The Boat Menu (2025 Update)
Introducing the Menu at The Boat
Located in the heart of Austin, Texas, The Boat offers a vibrant seafood dining experience that captures the essence of coastal cuisine. With dishes celebrated for their freshness and bold flavors, the menu features highlights such as Fresh Oysters on the Half Shell and a decadent Shrimp Alfredo served over fettuccine, each paired with house-made garlic bread.
For those seeking delightful starters, the Shrimp Brochette and Crab Pops stand out for their creative twists and delightful seasoning. The sides, including Loaded Mashed Potatoes and Onion Rings, add an indulgent touch to every meal.
The atmosphere at The Boat is lively, accentuated by live music and a welcoming outdoor patio. Diners rave about the attentive service and the memorable dishes that bring them back time and again, making it a perfect spot for seafood lovers and casual diners alike.
Starters
Cold Boiled Shrimp
Shrimp Cocktail
Cold Boiled Shrimp with our House Cocktail Sauce
Boudin*
2 traditional Cajun Sausages stuffed with dirty rice & pork, Remoulade sauce, and garlic bread.
Boudin Balls
You can't do Cajun without Boudin.....so we have 4 boudin balls stuffed with dirty rice & pork, deep fried and served with remoulade and Avocado-Serrano Sauce.
Calamari
Shrimp Brochette***
5 Bacon wrapped Shrimp stuffed with a our house spiced cream cheese filled jalapeno. Served with a side of butter.
Crab Pops
Like Crab Cakes but rounder served with remoulade and Avocado-Serrano Sauce.
Oysters David***
Fried Oyster on a Tortilla Chip topped with Pico and Avocado-Serrano Sauce.
Buffalo Oysters***
Oysters fried to perfection with buffalo sauce, blue cheese, & green onions.
Wings
Choice of your favorite flavor: Hot, Lemon Pepper, Garlic Parmesan, BBQ, Mango Habanero, Cajun Spice, or Spicy Garlic Parmesan. Boneless on request.
Fried Pickles
Hand breaded pickle chips fried to a crispy perfection served with our house made Remoulade
Seafood Ceviche*
Classic Seafood Ceviche with shrimp, fish, and mixed vegetables in a lime marinade.
Cheese Curds***
Lightly breaded delight of deep fried cheese curds served with marinara sauce.
Oysters Rockefeller
Freshly shucked oysters on a half shell with a Cajun butter sauce topped with chopped greens, garlic, Romano cheese, and panko breadcrumbs.
Fresh Oysters on a Half Shell
Fresh shucked oysters
Fried Gator
Seasoned Alligator deep fried with a side of Voodoo sauce and cocktail sauce.
Queso
Try out our own take on THE Tex-Mex staple because you can't have a restaurant in Texas without it. . Served with chips. Load up your Queso: Add a side of Salsa 2 Add Crab 7 Add Avocado 3 Add Pico de Gallo 1 Add Jalapenos 1 Add Guacamole 6
Chips & Salsa
Guacamole Salad
House made guacamole served with chips and salsa.
*Preparation ***SPICY And Service Charge
*These items are cooked to order and may be served raw or undercooked. Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish, or eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness. ***SPICE will vary with individuals but will always be spicy, no returns if too spicy for you!! 20% Service Charge is added to parties 6 or more AND Tables and/or split checks at same table combined that total 100
Chicken Quesadilla
Flour tortilla stuffed with grilled chicken and our house cheese blend. Served with guacamole, pico de gallo, sour cream, lettuce, and a side of salsa.
Beef Quesadilla
Flour tortilla stuffed with grilled beef steak and our house cheese blend. Served with guacamole, pico de gallo, sour cream, lettuce, and a side of salsa.
Shrimp Quesadilla
Flour tortilla stuffed with pan seared shrimp and our house cheese blend. Served with pico de gallo, sour cream, lettuce, and a side of salsa.
Veggie Quesadillas
Spinach, mushrooms, red bell peppers, pico de gallo, cheese on a flour tortilla with a side of shredded lettuce, sour cream, and salsa.
Cheese Quesadilla
Flour tortilla stuffed our house cheese blend. Served with pico de gallo, sour cream, lettuce, and a side of salsa
*Preparation ***SPICY And Service Charge
*These items are cooked to order and may be served raw or undercooked. Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish, or eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness. ***SPICE will vary with individuals but will always be spicy, no returns if too spicy for you!! 20% Service Charge is added to parties 6 or more AND Tables and/or split checks at same table combined that total 100
Quesadillas
Salads
Salads
House Salad: Mixed greens, cucumber, tomato, mushrooms, onion, croutons, parmesan cheese with choice of dressing. Classic Caesar Salad: Romaine, Parmesan cheese, croutons, and Caesar dressing. Choice of protein for an additional charge.
