Garbo's
Seafood restaurant · Milwood
12709 N Mopac Expy, Austin, TX 78727
Highlights
New England seafood, lobster rolls, crab cakes, patio dining
New England seafood, lobster rolls, crab cakes, patio dining
"Alongside its seafood offerings, the restaurant is taking pie orders for the holiday: pumpkin ($35), key lime ($35), and brown butter ($40), as well as a chocolate torte ($75). Orders must be placed 48 hours before intended pickups. Pickup: restaurant is closed on Thanksgiving and the day after. How to Book: Email hello@garboslobsteratx.com or call (512) 387-1328. (No formal deadline or specific pickup dates noted.)" - Nadia Chaudhury
"Lobster roll party? The North Austin seafood restaurant has a private dining room with subtle nautical decor and a capacity for 26 seated guests." - Erin Russell, Nadia Chaudhury
"The Parmer Point seafood restaurant has three stellar soups available: clam chowder, lobster bisque, and roasted tomato. There’s a second location on North Lamar between downtown and Clarksville and a third out in Dripping Springs. Takeout orders can be placed online; there are indoor and outdoor dine-in services." - Nadia Chaudhury
"Garbo’s might be most famous for lobster rolls, but they’re not the main reason to come here. It’s for everything else seafood— East Coast oysters, massive fried shrimp, and smoked fish dip with grilled bread. That said, the lobster rolls are good, but portions can be a little too inconsistent for a $30+ sandwich. Grab some fried shrimp or a blackened fish sandwich, then find a table on the cute, shaded patio that feels very Texas-meets-New England. " - nicolai mccrary
"Having become recently enamored with lobster rolls, I was looking forward to a hosted media happy hour at Garbo’s. While the lobster rolls (cold with mayo or hot with butter) were great — I mean, how could anything on that buttery bun not be — I was even more impressed by two unexpected standouts on the menu: smoked fish dip and crab cakes. The smoked fish dip came topped with a hot sauce that was a true kick in the pants (which I loved), while the sumptuous crab cake was seasoned to flavorful perfection. Garbo’s new location also has a great patio for enjoying these fleeting fall days." - Eater Staff
