Garbos

Garbo has been my go-to spot for lobster rolls for the past eight years, and for good reason--it's simply the best. The Maine Lobster Roll is perfection every single time: fresh, flavorful, and packed with lobster at a price that can't be beat. Their specials of the day are always creative and delicious, making it hard not to add one to my order.Today, I decided to switch it up and try their soup, and as expected, it did not disappoint. Perfectly balanced flavors, comforting, and clearly made with care.The service is always great--friendly, attentive, and efficient. If it's your first time, just a heads-up: parking can be a little confusing, but trust me, the well-buttered toast will melt your frustration away!Whether you're a lobster roll aficionado or just looking for consistently amazing seafood, Garbo is the place to be. I can't recommend it enough--hands down the best in Austin!

Everything was amazing here. Being local, I HAD to stop in and give it a try. I had the hatch chili lobster roll with Caesar salad. Worth every penny. Will was prompt and friendly.11/10 would recommend to everyone I know.

Pro tip: Check out their Tuesday all day fish and chips special. Better switch up that cheat day because you'll get a huge portion of well breaded fried fish and French fries with vinegar for a great price!Their lobster rolls also look like a great amount of lobster too!

The crab cakes are bomb!! Garbos has the sweetest vibe and I love how family oriented they are. Everyone is so sweet and the food is fresh and yummmmmyyyy.

Tasty but pricey! 4.5 stars rounded up.Great service and charming ambience, sitting indoors at the bar counter in the air conditioning. We walked over after some shopping at REI and it was the best treat. There also happened to be a little pop-up with the chef from Bacalar preparing some other menu items. We tried the oysters and they were delightful! The hardest decision is always whether to get the Connecticut or the Maine role - a good solution is to go with someone and get both and share. My partner is diabetic and can't eat bread and even remembered to take the croutons off of his side salad.

The Maine lobster roll was good and service was great but it's way overpriced for $32...this is more then the average Austinite can afford! Pricing would be more fair around the low $20's, especially for the size of this sandwich. Lobster rolls in San Francisco and New York sell for less! Would rather stick to quality seafood market up north. It's probably my first and last time here unless they change the pricing or the portions

4.5 STARS We ordered take out online from the Lamar location~ While we didn't eat at the restaurant it is quite cute inside like on diner feel very clean too~ counter with stools and some small tables, I think. Definitely tables outside plus a walk up window too! PLUS some parking also ~ The sandwiches were VERY GOOD, I didn't pick them up at the time I chose as my driveway was blocked, so about 30 mins AFTER my original pu time still tasty , I wish they would have been kept cool in the fridge but oh well. Each sandwich, a full size & a mini were full of lobster chunks NOT dribs & drabs, and the dressing was perfect too, not overdressed nor over-seasoned served a split roll (traditional for lobster rolls, I think) fresh rolls nice chew just ideal, imo. Each sandwich came with a bag of potato chips, even tho I asked for no sides but it was appreciated Lobster is always expensive so this is a splurge ~ I don't think you will be disappointed so try GARBO'S & ENJOY

Returned for the $16 Fish and Chips Tuesday Special. Portion is really great. If you're into fried fish, I would describe this as plentiful battered. It was reminiscent of pizza fritte, with fish inside of it. So less crunchy, and more so fluffy with a light exterior crunch. Personally, I'll stick with the lobster rolls. But I did appreciate the new experience!

The only place I know of in Austin that serves up authentic and sourced from Maine and Rhode Island, delicious lobster rolls! Pricey, but well worth it! They've got local beers and can make Margaritas too. This is owned and operated locally from folks that established this restaurant who hail from the Northeast. Definitely try this place! Highly recommended A++

I tried to lobster grilled cheese, lobster roll, fried mozzarella, key lime pie, and frozen lemonade. My favorites are in that order. I could probably do without the lemonade. It was just like frozen ice. But everything else-- DELICIOUS. Everything was seasoned well and had enough lobster in it. The service was so nice and attentive. There's limited parking and indoor/outdoor seating. I just parked a block away in the neighborhoods. And we sat inside by the countertops.