What a wonderful place to meet up with friends or family! There's even a swingset! Loved the fishie decor! We had the calamari starter to share. I ordered the lobster Mac, which was an enormous bowl of goodness. We ordered soft serve from Connor's right from our table. read more

Garbo’s - lobster Mac - Seafood Near Me - Austin, Texas

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Everything we had here was absolutely delicious, and I can't wait to come back. We ordered the lobster pot pie (a special), and it was incredible--rich, flavorful, and packed with lobster. If it's still on the menu, everyone should rush in and try it before it's gone. We also shared the lobster grilled cheese, crab cakes, fish dip, and brussels sprouts, and every single dish was fantastic. The flavors were spot on, and you can tell a lot of care goes into the food here. It's not often that every item at the table is a hit, but this place nailed it. Highly recommend! read more

The service was great, the place was beautiful, the tables were clean! Over all a beautiful spot. But the food... was a little overhyped. It's good but was expecting a lottt more for the price. read more

Garbo’s - Icecream - Seafood Near Me - Austin, Texas

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The food was terrific! I love northeast oysters. Not a fan of gulf but to each their own. Bartender was great. Super friendly and knowledgeable Vibe is cute. Relaxed but that's how I like it when I'm knee deep in quality oysters! read more

Garbo’s - NE oysters - Seafood Near Me - Austin, Texas

Hunter was friendly, attentive and cool! We tried an assortment of things to include: - Calamari - Fried Shrimp - Lobster bisque - Clam Chowder - Lobster tails - Brussels sprouts - French fries - Side house salads - All 3 mini lobster rolls - Live Oak Hefeweizen - Peach pie The place is very clean and the food tastes great! read more

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Great new specials for happy hour. 3-6. Prices have gone up on lobster rolls but they are still fantastic. Oyster!! read more

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Wanted to say that the calamari I had here is some of the best I've ever had! Been to some places where it's a tad too chewy. As a texture person, that's a hard pass lol. But this calamari was fried to crunchy perfection! Ordered it on a whim and was pleasantly surprised Lobster Mac and cheese was good, according to my partner-- I just don't think the flavor is for me. Burrito was really good. I've been here in the past and had one of the lobster rolls, not pictured, which was incredible. Overall this place is a tad on the pricier side, but definitely worth it, and does not miss! Would recommend making a reservation in advance. We were walk-ins and had to sit outside. The outdoor tables by the walls have heaters. But the other seats don't. Could be a cool spot for your kids to play at the playground while you eat, too read more

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Delicious smoked fish dip and cob salad! At the RV Show today. They will hook you up! Lobster rolls too read more

Garbo’s - GARBOS FISH & Lobster Rolls Great food!! - Seafood Near Me - Austin, Texas

Our server on Christmas day was Marcus, and he was great. Had fantastic recommendations and was accommodating of our lobster bisque not being the greatest tonight. He gave the capn crunch berries rec for the soft serve and those didn't disappoint. He was super friendly and wasn't overbearing, things I look for in a great server. The Christmas music playing overhead was nice, and the vibes were nice. A good Christmas day dinner. The mini roll flight was good, couldn't taste much of the truffle butter, though. Maine roll is always my favorite, no matter the size. read more

Garbo’s - Mini roll flight, seasonal truffle butter with Connecticut and maine - Seafood Near Me - Austin, Texas

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I love sitting out on the patio when it's this nice out! I enjoyed an early dinner here and was pleasantly surprised by the $3 oyster special they had going on. My partner and I shared the following: Fish and chips: 5/5 Dare I say these are the best fish and chips I've had in austin? Honestly though, I love how the fish is lightly battered and so flaky! It's also perfectly seasoned and a very generous portion. On Tuesdays, this plate goes for $14! Connecticut lobster roll: 5/5 Buttery goodness. I loved the toasted roll and the fresh lobster! This is pretty filling. We didn't love the jalapeño Cole slaw unfortunately as it was a bit bland. Raw Oysters: 5/5 These oysters were huge and so so fresh! I also really appreciate how cleanly each oyster is prepared and you won't get little shell bits in there. Frozen lemonade: 5/5 Super refreshing and the perfect sweetness! read more

Garbo’s - Oysters - Seafood Near Me - Austin, Texas

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Upsides: The service was good! Very attentive and food came out pretty fast. Downsides: the food was bland. We ordered the - mozzarella and lobster bites (5/10) - Fried shrimp basket (6/10) - lobster grilled cheese (3/10) Little to no seasoning involved and not worth the prices. I would consider it overpriced, based on the quality and the portion of the food. read more

