I wanted to take a moment to recognize Josh, the manager at Terry Black's, and the entire staff for…read moretheir outstanding hospitality today. We knowingly made the mistake of sitting in a reserved seating area, and Josh kindly approached us and asked us to move. Despite our mistake, he was incredibly gracious, patient, and understanding. He and his staff even allowed us to finish our food before moving and went above and beyond by treating us to dessert afterward. We were the ones in the wrong, and Josh and his team had every reason to handle the situation differently. Instead, they treated us with kindness, respect, and genuine hospitality. I really appreciate Josh's understanding and willingness to look past our mistake. It's a great reflection of his character, leadership, and the level of customer service at Terry Black's. Thank you, Josh, and the entire team, for turning a situation we created into such a positive experience. It certainly didn't go unnoticed, and we truly appreciate it!

First off the customer service here is AMAZING! From the time you enter to the end; everybody was…read moreso nice and helpful. Felt like a family! Favian and Tania were so sweet! I ordered the brisket, pork ribs, green beans and creamed corn. The sides were great! I really enjoyed the cream corn, the bite on the greens beans were perfect; although I prefer a little more seasoning. The pork ribs also had a great bite and crust, 8/10. The brisket was good, I just prefer my brisket a little more moist, 6.5/10. Overall I would come back!!

Best brisket in town! This is my favorite place to grab dinner when I'm in town. You walk in and go…read moreto the meat guy, order a 1/2lb of brisket. They They cut it right there and slap it on paper and put it on a tray. There also prime rib on weekends and lots of other options too. Then you pick out some sides. I always go with the Mac & Cheese and green beans & bacon. Deserts are plentiful and the banana pudding seems most popular, but I haven't tried it yet. Grab a seat at one of the long picnic tables or at the bar. Lots of sauces and breads to go with your bbq. Staff is all around and helpful, but won't bother you. They are polite and friendly. I usually head to the bar. There's often a game on, but it's not loud. Often I strike up a conversation with a new friend. Then head back to the hotel. Trust me, Great place! Head on over.

Came here on a Sunday around 2-3p and it was very chill. No line or wait. Looked clean too…read more Got the brisket, beef rib & chickenz. Asked for lean brisket but it was still fatty. Way too much fat actually. Besides that the sides were fire, slaw and greens on point, those alone brought the review up a star!

Amazing Food, Incredible Drinks & Fantastic Service!…read more What an absolutely fabulous experience at Moonshine Grill in Austin! From the food to the drinks to the service, everything was fantastic! Jessica took great care of us and made our visit even more enjoyable. The ambiance was also really nice, with cute rocking chairs out front and lots of mirrors all over the walls. We had the grilled cheese sandwich with burnt ends, and WOW! The combination of the amazing onions and gooey, delicious cheese was out of this world! We also ordered the sweet potatoes, and I cannot say enough about how good they were! Perfectly sweet and absolutely delicious. Seriously, SO SO good! And the drinks? The lavender lemonade was AMAZING! Refreshing, delicious, and the perfect complement to an already fabulous meal! Between the incredible food, fantastic drinks, and Jessica's wonderful service, this place was a winner all around! If you're in Austin, Moonshine Grill is definitely worth a stop! We loved every bite and sip!

Don't sleep on Moonshine Grill! We've been here a number of times and recently returned for dinner…read moreafter an event at the Fairmont Hotel. We somehow snagged nearby street parking and a table for two with no wait despite it being a busy Saturday evening after a UT football game. Make a reservation if you have a large party or are on a tighter schedule. It's a bit loud for those seated in the lobby/entrance area, but totes a vibe. For food, we ordered the blackened catfish, brisket burnt ends quesadillas, and harvest bowl to share. Everything was delicious and served quickly, even with the aforementioned dinner rush. 10/10 would order the same items again. I was so appreciative of the server splitting the entree over two plates without us asking. Did I mention the complimentary popcorn and cornbread? Twas a FEAST. I'm already thinking about the next time we're going back! If not for Moonshine, definitely for the speakeasy downstairs.

