1. The line forms before opening at this austere barbecue counter, where pitmaster John Bates works post oak low and slow. A salt-and-pepper brisket anchors the menu, but the peach tea-glazed pork belly and beer-brined turkey reveal a kitchen unafraid of flavor; sides like smoked scalloped potatoes and poblano creamed corn elevate the ritual beyond meat and smoke.

    Michelin Guide
    1 Star
    Texas Monthly
    2025 · #6 · The 50 Best BBQ Joints in Texas
    The New York Times
    The 25 Best Restaurants in Austin Right Now

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    12233 Ranch Rd 620 N, Unit 105, Austin, TX · Austin
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