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Raw bar + seafood restaurant Skipjack Oyster is now open in Downtown Austin

The upscale restaurant is a great place to bring folks you want to impress, or just a grab a drink and some fresh-caught oysters.

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Oyster lovers, there’s a new place to enjoy seafood in Austin. | Photo by ATXtoday

If seafood is your preferred type of food, this new Downtown restaurant is your oyster.

Skipjack Oyster opened this month on the ground floor of The Westin Austin on East 5th Street. It’s a fantastic place to enjoy a delicious upscale meal — here are ATXtoday’s recommendations.

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Keep your ACL wristband on this weekend so you can get a 20% off discount when you try Skipjack Oyster. | Photos by ATXtoday

  • The fruity, creamy “Wade Into the Atlantic” cocktail is one of the best drinks I’ve ever had.
  • The martini service is stunningly Instagrammable and sure to impress guests.
  • The fresh crab hush puppies came highly recommended by staff and have plenty of meat inside.
  • The raw bar offers an array of options, but the specialty is the highly curated oysters (which you can also get baked).
  • After a few appetizers, the entrées are great for sharing. We recommend the shrimp + grits.

The restaurant has two specials to celebrate its opening: 20% off tabs with a valid ACL wristband this weekend and 50% off bubbles by the glass all month.

Psst — check out our list of newly opened restaurants around town.

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