The Best Barbecue in Austin
Updated July 2026 · 5 places tracked
Austin has 5 barbecue joints on WaitlistWizard's live reservation catalog, clustered in Westlake, Northwest Austin, and Driftwood. The list below ranks the standouts by diner rating, and we track real-time table availability at 3 of them.
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Frequently asked questions
- What are the best barbecue joints in Austin?
- Ranked by diner ratings across the 5 barbecue joints in our Austin catalog, the top picks are The Salt Lick, Salty Cargo, and The County Line on the Lake.
- Which Austin neighborhoods are best for barbecue joints?
- Westlake, Northwest Austin, and Driftwood have the highest concentration of barbecue joints in our Austin catalog.
- How do I get a table at a fully booked restaurant in Austin?
- WaitlistWizard monitors live reservation availability at 3 of these restaurants. Set a free watch on a sold-out table and you'll get an alert the moment a reservation opens up.