Austin's is fantastic!! We just had a large, 40 person team dinner and everything was perfect. The food was amazing and owner, bartender and staff were all so fun and helpful. Austin's absolutely exceeded our expectations! read more

You'll like this if: You're in the Addison area and looking for serviceable BBQ with a full bar. You won't like this if: You're looking for the kind of elite BBQ you can find at the best spots in Texas; you don't like your meat with heavy smoke. The Details: #1 - Loaded Fries: Yeah. That's not a great sign, right? When the best item on the menu at a BBQ place is a side. And, honestly, the name is even a misnomer. A "loaded" potato usually has a lot of toppings. The fries at Snuffer's have bacon, jalapenos, cheese, etc. But my "loaded fries" here had cheese and my choice of meat (I got the jalapeno sausage). Don't get me wrong. Meat + cheese + fried potatoes is pretty good. But it's not loaded. #2 - Jalapeno Sausage: BBQ is subjective, to some degree, and personally I want every place to have a good pepper-cheese sausage. This was just a spicy sausage. It wasn't bad, though. #3 - Pork Ribs: They were decent. They didn't fall off the bone--which is a positive. They weren't overly smoky. They were probably not ribs I would go out of the way to get. But they were serviceable. The Line: There was no line when I went (Saturday evening). A few people were at the bar. But that's not to say there wasn't a wait. They don't cut your meat at the counter here or serve the sides in front of you. You order at a counter (everyone was friendly) and it comes out later. Other: Considering how many restaurants and people are in Dallas, it's kind of shocking how there are areas in the suburbs where have to drive 20 miles to find superior BBQ. Addison is one of those areas. You can go to Frisco or Plano. Or you can wait in the absurd line at Cattlelack on the two days away they're open. That's it. That's your options. Blu's on Preston has potential, but it's not there yet. And Austin's is nowhere near. I'm not expert in how to prepare great BBQ, but I do know what's good and what's bad. Even if I can't put a finger on why. This is somewhere in between. As previously stated, BBQ is a subjective experience, so you may prefer this over other second tier joints and that will probably be entirely dependent on whether or not you like smoke. The brisket and turkey aren't smokeless roast beef like you find at a lot of mom & pops around town (and Dickey's and Sonny Bryan's). The problem is that it is TOO smokey. And I LIKE smoke. Give me mesquite over mild hickory flavor any day. But this is the bad smoke. And I would suspect it comes from cooking too slow and low. Again, I'm not an expert in process. But the brisket and turkey that I had tried tasted burnt. Plus, it had big globs of fat that didn't render at all. And I think that's what happens when the coals are smoldering. read more

Austin’s Bar-B-Que - Menu & Counter - Barbeque Near Me - Addison, Texas

First time at this BBQ place and the brisket was great! It wasn't dry or too fatty. My friend had the ribs and said they were good too. They shorted us one side (unless they doubled up on okra), but it was still plenty of food! They have sugar cane sodas or the watermelon ice tea. Friendly service and good ambiance. I will be back for more! read more

Austin’s Bar-B-Que - Brisket sandwich with okra...mmmm - Barbeque Near Me - Addison, Texas

Just a great, low key BBQ joint with quick service and friendly staff. Had live music that night too.

Always willing to try a different barbecue place and happened upon Austin's Barbecue while staying at Home2 Suites by Hilton. It was probably less than 2 miles off of Belt Line Rd on Addison Rd at Keller Springs. Nothing fancy from the outside and your average bbq place on the inside. It was dark and low lighting. The menu was on a chalk board above where you place your order. I had a hard time understanding it totally, so I just said what I was looking for which was a plate with sliced brisket, potato salad, baked beans and an extra side of mac n cheese and a roll and drink. The plate was 19.95, the extra side was 3.50 and the large 32oz drink was 3.75. They did not charge me for a roll was just a packaged roll. Overall, I enjoyed the meal. The potato salad was a mayonnaise based and creamy chunks of potatoes. The beans were a bbq flavored base of pork n beans. The macaroni n cheese was creamy but not real cheesy. The sliced brisket was plentiful. I counted 7 slices of brisket on my plate. It was dry but the mild bbq sauce helped with that. I tipped at the register but probably should not have considering I pretty much waited on myself for everything. So, with the tip my bill came to 36.59. A bit much for one person but live and learn. I'd go back and share a meal with a friend to save money. read more

Ribs were meaty, brisket was tender with hood bark and the sides are great. That Mac & cheese is like no other.

