Lamberts Downtown Barbecue

4.7

2320 Reviews

$31 to $50

Barbecue

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2 people

Mar 16, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 28 times today

About this restaurant

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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Location
401 West 2nd Street, Austin, TX 78701
Phone number
(512) 494-1500
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
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

What 2,320 people are saying

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4.7

4.7 based on recent ratings

4.7Food
4.6Service
4.6Ambience
4.4Value

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Lamberts Downtown Barbecue in Austin offers a combination of "amazing food" and vibrant ambiance with delicious brisket, ribs, and creative sides. Guests appreciate the "excellent service" and welcoming staff. Though it can be "a tad loud," the "upscale barbecue" and lively atmosphere make it a memorable dining spot.

2,320 Reviews

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Michael VIP
Denver6 reviews
4.0
Dined 1 day ago
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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SRF26 VIP
Milwaukee22 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
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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Margaret VIP
Austin6 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
it was incredible foodwise but sooo loud inside you couldn't hear anyone speak. suspect this is sx.
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Karenk
Los Angeles17 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 6, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
The best, and I mean the best brisket I have ever tasted. The band upstairs was loud so conversation was limited, however, the band was great! Overall, a great experience!
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Benjamin
San Diego1 review
3.0
Dined on March 5, 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 4
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 3
Food was good, service was just very average. Hopefully next time will be better
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OpenTable Diner VIP
London10 reviews
3.0
Dined on March 5, 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 2
Very loud music makes conversation very difficult. The music intrudes rather than enhances the dining experience, particularly where you cannot see the band just hear it Food was ok but not special and service patchy. Only 2 of our 3 starters were delivered together, when the third arrived we had no plates
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Andrew
Denver103 reviews
4.0
Dined on February 28, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Great place and great food - a bit pricey but well prepared ribs —and the sides are good - the coconut pie desert was incredible
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Max
Austin5 reviews
5.0
Dined on February 26, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great business meeting in the corner of the restaurant, upstairs is also always available if reserved in advanced and there is a bar upstairs. Just quiet enough to hear everyone and do the deal but enjoy the vibe! Great Texas meal everyone loved the hanger steak with the grilled jalapeños and avacado and the spicy Ceaser salad has to be one of the best in town! Highly recommend!
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Randy VIP
Phoenix29 reviews
4.0
Dined on February 25, 2025
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 City3 reviews
5.0
Dined on February 21, 2025
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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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 2320 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

Mar 16, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 28 times today

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401 West 2nd Street, Austin, TX 78701

Additional information

Phone number
(512) 494-1500
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
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

Lamberts Downtown Barbecue

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About this restaurant

Private dining

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What 2,320 people are saying

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Review summary

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