County Line on the Lake

This County Line was a treat being on Town Lake. We sat inside but the view was still great. Lots of parking! We had a baked potato with chopped brisket, turkey, chicken and a huge side salad. We love the white bread (additional cost)!

We ordered the five meet platter (lean) and the homemade bread. Everything is GREAT. Great service, great vibe, great food and very reasonable price! We will definitely be back next time when we visit Austin. It’s only 5 miles away from Downtown. I just hope they will add green beans to their sides menu.

The portion comes very generous for each dish. Food’s Taste is good - not extraordinary, to be honest. It’s on a saltier side. But pairing the food + friendly service + the view , it’s outstanding 🤩. It’s perfect spot for families with young children. I would definitely come back again.

You have to check this place out. Right on the water. I think you could even visit by boat from Lake Austin. You can get a table out back that is like 10 feet from the water. And the barbecue is excellent. Authentic Texan food in a very authentic Texan setting. This is right at the top of my list. And you can put a quarter in the machine to buy food to feed the turtles. I just freaking love this place.

This location needs to be renamed or remodeled. I would rather drive an extra 10 miles to the other County Line BBQ location on the Hill in Bee Cave. The County Line on the Lake has half of the menu items compared to the Bee Cave location. The Lake location has a beautiful view outside where you can look at the Lake and Geese’s. This location doesn’t serve French fries, steak, sandwiches or a lot of items from the Bee Cave location. The staff at this location is rude from the hostesses to the servers. The servers take your orders like as if they are rushing you. I will never eat this location again. It’s unfortunate because I only live three miles away from here but I will only go to the Bee Cave location.

Great BBQ at a good price from a classic Austin BBQ joint. The setting is on Lake Austin and adds to the experience. This place has a great deck and on nice days you can feed the ducks. If you go ask for a table on the lower level so you can see the lake while you eat. The beer is cold and the homemade bread is great! Service is always top-notch there as well. All meats are good, but the spareribs are great.

I am honestly not the biggest fan of BBQ but I figured when in Austin I had to try some. My boyfriend and I ended up here and it was absolutely delicious! We ordered the vanilla milkshake, pulled pork sandwich, and brisket. Everything was flavorful and juicy. We also loved the scenic views by the river and the fun decor inside.

Awesome location! Gorgeous view by the water as we sat outside on the patio but food, drinks and service were just ok. Sadly, we had better bbq somewhere else but you can’t beat the view!!

Was visiting from Chicago and my aunt booked this place because it accepted reservations. Located about a 15 minute drive from downtown Austin, though it has a distinctly rural feel, which was in alignment with the bbq menu. The menu was relatively straightforward, with 9 different meat options. There was an all you can eat option, as well as 1, 2, or 3 meat individual portions. I had the lean beef brisket and white-meat chicken. It came with 3 sides (mashed potato salad, cole slaw, and beans), of which the beans were my favorite. I wish there was a mac&cheese option. We also had THE bread (the one that costs extra "dough" and it was worth it); thick and sweet. I had Stubbs BBQ the night before and County Line's brisket was significantly less smoky, which I preferred. Our server COLLIN rocked!!!!!!!! He was having a busy night but treated all guests like they were his main priority. He was so kind to all patrons and exhibited patience and commitment and made sure all requests were taken care of. They also have a happy hour, which I missed out on, but I would want to try it another time! After dinner, we hung out by the river and watched the turtles swim (there were tons) while we waited for an uber back to the city.

Oh my gosh. First, the patio is 10/5! The breeze was amazing and we loved seeing the turtles. Joshua absolutely made our lunch. He was prompt, helpful, and provided the best service. Our food was fantastic, we ordered a variety of items and everyone loved what they got. Yes, their vegetarian items are limited but the kabobs were delicious. Cocktails were wonderful as well.