I love Austin Restaurant Week because it allows you to try different cuisines at fixed prices for…read morelunch, brunch and dinner along with drink specials. Austin Restaurant Week takes place from August 28th through September 13th. First stop...Rollin Smoke BBQ, located in the Chalmers building, which filled with a crowd of people. I ordered a pull pork sandwich, mac-n-cheese and banana pudding. The pulled pork sandwich was huge, which I shared with the hubs. Quite honestly, I was full after eating 1/4 of the sandwich, which had cabbage, pickles and of course the pork (not the typical stringy pork but chunks of pork bursting with smokey flavor). The mac-n-cheese was substantial with cheese filled shell pasta with a hint of a smokey flavor. So yummy...Well, I might have eaten "all" the banana pudding. This was not your typical banana pudding (dense and flavorful). I certainly understand why they run out of this dessert. Service was superb! Great dining experience...

I have been craving Pork Belly Burnt Ends for the past few days and today, I was able to find a…read moregood parking spot at Chalmers Bar which houses Rollin Smoke BBQ. I order a very nice lite afternoon snack, 1/2 lb of Prime Pork Belly Burnt Ends, 1 Pork Sparerib, and a side of Boozy Brussels. The Prime Pork Belly Burnt Ends which are tossed in bourbon sauce and smoked again for a tender meat candy-like finish which was quite to the contrary, not overbearingly sweet, just a hint. The first time that I went to Rollin' Smoke, I wanted to order the Pork Spareribs but they weren't available so that's when I was introduced to the Pork Belly Burnt ends so today, I ordered just 1 Pork Sparerib today which was good but not great, sadly. I thoroughly enjoyed the Boozy Brussel Sprouts which were smoked and flashed fried, a balsamic glaze with whiskey soaked raisins and parmesan. I am definitely returning to check out the Half Chicken Plate with 2 small sides that I eyeballed.

It was my first time in Austin and my first BBQ place in Austin. Safe to say they did not…read moredisappoint! Food 5/5: I got the Classic Beef Brisket and it was delicious! It wasn't too salty which I was scared of with many BBQ dishes. I paired it with their waffle fries and it was great. I should've gotten another one! Ambiance & reservations 5/5: We stayed downtown and getting there was a breeze. I'd recommend getting reservations just in case since it was the weekend. Service 3/5: the server was sweet but she took awhile to get back with us. We waited awhile for the BBQ (which happens at most BBQ), waited 30-40 min for her to come pick up the check, and then waited another 30-40 min for her to come back with our checks. Overall I'd recommend for the food but make sure you don't have anything planned right after!

Nice two-level downtown location. There's a little bit of a speakeasy vibe because there's not a…read morebig sign outside and it's quite dark inside. Walk-in wait was 45 min but we opted for bar seating on got lucky right away. The bar offers a good selection of beers on tap and they have a separate whiskey/bourbon drink menu. We ordered the BBQ (of course) pork ribs and Texas brisket. The brisket was noticeably dry. Fortunately, they give you cute glass bottles of BBQ sauce, hot sauce and a mustard blend. The country style pork ribs are fantastic - tender to the bone, succulent with flavors, but not a rub that's overwhelming on the palate. There's not much else - the scant amount of coleslaw is lacking, and even though we ordered two entrees, we received only one dinner role. I asked for extra bread and got charged $4 for two more rolls which is annoying and also a poor business practice. It's also confusing how you order two things for two different people and it all ends up on the same plate. And then they asked if we were sharing? The value simply isn't here - total bill ended up being $75 before tax and tip. For three ribs and overdone brisket. I suppose there were some onion rings and pickles in there as well. I'm trying another place next time. That's all.

Amazing service and decent barbecue. The space is really cool! Our server was fantastic and gave…read moresome really good recommendations. Overall, I'd give the meal a 7.5/10 but the service was a 10. I LOVED the spinach, it really blew me away. My partner really enjoyed the pork ribs. It was a fun adventure as fans of the Stubb's BBQ sauce to learn more about it. I think with such strong competition in Austin, this is a good option, but it's not my #1 pick.

