Opie's BBQ

Excellent Texas BBQ in a town not noted for its food imho. It's an interesting place, in a good way. When you walk in there's usually a line. An array of meats awaits you, which you order by the pound. Then you mosey over to a section where you grab your cold salads. We got the slaw and their pea salad. Then off to the hot bar where they have Mac and cheese, green beans, cobblers and other things. Once you pay there's another section where you can get beans, sauces, butter beans and corn bread. Bottomless drinks too. We got the brisket, baby backs and a sausage. All excellent. The brisket is the real deal. Moist with a bark. The ribs and sausages were moist too and full of flavor. The pea salad and slaw were amazing as were the butter beans but only on weekends. The green beans were southern style and full of flavor. Todd the owner is a friendly man who greets you at the door if he's up and if he's not he's sitting in the middle of the restaurant at a desk. People go up to talk to him. Of course. Why wouldn't you?What I loved most was he hires people. So I can bus my own table, throw away my own trash. But he hires people to do this. A sweet old guy sits in back and sings Texas songs in a quiet unassuming voice that isn't annoying at all. Pays him too. Wonderful young people work for him and they seem happy doing it. I love this business. It's clear what he's doing. Since we're passing through I didn't sit at the desk for a chat but if I come back I'll surely do this.

We visited Opies last Friday night after a long drive back to Texas. It did not disappoint. We were met by the owner and he greeted us with a huge smile and legitimately treated us like family. We recently moved nearby and this has become a go to spot for us. It's the best barbecue in the area and I prefer it over some of the top Austin spots. It is not over seasoned! So many places over do the rub but not Opies...it's just right. The green beans and tater tot casserole are just like mamas. Oh and the cobbler is the perfect send off! Overall, we love the food and the family friendly atmosphere. Getting your food and table is a very short process which is great for littles! We will be back!!

Honestly some of the best barbecue ive had in this state! We had brisket both fatty and lean, and I've got to say it was incredible. Along with the main meats, the sides were also excellent. The spicy corn and green beans were above and beyond your standard sides. The vibe of the building was rustic and very awesome. Tons of room and lots of screens for watching sports. The staff was super nice and helpful as soon as you walk in. Highly recommend!

Unique BBQ in the Texas Hill Country! Good lunch place since they close at 4 pm. I had turkey (since I cannot eat beef). It was yummy! Self-serve as in a cafeteria style. My side was potato salad. Hubby got coleslaw. The only service we received was the woman slicing the meat. A little higher priced than expected, but a good lunch.

This is a great, homey place to stop by on the way to or from Fredericksburg. When we arrived on Sunday mid afternoon there was a line but it moved quickly. They have the meats right out on display for you, which is so cool. You order the meat first, which is followed by picking up the sides and ordering drinks. The cash register is after that.They provide Texas toast, two soups, and a variety of sauces/pickings free of charge in the dining room. They have live music sometimes. I preferred their meats over Terry Blacks. The peach cobbler was good, but melted quickly and there was so much I had to save room for the main course. The potato salad was okay, nothing special. Wish I could have tried the mac n cheese. But what me, my mom, and dad all loved was the white bean soup that was piping hot and felt like a warm hug.The atmosphere is what you'd expect in a Texas BBQ location, and the bathrooms were surprisingly clean. You eat on the table without plates, but rather a food-grade film to separate the two. All trash is left on the table to be bussed by the servers. There are to-go wrappers and takeout brown bags near the exit. The parking lot is sizable.

Great bbq and sides. Old school atmosphere. Better than the other bbq joint in the area.

If you're not familiar with this place, you'll need to know that as soon as you walk through the door, that is when you place your order. In other words, the pit is directly next to the entrance. Everything on the menu is à la carte, there are no two or three meat plates. The sides are sold separately, but the beans are free, although there is no brisket mixed in. The Coleslaw and potato salad is pretty average, but definitely recommend the tater tot casserole. When you check out with the credit card, the tip screen will be waiting and you'll get an emailed receipt.The brisket was smoked to perfection and moist as were the ribs. Even their mildly tangy barbecue sauce goes well with all the meat. They do have some good dessert options and we really enjoyed the blackberry cobbler. When you're done eating, just leave all the scraps on the table and they'll clean up after you. This is definitely a destination point if you consider yourself a barbecue aficionado. This place may not have much parking upfront, but they have a huge lot at the rear. Lots of seating inside and a few picnic tables out back. 10 photos for more insight.

I think this is my favorite bbq in Austin! Granted it is pretty far out if you're in the central Austin area but if you're ever in Spicewood, this place is a must try. The staff was so kind and friendly and oh my god the bbq was fantastic. I highlyyy recommend the brisket and jalapeño cheddar sausage. I also tried the spicy creamy corn and tater tot casserole, both were great. I also tried some of the blackberry cobbler which was super yummy. This place has plenty of seating and was super nice and clean. Excited to come back here at some point!

Service on the place was on point. Staff are so familiar with ppl coming in and guiding them with how to order and about the meats. The ambiance is very relaxed too. Lots of open seating tables and a center island of beans and Breads. So cozy and relaxed.Food was super good when we started eating but as we are and tried things it all just became kinds meh. It was good... but a place in washington outside olympia was better. Maybe we caught it on an off day being before the eclipse, but Opies just didn't make me want to go back for more or even take what we had left back to the hotel.

Opie's has been a favorite stop for our family for as long as I can remember. We've stopped there on the way to or from Ruidoso NM since their early days... probably since their 1st year in business. Now that we have family in Llano again it will give us more excuses to stop in for Lunch! We've always thought the brisket, sausages, and even the chicken are among the best in TX. Their sides are unique and fantastic and we love how you can serve yourself their unique beans & sauces if you so desire. The large open dining room is cheerful and it seems we often run into someone we know from the region. Spicewood is a special place and Opie's is an institution woven into the fabric of the area. This restaurant is a must when you or your family is entering or leaving the gateway to the Hill Country. Check out their very interesting merch too. With an homage to vintage heavy metal bands, it's some of the coolest and most interesting I've seen anywhere.