What I like about this place is the location. It's located on the water right off 360/2222. It is very kitschy and has a very Texas vibe, as well as a wonderful smell of smoke. The food is mediocre, but the drinks are good and so is the service. There is so much better BBQ in this town but it has its place. I get the pork ribs with beef based sauce and the potato salad. Deviled eggs had shell in them (Uggh) and little flavor. I asked the bartender to make my Plum Sour a bit less sweet and it was delicious. I wish the food was better but I'll come back for the atmosphere.

I met a friend here about a week ago for Happy Hour. They had $5 margaritas and discounts on some apps, which was nice. The food was good but not as good as I remembered from the past. For example, the deviled eggs just weren't as flavorful as I remembered them and the ribs took a bit of maneuvering to get the meat off of them. The server was really nice. We sat on the patio to enjoy the rare nice weather evenings in Austin around 6pm and we were bitten several times by bugs that I thought were mosquitos. However, it seems they were some other biting insect (spider, flying ant?) because the bites lasted for days on my arm and ankles and I still have some bumps. We ended up moving inside as we were wrapping and we flagged down our server to tell her so she could bring us our bill inside. I still love this location and I'm sure will be back again. I hope they are able to control the bug situation next time because they have a really nice deck area!

We went at 7pm on Saturday night and only waited for about 20ish minutes, and they let us go to the back to look at the turtles while we wait! We ordered the pork and beef ribs, and the two combo platter with the jalapeño cheddar sausage and brisket. The dishes came with a very yummy potato salad and coleslaw. Our waiter was great- he gave very nice suggestions and was speedy with service. We got a seat next to the lake views and it had a beautiful atmosphere inside the restaurant even when the sun set.

This place is just by the lake, so it has great views and on the not so hot days is a pleasure to be outdoors. We were in a huge group so service was slow, but they were all very friendly. I went for the giant frozen margarita and it did not disappoint. I also ordered the 6pm salmon with loaded baked potatoes. 6oz is plenty! The baked potato was great. The beans, I would say did not taste very good. They were missing some flavor, as well as the cole slaw.

We came out here for lunch on a summer Saturday and the place wasn't packed and had plenty of seating out by the water. As a matter fact, this place has tons of seating both inside and outside along with plenty of parking. Outdoor seating consists of fully covered seating and half a deck of umbrellas. While outside, you can get some food pellets to feed the turtles and fish from the dock where people pull their boats up to. Since there was a lot of cloud cover, we decided to sit on the outside covered deck. Service moved at a pretty relaxed pace, giving us plenty of time to look over the menu and get our drinks. The food arrived just minutes after we placed the order and so did a couple of flies which can be expected. The portions were very generous to say the least (we took a third of it home). The sides are fairly good, but the meat is the star of the show. The beans lack a little flavor, the coleslaw is heavy on the mayo and they serve a non-mustard potato salad. The St. Louis style ribs are coated in a sweet sauce and a rub. The beef ribs are smoked in their house rub. They also will bring you sides of their tangy barbecue sauce (don't forget to ask for bread). Be sure to save room for their cobbler, which has a pie crust, not bready character. When it's time to settle up, they'll bring a handheld device to your table with predetermined recommended tip amounts. I've been here several times before and I'm sure I'll be back again. Check out the bill and the photos below.

We are visiting from California and because hubby just loves barbecue, he wanted some down home authentic Texas barbecue. This place was pretty good, the standard sides of potato salad, coleslaw and beans were excellent! I particularly liked the chopped crunchies (celery and onions) in the potato salad. I could tell the coleslaw was made in house. They were kind enough to let me have dark meat chicken which I prefer instead of the white meat chicken breast. I thought the barbecue chicken was pretty good, not stellar, but good. Same with the brisket. In fact, although the flavor of the brisket was great, I was disappointed that the brisket was pretty dry, but that may have been my fault because I asked for the lean cut which is not as fatty. I had to slurp a lot of barbecue sauce on it to keep it moist, but it was still kind of dry. Hubby was very impressed by the beef ribs in the flavor and tenderness of the meat. The beef ribs were also humongous! The portions are very large there and none of us could finish our food but took home the leftovers. The service was excellent, we had a very friendly and attentive server named Gabe (?) who was such a sweetie and very much on top of things. The setting on the river/lake was just gorgeous and it was very relaxing and pretty to watch turtles swim by and even a couple of swans. This is a nice place to go.

