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This is the best bbq spot within driving distance of the Birmingham area and it isn't even close. There are plenty of places that I love, that have delicious things on their menu, and I know that there is always going to be a lot of debate about which bbq is best. I'm not debating. There's no debate. It's a fact. No one is smoking meat like Austin Whereabouts. Everyone else needs to go and take a class from this guy. Texas style brisket, ribs and sausages all top of the line. Pork belly burnt ends...over the top. Competes with the best in Dallas, Houston or Austin. So perfectly smoked and so tender. It really doesn't get better. Try it for yourself. Beef ribs avaliable on Saturdays. Will be back for one of those ASAP. Seating indoors and out, plenty of space for groups. Fountain drinks, sweet tea, decent mac and cheese. Order and pay at the front, grab a table and wait for your plate. Friendly people, easy parking, clean space, prices that are more than fair and better than what you might expect for what you get, and bbq that you will not forget. Go out of your way for it, it's worth it.
We finally made it to Austin Whereabouts after missing our planned Memorial Day weekend visit, and it was absolutely worth the wait. We originally hoped to dine inside, but the place was packed, which speaks to its popularity. The focus here should be on the meat, because that's where Austin Whereabouts truly shines. The undisputed star of the meal was the Saturday-only Beef Rib. It was everything you want in Texas barbecue: incredibly tender, easy to pull apart, packed with smoky flavor, and finished with a beautiful peppery bark. If you're visiting on a Saturday, order it. That's all you need to know. My wife ordered the Texas Trinity, and all three meats delivered. The brisket was moist and flavorful, the spare rib had just the right bite, and the sausage had a satisfying snap with balanced seasoning. Good across the board. The sides were less impressive. The baked beans were easily the best of the bunch and tasted like enhanced Bush's-style beans with thoughtful additions. The loaded potato salad, street corn, and mac and cheese were average to fair. We also sampled the white sauce and didn't care for it. I enjoyed the house barbecue sauce, while my wife wasn't a fan. Next time, I'd skip some of the weaker sides and double up on the baked beans or give the regular potato salad a try. Bottom line: Go for the meat. The Beef Rib alone is worth the trip, and the barbecue program is strong enough to keep us coming back.
The service was OK. They weren't rude, but they weren't very hospitable. We didn't get that "they are super nice" feeling. Food was OK. The turkey was really good (flavorful and tender). The sides were OK. Our biggest complaint about the food was the temperature. The warm food wasn't warm enough. The cold food was a good temp. I like time concept. The vibe is really chill. We decided we'd give it another try in a few months. They've only been open for 2 months.
Location- 6530 Pocahontas Rd Bessemer Food- I ordered a brisket plate to-go. Comes with two sides and Texas toast. The brisket was tender with a prominent smoke ring and good bark. Dipped in their version of bbq sauce that was thin and dominant in vinegar. Just enough to compliment without being overbearing. The sides stole the show. Not your typical beans. Pinto beans with onions in a pineapple based sauce was phenomenal. The second side was the (corn elote) street corn had a delightful jalapeño bite along with cotija cheese. Simply wonderful. Service- expedient and friendly. Ambiance- BBQ themed with appropriate decor. Value- the meal with tax was $20 I believe the price was within the range for a brisket plate. I am confident the quality was worth the price paid. Impressive and a must try. I look forward to another visit in the near future.
Somehow I found this place on Yelp a few days ago. Being brand new with only one review, it was at the bottom of the list of BBQ spots in the area. I did some more research and knew my dad and I had to come check it out. I am so glad we did. Even with the 40 minute drive, it was worth it. The smell of the smoke had us salivating right from when @firetaster and I stepped out of the car into a PACKED parking lot. We joined the lengthy line that snaked around the inside of the building all the way back to the drink station. The anticipation was high as we slowly moved to the front. We both got the Texas Trinity plate, which comes with three slices of brisket, a spare rib, a link of sausage and two sides. The brisket is out of this world for even the leaner side of it is packed with flavor. Extremely tender, it falls apart with ease. Of the three meats, the rib is probably my least favorite, since that is the only one I decided to use their bbq sauce on, but it's still delicious. The jalapeño cheddar sausage is divine. Whoever first put cheese inside sausage is a genius. My dad got baked beans and coleslaw and I got mac & cheese and street corn. All the sides were great except for the coleslaw. I had one bite of the coleslaw and personally found it to be too sour. If you've ever had the mac & cheese at Panera, this one is very similar. Very simply with a very creamy white cheese sauce. We also got the pork belly burnt ends to share, but we regret that because you should know we did not finish all this food. The burnt ends were covered with a sweet sticky glaze, which pairs really well with the smoky meat. I love the aesthetics inside. The place is nicely decorated. The only thing that detracted from the experience for us was the music. A few country songs played, but we noticed a lot of Taylor Swift songs which did not fit the vibe. Some more distinctly southern songs in the playlist would help bring everything together. I'm going to be telling all my friends and family about this place. What a wonderful addition to the barbecue scene in the Birmingham area. I'm so happy for all the business their getting and I hope they continue to gain momentum and solidify themselves as one of the go-to bbq spots in Alabama.
