All I can say is yummy. Great, sweet tea and free beans. The barbecue is so yummy. I eat here once or twice a week. The staff is always pleasant and the barbecue is always on point. read more

Very good! Stopped here after leaving Krause Springs and it did not disappoint. We had ribs, cropped beef sandwich, spicy corn and peach cobbler. And as an added bonus, the meals came with free beans and bread. It was all very tasty! Highly recommend! read more

My favorite Texas BBQ. Lucky me it's right down the road. My staples are the lean cuts of brisket, tater tot casserole, spicy corn, potato salad, banana pudding (seasonal), and blackberry pie alamode. read more

It's yum and has great sides. You may be treated to some live music on Saturdays. Load your own pinto beans, jalapeño peppers, sauce, onions and pickles. read more

Delicious bbq, but disappointed that we went to try their pork chop and they were out (plus out of a few other items).

Came here to get takeout and proceeded to get condiments for our order. There was a woman manning the "bean station" that embarrassed my 75 year old mother by berating her about pinto beans (or butter beans, can't remember which) being available only to dine in customers. Proceeded to berate my father as well after he bit back telling her she didn't have to be so rude as neither of them knew. I don't care how good your food is, when you take to bitching out good people over your arbitrary rules, you can have it. Will never go back and will be sure to share this story as often as I can. read more

Just want to let you know that we desperately need you in southern california. there's nothing like your bbq in this area and it's making me emotional. i hate it here read more

First time to try this establishment today and came away favorably impressed. Tried the pork spare ribs, brisket (selected lean meat - more on that later), and sausage along with potato salad and coleslaw. Really impressed with all but next time I might try the moist brisket as the lean was a little to dry for my taste although it had a great smokey flavor. Overall I find this to be a great option going forward. read more

The best barbecue in the Austin area, bar none. We've eaten there many times, and never have less than a great meal. This is an authentic Texas BBQ joint--you eat your barbecue in the butcher paper in which it's wrapped. In fact, the only thing they have to wash are the utensils--everything else is recyclable. When you enter, you get to choose your meat selections from a huge steel pit, in which you'll see all the barbecue that is available. If you get there too late, you may miss out, so always plan to arrive early. Service is excellent; they'll cut your meat for you if you want, wrap it to go or to eat in the restaurant; fixings are provided free--pinto beans, butterbeans on weekends, onions, jalapeños, pickles, barbecue sauce. We love the baby-back ribs, the smoked turkey breast, the jalapeño sausage, and especially their spicy corn, blackberry cobbler, and peach cobbler. We're headed there for lunch today! read more

I initially came in to take home some barbecue and grab a bite to eat and ended up ordering a ton of food. While the food is great, the people there makes the place shine. Everyone is really pleasant and makes you feel welcomed. Even if this place is a little out of my way, I'll definitely be back. Highly recommended! read more

Passed by Opies BBQ after spending a few hours at Krause Springs and opening up quite the appetite. You immediately get into a line to make your meat selections where they cut, plate, weigh and wrap everything up for you. We got a half rack of baby back ribs, jalapeño cheese sausage, pork loin, and the highly recommended tater tot casserole. The ribs were tender & tasty, the sausage flavorful, the pork loin was good but a bit dry, and the tater tot casserole was the absolute highlight of our meal. It is 100% worth all the rave. I will purposely drive out of my way to come back for an extra large serving of that delicious casserole. They have a self-service station where you can help yourself to bread, beans, pickles, jalapeños, sauces, etc. The beans were quite tasty! We didn't try any desserts on this visit but certainly will whenever we come back. The restaurant is a bit pricey but we left satisfied and it was the perfect meal to balance out our day in the sun at the springs. The atmosphere here is very laid back and relaxed - Definitely has that cute small town vibe. Overall, Opies is definitely worth a visit especially for the casserole! read more

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Delicious Brisket, spicy jalapeño cheese sausage and fall off the bone ribs. Sides were all really good, but the butter beans and the craisin slaw were our favorites. read more

Really amazing beef rib! Pecan cobbler and sides did not disappoint. I stopped in here when visiting Marble Falls recently. The old fellow playing guitar for tips was on point as well, pulling out all sorts of country gems. As good as any central Texas BBQ spot. Huge place for a fun, family friendly experience. Pricey like all local bbq, but worth every penny. read more

Turkey, sausage, brisket tator tot casserole and both kinds of bean everytime we stop. Best in Texas.

