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: 4.7

4.7

2312 Reviews

$31 to $50

Barbecue

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2 people

25 Feb 2025

7:00 pm

Booked 38 times today

Good for business meals
Good for special occasions
Lively

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.

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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
Area
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, Takeaway, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 2,312 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.7

4.7 based on recent ratings

4.7Food
4.7Service
4.6Ambience
4.4Value

Noise • Moderate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Lamberts Downtown Barbecue in Austin offers a distinctly upscale BBQ experience with "amazing brisket," "fantastic food and service," and a vibrant atmosphere accentuated by live music. The menu is praised for its delicious variety, including "best prime ribeye" and "incredible menu options." While some find it noisy and pricey, the overall vibe and quality make it a "highly recommend" spot.

2,312 Reviews

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Randy
VIP
Phoenix
28 reviews
4.0
28 reviews
Dined today
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Hosted a group of seven. Overall the experience was fine. Food was very good. The only issues with value that I was disappointed in was the three meat plate. One piece of brisket, two very small ribs and one sausage is not enough meat for the price. The sides also seemed small.
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Yndra
Mexico City
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great experience overall. The music was a little loud.
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Chris
Houston
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Fantastic food and service as always! Can’t say enough great things about the place!
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Wayne
Austin
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
AMAZING barbeque!!! Try the pork ribs and brisket!
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Carolynne
Grand Rapids
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 17 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Absolutely delicious food! Service was great! Wonderful atmosphere. We will definitely come back!
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Jenni
VIP
New York City
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on 17 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Absolutely wonderful good and great service. Highly recommend for top notch food while in Austin.
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Worldcouple
New York City
53 reviews
4.0
53 reviews
Dined on 16 February 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Best Brisket in Texas perhaps the world. Loved the lemon meringue pie and the green beans tempura. Service is professional and friendly.
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Alissa
Los Angeles
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 16 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Food was absolutely terrific. We ate the brisket and the hamburger. The fries and the coleslaw were incredible. The price including dessert and drinks was only a bit more than a famous place down the way and this was so much better
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Reid
London
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on 16 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great service by Cecilia Good food and portions Thank you
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Lisa
VIP
Austin
29 reviews
4.0
29 reviews
Dined on 15 February 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Great food. Pricier than most BBQ restaurants because the food is a bit more upscale. Very loud because of live music
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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 2312 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

25 Feb 2025

7:00 pm

Booked 38 times today

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Google Map for Lamberts Downtown Barbecue

401 West 2nd Street, Austin, TX 78701

Additional information

Cross Street
Guadalupe St
Area
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, Takeaway, 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

Make a booking

Order delivery or takeout

Private dining

Additional information

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What 2,312 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Review summary

FAQs

Does Lamberts Downtown Barbecue offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?

How is Lamberts Downtown Barbecue restaurant rated?

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