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The Garden at The 704, Austin, TX

The Garden at The 704

4.4
4.4
103 Reviews
$30 and under
Seafood
Inspired by The North End in Boston, The Garden strives to bring an authentic Italian seafood experience to the South Austin area.
Carefully curated by chef Tim Lane, our seasonal menu features only the freshest ingredients with seafood flown in from the northeast and herbs picked from our very own gardens.
From bites + beer to full entrees as well a variety of wine and craft cocktails, we have something for everyone! Join us at any of our three locations in South Austin, Bee Cave, or Georgetown for brunch, lunch + dinner!

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2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 11 times today

Additional information

  • Dining style

    Casual Dining

  • Cuisines

    Seafood, Italian, American

  • Hours of operation

    Brunch Sat, Sun 10:00 am–3:00 pm Lunch Daily 11:00 am–3:00 pm Happy Hour Mon 11:00 am–9:00 pm Tue–Sun 3:00 pm–6:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 3:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 3:00 pm–10:00 pm

  • Phone number

    (512) 746-8858

  • Payment options

    AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa

  • Dress code

    Casual Dress

  • Executive chef

    Tim Lane

  • Neighborhood

    South Austin

  • Parking details

    Public Lot

  • Additional

    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Delivery, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wine

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What 103 people are saying

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4.4
4.4 based on recent ratings
  • 4.4Food
  • 4.3Service
  • 4.4Ambience
  • 4.2Value

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  1. Jessicamart

    Austin

    5 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    overall5food5service4ambience5
    Was great! Service was a little slow to start but picked up and the food was delicious!
  2. OpenTable Diner

    Austin

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined 7 days ago

    overall1food2service1ambience3
    Reservation was ready and easy to get seated. Food took forever to come out, it was cold when we got it. Staff was confused on what order was ours and took a plate from our table then served it to another person (which shouldn’t have been done — Unsanitary). afterwards they told us they no longer had lobster (maybe 30+ mins after we ordered and waited— told us to order something else) and later said they did haha it. Overall they were very confused on orders. Crab cakes were also very salty which made them unenjoyable.
  3. Bill

    Austin

    2 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on March 11, 2023

    overall3food4service2ambience3
    Food was okay, reasonable value. Service was very very slow. 45 minutes to get our order. Has some potential but needs to mature a bit..
  4. OpenTable Diner

    El Paso

    14 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    14 reviews

    Dined on March 10, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great food! Great staff!! Crab cakes super fresh!
  5. mark

    San Francisco

    25 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    25 reviews

    Dined on March 10, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We enjoyed a nice evening outside where we dined on cocktails, wine, charcuterie board and potatoes. Everything was delish and we were both impressed. Def will be going back and recommend this restaurant! Thank you Gracie for taking good care of us.
  6. OpenTable Diner

    Austin

    5 reviews

    4.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on March 6, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    Not too bad it’s a bit tucked away so if your looking for something a bit more low key I say go! Will be going back!
  7. BevBrian

    Austin

    4 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on March 4, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Food was fresh, well prepared. Service was great!
  8. OpenTable Diner

    Austin

    1 review

    vip
    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 4, 2023

    overall3food4service1ambience4
    Good food, terrible service
  9. DeeF

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 1, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Garden is truly amazing! I love this place and will continue to recommend this place
  10. OpenTable Diner

    Detroit

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on February 26, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    We decided to dine here not knowing they had brunch. I’m new to Austin and love finding spots to dine and have a cocktail. The place has the type of vibe I love. Simple design, clean and modern. Service was great. The food even better. We came for the lobster roll but they were out so we had other dishes. I had the crab cakes eggs bendice which was delectable. He had the salmon sandwich which he enjoyed for drinks we had the expresso martini which was delicious. We will definitely be back maybe for an evening date.
  11. Kicka

    San Francisco

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on February 17, 2023

    overall4food5service3ambience3
    Great food in a pretty low key interiors and ambiance. I will go back for the food!
  12. OpenTable Diner

