Pacific Star Restaurant & Oyster Bar – Seafood
Pacific Star Restaurant & Oyster Bar captures the lively spirit of a coastal fish house, where the rhythmic sound of shucking knives and the savory steam of slow-simmered gumbo create a vibrant, welcoming atmosphere. Guests feast on chilled platters of briny oysters and zesty shrimp cocktails, or dive into golden baskets of catfish nuggets that bring a bold, soulful crunch to the table. This bustling neighborhood gem blends the freshness of the sea with the warmth of Southern comfort, offering a relaxed escape for anyone seeking an authentic taste of the coast.
NY 13507 Research Boulevard, Austin TX 78729 https://austin.pacificstaratx.com/Rating: 5/5 (1 reviews)
Cuisine: Seafood
Price range: $
Dietary options: dairy-free, gluten-free, halal, high-protein, keto, low-carb, nut-free, vegan, vegetarian, glp1, heart-healthy, low-fat, low-sodium, mediterranean, paleo, pescatarian, plant-based, whole30, anti-inflammatory, atkins, dash-sodium-reduced, gerd, high-fiber, low-cholesterol, south-beach, aip, alkaline, carnivore, low-fodmap, renal, tlc, volumetrics, zone, lectin-free, macrobiotic, slow-carb, sesame-free, soy-free
Diet fit at Pacific Star Restaurant & Oyster Bar
Dairy-Free at Pacific Star Restaurant & Oyster Bar
Pacific Star Restaurant & Oyster Bar in Austin has 12 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Cold Boiled Shrimp (1/2 Dozen), Seasoned Rice and Dinner Salad. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Gluten-Free at Pacific Star Restaurant & Oyster Bar
Pacific Star Restaurant & Oyster Bar in Austin has 11 gluten-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Cold Boiled Shrimp (1/2 Dozen), Dinner Salad and Oysters On The Half Shell. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Halal at Pacific Star Restaurant & Oyster Bar
Pacific Star Restaurant & Oyster Bar in Austin has 55 halal-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Broiled Catfish Filet (10 oz), Shrimp Skewer (12pc) and Blackened Snapper Filet. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
High-Protein at Pacific Star Restaurant & Oyster Bar
Pacific Star Restaurant & Oyster Bar in Austin has 5 high-protein-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Oysters On The Half Shell, Gumbo (Bowl) and Crab Cakes. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Keto at Pacific Star Restaurant & Oyster Bar
Pacific Star Restaurant & Oyster Bar in Austin has 1 keto-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-Carb at Pacific Star Restaurant & Oyster Bar
Pacific Star Restaurant & Oyster Bar in Austin has 5 low-carb-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Catfish Nugget Basket, Calamari Rings and Oysters On The Half Shell. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Nut-Free at Pacific Star Restaurant & Oyster Bar
Pacific Star Restaurant & Oyster Bar in Austin has 2 nut-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including French Fries and Oysters On The Half Shell. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegan at Pacific Star Restaurant & Oyster Bar
Pacific Star Restaurant & Oyster Bar in Austin has 13 vegan-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Seasoned Rice, Dinner Salad and French Fries. 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 Pacific Star Restaurant & Oyster Bar
| Dish | Net carbs | Protein |
|---|---|---|
| Gumbo (Cup) | 91.3 g | 81.7 g |
| Gumbo (Bowl) | 64 g | 77.7 g |
| Stuffed Jalapenos | 30.8 g | 55.5 g |
| Oysters On The Half Shell | 0.2 g | 39.1 g |
| Dinner Salad | 20.9 g | 33.8 g |
| Fried Clams Strips | 24.4 g | 32.6 g |
| Catfish Po Boy | 22.2 g | 32.4 g |
| Cold Boiled Shrimp (1/2 Dozen) | 21.1 g | 25.9 g |
| Cold Boiled Shrimp (Dozen) | 21.1 g | 25.9 g |
| Crawfish Pirogue | 16.9 g | 20 g |
| Crawfish Po Boy | 1.7 g | 19.9 g |
| Fried Crab Fingers | 50.6 g | 17.9 g |
Nutrition values are estimated from ingredients.
Currently closed
Hours
- Sunday - Thursday
- 11:00 AM - 10:00 PM
- Friday - Saturday
- 11:00 AM - 11:00 PM
What diners are saying
Diners rave about the perfectly crispy textures and well-prepared dishes, with many highlighting the delicious soup as a standout menu item. Celebrated for its nice ambiance that makes it ideal for special occasions, guests consistently praise the attentive service and overall high-quality dining experience.