Quick, friendly, and some of the best BBQ ever! I was so full I had to take the banana pudding home for later.
Heyyyy ya'llllll!!!!!!! Hurrup and run here! Get here around 10:30 to 11:00 on a Saturday because a line is already forming. The service is fast and the do run out of food because it is delicious! They are serving out of the food truck until the restaurant opens soon. The surrounding area is nice if you want to sit outside and eat. The ribs are tender and fall off the bone, the brisket is juicy and tender, the sausage is very flavorful. The steer corn, potato salad and baked beans are delicious. So come by and get a couple plates. The prices are very reasonable.
As a transplanted Texan, I had my doubts. But this is the most authentic brisket I have had this side of the Mississippi in years! I got the Texas Trinity and the brisket was marbled and moist (order marbled to get the fat), the rib was tasty, and the sausage (jalapeño and cheese) was flavorful with a little kick at the end. I liked the slaw because it wasn't super sweet and the corn was fabulous. The only thing that I didn't care for was the sauce. It was too sweet and had maybe a molasses taste? You will have to wait in line and don't come too late because when the meat of your choice is gone...it's gone.
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3 months ago
Some of the best BBQ I've had in a looong time. The ribs were absolutely outstanding. The sauce they've got out on the tables was the perfect balance for a single sauce option. Not too sweet, not too vinegary. It's a casual place, but the air conditioning works well, which is all you need in summer in Alabama. The ribs were incredible, those are a must-get. The burnt ends were probably my second favorite meat. The street corn and baked beans were great, too. It's a bit of a drive from Birmingham proper. Right at the tail end of 459, but worth it. read more
3 months ago
Delicious BBQ is something that's always in style and when you find it I always try to jump at the chance to get it! Coming here was really a find as they are located down a very unsuspecting residential area then smack dab at the fork in the road where it spilts with houses all around like honestly those people have to be stoked that they can just walk across the street and get BBQ! So I arrived towards the end of the day after 7pm and they were unfortunately out of a lot of their items but you know as soon as they told me we are out of things i immediately told myself yes this is gonna be yummy so I then ordered a handful of items they had. For me it was all about that brisket and let me say that was some of the best brisket I've ever had hands down it was soo tender that it was pulling apart by me just sticking my fork in it and with that came some really delicious meat as you can taste the smoke but it wasn't overwhelming you can taste the flavor of that yummy meat with that insanely good flavor ring on the outside that consists of the smoke and the rubs they had put on it creating a solid flavor that you can't go wrong with! Of the sides they had I went with potato salad which was also very yummy and just a solid flavor but what really added zest to it for me was when I put some of their delicious bbq sauce on it to make it that much better! Then came the elote style corn which was good too but definitely not my favorite while others might enjoy it I'm very picky about my elote as I grew up in California and would get elote from the corn lady with the shopping cart so that's all I'm gonna say but don't get me wrong it was good for what it was! I'm a sucker for smoked sausage too so I totally got one of their regular links and it too was perfect the link had that nice snap to the sausage it wasn't too smoky and it was full flavor down to the last bite! But one of the most satisfying things here was their BBQ sauce as it was beyond flavorful sweet savory and had a hit of maple syrup to it to offset the balance while the sauce was more watery than I would like it to be it honestly didn't matter in this case because it was soo darn good that it was just perfect the way it was! Now the staff here was super friendly and very helpful and happy to help with anything I asked of them and went above and beyond to make sure that not only myself was taken care of but everyone in the room was taken care of definitely some of the best guest service I've seen in a restaurant set up like this in quite sometime! Overall this was some killer BBQ like I wish I lived in the area because I would come here all the time it was that darn good so it's with that I say I hope I can return here at some point in the future for that delicious BBQ goodness that they were doing right from the start! read more
This is the best bbq spot within driving distance of the Birmingham area and it isn't even close. There are plenty of places that I love, that have delicious things on their menu, and I know that there is always going to be a lot of debate about which bbq is best. I'm not debating. There's no debate. It's a fact. No one is smoking meat like Austin Whereabouts. Everyone else needs to go and take a class from this guy. Texas style brisket, ribs and sausages all top of the line. Pork belly burnt ends...over the top. Competes with the best in Dallas, Houston or Austin. So perfectly smoked and so tender. It really doesn't get better. Try it for yourself. Beef ribs avaliable on Saturdays. Will be back for one of those ASAP. Seating indoors and out, plenty of space for groups. Fountain drinks, sweet tea, decent mac and cheese. Order and pay at the front, grab a table and wait for your plate. Friendly people, easy parking, clean space, prices that are more than fair and better than what you might expect for what you get, and bbq that you will not forget. Go out of your way for it, it's worth it. read more