    San Antonio

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 15, 2023

    overall2food2service3ambience4
    Had to check this place out because of the good reviews however I’m here to write a bad one. The food was not good at all. We went out for Valentine’s Day but I think we could have made a better meal at home. The lobster bisque was so watery, rigatoni pasta was missing salt and garlic, the sciliano sandwich was so dry and the aioli sauce tasted like what I imagine boys gym socks to taste like. All in all, horrible food. The staff looked like they were scrambling so maybe they had a waitstaff making the food. I would NOT recommend!
  13. OpenTable Diner

    Central Texas

    4 reviews

    1.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on February 14, 2023

    overall1food1service1ambience2
    Our reservation was at 8:30pm. We felt rushed the whole time. The staff was non existent. I get it was 30 minutes before they close, but don’t take a reservation if you don’t plan on giving good customer service. This was a Monday before Valentine’s Day.
  14. Nope

    Austin

    10 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on February 14, 2023

    overall3food2service3ambience4
    Our appetizers were delicious! We had the shishito peppers and brussel sprouts. However, our main dishes were not as good. A few of us ordered the fettuccine with lobster and had to ask for salt and cheese because the dish had zero flavor whatsoever. Our waiter also forgot one persons order and took another girls order down completely wrong. It was a very meh experience and meal.
  15. debbieb

    Minneapolis

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on February 12, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Tried the brunch/lunch today and every dish we ordered was fabulous. Ambiance and service great. We will be back!
  16. Tjlatx

    Austin

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 10, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience5
    This is a beautiful semi-casual restaurant. Atmosphere was perfect for a birthday dinner with family. Food was outstanding. Quiet enough for conversation. We had a fantastic evening. Will definitely go back.
  17. RandyP

    Hawaii

    6 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on February 8, 2023

    overall4food5service5ambience4
    Great meal
  18. ML70

    Dallas

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on February 3, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience4
    The food and drinks were great. Loved the Lavender lemon cocktail! and pizza, but everything we had was delicious and fresh tasting.
  19. MikeH

    Denver

    17 reviews

    5.0

    17 reviews

    Dined on January 28, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience4
    Pizza was delicious but the crust was burned . Service was excellent
  20. OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 22, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Probably has potential to be really loud during busy hrs, but lunch time was great!
  21. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 20, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Very enjoyable place! Staff are friendly & attentive. Food is excellent & portions are very generous. It was perfect for my husband & I.
  22. OpenTable Diner

    San Antonio

    3 reviews

    vip
    1.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on January 19, 2023

    overall1food1service3ambience5
    We went there for dinner. Too expensive. Not impressed by the pizza.
  23. OpenTable Diner

    Austin

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 14, 2023

    overall2food2service5ambience3
    Do have to start with saying we were coming in with some expectations having lived in boston and craving a new england menu. Frutti mare was over-fried (dark) and lobster roll (garden style) waaay too much mayo and liquid. BUT good amount of lobster. Service was great however and attentive. Not sure we’d come back.. maybe for drinks and pizza?
  24. Laurie

    Los Angeles

    12 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on January 8, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Wonderful thin crust pizza. Just like back east. Service was perfect. Pasta and meat sauce delicious. Will be back.
  25. OpenTable Diner

    Austin

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 7, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great family meal! All the favors were great!
  26. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 5, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    Excellent service and great pizza. We ordered the margherita pizza and the papardelle pasta. The pasta was lackluster compared to the pizza (which was cooked in a pizza oven!) but overall everything was very good. Nice ambience. Our server was very attentive. I would recommend the margherita pizza and will go again.
  27. DouglasO

    Dallas

    10 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on December 31, 2022

    overall4food4service5ambience4
    Reliable quality food with a unique flair and a neighborhood feel.
  28. rachelb

    Austin

    1 review

    vip
    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 16, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great food, Italian Boston style with homemade pasta, pizza and good seafood! Great ambience and cocktails too. Recommend the North End cocktail
  29. PRSB

