Great great great !!!!! Amazing lobster and good pricing ! Defiantly worth every dollar of it !! Thanks guys

Took us years to finally make it in and I'm currently obsessed. We took a trip to Boston and had the most amazing lobster rolls, since our return I've been trying to scratch the itch for my craving and Garbo's did it. Their lobster bisk was out of the world, the chunks of lobster were perfection and served at the perfect temp. Lobster rolls are a little small but heaven sent for sure!!! Love that they gave our kids goldfish and crayons along with the playground to keep them entertained so we could actually talk. Service has always been good, nothing incredible but good and reliable, that's all I can ask for. Sundays there is a cute little farmers market out front too that we like to walk thru. The one thing that keeps us from frequenting more often is the price for us to eat there as a family. It was $242 before tip this last time for what feels like a light lunch. I understand these are quality and luxury ingredients just hard to justify when the lobster roll isn't the size of my head like in Boston. But still we love it here and will continue to be back. 4 stars because we love it but portions for price could be better imo. read more

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Hubby and I decided to have a date night since the weather was perfect for sitting outside. We ordered a dozen oysters--so delicious! Their cocktail sauce was the best. We tried three different kinds of oysters and definitely preferred the Crowes Pasture; the other two were too salty for us. We also shared a bowl of clam chowder, which had the perfect consistency and was very filling. Hubs ordered the Connecticut Lobster Roll, featuring buttery lobster with a side of fries. The fries were okay, but nothing special. I had the 3 Mini Rolls: Connecticut, Maine, and Special. They had the perfect amount of lobster, and the bread was buttery and delicious too! read more

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TLDR: Pricey, but worth every bite! Every Saturday at the Wolf Ranch Farmer's Market there's a food truck called Garbo's. Finally tried the lobster roll there, and it's excellent! This version is called 'Connecticut Style'. Extra points for the New England style stand-up bun, toasted with a little butter. Actually, make that a *lot* of butter! Delish and will return for seconds! This place scores a 5 out of 5 on the 'CTJ Scale', as noted below. 5 out of 5 stars: Come-to-Jesus good. Would be OK passing away after finishing a plate here. 4 out of 5 stars: Come-to-Mary good. Would be OK having a nosh here with Mother Mary. 3 out of 5 stars: Come-to-Joseph good. Would be OK having a beer here with Jesus' Dad. 2 out of 5 stars: Come-to-the-Apostles good. Meh. Wouldn't have my last supper here. 1 out of 5 stars: Come-to-Nobody good. I wouldn't have my penultimate supper here, either. read more

Garbo's Lobster Truck - The 'Connecticut' style lobster roll. Yum!!! - Food Trucks Near Me - Austin, Texas

Excellent food and friendly staff- went the the food truck at an event at Pease Park. Ordered the Connecticut Lobster roll with a salad and drink ($22)- the lobster had large warm pieces mixed with melted butter inside a toasted buttered roll- satisfied the east coast lobster roll craving! read more

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Fantastic! Can't believe I'm just now getting around to checking this place out. Living in Texas it's hard to find good seafood. This place has a lot of the classics that you'd find while living in the coast. Oysters, clam chowder, fish & chips, etc. Aside from the food, the decor was pretty cool. Definitely has a coastal vibe. I ordered the lobster roll, which was incredible. Will be back to try the other goodies. read more

Garbo's Lobster Truck - Lobster Roll - Food Trucks Near Me - Austin, Texas

Hit up Barton Creek farmer's market one fine Texas weekend morning - only to fined this fine lobster truck parked at the end. Initially I tried to avoid the lure (I mean it's the morning right - that's breakfast taco time and they do have Taco Deli tacos there), but the thought of oozy buttery lobster bits beckoned with the siren's call of the sea. Alas - I was drawn to the humming truck to order one Connecticut Style lobster roll (that's butter poached Maine lobster with house seasoning, lemon juice, scallions and a New England top-split (more buttered) bun). It's slightly pricey at $18 - but if you add another one (which I did) - the second one is only $15. (Oops - yeah pricey and I just spent $33). I opted for even more butter - but you could always go for the Maine style for the second one (chilled Maine lobster, mayo, celery, lemon zest with house seasoning, lemon juice and scallions on the same buttery New England split top bun). If I had a complaint here is that the sandwiches always seem so small (but they make up for it in sheer decadent richness). Sandwiches come with potato chips, side salad or jalapeño slaw. And if you aren't into lobster (say what???? that better be a shellfish allergy) - you can opt for a burger, salad or spicy shrimp roll (but not if you have a shellfish allergy here either). Of the lobster trucks in town - Garbo's is hands down my favorite. read more

