Came here with 3 buddies of mine after a day at the lake boating. We wanted a nice sit down restaurant downtown and I had never tried this place so we went with it. Although they said they charged for masks they ended up giving us some for free so that was pretty cool. The inside was pretty nice and I enjoyed the decor and lighting. There was no wait and we were seated right away. The menu was pretty short so making decisions was a bit easier. I went with the brisket, which unfortunately comes with no sides. The meal came out fast so that was great, but unfortunately very small. Bar B Q is generally looked at as big meals and comes with sides, but $22 only got me a small portion of brisket. The waiter was pretty cool and we did small amounts of corn bread so that helped. The food was pretty good and I did enjoy it, but I don't feel that I will ever come back. Portions were extremely small and i left the restaurant still very hungry. Friends agreed as well. read more

Lamberts Downtown Barbecue - Small portion of Natural Black Angus Brisket ($22) - Barbeque Near Me - Austin, Texas

Best Queso I've ever had, not to mention the rib eye! I would fly back to Austin just to eat here! Great service and ambiance too! read more

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I went back to Lamberts with Matt B. on a recent trip to Austin. We went for Sunday brunch, not realizing that it was buffet only, at a cost of $40 a person. This was an unpleasant surprise, but we'd made a reservation and it was already 1:30 when we got there, so we decided to roll with it. The restaurant was nice, as was the service--in addition to the buffet options, we could also get a variety of made-to-order dishes from the kitchen, which were included in the price of the brunch. We concentrated on the buffet, though, as we were there to eat barbecue. We got meat from the butcher block, then loaded up on sides from the buffet. The barbecue wasn't as good as I remembered, unfortunately. The brisket was excellent--brown sugar and coffee-rubbed natural brisket, very tender and flavorful--and I also enjoyed the housemade jalapeño hot link. The coriander and maple-crusted Berkshire pork ribs, though, were tough and dry, a huge disappointment, especially for someone like Matt, who goes to barbecue joints for the ribs. The sides were solid. I liked the new potato salad, the chilled sweet corn salad, and the heirloom carrots and avocado. I also loved the habanero honey pineapple, sweet and tart with a heat that really lingered. For dessert, we ordered the berries and yogurt and a housemade cinnamon roll off the kitchen menu. The berries and yogurt were good, though it didn't come with pecan granola as advertised. The cinnamon roll was sweet and sticky and satisfying, finished with a gooey cream cheese glaze. I enjoyed this visit to Lamberts, but not so much that I'd go back again on another trip to Austin. The food was good, just not quite as good as I remembered. read more

I was really looking forward to trying Lamberts. I've been in Austin for 7 years now and had still never paid it a visit, but every time I walk by it smells so good. While the ambiance was nice, and the service was attentive, I really have no desire to return. The food was just ok. We ordered the boar ribs to start and got the hanger steak and burger for entrees. The boar ribs were a total miss and we only ate a couple of them. Our waitress was very kind and comped the ribs for us without asking. The hanger steak was good, but nothing to write home about and the burger was pretty much the same. For dessert we got the banana pudding which had some homemade nilla wafers on top -- that was the best part! The banana pudding seemed to be infused with whiskey of some sort which I didn't really care for. The stars of the show for us were the drinks. The night we went they were doing an Irish Coffee as a cocktail special and it was sooo delicious. My partner had the Cafe Toro which he also raved about. Oh, and the mac and cheese didn't disappoint either! Overall, Lamberts was ok... but I think I'm perfectly fine going another 7 years without it. read more

Great Food, amazing service The Mac and Cheese was one of the best I've had in Texas! read more

