The Clay Pit is one of The 15 Best Places for Mussels in Austin.

1. The Clay Pit

8.4
1601 Guadalupe St (at 16th St), Austin, TX
Indian Restaurant · Downtown Austin · 116 tips and reviews

Janis E.Janis Etzcorn: Curied mussels are amazing, get extra naan to mop up the sauce. Read more.

Allie R.Allie Rolison: Curried mussels are a MUST! Great for dinner and one of the few places that can actually spice it up upon request for those of us who want to sweat when we have curry!!! Mmmmmm

Sarwat D.Sarwat Dooti: Appetizers: curried mussels and samosas Entrees: shrimp with coconut curry and khuroosh-e-tursh, both with garlic onion naans Desserts: rasmalai and mango ice cream

Launderette is one of The 15 Best Places for Mussels in Austin.

2. Launderette

9.0
2115 Holly St, Austin, TX
Southern Food Restaurant · 83 tips and reviews

Samantha 💃 L.Samantha 💃 Lopez: Fried chicken sammie is my fav chicken sandwich in Atx, mussels were flavorful and unique. We tried the Arugala mint cake, looks like Algae, tastes interesting and confusing, not bad, but 🤔

Chris J.Chris Johnson: The octopus! The mussels! The carrot cake!

Gretchen M.Gretchen Murphy: Recommend ordering a couple appetizers and sharing plates with the table. My favs were the mussels and brussel sprouts!

Justine's Brasserie is one of The 15 Best Places for Mussels in Austin.

3. Justine's Brasserie

8.6
4710 E 5th St, Austin, TX
French Restaurant · 107 tips and reviews

Bryant L.Bryant Luk: The Steak and Fries is great if you aren't too adventurous. Mussels are also popular. Daily specials are on the chalkboard. Fairly small and cozy with an indoor and covered outdoor area.

Candace H.Candace Henson: Everything was wonderful. Love the escargot, mussels, and French 75. Don’t miss the pork chop but sub the roasted red potatoes for the potatoes au gratin. 👌🏽

Dan P.Dan Pyatetsky: One of the best pork chops I've ever had, escargot bangs, mussels were also very good.

Clark's Oyster Bar is one of The 15 Best Places for Mussels in Austin.

4. Clark's Oyster Bar

9.3
1200 W 6th St (Blanco), Austin, TX
Seafood Restaurant · Old West Austin · 71 tips and reviews

Austin ChronicleAustin Chronicle: A luxurious menu is matched by an adventurous wine list and an intimate, bistro feel. Don’t skip the house-baked bread: It’s stunningly good, especially when dipped in the Mussels & Clams wine broth. Read more.

Leila F.Leila Farahani: Amazing food. Go for the shiny sea oysters, mussels, or red snapper ceviche. Go early or call ahead it's always busy. Or if you want a very late lunch it's great for that.

Samantha S.Samantha Smith: Everything is great. Scallops are delicious. Mussels are great too. Recommend the cauliflower and kale sides.

Epicerie is one of The 15 Best Places for Mussels in Austin.

5. Epicerie

7.9
2307 Hancock Dr, Austin, TX
French Restaurant · Allandale · 43 tips and reviews

Chandler L.Chandler Lewis: Mussels are enormous and the sauce with the ham is divine. Make sure to order dessert while you are there-shortbread is awesome and the salted choc chip cookie is a must! Obsessed.

Krista C.Krista C: Bring back the mustard mussels, pleeeeeeease! Best mussels I've ever had. The saffron Pernod mussels aren't cutting it.

Brook S.Brook Shelley: Wine and cheese are a great way to start off, and the mussels are a great way to finish. Sip wine outside in the cooler months, and enjoy their coffee too

Cafe Malta is one of The 15 Best Places for Mussels in Austin.

6. Cafe Malta

8.3
3421 W William Cannon Dr, Austin, TX
Mediterranean Restaurant · 34 tips and reviews

Lindsay L.Lindsay Linan: Try the mussels to start! And the ribeye entree! Yummmmm

L.A. L.L.A. Loehr: Great service, food simple - not bad but not excellent, nice little local place for a quick go-to neighborhood eatery. Had the mussels, butter leaf salad, crimini & cheese quiche, roasted veggies.

Austin ChronicleAustin Chronicle: Mediterranean comfort food made with local ingredients. Tarts, fish, pasta, and salads are all achingly fresh. And the adventurous cocktail list is a nice surprise. Read more.

Péché is one of The 15 Best Places for Mussels in Austin.

7. Péché

8.8
208 W 4th St (Colorado St.), Austin, TX
Cocktail Bar · Downtown Austin · 191 tips and reviews

Jay C.Jay Campbell: Try the mussels & the sazerac flip

Teresa H.Teresa Harrison: Most knowledgable bartenders and creative drinks, but the food is outstanding, too. If you order mussels, get extra bread for the broth. Very tasty.

Sarah M.Sarah Mithani: Absolutely divine! Get the mussels and a French 77. The staff is extremely friendly!

Hopfields is one of The 15 Best Places for Mussels in Austin.