Garbo's Lobster Truck - Connecticut Style lobster roll - Food Trucks Near Me - Austin, Texas

Adorable Maine inspired restaurant with a small but full bar. I have been here twice for lunch and had the lobster roll with slaw. The LR was delicious and generous with the lobster. Slaw was very bland. Next time had the bowl of lobster bisque and side Cesar salad. Soup was amazing and the bowl was huge. There was less lobster then I hoped so for nearly the same price point the roll was a better choice. Cesar salad was also very bland. Over all I will be back and will stick with the lobster roll read more

We had a great visit here with the family. Tried a little of everything! It was a little wait but worth it and the service was wonderful. They even had little goldfish for the kids. Their Mac and cheese was ok a little bland. The fries were great. I enjoyed my lobster grilled cheese it was very rich though so took half home. The spicy shrimp fries were phenomenal and a meal in itself. Salad was fresh. The tomatoes tasted like they were home grown. Oysters were fresh and tasty. The caviar was great but would not recommend for the price tag. Mixed Drinks were $12 but were very strong. Loved them in their old location, this one was even better! Can't wait to go back read more

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Cute New England style lobster place (north mopac location). The food was definitely on the pricier side but the lobster roll did not disappoint. Jalapeno slaw was also great. The fish sandwich was a little on the bland side, as were the hand cut fries. However the decor and the outdoor seating area are really top notch. Excellent place for a family meal with large groups, kids, dogs, etc. read more

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If you are craving lobster rolls, this truck is a MUST!! I haven't yet made it to the Garbo's restaurant but I was super excited to try this food truck. I made the arrangements for this truck to come out to my neighborhood (I'm on my HOA Social Committee) and everyone was extremely impressed. I had a great experience working with Samantha and Heidi to ensure a successful event. They even send a Pre-Order link that allows you to designate the exact time you will be arriving. The crew was phenomenal and customer service top-notch! They arrived early and found the perfect spot at our location. Now the food....y'all...phenomenal!!! You have the choice between the Connecticut Style Lobster Roll (warm) and the Maine Lobster Roll (cold...but on a warm buttery roll of course). They also have other offerings. We got both kinds of rolls and shared them. They were both amazing!! They had very generous heaps of lobster on them. The Connecticut was nice, buttery and flavorful and the Maine Lobster Roll had a delicious zesty lemony kick to it. For a side we got the salad they offered and also the jalapeño slaw. The salad had an amazing vinaigrette dressing that I wish I had the recipe for. I was sharing with my fiancé and may have taken a bit more than my share (shhh). I also loved the jalapeño slaw. Not only was it beautiful but the hint of jalapeños gave it a unique kick. My Mama in Law was the only one that didn't order a lobster roll. She ended up ordering the Spicy Shrimp Roll and, based on how quickly she devoured it...I would say she was not disappointed. I really hope this food truck continued success. After trying the food truck I am now looking forward to checking out the restaurant! read more

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Words fall short to describe Garbo's. The food, service and atmosphere are consistently superior. Freshly prepared food, attentive and helpful service and a fun environment for a special date; or the entire family. If there's anything I miss from Austin; Garbo's is #1 on my list. Highly recommended for seafood lovers or beef eaters. read more

I'm from New Hampshire, close to the border of Maine so you KNOW I know good seafood when I come across it. Me and one of my friends came here for a casual weekend brunch and were greeted with a talented acoustic set and the kindest staff to seat us in the darling outdoor patio. If you ask me, it gets the stamp of approval for all things seafood related!!!! Staff was well educated in their menu selection and attentive to our needs the entire time (timing our Electric Jellyfish beautifully may I add) Coincidentally we sat next to the owners mother and grandfather and they were the sweetest people ever. Loved learning about their family business and spirit of their long earned business hustle. Do yourself a favor and visit this location. It is family friendly with a small playground, plenty of delicious cocktails, and fresh seafood ready for you to enjoy. read more

