Micklethwait Craft Meats

Oh my! Micklewaithe has been a favorite of ours for years, so of course when we heard they were opening a new location there was a fear it just wouldn't be the same - and it's not- it is even better if that is possible!! The building itself is beautiful and the outdoor seating area- next level. Okay and that's even before the food. The pulled lamb? Nothing tastier, brisket - insane , turkey moist and flavorful and don't get me started on the sides!!! Beet salad, coleslaw, Mac & cheese - everything top notch. We drove from New Braunfels just to eat here!!!

Invited to a soft opening at the new location on Tanney St., in Austin. As you can imagine there was a line, yet everyone waiting was in good spirits. It didn't take too long to get inside. Tom Micklethwait truly has smoking meat down to a craft. They offer brisket, sausage, turkey, pork, beef and lamb. When i judge a BBQ restaurant, the quality of the sides has to match the effort put into the meat. The evidence is there. Macaroni and cheese, greens, beans, fresh green beans, chile cheese grits and the freshest bread I've ever experienced with BBQ. Then there are the desserts, banana pudding, a home made fudge brownie and others. Micklethwait has taken his craft to the next level. Price, taste, value and ambiance. All the boxes are checked. One thing I noticed was that the staff was working in harmony. No one seemed stressed out or over whelmed. Polite, friendly and sincere. There is seating inside, with a huge outdoor seating area outside. So head on over to East Austin and give them a try. Parking may be a bit of a challenge. Street parking is available, so be respectful of the neighbors. Michael C. - Georgetown, Tx.

The long & short: I enjoyed Micklethwait, the ribs were good, but the brisket wasn't their best. We rolled in around 1:15pm to Micklethwait's cool new spot in (very) East Austin past Airport, I'm sure a cool backyard hangout on a nice day! Unfortunately it was cold and raining when we came in. Luckily though the interior was nice as well. There aren't a ton of tables, but enough that we sat down right after ordering.The service was fine, not overly friendly, but got the job done. And they were quick with service.Getting to the most important thing: the food. We ordered brisket (moist), spare ribs and pulled lamb. I was wavering between 3-4 on this review because the brisket wasn't the best. It was very tight & I couldn't cut through it with a fork on the thicker slice. The fat also wasn't quite a rendered as I like it. But I've had good brisket at Micklethwait's former location, so I'm going to check this up to bad luck. The crust was also solid, lots of peppery goodness.Maybe more importantly, the ribs were really good. Nice & tender, but still a little al dente. Good smokey character as well, really great bites with either the classic or spicy sauces. And speaking of the sauces, both were top notch. I particularly liked the classic, its vinegar character provided a needed contrast to the rich & fatty meats.Lamb seems to be popping up on more and more BBQ menus nowadays, and I'm glad it is! Micklethwait's pulled lamb was just a tad dry, but the flavor was a nice change from the typical beef/pork that characterizes Texas BBQ.Overall recommend, but I hope they have more "good" brisket days.

I don't think it's my favorite BBQ spot but there are some notable items here (mostly the sides).Brisket - Solid brisket, I did find my pieces to have too thick of a fat slice between them. I usually like a more moist fatty brisket, but the fat was a bit much I think. And I would've liked if the rest of the brisket was more moist.Beef Ribs - these were good, they didn't fall of the bone with moisture as much as I'd like but they did come off pretty easily.Sausage - I actually really enjoyed the sausage, very juicy and tasty!Lemon Poppy Slaw - probably the best slaw I've ever had at a BBQ spot. I usually get tired of slaw when it's either too creamy or too vinegary, but these really hit the spot and worked perfectly with the meats when put in sandwiches.Herbed Potato Salad - might also be the best potato salad I've had as well! It was almost mashed liked mashed potatoes but with still some chunks of potato (but softened). It was also really refreshing and I didn't tire of it at all as I continued eating it.Their sides here really shone, even though I think the BBQ wasn't the best I've had in Austin and didn't really excel in any particular meat.

My favorite Austin BBQ spot. The brisket is consistently incredibly flavorful and perfectly crusted. They always have unique meat offerings (venison, lamb, etc.) and amazing sides.The texture of their beets is perfect, their bbq sauces are homemade and so damn fine.There is almost always a line, but it moves very fast! The service is great, and the outdoor seating is ample.

The potato salad and brisket was the best for this place. I would say overall, the food is 4.7, the sausages were somehow very dry this time.Service was excellent, we ordered online and it was timely.The place was in a shaded tent area. The benches were clean and long enough to fit a crowd.

Nut allergy friendly! Nothing I ordered had any issues and I don't think they have anything with nuts.First off, Google Maps takes you to a weird spot. They do have some parking.We got in around 11:30AM on a Sunday and were shocked that there was no line after driving by the absurdity that is Franklin's. I came with an 18-pack of beer prepared to share with people! Anyway... They do have a bar at Saddle Up.It took 22 minutes for us to receive the buzzer notification for our Family Pack (5-6 people). We added a 0.5lb of the lamb. I'd definitely do the beef rib here if I return. Anyway, that family pack fed 9 people comfortably! Everyone had their own favorites. Online it says that they give 3 quarts of sides but on site I was offered 4 pints so I'm not sure which is correct. Highlights were the cucumber salad and grits for the sides, and the sausage for meats. Their spicy barbecue sauce was also phenomenal.Will happily return to try their beef rib some day.

So glad our Austin friends recommended this place. Everything was really good, but the beef rib was the best thing I've ever had. If I were to go back, I would order the beef rib and a couple sides. I particularly liked the grits, mac n cheese, and potato salad. The pickles are really good too.

I am visiting Texas and was looking for some good bbq and this place was recommended to me and I see why! Wow, enjoyed my whole experience. The staff were very friendly and provided great food recommendations. I tried the 2 meat plate, ribs and brisket with grits and potato salad. The meat was tender and had a great smoked flavor. And the grits were amazing, I typically don't get grits but was open to try something new and I'm so glad I did. My husband tried their frito pie and Mac and cheese and it was also very flavorful. They have plenty of outside seating, some indoor seating. They also have drinks inside with a variety of options to pair with bbq.

Tucked away on Rosewood, just behind SaddleUp sits the very cutely designed Micklethwait truck, serviced by a very friendly and knowledgeable team. My favorite frito pie in Austin! Need I say more?! While it isn't in the bag, it is topped with a heaping piece of brisket, and the size is generous all around. All of the sides are delicious including a creamy and delicious mac and cheese and rotating salad options.I am a huge brisket fan but don't sleep on the duck taco. I love that they integrated tacos into the menu -- Very Austin of them!The setting is lovely, there are tons of picnic tables, various amounts of shade, and Saddle Up for delicious none alcoholic and alcoholic beverages! Sometimes there is a DJ back there adding a fun ambiance. Lots of parking spots and bike racks, making it an easy meet up for those near and far.