    Austin

    1 review

    vip
    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 16, 2022

    overall3food5service1ambience5
    Our meal was good but unfortunately the service was extremely slow. The waitress kept disappearing and every time we asked for something it took 5 - 10 minutes for her to get it. And they weren’t crowded.
  30. Marine782

    Austin

    247 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    247 reviews

    Dined on December 15, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    My wife and I have been wanting to try this restaurant for sometime and we were not disappointed. Being from New England (and wife from Southern Spain) we are both seafood lovers. Therefore, we shared an order of mussels (mostly average size with a few plump ones) that were amazing; and each had the lobster roll with fingerling potatoes. The roll was absolutely one of the best I have ever had (and I have had many). Tremendous amount of lobster and the perfect bun (Connecticut style). Plenty of cold beer and other drinks. Our server, Adrianna C, was fantastic. Very friendly, attentive and knowledgeable about the food choices. She said she works on Tuesday and Thursday so I recommend you go on those days for outstanding service. Also, they do have non-seafood dishes.
  31. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 10, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Everything was absolutely amazing. I loved the chef’s special, the Crispy Trout Skin. Will definitely be back.
  32. Bigeater65

    Dallas

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on December 4, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Really nice place with great food. Pizzas are great and so are the pastas. Would eat here again.
  33. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 24, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The waiter was great and the food was delicious! I got the lobster roll. The music was a bit loud and it was hard to have a conversation with the person sitting across from me but other than that it was great. Would definitely dine here again!
  34. BetsyP

    Austin

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on November 23, 2022

    overall5food5service4ambience4
    We really enjoyed our time here! Went into it not knowing much about the concept, but the server explained their MO nicely and was very friendly. The value was also very nicely priced for a new place in Austin. GREAT flavors--very impressed there. A funny thing that occurred was that it was trivia night. Just a funny, unexpected thing that you might want to be aware of. It didn't ruin our time or anything, but something to know is that they hold events! I could have picked several entrees to try but couldn't pass on the Lobster pasta (I can't remember the exact name of the dish lol), and it did not disappoint! We look forward to returning to try those yummy-looking pizzas. Keep up the great work!
  35. LoriD

    Austin

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on November 20, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Everything on the menu looked so good that we ordered too much food and needed to-go boxes! I would highly recommend the brussels sprouts starter, the gluten-free pizza and pasta were amazing, and my daughter's favorite is the Lobster Bisque. We'll be back!
  36. NeilF

    Austin

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 19, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Great food , great portions , spot on timing , overall good quality , pricey but it’s Austin so par for the course
  37. Clark

    Austin

    60 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    60 reviews

    Dined on November 14, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    The food and service is great! Seasonal salad is the best in town
  38. HelenE

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 12, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellent all the way around! A wonderful way to treat yourself!!
  39. TishaS

    Houston

    23 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    23 reviews

    Dined on November 12, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Very attentive staff!!!! Excellent meal!!!
  40. Casey

    Austin

    10 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on November 10, 2022

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    Great location if you are going somewhere on Lamar. It was easy to get a last-minute reservation and the outdoor dining was cool. The drinks and food were very good. I'll be back.

Safety precautions

  • Cleaning & sanitizing

    • Surfaces sanitized between seatings
    • Common areas deep-cleaned daily

FAQs

The Garden at The 704 offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (512) 746-8858.

The Garden at The 704 is rated 4.4 stars by 103 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 11 times today
Google Map for The Garden at The 704

3403 S Lamar Blvd, Austin, TX 78704

Additional information

  • Neighborhood

    South Austin

  • Hours of operation

    Brunch Sat, Sun 10:00 am–3:00 pm Lunch Daily 11:00 am–3:00 pm Happy Hour Mon 11:00 am–9:00 pm Tue–Sun 3:00 pm–6:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 3:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 3:00 pm–10:00 pm

  • Cuisines

    Seafood, Italian, American

  • Dining style

    Casual Dining

  • Dress code

    Casual Dress

  • Parking details

    Public Lot

  • Payment options

    AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa

  • Executive chef

    Tim Lane

  • Additional

    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Delivery, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wine

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