Garbo's - North Austin

4.6 (304)

$30 and under

Seafood

12709 N Mopac Expy, Austin, TX 78727

About this restaurant

Neighborhood gem
Romantic
Innovative

Our menu features American New England Classics with local and worldly influences pairing boutique wines, a celebration of local beers & a few NE favorite beers and a curated cocktail list, all in a comfortable, pleasantly casual atmosphere.

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Seafood, Oyster Bar
Hours of operation
Tue–Sun 11:00 am–9:00 pm
Website
http://garboslobsteratx.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive chef
Heidi Garbo
Catering
Our Food Trucks are available for catering events.

Location
12709 N Mopac Expy, Austin, TX 78727
Neighborhood
Austin
Cross street
Parmer and Mopac
Parking details
12709 N Mopac Expy Austin, TX 78727
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

House Side Salad$5.00
Arcadian Harvest Greens, Cherry Tomatoes, Croûtons & Heidi's Champagne Vinaigrette
Caesar Salad$13.00
Chopped Romaine, Croûtons, Housemade Caesar Dressing & Boquerones
Cobb Salad$13.00
Arcadian Harvest Greens, Bacon, Cherry Tomatoes, Hard Boiled Egg, Avocado, Corn, Croûtons & Heidi's Champagne Vinaigrette

Soups

Lobster Bisque
Sherry, Cream, Parsley & Lobster
- Cup$9.00
- Bowl$17.00
Clam Chowder
House Cured Bacon, Potatoes & Cherry Stone Clams
- Cup$7.00
- Bowl$13.00
Roasted Tomato Soup
Chicken Stock, Roasted Tomatoes, Garlic & Basil
- Cup$5.00
- Bowl$9.00

Small Plates

Caviar & Chips$28.00
1oz. American Wild Hackleback Caviar, Green Onion, Creme Fraîche & Cape Cod Kettle Chips
Fried Calamari$15.00
Rhode Island Point Judith with Spicy Aioli
Lobster Mac & Cheese$16.00
Macaroni with Melted Cheddar and Gouda Topped with Crispy Breadcrumbs & Butter Poached Lobster
Smoked Mahi Dip$12.00
Smoked Mahi, Garlic Aioli, Cornichons & Grilled Bread
Maine Crab Cakes$15.00
Fried Lump Crab Cakes, Arugula, Fennel, Gribiche Sauce & Mandarin Oranges
Fried Mozzarella Sticks$16.00
Made-to-Order. Served with Marinara
Avocado Toast (Sunday's Only)$10.00
Slow Dough Multigrain Toasted Bread, Roasted Cherry Tomatoes, Bacon, Avocado, and a Sunny-Side-Up Egg
Brussel Sprouts$7.00
Soy Lime Vinaigrette & Crispy Shallots
Hand Cut Fries$5.00
Served with Garlic Aioli

Lobster Rolls

Connecticut Roll$18.00
Butter Poached Maine Lobster Topped with Garbo's House Seasoning, Fresh Lemon Juice & Scallions in Our Signature Toasted New England Top-Split Bun
Maine Roll$18.00
Maine Lobster, Mayo, Celery, Lemon Zest Topped with Our House Seasoning, Fresh Lemon Juice & Scallions in Our Signature Toasted New England Top-Split Bun
Fried Lobster BLT Roll$19.00
Maine Fried Lobster, Spicy Aioli, Green Leaf Lettuce, Bacon & Roasted Cherry Tomatoes in Our Signature Toasted New England Top-Split Bun
Can't Decide Which Roll?$14.00
Add an Additional Lobster Roll for an additional charge!

Plates

All Served with Your Choice of House-Cut Fries, House Side Salad, or Cape Cod Kettle Chips

Garbo's Cheese Burger$15.00
Ground Chuck & Brisket Blend Burger Topped with White Cheddar, Roasted Cherry Tomatoes, Bacon & Garlic Aioli on a Brioche Bun
Smoked Mahi Melt$16.00
Smoked Mahi, Garlic Aioli, Roasted Tomatoes, Shredded Cabbage, Melted Cheddar Cheese On Slow Dough Sourdough Bread
Fried Shrimp Basket$15.00
Half Dozen Shrimp, Housemade Cocktail Sauce & Gribiche Sauce
Spicy Crab Roll$15.00
Lump Crab, Melted Smoked Gouda & Chopped Bacon. Topped with Spicy Aioli in Our Signature Toasted New England Top-Split Bun
Fish & Chips$16.00
Live Oak Hefeweizen Beer Batter Fried Cod Filets Served with House Cut Fries and Gribiche Sauce
Adult Grilled Cheese$13.00
White Cheddar, Smoked Gouda, Bacon & Roasted Cherry Tomatoes Melted in Slow Dough Sourdough Bread
Fish Sandwich$15.00
Blackened or Fried Cod with Gribiche Sauce, Lettuce & Roasted Cherry Tomatoes

Desserts

Heidi's Housemade Key Lime Pie
Key Lime Custard in a Graham Cracker Crust
- Slice$7.00
- Pie$35.00
Granny Garbo's Pumpkin Pie
Creamy Spiced Pumpkin Custard in a Graham Cracker Crust
- Slice$7.00
- Pie$35.00