Very beautiful view, but the food was kind of disappointing( came here w my boyfriend for our anniversary ). the food came out a little too fast, our brisket and sausage were too cold. We tried to like it, but we just took it to go. the coleslaw was okay, the beans were REALLY GOOD though. Wish they sold fries and mac&cheese like the other locations. :/ Our server was really nice though, Debra did a good job checking up on us. Wish we would've said something about our food.

My family ate at the restaurant tonight and brought me back a baked potato to go, since I could go with them. I open up the foil to find huge black spots and cracks in my potato. I had to cut away 1/4 of the potato to remove the bad spots. If you're getting food to go, check the quality first.

3.5 Stars Pros: Huge Portions. Great presentation. Great value. Rustic, Homey interior. Pretty river view. We got the 3 meat combo ($22.99) with lean brisket, smoked chicken, and sausage. Also a half loaf of the home made bread. Cons: I didn't think the food itself was that amazing. It was solid, just not incredible (I may be biased, because I prefer fatty BBQ and sweeter beans. I loved how chunky the coleslaw was though. The best thing about the meal was the fluffy homemade bread.

Our first time here. Super cozy country vibe. The view is super nice to see even from the bar area. Our Amazing bartender Karina made me the most amazing spicy margarita! Being a bartender myself I appreciate above and beyond service just as she did. 10/10 can't wait to go back and try their food. Menu looks

This was my first time at this location and the views and service were great! It was way too hot to be outside, but you still get great views inside and there were a ton of turtles in the river out back. Our servers were very friendly and did a great job handling our larger group. I didn't know they had homemade bread, but definitely get that instead of the complimentary bread. It was DELICIOUS and massive. I could eat that bread all day. I ordered the 2 Meat Combo plate with regular sausage, marbled brisket, coleslaw and double potato salad (I'm not a beans person). I am usually not a fan of coleslaw, but I really enjoyed theirs and will continue to get it when I come here. Potato salad was very good as well as the sausage. I was a little disappointed by the brisket, it wasn't as marbled as I was expecting, but it was tender. My only real grip with this location is that when ordering the 2 meat plate, we were told that the pulled pork and beef would be a $1 upcharge. That's fine, but it didn't specify it on the menu, however, the menu does specify an upcharge of $0.79 for their jalapeno sausage. Just doesn't make sense to only list your smallest upcharge and not the others.

First stop on my austin trip and was given the "this is the middle of the road" bbq speil. While I agree with the sentiment, lots of things made this experience so much better. We stopped for lunch shortly after they opened and got a beautiful spot on the outdoor patio. The patio was right next to the river and it was a nice little slice of nature. It was a bit hot already aka upper 90s... but it was bearable for the view. Service was quick and super nice, shout out to Alec who just started and came down from Cleveland. We got lunch platters of 2nd cut brisket, lean brisket, and beef ribs. All were great and good value for lunch. The ribs were almost too much for lunch, which meant i had leftovers. Great smokey bbq and nothing was dry. They had a good, not overly sweet bbq sauce as well. The slaw and potato salad were also great to go with the bbq, helping to cut some of the richness of beef fat. That homemade bread... that was soooo good. Very fluffy and soft and such a great vessel for butter. Overall, food's good and a good value for lunch. The service and view was def top notch though!

I haven't been here in quite some time. I was meeting a friend here for dinner. The views were perfect and our server, Elizabeth, was as nice as could be. I even shared my work email with her. She wants to be a kindergarten teacher and since that's what I do...I might as well mentor and share my knowledge right? The sautéed mushrooms were delicious. We forgot to ask for bread but after you see the size of our plates...you can agree that we didn't need any bread. Everything was great!

