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Lamberts Downtown Barbecue, Austin, TX

Lamberts Downtown Barbecue

4.7 (2364)
$31 to $50
Barbecue
401 West 2nd Street, Austin, TX 78701

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2 people
10:30 PM
Booked 37 times today

About this restaurant

  • Good for groups
  • Neighborhood gem
  • Good for special occasions
BBQ ALWAYS, LIVE MUSIC OFTEN

Located on the corner of 2nd and Guadalupe Streets in downtown Austin (a block away from Town Lake & Moody Theater), in a historic 1873 Victorian building once home to J.P. Schneider general store, Lamberts features modern Texas classics including expertly smoked barbecue, grilled prime steaks, simple yet elegant apps and mains, and homestyle sides. We are open daily for lunch and dinner.

The two-story dining room features an open kitchen, two bars (with one of the best whiskey selections in town) as well as an outdoor patio surrounding our Mill Scale smoker. The design includes black leather banquettes and repurposed sinker pine table tops. The vibe is laid-back Austin and not afraid to get a little rowdy at times—especially when there's live music Upstairs at Lamberts.

*If booking an outdoor table, please note that patio seating is weather contingent. During those times, we will do our best to accommodate indoor seating depending on availability.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Barbecue, Steak
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu 11:00 am–10:00 pm Fri 11:00 am–10:30 pm Sat 11:30 am–10:30 pm Sun 11:30 am–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (512) 494-1500
  • Website
    http://www.lambertsaustin.com/
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive chef
    Kyle Renfro
  • Private party facilities
    Whether celebrating a special occasion with family and friends or hosting a corporate outing, Lambert's Downtown BBQ can accommodate all your special event needs.
  • Private party contact
    Lamberts Events & Catering: (512) 494-1500
  • Location
    401 West 2nd Street, Austin, TX 78701
  • Neighborhood
    Downtown
  • Cross street
    Guadalupe St
  • Parking details
    Parking is available in the City Hall parking garage directly east of Lamberts (entrance on lavaca) and in the Amli on 2nd parking garage (entrance on San Antonio). Valet is also available on 2nd Street.
  • Entertainment
    Lamberts features the best local artists in our intimate upstairs bar and lounge. Please check www.lambertsaustin.com for this weeks shows.
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Dancing, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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What 2,364 people are saying

Lamberts Downtown Barbecue reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.3Value

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Lamberts Downtown Barbecue in Austin offers an "elevated bbq experience" with "phenomenal" food, including standout brisket and ribs. Guests praise the "attentive service" and "great atmosphere." While some find it "a bit pricey," the "amazing service" and "unique bar choices" make it a favored spot for both locals and visitors.
2,364 Reviews

  1. Tommie

    Austin8 reviews

    3.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Ordered the brisket. It looked like a plate from Rudy’s. Terrible. 2 pieces of plain white bread. The pickles were the best part. My friend ordered the flank steak. Was soo much better!!! Our food looked like it came from 2 different restaurants.

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  2. Ken VIP

    Austin24 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Love the food and atmosphere. Arrived early for lunch and service staff was extremely friendly and accommodating.

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  3. Ronald

    San Diego4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 23, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    My favorite BBQ spot in Austin! Try the boar ribs! You will want two or three for your appetizers!

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  4. Lisa

    Asheville / Western North Carolina7 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on June 20, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Loved the brisket...but if you like it lean you need to request. Queso was so yummy!! Will be back for that. Nice time. Our entire family said we will be returning soon. Luke, our server, was great!

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  5. Paul

    Calgary / Southern Alberta23 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 19, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Attentive service, good music and fabulous brisket, thank you.

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  6. Jonas VIP

    Austin3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 19, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Lamberts was awesome! Me and my wife are constantly trying out new places to eat and this place did not disappoint! If you enjoy a BBQ and trying to get out of the Austin Sun, go during lunch and enjoy the nice warm hand towels after!

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  7. Scott VIP

    California Central Coast11 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 19, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Tldr; WOW 10/10. Passed "the water test" with flying colors. Food was phenomenal in both flavor and cook. Service was top notch even though it's a more casual type restaurant. Ambiance: Love what this place has going on, not too bright, not too dark, just right. Feels like you're eating at their home because you can tell how much pride they take in this place. Service: 11/10. Our seating preferences were honored without us even having to bring it up at the hostess stand. Seated right away, and quickly got water and these delicious mini cornbread muffins with whipped butter. Then the manager came out to say hello and brought out a complimentary appetizer that my wife was already talking about getting. They passed "the water test" with flying colors. Never wanting for water. Ava, our server, gave us great recommendations and was very attentive and treated us very well. Everyone from the manager, hostess, server, bussers, expo, were all super professional and on it. They must do a lot of training and you can tell pretty quickly this place is well managed. Food: - Queso w/ burnt ends: DELICIOUS. Homemade chips and what we think was homemade flour tortillas. - Brisket: HOLY that was some amazing brisket. Not too fatty but also not dry at all. Cooked & seasoned to perfection - Hanger Steak: cooked & seasoned to perfection. The salsa verde and chili relleno just take this dish over the top. - Broccoli & Baked Potato sides: perfect sides for our shared entrees. The baked potato is really more of a mashed/whipped potato and it is delicious - Texas Gold Cake: we were SO full from our dinner but had to give this a try and we were so glad we did. Perfect treat to end a phenomenal dinner. Summary: Would definitely go back. These folks are Pros, in a restaurant world of gimmicky mediocre food & service. They show us how great restaurants really can be when ran properly. Kudos to everyone. Amazing!

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  8. Christy

    Baltimore / Maryland11 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 14, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Very nice experience all the way around and large portions

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  9. OpenTable Diner

    Austin1 review

    5.0

    Dined on June 10, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great experience! Apologies for the double reservation, but our party of 10 had a great experience, and we'll be back.

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  10. Mark

    Dallas - Fort Worth34 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 7, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Everything was great, but pretty pricey for 8oz of meat. The hostess kept us downstairs instead of up where the music is loud

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FAQs

Lamberts Downtown Barbecue offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (512) 494-1500.

Lamberts Downtown Barbecue is rated 4.7 stars by 2364 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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2 people
10:30 PM
Booked 37 times today
Google Map for Lamberts Downtown Barbecue

401 West 2nd Street, Austin, TX 78701

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Guadalupe St
  • Neighborhood
    Downtown
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu 11:00 am–10:00 pm Fri 11:00 am–10:30 pm Sat 11:30 am–10:30 pm Sun 11:30 am–10:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Barbecue, Steak
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Parking is available in the City Hall parking garage directly east of Lamberts (entrance on lavaca) and in the Amli on 2nd parking garage (entrance on San Antonio). Valet is also available on 2nd Street.
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Kyle Renfro
  • Entertainment
    Lamberts features the best local artists in our intimate upstairs bar and lounge. Please check www.lambertsaustin.com for this weeks shows.
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Dancing, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Website
    http://www.lambertsaustin.com/
  • Phone number
    (512) 494-1500
  • Private party facilities
    Whether celebrating a special occasion with family and friends or hosting a corporate outing, Lambert's Downtown BBQ can accommodate all your special event needs.
  • Private party contact
    Lamberts Events & Catering: (512) 494-1500
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