Tender doesn't even begin to describe the brisket. It is so tender you almost don't even need to chew. And very juicy too. Great smoke flavor. Some of the best brisket I have had in quite a while. Also had the spicy corn. Packs a little heat but very good, would order again. Cost isn't cheap but definitely worth it. read more

Opie's BBQ - Brisket sandwich with spicy corn - Barbeque Near Me - Spicewood, Texas

Finally had a chance to visit this historic BBQ establishment, which is only less a than 30 min drive from the house. It has a reputation that is gravitating and is now ranked in Texas Monthly Top 50 (the most respectable BBQ rating source). The wait was fully worth it! Brisket was moist and full of flavor; had some of the best cheddar cheese and jalapeño sausage that I have ever had; and loved the bark on my chicken. I had a sample of all the meats and thoroughly enjoyed them all. I also sampled each of their three cobblers (peach, cherry and pecan) which are all handmade. Make sure you save room to "dib and dab" into these because they are also very worth the spend and stomach space. Staff was very friendly and of course ownership let me see the sacred pits, which I always try to do when visiting any BBQ joint. Very nice job Opies. I will be back. read more

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Unfortunately, I was not at all pleased with this BBQ place. You order your meat right when you walk in. It's very awkward especially if you have never been there. We stepped back to look at the menu and let others go ahead of us. We ended up ordering 1/2lb of brisket and a half rack of "sweet & spicy" baby back ribs. We took our meats to get weighted and ended up paying for nearly 1/4lb more of brisket than we ordered. After picking our sides and paying, we headed to our seat when I noticed an area with free beans, bread, pickles. I could not find plates anywhere! I noticed people looked like they were eating off of paper, which I eventually found back at the register. I ordered the fatty brisket because I was told by the employee it would be more moist and the other drier. It was not very moist at all and I would hate to find out what the dry version was like. I'm a huge brisket fan, but I really didn't find this brisket exciting. My son said the "sweet and spicy" ribs were just SPICY and didn't care to eat them. My husband said they were good. The sides-ugh! The Mac and cheese was watery and flavorless with burnt pieces in it. The tater casserole tasted like tuna casserole with potato instead of noodles. It was disgusting and not at all what I expected. read more

Another excellent trip to Opies. This time for Father's Day I brought my Parents and Girlfriend to try for the first time. They were blown away by the Baby Backs, Moist Brisket, and Tatertot Casserole. We also enjoyed two cobblers (peach and blackberry) with live music too! We all agreed that these may have been the best ribs we've ever had at a BBQ joint. read more

I am not a fan of BBQ but being in Texas and with the family loving this spot I was so glad we went. By far the best BBQ I've ever had. I had ribs and potato salad, the meat was falling off the bone and there was plenty of meat.. the potato salad was excellent! Everyone loved their food, from brisket to ribs, sausage (regular and spicy), turkey, potato salad and tater tot casserole (also delish) The staff are beyond friendly and the atmosphere is fun! If you are in Texas and near Opie's you should check this out! read more

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A group of us came in to grab a quick bite after being at Krause Springs and headed to Hamilton Pool. Their meat selection is astounding and the display just makes you want to order it all. The interior is quaint Texas style and they had live music playing on a Saturday afternoon which added to the feel. I opted for fatty end brisket, sausage and the tater tot casserole. You go down the counter line and pick your selections and then you can go to the fixins station and they also have beans on the buffet type area. They also have bbq sauce that is warm in large crock pot looking things and let me tell you there is a huge difference in warm sauce vs. cold sauce just sitting on the table; Yummy! Unfortunately the brisket was just ok for me and a bit on the dry side even though it was a fatty end. The sausage rocked my world and that tater tot casserole should be a staple in every bbq joint in the world. The pickles and onions were fresh and I appreciate that. The beans were so amazing and I am not normally a bean fan but, I went up for a second helping. I think it was probably a fluke with the dry brisket judging on the other reviews and I would come back for the sausage and beans alone! read more

