When you’re looking to buy fresh seafood in Austin, ditch the supermarket chains and head to the city’s premier independent fishmongers.

These local institutions provide the highest-quality Gulf-to-table catches, ensuring your next home-cooked meal is world-class.

Order a dozen oysters or pick up a signature red snapper fillet today to taste the difference that local sourcing makes.

Supporting these small businesses means you get expert advice from real fishmongers and the freshest inventory available in Central Texas.

1. Quality Seafood Market: 5621 Airport Blvd, Austin, TX 78751

2. Salt Traders Coastal Cooking (Market Counter): 1101 S Mopac Expy, Austin, TX 78746

3. Perla’s Seafood & Oyster (Select Retail): 1400 S Congress Ave, Austin, TX 78704

4. Garbo’s Lobster: 12709 N Mopac Expy, Austin, TX 78727

5. Clark’s Oyster: 1200 W 6th St, Austin, TX 78703

6. Cherry Creek Catfish Co.: 5712 Manchaca Rd, Austin, TX 78745

7. The Boat: 10931 Stonelake Blvd, Austin, TX 78759

8. Este (Coastal Market Selection): 2113 Manor Rd, Austin, TX 78722

9. Mariscos Los Jarochos: 9200 N Lamar Blvd, Austin, TX 78753

10. Simar Seafood: 9503 Research Blvd Unit 100, Austin, TX 78759

11. Krab Kingz: 2301 S Loop 4, Buda, TX 78610 (Austin Metro)

12. H-E-B Fish Market: 1801 E 51st St, Austin, TX 78723

Buying from Austin’s local seafood markets ensures you receive sustainably sourced, chef-grade ingredients while keeping your dollars within the Texas community.

Whether you are hosting a crawfish boil or searching for the perfect ahi tuna, these 15 locations offer the best “catch of the day” in the capital.