café blue – Seafood
Café Blue evokes the breezy elegance of a high-end seaside escape, where the crisp scent of the ocean meets the lively energy of a premier raw bar. Shimmering towers of chilled shrimp and briny oysters give way to the indulgent warmth of buttery lobster rolls and savory truffled tenderloin, offering a refined yet spirited atmosphere perfect for savoring the finest treasures of the coast.
12800, Hill Country Boulevard, Bee Cave, TX, 78738 https://cafebluetx.com/0Cuisine: Seafood
Price range: $$
Dietary options: dairy-free, gluten-free, halal, high-protein, vegetarian, heart-healthy, low-fat, low-sodium, paleo, pescatarian, whole30, anti-inflammatory, dash-sodium-reduced, gerd, high-fiber, south-beach, alkaline, raw-food, tlc, lectin-free, slow-carb, soy-free
Diet fit at café blue
Dairy-Free at café blue
café blue in Bee Cave has 2 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Ceviche and Simply Grilled Filet. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Gluten-Free at café blue
café blue in Bee Cave has 3 gluten-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Ceviche, Atlantic Snow Crab Claws and Simply Grilled Filet. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Halal at café blue
café blue in Bee Cave has 10 halal-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Fried Calamari, Ceviche and Mini Maine Lobster Rolls. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
High-Protein at café blue
café blue in Bee Cave has 2 high-protein-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Oysters on the Half Shell and Simply Grilled Filet. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegetarian at café blue
café blue in Bee Cave has 3 vegetarian-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Molten Chocolate Cake, Fresh Squeezed Key Lime Pie and Bananas Foster French Toast. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Heart-Healthy at café blue
café blue in Bee Cave has 3 heart-healthy-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Oysters on the Half Shell, Jumbo Shrimp Cocktail and Peel & Eat Shrimp. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Low-Fat at café blue
café blue in Bee Cave has 1 low-fat-tagged dish on its current menu, including Oysters on the Half Shell. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Low-Sodium at café blue
café blue in Bee Cave has 10 low-sodium-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Fried Calamari, Oysters on the Half Shell and Simply Grilled Filet. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
How tags work: Dish-level menu analysis by Chefi's rule-based diet engine with AI assistance; nutrition values are estimated from ingredients unless marked verified. Allergen and certification claims are never inferred.
What to order at café blue
| Dish | Net carbs | Protein |
|---|---|---|
| Truffled Tenderloin Tips | 79.4 g | 61.7 g |
| Oysters on the Half Shell | 0.2 g | 39.1 g |
| Seafood Pasta Fra Diavolo | 71.2 g | 30.3 g |
| Simply Grilled Filet | 9.6 g | 23.3 g |
| Fried Calamari | 6 g | 15.5 g |
| Lump Blue Crab Cakes | 2.4 g | 14.5 g |
| Molten Chocolate Cake | 93.4 g | 14.5 g |
| New Orleans BBQ Shrimp & Grits | 0.4 g | 11.5 g |
| Eggs Benedict Arnold | 19 g | 11.1 g |
| Cedar Plank Salmon | 0.3 g | 10.5 g |
| Fresh Squeezed Key Lime Pie | 79.7 g | 9.2 g |
| Peel & Eat Shrimp | 14.1 g | 5.9 g |
Nutrition values are estimated from ingredients.
