Category Archives: Seafood

Catfish Parlour on N. 183 Is Closing

Posted on October 28, 2021 by lawrenceperson

Evidently the owner wanted to retire, and I bet the location is quite valuable. They were a reliable staple, and we went there every so often. The South and Georgetown locations remain open. Dwight adds: This is a darn shame. … Continue reading →

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Garbo’s Coming!

Posted on October 8, 2020 by dwightbrown

No, not Gabbo, Garbo’s. By way of Austin Eater, we have discovered that Garbo’s is moving into the old Opal Divine’s Marina space (12709 North Mopac Expressway, in the same parking lot as the soon-to-be-defunct Fry’s). This is great news … Continue reading →

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Open Table’s 2018 Best Restaurants in Austin List

Posted on October 16, 2018 by lawrenceperson

Open Table came out with their 10 Best Restaurants in Austin list. Here are the ten: Truluck’s Seafood, Steak and Crab House (Downtown) Eddie V’s (5th Street) Garbo’s La Volpe Uchi Jeffrey’s Uchiko Eddie V’s (Arboretum) Cafe Josie Lonesome Dove … Continue reading →

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Waffling.

Posted on March 26, 2018 by dwightbrown

Just got a promo email from Red Lobster. (Yes, I know. Mom likes to go there sometimes for lunch, and it was worth it to sign up for their rewards program. Also, I think their food has improved some.) Anyway, … Continue reading →

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Joe’s Crab Shack Files for Bankruptcy

Posted on June 7, 2017 by lawrenceperson

“Ignite Restaurant Group Inc., the operator of the Joe’s Crab Shack and Brick House Tavern & Tap chains, has filed for bankruptcy.” I like seafood, and I have no problem patronizing a moderately-priced seafood chain. In fact, there’s a crying … Continue reading →

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Other Austin Restaurant Openings and Closings

Posted on February 21, 2017 by lawrenceperson

Dwight’s coverage of Hudson on the Bend’s closing reminded me that I wanted to put up a list of restaurant openings and closings of note. These are places we’ve either eaten at, thought about eating at, or plan on eating … Continue reading →

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November 10, 2012: Red Lobster (Anderson Lane)

Posted on December 7, 2012 by dwightbrown

Red Lobster. 109 West Anderson Lane. (512) 451-6406 30.343884°N, 97.70589°W WiFi: No. Pepper grinder rating: 0. Men’s room: 2.5. Dwight’s comments: Lawrence likes crab. Actually, that’s not 100% accurate. Lawrence likes crab the way Deadpool likes tacos. And it was … Continue reading →

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October 20, 2012: Café Blue (Hill Country Galleria).

Posted on November 3, 2012 by dwightbrown

Café Blue. 12921 Hill Country Blvd Suite D2-120, Bee Cave 78738 (Hill Country Galleria). (512)366-5230 30.309895°N, 97.94278°W WiFi: No. Pepper grinder rating: 1. Men’s room: 3. Dwight’s comments: Café Blue does exactly what I want a fish house to do: … Continue reading →

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March 9, 1996: Catfish Parlor.

Posted on March 9, 1996 by dwightbrown

11910 Research 258-1853 Pepper grinder rating: 0. Men’s room rating: 3.5. (Clean, with some nice touches. Lawrence particularly liked the “Please wait. Your hostess will seat you.” sign.) Dwight’s comments: It was one of those weeks, when we wanted to … Continue reading →

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