Better than average TX barbecue with ambience and terrific soda selection. Dirty Bathrooms and janky seating, so, you know it'll be decent bbq. Can't say how it compares with other local bbq as I am an out-of-Towner w/limited experience. read more

ATMOSPHERE - 3 Open, variety of seats. Smaller facility. Shares the place with a bar. We were here on a Friday night and should have been hoppin, but wasn't. FACILITY - 3 Nothing special here. The smell walking in was amazing. INSIDE - 3 The interior was clean. They have booths plus communal tables in the bar area & regular table seating as well. Again, nothing special. OUTSIDE - NA None SERVICE - 2 Service was good except for my order was wrong. I received pork ribs instead of pulled pork. The guy didn't hear me correctly. FOOD - 2 Our search is on for great BBQ. Have we found it here? Meh. As I mentioned earlier, the smell was great. It is a good smoke house, nothing too different though or exciting to see. Brisket was seasoned well and had great bark. I also had the jalepeno sausage and it was fine. I tried the wife's potato salad. Wow. Not good. The whole potato in one bite. The pieces were huge. The mac & cheese was decent. The sauce was nothing to talk about. STAFF - 3 Service was fast and friendly. SUMMARY Fresh dependable menu items served by friendly staff. I had good service and good food. Overall not so happy with food. Disappointing... especially for a FRIDAY NITE??!! The one night ANY restaurant should be hoppin!! Not this one. ==== Atmosphere: 3 // Facility: 3 // Inside: 3 // Outside: NA // Service: 2 // Food: 2 // Staff: 3 // Price: 3 read more

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I was hoping to find a go-to BBQ place...this is not it. It is a cute place, good seating, nice bar area. Empty for a Friday night...-My husband's order came out wrong from the guy mishearing the order. So that was a bummer. I would have liked to try the pulled pork. I ordered 2 meat plate with pork ribs/chopped brisket (I think I prefer sliced brisket) with sides of mac n cheese and potato salad. Food came out fast. My brisket was cold, flavor was okay. Pork ribs were smokey and flavorful but a bit to heavy on the pepper. 2 oz of weak BBQ sauce - blah. Mac was fine definitely better than the potato salad. It was chunky and over done on mayonnaise...just bland. No sliced pickles which I love with BBQ. We don't live over here, so I don't think we will be back. read more

Austin’s Bar-B-Que - 3 Meat Plate with 2 Sides - Barbeque Near Me - Addison, Texas

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This place sucks! Got relocated as if they needed room for to go orders! There was no one there and asked to relocate for to go order orders. I have eaten here and the food is over priced and not that good. Never saw an order go out! Not worth the effort! Skip and go on! read more

Ehh.... I ordered pick up on Uber eats for this order. The ribs were not will seasoned, very bland. And the french fries that I order it seem like they were the bottom of the barrel. They were all broken up and not fresh. Definitely go somewhere else for well seasoned barbecue. read more

Not a bad spot wasn't busy at the time but some portions are small, specifically they barely gave me any fries and the bbq sauce container they gave me was not filled even half way... the fries I kinda understand but the sauce ?? Unforgivable and as a insult to injury didn't give me utensils :( food is good but overall disappointed read more

Austin’s Bar-B-Que - Fresh Cut Fries - Barbeque Near Me - Addison, Texas

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I would have given this place a great review...would have. After reading the review and reply from the owner concerning a memorial gathering I can't in good faith recommend or visit this establishment again. I fully intended to leave a great review and come back in. But the absolute rude and inhumane e-mail has now lost them a customer. Laughing at someone's loss is not just mean hearted, it is morbid and completely uncalled for! If anyone has a question read Vicky S.'s review and see the attached e-mail from the owner. It is disposable! read more

Loved their okra!! We will be back for lunch soon! Seemed pretty crowded too, so it must be a popular spot for local businesses. read more

I hosted a business event for 50+ people and it was amazing! Valerie and her husband have a wonderful business with the best barbecue in Texas a wonderful staff that was accommodating to over 50 guests and we also had a fun night with live music. I can't wait to come back to Texas and have some more barbecue at this great establishment. read more

Sharing a recent interaction with ownership so you know what type of business you are supporting. This location used to be a bar named Outer Marker. My friends and I had many fond memories here, and she recently passed away tragically and suddenly. I reached out, hoping to pay to reserve the location for a wake. I've pasted their response below, which I think is incredibly unkind. read more

