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    The Switch

    3.7 (280 reviews)
    Open 11:00 am - 9:00 pm
    Updated over 3 months ago

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    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Good for groups
    Happy hour specials

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    Marissa G.

    4.5 My family and I really love this BBQ. We've gotten food here three times in the last month and a half. This time around I got a Chopped Brisket Loaded Baked Potato which is a Baked Potato with Brisket, Cheese, Bacon, Butter, Scallions, and BBQ Sauce, with Sour Cream on the side. It was really good. I split it with my husband and I still couldn't finish my portion. The baked potato was hot, soft and very filling. The brisket was plentiful, and all the other ingredients added flavor. I also tried the Crispy Pulled Pork Sandwich which comes with pulled pork, onion strings, sauce and dressing, pickles, and cabbage. It was delicious. The pork from this restaurant is so good. The onion strings weren't crispy but they added flavor. The cabbage was fresh and crisp with each bite. All of the ingredients together created a sweet and savory flavor. It was the best pork sandwich I've had. Overall, It's just good BBQ. My family and I will continue to be customers.

    Brisket Benedict on Brunch Buffet
    Samantha J.

    We've been to The Switch more times than we can count over the past couple of years, and honestly I'm embarrassed we haven't left a review until now. Even more shocking? The surprisingly low star ratings on here. Y'all... this place is SO much better than that! Most often you'll find us here on Sundays for their AYCE Brunch Buffet -- which is hands down one of the BEST brunch values around. Price usually runs $35-$45 depending on if it's a holiday, and it's worth every penny. They always have two smoked meats on the chopping block that rotate every couple of weeks (pro tip: check their website ahead of time to see what's carving that week along with their rotating entrees and sides). Some of our PERSONAL brunch MVPs: -The mini biscuits (flaky, golden perfection) -- do yourself a favor and add the strawberry jam. -Cucumber salad & Cobb salad for a refreshing bite. -Fried chicken that's always crispy and juicy. -Brisket or pork belly Benedict on their bomb ass biscuits (rich, smoky, and so indulgent), we legit eat 2-3 every time!) -Stuffed French toast (brunch dreams come true and always rotating). -Ribs, tri tip, pork tenderloin, and honestly whatever smoked meats are on rotation. -Mini chocolate cakes to finish strong! Bonus: you can also order pancakes and scrambled eggs on the side if you're craving the classics, OR just skip the buffet and order off the regular menu. Either way, the food has always been fresh, hot, and super satisfying. Outside of brunch, we've also had plenty of lunches and dinners here and the hits just keep coming. The food feels like a Southern Louisiana-meets-Tex-Mex fusion and it works beautifully. Favorites include the fried catfish (Wow oh wow, also a MUST!), Tri Tip French dip (A MUST and one of THE BEST We've ever had!) , smoked chicken wings, cowboy ribeye, and their BBQ platters. Truly, you can't go wrong with anything on this menu! Plus they have weekly rotating specials as well, which you can also find on their website! Service? Always on point. Friendly, attentive, and welcoming whether you're posted up inside or enjoying the patio outdoors. All in all -- The Switch is one of those spots we'll keep coming back to again and again! They are a MUST visit when you're here and hands down make the 30-45 min drive EVERY TIME, because they are THAT good and WORTH IT! Incredible food, great service, and a brunch buffet that's worth every calorie and then some! Don't let the low ratings fool you -- this place deserves way more love! Whether you decide to become a regular or make a trip JUST to visit them while you're in town you won't be disappointed!

    Pork Ribs, Brisket, Corn Casserole, Brussel Sprouts w/ Serrano glaze
    Elle K.

    We started with the queso, hush puppies and Alabama white sauce wings. The queso and chips were great. The hush puppies were some of the best I've ever had! Loved the wing sauce until I got a wing with feathers still on it and stopped enjoying there. For our meal, we liked the pork ribs and brisket was alright. The Brussels and corn casserole were great picks for sides. The Mac and cheese was good but could have used a little more flavor or salt maybe. We also tried the truck stop enchiladas which were pretty good. The rice it came with however was hard and undercooked. Our waitress was very attentive and helpful! We were also helped out by the bartender who brought drinks to our table and another staff member who brought out some food and all were very kind and personable. They had plenty of seating inside and TVs. Hope this review helps!

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    Joseph E.

    Stopped in for Sunday brunch buffet while visiting friends in Austin and glad I did. The Switch offers a brunch buffet that mixes traditional breakfast with BBQ, oh my. As you get your plate and start the walk along the offerings they have from traditional eggs, bacon, and potatoes, they also have biscuits and gravy, cream filled french toast, pasty table, and a carving station with two types of protein. As a bonus, they had a special offering of brisket tamales that were really delicious. Overall, this was a great first introduction to The Switch and I look forward to coming back when I'm in Austin again to try more of the menu.