I came here once 2 years ago as a regular visit, and then this time was as a post-wedding brunch. The set-up was great; they have a river in the back with giant jenga, cornhole, and plenty of space to relax and mingle. The service was also polite and timely. I'm giving 4 stars mainly for the food. The portions are incredibly generous, but I feel that I've had better BBQ elsewhere. The beef didn't exactly fall off the bones. The pork ribs, chicken, and sausage were pretty good though. I'd come back at least for the vibes.

When you're craving good BBQ County Line is a great place to visit. They have amazing outdoor seating with views of the river that crosses through the property. Food is delicious and the cocktails are great. However I have noticed of late the service is a bit slow and lackadaisical. Use to be prompt and very attentive. The bartenders, however, are great and if you have to wait for a table and end up in the bar area waiting to be seated they take great care of you there. Would easily give 5 stars but the service was lacking.

Absolutely loved everything about this place, especially that it sits by the lake. We had the beef ribs off the lunch menu. It comes with beans, cole slaw and potato salad. Now let me tell you I HATE coleslaw.......but here this place is THE BEST coleslaw I have personally ever had! The ribs were so delicious with the barbecue sauce that comes on the side....OMG. The service was also fast from the moment we sat down to getting our food. We sat outside on the patio and even though you deal with a few flies it really is not bad enjoying the nice weather out. It was a perfect lunch date. After you are done eating you can go feed the turtles and catfish. They have some machines and for 25 cents you can buy food for them. Or you can also toss them some bread (torn up of course). Overall I highly recommend this place, it will not disappoint!

I love this place, even as a pescatarian! The sides and salmon are marvelous, and from the 40 carnivores with me, the ribs were tremendous hit! The view of the water is so relaxing. Will be back often!

County line is a cute BBQ restaurant in Austin. While you wait you can head to the back and feed the turtles in the lake. I recommend making a reservation, but the place is huge and the wait shouldn't be too long. Also check out there happy hours for discounted drinks and food. We started with a half loaf of the homemade bread and deviled eggs. The bread comes out hot and fluffy. It was great to eat our bbq and it's also great bread to take home and make French toast or a sandwich with. The eggs are packed with lots of bacon on top, it's great. We shared the 5 meat smokehouse combo between two people had leftovers. It comes with beef and pork ribs, jalapeños sausage, smoked Turkey, brisket, beans and potato salad. All the meats were smoked to perfection- tender with great flavor. My favorites were the pork ribs and brisket. The potato was made fresh, red skin style (not too mustardy).

The employees was kind, polite and respectful. Nice ambiance on the lake. But the food was horrible! I will never in my life war there. I don't care what they say this is not the real deal when it comes to BBQ. The sauce is as water down. The only food like liked was the sweet bread. It was a million in one flies flying around our food and landing on it as well. I do not recommend any human to eat here.

The food was plentiful, hot and fresh. We were there for a lunchtime, and it was very quiet. The server was obviously giving attention to other tables.

Our family has been going to County Line for years. The food was always great, and we loved going pretty much every week. They took baby back ribs off their menu and now have St. Louis ribs that are not great and in fact terrible in my opinion. They rush to get the food out even if it's cold which happened to use twice in row. I think after this last visit we will give up on this once great place...

Food, not good. Ribs were very over cooked. We had to use a knife to cut the meat from the rib that was packed with pepper to look like a good portion size. The brisket was moist and fell apart but had no taste. Baked potato and sausage were decent. $60 for two meat plate, baked potato, 2 beef ribs, beans, 5 slices of bread and a flat DP. Save your money and find a different spot.

I love this place! Great brisket and solid sides. Went there for lunch with visiting business acquaintances and they were super impressed. I had the beef ribs the last time I went and they were huge and yummy! Great staff and excellent service. It's becoming my go to for Austin BBQ. Love sitting outside and looking over the water. The turtles and super cool too!