Garbo's Lobster Truck - Little side complimentary space - Food Trucks Near Me - Austin, Texas

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My husband and I tried this at Meanwhile Brewing. He got the Maine Lobster Roll and I ordered the Spicy Crab Roll. He said his was good. Mine I feel, had more bacon than crab and there wasn't a whole lot of stuff to it. It was like they just topped a folded piece of toast with minimal crab, tons of bacon and butter. 2.5 out of 3. Flavor was alright. read more

My hubby had to work on a site that was near The republic square park, so my mom and I decided to wait at the park. We noticed two food trucks and one was Garbo's. Someone that used to work at Garbo's stated they had really good lobster roll, so I text the hunny and came right over. He ordered the spicy crab roll, I ordered the Connecticut Lobster roll with the ginger brew and my mom got the burger with avocado. All the food was delicious even after finding out my husband and I accidentally switched our orders but it was a pleasant mistake. lol I preferred the crab roll but they were both delicious and the bread was oh so good as well. The lobster roll could have more lobster meat but it was still tasty. My mom really like her burger and she is very picky, i'm sure that burger is really good and its a nice size patty too. The ginger brew is really good but it does have a kick to it and you can feel it in your throat. lol I definitely recommend this place and I will return for more. Its nice having the truck at the park. read more

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The experience was alright there was nothing that blew me away.The one thing that did was the 8% service charge that showed up on the tab. I think you should give the customer the choice to pay this fee by telling them upfront instead of letting them find out when closing the tab. So for that I give this a 2 star rating. read more

Garbo's Lobster Truck - Wednesday is $10 Lobster special. - Food Trucks Near Me - Austin, Texas

So I saw online this food truck would be in the neighborhood one weekend. I have been giving numerous ones a try. The burger is an easy pass (should have known for a lobster truck) It has almost no taste and it possible the most bland burger I've ever had, I had to put seasoning salt on it to make it edible. Have y'all heard of seasoning? Serious question. The lobster roll was alright, however it was about 50% bread (which is good mind you) Neither is something I'd have again. Ingredients seemed fresh and the truck was clean however. Just the flavor wasn't there. read more

The lobster grilled cheese is to die for! It's $19 but well worth it- they do NOT skimp on the lobster!!! The Cole slaw was also very very tasty! I'll order this every time! read more

Garbo's Lobster Truck - Lobster grilled cheese - Food Trucks Near Me - Austin, Texas

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So glad Garbo's opened up here in Austin. The closest to authentic northeast meals I've eaten. Always make my way to their food truck when I'm in the area! read more

I love Garbo's. I remember they came to UT as a food truck during a football game and my friend and I were starving so we ordered some rolls. They were delicious, the bun was so buttery, and there were also a good amount of lobster. It's definitely on the more expensive side for a meal, but seafood in Austin can only be so cheap. I would splurge any day for Garbo's, and I wish there was one closer to me. read more

Garbo's Lobster Truck - Food Trucks Near Me - Austin, Texas

Not worth it. Tons of money for that lobster roll, which is chilled lobster by the way. Two rolls isn't enough for one person, and each roll they skimp you out in the lobster. No thanks. read more

Garbo's Lobster Truck - Food Trucks Near Me - Austin, Texas

I never had lobster until I came here and now I'm hooked. The Connecticut Roll with fries is my go-to. It always hits the spot. I do wish they put a little more lobster (maybe the food shows have fooled me?). The fries are amazing. I get the garlic aioli to dip the fries. Their burger is honestly one of the best I've ever had. I recently tried their crab cakes and those were tasty, too with a good sauce. They came with a little salad that was deeeelish and fresh! I want to try everything on the menu. I also tried Connors Creamery while there and got the strawberry ice cream with Capn Crunch berries. Super impressed! read more

