What is the best bbq restaurant in Austin?

According to Harry Hungry's ranking, Franklin Barbecue is currently the top-rated bbq restaurant in Austin with a Harry Score of 92/100.

How does Harry Hungry score bbq restaurants in Austin?

Harry Hungry blends ratings from Google, Yelp, Tripadvisor, and critic mentions into a weighted Harry Score (0–100). A separate Worth It Score ranks restaurants by value for money. No paid placements, no affiliate links — the ranking is built from public data only.

Are there tourist-trap bbq restaurants in Austin to avoid?

Harry Hungry flags restaurants where Tripadvisor ratings diverge significantly from local reviews — a common tourist-trap signal. See the tourist trap index for Austin on Harry Hungry for a full breakdown.

Austin, TX

Best BBQ in Austin.

Harry currently ranks 10 bbq spots in Austin, scoring 69–92 on the Harry Score. 2 carry critic or guide backing. Prices run $$ to $$$.

Smoke is an ingredient, not a decoration. Harry reads the bark, the smoke ring, and whether the meat rested as long as it smoked. Sauce is a condiment, not a rescue operation — if it arrives pre-drowned, the kitchen already told you what it thinks of the brisket.

Ranked by the Harry Score — a weighted blend of Google, Yelp, Tripadvisor, and critic mentions. No paid placements. No affiliate links.

Scores last recomputed 21 July 2026

Franklin Barbecue

barbecue · bbq

900 E 11th St, Austin

4.7 across 7.2k Google reviews, and Yelp lands in the same place; named by Michelin Guide and World's 50 Best.

Harry

Worth It

KPOT Korean BBQ & Hot Pot

korean-barbecue · asian-fusion

5200 Brodie Ln, Sunset Valley

4.9 across 5.0k Google reviews; a sensible spend, nothing wasted here.

Harry

Worth It

Terry Black's Barbecue

barbecue · bbq

1003 Barton Springs Rd, Austin

4.7 across 26k Google reviews, and Yelp lands in the same place; named by Michelin Guide and James Beard Foundation.

Harry

Worth It

DAM-A Korean Hot Pot & BBQ AYCE | Austin

hot-pot · korean-barbecue

713 E Huntland Dr, Austin

4.7 across 416 Google reviews, and Yelp lands in the same place; a sensible spend, nothing wasted here.

Harry

Worth It

an nyeong k tofu & bbq

korean

5011 Burnet Rd, Austin

4.7 across 378 Google reviews, and Yelp lands in the same place; fairly priced for what it is.

Harry

Worth It

Gangnam Korean BBQ

korean-barbecue · korean

1100 Little Texas Ln, Austin

4.9 across 5.5k Google reviews, and Yelp lands in the same place; priced about right for what you get.

Caveat: Google's into it. Tripadvisor isn't. Locals are louder here.

Harry

Worth It

Stubb's Bar-B-Q

barbecue · bbq

801 Red River St, Austin

4.3 across 6.9k Google reviews; beer, brisket and music Downtown with a renowned Sunday gospel brunch.

Harry

Worth It

Gyu-Kaku Japanese BBQ

japanese · barbecue

1211 E 5th St. Suite 100, Austin

4.8 across 4.5k Google reviews; ranked #866 of 4,228 locally on Tripadvisor.

Harry

Worth It

Loro Asian Smokehouse & Bar

asian-fusion · fusion

2115 S Lamar Blvd, Austin

4.5 across 5.6k Google reviews; asian smokehouse meets Texas barbecue in a rustic spot with beer, wine, and cocktails,….

Caveat: You're getting an experience. Whether you needed it is up to you.

$$$

Harry

Worth It

Rollin Smoke BBQ

barbecue · bbq

1700 E Cesar Chavez St, Austin

4.5 across 753 Google reviews; slow-smoked barbecue, plus tacos & sandwiches on offer in this snug & popular….

Caveat: One source so far (Google) — the score firms up as the others report in.