4 months ago
We finally made it to Austin Whereabouts after missing our planned Memorial Day weekend visit, and it was absolutely worth the wait. We originally hoped to dine inside, but the place was packed, which speaks to its popularity. The focus here should be on the meat, because that's where Austin Whereabouts truly shines. The undisputed star of the meal was the Saturday-only Beef Rib. It was everything you want in Texas barbecue: incredibly tender, easy to pull apart, packed with smoky flavor, and finished with a beautiful peppery bark. If you're visiting on a Saturday, order it. That's all you need to know. My wife ordered the Texas Trinity, and all three meats delivered. The brisket was moist and flavorful, the spare rib had just the right bite, and the sausage had a satisfying snap with balanced seasoning. Good across the board. The sides were less impressive. The baked beans were easily the best of the bunch and tasted like enhanced Bush's-style beans with thoughtful additions. The loaded potato salad, street corn, and mac and cheese were average to fair. We also sampled the white sauce and didn't care for it. I enjoyed the house barbecue sauce, while my wife wasn't a fan. Next time, I'd skip some of the weaker sides and double up on the baked beans or give the regular potato salad a try. Bottom line: Go for the meat. The Beef Rib alone is worth the trip, and the barbecue program is strong enough to keep us coming back. read more
The service was OK. They weren't rude, but they weren't very hospitable. We didn't get that "they are super nice" feeling. Food was OK. The turkey was really good (flavorful and tender). The sides were OK. Our biggest complaint about the food was the temperature. The warm food wasn't warm enough. The cold food was a good temp. I like time concept. The vibe is really chill. We decided we'd give it another try in a few months. They've only been open for 2 months. read more
5 months ago
Location- 6530 Pocahontas Rd Bessemer Food- I ordered a brisket plate to-go. Comes with two sides and Texas toast. The brisket was tender with a prominent smoke ring and good bark. Dipped in their version of bbq sauce that was thin and dominant in vinegar. Just enough to compliment without being overbearing. The sides stole the show. Not your typical beans. Pinto beans with onions in a pineapple based sauce was phenomenal. The second side was the (corn elote) street corn had a delightful jalapeño bite along with cotija cheese. Simply wonderful. Service- expedient and friendly. Ambiance- BBQ themed with appropriate decor. Value- the meal with tax was $20 I believe the price was within the range for a brisket plate. I am confident the quality was worth the price paid. Impressive and a must try. I look forward to another visit in the near future. read more
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4 months ago
Somehow I found this place on Yelp a few days ago. Being brand new with only one review, it was at the bottom of the list of BBQ spots in the area. I did some more research and knew my dad and I had to come check it out. I am so glad we did. Even with the 40 minute drive, it was worth it. The smell of the smoke had us salivating right from when @firetaster and I stepped out of the car into a PACKED parking lot. We joined the lengthy line that snaked around the inside of the building all the way back to the drink station. The anticipation was high as we slowly moved to the front. We both got the Texas Trinity plate, which comes with three slices of brisket, a spare rib, a link of sausage and two sides. The brisket is out of this world for even the leaner side of it is packed with flavor. Extremely tender, it falls apart with ease. Of the three meats, the rib is probably my least favorite, since that is the only one I decided to use their bbq sauce on, but it's still delicious. The jalapeño cheddar sausage is divine. Whoever first put cheese inside sausage is a genius. My dad got baked beans and coleslaw and I got mac & cheese and street corn. All the sides were great except for the coleslaw. I had one bite of the coleslaw and personally found it to be too sour. If you've ever had the mac & cheese at Panera, this one is very similar. Very simply with a very creamy white cheese sauce. We also got the pork belly burnt ends to share, but we regret that because you should know we did not finish all this food. The burnt ends were covered with a sweet sticky glaze, which pairs really well with the smoky meat. I love the aesthetics inside. The place is nicely decorated. The only thing that detracted from the experience for us was the music. A few country songs played, but we noticed a lot of Taylor Swift songs which did not fit the vibe. Some more distinctly southern songs in the playlist would help bring everything together. I'm going to be telling all my friends and family about this place. What a wonderful addition to the barbecue scene in the Birmingham area. I'm so happy for all the business their getting and I hope they continue to gain momentum and solidify themselves as one of the go-to bbq spots in Alabama. read more