Opie's BBQ - All the meat - Barbeque Near Me - Spicewood, Texas

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Another good Texas BBQ institution. When you walk in, Opie's has a "pit" of meats on display, for your choosin... like some other joints. The effect on the psyche after sniffing the smoke outside on approach is as expected: gimme gimme gimme! There were only 2 of us and Yelpers mentioned brisket and ribs, so we got those and threw in some turkey and pork loin. Turkey: juicy and smoky and a little peppery. I'm a fan. Loin: like the peppery rub, but our part of the loin was a little more dry than maximum satisfaction would have it. Ribs: got a half rack of the baby backs after the pit server asked if I liked spicy. The sauce is a little sweet, a little spicy, and peppery. The meat was juicy and tasty if not full-on fall-off-the-bone. Brisket (fatty): yeah. yep. mm hmm. especially with the added tang of a teensy dunk in their Cooper's-like vinegary sauce. Did the brisket melt my face like Franklin? Almost. As good eaters of satisying bbq, we discussed trying the good-looking chicken, pork chop, and spare ribs next time. (I'm not into most sausage, personally..will have 1 bite if someone else Must Link Up.) Pinto beans: solidly good, no frills beans. Butter beans: buttery! Spicy cream corn: spicier than I expected; packs a decent heat and good flavor! Tater tot casserole: HAD to try. I mean...cheese tot casserole?! I'm a fan. Rich and cheesy and canned-fried-oniony-accented goodness. If a good 'southern' green bean casserole and broccoli-cheese casserole had a delicious tater tot baby...yums. There were several dessert offerings, but we passed with an option to return. Like Cooper's, pinto beans (AND butter beans) are in large stock pots in the middle of the dining room for your serving pleasure. Sauce, too. Bread, pickles, onions, and jalapeños also up for grabs. Big Red in the soda fountain. The "hot sauce" available in squeeze bottles tasted like a version of buffalo wing sauce...maybe it works well with something like the vinegar sauce punches up the brisket, but I wasn't into it. Opie's features 'real' tables and chairs (versus picnic tables). The furniture is rustic, log-style (fancy!). A gentleman started playing live music in the dining room at noon on a Saturday. I was dreading it, but he didn't turn it to 11 and he did great covers of country classics, so it was...actually nice. We received friendly, "how y'all doin?"s several times. Staff cleans up behind you here, rather than sorting trash, trays, and silverware at a station. Takeaway fixups available across the room from the ordering counter, by the side door near the merchandise area (what Texas bbq establishment doesn't provide merch for the fans??). All around dang decent bbq experience to be had at Opie's. I'm a fan. read more

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Ended up on the way to San Angelo, TX for a business trip. I did some research on some options to enjoy a quick lunch on the way there from Houston, TX. Came across Opie's BBQ & the food did not disappoint. Please be mindful I was traveling on government per diem and I still needed to squeeze another meal out of this day. However, as other reversers have stated they slice your choice meat in front of you at the entrance and everything is priced by the pound. For comparison 1/2 pound of sausage is one half of a link. My colleague enjoyed the brisket sandwich (pro tip get the sandwich because it's $9 as opposed to a 1/2 pound of brisket which is $12). Back to my plate the baby back ribs were very tender and seasoned well and fell off the bone. The macaroni and cheese was very good and I purchased a second regular sized side on my own dime. I also tried the jalapeño sausage not pictured and it was solid, not as much jalapeño as I would've expected. Bread (white/wheat) is complimentary along with butter beans, pinto beans, bbq sauce & pickles. So you may want to consider that when selecting your sides during checkout. read more

Opie's has spicy BBQ and great Texas ambience. From the love music to the parchment paper plates, this place is everything I love about Texas. You walk in and immediately select your meat. The Baby back ribs were spicy and packed with meat. I tried the tater tot casserole which the staff says is their claim to fame. It did not disappoint--you have to order this side when you go! It is not good for your arteries but so good for your soul! They accept cash and credit and fill to go orders. Plenty of fixings and bread for all guests. This place is delicious! read more

