Whether you're slurping on a patio with a mug of cold beer or sitting at an elegant raw bar watching the shucker shuck while you sip some muscadet, now is a great time to be enjoying some oysters in Austin. From sweet ones to briny ones, delicate East Coasters to elephant ears from the Gulf of Mexico, there is no shortage of selection here in Austin. Catfish Parlour Multiple locations. catfishparlour.com. When you head to the North Austin, South Austin and Georgetown locations of this classic, you can get your fried Gulf oysters regular or spicy. Central Standard 1603 S. Congress Ave. 512-942-0823, centralstandardaustin.com. Find East Coast in a posh big-city environment at the bar and grill in the South Congress Hotel.