8. Hopfields

9.1
3110 Guadalupe St, Austin, TX
Gastropub · North University · 57 tips and reviews

Jim G.Jim G: Craft beer. Duck Sando. Mussel fries. Weekend brunch

Austin ChronicleAustin Chronicle: Think French comfort food in a cozy space. Crazy-good craft brews paired with creative sandwiches, intelligent noshes, and a burger and frites twofer worth the trip alone. Read more.

Jimmy H.Jimmy Hughes: The cocktails and burgers are next level. Oh - and get the frites! Found this gem on my new Supper app: http://supper.mx/places/hopfields-austin/

Plank Seafood Provisions is one of The 15 Best Places for Mussels in Austin.

9. Plank Seafood Provisions

8.4
11410 Century Oaks Ter Ste 136, Austin, TX
Seafood Restaurant · North Burnet · 6 tips and reviews

Michael B.Michael Bardsley: Tried the calamari, smoke mussels escabeche and two main meals. Excellent service. Happy Hour is the best time to try everything.

Barry K.Barry Kwok: Scallops with squid ink linguini were incredible. Oysters always on point. Tuna tartare also solid.

Jonathon T.Jonathon Taylor: Could’ve sworn I rated this. We’ve been here multiple times and had pretty much everything on the menu. 10 out of 10 every time.

Perla's Seafood and Oyster Bar is one of The 15 Best Places for Mussels in Austin.

10. Perla's Seafood and Oyster Bar

9.0
1400 S Congress Ave Ste B100, Austin, TX
Seafood Restaurant · Bouldin Creek · 173 tips and reviews

Tony C.Tony Curtis-Wellings: It's all about the appetizers, wood grilled oysters, grilled octopus and steamed mussels!

Brad M.Brad Mays: Fresh oysters and champaign. Mussels and Modelo. Misters to help keep you cool in the summer as you watch SoCo pass by.

Kat E.Kat Egan: Love the food here...amazingly fresh fish and oysters. Great patio to dine outside under the trees.

Eberly is one of The 15 Best Places for Mussels in Austin.

11. Eberly

8.3
615 S Lamar Blvd, Austin, TX
New American Restaurant · Zilker · 18 tips and reviews

Justin M.Justin Martin: Octopus is OUTSTANDING, poke was to die for, steamed mussels flavors married well together, crudo was delicate w/ attention to flavor profiles. I’ve been 3 times, 2nd fav restaurant in town!

Frankie M.Frankie M: book the speakeasy for a private party - cool ambience.

SaleemSaleem: Great ambiance, service, and food. The bone-in ribeye with housemade chimichurri was best, along with the venison and off-menu meatballs.

Vespaio Ristorante is one of The 15 Best Places for Mussels in Austin.

12. Vespaio Ristorante

8.7
1610 S Congress Ave (W Milton St), Austin, TX
Italian Restaurant · Bouldin Creek · 35 tips and reviews

William M.William Moran: Awesome Mussels when they have them.

Michael A.Michael Atkinson: Outstanding bistro! Great food, service, ambiance of a well worn tavern. I had the Bolognese and the mozzarella salad. Four stars for sure. Can't wait to bring my wife here.

gabriel d.gabriel d: Saltimbocca is heavenly delicious. Mean "jumps in mouth" and it truly does.

Texas French Bread is one of The 15 Best Places for Mussels in Austin.

13. Texas French Bread

8.4
2900 Rio Grande St (at 29th St.), Austin, TX
New American Restaurant · West University · 31 tips and reviews

Steve W.Steve Williams: Veg dinner options are NOT "piss poor". Tonight: mussels, yellow pepper soup, ravioli w/fingerlings, melon/scallop salad, grilled sardines, fattoush, tagliatelle w/greenbeans, fettucine, black drum.

Austin ChronicleAustin Chronicle: What started as a supper club has grown into a full-fledged bistro with limited menus that change frequently. Solid farm-to-table, Cali-Med fare, and ideal for the neighborhood. Read more.

EaterEater: This longtime Austin restaurant and bakery has recently expanded and remodeled its space. They're also getting serious about coffee, and continue to make artisan breads and pastries in house. Read more.

Haiku Japanese Restaurant is one of The 15 Best Places for Mussels in Austin.

14. Haiku Japanese Restaurant

8.0
9600 S Interstate 35, Austin, TX
Japanese Restaurant · Southpark Meadows · 33 tips and reviews

Anna S.Anna Sanchez: The baked mussels are a must!

Amanda Lynn S.Amanda Lynn Samuels: Sit at the sushi bar and enjoy fabulous sushi! I think this is one of the best places to enjoy sushi in South Austin!

Katy T.Katy Thompson: Longhorn roll FTW, also check out their happy hour specials for cheap sushi.

East Side King Thai Kun is one of The 15 Best Places for Mussels in Austin.

15. East Side King Thai Kun

8.1
11601 Rock Rose Ave Ste 100, Austin, TX
Thai Restaurant · North Burnet · 23 tips and reviews

Dianne H.Dianne Hillhouse: Chicken skins, mussels, issan sausage, ribeye

Divya M.Divya Mulanjur: Dinners are family style. Not the same menu as the food truck outside whisler's.

Greg S.Greg Stevens: Excellent service, excellent food. Crystal was our server and she was also excellent. The coconut rice and beef curry were both very good...spicy!