The food at County Line on the Lake is excellent. The online ordering for pickup leaves a few things on the table. This is the fourth time I've ordered this way, and while this was better, it wasn't 'first rate' and the process should get three stars. I tried to order online and got tangled up in the email address I used isn't the one I've used before, so it kept deleting entries even though everything was 'complete' and above board. So I called the restaurant, they took my order and it was ready sooner than any of the 'online' times offered. I drove to the restaurant, parked in the space recommended and called the number. Someone answered, asking for my name and my parking spot. The food came out quickly. But the payment system was having spasms, so the person that delivered my food went back inside. After ten minutes, I turned the car off and went inside to see if I could expedite things. It took a whle to find the delivery person and we were able to complete the transaction. Three steps forward, two steps back. This can't be that complicated. Please get it together!?

Here for an international business meeting. I love this place. It is ALL things Texas. Clean and inviting. Service is great (Timothy is hot!) and everything is done with a smile. Full bar. Great for large groups (make a res). Prices on par with others. But the BBQ is so, so, soooo mediocre. Eh, the Dutch don't know the difference!

I came here for lunch after boating on Lake Travis and it hit the spot! I got the Beef ribs with potato salad and beans. It was a lot of food!! I couldn't finish my plate. Everything tasted amazing and they were able to quickly serve a large group. Great bbq spot post lake day

I believe I found my favorite BBQ joint in Texas. Seriously, y'all, you've done something right over there at County Line on the Lake. The food is great. The drinks are great. The prices are fair for what you're getting (and considering that we live in 2024 inflation hell). Y'all didn't have a three-hour line out your door, and you're not on a busy highway, and you weren't out of all your meat, and you mostly had families in attendance and weren't full of smelly hipsters in $300 fake 90's jeans trying to look just like the parents they complain so much about - so, what I'm getting at is that you've curated a nice family environment, and you know how to operate a restaurant well and keep up with demand (unlike so many trendy hipster bbq joints in your local competitor pool). That's a MAJOR win in my book. Who wants to eat nothing but smoked chicken after waiting for three hours because the hipsters in front of you in line ordered all the good red meet to post about it to TikTok and Instagram? I know I sure don't, so I gravitate to restaurants like y'all's, and you're as good as it gets for ambiance and overall customer experience. Speaking of experience, the view on the patio is incredible. There isn't another bbq joint in town that competes on that front, IMO. Hard to beat quiet and remote-feeling waterfront views in the shade of tall trees when you're enjoying your BBQ. The inside of your restaurant is great, too -- cool decor for a bbq joint. Just an all-around fun vibe inside and out. The yard area was fun for my son to run off his meal. Wish y'all could squeeze in a small playground somewhere in all that wide open outdoor space, but I'm not gonna dock any stars for your choice not to have one. That's alright alright alright. It'd be a lot cooler if you did, though. My son would be begging me to go back all the time, and y'all would be a nice respite from my overly repetitive family play visits to Hat Creek. Please rescue me - install a playground, I need variety. Families like ours will be frequenting your establishment more, because it's hard to find good restaurant play areas for kids in this post-Corona Light world. Despite the missing playground, y'all's customer service is great. Food service is unbeatable. In fact - after ordering, our food came out incredibly quickly (and everything was in stock, btw, on a late afternoon on a weekend, which is almost unheard of for Austin BBQ). Though, TBH, I regretted buying an appetizer because I barely had time for a bite of it before my meal showed up. But that may be a fluke in when and how we ordered. Not sure. Not docking stars for it. I'll update this if it becomes consistent in my many inevitable return trips. Not like fast service is a bad thing... Speaking of fast. I'll return as fast as I can because I loved the BBQ. My little family ordered a variety of menu items when we went for my birthday. (No free birthday desert though? Boo... I wanna live out my inner child while embarrassed servers awkwardly sing for me). On my birthday, I tried a little bit of everything, and every single bite I had was incredible. The taste was amazing. The meat was moist, and not dry like so many of the hipster joints that try to convince us their meat is the best without actually delivering. Y'all delivered. Your meat is moister than most. This place wins best overall BBQ joint in the Austin area, in my book. I couldn't recommend it enough. I'm going to be back often. Now, get a toddler-friendly outdoor playground installed and my family will be back WAY more often (like, at least weekly-often).

