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Lamberts Downtown Barbecue, Austin, TX

Lamberts Downtown Barbecue

4.7
4.7
2268 Reviews
$31 to $50
Barbecue

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2 people
19:00
Booked 40 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Lively
  • Good for special occasions
  • Good for groups
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
    (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

Experiences

  • Falling in Love with Thomas Csorba at Lamberts

    US$35.00 per person

    Prepaid

    Multiple dates available
    Join us on Friday, February 14 for a Valentine's Day celebration as we welcome THOMAS CSORBA to the stage to perform classic country love songs and originals. Bring a date, bring friends, bring anyone! Thomas & his band will perform two 60 minute sets with dinner seatings available for each. Guests may reserve tables for groups of 2, 4 or 6 and enjoy full dinner service in an intimate performance setting. Doors will open 5:30pm for the first performance and 8pm for the second show. Note: dinner & drinks are sold separately. Tickets are non-refundable. All sales are final.

Menu

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What 2,268 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 offers an exceptional dining experience with "amazing food" and "excellent service." Notable for its vibrant atmosphere and diverse menu, it caters to all tastes, featuring standout dishes like brisket queso and banana pudding. While it can be "a bit noisy," the welcoming staff and delightful food make it a "must-try" in Austin.

2,268 Reviews

  1. OpenTable Diner

    VIP

    San Francisco

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Great food good service nice atmosphere and a rock solid place

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  2. Chris

    Austin

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing experience outside by the smoker. Drinks, food, and ambiance were above and beyond anything we could have expected. Best prime ribeye I have ever had in my life. Will be back when in Austin.

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  3. Vic

    Detroit

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a group of six. Everyone loved the food and the vibe!

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  4. Chris

    VIP

    San Francisco

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on 9 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was good a little too salty. Short ribs and so were the mashed potatoes

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  5. David

    Washington DC

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 4 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food and service were outstanding. We enjoyed the patio dining.

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  6. Lorraine

    New York City

    9 reviews

    4.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on 1 December 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Overall the food was good. Service was good and quick.

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  7. Zane

    Atlanta Metro

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 30 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Carrie was great! And so was Shelby. Food was outstanding.

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  8. Justin

    Los Angeles

    10 reviews

    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on 28 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Overall fantastic! Food was amazing. Brought my friend that's visiting Austin for first time, and did not disappoint. A week later and he is still talking about a few dishes.

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  9. Lauren

    Houston

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on 24 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Best queso!! Always delicious- our favorite place to eat in Austin

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  10. Gary

    Louisville

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on 24 November 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was good but nothing extraordinary. Felt it as overpriced for the quantity and quality. I paid with cash and it took at least 10 minutes for the change to be delivered.

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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 2268 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a booking

2 people
19:00
Booked 40 times today
Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

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
  • 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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