Food was great. Service was inconsistent, but fair. The one star has to do with a specific issue. I had hoped to send a note directly to the restaurant, but since they do not have a way to contact them directly on their website I am posting here. On Jan 20th I went to Lamberts for a birthday celebration. I had recently had surgery on my knee and was in a full-length leg brace. Lamberts has one bathroom upstairs. I attempted to use the elevator. But after a number of attempts it did not appear to be working. I tracked down a staff member who said it was working. Went and tried again. Found another staff member who acknowledge had been broken. Net, no working elevator. I explained to the staff member that giiven my physical limitations I was unable to climb the significant stairs. They mumbled and apology, shrugged, and walked away. Given lack of functioning elevator and facilities only upstairs we had to cut our dinner short so I could find a bathroom that I could use. Thankfully we had finished our entrees but would have been nice to stay for a birthday desert or another cocktail. Lamberts - 1.) you should have a functioning elevator for individuals who are unable to climb stairs; 2.) if that elevator is not functioning: a.) should notify staff and post a sign; b.) have accommodations for someone who is unable to use the elevator. read more

Am under rated happy hour in my opinion... really enjoyed my brisket sandwich and old fashioned. The ambience is great and the brisket is even better read more

Lamberts Downtown Barbecue - Old fashioned - Barbeque Near Me - Austin, Texas

A remarkable BBQ restaurant that is above and beyond most family-style BBQ and steak houses. Creative, subtly-flavors menu. The chipotle queso had subtle, earthy peppers that I've encountered nowhere else. Our group had fish, ribs, chicken that was all masterfully flavored and cooked. Service was attentive and knowledgeable. The atmosphere was family-style, or large business groups out to have a good, but not raucous time. That we arrived late, near closing time and ordered dinner seemed to surprise the waitress, but she was game! read more

The loudness of the music is ridiculous. We were seated upstairs and literally could not hear each other across the table. I would never go back Negative stars read more

they have the best bbq sauce, not that the meat even needs it but wow. I love that they have reservations too

Update: the second time around was awesome. The service was great and the portions were just right. I'll definitely be back! Thank you! read more

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My dinner at Lamberts was incredible and definitely one of the best dining experiences I've had in a while. I had no idea Austin was such a cool dining destination but it really is and this spot can't be missed. At the insistence of our Uber driver we ordered crispy boar ribs as an appetizer and they were fantastic. The little spicy cornbread muffins on the table were everything. And the drinks (especially the margaritas) were on point. For dinner I ordered the shrimp and grits which was just perfection. It was the right amount of spicy, and the peppers and cilantro was enough to green it up a bit so it wasn't super rich and heavy. Husband got the three meat sampler and I tried two of them (and the bbq sauce) and everything kicked ass. If you have room for dessert then the flourless chocolate cake comes highly recommended by yours truly. The service, ambiance, and food were all incredible. This is what the young kids must mean when they describe something as a "vibe." Lamberts was a whole vibe! read more

Even thought it is a bit noisy on weekends lunch, but the barbecue and jalapeño sausages are really good! Its salty tastes are well-combined with baked beans. read more

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I have been meaning to make the pit stop at the famous Lambert's Downtown BBQ restaurant for years and I guess that time had finally come. Upon arrival on a late Thursday, the place was dead, which was odd as it was 6:30 at night, so I figured it would be a tad more busy for how popular the place is. Either way, I took a seat at the bar, which was nice, but not very spacious. Since this was more of a snack based on a full meal, I had only had the appetite to try a sample of a few dishes. Their menu is quite simple and laid out in a way where making a decision is not to difficult. I ended up with a sample of brisket, collard greens, waffle fries, and a glass of divine Cava. Again, touching on the fact that no one was really in the restaurant, my food took awhile to arrive, which was odd. When it did, it was very disappointing, especially for the price I had paid. The serving portions were small, and lackluster. The brisket was very dry and pretty tough to chew on, and when you are in brisket country and lack the ability to serve quality brisket, it is a true shame. The collard greens were alright, but a little bland and last but not least the waffle fries, which may of saved the meal. As for the Cava...I may of grabbed another glass as it was quite good and somehow got happy hour pricing on it, so two thumbs up there. While Lamberts is an institution in downtown Austin, I just did not understand the hype as my experience easily landed in a two star category. Maybe next time? read more

