The Garden at The 704

Name: The Garden at The 704
Address: 3403 S Lamar Blvd, Austin, TX, United States, 78704
Telephone: (512) 746-8858
Price range: $30 and under
Rating: 4.4

4.4

103 Reviews

$30 and under

Seafood

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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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Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Mar 21, 2023

7:00 PM

Booked 11 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Takeout

(512) 746-8858

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
Website
https://thegardenatx.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive chef
Tim Lane

Location
3403 S Lamar Blvd, Austin, TX 78704
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

Popular dishes

Charcuterie Board$32.00
chef selection of imported cured meats, cheeses, fruits, vegetables, candied walnuts, assorted breads
P.E.I. Mussels$18.00
garlic, pinot grigio, lemon, parsley, black pepper
Crab Cakes$18.00
garden herbs, red drop peppers, lemon aioli
Bruschetta Bobbiano$13.00
three types of bruschetta served on house baked ciabatta bread: classic, three cheese+prosciutto, artichoke tapenade
Fritto Misto$18.00
calamari, shrimp, artichoke, jalapeno, salsa verde aioli, lemon
Crispy Brussels Sprouts$16.00
crispy pancetta, agro dolce chili vinaigrette, parmesan
Shishito Peppers$14.00
blistered shishito peppers, smoked sea salt, smoked umami dipping sauce
Mozzarella In Carroza$14.00
crispy breaded house made mozzarella over a spread of marinara sauce
Polpettine In Padella$16.00
sicilian style meatballs, house made mozzarella, marinara, fresh herbs

Chef Specials

Mare e Monti$42.00
italian surf + turf, 8 oz n.y. strip steak, butter poached lobster tail, meyer lemon beurre blanc, garlic mash, asparagus
Bistecca a Ferri$32.00
seared denver steak, garlic mash, asparagus, mushrooms, onions, red wine reduction marsala sauce
Pollo al Mattone$25.00
crispy half chicken, roasted zucchini, squash, peppers, spicy pan sauce
Merluzzo All'Acqua Pazza$37.00
roasted atlantic cod, crispy polenta, mussels, spicy tomato artichoke broth, herb salad

Handhelds

Served on fresh baked bread with crispy potatoes tossed in parmesan, sage, and truffle oil. Substitute gluten-free bread +$2

Lobster Roll$35.00
whole maine lobster either "boston" or "connecticut" style
Peroni Battered Cod$19.00
peroni beer battered strips of atlantic cod fried to a crunch on a new england bun with lemon herb aioli
Siciliano$18.00
prosciutto, salami, mortadella, pepperoni, fontina, olives, arugula, pepperoncini, mustard on housemade puccia bread
Caprese$16.00
heirloom tomatoes, basil, balsamic, primus novello evoo served on housemade puccia bread

Zuppa e Insalata

add grilled chicken +$5 | shrimp +$9 | salmon +$9

Lobster Bisque$16.00
new england style bisque, poached maine lobster, creme fraiche, chives
Clam Chowder$14.00
potatoes, crispy bacon, chives
Gem Lettuce$9.00
goat cheese, cherry tomato, gem lettuce, olives, sherry shallot vinaigrette
Seasonal Salad$9.00
cabernet poached pears, candied pecans, gorgonzola, mixed greens, white balsamic vinaigrette
Garden Caesar$9.00
pecorino romano, housemade croutons, fresh herbs, baby romaine, housemade caesar dressing

Roman Style Pizza

substitute gluten-free pizza dough +$5

Margherita$19.00
basil, housemade mozzarella, tomato sauce
Diavola$20.00
tomato sauce, housemade mozzarella, chili flakes, salami
Trasteverina$22.00
italian sausage, blistered broccoli, mozzarella, provolone, parmesan, chili flakes
Padrino$25.00
salami, pancetta, italian sausage, capicola, pepperoncini, mozzarella, tomato sauce
Patate$22.00
potatoes, pancetta, mozzarella, fontina, housemade calabrian chili sauce, parsley
Capricciosa$24.00
tomato sauce, mozzarella, olives, artichokes, prosciutto, mushrooms
Verdina$23.00
provolone, fontina, mozzarella, 'nduja, arugula, truffle oil

Pasta Fresca

substitute gluten-free penne pasta +$2

Lobster Fettuccine$32.00
fresh fettuccine, maine lobster, tomatoes, mascarpone
Penne alla Vodka$22.00
creamy tomato sauce, chili flakes, parmigiano reggiano
Lasagna della Nonna$20.00
abruzzo style lasagna, house bolognese, fresh mozzarella, grana padano
Rigatoni Capicola e Piselli$24.00
capicola, spring peas, garlic cream, parmigiano reggiano
Pappardelle all Medici$23.00
fresh pappardelle, beef bolognese, parmigiano reggiano, chili flakes

What 103 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.4

4.4 based on recent ratings

4.4Food
4.3Service
4.4Ambience
4.2Value

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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!
OT
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.
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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..
OT
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!
m
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.
OT
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!
BB
BevBrian
Austin
4 reviews
vip
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on March 4, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Food was fresh, well prepared. Service was great!
OT
OpenTable Diner
Austin
1 review
vip
3.0
1 review
Dined on March 4, 2023
overall3food4service1ambience4
Good food, terrible service
DF
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
OT
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.
K
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!
OT
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!
OT
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.
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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.
d
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!
T
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.
RP
RandyP
Hawaii
6 reviews
vip
4.0
6 reviews
Dined on February 8, 2023
overall4food5service5ambience4
Great meal
ML
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.
MH
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
OT
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!
OT
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.
OT
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.
OT
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?
L
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.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Austin
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on January 7, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great family meal! All the favors were great!
OT
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.
DO
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.
r
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
PR
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.
M
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.
OT
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.
B
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.
OT
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!
BP
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!
LD
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!
NF
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
C
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
HE
HelenE
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 12, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Excellent all the way around! A wonderful way to treat yourself!!
TS
TishaS
Houston
23 reviews
vip
5.0
23 reviews
Dined on November 12, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Very attentive staff!!!! Excellent meal!!!
C
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

Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Mar 21, 2023

7:00 PM

Booked 11 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Takeout

(512) 746-8858

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

Website
https://thegardenatx.com/
Phone number
(512) 746-8858

The Garden at The 704

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Takeout

Additional information

Patate

Lobster Roll

PEI Mussels

Boston Bites

Charcuterie Board$32.00

P.E.I. Mussels$18.00

Crab Cakes$18.00

Bruschetta Bobbiano$13.00

Fritto Misto$18.00

Crispy Brussels Sprouts$16.00

Shishito Peppers$14.00

Mozzarella In Carroza$14.00

Polpettine In Padella$16.00

Chef Specials

Mare e Monti$42.00

Bistecca a Ferri$32.00

Pollo al Mattone$25.00

Merluzzo All'Acqua Pazza$37.00

Handhelds

Lobster Roll$35.00

Peroni Battered Cod$19.00

Siciliano$18.00

Caprese$16.00

Zuppa e Insalata

Lobster Bisque$16.00

Clam Chowder$14.00

Gem Lettuce$9.00

Seasonal Salad$9.00

Garden Caesar$9.00

Roman Style Pizza

Margherita$19.00

Diavola$20.00

Trasteverina$22.00

Padrino$25.00

Patate$22.00

Capricciosa$24.00

Verdina$23.00

Pasta Fresca

Lobster Fettuccine$32.00

Penne alla Vodka$22.00

Lasagna della Nonna$20.00

Rigatoni Capicola e Piselli$24.00

Pappardelle all Medici$23.00

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