Let's indulge for a sec and pretend we're on the East Coast.
You're taking a mid-day stroll down a sandy boardwalk, while the salty smell of the sea tickles your nose before you pick which lobster roll joint to pop into. While this isn't one of the luxuries we get to enjoy living here in Austin, it's not stopping the food scene from giving us a glimpse into the coastal lifestyle. Lobster Rolls have migrated to Austin and we're welcoming this delicious cuisine with open stomachs. Across town, you can find a roll ready for you to bite into, served hot or cold and stuffed in a perfectly buttered bun. Here's where you can find The Best Lobster Rolls In Austin.
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2905 Pearce Rd
Lobster Rolls always taste better when enjoyed waterside, and Ski Shores is the only spot in Austin where you can experience that. Theirs is made with lemon mayo, bibb lettuce, toasted brioche, a side of drawn butter for dipping, and served with a side of white cabbage slaw. Plan to go on a Friday or Sunday so you can take the boat shuttle to Ski Shores with Float On Boat Rentals. You can book your trip here for $49 a person.
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Cousins Maine Lobster Rolls truck moves around to different locations in Austin, so be sure to check their schedule for each week and see if they'll be in your neck of the woods. On their menu, you'll find two different lobster rolls to choose from: Maine which comes served chilled with a touch of mayo, or Connecticut, served warm with butter and lemon. You can make it a combo for a few bucks more by adding chips, tots, or a whoopie pie, and a drink. They also have other lobster specialties like a Lobster Grilled Cheese, Lobster Tots, Lobster tacos, and more. If you're wanting to serve lobster rolls at home, consider ordering one of their at-home lobster roll kits.
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615 S Lamar Blvd
In the back of Eberly there's a piece of living history - the Cedar Tavern Bar built in 1886 that came all the way from Greenwich Village in NYC. Besides getting to sit at this stunning bar and sip on some cocktails, you can also order from the Cedar Tavern food menu. There you'll find their Mini Lobster Roll that comes dripping with drawn butter and garnished with chives. You can order some more snacks off this menu too, like crab cakes, brisket sliders, oysters and more.
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Various Locations
It came into town as another food truck, and now Garbo's has three locations around Austin. Like many other transplants, they found their beloved traditional food missing from the food scene and stepped up to provide. They serve New England Cuisine with an Austin twist, whipping up some of the best lobster rolls in town. You can get a Connecticut Roll (butter-poached Maine lobster topped with their house seasoning, lemon juice, and scallions on a top-split bun), Maine Roll (chilled Maine lobster, mayo, celery, lemon, and house seasoning on a top-split bun), or a seasonal lobster roll.
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1200 W 6th St
This friendly neighborhood seafood joint with iconic yellow and white awnings over in Clarksville is known for their raw bar, fresh, delicious seafood, and especially their lobster roll. Grab the perfect spot under an umbrella on the patio and bite into the sweet n buttery roll as you take in the European vibes from this streetside eatery. Served with Clark's fries (on our list of some of Our Favorite Fries in Austin) or slaw, either choice is only going to enhance the flavors dripping from the roll.
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200 Congress Ave
With a name like Mason's Famous Lobster Rolls you know you're getting the real deal. Their lobster comes straight from the waters of Maine, ensuring you are served the best. With ingredients this fresh, they are able to stick to the basics by serving their rolls with no bells or whistles; just a little lemon, butter, mayo, and celery. They have a few variations of lobster rolls to choose from, but if you're extra hungry you should go for The Bar Harbor, which comes with extra meat from a 1 1/4 lb. lobster (including tail) prepared as any of your favorite Mason's Famous Rolls.
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4119 Guadalupe St.
This beloved seafood market with a delectable kitchen is serving up the bounty of the sea in some stunning dishes. Their lobster roll is the perfect example, served with simplicity and as close to tradition as they can get. Simply made with brown butter, dukes mayo, celery, and chives on a split top bun, you just can't go wrong. Find it on their lunch and dinner menus.
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75 Rainey St
You're doing a night on Rainey and you're hangry. Sure, you can hit up the usual night-out spots, but when have you ever had LOBSTER while bar hopping? The Happy Lobster completely changes the game when it comes to late-night eats, with menu items like fresh lobster rolls on buttery buns and lobster grilled cheese. Add some Old Bay seasoned fries and you've got yourself one of the best food truck meals one could possibly experience.
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1400 S Congress Ave
The ideal ending to a long day of shopping on Soco takes place on Perla's patio. Imagine sipping on a crisp, refreshing glass of rosé, patiently waiting for your lobster roll that's on the way. While it is one of the pricier lobster rolls in town, it does come with immaculate vibes (and a side of crispy herb fries or daikon slaw).
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1100 S Lamar Blvd
TLC is a family-friendly, indoor and outdoor space, with great drinks, regional Texas fare, and seafood. On their menu, you'll find their lobster roll which comes with a whole Maine lobster prepared to your liking, either hot and butta'd or cold and dressed.
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