Rank 1.
Franklin Barbecue
barbecue · bbq · Austin
Bib GourmandWorld's 50 BestEater 38
legitimately world-class brisket and ribs that justify the hype—this isn't just barbecue, it's the standard other places measure against.
Harry HungryHarry's headline verdict, 0–100. How good the place actually is, once the loud reviews and the timid critics have cancelled each other out.
Worth ItWorth-It Score, 0–100. Whether the bill is fair for what lands on the table. High means good value; low means you're paying for the postcode.
Verdict:
$$ · ClosedToday · 11:00 — 15:00G4.7T4.6Y4.5MS
Warninglines are real and long; go early or expect to wait 2+ hours, especially weekends.