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Quick, friendly, and some of the best BBQ ever! I was so full I had to take the banana pudding home for later. read more
Heyyyy ya'llllll!!!!!!! Hurrup and run here! Get here around 10:30 to 11:00 on a Saturday because a line is already forming. The service is fast and the do run out of food because it is delicious! They are serving out of the food truck until the restaurant opens soon. The surrounding area is nice if you want to sit outside and eat. The ribs are tender and fall off the bone, the brisket is juicy and tender, the sausage is very flavorful. The steer corn, potato salad and baked beans are delicious. So come by and get a couple plates. The prices are very reasonable. read more
4 months ago
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Just had their new pit boss hamburger! It was delicious. Burger is made from brisket pimento and cheese with crispy onion and barbecue sauce. This is one of three of their new hamburger selections. They must try. read more
26 days ago
4 months ago
As a transplanted Texan, I had my doubts. But this is the most authentic brisket I have had this side of the Mississippi in years! I got the Texas Trinity and the brisket was marbled and moist (order marbled to get the fat), the rib was tasty, and the sausage (jalapeño and cheese) was flavorful with a little kick at the end. I liked the slaw because it wasn't super sweet and the corn was fabulous. The only thing that I didn't care for was the sauce. It was too sweet and had maybe a molasses taste? You will have to wait in line and don't come too late because when the meat of your choice is gone...it's gone. read more
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I just read a very long and very detailed review. I agree with there very high recommendation. I only disagree with one thing. When I ate there the regular potato salad was perfect. It wasn't undercooked at all. I have spent a lot of time working in Texas and their brisket is first class. I plan to have lunch there after church tomorrow. read more
5 months ago
Went for dinner and they were sold out of everything except for pulled pork and sausages. Average pulled pork that you can get anywhere, "baked beans" were canned pork & beans with pepper and a tad bit of pulled pork added, the baked potato salad was as good as you can get at any other restaurant that serves baked potato salad. None of our food was even remotely warm. Selling out of everything at lunch every day since you've opened should tell you to prepare more of what's selling out so that you have options for the dinner crowd. Not worth the hype or the drive. read more
5 months ago
Central Texas BBQ served in the Heart of Dixie! These former food truck guys turned into full service bbq restaurant just put all bbq places on notice in all of Bama. The dynasty legacy bbq places that have been living off their past reputations that have slipped noticeably will now be all but schooled by Austin Whereabouts. Well worth the drive! New building and great dining room. We tried almost everything. The service was good and they were meticulous. The burnt ends are probably #1 with the ribs and brisket being on par and absolutely perfect! The turkey was moist and smokey. Its really hard to rank any of their meats as they were all such high quality I just cannot rank what is best. But since it is so hard to find real burnt ends in Bama I place them above all else. The Texas twinky was as expected and very nice flavor. Very mellow no heat and you really taste the great flavor of the Jalopena. The beans may look basic but the taste is 10x better! The regular potato salad was undercooked and just nowhere on par with any other thing they served and you should go for the loaded potato salad as it was very tasty. Even the Texas white bread was fresh and fluffy. They gave me a taste of the fatty and the lean portion of the brisket and while the lean was expected to be much tougher I was shocked as it was extremely full flavored and not tough at all. All other bbq places that serve brisket, all over Bama, are like shoe leather. Austins lean one is very nice and schools others. Very tender for a lean brisket. The fatty brisket portion was out of this world. Melts in your mouth with full smoke and bark. Superfantasticfabuloso! The ribs they gave me were from the small end (last 3 small bones) of the baby back where historically are the driest and hardest and these were extremely juicy and flavorful and I was very shocked and impressed they pulled this off. Moist and smokey and very tender! Amazing ribs (even the small end pieces). I can only imagine what the middle or larger portion of the ribs taste like. Overall this place has just redefined Bama bbq and put on notice every so called legacy/dynasty bbq place in the entire State. You know who you are and your reputation will no longer carry you. Theres a new boss in town and he is called Austin Whereabouts Texas BBQ. And he is schooling you all right in the heart of Dixie. Right in your backyard. Skip the old names and get this real BBQ and you too will be calling put the old names for hiding what real BBQ is supposed to be like! I am sad that as a Bama native, it took a Texan to serve the best bbq in the heart of Dixie. But facts are facts! read more
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