Micklethwait Barbecue is one of the best barbecue restaurants in Austin for date night, especially if you want a strong option in Austin.
Micklethwait Craft Meats is the East Austin trailer that the city's barbecue conversation regularly circles back to — operating out of a small yard off Rosewood, it has built a reputation that runs comfortably alongside the more famous names without requiring a pre-dawn commitment.
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“Micklethwait Barbecue is worth putting on the shortlist for Brisket and House sausage—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.”
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Micklethwait Barbecue works for date night because the room and the food both help the evening land. Brisket and House sausage also give you a decent sense of the menu. It also holds a 9.4 rating across 2,010 Google reviews.
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Micklethwait Barbecue is a Barbecue restaurant located in Austin, Austin. Micklethwait Craft Meats is the East Austin trailer that the city's barbecue conversation regularly circles back to — operating out of a small yard off Rosewood, it has built a reputation that runs comfortably alongside the more famous names without requiring a pre-dawn commitment.
Micklethwait Barbecue is best for barbecue, cocktail, bib gourmand, date night. Micklethwait Barbecue works for date night because the room and the food both help the evening land. Brisket and House sausage also give you a decent sense of the menu. It also holds a 9.4 rating across 2,010 Google reviews.
Micklethwait Barbecue is in the Moderate spend price range ($$). Google rating: 9.4 from 2,010 reviews
Start with Brisket, House sausage, Beef rib and Jalapeño-cheese grits. These dishes are shown from TastyPals notes or restaurant data on this page.
Micklethwait Barbecue holds a 9.4 Google rating from 2,010 reviews. Micklethwait Barbecue works for date night because the room and the food both help the evening land. Brisket and House sausage also give you a decent sense of the menu. It also holds a 9.4 rating across 2,010 Google reviews.
Micklethwait Barbecue is located at 4602 Tanney St, Austin, TX 78721, USA. Directions are available via Google Maps.
Micklethwait Barbecue's listed hours are Check restaurant site. We recommend checking directly before visiting as hours may vary on holidays.
Yes — Micklethwait Barbecue is tagged for date night dining. Micklethwait Barbecue works for date night because the room and the food both help the evening land. Brisket and House sausage also give you a decent sense of the menu. It also holds a 9.4 rating across 2,010 Google reviews.
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