On 2006-11-07 22:06:12 -0600, > said:

> We are going to be spending a few days in Austin the first part of Dec.
> Any suggestions on places to eat? I know we are going to County Line on
> the Hill one night.
>
> John

- County Line has good bread and decent beef ribs, but it's not one of
my favorites.
- Artz Rib House serves really great ribs, but Wertz apparently got
shafted a couple of times by being served the wrong kind. If you get
the right ones, with the loin attached, you'll be impressed.
- Rudy's is the best fast-food BBQ you will ever have. I eat there
regularly. Good, consistent brisket and great sauce.
- The first BBQ I ever ate in Texas was BBQ World Headquarters. I loved
the place, especially the owner "Duke." I think they closed down
though, but if not, you should check it out.
- If you are there on a Sunday, you must go to Stubb's. They have a
gospel brunch buffet that will blow you away. I'm not a religious man
myself, but there's something about good Southern gospel and BBQ that
works. They also have excellent sauce.
- A lot of people like Sam's, but I think it's outright creepy that
they serve drinks from bottles that have already been opened.
- Don't even think about going to Poke-e-Jo's. That's just crap.
- Ruby's (as opposed to Rudy's) is pretty good, but a lot more Emo than
you would expect a BBQ joint to be.
- Mann's is barely acceptable.
- A lot of people like Salt Lick, but IMO it's just too far away to be
worth it.
- Salt Lick 360 gets their BBQ from Driftwood, except you eat it on a
white tablecloth and fine china. Weird.
- Salt Lick at the airport is horrible. Don't try it. The cuts sit
around too long and the servers absolutely slather your plate in sickly
sauce.
- Harlon's at the airport isn't much better. Don't eat BBQ at the airport.