Food was fantastic and I love the waitress. She was super nice and very helpful. I definitely recommend this place. we almost eat everything on the menu with my friend and it was such a great experience being in that spot.

Good food and ambiance. Love what they have done to outside spaces. We don't understand why menu is so varied from County Line on The Hill. Grace was an awesome server!

This is our "go to" neighborhood BBQ eatery. There are no surprises at County Line BBQ. The food is exactly the same every time we go. That is a real testament to the quality control by the management. Everything from the brisket to the desserts are top notch. I highly recommend County Line on the Lake for your next Texas BBQ fix.

It's truly heart-wrenching when a place coasts on its old reputation instead of maintaining quality. These folks have clearly given up on BBQ. We went for my brother's birthday, and it was a disaster. The chicken was cold, the lean brisket was drier than a dog collar, and the "moist" brisket was just fat. The bread loaves have halved in size, and a baked potato now costs $20. The corporate overlords don't care anymore. Sure, the UT gameday crowds will probably keep coming, but its for the parking. The food isn't worth the walk across the perking lot.

We saw the front picture for an emergency kit for roughly $17 (see image) Jeremy told us and we were under the impression that ONE kit included 3+ sausages, 3+ chicken, turkey, brisket. We ordered 4 emergency kits and was told by Jeremey (to go person) that we should refer to the picture at the front as ONE emergency kit. We thought, ok great deal. When we received such small portions, we questioned it, Jeremy THEN said the picture up front was 4 emergency kits... Misleading and definitely not worth it. I'll give him the benefit of the doubt that it's not his rules BUT his customer service is awful. We were from out of town, I wouldn't recommend the place. *If you're debating between places to visit, take this off your list.

We visited on a Saturday after lunch time. Weather is beautiful so wanted to sit outside, there was a 25 minute wait even though there are a ton of tables available. We ordered a few drinks (fuzzy peach and spicy margs) and waited at the bar until they called us. We both ordered the two meat combo. It was probably a 6/10. The Cole slaw is amazing, but the bbq and beans are just average. The drinks are good and the blueberry cobbler was delicious. Our waitress quickly brought our check out without seeing if we want more drinks. We ended up ordering more drinks and enjoying the view. It took forever to get someone to come back to close the bill. With that said, I'd be back for the view and cocktails, but not on the top of my list for bbq.

Never disappoints!!! Where else can you get delicious old school pit bbq with views like this????? Prices are the best in town for this kind of quality which I appreciate.

I love the vibe of the place, really good food, is not that expensive and nice people, I felt like home.

Honestly exceeded my expectations. The food was actually okay. I wouldn't rate it top tier by any means but it's not as bad or "touristy" as i have been led to believe. Certainly wasn't pretentious like some other bbq places that fall under the hype train. We received good service, the seating outside was very nice and relaxing. It wasn't too busy or loud so we got to take our time and enjoy our time here. Pricing was actually reasonable (for bbq) The beans were okay. The potato salad and even the Cole slaw were pretty good. The complementary bread was amazing. The briskets were okay, a bit on the dryer side. There were a lot of beef ribs so we were all able to share. They were on the skinny side through and not super tender but passable nontheless. I would say if you want fantastic bbq and if food is the primary focus, then yes there are better options. If you want to take your out of state non bbq connoisseur family members out for a nice bbq lunch with good service and ambience, then this place should certainly be on the list.

