654380 Wed Sep 23 08:14:14 -0700 2009 12 61 Austin 0 5051857 I'm not a big fan of seafood dining in general, I can cook a good piece of fish at home for less than $30... But, we're meeting downtown for dinner and my friend likes seafood (not sushi). Eddie V's or Gumbo's the best choice? Wed Sep 23 08:14:14 -0700 2009 110412 hnewburn 1 5052210 Eddie V's has several good steak and other choices so you can opt for those. Gumbo's has some great steaks with some cajun sauces Both places are very good and offer great service so you'd be happy either. Wed Sep 23 09:47:58 -0700 2009 5051857 100641 amykragan 1 5052222 It depends on what you are looking for. Gumbo's is more Cajun, whereas Eddie V's is more standard fare. Both are good, just different. In my experience Eddie V's is more expensive, and not a place I would frequent just because of cost. Wed Sep 23 09:50:37 -0700 2009 5051857 223330 danny_w 1 5052281 I've been to Perla's once and thought it was pretty good. Definitely pricey and not quite downtown but something to consider. Parkside also has a decent amount of seafood and is very good. I think you can see the menu for both online to see if they fit your needs. Wed Sep 23 10:06:25 -0700 2009 5051857 97948 ssouth 2 5053118 Parkside is a good choice. I like the scallops, and they have a large oyster selection. Wed Sep 23 14:08:37 -0700 2009 5052281 60603 TroyTempest 1 5054298 Not a fan of Eddie V's. Eddie V's and Truluck's are very similar and almost sport the same menu and prices. Both are very popular though, and I would pick Truluck's over Eddie V's. I've never never eaten at Gumbo's. But my pick would definitely be Perla's, which is a bit south of downtown. It's a great place. Thu Sep 24 00:10:47 -0700 2009 5051857 1111587 AustinLineCook 2 5054549 You can search this board for reviews on Perla's. It's pretty expensive for the portion size and if you're not a seafood fan they're aren't too many alternatives on their menu. Eddie V's also has great HH deals in the bar/patio areas with half priced appetizers Thu Sep 24 06:21:41 -0700 2009 5054298 100641 amykragan 3 5055040 For what it's worth, I went to Eddie V's ONE time and would never go back. The food is way overpriced, and the shrimp I had was WAY overcooked, I sent it back I think. It was an awful experience. I had heard good things about the place, but it was very, very disappointing. I think it has evolved into a sort of scene which transcends the food. (It's owned by the folks who brought you Z Tejas). I'm not a big fan of Truluck's, but I've found it to be far more satisfying that Eddie's. Thu Sep 24 09:17:57 -0700 2009 5054549 25989 sambamaster 4 5065597 You went there ONCE? Personally, I think that Eddie V's blows Gumbo's out of the water. Gumbo's is way oversauced, too rich, and an anachronistic version of cajun food. I've been a bunch of times to both. I haven't been to Eddie V's in two years, though. If they have any relation to Z-Tejas, that's news to me. Truluck's is straight up noreaster seafood. Fresh? Yes, but..... Mon Sep 28 19:34:06 -0700 2009 5055040 17648 rudeboy 5 5066564 it's roaring fork, not z'tejas, that eddie v's is related to, no? Tue Sep 29 08:22:17 -0700 2009 5065597 106850 NirvRush 6 5066861 Larry Foles and Guy Villavaso co-created and co-owned Z'Tejas and the others until 2007 when they sold their interest in Z'Tejas. http://www.austinchronicle.com/gyrobase/Issue/column?oid=oid:501914 Tue Sep 29 09:52:26 -0700 2009 5066564 213239 bubbleboy79 1 5055033 I would also consider Truluck's downtown, especially if you like crab. Thu Sep 24 09:15:14 -0700 2009 5051857 247954 lixlix 2 5065264 Another vote for Trulucks, but I think both are pretty good. Mon Sep 28 16:59:56 -0700 2009 5055033 24932 Chicago Wine Geek