I'll start by saying that the service was great. However, I was very underwhelmed by the food. I remember eating at one of their food trucks years ago and thought it was fantastic. I ordered the warm lobster roll and it was just ok....not what I remembered at all. It was very expensive as well. For 3 people to eat it was over $150 for 3 entrees and 1 appetizer...just too much for what we got. I'm not sure what has changed, but it was not for the better. We left underwhelmed and disappointed. read more

Great lobster rolls & bisque. Server was friendly but not intrusive. Far prices for lobster

Everything here at Garbos is amazing but the lobster grilled cheese is by far my favorite thing on the menu! Pair it with a cup of lobster bisque to dip it in and oh my! When it's available in the summer months get the ceviche! read more

Really cute ambiance, was well decorated. I really enjoyed the vibe of this restaurant. The staff were helpful, pretty standard service. The food was pricey and nothing amazing. I got the Connecticut Roll, I really felt like it was lacking flavor. The lobster was decent but the taste was not there. The bread to lobster ratio was also off. I was kind of annoyed that the cut down the bread did not extend to both sides. The fries were flavorless. Not soft enough or crispy enough. Overall, would not recommend this place was worth going. read more

Garbo’s - Connecticut lobster roll - Seafood Near Me - Austin, Texas

Took the day off on Friday to have brunch with my wife over here at Garbo's. It was her suggestion to come here for seafood. I'm not a big fan of seafood, but I will eat it because it's always been a luxury item for me. Another reason to come here is because of the luxurious space to bring all your guests. There is a small playground for your kids to spend all their energy as well as it is dog friendly! Their menu is quite extensive, exploring all the seafood items. I did notice that they have beer, wine and mixed drinks, which makes for a festive menu for happy hour and dinner. We ordered calamari and shrimp for starters. I couldn't decide between the fish and chips or the lobster roll, so we ordered both one for me and one for my wife. The fish and chips is a good recommendation coming from the staff. Their fish is dipped in a beer, batter and fried To perfection. You can't go wrong ordering this platter. I ordered with a side of salad instead of fries. The lobster roll is pretty amazing as well. Since we are new to Garbo's, I asked a lot of questions and became friendly with the server. He gave us a heads up on what to order next time we come for a visit. We finished up with a Keylime pie and their pumpkin pie. Best, pumpkin pie ever! read more

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the outdoor space at garbos on mopac and parmer is really inviting and the service was super friendly! the tuesday special fried cod is a deal at $16 (normally $26) you can get a chopped salad or fries as alternative sides and get the fish grilled or blackened instead of fried, they offer a smaller fish portion priced at $10 (normally $16) read more

Garbo’s - fried cod with side cesar salad Tuesday special $16 (normally $26) - Seafood Near Me - Austin, Texas

I came into this location for my birthday last month on July 13th! Well, enough of that. We came to this location with a party of 4. Although we did not have a reservation, we were seated promptly. We ordered various menu items to include the lobster roll, cesar salad, fish and chips (kids menu), and lobster mac. Main Lobster Roll- This Maine lobster roll is served with the lobster meat chilled and dressed in mayo with some crunchy greens like chives, celery, and scallions. I generally prefer this Main style to the Connecticut. Generally speaking, if you hear "Maine-style," expect the lobster roll to be chilled, with mayo; "Connecticut-style", warm with butter. This lobster roll was okay, not terrible, and not spectacular either. Like any dish, lobster rolls are a subjective experience. Fish & Chips - Perhaps the quintessential British pub meal, fish-n-chips, is one of the most popular ways to enjoy fish for even the fussiest of eaters. Battered or breaded and then fried, the fish in fish-n-chips is almost always a flakey white fish. And because the cooking oils tend to cover any kind of fish taste, fish-n-chips is a safe bet for fussy kids or adults who shy away from seafood.The two kiddos who attended my birthday early dinner enjoyed thier crispy fish and lighted salted fries. Aside from the above, I ordered a long Island Iced- Tea, which was nicely mixed. Total after tip that I spent taking me out on my birthday $150.00 read more

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Place is so tasty! You need to go! My faves are the lobster Mac and cheese and the lobster grilled cheese! So good!

