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Lamberts Downtown Barbecue, Austin, TX

Lamberts Downtown Barbecue

4.7
4.7
2326 Reviews
$31 to $50
Barbecue
401 West 2nd Street, Austin, TX 78701

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2 people
22:30
Booked 64 times today

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Good for groups
  • Good for business meals
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 11:00–22:00 Fri 11:00–22:30 Sat 11:30–22:30 Sun 11:30–22:00
  • Phone number
  • 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
  • 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

Private dining

What 2,326 people are saying

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

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.4Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Lamberts Downtown Barbecue offers a "fantastic dining experience" with "amazing brisket" and "delicious" sides like mac and cheese. Guests rave about the "friendly, attentive staff" and "authentic Austin vibe." While the music can be loud, the "great atmosphere" and "top-notch service" make it a must-visit for barbecue lovers.
2,325 Reviews
  1. larry VIP

    Greater Boston10 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing ribs, simply perfect. Brisket also cooked to perfection. Nice beer and cocktail menu.

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  2. David VIP

    San Francisco7 reviews

    2.0

    Dined on 26 March 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 2
    We were seated next to the prep station very loud and dark. There was a large group that came in after us and they were served before us even though we had ordered.It took 1 hour to get our meal. The server was very good and did her best but was dealing with multiple tables. I would not go back.

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  3. James VIP

    Austin6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 20 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Yet another good meal at Lambert’s. This time, our group had some dietary restrictions and the server helped us navigate the menu well.

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  4. Mitchell VIP

    New York City8 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 20 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Excellent brisket. Didn’t walk out feeling uncomfortably stuffed like I usually do. A bit loud.

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  5. OpenTable Diner

    Minneapolis4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 19 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Super impressed for the first time here! This is going to be a little weird, but I’m going to start, not with the barbecue, but with the broccoli and the mac & cheese! I am going to go home and keep working until I can copy the recipe for that broccoli! If I’m in a barbecue restaurant and my first four bites are of food are is green, it must be amazing!! I also wanted to use my bread to sop up the rest of the cheese sauce from the baked mac & cheese… Oh…. Yeah… and the brisket, ribs, and jalapeño/cheddar sausage were in the 8.5-9.0 range out of 10! Definitely worth it! Unfortunately, we didn’t try any of the desserts, we were too full! I rarely give five stars. I rate all restaurants from the front of the house to the back of the house. The staff were super friendly, attentive, and professional. The bathrooms were extremely clean and tidy. (This is where most restaurants lose a star from me. If they can’t keep their bathroom clean, I wonder what their kitchen looks like.).  These guys deserve all five stars, and I look forward to getting back to try those desserts someday!

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  6. OpenTable Diner

    New York City2 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on 19 March 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Really good food, amazing service, a bit windy and noisy outdoors but whaddya gonna do

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  7. Thomas VIP

    New York City27 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 18 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Great brisket Fair pricing on the wine by the glass Our server was attentive and courteous Overall a great dining experience

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  8. Soufyan

    Austin1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 17 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent food but more importantly, perfect service. I invited business relations there and everything was done so we could spend a great time

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  9. Michael VIP

    Denver7 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on 15 March 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Great staff and pretty good food. Get the lamb chops.

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  10. SRF26 VIP

    Milwaukee22 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 15 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    It’s a must! Food was delicious! Best brisket ever!

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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 2326 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
22:30
Booked 64 times today
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 11:00–22:00 Fri 11:00–22:30 Sat 11:30–22:30 Sun 11:30–22:00
  • 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
  • Phone number
  • 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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