We used them for catering a corporate lunch customer event! They did a fantastic job! Service was impeccable and the food was AMAZING.....ALL OF IT FROM BBQ TO ALL THE SIDES! If you are looking to cater an event and WOW your customers look no further! Words cant explain how fantastic the whole experience was! Feel free to reach out if you like! A shout out to Kristina Franz, catering manager who made sure our experience was successful!

In a world where takeout often means settling for less-than, the County Line BBQ To Go Bar-B-Q Emergency Kit stands out as a beacon of hope for food lovers. Priced at $16.49, this kit is not only a steal but a culinary delight. It packs a punch with its generous servings of brisket, sausage, turkey, and chicken, ensuring that every meat lover finds their craving satisfied. But what really takes this kit from good to great is the thoughtful inclusion of sides. The potato salad, cole slaw, and beans aren't just fillers; they're stars in their own right, each bringing a unique flavor that complements the smoky BBQ perfectly. The convenience of this kit cannot be overstated. It's the perfect solution for impromptu gatherings or those nights when you just need a BBQ fix without the hassle of firing up the grill. County Line BBQ has truly outdone themselves with this Emergency Kit, proving that great BBQ can indeed come in a box. Whether you're a BBQ aficionado or a casual enthusiast, this kit is sure to impress. A must-try for anyone seeking a high-quality BBQ experience at home.

I went to the County Line on 2222 for Mother's Day and was very disappointed. The waiter, Joshua obviously did not want to be working and was so Rude and disassociated with his job. The bartender was also rude when I asked him for pickles and if he could help find my waiter. I ordered bbq chicken, sausage & brisket and the order was wrong (dark meat instead of white) and then the waiter disappeared. The bill was $156.00 before tip... TERRIBLE SERVICE & TERRIBLE FOOD!! DO NOT waste your time, money and energy on this restaurant. A complete failure

Food wasn't anything impressive. Location was fun for the kiddos since they got to feed the turtles.

Alec was great! Good food and I lived all of the slaw and potatoes and turtles. Great I loved it

I don't think I will be back due to the service I received. Our waiter had too many big tables, and we were only a party of two that had to wait way too long just to get the waiters attention.

The food and the location was amazing. We had the sample platter and our favorite was the ribs. Husband ordered the meat platter and I ordered a salad to split. Beef ribs were a bit disappointing but the pork ribs made up for them. Service was slow but very nice. Best meal we had in Austin and least expensive. We would go back next time we are in Austin.

Amazing bbq food. Even smoked turkey. Great service. Turtle viewing afterwards was great along with the ambiance

Food was delicious. We have the turkey & pulled pork with ALL the sides! So much food! The staff was so sweet & polite. The ambiance was amazing. We got there right when they opened at 11:00am, we sat in the back outside where they had fans & misters, was not too hot yet. The view of the water & the turtles were my favorite!!

The scope of this review is limited to the brisket tacos during happy hour. Keeping it short and simple: I wouldn't consider it good brisket or good tacos either. Meat was closer to being mushy, a bit greasy, without that distinct 'browning' flavor profile you find at the distinguished BBQ joints around town. I applied liberal amounts of the pico (which wasn't quite fresh) to balance out the heaviness/mushiness of the brisket. Cheese is just run-of-the-mill processed shredded cheese. Might be more semantics but I think it's somewhat deceptive to say '4 mini tacos' that is the happy hour serving size, when in reality its just two tacos, cut in half. A mini taco is like a street taco. Or another way of looking at it, burger sliders are cute mini burgers with their own distinct 'round' buns, NOT a regular burger cut in half. Again, I only assessed the brisket tacos, so if you're here for the brisket and/or tacos, I'd kindly ask you to return to your 'mini' cooper and drive elsewhere.

Great location for some decent BBQ. While this isn't Franklin's, there was no wait and the patio is hard to beat. Sausage was tasty, and 2nd cut brisket was good. Sauce was well made and a good compliment to the meat. Their famous homemade bread is delicious - worth the extra cost. And that banana pudding is an outstanding post-meal treat.