Austin’s Bar-B-Que - Owner response, ridicule, rude - Barbeque Near Me - Addison, Texas

Consistently the best BBQ in the area. The meats are always great - especially their brisket, turkey, chicken, and jalapeño-cheddar sausage. Sides are incredible as well. Highly recommended. read more

This is all the meat on the potato, the owner took a knife and raked through it. The owner went to get more the scale wasn't working so how could you put an accurate amount of meat. He didn't make me a new one or apologize for the inconvenience. read more

Austin’s Bar-B-Que - Baked Potato - Barbeque Near Me - Addison, Texas

Went here and got the pulled port sandwich with Mac and cheese and the green beans. All of it was pretty good. Reminder to ask for pickles. Also the green beans needed a little salt but overall everything tasted good and the service was fast. read more

Awesome food. Got the brisket sandwich. They offer chopped or sliced. Chopped is fresh chopped not separate. Mustard potato salad was great, the collard greens were delicious. Gentleman and lady behind the counter were friendly and explained everything. Def try this place read more

Delicious!!! Better sides than most BBQ options. Definitely give this one a try!!! Meat very tasty and lean.

Little over priced. Brisket was ok, little too fatty and bland. Jalepeno pinto beans were really good, fried okra had a nice crunch but also bland and Mac & cheese was standard. I think for the price I rather spend a couple more dollars for some Hutchins but overall it was ok read more

We LOVE Austin's for BBQ. Honestly have never dined there in person but have picked up TO-GO countless times. Food is always excellent and consistent. The prices are also very fair for the portions and quality. Sides are excellent as well. GREAT JOB! read more

Just what you'd expect from TX BBQ. The brisket was moist and the sides were excellent. Enjoyed talking with the owner who provided great service. Definitely worth checking out...I know I will next time I'm in town. read more

The restaurant is right on the airport in North Dallas. It provides good barbecue at a reasonable price. The service is quick and the food is delicious! It's worth trying! read more

I'm not sure if I've reviewed Austins before. But I just picked up a pound of brisket and a slider (for the two minute drive home) and felt compelled. Now, y'all know the quickest way to start a fight in Texas is to declare ANY joint as "the best." But I can unequivocally say this is the best in Addison right now; and probably the last ten to fifteen years (I still miss Solly's - IYKYK). When they first opened, I wasn't that impressed. It was good bbq, but pedestrian. Since then, it's just gotten better. I asked them two years ago to cater a lunch for my brother's co-workers. My brother died very suddenly/unexpectedly and his work colleagues were hit hard by his loss. They were so nice to me and I knew they loved him. To show my appreciation, I sent them lunch (including dessert) from Austins. They did a magnificent job, and I'm still grateful. So, try them for catering. I was reminded how good they've gotten when I practically swallowed that slider whole, even without sauce! For a holiday, it was a steady lunch crowd and no one minded a few minute wait for their plates. It's nice and cool, full bar, a little country, but not obnoxious. The food shines here. It's a bit pricey. Even for very good. I ordered a pound of chopped brisket just for me (and the furry f'ers I live with) at $25. I got it home and I have to say, it looks like a very generous pound. Mama's not complaining! 0h, and the sauce is great! read more

Austin’s Bar-B-Que - Pound of nummy chopped brisket! - Barbeque Near Me - Addison, Texas

The pork ribs and sausage were actually both pretty tasty. I did also enjoy the baked beans. The Mac and cheese was decent but not like a good homemade Mac and cheese. I'd see myself going back to this place in the future. read more

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I've been there before and the sides were just OK. Went there to give another try for takeout. The collard greens were OVERLY salted so much that I had to rinse in water! The Mac and cheese...looked creamy but what kind of cheese ( is it real cheese??) It tasted like flour and water with some color. I've had much better at other places. Will not come back. Very disappointing ​ read more

Solid barbecue. I really enjoyed the food and the atmosphere. The guy taking the order was friendly and helpful with menu items. I had the BBQ meatloaf and turkey, fried okra, slow and cobbler. Was pleased with it all. It was recommended by locals and I'm glad I followed their lead. Very tasty read more

Just an FYI: they charge a 3.85% charge for a "non-cash adjustment", or for using a debit or credit card. I will not be returning to this business as they do not disclose this to their patronage prior to ordering. So basically you are being charged an additional 4% on top of the gratuity you leave. Despicable. read more