Opie's BBQ - Tater Tot Casserole - Barbeque Near Me - Spicewood, Texas

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We haven't been here in some time. The bbq is still delicious. The butter beans are creamy and delicious. I had the 1/2 chicken with a jalapeño cheese sausage link. The blackberry cobbler is to die for! read more

The BEST BBQ I have found in the Austin area! We typically go on the weekends when they have a wider selection of meats AND the butter beans...Mmmm...butter beans... I usually bring people from out of town over going to the Salt Lick as I think this place offers more variety and honestly just tastes better. The stand out for me is always their smoked pork belly. I've never had anything else like it at another BBQ spot so it's a must every time I come here. The tater tot casserole and spicy corn are also delicious and unique. Definitely worth the drive! The cost is pretty consistent with other BBQ places (especially for the quality), but it definitely does add up if you're not careful. Go slow and order more if you need it if you're trying to pinch pennies. read more

We got a pound of brisket, jalapeño cheese sausage and ribs. Brisket melts in your mouth good, sausage was the right amount of spice loaded with flavor and the ribs were tender off the bone good. I highly recommend it. We plan to continue going to Opie's anytime we're in the spice wood area. read more

After spending the day at Krause springs we were famished. I had bookmarked Opie's before our trip and it was right outside the springs so it worked out great. The line was out the door, but no worries it moves quickly. Once you get inside all of the meats are lined up on very long display pit to your right. You select your meats and they cut off your portion. I ordered the sliced brisket sandwich and was served a huge chunk of brisket complete with burnt ends. When you get to the counter you give someone your tray and the will slice or chop it for you. They then handed back my tray with a mountain of sliced beef overflowing the bun. One of the largest Bbq sandwiches that I have ever had. For the sides we had the tater tot casserole, it was different but very good. I would get it again. Also had the potato salad, not bad. They have lots of different brownies, pies and slices of cake to choose from. I was planing on going back up after we ate to get dessert, but ended up stuffing myself on BBQ. Guess that will have to wait until my next visit. The fixings bar was well stocked with all the normal fair. Pickles, onions, jalapeno and bread. Plus the bar had giant pot of hot pinto beans. Very Cool! The ice tea is fresh brewed and very good. They have both sweet and unsweetened. If you are in the area I don't think you could go wrong stopping here. Good BBQ, good prices and huge portions. read more

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Good location only if you are hungry and on the way to/back from Krause Springs for a day of swimming. BBQ is "okay." Prices are high. Ambiance is bland. Life is too short to have mediocre bbq. read more

Best BBQ around! We live 5 minutes from here and can't get enough! 1100-1200 is the best time to get there, tons of seating, clean, and incredible food! read more

A spin-off of the legendary Cooper's BBQ in Llano, Opie's is a place I've been wanting to try for a while now. After a healthy portion of brisket and potato salad, I think the student doesn't top the master, but it was a respectable showing and a damn fine meal. It's not a short drive to Spicewood, so I was hoping it would be worth it. You can't miss the large building on the side of the road, which is new and pleasantly decorated. First off, the odd thing about Opie's is the choke point at entryway. The meats are kept in a warmer right as you enter which is designed to look like a smoker, but more closely resembles a coffin. The girl will creak open the coffin and you can choose your meats. I get they are following the Cooper's model of serving meat directly out of a pit, but kept inside this large, modern dining area it just feels contrived. Also, since the warmer is right at the doorway, it creates a bottleneck and a queue of people can quickly build up behind it causing you be hanging out the front door unable to get in the restaurant. Totally unnecessary. There is a pretty wide choice of sides and especially desserts - there are about 10 different types of cakes and cobblers. Somebody clearly has a sweet tooth here. If I weren't about to gorge myself on meat, I might think about it. We ordered a pound of moist brisket, jalapeno & cheese sausage, potato salad, and a helping of the free pinto beans for a total of $20. The brisket is cooked to be extremely tender. There is a nice black bark with a thin red smoke ring, and it falls apart on the fork. On the down side, it was extremely greasy and I thought somewhat under-seasoned. I didn't taste much of a rub on the meat - just the mesquite smoke flavor. These are minor complaints though - this is still very good brisket and nothing I'd ever be sad about eating. The sausage was really, really excellent. It has just the right amount of heat to give your lips a light burn, and the melty cheese compliments the sausage perfectly. All you need is a half-link to be satisfied and it's a nice pop of flavor and spice to the meal. The BBQ sauce is a pungent red vinegar style similar to Cooper's, but even better. It has notes of pepper, smoke, onions, and a kick of vinegar. It brings a great zing to all the meat - one of the best sauces I've tried anywhere. The potato salad was unfortunately terrible. The potatoes were semi-hard and the mayo/mustard combination was an unpleasant gooey consistency and flavor. I threw it out. The pinto beans were pretty good but they were under-seasoned. A little pepper and salt would go a long way here! I appreciated the complimentary status, but they don't stand up to Cooper's pinto bean perfection. I ordered enough brisket to take home with me for the next day, and when I reheated the leftovers in a microwave, it was oddly even better. Perhaps without the excess grease the meat tasted so much better and I was ooh-ing and ahh-ing and wondering what I ever complained about on the previous day. It was damned good. So just a thought - if you're looking to bring brisket to an event or a party and want a meat that travels well - this place is it. Altogether it was a pretty tasty if not perfect meal. Definitely worth a stop for some tender and expertly smoked meats. read more