    Pulled pork plate with Mac and cheese and cucumber tomato salad
    Riley H.

    So yummy! The pulled pork was delicious - so moist and tender. The Gouda mac and cheese was also great. Cucumber tomato salad was nice and refreshing. Our waiter was great and atmosphere was clean. Would definitely come back here!!

    Brisket and Baked Potato Gumbo
    Scott G.

    This is more of a PSA than a complete review. This restaurant is next to Pieous, a great place on its own merit. At first glance, I thought it be a typical BBQ experience. Stand in line, order, wait, leave full, and smell like a smoke house. The PSA is for the most ingenious creative culinary BBQ fusion dish I've had. Their Special Brisket Baked Potato Gumbo. Rich and meaty and served with cornbread tasting Ritz crackers makes for a hit especially on a cold day in Austin. Geez. I can't say anymore other than I'm glad I tried it. Equally surprising, I ordered their brisket queso which by all measures is light years in flavor and texture than majority of Tex-Mex restaurants. The chips were fresh, puffy, and crispy again better than the flat bland greasy chips found everywhere else. Load up the queso. The Switch is mostly full service. The Switch staff especially the bar tender serving me was over the top friendly, knowledgeable, and attentive with impeccable timing and detail on everything. Ticket times under 5min. Extraordinarily fast. Lastly, they have a full bar, a big friendly and inviting bar unlike all other BBQ places. TVs too.

    James F.

    Geez, where have I been with the follow ups of local Hays County dining? First visit 2018 and if you read back I went back for that $21 Catfish dish. It was served to me with raw fish. Along with that observation who puts a giant blob of cold Potato Salad on top of fish???!?!?! Cleaning up info tonight I deleted the Cajun fare still showing up on Yelp and replaced it with now BBQ paired with Tex-Mex. Not exactly original (Valentina's) but for my recent visit the combination worked well. We met car club friends ahead of our departure for the solar eclipse for lunch. We grabbed drinks before hitting the counter. Friends arrive and we're ordering a spread. Buddy exclaimed Switch produced his new favorite Smoked Wings paired with Alabama White. His wife lent me a Chicken Enchilada from her plate. GF and I ordered the three meat plate; shared our vittles too. Pork ribs, Brisket, and Turkey. Two out of the three slices were amazing. Third was that crusty outside that had sat there a bit. Pork Ribs had good flavor and better than expected tear off the bone. Sauce choices are plentiful. Overall, it's nice to come back and see a different menu direction that was executed properly. Price for the 3 meat plate and two sides was $29. Nearby Salt Lick doesn't offer this exact combination of meats we chose but I will point out SL's AYCE aka Family Style is just a few bucks more. Choose The Switch instead of Driftwood. Craft BBQ is here; SL cuts soooo many corners to feed the masses especially on the Brisket. I'd still say SL has the edge on Pork Ribs. Sides I'm siding with Switch. Way more creative even factoring SL's Sunday specials.

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    Went to try their Sunday brunch buffet and was a bit disappointed. The food was cold. Best part was the desserts & the drinks we ordered.

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    Great food and amazing service. Everyone here is so nice! My favorites are the Turkey BLT and the Tri-tip Sandwich!!

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    14.8 mi
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    This review is for their catering service. I work for a government entity and we are required to…read morereceive numerous quotes before choosing a vendor. We found Gebby's BBQ to be reasonably priced compared to other Austin BBQ restaurants. From the beginning, both Chris (The Owner and Master Pit Man) and Elizabeth to be extremely professional and prompt. Any questions or changes needed on the quote, they were on top of anything we needed. The day of the event, they arrived early as they said they would and set up quickly. The aroma of the food was wonderful throughout our venue. We had a handful of vegetarian/vegan employees and the offer a smoked vegetable tray with corn tortillas as one of their options. The food we chose was a 3 meat plate with 3 sides and cookies for the dessert. We chose Brisket, Turkey and Sausage. For the sides, we had Gouda Mac and Cheese, Creamed Corn and Beans. Everything was extremely delicious and the feedback I gathered from numerous employees was nothing but positive reviews on the food. They even allow us to KEEP the leftover food! This was awesome as we had a few bbq quotes that STATED that we could not keep the leftover food! Overall, our experience with them far exceeded our expectations and I would recommend them for your catering needs!

    Amazing food! Ordered from here for a family gathering and…read morethe food and service was excellent!! Highly recommend!!

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    Gebby's BBQ & Catering - Catered Meal - Brisket, Sausage, Mac & Cheese, Pork, Beans, & Banana Pudding (sorry for zoomed out photo)

    Catered Meal - Brisket, Sausage, Mac & Cheese, Pork, Beans, & Banana Pudding (sorry for zoomed out photo)

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