Lambert’s is pricier than your typical BBQ fare, but you get what you pay for, with an upscale interior, good service and excellent food with some quality sides that you won’t find at Franklin’s or Terry Black’s. The brisket was excellent, moist and with a good bark. They serve two kinds of ribs, one basted with a sauce and one with dry rub - we had the sauced variety, which had great flavor. The smoked sausage was also good. They also sell their own dry rub for meat, and in the past I have enjoyed a fair amount of success using it on my home grilling efforts.
We visited because someone gave us a gift certificate. From the very entrance, the smell was enticing.We started with a queso appetizer with burnt ends. The chips were quite heavy but the queso was tasty.My wife and I split the brisket plate with sides of beans and potato salad. The brisket was incredibly tender, but I wish they had not added cracked pepper. The beans were so-so, but the potato salad was delicious.Sadly, and we’re wondering if it’s just a downtown thing or not, but our server seemed dismissive of us. Even our attempts to make eye contact and engage her in conversation failed to slow her down.All in all, it was good food, but too pricey for what was delivered uncaringly.
Uneven food and service. Smoked clams; great! Hangar steak, a bit undercooked, and served at room temp, despite the order coming out quickly. Maybe too quickly, as the Cabernet I'd ordered to accompany the steak did not arrive until several more minutes elapsed after I asked for it again. Not the steak was cold. Did not send back for refire as my lady was enjoying the shrimp & grits (terrific!) and asked me not to.
It was fine. Four of us split a couple apps, an entrée and a few sides. Plenty of food and pretty tasty. Would have been super expensive if we'd all ordered separately. One of the problems was that our food turned ice cold within minutes, sitting under the high fans near the back. It was literally blowing my hair into my face. We were cold too and asked if they could turn the fan down a notch. The server said 'no, they are on high because the smoker lets smoke in' and walked away. How about adding 'So sorry! I'd be happy to move you to another table'. Ugh.
Yum! ?Tasty foods and sounds!We had the Brisket, Wedge Salad, Broccoli, and Steak. All VERY good!
Well the family called the food "Fancy" BBQ. It is but only due to the price. The food was good not the best in Austin by far. The Brisket was a little fatty and dry. Sauce ok and the sausage was ok. Hard to compare since we had 2 days of Franklin's and Blacks BBQ. Heard the Mac-n-Cheese was good, but not really the best. The mashed potatoes were very good and the Cigar rolls made with mushrooms were by far the best. We had 45 people and the bill was over 9K. For that kind of money I could hire Aaron Franklin to come to my house. Staff was nice and clean and neat facility. I would not go back because the price was not worth it.
This is the third MML restaurant I have been to on me and my roommates journey to eat at them all. It has a wonderful atmosphere, great placement, a fantastic whiskey menu and the food of course is beyond belief.The fried pickles were the best appetizer I've ever had. Perfect balance of heat, zest of dill and tang of vinegar. The queso with pork burnt ends is genius and perfectly balanced between the flavors.I tried all of the meats and they were all fantastic but the brisket and the shirt ribs were the standouts of the group. The pork ribs surpassed them all and were absolutely delicious and falling off the bone. The Mac n cheese was amazing and creamy and the spiced fries were incredibly crispy but surprisingly fluffy on the inside. I don't know how they cooked them but they were unlike any fries I've ever had, in a good way.
Walked in prepared for a BBQ joint, and the menu was actually a bit more upscale than I was expecting. The bison ribs were amazing! Very friendly staff. ?
Booked in for dinner and wasn’t disappointed. We ordered the brisket and chicken, lime coleslaw and the mac n cheese and it was all excellent. Serve sizes were good, not too much. Taste was sensational and we are so glad we visited
We saw Jackie Venson and it was amazing. She is so talented and the area is so close and personal. I have had dinner there on another occasion and the food is awesome but do make a reservation.