Seared Ahi Tuna Salad
Fresh Ahi Tuna steak cook to perfection on a bed of mixed greens with avocado, green beans, tomato, cucumber, carrots, & sesame seeds with Wasabi dressing.
Wedge Salad
Classic iceberg wedge with bacon, tomato, blue cheese crumbles, red onion, and green onion with Creamy Parmesan dressing. Choice of protein for an additional charge.
Seafood Salad
Crab meat, boiled shrimp, avocado, egg, tomato, and blue cheese crumbles on a bed of greens with Thousand Island dressing.
Gumbo***
Homemade Gumbo with Seafood, Shrimp, or Chicken & Sausage. Served with white rice and garlic bread.
Red Beans & Rice***
Classic Cajun Favorite- Red Beans, andouille sausage served with white rice and garlic bread.
*Preparation ***SPICY SERVICE CHARGE
*These items are cooked to order and may be served raw or undercooked. Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish, or eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness. ***SPICE will vary with individuals but will always be spicy, no returns if too spicy for you!! 20% Service Charge is added to parties 6 or more AND Tables and/or split checks at same table combined that total 100
Soups
From The Boiling Pot
Crawfish LB***
Each pound is served with 1 corn and 1 potato. Please be aware spice levels varies.
Shrimp LB***
Served by the pound with 1 boiled corn and 1 boiled potato. Please be aware spice level varies.
Snow Crab Legs LB***
Served by the pound with 1 boiled corn and 1 boiled potato. Please be aware spice level varies.
Boil Pot Add Ons
Mushrooms: 5, Sausage 6.50, Boil corn (3) 5, Boil potato (3) 5, Boil egg 2.50, Boil onions 2.50, Garlic Bulb 4.50
*Preparation ***SPICE SERVICE CHARGE
*These items are cooked to order and may be served raw or undercooked. Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish, or eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness. ***SPICE will vary with individuals but will always be spicy, no returns if too spicy for you!! 20% Service Charge is added to parties 6 or more AND Tables and/or split checks at same table combined that total 100
Crawfish and Shrimp Etouffee***
A Cajun classic! Shrimp and Crawfish smothered in our from scratch Etouffee. Served with white rice and garlic bread.
Fish and Chips
Classic Fried Cod served with French fries and 2 hush puppies.
Shrimp Plate
8 Fried shrimp served with 2 hush puppies and French fries.
Catfish Plate
Fried Catfish fillet served with 2 hush puppies and French fries.
Popcorn Shrimp Plate
Fried Popcorn shrimp served with 2 hush puppies and French fries.
Fried Crawfish Tails Plate
Fried Crawfish tails served with 2 hush puppies and French fries.
Fried Oyster Plate
Fried Oysters served with 2 hush puppies and French fries.
Combo Plate
Your pick of 2 favorites. Choose from shrimp, catfish, fried oysters, or fried crawfish tails. Served with French fries and 2 hush puppies.
Red Fish Pontchartrain
Seared Panko Crusted Red Fish fillet topped with our Louisiana Pontchartrain sauce with mushrooms, crawfish tails, shrimp, and crab. Choice of 2 sides. Some sides have an additional cost.
Texas Red Fish Plate
Grilled Red Fish fillet topped with a rich butter cream sauce made with crab meat, crawfish tails, spinach, and tomatoes served on a bed of rice and green beans.
Cajun Platter***
Your choice between Catfish or Crawfish tails. Served on a bed of rice topped with our rich classic crawfish & shrimp Etouffee.
Shrimp & Grits
Savory Grilled Shrimp resting in creamy grits topped with a smoked cream, chipotle, bacon, tomatoes, and green onions.
Bourree Blanc
Seared crusted Salmon and grilled Shrimp topped with a classic Bourree sauce served with roasted garlic red potatoes and grilled asparagus.
Catfish Pontchartrain***
Choice of grilled, blackened, or fried Catfish on a bed of dirty rice smothered in Pontchartrain sauce.
