My husband took me to Micklethwait for a late lunch on Saturday. I'd been to their trailer 5 or so…read moreyears ago, but never to their permanent location. I also wasn't much of a meat eater back in those days, so I mostly had tried their sides. Now we're both on keto, so we go for just the meat. The meat was some of the best I've had lately! If I had one criticism, the brisket was just the slightest bit dry, but it had the perfect amount of fat to still make it taste good, and the smoky flavor was perfect! The turkey was moist, and probably my favorite part of the meal. We didn't order sides, but the included pickles were better than standard. It was rainy when we went there, so everyone was packed inside. There were barely enough tables. Their outside seating is not covered. There was no line, and my husband had finished our order by the time I had shaken out my umbrella. The air conditioning was a little too cold for a rainy day. The parking lot is all designated handicapped parking, but we got street parking right next to the building. Since we live on the east side, Micklethwait is convenient, and it has earned a place among our favorite places to go eat!

The TLDR: I would come back but ONLY for take out. The potato salad is a rock star!…read more We stopped by for a late lunch on a Saturday in August and may have just had some poor timing. The weather was unbearably hot which also affected our visit because we couldn't eat outside. The issue: The dining room is small and can only hold so many people. We ordered quickly and the food was ready almost immediately. But we had no where to sit! So we stood there with food in hand (kinda in the way of the workers and other patrons) waiting for people to vacate. Part of the problem was there were two tables occupied without any food and they were just talking. At other places, this is awesome. But a place with limited seating: nope! So our food was cold and the grits congealed while we waited to sit down. The service: all of the staff we interacted with were kind, friendly, and helpful. They were a highlight of our visit. The sides: We had the Green Chili Grits and the Potato Salad. Both were excellent but the potato salad was maybe the best I've ever had. For me, it was perfection because it wasn't too "wet" and the dill was just a fantastic add. The meats: We had the beef brisket and the sausage. Both were very good. I preferred the sausage but maybe just got a less than perfect piece of the brisket. The parking: also not great. There is street parking but also a back lot they direct you to off of Springdale. But they don't really have a safe/marked path to get you to the building. Just loose gravel where you're at risk of an ankle sprain. Maybe they will consider expanding the inside space? That would really help. I'd still come back because the food was really fantastic, but only for take out where I wouldn't have to deal with parking or finding/waiting for a table.

Wow! First time visit & it won't be the last! The food is…read morecrazy good. Shared a grilled cheese with the boyfriend and it was one of the best I've ever had! No joke. The butter they use is clarified with herbs and just takes the flavor to a whole other level. I mean it's insane to me how good that sandwich was. They've got a small interior seating area and that part kinda reminds me of France. Small outdoor patio as well. Service was beyond crazy good too. The two guys working were the nicest people we've met in a long time. Genuinely nice. We had great and fun convo with them. I mean heck, two of my pics speak volumes to that. A+.

Service: 12/10. Meatball sandwich: 7/10. I think I'm a…read moremeatball sandwich purist I'm sorry!! This was small, and it leaned dry, and the ciabatta was just not the right vessel imo. Sauces: 10/10. Sambal was great for me, while my man liked the mustard. Cookie: 8/10.

Good sausages and reasonable prices…read more Friendly staff. Real Austin Authentic. Tasteful

I've been wanting to come here for quite some time, but their hours that they are open made that…read morehard to do. I thought it was odd that they would be closed on weekends when people have the time to shop along with being closed before people get off work. But those hours make sense when you realize they produce for distribution, not dine in. There's almost 30 reviews so far, but I was surprised that not a single one of them included any photos. If you're coming to this part of town, parking is always a concern in this area. The good news is that there are about eight places to park at here, otherwise you'll have to park in the street, but at least there's no kiosks. As soon as you pull in, the air is filled with that familiar smoky aroma. However, once you step inside, you suddenly realize that this is not a place you can dine in. Basically the first 10 feet of hallway is where the customer service takes place. There is a cold case with all of their sausages on display, including a little beef jerky, and that's it. I have to admit I wish they had brisket and ribs too. They do make a tamale-based sausage for Christmas as a seasonal item. The prices are very reasonable and there is no tip screen. This is not just a grab and go operation, their sausages can be found in virtually every H-E-B. So the good news is that you can find them here or at your favorite H-E-B. Check out the nine photos included.

