Austin, TX BBQ Restaurants

The Big Pig · 01-16-2010, 11:49 PM

I was in Austin, TX last week for work and had the pleasure of eating at Rudi's and Bone Daddy's. It was my first trip to both restaurants. Rudi's is a traditional BBQ joint and we had smoked prime rib, brisket, sausage, and chopped beef along with beans and cream corn. Everything was good but the prime rib and cream corn were exceptional. Bone Daddy's is a little more upscale place. I had a sausage platter that was good but the main attraction is the smokin hot skantily clad staff (think Hooter's on steroids meets BBQ). They could have served cardboard with catsup and I may not have noticed.

I look forward to going back to both restaurants.

BluDawg · 01-27-2010, 11:15 PM

I have never tried the Rudy's in in the capital. However even though it is on the far side of Waco my old pick up some how mysteriously can't leave town unless it visits the parking lot at Rudy's.

That's where I get my beer and Q on. Love that place!!!

BrooklynQ · 01-28-2010, 11:17 AM

I agree - Rudy's prime rib and corn are exceptional. Every time I'm in Austin, it's my first stop even though the rest of their BBQ isn't the best in town (It's still pretty darn good tho.)

ttekcirC · 01-29-2010, 06:49 PM

Rudy's is like a McDonald's for BBQ, we have one in Tyler...it's ok. If you want good BBQ in Austin Salt Lick Bar-B-Que is the place!!! It's not down town Austin, it's out in the middle of nowhere (actually in Driftwood), but worth the trip.

Rambo · 01-31-2010, 07:27 AM

It begins and ends at Franklin's in Austin.
Franklin Barbecue

If you are that close though you need to take a trip to Lockhart or Llano.

BrooklynQ · 02-01-2010, 05:07 PM

Sam's Restaurant is my absolute favorite in Austin

3BQ · 02-24-2010, 03:26 PM

I found this place to really good in Austin . Pok-e-Jos BBQ, Round Rock, Austin, BBQ, Catering, Ribs, BBQ joints, brisket, smokehouse, delivery, pickup

I also liked a place called Iron Works .

01-16-2010, 11:49 PM	#1 (permalink)
The Big Pig Administrator BBQ Jedi Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Overland Park, KS	Austin, TX BBQ Restaurants I was in Austin, TX last week for work and had the pleasure of eating at Rudi's and Bone Daddy's. It was my first trip to both restaurants. Rudi's is a traditional BBQ joint and we had smoked prime rib, brisket, sausage, and chopped beef along with beans and cream corn. Everything was good but the prime rib and cream corn were exceptional. Bone Daddy's is a little more upscale place. I had a sausage platter that was good but the main attraction is the smokin hot skantily clad staff (think Hooter's on steroids meets BBQ). They could have served cardboard with catsup and I may not have noticed. I look forward to going back to both restaurants. __________________ Paul Ostrom The Pickled Pig BBQ Team www.thepickledpig.com CBJ, UDS, WSM, Weber Gasser, Weber One Touch Gold 22" Kettle There is room for all Gods creatures, right next to the potato salad and the cole slaw. Last edited by The Big Pig; 01-16-2010 at 11:51 PM.

01-27-2010, 11:15 PM	#2 (permalink)
BluDawg Registered Member BBQ Apprentice Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: TX.Hill County	I have never tried the Rudy's in in the capital. However even though it is on the far side of Waco my old pick up some how mysteriously can't leave town unless it visits the parking lot at Rudy's. That's where I get my beer and Q on. Love that place!!! __________________ I never met a cow that I didn't like with a little salt and pepper. CharGriller Outlaw w/SFB With mods Weber 22" OTS with mods Memorial UDS BIG JIM

01-28-2010, 11:17 AM	#3 (permalink)
BrooklynQ Registered Member Pit Master Join Date: Aug 2008	I agree - Rudy's prime rib and corn are exceptional. Every time I'm in Austin, it's my first stop even though the rest of their BBQ isn't the best in town (It's still pretty darn good tho.) __________________ Real BBQ from New York City Member: KCBS, KCBS CBJ 5706 Member: NEBS Organizer: Grillin' On The Bay Cookers: Original Weber Smokey Mountain, Weber Kettle, Weber Smokey Joe, Charbroil Double Door Smoker, 1960's era Kamado Hibachi Pot, Brinkmann Smoke'n Grill, Bubba Keg, Orion Cooker Blogs: WhiteTrash BBQ Get Your Grill On

01-29-2010, 06:49 PM	#4 (permalink)
ttekcirC Registered Member BBQ Chef Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Mineola, Texas	BBQ in Austin Rudy's is like a McDonald's for BBQ, we have one in Tyler...it's ok. If you want good BBQ in Austin Salt Lick Bar-B-Que is the place!!! It's not down town Austin, it's out in the middle of nowhere (actually in Driftwood), but worth the trip. __________________ --------------------- ttekcirC

01-31-2010, 07:27 AM	#5 (permalink)
Rambo Registered Member BBQ Chef Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: East Texas Pineywoods	Franklin's It begins and ends at Franklin's in Austin. Franklin Barbecue If you are that close though you need to take a trip to Lockhart or Llano.

02-01-2010, 05:07 PM	#6 (permalink)
BrooklynQ Registered Member Pit Master Join Date: Aug 2008	Sam's Restaurant is my absolute favorite in Austin __________________ Real BBQ from New York City Member: KCBS, KCBS CBJ 5706 Member: NEBS Organizer: Grillin' On The Bay Cookers: Original Weber Smokey Mountain, Weber Kettle, Weber Smokey Joe, Charbroil Double Door Smoker, 1960's era Kamado Hibachi Pot, Brinkmann Smoke'n Grill, Bubba Keg, Orion Cooker Blogs: WhiteTrash BBQ Get Your Grill On

02-24-2010, 03:26 PM	#7 (permalink)
3BQ Registered Member Spice Weasel Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Mesquite , Texas	I found this place to really good in Austin . Pok-e-Jos BBQ, Round Rock, Austin, BBQ, Catering, Ribs, BBQ joints, brisket, smokehouse, delivery, pickup I also liked a place called Iron Works .

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