Had high hopes for this place and I was disappointed. The brisket was super dry and almost…read moreinedible. The ribs were good but nothing special. The sausage was very good with a good amount of smoke. The service was good. Waiters were all helping each other so always felt that someone was there to help. Check the concert schedule. I was there when someone was playing at the outside stage and it was super loud in the restaurant. Don't go there for a relaxing, quiet meal. Much better options for BBQ. Wouldn't go back unless it was due to convenience and not waiting to stray too far from hour hotel.

Had the bbq turkey sandwich and creamed corn for lunch while in town for a conference. Genuine old…read moretime bbq joint. The BEST creamed corn I've ever had!!! Definitely a place I'll be back to visit!!!

I really don't like writing bad reviews but I couldn't help this one. The pulled pork was way too…read moresoggy and tastes like it's that pre cooked Lloyd's brand stuff you get at the grocery store. The corn on the cob was also soggy and had zero bite to it. Seems like it had been sitting in water all day. The coleslaw lacked flavor and also seemed like it was pre packaged and just transferred to a container to serve. This place unfortunately does not live up to the type of BBQ you expect from a place in Austin. I'm not sure if I'm more upset about the quality of this meal or the fact that I paid $24 for something I could've purchased on my own at the grocery store. Everyone's taste buds are different so maybe the place will work for some people. But if you came to Austin to try Texas BBQ, this is not the place to go.

Kinda just fell into this place! We were walking around downtown Austin looking for something to…read moreeat when we walked by and saw the sign that said "World Famous," so obviously we had to give it a shot! We sat at the bar, and I believe his name was Darby. He was serving us and mentioned that he had been working there for 12 years. He suggested a few local brews and recommended the three-piece chicken combo with two sides. We went with the mac and cheese and fried green tomatoes, and everything was delicious! All of the food was fantastic, but the customer service was what really stood out. Darby was great, and the whole experience was awesome. Definitely glad we stopped in!

On our way to Dallas two Fridays ago, my cousin and I were craving Southern fried chicken. I was…read morereminiscing about some memorable fried chicken I had in Tennessee, so we decided to stop in Austin and finally see what makes Gus's World Famous Fried Chicken so "world famous." We started with the fried green tomatoes. They didn't quite beat the unforgettable ones from The Front Porch Cafe at Dollywood, but they were still tasty and we happily finished them. I ordered the 2-piece dark meat while my cousin got the 2-piece white meat, both with baked beans, slaw, and white bread. The baked beans and slaw were both satisfyingly delicious. When my plate arrived with a thigh and two legs, I thought I had ordered wrong! Our wonderful server, Kamber, explained that the legs were especially small that day, so they have to serve two instead. The chicken was crispy, flavorful, and delicious, and I loved learning they use peanut oil. The fresh, natural quality definitely came through. And placing the white bread underneath the chicken? Brilliant--it soaks up the extra oil! Service was fast, friendly, and efficient even though it was a busy Friday lunch hour. Amber was great about answering our questions and regularly checked up on us. She even introduced us to their homemade Chess pie--a classic rich southern custard dessert pie--which we were too full to try this time, next time for sure. We'll be back, especially since there's another location in San Antonio. Next visit, I'm coming hungry for the fried okra, mac & cheese, and seasoned fries! Just wish they also have corn on the cob and corn bread as other sides options. Southern fried chicken craving: officially satisfied.