Marble Falls Location: We have brought in two hogs for…read moreprocessing so far. One was my father-in-law's and they did an awesome job, the sausage tasted great! The other was a hog my younger sister shot. We got a call from them saying there was an issue with the hog- I was bummed but curious since I didn't remember seeing anything really wrong when I skinned and quartered it. They explained how the backstraps were 1/4th the size they should have been and other large muscles had clearly atrophied- there were also some small odd growths in the body cavity. Two things here: 1. They could have easily just shrugged it off and processed it since we were getting mostly sausage but instead they called and explained everything. The guy on the phone said he had actually looked up what could have caused this. I was really impressed because it shows a level of professionalism that is hard to come by these days. 2. It also tells me that they are clearly knowledgeable about the anatomy and what they are doing because I missed it. Thinking back I remember there was a strange tumor like growth on it's underside but since it's a wild hog I didn't think to much about it and just kept cutting away. I didn't pay attention to the inside cavity once I pulled out the guts either. I look back at one of the photos I took and think dang, yea there is almost no shoulder muscle but again I wasn't putting any of this together at the time. Thankfully they did notice these things and let us know that something was wrong. It's too bad we won't have this hog but I cant wait to bring them the next one because I know it will be in good hands! Thank you guys so much!

Absolutely abysmal experience…read more I purchased a whole pig to roast for a charity fundraiser. Called a month in advance to secure product. Checked in weekly on pick up date but especially pick up condition, (fully thawed). A few days before pick up i was informed they picked the pig up early and there was a risk of spoilage if it wasn't refrozen. Complete shock as we had spoken twice that very week and that was never mentioned. I said if they needed to freeze the pig in the meantime to ensure quality, fine but I still needed it thawed on pick up. Pick up= associate can't locate the animal, price was not what we agreed to, and they found it "in the very back corner of the freezer". Counter associate said "I just work here, they don't tell me anything" Needless to say, working with Hudson meat market was the biggest mistake. Even with over communication on my part, they just couldn't have cared less.

I really wanted to like Black Gold more than I did. It's a beautiful, modern space with super…read morefriendly and accommodating staff, plus plenty of parking which are all great first impressions. But unfortunately the BBQ, which should be the star of the show, just didn't quite hit the mark for me. I came in hoping to try one of their lunch specials, only to find out they had recently discontinued them. I almost left but the staff kindly honored the deal anyway, which definitely turned things around in the moment. I ordered the chopped beef sandwich with garlic parmesan fries. While the food wasn't bad, it lacked the depth of flavor I expect from Central Texas BBQ. Even with sauce it didn't deliver that rich smokiness or bold seasoning I'm used to. That said, maybe I just chose the wrong dish. Their menu does have some intriguing options like crispy duck, ribs, an elk burger, and a full bar. I might give them another try during happy hour or if I'm nearby, but I wouldn't make a special trip just for the BBQ.

It's rare to not have to queue up for BBQ in Austin. This is one of those spots that takes…read morereservations and you can walk right in. BBQ was very good. Ribs were probably my favorite. I'm partial to baby back over spare ribs. Brisket was decent. Fatty slices were much better than the lean. Sausages were a star. Both were moist and great amount of fat. Pickles and red onion were a nice touch. Overall, a different spot than the norm and worth a visit. Prices are by the half pound and generous.

Excellent smoked beef & pork tenderloins, perfect for quick party option! Their sides are…read moreincredible especially twice baked cheese potatoes & green beans! Their hot lunches are delicious & usually enough for 2 full meals ! Lee & entire group are wonderful friendly & very helpful always!!!