Garbo's Lobster Truck - Ice cream - Food Trucks Near Me - Austin, Texas

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I try to a reasonable Yelper. I'm not hell bent on doing the math but most of my reviews I try to be upbeat and point out the positive versus the negative. I only have 63 one star snubs out of 731 in my adventure at online reviewing. On my last review of Garbo's it was a three stars thanks to a gruff employee which turned out to be directly related to the owner. I've since had Garbo's a few times without the attitude. In fact, since they have been showing up at Desert Door out in Driftwood it's nothing but 10 stars y'all. Super friendly staff paired with a more southwestern focus thanks to the venue. Flavorfull additions such as poblano and cojita cheese....Maine and Connecticut move yo ass over...It's time for Tex-Mex elements to shine. Other dishes have been stellar on my visits. Blue crab nachos being one. Initially tasting a friends I pointed out the queso should be layered between the chips every dish afterward reflected a change in prep. Going back to the old and now long gone Chelsea Street Pub in Barton Creek Mall I pointed out the pile of nachos was abit out of date. Used to be a foot tall pile of chips and a couple of ladles of cheese over the top and call it good. Employees made some minor adjustments ending in stellar results. Use the same amount of queso to keep the costs the same yet alter the way you disperse it to make it a better dish. Brilliant blackened shrimp tacos, clam chowder, burgers, and blue crab bacon roll that won my heart. Keep sending that truck to Driftwood!!!!!!! read more

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Uhm, wow, you need this in your life. I've been in Austin for years now, and their lobster grilled cheese is one of the best things I've eaten so far. Very generous with the lobster meat portions, the cheese was melted perfectly, the bread toasted to perfection, and then you get the zip from the tomato. Just freaking heaven. You're also given a choice of side, and again, omg even the croutons in salad were amazing. I don't know where they're usually located but they came by our office building, and I can't wait to try other menu items when they come back! A little more than I would normally pay for a sandwich but absolutely freaking worth it. I seriously can't say enough good things about this place! read more

Garbo's Lobster Truck - Side salad, these croutons though - Food Trucks Near Me - Austin, Texas

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We've been looking for some good, old-fashioned fish and chips in Central Texas since we moved here. After picking up my hungry husband at the airport (and before the last hour of our drive home), we found this place, thanks to our fellow Yelpers. You didn't let us down! This is a charming place that makes you feel as if you had flown to Maine. I felt like I could look out the windows and see the ocean just over the parking lot. The decor is homey and inviting. It's a little pricey, but the proportions are HUGE - so sharing an order is advised. Service was swift and attentive. The bathrooms were super clean and well stocked. Oh, yes, and the food? Fandamntastick! Highly recommend. Bryant was fabulous. read more

Garbo's Lobster Truck - Homey atmosphere. Very relaxing. - Food Trucks Near Me - Austin, Texas

I ordered the spicy crab roll which was delicious!! I did try a bite of one of the lobster rolls which did taste good, but I definitely would prefer the crab roll over it. They also have burgers if you are not a seafood fan. read more

Garbo's Lobster Truck - Spicy crab roll - Food Trucks Near Me - Austin, Texas

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We came in today and had called ahead to make a reservation. The table was ready and set up exactly like I wanted. A+ Our server was great, she took her time in explaining and was on point. A+ We started with the calamari appetizer. It was well fried and seasoned. It was small for the price but you could tell it was quality. Our 2 year old has the kids fish and chips. It was a quality piece of fish. Our 5 year old devoured his warm butter lobster roll. He thought it was great. My mother in law (we celebrated her birthday) also really enjoyed her warm butter lobster roll. My father and law and I had the special. It was a fried lobster BLT. It sounded great but unfortunately neither of us liked it. It was heavy and greasy and while I saw lots of lobster in it, I tasted nothing other than oil/fried taste. It was a beautiful sandwich but I didn't enjoy it at all. My father in law didn't either. The Brussels sprouts were delicious and the side salad was great. The dressing was wonderful. I'm just bummed that at $17 something a pop the fried lobster sandwich was so disliked. They brought us a blueberry whoopie pie on the house for my MIL's birthday. I'm giving 4 stars because other than the fried lobster sandwiches, everything was on point. The service and hospitality earned them an extra star. read more

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The Connecticut lobster roll is my new guilty pleasure!! It is absolutely amazing. We have now eaten here three times and it has been awesome each time. Thank you guys for the consistency and great food!! read more