Harry

Worth It

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Questions Harry gets about bbq in Austin

What is the best bbq restaurant in Austin?: According to Harry Hungry's ranking, Franklin Barbecue is currently the top-rated bbq restaurant in Austin with a Harry Score of 92/100.
How does Harry Hungry score bbq restaurants in Austin?: Harry Hungry blends ratings from Google, Yelp, Tripadvisor, and critic mentions into a weighted Harry Score (0–100). A separate Worth It Score ranks restaurants by value for money. No paid placements, no affiliate links — the ranking is built from public data only.
Are there tourist-trap bbq restaurants in Austin to avoid?: Harry Hungry flags restaurants where Tripadvisor ratings diverge significantly from local reviews — a common tourist-trap signal. See the tourist trap index for Austin on Harry Hungry for a full breakdown.

Best BBQ in Austin.

Harry currently ranks 10 bbq spots in Austin, scoring 69–92 on the Harry Score. 2 carry critic or guide backing. Prices run $$ to $$$.

Ranked by the Harry Score — a weighted blend of Google, Yelp, Tripadvisor, and critic mentions. No paid placements. No affiliate links.

Scores last recomputed 21 July 2026

Franklin Barbecue

barbecue · bbq

900 E 11th St, Austin

4.7 across 7.2k Google reviews, and Yelp lands in the same place; named by Michelin Guide and World's 50 Best.

Harry

Worth It

KPOT Korean BBQ & Hot Pot

korean-barbecue · asian-fusion

5200 Brodie Ln, Sunset Valley

4.9 across 5.0k Google reviews; a sensible spend, nothing wasted here.

Harry

Worth It

Terry Black's Barbecue

barbecue · bbq

1003 Barton Springs Rd, Austin

4.7 across 26k Google reviews, and Yelp lands in the same place; named by Michelin Guide and James Beard Foundation.

Harry

Worth It

DAM-A Korean Hot Pot & BBQ AYCE | Austin

hot-pot · korean-barbecue

713 E Huntland Dr, Austin

4.7 across 416 Google reviews, and Yelp lands in the same place; a sensible spend, nothing wasted here.

Harry

Worth It

an nyeong k tofu & bbq

korean

5011 Burnet Rd, Austin

4.7 across 378 Google reviews, and Yelp lands in the same place; fairly priced for what it is.

Harry

Worth It

Gangnam Korean BBQ

korean-barbecue · korean

1100 Little Texas Ln, Austin

4.9 across 5.5k Google reviews, and Yelp lands in the same place; priced about right for what you get.

Caveat: Google's into it. Tripadvisor isn't. Locals are louder here.

Harry

Worth It

Stubb's Bar-B-Q

barbecue · bbq

801 Red River St, Austin

4.3 across 6.9k Google reviews; beer, brisket and music Downtown with a renowned Sunday gospel brunch.

Harry

Worth It

Gyu-Kaku Japanese BBQ

japanese · barbecue

1211 E 5th St. Suite 100, Austin

4.8 across 4.5k Google reviews; ranked #866 of 4,228 locally on Tripadvisor.

Harry

Worth It

Loro Asian Smokehouse & Bar

asian-fusion · fusion

2115 S Lamar Blvd, Austin

4.5 across 5.6k Google reviews; asian smokehouse meets Texas barbecue in a rustic spot with beer, wine, and cocktails,….

Caveat: You're getting an experience. Whether you needed it is up to you.

$$$

Harry

Worth It

Rollin Smoke BBQ

barbecue · bbq

1700 E Cesar Chavez St, Austin

4.5 across 753 Google reviews; slow-smoked barbecue, plus tacos & sandwiches on offer in this snug & popular….

Caveat: One source so far (Google) — the score firms up as the others report in.

Harry

Worth It

Questions Harry gets about bbq in Austin

What is the best bbq restaurant in Austin?: According to Harry Hungry's ranking, Franklin Barbecue is currently the top-rated bbq restaurant in Austin with a Harry Score of 92/100.
How does Harry Hungry score bbq restaurants in Austin?: Harry Hungry blends ratings from Google, Yelp, Tripadvisor, and critic mentions into a weighted Harry Score (0–100). A separate Worth It Score ranks restaurants by value for money. No paid placements, no affiliate links — the ranking is built from public data only.
Are there tourist-trap bbq restaurants in Austin to avoid?: Harry Hungry flags restaurants where Tripadvisor ratings diverge significantly from local reviews — a common tourist-trap signal. See the tourist trap index for Austin on Harry Hungry for a full breakdown.