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A friend of mine mentions how Opie's BBQ is seriously underrated. To tell you the truth, it is. Honestly, when people talk about BBQ in Texas, Opie's rarely get a mention. Maybe it's the location? If it was in Austin, people would know about it more, maybe? I was in the area because I had to volunteer for a nighttime trail race and I needed to eat something. Opie's is closer to Muleshoe Bend Recreation Area. First thing I see are signs mentioning the butter beans are for dining in. Note to self: try out their butter beans. Never had it but there's always a first. I enter and I have one of the servers show me the meats they have available. I ordered half a sausage link, 1/4 lb of brisket, and a quarter of a chicken. Then I grabbed me some potato salad and coleslow. Then I saw the hot items which included tater tot casserole, peach cobbler...etc. It all looked good but I think I had enough on my plate already. Then I went to the middle section where they have free bread, pickles, sauce, onions and the butter beans. I grabbed a cup of the butter beans. I must say it's pretty good. The BBQ was excellent. read more

Opie's BBQ - Barbeque Near Me - Spicewood, Texas

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This was my first visit and I wanted to try everything, so I did. I have enough food for the rest of this week. I got the cheese and jalapeño sausage, moist brisket, chicken and baby back ribs. All of the meat was flavorful moist and tasteful. I got the peach and blackberry cobblers. They are both good. I bought the toffee butter cake but have not tried it yet. The complimentary pinto beans was good. I thought I did not like butter beans, but they were excellent. The BBQ sauce was good. I prefer a sweet sauce or sweet spicy type sauce. This was an excellent trip. I will be enjoying Opie's BBQ all week. read more

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Good yummy homemade food!best I have ever had worth the price , service is great!ambiance is good seems like everyone is enjoying their food more eating than talking , smoked ribs ,tator mash potatoes are the best !! read more

Ok most people go for the bbq. It looks good, smells great and tastes delicious. However; leave room for the beans and sides-all very good. Service is friendly and attentive. The interior is clean and roomy. The best of all is the cobbler. Take your pick blackberry, peach or cherry. Fantastic! read more

We took a road trip from Round Rock out here, and were not disappointed! The drive was really fun and beautiful, definitely recommend going out to Opie's as part of a day-trip from the Austin area. The BBQ was all exceptional. You get to pick what you want from the pit, which is always fun. I was particularly impressed with the jalapeno cheese sausage, which I am not normally a fan of, and the sweet n' spicy ribs....oh man those ribs. Yep, you should get those ribs. We got turkey and brisket too and although it was very good, I could have been happy with just those ribs. Don't leave Opie's without getting enough Tater Tot Casserole. That is one delicious food. I'm not even sure what I ate, but I really loved it. The complimentary butter beans were just awesome. I feel like it's not a real BBQ place without free beans, bread, onions, and pickles right? We also got some cobbler, which I imagine is like your Texan grandma's. If your grandma's is better, please invite me over. What really brings Opie's up to 5 star level, for me, is the atmosphere. It's not a dark, smoky room like some BBQ spots. It's an open, bright, large, and pretty beautiful when you start looking around space. They have some awesome shirts too. Make sure you check those out. read more