+ lobster bisque: very good, and adequate amount of lobster (though to-go container didnt make it appear to be enough) - some things overpriced - spicy crab roll: very bland and not nearly enough crab. needs maybe some sort of dip, and a lot more crab. * note: listed as food truck, but this location is a full on restaurant read more

Disappointed, portion size was poor and there was no flavor. Maybe they were to busy? They had no sides ONLY Cape Code chips! But I had to wait 25 minutes and they told me 10. Everyone behind me go their food before we did. I will not go back. read more

Garbo's Lobster Truck - They call this is a roll? Notice there's hardly anything in it and it was flavorless. - Food Trucks Near Me - Austin, Texas

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Before reading this review, you need know something about me. I freakin' love shellfish!!! Crab is my absolute favorite food stuff (from animals) on earth. I've always suspected that lobster should be up there, too, but every time I try lobster, it is an overcooked, rubbery disappointment that costs way too much. I've had it prepared every which way, but the meal always ends with me saying, "Meh. What's the big deal with lobster anyway?" (For more on that reaction, this is a fun read: http://deadspin.com/how-to-cook-lobster-tails-a-guide-for-people-who-dont-5979160). I figured I'd just have to plan a vacation to Maine some day where I could taste the good stuff, fresh from the ocean and prepared the way it should be. Suddenly over the past couple of months, I've noticed a few new food trucks popping up advertising New England-style lobster rolls. Some surprisingly delicious eats can be had from the trucks in our local scene, so decided to give lobster another try. My first stop was a different truck, not Garbo's, and it was okay but nothing I'd want to go out of my way to repeat. Then I began to see the photos from Garbo's... the giant chunks of succulent lobster, very lightly dressed, and bursting from the top of the roll. I read about how she comes from a family in the lobster business and that she ships her fish fresh daily from the east coast. She even served it two ways, either with lemon tarragon butter or traditional mayo dressing. I knew I had to go there, that *this* could be the lobster for me. First try was a bust: I arrived too late (75 minutes after opening) and she was sold out for the day. "Never mind the apologies, I'll take whatever you have," I say. Clam chowder it was, and what a delight! Delicate and plentiful chunks of perfectly cooked clams, with tender potatoes and crispy bacon in a buttery, creamy broth. OMG, heavenly on a brisk day. Soooo good. Next time was the charm: got in line a few minutes before opening, my heart racing with anticipation. I ordered the $16 lobster roll meal, Connecticut style (with the lemon butter dressing), served with Cape Cod kettle chips, slaw, and a bottle of Maine Root ginger beer. It was windy and chilly outside after a night of spring hail storming, so our group huddled in a sun beam and proceeded to chow down. Ahhhhhhh! Angels singing! Finally, the perfectly cooked lobster meat I'd known had to exist somewhere in this town! Mild, plump, tender, juicy, abundant, and fresh-fresh-fresh! I could have done without the Sweetish Hill bun (which was totally fine), as I only wanted to be alone with my preshhhhh-cious sea floor walker.... Maybe Heidi will read this review and begin offering the gluten-free lobster roll option, served on a bed of 3 bibb lettuce leaves for making perfectly delicate lobster lettuce wraps? Not into lobster (or maybe can't stand the idea of a $16 lunch at a truck)? Garbo's usually has another option or two as daily specials that could get you under $10-11. The two times I've been, the special has been crab salad sliders, and you best believe I'll be trying that next. Know before you go: FB and Twitter (linked from the top left corner of the Garbo's website) are the most up-to-date ways to find out where the truck will be parked each day and when they will be open. She sticks mostly to north Austin locations around 183 & Mopac, but I heard her say she is going to start doing a Monday lunch downtown sometime soon. Go now before she runs out! read more

One word. YUM! I got the lobster meal and the lobster is super fresh and tasty! They also give you a decent portion, but you are paying $16. I would recommend the hot buttered roll and that makes all the difference. The bread itself is to die for! I'm just not a fan of everything cold. The chips are good. Even the cole slaw is good and I really don't typically like cole slaw. The meal also comes with a nice drink. I got the mandarin orange maine root soda. The owner is from Connecticut and says she gets the lobster shipped in overnight. Right now, the truck comes by our office on 360 (3900 N Capital of TX) for lunch time from about 1130-1pm on Friday's. It's their second week here. Definitely, I would recommend trying it out, but probably not something I would do too often! read more

