin. There's a specific kind of Austin afternoon that Perla's was engineered for: oak shade, a wooden deck sitting inches above the South Congress sidewalk, a cold glass of something, and a plate of oysters flown in that morning.
Perla's is best for cocktail, date night. Perla's is an easy yes in South Congress when you want somewhere that feels considered rather than fussy. It also holds a 9.0 rating across 2,949 Google reviews.
Perla's is in the More of a night out price range ($$$). Google rating: 9.0 from 2,949 reviews
Start with Oysters on the Half-Shell, Crispy Gulf Red Snapper, Nova Scotia Lobster Bucatini and Pan Seared Crab Cake. These dishes are shown from TastyPals notes or restaurant data on this page.
Perla's holds a 9.0 Google rating from 2,949 reviews. Perla's is an easy yes in South Congress when you want somewhere that feels considered rather than fussy. It also holds a 9.0 rating across 2,949 Google reviews.
Perla's is located at 1400 S Congress Ave, Austin, TX 78704, USA. Directions are available via Google Maps.
Yes — Perla's is tagged for date night dining. Perla's is an easy yes in South Congress when you want somewhere that feels considered rather than fussy. It also holds a 9.0 rating across 2,949 Google reviews.
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