The food was good let's start with that. We had one person in our group who is GF and the bartender had no clue if they offered any GF options! He recommended 3 dishes and we picked two and guess what they were not GF. Better train the employees on food options read more

Go here all the time. Love the place. Although it's always freezing and the cheese infused corn bread they give you when you sit down is awful. Everyone I take to Lamberts hates those. Other than that - great spot. read more

I was looking forward to top-notch Texas-style bbq, and was a bit let down by the food at Lambert's. The first two brisket pieces were dried out, and were hard, with little smoked flavor. Finally, on the third piece, we found one that was moist, tender, and had decent flavor, if not much smoked aroma. The ribs were much better! The first serving of corn bread mini-muffins weren't warm, and seemed like they might have been made the day before. We asked for seconds, and the next set of corn bread was hot out of the oven, with a great taste. Overall, the restaurant had a cool, upscale vibe, but the inconsistent food quality left us feeling disappointed for the price, which is about double of the smaller places. read more

The absolute best! Everything is delicious staff is great and the environment is so fun. Go here when you go to Austin. Can't wait to go back! read more

Wow, I can't say enough great things about this restaurant! I'm a native Texan and almost never eat barbecue as I'm more of a Tex-mex girl, but I was visiting with a friend who's never been down south, and I knew I had to treat her to some real BBQ! My brother decided on Lambert's, and we made our way over for brunch. Although it was brunch, they still had all BBQ options in addition to unique breakfast variations of their dishes. Our servers were all absolutely incredible, I can't say enough about the stellar service. The food itself was absolutely heavenly as well. I got the steak and eggs in a hole, and my friend and brother got variations of their famous brisket. We split everything in addition to several appetizers, and everything was phenomenal. Flavorful, great texture, amazing queso, what else could you ask for? It was everything I needed and more and I'm so grateful for my brother's great suggestion! read more

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Came in for the BBQ while in Austin. Here is the review. First, i struggle mixing fine dining with BBQ. I think overall the food was very good but I did leave hungry. I had the brisket, it was tender and just the right amount of fat in the trim. The home made pickles were the high point of the meal, incredible! Sides of collard greens and broccoli were very well done, but calling them family size is a stretch. BBQ sauces were very interesting, really enjoyed them, unique forming the signature for the meal. My only wish portions slightly larger. Atmosphere was quiet and comfortable, wonderful place for friends to meet. read more

We tried the three meat BBQ plate and shrimp either sides of Mac and cheese and broccoli and coleslaw and corn. All delicious! Will definitely be back! Kudos to the chef(s)! read more

A group of us came here for dinner for my friend's bachelorette party. I ordered the brisket and shared the brussel sprouts. I thought the brisket wasn't as juicy as I was expecting. The brussel sprouts were pretty good. One of my girls was vegetarian was told ahead of time that they would give her another option when she arrived, but then they never offered it to her when she asked. She also found a food in her hair and had to return it. Overall it was ok, but i def have had better bbq read more

Lamberts Downtown Barbecue - Brisket - Barbeque Near Me - Austin, Texas

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Soooo, my friend invited me to get bbq which I obviously agreed to. I put on my bbq outfit which consists of daisy dukes and a tied up plaid shirt - a classic. When we got there, everyone was wearing business casual attire?! I was much confused, very embarrassed, but also super hungry. We started with the Crispy Wild Boar Ribs - which were insane! So yummy, I don't understand how crispy and fall-off-the-bone go together but they did that. I got the Mustard & Brown Sugar Crusted ribeye and I almost cried. Go here but don't wear daisy dukes because you'll be sad lol read more

OMG is this place amaaaaazing! I think this is probably the best place I've ever been to. On top of the amazing bbq we've ever had, we had the pleasure of listening to some live music. Not only was the food absolutely orgasmic, but the service was top notch Megan was amazing and was such a sweetheart, exactly the vibe we were looking for visiting Texas for the first time. I can't stress enough how great of a time we had. Best place ever read more