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So I originally had a 5-star rating and a review draft for Garbo's, just never got around to posting it. I've always gotten lobster rolls whenever they stop by my office at the Arboretum location and each time it's been great. Today I had a craving for lobster rolls and saw that they were at the GM location off Parmer so I went there to get my fix. I was kind of disappointed when I got my roll cause there was definitely a lack of lobster. Usually they come stuffed with lobster meat so I'm not sure what happened. The portion was quite small compared to all the other times I've had their rolls because usually it would fill me up, but not today. Needless to say, I'm still willing to give them another chance because it is really delicious. Their lobster is very tender and everything compliments perfectly. Crossing my fingers that the next time I go back it won't be like this time. I've posted pics to you can see the difference too. read more

Garbo's Lobster Truck - delicious - Food Trucks Near Me - Austin, Texas

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I had a lobster roll done Maine style. The serving size of lobster was humble at best. The taste and quality was top notch, however I'm not a lobster enthusiast or lobster connoisseur. However I am aware of cheating by mixing lobster near with langostino, which didn't happen here. Around these this is top notch quality. The serving is disappointing for the price a grown hungry adult will need two to be satisfied. The lobster roll is distinct and I'm aware is importantes from Maine like the lobster. My lobster roll came with cape cod kettle potato chips. In short if you got the money to blow this is great lobster roll. If you're not into lobster you probably won't believe the hype because of the small serving size you're giving foe the price, but that's lobster for you...no Crabby Patties here. read more

Garbo's is our fave spot in the Austin area. DELICIOUS food, East Coast ambience, outdoor area for the kids... 10/10 read more

Garbo's Lobster Truck - Food Trucks Near Me - Austin, Texas

Disappointed. Small portions. Also, hardly any lobster on the hotdog roll they give you. Overpriced. I never went back

Ordered some lobster Roles on 9/10/20 while the Truck was in my daughters community. I have never had a Lobster Roll before. I first noticed that the sandwich was fairly small for the price. It also smelled a little fishy. It tasted better than it smelled. It had a good bit of Lobster on the sandwich. I would have preferred more mayo and a little more seasoning. read more

With work being miles away, we were interested in trying something different for lunch and Garbo's was on the list. The lunch menu was small and didn't offer a variety, so we decided to order the namesake of the establishment. We each ordered a variation of the lobster rolls which included boiled, fried, and in a BLT. Each dish came with either french fries or a salad. My lobster roll was more traditional and was mixed with mayonnaise. The bread was extremely flavorful, and the lobster salad was delicious. The BLT lobster roll was mixed with bacon and was quite good, but I did not try the fried roll. The flavor profiles were excellent. But, the portions are small. Either way, give the lobster roll a try!! read more

Garbo's Lobster Truck - Lobster roll!! - Food Trucks Near Me - Austin, Texas

WORST EXPERIENCE EVER. It was the most expensive, disappointing, ridiculously small lobster roll I have ever had, ever. Food was incredibly small for the price you pay. ALSO, the engage in subversive and unscrupulous business practices by charging a 15% service charge, which you are likely to not see, while still presenting a tip line, to TIP THEM EXTRA, to what they are already charging you. Other places used to do this and they stopped. This is crappy business tactics and they will take you for your money. DON'T GO! read more

Stopped by for lunch, they posted on FB they were open for business @ 11:30am, swung by from my office and had 2 people in front of me in the line at like 11:35am. Boyfriend got the Connecticut and I got the Maine Roll. They were amazingly yummy and so tasty. Meal comes with food, 2 sides and a drink! Blueberry soda is so BOMB! $34 total so a bit heavy on the price for lunch, but yum at the lobster! Tempted to try the soups and ceviche next time! Yay! Ps. The sodas are twist off. I wish I knew that before I sillily approached and try to take the top off with a bottle opener haha. read more

Garbo's Lobster Truck - Thursdays behind Amy's ice cream/ office buildings etc. - Food Trucks Near Me - Austin, Texas

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