6 Best Barbecue Restaurants In Old West Austin

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1. Lamberts Downtown Barbecue

4.7

Exceptional(2308)

Price: Expensive

• Barbecue • Downtown

Booked 41 times today

Lamberts Downtown Barbecue in Austin is a must-visit for steak enthusiasts, offering an unforgettable culinary experience. Nestled in a historic 1873 Victorian building, this gem is celebrated for its "best prime ribeye" that has left diners in awe. The expertly grilled steaks are a harmonious blend of flavor and tenderness, often described as "the best thing I've ever put in my mouth." With a laid-back Austin vibe and live music setting the scene, Lamberts delivers not just a meal, but an experience. The dedication to quality and authenticity makes it a standout destination for anyone craving exquisite steak cuisine.

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2. Terry Black's Barbecue

5.0

Exceptional(0)

Price: Expensive

• Barbecue • Bouldin Creek

Terry Black's BBQ is your home for legendary Texas BBQ in the heart of Central Austin. A casual market-style barbecue restaurant that features easy online ordering and classic merchandise. Now with locations in Austin, Dallas & Lockhart!

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3. Gyu-Kaku Japanese BBQ - Austin, TX | Sonder at East 5th

4.4

Awesome(392)

Price: Expensive

• Barbecue • Central Austin

Booked 31 times today

Gyu-Kaku Japanese BBQ in Central Austin offers an extraordinary barbecue experience centered around authentic yakiniku-style dining. As diners gather around smokeless grills, they become chefs, savoring premium meats like the renowned Harami Skirt Steak and Prime Kalbi Short Rib, all cooked to perfection. A standout review highlights the unique experience: "The food is out of this world. The all-you-can-eat is perfect." This innovative and interactive dining style, paired with a wide selection of Japanese sake and frosty beers, makes Gyu-Kaku a popular choice for friends, family, and date nights. The welcoming atmosphere and attentive service enhance the magical culinary journey.

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4. LeRoy and Lewis Barbecue

(0)

Price: Very Expensive

• Barbecue • Austin

Booked 6 times today

We’re dedicated to serving our community, supporting our local ranchers, and pushing the boundaries of barbecue. We opened in 2017 in the lot of Cosmic Coffee + Beer Garden. Since then we’ve been dedicated to serving our community by making excellent, inventive barbecue and supporting our local ranches by sourcing all of our meat from small, responsible purveyors in Texas. We call it New School Barbecue. With our new restaurant and bar location in South Austin, we have expanded on our “New School BBQ, Old School Service” mission. Come enjoy our new menu offerings, have a drink at the bar, and explore our retail space for a unique hospitality experience. We are #5 Top 50 Texas Barbecue Joints, Texas Monthly, 2021. We are recipients of a Michelin Star,2024.

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5. BJ's Restaurant & Brewhouse - Arbor Walk

4.2

Awesome(40)

Price: Moderate

• Barbecue • Downtown

Booked 4 times today

Time counts at BJ's Restaurant & Brewhouse. Since our humble beginnings back in 1978, we've continued to refine our brewhouse experience to make BJ's a place where you can make the most of any meal. We want BJ's to be a place where the moment you leave is the moment you plan on coming back. We pride ourselves in our craft and attention to detail. Our guests come here for our award-winning handcrafted beer. They come here for the Southern California twist we've put on the Chicago-style deep dish pizza. And they come here for our Pizookies®, our world-renowned dessert. But above all we know people come here to make their good times better. So in many ways we haven't just crafted a brand, but a mindset. And our guests are the reason for this. And it's because of them we're continually striving to make sure every moment they choose to spend with us counts. Welcome to BJ's, a restaurant with a Brewhouse soul.

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6. BJ's Restaurant & Brewhouse - Sunset Valley

4.3

Awesome(30)

Price: Moderate

• Barbecue • South Austin

Booked 3 times today

Time counts at BJ's Restaurant & Brewhouse. Since our humble beginnings back in 1978, we've continued to refine our brewhouse experience to make BJ's a place where you can make the most of any meal. We want BJ's to be a place where the moment you leave is the moment you plan on coming back. We pride ourselves in our craft and attention to detail. Our guests come here for our award-winning handcrafted beer. They come here for the Southern California twist we've put on the Chicago-style deep dish pizza. And they come here for our Pizookies®, our world-renowned dessert. But above all we know people come here to make their good times better. So in many ways we haven't just crafted a brand, but a mindset. And our guests are the reason for this. And it's because of them we're continually striving to make sure every moment they choose to spend with us counts. Welcome to BJ's, a restaurant with a Brewhouse soul.

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1. Lamberts Downtown Barbecue

2. Terry Black's Barbecue

3. Gyu-Kaku Japanese BBQ - Austin, TX | Sonder at East 5th

4. LeRoy and Lewis Barbecue

5. BJ's Restaurant & Brewhouse - Arbor Walk

6. BJ's Restaurant & Brewhouse - Sunset Valley

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