Opie's BBQ - Barbeque Near Me - Spicewood, Texas

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Came here on Labor Day because of a Texas Monthly article that ranked it as some of the best BBQ in Texas. Plenty of parking and easy to get to (considering it's basically the only thing out there). You order your meats, they give it to someone to cut, you order your sides, and then you check out. Baby back ribs were the highlight of the meal for me. I will probably just order those if I come back in the future. I also loved the spicy corn. Brisket was okay, jalapeno sausage and pork ribs were good. Tater tot casserole did not actually contain tater tots - just sliced potatoes. That was a bit disappointing for me. I liked how they had all the trimmings (onions, bread, pickles, pinto beans) in a middle island for easy selection and packing up. The place was laid out well for self-service. Strange thing that happened that day that really has no bearing on the restaurant -- there was a bird rehab non-profit in the parking lot and they were doing a fundraiser where you could take a photo with an Eurasian Eagle Owl for $5. It was pretty neat. read more

Opie's BBQ - Sides. - Barbeque Near Me - Spicewood, Texas

Old, Andy Griffith type feel. First time visiting felt pretty comfortable being the only minority in the room. The employees are nice and welcoming. They even had a live one-man band, probably a local fav. He was really great! Now on to the food... Arriving around noon from Austin only found myself #7 in line. Liked that the menu is quite large right at the entrance. However I DID NOT like that the bbq (meats) is literally at the door, open for everyone to breath over. I immediately felt repulsed when a senior bent over and almost touched the ribs. Purchased a little of everything. Pork ribs, brisket, sausage, pinto and butter beans, tatertot casserole, green beans and sampled all cobblers (pecan, peach and blackberry). The meats were ok. Favs we're the sausage and tatertot casserole. Omg that was GREAT. While the peach cobbler was pretty good (crusty and fresh Peaches) the Pecan cobbler will have you LITERALLY RUNNING TO THE DENTIST. MERCY ITS SWEET! If you ask, they'll even give you ice cream from the back. Also loved that both beans were complimentary for those that sit in. Both huge pots stewing made me think back to my grandmother, in terms of appearance and flavor. 2nd best thing offered! Don't know if I'll be back all the way from Austin (45 min drive) but definitely an experience stepping back in time. read more

I couldn't answer about more than their chop beef sandwich, but it's pretty darn good and it's plenty big for sharing. Their BBQ sauce is more spicy than sweet. They have homemade cobblers that are equally tasty. Pro tip: You can skip the line if you just need chop beef. read more

So, when you dream about eating tater tot casserole and brisket with burnt ends, you may have a problem... At least, that is what I thought until I ate at Opie's. I am not big BBQ fan because most of it honestly doesn't live up the the hype. I can think of many, many other ways to eat meat. BUT Opie's does it right! They have the meats on a big pit when you first walk in and you order your meats here. We have been here twice... in the same weekend.. and got the same thing both times... the 'moist' brisket (it has lots of fat--or cow candy--that way), sweet and spicy pork ribs and the spicy sausage. Don't think that their spicy isn't too hot because it is. They mean business when they say spicy. Once you get your meats, you go to the counter where the sides are. NO MATTER WHAT, get the Tater Tot Casserole! It is completely out of this world and habit forming. The spicy creamed corn is delicious and the cobblers make me dance in my seat. They have a service bar in the middle of the restaurant that has beans (YEP), butter beans--yummy-- and then regular fixin's like sauce, onions, pickles and bread. The sauce is pretty tasty and I fell in love with the butter beans. Next time you are thinking of BBQ, you owe it to yourself to try out Opie's~ read more

Opie's BBQ - Tater Tot Casserole and Spicy Creamed Corn... these alone are with the trip here - Barbeque Near Me - Spicewood, Texas

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Great food.Friendly staff.Charming atmosphere and very entertaining musicians. I highly recommend Opie's barbecue in Spicewood for BBQ lovers of all ages read more