IG: @chelseatsushi Wow wow wow! Absolutely delicious! I enjoyed every single dish we ordered. Calamari Lobster Mac & Cheese Spicy Crab Roll Fish & Chips Garbo's OG Fish Burrito The last 3 come with a side of your choice. We got Brussels sprouts, fries, and Caesar salad. The portions of each are huge! Everything tastes so fresh and I love the fish burrito the best for the sweet and crunchy mango. The Mac & Cheese is an entree but we ate it like an appetizer and shared it. It's not very cheesy, but the taste was still good! Server was very nice and gave good recommendations. We also got extra plates to share the food. Definitely coming back again and I wanna try their weekday specials. read more

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First time visiting the restaurant after searching Austin for Fish and Chips. While the food and service was okay, I was puzzled by a $15.00 glass of white wine during Happy Hour. There was no HH menu to show what the HH specials were. I must have misunderstood the person who sat us and and explained but I thought the drinks were discounted. I had a beer, my wife a glass of wine. I believe the explanation of a $15.00 small glass (it was a light pour) of wine was the bottles of wine were half priced? Do better for your customers, clearly provide a menu that reflects your pricing during HH. Word of mouth leaves misunderstandings to occur. read more

It was really more of a 3.5 star experience. Food - 3 stars. Then Connecticut lobster roll was overcooked, chewy and dry. I could not taste any butter or lemon as was listed in the description. The brioche roll it was on was very good. Definitely could have used more scallions for flavor, not just a couple of strands for garnish. Fries were decent but not hot. Oysters were good. Burger was good. Nothing special. We did enjoy the "bubbles & bump" which is a glass of sparkling wine with a little spoon of caviar...the bump. Service - 5 stars. I wish I could remember her name! Ambiance - 4 stars. We sat on the patio. It was nice. There are fans. There is a placescape for kids. Overall, I probably would not return here because the big draw was the lobster roll, and it was the least good part of the meal.... unless someone I was with really wanted to eat there. read more

Garbo’s - Burger - Seafood Near Me - Austin, Texas

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EXCELLENCE Found this place on a whim years back to celebrate my birthday, it's now become a staple tradition for me to come back to year after year. Humble beginnings for this restaurant! Was lucky enough to be served by one of the sisters that helped open this place with their dad, so friendly and knowledgeable and the food hits the mark every time. Not to mention a wonderful coastal atmosphere that along side attentive service really makes you feel like your home! Highly recommend this place, thank you Garbos!! read more

A nice restaurant and I had a nice server. The fish tacos unfortunately were not great. The sauce was good but I think the fish would've been better if it had been grilled because after you get through the flavor from the sauce the rest of the taco was pretty bland. The lobster roll sampler is a fantastic idea but if you're super hungry it likely will not fill you up. The key lime pie was good, definitely one of the least tart ones I've had. I'd go back to check out more stuff on their menu. read more

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I heard Garbo's is the place to go to in Austin for lobster rolls and they weren't wrong. We ordered the lobster mozzarella sticks which were okay in taste but for the price I would recommend skipping it since you only get four of them for $15. The lobster roll didn't disappoint. I went with the Maine lobster roll and it had huge chunks of meat. The roll was soft and buttery. The service was fast and friendly. The interior of the restaurant is gorgeous with a huge vaulted ceiling. read more

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We were there Saturday afternoon and had excellent food and our server, Elaine, was most pleasant and helpful with our order.

The lobster rolls were delicious! I had the Connecticut roll with warm lobster and butter! Do Good! The wife had the small truffle lobster roll with a cup of clam chowder! She was not that crazy about Lobster but she changed her tune after eating it and loved it! The Clam Chowder is some of the best I have tried! So Rich and thick. We had the smoked fish dip as an appetizer and it was so good! I would go again! read more

We really enjoyed the spot. The food was delicious. The service was good and the ambience was what you would expect from a larger restaurant. There is plenty of parking here so it's easy to get to. We came here with one child and she had crayons and toys to play with while we were eating, which we appreciated, the lobster roll was our favorite highlight on the menu. We also really enjoyed their hamburger. Very family friendly place as there's a playground area for kids to play around in. Overall, definitely recommend for your next family outing or meet up with friends like we did . read more

Brick and mortar location of the food trucks. Dropped in for an early dinner and it wasn't super crowded (which was good since the parking lot isn't huge). They had both inside and outside seating. A really nice way to wait out the evening rush hour traffic. The menu centers around seafood but there is a cheeseburger and some small fare if you're vegetarian. But let's be honest - if you're coming here you're coming for lobster rolls. Mmmm. Here's what we got: Connecticut Roll - warmish butter poached lobster on a buttery split bun Maine Roll - almost like a lobster salad (got mayo) and served cool Garbo's Signature Caviar - 30gs of caviar with Cape Cod chips, creme fraiche and chives Fish Sticks - battered up fish strips - good but has a pretty good battery crust. It's definitely not the cheapest place but it's so yummy. read more

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I'm not one to leave a review but I had the best experience with our server Michelle. He was attentive and suggested we get the crab cakes and they did not disappoint! Will come back again. read more

