Franklin Barbecue is one of the best barbecue restaurants in Austin for barbecue, especially if you want a strong option in Austin.
Franklin Barbecue is the East Austin smokehouse that turned Central Texas brisket into something approaching a national religion — and the line that forms before dawn is not theater, it is a rational response to the reputation.
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“Franklin Barbecue is worth putting on the shortlist for Fatty brisket and Beef rib—the two orders to build a first visit around. It works well when you want a proper meal without turning it into a full splurge.”
Franklin Barbecue is listed in the Moderate spend price range. Check the restaurant's current menu for available dishes and prices. Menus, availability, and prices can change, so confirm current details before visiting.
Check the current menuFranklin Barbecue is a clean first click in Austin when you want a barbecue option you can trust. Fatty brisket and Beef rib also give you a decent sense of the menu. It also holds a 9.4 rating across 7,155 Google reviews.
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Share what you ordered and who it is best forFor now, Franklin Barbecue holds a 9.4 rating across 7,155 Google reviews.
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Franklin Barbecue is a Barbecue restaurant located in Austin, Austin. Franklin Barbecue is the East Austin smokehouse that turned Central Texas brisket into something approaching a national religion — and the line that forms before dawn is not theater, it is a rational response to the reputation.
Franklin Barbecue is best for barbecue, bib gourmand. Franklin Barbecue is a clean first click in Austin when you want a barbecue option you can trust. Fatty brisket and Beef rib also give you a decent sense of the menu. It also holds a 9.4 rating across 7,155 Google reviews.
Franklin Barbecue is in the Moderate spend price range ($$). Google rating: 9.4 from 7,155 reviews
Franklin Barbecue holds a 9.4 Google rating from 7,155 reviews. Franklin Barbecue is a clean first click in Austin when you want a barbecue option you can trust. Fatty brisket and Beef rib also give you a decent sense of the menu. It also holds a 9.4 rating across 7,155 Google reviews.
Franklin Barbecue is located at 900 E 11th St, Austin, TX 78702, USA. Directions are available via Google Maps.
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