Salt Traders Coastal Cooking
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Salt Traders Coastal Cooking

Coastal cuisine inspired by seaside travels and fresh-caught seafood

4.6· 1,889 reviews$20–30
👨‍👩‍👧 Bring the Kids🍹 Happy Hour🌙 Late Night🍸 Good Drinks🥞 Brunch🥗 Plant Based & Healthy

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  • Fresh catch rotates nightly on the chalkboard; different specials at each location
  • All oysters $1 off seven days a week, availability varies by time
  • Happy hour Monday all night, Tuesday-Friday 3:30-6:30PM with $1-off oysters and $5-off beginnings
  • Oyster Hour Saturday-Sunday 11AM-3PM: $1-off oysters and $5 martinis
  • Light fresh lunch menu available daily 11AM-3PM
  • Private dining room with 60-foot projector screen available
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Services

Oysters on the half shell, nightly selectionCeviche tostadaCrudo of the dayNigiri of the dayNew Orleans BBQ shrimpCrab cakeClam chowderSeafood gumboCioppino, tomato broth with mussels, clams, redfish, shrimpShrimp gritsWood-grilled catch, chalkboard specials change nightlyFish tacos, multiple preparations

About Salt Traders Coastal Cooking

Opening in 2016 as the seafood restaurant from the Jack Allen's Kitchen team, Salt Traders draws inspiration from memorable meals eaten by the sea across the Gulf Coast, Bahamas, and East Coast. The dining rooms and bustling bar evoke a coastal atmosphere, with menus anchored to fresh, sustainably sourced seafood delivered daily from trusted vendors.

The kitchen transforms the daily catch into signature preparations: oysters, ceviche, crudo, and nigiri alongside heartier plates like cioppino, shrimp grits, and wood-grilled catch specials that rotate nightly. The focus stays on the ingredients, with preparations letting the quality of the seafood lead.

Private dining rooms accommodate gatherings, and the restaurant partners with local charities through fundraising, donations, and community involvement. The team emphasizes consistent execution across service and menu standards while maintaining a culture centered on hospitality.

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Where does Salt Traders source its seafood?

Salt Traders works directly with trusted seafood vendors along the American coastline, with special focus on Gulf Coast suppliers. Daily shipments bring fresh catch from the East, West, and Gulf Coasts. The sourcing philosophy prioritizes sustainability and direct vendor relationships, ensuring the freshest seasonal offerings.

What's the difference between Zilker and Round Rock?

Both Salt Traders locations share the same menu structure and coastal concept, but daily chalkboard specials vary by location. The Zilker location is at 1101 S Mopac Expressway with the same hours and offerings as Round Rock, though the night's catch and specials preparations differ.

When is happy hour at Salt Traders Zilker?

Happy hour runs Monday all night (3:30PM-9PM or later), and Tuesday through Friday 3:30-6:30PM. All oysters are $1 off during happy hour and all day Monday. Beginnings are $5 off and select drinks are $1 off during happy hour windows.

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