Distant Relatives is one of the best barbecue restaurants in Austin for date night, especially if you want a strong option in Austin.
Distant Relatives operates as a trailer at Meanwhile Brewing in south Austin, and it would be a mistake to let the parking-lot setting lower your expectations.
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Distant Relatives looks like a good night-out option in Austin because it reads polished without feeling overly formal. It also holds a 9.0 rating across 292 Google reviews.
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Distant Relatives is a Barbecue restaurant located in Austin, Austin. Distant Relatives operates as a trailer at Meanwhile Brewing in south Austin, and it would be a mistake to let the parking-lot setting lower your expectations.
Distant Relatives is best for date night, fine dining. Distant Relatives looks like a good night-out option in Austin because it reads polished without feeling overly formal. It also holds a 9.0 rating across 292 Google reviews.
Distant Relatives is in the Splurge territory price range ($$$$). Google rating: 9.0 from 292 reviews
Start with Chicken Leg Quarter with Chili Vinegar Dip, Beef Brisket with Smoked Mustard Butter, Black-Eyed Peas with Burnt Ends and Pulled Pork with Tamarind Molasses BBQ Sauce. These dishes are shown from TastyPals notes or restaurant data on this page.
Distant Relatives holds a 9.0 Google rating from 292 reviews. Distant Relatives looks like a good night-out option in Austin because it reads polished without feeling overly formal. It also holds a 9.0 rating across 292 Google reviews.
Distant Relatives is located at 3901 Promontory Point Dr, Austin, TX 78744, USA. Directions are available via Google Maps.
Distant Relatives's listed hours are Check restaurant site. We recommend checking directly before visiting as hours may vary on holidays.
Yes — Distant Relatives is tagged for date night dining. Distant Relatives looks like a good night-out option in Austin because it reads polished without feeling overly formal. It also holds a 9.0 rating across 292 Google reviews.
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