Lamberts Downtown Barbecue - BBQ heaven - brisket, baby back ribs, potatoes and Cole slaw - Barbeque Near Me - Austin, Texas

Cool vibe inside. Solid service. Apps and cocktails were great. Loved the queso and the boar ribs. The meat sampler plate was so so. The meat portions were very very small. We were all very disappointed. Of the meats.... The pork rib was my fave. Perfectly cooked IMO. The brisket was dry AF and the jalapeño cheese sausage was borderline inedible. read more

Fire definitely some of the best food I've had here in Austin since moving from houston

The food comes out quickly but tastes like it was made quickly. The beef chop sandwich tasted like propane and contained no onions and jalapeños as advertised. The bun was greasy and reminded me of heated up dog food. You would think that Texas still has a good barbecue; it probably does but certainly not at this location On the plus side the ambience, polish and service is exceptional so if you're looking for a great environment with friendly, exceptional staff and subpar food this is the place for you it was a bummer, the location is perfect read more

Lamberts Downtown Barbecue - Barbeque Near Me - Austin, Texas

Very pricey for BBQ place and with add on $$ sides! Dinner service begins at 5:00pm but watch out they're out of the Pork Chops by 6:00pm. My husband's Baby Back Ribs were served with the membrane still attached and the Brisket was way to fatty, barely got a couple of bites from it. Very spicy sides. The wait staff was very kind and comped me for the bad brisket experience. The location and ambiance is great. read more

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When I first moved to Austin two years ago, Lamberts was my first stop--my celebratory dinner. I think back at the night as being fairly special. Revisited it with the thought it would be as great as I remembered. Definitely not. Reservation (made a month ago) sat us next to prep area. Servers were constantly moving around our table and we could barely hear each other talk over clanging of dishes. Cocktails were nearly $16 (!!!) and were as bland as they come. Brisket was OK. Sauces with it were OK. Great mac and cheese. Boar ribs were small and adorable. Tasted like Buffalo wings. They have the kind of service where you don't have a dedicated server. Random people drop food and drinks off, pick up plates (it was especially annoying having them take our plates while we were eating). read more

Stopped by while waiting for my bite room to be ready. Attentive service. Good BBQ for a fair price. Had the bar drink special of the day. Needed to make sure quality control was ok on drink prep and the second one was as good as the first. Recommend highly. read more

I hate I forgot to take a picture! I had a work event here on the patio. I can't say enough about how easy their staff are to work with. They accommodated every challenge and obstacle I and my difficult team threw at them. They made me look like a rock star and alI I had to do was send some emails and sign a few things. Oh, yeah the food. The brisket was so tender. The chicken we had was really moist and flavorful. The sides, the apps, the dessert all great. Really no complaints. It is hard to serve 35 people all at once but Lamert's team did it. Thank you Jasmine, Rylan, and team. read more

I'm not a huge fan of BBQ, but this food was good! The macaroni and cheese was a little spicy but it was very flavorful. We had great service and our server was very helpful in food selection. Would go again if I were ever in Austin again. read more

Lamberts Downtown Barbecue - Barbeque Near Me - Austin, Texas

Such a great lunch. Everything flavorful. Baked max abs cheese was great. Icing on the cake hands down the best banana pudding i have ever eaten. Will be back. read more

Lamberts Downtown Barbecue - Banana Pudding - Barbeque Near Me - Austin, Texas

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First time and I must say I wasn't impressed. The food tasted good, but portions were small - even for someone who isn't big at all like me. One hotlink, one rib, and a bit of brisket for $37. then a $16 cocktail that really tasted like coffee liquor even though it was supposed to have several other ingredients. I drank a bit of it and then ordered a beer - the bartender didn't care.... It just felt like a rip off - won't be back until I hear things have changed. read more