I was looking for a place that made meals that could be frozen for a postpartum gift. My friend is…read morethe kind of person who truly has *everything* so thinking about what to gift her was hard. This was second baby so she let us know they didn't "need" anything. I had another friend recommend Lee's as she goes here as a go to baby shower gift. I popped in on a Saturday around 2:00 and was greeted by two young men. The shop is small but has an extensive selection of meats, meals, sandwiches, etc. They had about 5 casserole options and a variety of sizes. I chose the chicken tetrazzini, king Ranch chicken, and the chicken pot pie. The meals came with heating instructions. I will definitely be back. The gift was a hit at the baby shower and so many people asked me where I went to buy this.

Hey those loaded fries!! my lord my first and definitely not my last time visiting this truck!…read moreEverybody was mad cool and food came out fast!

First let me start off by saying they have great food, I've tried once and bragged to my wife that…read moreit was very good. I follow on instagram and they sent a message saying they're open with an address! So I left and drove 40 minutes to get there. I messaged them saying I'm ready to order, they said order online so I did, I waited 40 minutes, food never came out! I ask the guy in front, he said they are not here. What a waste of time of my day! They left me on Read after that, I was so furious and very mad, I went ahead and ordered from somewhere else. Needless to say, DO NOT ADVERTISE SAYING YOU ARE OPEN AND YOU ARE NOT OPENED! ALSO STILL WAITING ON MY REFUND! I wouldn't give 1 star! I will never support you guys again! Very wrong what you are doing here! Not to mention my wife was on her lunch break & didn't even get to eat.

Lots of good to say here. The dishes were creative, flavourful, and well executed. The decor and…read moreconcept were nice. The service was attentive and well informed. One of their goals is to go Texas sourced everything. Even the wine list. They executed on that well. When I noticed the finishing salt I thought for sure this must be Jacobson or maldon. Nope, it was Texas sourced. I would definitely go again and recommend you to too, they've done a solid job and the place is lovely and diverse. My only negative, this is culinary purism. The sorbet was about 50% crystallised when it should be silky smooth. Normal customer wouldn't notice this as an issue. Doesn't affect taste or edibility. It means it was kept frozen well longer than 3 days (probably 30). Sorbet doesn't "go bad", it just becomes crystallised.

On paper Dai Due is everything I want in a restaurant - a relentless commitment to their craft and…read moresourcing the highest quality local ingredients. They care about every ingredient they use and it shows. The menu changes slightly almost everyday depending on what they're able to source, which is an awesome characteristic to me. The play also seems to be to use unique local ingredients in standard dishes to show how something familiar can be made new and better. In practice, though, for me the flavors didn't seal the deal. It was good but the selling point was more so the special ingredients less of the food itself for me. To me if I'm more impressed that it's a local ingredient than the meal was really good then something missed the mark. It's cool that I'm eating an antelope sausage but it didn't necessarily make the experience that much better for me. And to my palette some of the sauces were a bit too much - that breakfast sandwich felt like it basically had a sweet and sour sauce for egg rolls on it which just didn't work for me. I did like the sourdough pancake a lot, great texture and crunchy exterior with fluffy interior. That ice cream scoop sized butter scoop was crazyy excessive but looked really good for presentation lol. I wanted to love it but when it comes down to it, restaurant gotta deliver on the flavors not just the philosophy.

We had delicious 50+ group dinner in the private dining room. The service was spaced out just…read moreright, the servers were friendly and eager to please. The salad bar a large variety of options. The meat for rave reviews, and the shrimp was seasoned well. Milton and crew were organized well and kept us well fed.

The food didn't stand a chance. We went during happy hour. We got steak skewers, buffalo chicken…read morebites, truffle fries, beef and chicken empanadas. Everything was amazing and reasonably priced. The service was top tier. Our waiter interacted with us like he knew us for years. He was kind and attentive. The restaurant is really nice. It's perfect for a date night or if you want to get dressed up and have a fun time with friends.