4.5 stars really, but after nine plus years on yelp I still don't know how to click on a half a star, oh well. I kept driving by this place on my way to different places. It is on the north side of loop 1 service road. Finally, few days ago, I decided we are going to try this colorful road side establishment, no great expectations. I was just hoping for a decent seafood meal. Well, imagine my very pleasant surprise when the calamari was the best I have had in years. My guest had the fish & chips and he loved them, said reminded him of the authentic UK side fish & chips. I had the CT. Lobster roll platter which was amazing. Service was good, place is adorable with a seaside feel. There is a wonderful playground so your kids can go play, & ample inside and outside seating. A definite return to. soon read more

Consistency is everything for me. I have frequented this restaurant & happy to report the good food quality has remained. Popped in on a Tuesday and to my surprise what I already had my heart set on was the special for the day. Normally the fish & chips runs you for $24 on Tuesday's it's now $12. Portion is big and good for 2 to share. Batter is tasty and the fries are bangin! The smoked mahi dip is still bomb dot com, came with a bunch of grilled bread slices didn't even have to ask for more. Lobster Mac and cheese is still decadent and filling. Just what I wanted from my meal. Garbo's remains to be one of my essential restaurants and go-to's on this side of town. read more

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This place was way nicer than I thought it would be! It's very cleaned up on the inside. A little outside area to run around for families with kids. There's even an Ice Cream truck parked right up to the building. A little bit on the pricy side, but I think you'll enjoy this place if you come here. We wanted to have a bunch of snacks, so we got Oysters, Calamari, and a Fried Shrimp Basket. All of it was great, except the Calamari. It just wasn't tasty (and I love calamari) the batter was very dark and didn't taste good (like at all). I think they need to change up their batter or something, cause it is not working out. Hopefully it was a once in a blue moon mistake, cause I can't imagine a somewhat high end seafood restaurant unable to make a good Calamari. I wasn't impressed with it, or the weird sauce they stuck next to it. Aside from that this place is great! Good service, good food, everybody seemed very nice so I can say good people. They did ask us if we wanted out dishes taken away when we were still eating, I don't really appreciate being rushed. I think there are better ways to go about asking us if we're ready for a check. They were winding down to close in like 35 minutes, so that's probably what that was (still annoying). Aside from a few flaws, I'm definitely coming back here! read more

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Cute place. My son took me here for a late mom's day celebration. We shared a shrimp basket and a burger. I had a sangria and he had a Long Island iced tea. The basket came with fries that did not impress. The burger was tasty, but undercooked for the requested MW. The service was on point, and the atmosphere was nicely thematic. I say, go for the "special of the day" to save some money or just share with your dining companion. Let me know what you think. read more

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My mouth is watering just thinking about Garbo's! I was brought here to celebrate my birthday and wasn't quite sure what to expect. Firstly, parking is great. Secondly, service was perfect. Zero complaints and had a very accommodating server who was patient and gave great recommendations. Third, the restaurant was beautiful. I mean just look at my place and how it was presented. Will definitely be coming back and I'll be dreaming of a lobster roll until the. read more

Garbo’s - Seafood Near Me - Austin, Texas

When I walked in and there was only one table occupied with two diners, should have been my first clue that this place is not good. Service was so-so. But the food was horrible. Fish and chips and calamari were so very greasy. I will give them kudos for cleanliness. read more

Fish and chips on the weekly special for $10 is my favorite AND The ice cream spot attached to the restaurant is superb! The pineapple swirl is delicious! read more

Garbo's is one of our fav spots in Austin! The fish and chips, lobster and salads are all amazing and consistently taste delicious. The hostess and servers are also very kind and helpful, in our last visit, Giselle was particularly helpful with our seating - especially when I have my mom with us (who is wheelchair bound). Thank you all for a great experience. read more

A bit overpriced and not as good as we hoped. The layout of the restaurant is very open on the inside and outside which we all liked. All of us ordered a different dish (lobster rolls, crab rolls, shrimp rolls) etc, but were left unimpressed for what we paid, each dish averaged between $25-$30. Each entree lacked flavor, we needed to ask for additional sauces. The service was okay, nothing to write about beyond that. I'm not sure if we'll come back to dine at Garbo's unless it's for the ambiance and a drink or two. read more

Garbo’s - Seafood Near Me - Austin, Texas

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We loved this place. Vongole pasta was delicious. Fish and chips was great (I don't know what they did with their fries but they were so good). Lobster roll was awesome. And they have a playground so kids were playing out there before and after lunch giving us adults some free time to enjoy the food. And our server was very friendly. I would definitely come here again. read more