Lamberts
Barbecue restaurant · Downtown
401 W 2nd St, Austin, TX 78701
Highlights
Fancy BBQ with live music upstairs; try brisket & queso
Fancy BBQ with live music upstairs; try brisket & queso
"Barbecue in Austin is very much a daytime meal, with some of the best spots in the city hanging up their “sold out” signs after lunch. So what do you do when meat cravings strike after the sun goes down? You head to Lamberts. This is “fancy barbecue,” which means that in addition to the Central Texas classics—like brisket, pork ribs, sausage, and queso—Lamberts also does things like wild boar ribs with honey and sambal, or juniper and black pepper lamb ribs. Expect to pay considerably more than at that trailer down the street from your house, but at least here you can enjoy a meal with cocktails, beer, wine, and an extensive whiskey list." - nicolai mccrary
"Lamberts isn’t where you head for a soup-and-salad lunch. It’s the type of place you go when you want to eat crispy wild boar ribs glazed in honey and sambal, or a lunch-special plate of blackened redfish with creole lemon grits. You’ll also find the Central Texas classics—like brisket, ribs, sausage, and queso—but whichever route go, make sure you don’t have any big meetings lined up afterward in case you need to rest your eyes for a few minutes." - matthew jacobs, nicolai mccrary
"This is not your authentic Texas barbecue spot where meats are served on wax paper with a side of Wonder Bread. Lamberts is on the nicer side—though not as stuffy as a steakhouse—but it serves equally awesome cuts of meat. The fried green tomatoes and classic wedge are great starters, and we recommend ordering a variety of brisket, ribs, and steak for everyone to try. Check out the music upstairs after your meal." - adele hazan, raphael brion, nicolai mccrary
"For the parent who wants barbecue for dinner Another Texas experience your parents (locals or not) will appreciate: barbecue. The problem is that most barbecue places are only open for lunch. So if your parents want barbecue for dinner, you should head to Lambert’s, where you won’t have to wait in line (you should probably make reservations). Lambert’s is more of a fancy barbecue restaurant, which is a concept we’d hate if the food wasn’t so good. Here’s how you’ll want to fill your table: fried pickle spears, mac and cheese, brisket, and ribs. Lots of ribs." - nicolai mccrary, raphael brion
"When you want an indoor space with live music, solid barbecue, and ambiance, Lambert’s is where you should head. The barbecue here is fancy—think less plastic trays and more ceramic plates—the mac and cheese is some of the best in town, and you can enjoy it all without waiting in a long line or sitting on picnic tables out in the Texas sun." - nicolai mccrary, chelsea bucklew, katherine lewin