I was on a work trip in Austin and we decided to come to Franklin's after our retreat ended on a…read moreFriday, around lunch time. I heard horror stories of the long waits.. my friends having lined up at the crack of dawn (around 6:30-7am) and not getting to the front of the line until late afternoon, so I was very very skeptical. We tried avoiding the wait before by placing a large order online for pickup, but bbq just doesn't taste the same when it's not fresh. After a mediocre experience, I was excited to be able to try Franklin's again fresh. We got to Franklins maybe a bit after noon? The line was out the back and down the street, not as long as I envisioned actually. There are folks outside who help you decide exactly how much to order and boy was she wrong. I felt like she overestimated, way overestimated for our group of like 10. The line moved slowly.. and when I got inside, I realized why. The counter area is small and they literally only serve one guest at a time. We probably spent 1-1.5 hours in line?! Not so bad for a Saturday, especially showing up a bit late. There is a small-ish area inside for seating and a small area outside, the place wasn't large by any means. However, we were lucky to have a large party leave right when we were ordering so we could all sit inside together. The meats were tender, a good mix of moist and lean. There was a nice smoke ring and a nice bark on the brisket. The meats were seasoned well. We were lucky enough to get the last of the ribs, tender, seasoned well and falls off the bone with a bite at the same time. I think the ribs were totally worth it... brisket was good, tender, moist, seasoned well.. did it stand out compared to other bbq I've tried?! Maybe not but I can see why it's rated up there. The sides were also good, as well as the sauces. Wish they moved faster, but no real complaints. I ordered some bbq to-go to take home while I was here.. overall, way better than my first experience and don't get discouraged by the line.

This was a bucket list resteraunt for us to try, we had some extra time and were in town so we had…read moreto try it out. We actually came on Halloween around 1ish. We waited about an hour, by the time we made it close to ordering they only had pulled pork and brisket left, which was perfect for us because those were the only 2 items we planned on ordering! Husband said it was the best brisket he's ever had. I had the pulled pork, was delicious. It wasn't dried out and had actual flavor. We tried all of the sauces, my favorite was the spicy one. The espresso one was pretty good too. Prices were a bit steep for being BBQ, but since it's such a popular spot I'm guessing they can get away with that. We managed to grab a table by grabbing it as soon as someone was leaving. Ambiance is exactly as you would expect for a BBQ joint.

This review is for their catering service. I work for a government entity and we are required to…read morereceive numerous quotes before choosing a vendor. We found Gebby's BBQ to be reasonably priced compared to other Austin BBQ restaurants. From the beginning, both Chris (The Owner and Master Pit Man) and Elizabeth to be extremely professional and prompt. Any questions or changes needed on the quote, they were on top of anything we needed. The day of the event, they arrived early as they said they would and set up quickly. The aroma of the food was wonderful throughout our venue. We had a handful of vegetarian/vegan employees and the offer a smoked vegetable tray with corn tortillas as one of their options. The food we chose was a 3 meat plate with 3 sides and cookies for the dessert. We chose Brisket, Turkey and Sausage. For the sides, we had Gouda Mac and Cheese, Creamed Corn and Beans. Everything was extremely delicious and the feedback I gathered from numerous employees was nothing but positive reviews on the food. They even allow us to KEEP the leftover food! This was awesome as we had a few bbq quotes that STATED that we could not keep the leftover food! Overall, our experience with them far exceeded our expectations and I would recommend them for your catering needs!

This order was delivered to us for a catering event. The ordering process was smooth and efficient…read morewhile also being delivered at the scheduled time. For fifteen people, the total cost was $425.69. This included delivery costs and taxes, but no tip. It consisted of three meats, two sides, and a dessert along with pickles, onions, bread, and BBQ sauce. There was also a set of utensils delivered, but plates were forgotten, but not a big deal. Brisket - This was definitely the best item eaten of the day. It was tender and juicy while adding the BBQ sauce giving that extra bite. The BBQ sauce was great regardless, a little bit of sweet and smoky flavor going on. Pulled Pork - This was another solid meat choice. I did not think it was as tender as the brisket, but it was still enjoyable especially with that BBQ sauce, which was key throughout the meal. Sausage - This was not bad. The snap on this threw me off a little, but it was not too bad. They were large links and had plenty of flavor. Gouda Mac & Cheese with Smoked Bacon - This was actually penne pasta with little pieces of the bacon. I actually preferred this pasta choice here. It really soaked up the cheese sauce. The sauce was not too over powerful and was just right. Beans with Smoked Bacon - These were not too bad. I thought they were a little liquidity, but the added bacon pieces definitely helped. Banana Pudding - This came in individual cups, which was nice. The pudding was thick with a little meringue or whipped cream present and a few wafer cookies on top. It was a satisfying ending to a very good meal. Will I go back? Yes.