I'm in The Colony and the closest good bbq is Hutchins in Frisco. No longer! The BBQ at Austin's was just as good. The brisket was tender, not to fatty. Had a great smokey taste but it wasn't too strong. The ribs were tender with a great bite. Okra and potato salad were delicious. There soda drink vendor isn't your standard Coke/Pepsi. It was a local vendor with real sugar drinks. The coconut lime soda was great. Didn't see a desert menu and was too full to ask but I will next time. Loved this place and it's our new go to for BBQ. read more

Austin’s Bar-B-Que - Amazing! - Barbeque Near Me - Addison, Texas

Brisket was delicious, price was fair. Ivhcicuccj hcuchchxcgh G G ghucfufhxuxycucuc h G chcucucichxych hchchchcjcjcucjcjcjcjcjcucucuxuchcjc read more

I won't lie I was extremely skeptical bc of the reviews. As a huge BBQ lover and BBQer myself this was really good. The staff was very friendly. The restraunt itself was very nice and clean I wouldve stayed and ate if i had time. I got the 2 meat plate with pork ribs and chicken. I love whatever they marinate the meat in its git like a smoky pepper taste. The ribs were really tender and the chicken was so moist. AND they give you HUGE portions. For sides i had baked beans which were tummy and greens that were perfectly cooked. Anither plus i left my wallett on the bench and when i called to see if i left it the gentlmen in the phone was nice enough to go looking for it and hold it for me. Im very appreciate. I gotta agree with the owner you will NOT find BBQ this good in Addison especially for this price. I will definetly be back anytime I'm craving BBQ. read more

Have to say, probably one of the nicest owner. A person who really cares about the satisfaction of their customers. Had their brisket and ribs. Can't share enough of how excellent the brisket and ribs are. Very moist, the ribs were fall off the bones, amazingly high quality tasting meats that they use. Will be coming back here for more bbq! read more

Austin’s Bar-B-Que - Barbeque Near Me - Addison, Texas

My office is just a few blocks away and the smell from their smoker has been calling my name since they opened. I finally stopped in yesterday and picked up an order to go. Even though I have worked in this immediate area since 1996, I had never been in this place since it had been a sports bar/pilot hangout previously. I was pleasantly surprised with the welcoming interior. The woman working the counter was friendly and helpful. Since the place was not busy (it was about 11:45) and I saw the owner, I tried to get his attention to make a comment and give a compliment. He was "too busy" to talk to me, but the young man working for him was very friendly and served as a good surrogate. I got my order in a short time and went back to my office. First, I did not get the correct side items (remember, they were not busy). I had ordered cole slaw and what the blackboard called black eyed peas. (Turns out it is really BEP salad, not BEP.) Instead of the peas, I got potato salad. The cole slaw was good; I did not care for the potato salad at all. But the star of the show was the sliced brisket. It was excellent. "Moist" without even requesting it. The sauce is very good, neither too sweet nor too vinegary. I will be back, but probably just buy meats by the pound to take home. read more

Austin’s Bar-B-Que - Barbeque Near Me - Addison, Texas

Delivery service from Ubereats was a sad representation based on other reviews that convinced me to order here. I ordered the 3 meat plate and was sad. I didn't know brisket was going to be chopped (no option to pick), meat was cold (was quoted 15 to 30 minutes, total delivery took almost an hour), potato salad had off putting taste . Only saving grace was the greens with great flavor. Would not try again based on this order. read more

I came in town from Los Angeles with family was looking for some good bbq,came across this place.And I would hve to say it was a great surprise we all just this place,the burnt ends were like butter melt in ur month tender you don't even hve to chew the pork ribs were also very tender and delish,to mention the sauce was absolutely we were very satisfied read more

Food wasn't great. Nothing to write home about. This is Texas so you can definitely find way better BBQ elsewhere. Don't waste your time here. The owners were also super rude and definitely the reason I won't be coming back. read more

Food good, but for $17 chicken 2 sides were extremely small. $17 should have larger sides and larger piece of chicken. save your money. Way too expensive for what you get!! read more

We chose Austin's for our Christmas lunch today. I called in yesterday and ordered, and we picked it up today. Turkey was perfect. Nicely peppered, moist and flavorful. Brisket was really good. Not greasy at all. Pulled pork was also moist and had a good, smoky flavor. Sauce is good. Mac n cheese, creamy and fresh tasting. The one who ate the slaw loved it. Everyone loved the baked beans, potato salad, and the green beans. Sweet tea was fresh and VERY sweet. We can't wait for our next holiday lunch. Such a great choice! read more