Menu
Appetizers
- Gumbo (Cup) - $6.25: Nobody else sells gumbo this good Dietary tags: High-Protein Available at: dinner, lunch
- Gumbo (Bowl) - $7.75: Nobody else sells gumbo this good Dietary tags: High-Protein Available at: dinner, lunch
- Gumbo (Pint) - $9.75: Nobody else sells gumbo this good Available at: dinner, lunch
- Oysters Rancheros - $6.25 Dietary tags: Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Anti-Inflammatory, Alkaline, AIP, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: brunch, dinner, lunch
- Oysters On The Half Shell - $6.25 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, GLP-1, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, GERD-Friendly, Low-Fodmap, Carnivore, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free, Soy Free, Sesame Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Cold Boiled Shrimp (1/2 Dozen) - $9.99 Dietary tags: Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, Alkaline, AIP, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Cold Boiled Shrimp (Dozen) - $15.99 Dietary tags: Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, Alkaline, AIP, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Catfish Nugget Basket - $9.99: Regular or spicy Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Cholesterol Available at: dinner, lunch
- Shrimp & Oyster Cocktail - $19.99: Shrimp & oyster cocktail with pico de gallo & avocado Dietary tags: Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Alkaline, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Spicy Chicken Wings - $11.99: 5 Wings tossed in a spicy wing sauce and served with ranch dressing and celery stalks Available at: dinner, lunch
- Calamari Rings - $11.99: Jumbo strips fried golden and crispy Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, South-Beach Available at: dinner, lunch
- Fried Clams Strips - $10.99 Dietary tags: Halal, Gluten-Free, Pescatarian, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Crab Cakes - $7.99 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Halal, Low-Sodium, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Half Shell Special - $21.99: 6 Boiled shrimp & 6 half shell oysters Dietary tags: Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Anti-Inflammatory, Alkaline, AIP, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Fried Cheese Sticks - $8.99: 5 served with ranch dipping sauce Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, South-Beach Available at: dinner, lunch
- Shrimp Diablos - $11.99: Broiled shrimp wrapped with jalapenos & bacon Dietary tags: Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Oyster Diablos - $11.99: Broiled oysters wrapped with jalapenos & bacon Dietary tags: Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Stuffed Jalapenos - $9.99: 3 jalapeno peppers filled with crab meat & shrimp stuffing, fried to a golden brown Available at: dinner, lunch
- Fried Crab Fingers - $14.99 Dietary tags: Halal, Gluten-Free, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
Salads
- Grilled Chicken Salad - $11.99: Tossed with crisp greens and romaine lettuce, cheese, red onion, tomatoes, and cucumbers Dietary tags: Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Crispy Chicken Tender Salad - $10.99: Tossed with crisp greens and romaine lettuce, cheese, red onion, tomatoes, and cucumbers Dietary tags: Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Dinner Salad - $4.25: Crisp greens, tomatoes, cucumbers, and onions Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Plant-Based, High-Fiber, Alkaline, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Grilled Shrimp Salad - $15.99: Served over crisp greens and romaine lettuce with cheese, tomatoes, cucumbers and red onions Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
Main Courses
- Crawfish Etoufee - $21.99: Louisiana crawfish tails in a rich, dark roux bisque. Served with shrimp seasoned rice and garlic toast Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Blackened Catfish Filet - $17.99: Served with shrimp seasoned rice and garlic toast Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Blackened Snapper Filet - $21.99: Served with shrimp seasoned rice and garlic toast Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Crawfish Pirogue - $21.99: Sauteed crawfish, mushrooms & onions topped with melted jack cheese. Served with shrimp seasoned rice and garlic toast Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, Anti-Inflammatory Available at: dinner, lunch
- Blackened Flounder Filet - $16.99: Served with shrimp seasoned rice and garlic toast Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Whole Catfish (Fried) - $18.99: Served with fries, hush puppies and garlic toast Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Gulf Oysters (Fried) - $6.25: Served with fries, hush puppies and garlic toast Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Whole Flounder (Fried) - $21.99: Served with fries, hush puppies and garlic toast Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken Tender Plate (4) - $8.99: Served with fries, hush puppies and garlic toast Dietary tags: Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Pacific Star Platter - $25.95: 3 Jumbo shrimp, 3 oysters, catfish filet, stuffed crab, french fries, hush puppies & garlic toast Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Jumbo Shrimp (6) - $15.99: Served with fries, hush puppies and garlic toast Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Jumbo Shrimp (10) - $21.99: Served with fries, hush puppies and garlic toast Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Stuffed Crab (2) - $13.99: Served with fries, hush puppies and garlic toast Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Catfish Filet (1) - $10.99: Served with fries, hush puppies and garlic toast Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Catfish Filet (2) - $15.99: Served with fries, hush puppies and garlic toast Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Shrimp & Oyster Combo - $6.25: Served with fries, hush puppies and garlic toast Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Pacific Special - $17.99: 3 Jumbo shrimp, catfish filet, french fries, hush puppies & garlic toast Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Jumbo Crawfish Tails (Fried) - $19.99: Breaded and fried golden. Served with fries, hush puppies and garlic toast Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Broiled Catfish Filet (10 oz) - $16.99: Served with shrimp seasoned rice and garlic toast Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Broiled Whole Flounder - $21.99: Served with shrimp seasoned rice and garlic toast Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Stuffed Whole Flounder - $24.99: Served with shrimp seasoned rice and garlic toast Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Broiled Jumbo Crawfish Tails - $19.99: Served with shrimp seasoned rice and garlic toast Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Broiled Snapper (10 oz) - $19.99: Served with shrimp seasoned rice and garlic toast Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Stuffed Catfish Filet (10 oz) - $19.99: Served with shrimp seasoned rice and garlic toast Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Shrimp Skewer (6pc) - $16.99: Shrimp skewered with mushrooms, onions and bell peppers. Served with shrimp seasoned rice and garlic toast Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Shrimp Skewer (12pc) - $22.99: Shrimp skewered with mushrooms, onions and bell peppers. Served with shrimp seasoned rice and garlic toast Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
Sandwiches
- Catfish Po Boy - $11.99 Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Shrimp Po Boy - $15.99 Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, Anti-Inflammatory Available at: dinner, lunch
- Crawfish Po Boy - $16.99 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics Available at: dinner, lunch
- Oyster Po Boy - $13.99 Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Star Burger - $10.99: 1/3 pound beef patty with all the fixin's Available at: dinner, lunch
- Pacific Grilled Chicken Sandwich - $10.99: Marinated, grilled and topped with jack cheese Available at: dinner, lunch
Lunch Specials
- Express Lunch Special - $12.99: Served with french fries, hush puppies, small bowl of gumbo & garlic bread. Monday thru Friday 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Available at: lunch
Side Items
- Garlic Toast (2) - $2.59 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Hush Puppies - $3.99 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory Available at: dinner, lunch
- French Fries - $4.99 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Cole Slaw - $2.95 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, GERD-Friendly, TLC, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Seasoned Rice - $3.5 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
Kids Menu
- Kids Shrimp Basket - $7.99: Served with french fries and kids fountain drink Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Kids Chicken Tenders - $7.99: Served with french fries and kids fountain drink Available at: dinner, lunch
- Kids Fried Catfish - $6.5: Served with french fries and kids fountain drink Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
Beverages
- Soda or Iced Tea - $2.75: Free refills Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Renal
- Coffee - $2.5
- Draft Beer - Bud - $2.75 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based
- Draft Beer - Bud Light - $2.75 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based
- Draft Beer - Miller Lite - $2.75 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Renal
- Draft Beer - Shiner - $2.75 Dietary tags: Pescatarian
- Domestic Bottles - $4.25 Dietary tags: Halal, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
- Domestic Premium Bottles - $4.75 Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Halal, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Renal, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free
- Imported Bottles - $5 Dietary tags: Halal, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
- Imported Premium Bottles - $5.25 Dietary tags: Halal, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
- Pitcher of Beer - Bud - $8.5 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based
- Pitcher of Beer - Bud Light - $8.5 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based
- Pitcher of Beer - Miller Lite - $8.5 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based
- Pitcher of Beer - Shiner - $9.5 Dietary tags: Pescatarian
- Copperidge Chardonnay (Glass) - $9 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Cholesterol, Lectin-Free
- Copperidge Merlot (Glass) - $9 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Cholesterol, Lectin-Free
- Copperidge White Zinfandel (Glass) - $6 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Cholesterol, Lectin-Free
Frequently Asked Questions about Pacific Star Restaurant & Oyster Bar
- Is Pacific Star Restaurant & Oyster Bar dairy-free-friendly?
- Yes. Pacific Star Restaurant & Oyster Bar has 12 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Cold Boiled Shrimp (1/2 Dozen), Seasoned Rice and Dinner Salad.
- What can I eat at Pacific Star Restaurant & Oyster Bar on a dairy-free diet?
- Cold Boiled Shrimp (1/2 Dozen), Seasoned Rice and Dinner Salad carry the dairy-free tag, out of 12 tagged dishes on the current menu. Every dish's diet tags are listed in the menu.
- Does Pacific Star Restaurant & Oyster Bar have vegan options?
- Yes. 13 dishes are tagged vegan on the current menu, including Seasoned Rice and Dinner Salad.
- Is Pacific Star Restaurant & Oyster Bar gluten-free?
- 11 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 Pacific Star Restaurant & Oyster Bar?
- Gumbo (Cup), at roughly 81.7g of protein (estimated from ingredients).
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