*Preparation ***SPICE SERVICE CHARGE
*These items are cooked to order and may be served raw or undercooked. Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish, or eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness. ***SPICE will vary with individuals but will always be spicy, no returns if too spicy for you!! 20% Service Charge is added to parties 6 or more AND Tables and/or split checks at same table combined that total 100
Seafood Staples
Fish
Flounder
Grilled or blackened flounder with choice of 2 sides. Some sides have an additional cost.
Salmon
Grilled or blackened Salmon with choice of 2 sides. We serve our Salmon Medium Rare. Please let us know if you would like it cooked to a different temperature. Some sides have an additional cost.
Mahi Mahi
Grilled or blackened Mahi Mahi with choice of 2 sides. Some sides have an additional cost.
Seared Ahi Tuna
Grilled Ahi Tuna with choice of 2 sides. We serve our Tuna Rare. Please let us know if you would like it cooked to a different temperature. Some sides have an additional cost.
Redfish
Grilled or blackened Redfish with choice of 2 sides. Some sides have an additional cost.
*Preparation ***SPICY Service Charge
*These items are cooked to order and may be served raw or undercooked. Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish, or eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness. ***SPICE will vary with individuals but will always be spicy, no returns if too spicy for you!! 20% Service Charge is added to parties 6 or more AND Tables and/or split checks at same table combined that total 100
Bayou Pasta
Louisiana crawfish tails, blackened shrimp, sauteed spinach, tomatoes, and andouille sausage simmered in a lightly spiced cream sauce with linguine pasta, topped with Parmesan cheese and garlic toast.
Chicken Pasta
Fettucine noodles with Marinara sauce with choice of grilled, fried, or blackened chicken served with 2 pieces of garlic bread.
Shrimp Alfredo
Alfredo sauce with mushrooms over Fettucine noodles with choice of grilled, fried, or blackened shrimp served with 2 pieces of garlic bread.
*Preparation ***SPICY Service Charge
*These items are cooked to order and may be served raw or undercooked. Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish, or eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness. ***SPICE will vary with individuals but will always be spicy, no returns if too spicy for you!! 20% Service Charge is added to parties 6 or more AND Tables and/or split checks at same table combined that total 100
Pasta
Beef
Ribeye Steak
14oz Ribeye steak served with a loaded baked potato with butter, cheese, sour cream, chives, and bacon.
Surf & Turf
14oz Ribeye with 4 Shrimp prepared either grilled, fried, or blackened and a baked potato loaded with butter, cheese, sour cream, chives, and bacon.
Steak Oscar
14oz Ribeye on a bed of asparagus and topped with crab meat, grilled shrimp, and smothered in hollandaise sauce.
Shrimp Po-Boy
Fried Shrimp on a hoagie Roll with lettuce, tomato, pickles, and tartar sauce. Served with French fries.
Fried Oyster Po-Boy
Fried Oysters on a hoagie roll with lettuce, tomato, pickles, and tartar sauce. Served with French fries.
Fried Crawfish Po-Boy
Fried Crawfish tails on a hoagie roll with lettuce, tomato, pickles, and tartar sauce. Served with French fries.
Buffalo Oyster Po-Boy****
Fried Oysters tossed in our buffalo sauce on a hoagie roll with lettuce, tomato, onion, and blue cheese dressing & a side of tartar. Served with French fries.
Fried Catfish Po-Boy
Fried Catfish fillet on a hoagie roll with lettuce, tomato, pickles, and tartar sauce. Served with French fries.
*Preparation ***SPICE SERVICE CHARGE
*These items are cooked to order and may be served raw or undercooked. Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish, or eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness. ***SPICE will vary with individuals but will always be spicy, no returns if too spicy for you!! 20% Service Charge is added to parties 6 or more AND Tables and/or split checks at same table combined that total 100
Po-Boys
Tacos
Shrimp Tacos
Fried, grilled, or blackened shrimp on choice of flour or corn tortillas topped with shredded cabbage, pico de gallo, Avocado Serrano sauce with choice of 2 sidesSome sides have an additional cost. .
Fish Tacos
Fried, grilled, or blackened catfish on choice of flour or corn tortillas topped with shredded cabbage, pico de gallo, Avocado Serrano sauce with choice of 2 sides. Some sides have an additional cost.
Chicken Tacos
Fried, grilled, or blackened chicken on choice of flour or corn tortillas topped with shredded cheese and a choice of 2 sides. Lettuce, sour cream, pico de gallo, & guacamole on the side.. Some sides have an additional cost
Fried Avocado Tacos
Fried avocado on choice of flour or corn tortillas topped with shredded cabbage, pico de gallo, Avocado Serrano sauce with choice of 2 sides.Some sides have an additional cost.