This was not good. I'm from Memphis and I know the best BBQ. 1 rib bone for $17???? Seriously!?!? INSANE!!! Pros The only thing good here was the fries. Cons The BBQ sauce was 57 steak sauce. Tasteless tough meat Nasty beans No sweet tea We were so disappointed and in shock. The waiter was nice but it took forever to get water, to even place our order and it took forever to get 1 rib bone and some brisket... Why... I've eaten BBQ all over the US, Memphis, Virginia, Seattle, Dallas, Houston, Maryland, NYC... you get at least 4 bones or half slab with fries and baking beans. 1 bone for $17???!!!! Needless to say I don't recommend this place and won't be back. read more

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This place came highly recommended by a local, so that was my first indication that it would be tasty. We came on a Monday and other restaurants were closed but I was happy to see that this seemingly was also catering to a business crowd too, so it was bustling and that's another good sign. The meats were unreal. Some of the juiciest and most tender pieces! Wow! The pork and brisket were hands down phenomenal! And that Mac and cheese was a creamy dream boat of a dish. Wowza! 100% would venture back on my next Austin visit! read more

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Had the best "Frito Pie" ever there! I saw it on a TV food show. They rated the Frito Pie #1 in the state. We went there and I asked the server if the TV show rating brought in more customers. He said, "No, the Frito Pie brought in the TV show! " Great answer!! Great Frito Pie!! read more

McGuire Moorman's BBQ experience is good but not great. They key is to order off the HH menu before 7pm. The fried shrimp appetizer on HH was best dish with huge plump shrimp freshly fried crispy. Queso with burnt ends was okay (with fried corn chips and warmed flour tortillas) is decent but only found 1 small piece of and a couple of strands of brisket. Bbq was decent but $26 for 1/2 lb brisket albeit good bbq is quiet high and the link sausage was not good. Mushy and not warm enough so no juices and flavor was so so. Fish was decent but at $38 needed to be better. Mac n cheese was good but not creamy nor crispy enough on top to justify the $9 price. Collard greens were a standout and well balanced flavor (best I've had in a while). Cornbread came complimentary at beginning of meal and were warm and cheesy and densely excellent. Server, Ava, had great attitude, friendly and prompt. The experience is elevated here and silverware (not often found at texas bbq places) was changed before entrees and hot wet hand towels brought after instead of the typical plastic enclosed. towelettes. read more

My wife and I came here after watching the bats. It was late and we were hungry. We were quickly satisfied with the food and the service was super friendly. Great experience at this restaurant and I will not hesitate coming back to this restaurant. However, I am writing this review because of the ribeye steak that the host and waitress suggested. "My goodness!" Those are the words I said to my wife after the first delicious bite. Outwardly, the steak did not look too special. However, I was wowed by the first bite. It is a little sweet and the meat is super tender. I was speechless and kept on eating it like there was no tomorrow. It cost a bit but was well worth it. read more

Lamberts Downtown Barbecue - Mustard and Brown Sugar Crusted USDA Prime Ribeye - Barbeque Near Me - Austin, Texas

All my other fave brisket stops were closed today so I dropped in on this old fave with my out of town guest and was reminded why it's always a crowd fave. This is usually my a go to happy hour spot for me, so it was good to check out lunch. Enjoyed the brisket plate with potato salad and collard greens. No complaints here. Moist brisket and well prepared sides. Patio is well appointed and comfortable. 4 star meal. Three star post because the waitress charged her for something she offered for free and didn't immediately offer to fix it when we asked why the extra charge. Basically, my friend ordered the 1 meat plate and salad in place of sides and the waitress offered her an extra side and confirmed it was on the house. I asked since the menu clearly said 2 sides OR a salad. However when she brought the bill, they had charged her for the side salad. When we questioned it, she said, oh my manager added that charge in and made no I offer to fix it until I spoke up and reminded her, she only ordered the side after you offered it to her at no cost and it seems only right you would let your manager know that. She did, fixed the bill and was very apologetic afterward which was appreciated, but overall felt like a sketchy move. Not what I would have expected from this server or restaurant. read more

Lamberts Downtown Barbecue - Barbeque Near Me - Austin, Texas