Kids

Garbo's Kids Cheeseburger & Fries$6.00
Ground Chuck & Brisket Blend Burger Topped with White Cheddar on a Brioche Bun
Kids Grilled Cheese & Fries$4.00
White Cheddar Melted in Slow Dough Sourdough Bread
Kids Fish & Chips$7.00
Live Oak Hef Beer Batter Fried Cod Filets. Served House Cut Fries
Kids Mac & Cheese$5.00
Macaroni with Melted Cheddar and Gouda Topped with Crispy Breadcrumbs

Reviews

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4.6

(304)

4.6Food
4.7Service
4.4Ambience
4.3Value

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304 Reviews

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AustinTexasDiner Gold
Austin42 reviews
1.0
Dined on January 9, 2021
1. Overall 1
2. Food 4
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 1
Currently Garbo’s only has patio dining open. Last night we had reservations and once we arrived the only tables open were not heated - well it was 42 degrees out. The designed is really flawed once you look at it - if they are only going to do patio only seating the moveable heaters should be set up on the tables not along the wall that get the wall heaters already. Well, 10 minutes into our stay I was really cold. One of the tables along the wall was done dining so we asked the waitress if we could move to that table. That particular table had a wall heater and a moveable heater! She was hesitant saying they had people with reservations coming. Um, we had reservations?! Explained that to her and she was like OH! So, it took a little to move not long but I could see many workers beginning to move the heaters around since the heat distribution was not equitable. A whole family of 8 was without any heat too for a long, long time. Yikes. The placement of the heaters were not clearly thought through. Their patio is not set up with proper cover to protect Freon the elements or keep warm - so just beware on a cold night! Then when we closed out our waitress said she accidentally gave our ticket to another table and it’s been paid for so we needed to pay for their ticket. WHAT?? Seriously? She said it was saving us $10. Got the ticket and no, no - it was a bit more. I mean - this makes the night even worse. So - that experience will ensure I might not give them a second chance. Food was great though - too bad.
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OpenTable Diner
Richmond7 reviews
4.0
Dined on January 3, 2021
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great place to grab some casual seafood, their lobster roll is great, the lobster mac and cheese has a great portion but needs a bit more seasoning. Overall a great spot and we will definitely come back!
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ShannonO
Atlanta2 reviews
5.0
Dined on December 29, 2020
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Food was spot on, from the calamari to the lobster rolls. The cocktails were delicious, especially the Grog (not too sweet, which was nice). Great service, too!
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Guido
Austin1 review
4.0
Dined on December 24, 2020
1. Overall 4
2. Food 3
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
Overpriced. Servings were very small for the price.
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RolindaC
Austin4 reviews
4.0
Dined on March 14, 2020
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
We enjoyed a very nice birthday dinner for my 86 year old mother, at one of her favorite Austin restaurants. Great lobster rolls, crispy French fries (yes an indulgence :-). They seated us at a quiet round table where we could all talk and enjoy each other. Very good service as well.
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OpenTable Diner
Austin24 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 7, 2020
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The fish and chips were excellent!
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KimmaB
Austin1 review
5.0
Dined on March 6, 2020
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The food was so good, truly a treat. The service was absolutely wonderful. We celebrated my friend’s birthday and took up table space for over three hours!! We were never rushed, had consistent service and attention and everyone was so warm and friendly. This place is a jewel.
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bahabunny
Austin23 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 1, 2020
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great as always
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MAOrtizJr
Austin13 reviews
5.0
Dined on February 28, 2020
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
The staff was great and helpful. The food delicious.
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tarabell
Austin1 review
5.0
Dined on February 27, 2020
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
I love Garbos. Food is always amazing. Small, but thoughtful wine list. Great service. Its a go to restaurant for me.
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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Seafood, Oyster Bar
Hours of operation
Tue–Sun 11:00 am–9:00 pm
Website
http://garboslobsteratx.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive chef
Heidi Garbo
Catering
Our Food Trucks are available for catering events.

Location
12709 N Mopac Expy, Austin, TX 78727
Neighborhood
Austin
Cross street
Parmer and Mopac
Parking details
12709 N Mopac Expy Austin, TX 78727
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Salads

House Side Salad$5.00

Caesar Salad$13.00

Cobb Salad$13.00

Soups

Lobster Bisque

Clam Chowder

Roasted Tomato Soup

Small Plates

Caviar & Chips$28.00

Fried Calamari$15.00

Lobster Mac & Cheese$16.00

Smoked Mahi Dip$12.00

Maine Crab Cakes$15.00

Fried Mozzarella Sticks$16.00

Avocado Toast (Sunday's Only)$10.00

Brussel Sprouts$7.00

Hand Cut Fries$5.00

Lobster Rolls

Connecticut Roll$18.00

Maine Roll$18.00

Fried Lobster BLT Roll$19.00

Can't Decide Which Roll?$14.00

Plates

Garbo's Cheese Burger$15.00

Smoked Mahi Melt$16.00

Fried Shrimp Basket$15.00

Spicy Crab Roll$15.00

Fish & Chips$16.00

Adult Grilled Cheese$13.00

Fish Sandwich$15.00

Desserts

Heidi's Housemade Key Lime Pie

Granny Garbo's Pumpkin Pie

Kids

Garbo's Kids Cheeseburger & Fries$6.00

Kids Grilled Cheese & Fries$4.00

Kids Fish & Chips$7.00

Kids Mac & Cheese$5.00

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