Beef Tacos
Grilled marinated beef on choice of flour or corn tortillas topped with shredded cheese and a choice of 2 sides. Lettuce, sour cream, pico de gallo, & guacamole on the side.. Some sides have an additional cost
*Preparation ***SPICY And Service Charge
*These items are cooked to order and may be served raw or undercooked. Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish, or eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness. ***SPICE will vary with individuals but will always be spicy, no returns if too spicy for you!! 20% Service Charge is added to parties 6 or more AND Tables and/or split checks at same table combined that total 100
Mixed Grill
1 grilled chicken skewer & 1 shrimp skewer with sausage, mushrooms, bell pepper, & onions with choice of 2 sides. Some sides have an additional cost.
Chicken Strips Basket
4 Chicken strips served with French fries.
Chicken Breast Plate
Grilled or Fried chicken breast served with choice of 2 sides. Some sides have an additional cost. Some sides have an additional cost.
Chicken Fried Chicken
Fried Chicken smothered in white gravy served with mashed potatoes and corn on the cobb
Chipotle Chicken Baked Potato
Baked potato with blackened chicken, chipotle sauce, cheese, onion, and bacon
*Preparation ***SPICE SERVICE CHARGE
*These items are cooked to order and may be served raw or undercooked. Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish, or eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness. ***SPICE will vary with individuals but will always be spicy, no returns if too spicy for you!! 20% Service Charge is added to parties 6 or more AND Tables and/or split checks at same table combined that total 100
Best Of The Rest
Burgers & Sandwiches
Caliente Burger
Juicy angus burger with Pepper Jack cheese, Remoulade, Sauteed mushrooms, Serrano peppers, onions, and Lettuce. Served with French fries.
Southern Burger
Juicy angus burger with American cheese, Bacon, BBQ sauce, and Frazzled onions. Served with French fries.
Breakfast Burger
Juicy angus burger with a Fried egg, Bacon, American cheese, and tomato. Served with French fries.
Cheese Burger
Angus Cheeseburger with lettuce, tomato, pickles, & American cheese. Served with French fries.
Hamburger
Juicy angus hamburger with lettuce, tomato, pickles, and onion. Served with French fries.
Chicken Sandwich
Grilled or Fried Chicken Sandwich with lettuce, tomato, pickles, and Pepper Jack cheese. Served with French fries.
Black & Blue Burger
Juicy angus burger smothered with blue cheese crumbles, buffalo sauce, and bacon. Served with French fries.
Vegetable plate
Choose 4 favorites: Broccoli, Brown rice, Cole Slaw, Corn, French fries, Green beans, Grilled Asparagus, Hush puppies, Mashed potatoes, Mushrooms, Boil potatoes, Roasted garlic potatoes, Sauteed spinach, White rice, or Zucchini. You can also choose Baked potato, Fried okra, Loaded mash potatoes, Mac & Cheese, or Onion rings for an additional charge.
Veggie Quesadillas
Spinach, mushrooms, red bell peppers, pico de gallo, cheese on a flour tortilla with a side of shredded lettuce, sour cream, and salsa.
***Cheese Curds
Lightly breaded delight of deep fried cheese curds served with marinara sauce.
Fried Pickles
Hand breaded pickle chips fried to a crispy perfection served with our house made Remoulade
Fried Avocado Tacos
Fried avocado on choice of flour or corn tortillas topped with shredded cabbage, pico de gallo, Avocado Serrano sauce with choice of 2 sides.Some sides have an additional cost.
Vegetarian
Kids Menu
Kids Cheeseburger
Plain and Dry burger with American cheese. Served with French fries.
Kids Chicken Nuggets
4 Chicken nuggets served with French fries.
Kids Popcorn Shrimp
Popcorn shrimp served with French fries.