Currently open
Hours
- Monday - Sunday
- 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Menu
Oyster Bar
- Oysters on the Half Shell: Chef's daily selection of freshly shucked oysters, cocktail sauce, apple-jalapeño vinegar Dietary tags: High-Protein, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, GERD-Friendly, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Jumbo Shrimp Cocktail - $21: Chilled jumbo Gulf shrimp, cocktail sauce Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Atlantic Snow Crab Claws - $35: Chilled Atlantic snow crab claws, tequila-lime Louis sauce Dietary tags: Gluten-Free, Pescatarian, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Peel & Eat Shrimp - $20: ½ pound Cajun seasoned chilled Gulf shrimp, cocktail sauce Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Ceviche - $16: Fresh fish marinated in lime juice, choice of tropical fruit salsa or pico de gallo Dietary tags: Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Raw-Food, Alkaline, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
Appetizers
- Oysters Rockefeller - $24: Bacon-Pernod creamed spinach, lemon garlic bread crumbs Available at: dinner, lunch
- Mini Maine Lobster Rolls - $27: Chilled lobster salad, butter toasted buns Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Lump Blue Crab Cakes - $21: Sautéed lump blue crab cakes, white wine mustard sauce, zesty coleslaw Dietary tags: Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Fried Calamari - $17: Sesame and chile crusted, firecracker sauce Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Truffled Tenderloin Tips - $22: Blackened beef tenderloin tips, shaved Parmesan, crispy onion strings, truffle oil, béarnaise sauce Available at: dinner, lunch
Brunch Specialties
- New England Cod Cake Benedict - $16: Crispy cod cakes, poached eggs, hollandaise, lemon Dijon arugula salad, fresh fruit Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Eggs Benedict Arnold - $21: Sauteed blue crab cakes, poached eggs, Cajun shrimp & crawfish brandy cream sauce, hash browns, fresh fruit Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Bananas Foster French Toast - $14: Thick cut French toast, bananas, Don Q rum caramel sauce, vanilla whipped cream Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, High-Fiber Available at: breakfast, brunch
- New Orleans BBQ Shrimp & Grits - $20: Sautéed Gulf shrimp, andouille sausage, cheddar-jalapeño grits, poached eggs, cornmeal fried okra, spicy BBQ sauce Available at: breakfast, brunch, dinner, lunch
Main Courses
- Simply Grilled Filet - $40: 8 oz. center cut beef tenderloin filet, garlic whipped potatoes, asparagus Dietary tags: High-Protein, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC, Slow-Carb, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Cedar Plank Salmon - $31: Brown sugar-ancho chile crusted Atlantic salmon, blue crab butter sauce, lemon rice pilaf, mint-cucumber slaw Dietary tags: Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Kick Ass Sea Bass - $48: Chilean sea bass, crispy onion strings, lemon rice pilaf, asparagus, sesame teriyaki glaze Available at: dinner, lunch
- Seafood Pasta Fra Diavolo - $26: Sautéed Gulf shrimp, calamari, mussels, angel hair pasta, spicy tomato basil sauce Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
Beverages
- Mimosa - $9: Champagne and fresh squeezed orange juice or peach puree
- Bloody Mary - $13: Iron Wolf Giddy'Up Horseradish Vodka, Zing Zang, spice blend, cocktail shrimp, chile lime rim
- Espresso Martini - $13: Fresh brewed espresso, vanilla vodka, coffee liquor
Desserts
- Fresh Squeezed Key Lime Pie - $10: Real Key limes, buttery pecan graham cracker crust Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- Molten Chocolate Cake - $13: Amy's Irish Cream ice cream, chocolate covered espresso beans, caramel sauce Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, High-Fiber
Frequently Asked Questions about café blue
- Is café blue dairy-free-friendly?
- Yes. café blue has 2 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Ceviche and Simply Grilled Filet.
- What can I eat at café blue on a dairy-free diet?
- Ceviche and Simply Grilled Filet carry the dairy-free tag, out of 2 tagged dishes on the current menu. Every dish's diet tags are listed in the menu.
- Is café blue gluten-free?
- 3 dishes are tagged gluten-free on the current menu. Chefi never infers allergen tags from a dish name alone, but a tag is not a certification — confirm preparation with the restaurant if you have celiac disease or a severe sensitivity.
- What is the highest-protein dish at café blue?
- Truffled Tenderloin Tips, at roughly 61.7g of protein (estimated from ingredients).
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