Micklethwait Barbecue

Austin, TX · Barbecue restaurant

Rating
4.7/5
★★★★★ 4.7
Reviews
20
Rank in Austin
#393
of 3419 restaurants
City Percentile
74%
rating percentile
Address
Micklethwait Barbecue, 4602 Tanney St, Austin, TX 78721
Phone
(512) 953-3549
Website
craftmeatsaustin.com
Status
Closes soon · 9 PM · Opens 11 AM Sat

Micklethwait Barbecue is a restaurant located in Austin, TX. It is one of 3,419 restaurants listed in Austin. Its 4.7-star rating is above the Austin city average of 4.3 stars. There are 10 photos associated with this location.

About Micklethwait Barbecue

Founded in 2012 by Tom Micklethwait, Micklethwait Barbecue is a pioneer of Texas craft barbecue. Ranked as a "Top Ten BBQ Joint in Texas" by Texas Monthly in 2017 and recognized as a "Top 50 BBQ Joint" in 2021, Micklethwait has grown from a DIY... More

Hours

Friday11 AM–9 PM
Saturday11 AM–9 PM
Sunday11 AM–9 PM
MondayClosed
TuesdayClosed
WednesdayClosed
Thursday11 AM–9 PM

Customer Reviews

★★★★★ 5.0 Jeanie Y · Dec 2025

First time here, but have known about it's popularity for years. Brisket very moist and flavorful. Can't say it's the best I've had, but very good. Cheesy hot link likewise very good. Herbed potato salad quite tasty and a great compliment to the meat. Best of all (and a big surprise) was the cookie! AMAZING!!! Very friendly service. Rustic dog-friendly picnic style area is as well as indoor seating.

★★★★★ 5.0 Sammi · Oct 2025

We came to Micklethwait from multiple friends' recommendations during our week-long trip San Antonio to Austin. It was fantastic! For 2 people, we ordered the brisket, pork ribs, cheesy hot link, with mac n cheese and green beans sides. I normally don't prefer dry rub ribs, but they were amazing, so flavorful. The green beans were also perfect and a great tangy compliment to the meats. We were really impressed by the cheesy hot link - it was staff-recommended since they're known for their sausages. We came in around noon on a Friday, and we waited a bit to order but not long - and the food is prepared immediately. Staff were so friendly, helpful and welcoming - we would definitely return for the service (and the food). The indoor and outdoor seating areas are both really nice - great sp

★★★★★ 5.0 Rob “RK” · Jan 2026

Brisket was great. Good seasoning & flavor. Took a chance on the chili and it ended being my favorite. It was packed with meat, flavor & spice. Complimentary pickles were a nice touch and also great. Walked right up to counter on Thursday at 11:30. Absolute solid choice.

★★★★★ 5.0 Heli Kimhi · Feb 2026

Amazing Texas BBQ! The brisket was incredibly tender and full of smoky flavor, and the sides were just as impressive. Friendly service and a relaxed atmosphere, definitely a must visit spot in Austin

★★★★★ 5.0 CantStandYa · Nov 2025

I ordered the 3 meat plate. I picked the brisket, pork ribs and the Barbacoa. As for the sides I went with the jalapeño cheese grits and the campfire chili beans. I'll get right to the point, the Barbacoa was the most outstanding bite of BBQ I've had in my life. It was smoking, juicy, tender. It was simply perfect. The brisket was delicious as well perfect smoked and seasoned. I enjoyed the ribs but next to the other meats I ordered just didn't stand up to how good they were. Dont get me wrong the ribs were great the other to meats were just that much better in my opinion. The grits were fantastic, cheesy and had a nice little kick from the jalapeño. The beans were ok, I kinda wish I would've went with a different side though. We showed up right as they opened and there was only a small

Accessibility & Amenities

✓ Outdoor Seating ✓ Onsite Services ✓ Takeout ✓ Dine In ✓ Delivery ✓ Fast Service ✓ Serves Local Specialty ✓ Lunch ✓ Dinner ✓ Solo Dining ✓ Wheelchair Accessible Entrance ✓ Wheelchair Accessible Parking Lot ✓ Wheelchair Accessible Restroom ✓ Wheelchair Accessible Seating ✓ Alcohol ✓ Beer

Services

Barbecue restaurantBeer gardenCatering food and drink supplier

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