Lamberts Downtown Barbecue

Name: Lamberts Downtown Barbecue
Address: 401 West 2nd Street, Austin, TX, United States, 78701
Telephone: (512) 494-1500
Price range: $31 to $50
Rating: 4.6

4.6 (2338)

$31 to $50

Barbecue

401 West 2nd Street, Austin, TX 78701

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2 people

Apr 30, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 16 times today

About this restaurant

Good for groups
Good for business meals
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

Private dining

What 2,338 people are saying

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

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4.6

4.6 based on recent ratings

4.6Food
4.6Service
4.6Ambience
4.4Value

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Lamberts Downtown Barbecue delivers a delightful range of flavors with standout dishes such as their "amazing brisket" and "incredible ribs." The atmosphere is vibrant, often featuring live music, and the service consistently garners praise for being "attentive" and "outstanding." While some find it a bit loud, the overall experience is highly recommended for those seeking quality barbecue in Austin.

2,338 Reviews

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Ken VIP
San Francisco52 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Amazing! Ribs/Brisket ROCK! This BBQ joint is a must if in Austin! Monday's 50% off a few Bourbon's /Whiskey's. Mash Potatoes / Broccoli were tasty!
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Mark
Austin7 reviews
3.0
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The food and service was very good, but it is pretty expensive and not a great value
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Matt
San Antonio1 review
3.0
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Bring back the garlic bulbs for the ribeye. Please!! Brocolli was very mid (and overcooked) for $14. No cornbread either. Disappointing outing at a place I have loved for years.
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Steve
Austin1 review
4.0
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
enjoyed the bar b due and their sauces. Quiet Saturday lunch crowd
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Dean VIP
Austin12 reviews
5.0
Dined on April 22, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Just an outstanding experience overall. The prime ribeye is a must, so flavorful and unique. The brisket is crispy crust and tender inside. Wait staff is super attentive, And Chris our waiter was first class. Daniel The manager made sure everything was perfect and followed up throughout the meal. Just a great place!
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Deborah
Houston14 reviews
4.0
Dined on April 20, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
The food is always excellent. The service was great this trip. The atmosphere is great but the layout of the restaurant is not my favorite. This is mainly because the upstairs is mostly meant as a live music venue and the only restroom is upstairs. Visiting when there is no live music planned for the day is my favorite time to visit.
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Lisa
Los Angeles8 reviews
4.0
Dined on April 19, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The food was pretty amazing. - brisket and snapper, as well as collard greens, were incredible ! The martinis are tiny, over priced for what you get. But overall a great experience!
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Michele
Denver6 reviews
3.0
Dined on April 19, 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 2
We ordered and the food came out in less than 10 minutes makes believe it’s all precooked and waiting. Collard greens were good, Mac and cheese was good. The ribs were ok, and the chicken was just ok. Not my favorite place.
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Kathy VIP
Orange County30 reviews
2.0
Dined on April 19, 2025
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 3
Lambert's was highly recommended by a friend and ChatGPT, so we were excited to secure reservations for this downtown high-end BBQ hot spot. Unfortunately, we were disappointed with both the food (main gripe: ribs were tender, but not at all flavorful for BBQ, sausage link was okay, but dry), and the service (waiter was rushed and not at all attentive). The historic building is beautiful. We were seated in the upstairs lounge which was fine however our two-top table seemed cramped for the amount of food we ordered. Perhaps we were there on an off night, or our server was having a bad day. My recommendation is if you're in Austin and want a great BBQ experience, go stand in line at the tried and true Franklin BBQ or the Salt Lick in Driftwood.
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Ilana
New York City6 reviews
2.0
Dined on April 17, 2025
1. Overall 2
2. Food 1
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Very nice place and good service . We really didn’t enjoy the food . The brisket was very fatty and the hanger steak was very hard to chew. The fries were disgusting. I would. Not recommend this restaurant.
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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 4.6 stars by 2338 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

Apr 30, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 16 times today

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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

Lamberts Downtown Barbecue

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