Kids Fish & Chips
2 Flaky Fish sticks served with French fries.
Kids Mac N Cheese
Bowl of Mac n Cheese. No sides
Kids Pasta
Choice of Alfredo sauce or Marinara sauce top with parmesan cheese
Kids Chicken Quesadilla
Chicken and cheese melted in a flour tortilla
Kids Cheese Quesadilla
Cheese melted in a flour tortilla
Kids Shrimp Quesadilla
Grilled Shrimp and Cheese melted in a flour tortilla
KIDS MEALS
Only available for children 10 and under and adults 65 and over. If you are in between you may still order but there will be an additional 3 charge
French Fries
White Rice
Hush Puppies
Cole Slaw
Broccoli
Green Beans
Onion Rings
Fried Okra
Roasted Potatoes
Roasted garlic red potatoes
Grilled Asparagus
Sauteed Spinach
Dirty Rice
Sometimes called ‘rice dressing,’ is a classic savory Louisiana rice dish that starts with browning spicy pork, then layering in rich flavor with onion, bell pepper, celery (the Holy Trinity of Louisiana cooking) and a handful of spices before folding in rice. The rice achieves its “dirty” brown color from simmering in all that goodness and absorbing its deep flavor.
Mashed Potatoes
Loaded Mashed Potatoes
Mashed Potatoes with butter, cheese, sour cream, bacon, and chives
Loaded Baked Potato
Baked Potato with butter, cheese, sour cream, bacon, and chives
Mixed Zuchini
Guacamole
Side of Guacamole
*Preparation ***SPICE SERVICE CHARGE
*These items are cooked to order and may be served raw or undercooked. Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish, or eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness. ***SPICE will vary with individuals but will always be spicy, no returns if too spicy for you!! 20% Service Charge is added to parties 6 or more AND Tables and/or split checks at same table combined that total 100
Sides
Desserts
Brownie
Decadent Chocolate brownie served with vanilla ice cream, chocolate sauce, whip cream, & a cherry.
Ice Cream Scoop
Small sweet treat of a scoop of vanilla ice cream with whip cream & a cherry.
Beignets
Classic New Orleans favorite.... can't end a Cajun meal without them. 2 flaky Beignets served with a side strawberry and a side of honey and of course dusted in powdered sugar.
Ice Cream Sundae
Scoop of vanilla ice cream with chocolate sauce, whip cream, and a cherry.
Salted Carmel Swirl Cheesecake
Delicious Cheesecake swirled with salted caramel and drizzled caramel on top with whip cream & a cherry.
New York Cheesecake
New York style cheese cake with strawberry puree, whip cream, & a cherry.
Banana Fosters cake
Pina Colada Cheesecake
Key Lime Pie
Pumpkin Cheesecake
*Preparation ***SPICY And Service Charge
*These items are cooked to order and may be served raw or undercooked. Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish, or eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness. ***SPICE will vary with individuals but will always be spicy, no returns if too spicy for you!! 20% Service Charge is added to parties 6 or more AND Tables and/or split checks at same table combined that total 100
Catfish with Red Beans and Rice
One catfish filet prepared either fried, grilled, or blackened with a cup of our Louisiana Red Beans & Rice
Cajun Plate
One catfish filet prepared either fried, grilled, or blackened served with Etouffee with rice.
Chicken Pasta
Grilled or Fried Chicken with Fettuccine noodles with choice of Alfredo or Marinara sauce served with a piece of garlic bread.
Lunch Catfish Plate
1 Catfish filet prepared grilled, fried, or blackened served with 2 hush puppies & French fries.
Lunch Shrimp Plate
5 Shrimp prepared grilled, fried, or blackened served with 2 hush puppies & French fries.
Soup & Salad
Choice of side house salad or side Caesar salad with a cup of Red Beans & Rice OR shrimp or chicken gumbo served with a piece of garlic bread.
Gumbo & Po-Boy
Choice of Shrimp or Catfish Po-Boy prepared either fried, grilled, or blackened with choice of Red Beans & Rice OR a cup of shrimp or chicken & sausage gumbo.
Po-Boys
Choice of shrimp or catfish prepared either fried, grilled, or blackened served with French fries.
Chicken Salad
Choice of grilled or fried chicken on a bed of lettuce with avocado, tomatoes, egg, bacon, red onions, mix cheese, and choice of dressing.
Chicken Caesar Salad
Choice of grilled or fried chicken on Romaine lettuce, croutons, Parmesan cheese, and Caesar dressing.
Lunch Specials
Football Food specials
2 Off All Po-Boys
Fried Shrimp Po-Boys, Fried Crawfish Po-Boys, Fried Oyster Po-Boys, Fried Catfish Po-Boys, Buffalo Oyster Po-Boys
Wings
Choose from your favorite flavors. ONLY 1 per Wing!!!
Queso Fries
Loaded Fries
French fries with cheese, bacon, sour cream, and chives
Chicken Quesadilla
Crispy Pickles
Cheese Quesadilla
Specials
Only Available during specific times