Austin · East Austin

Franklin Barbecue

#1 in AustinBarbecue$$

Awards

4.7

James Beard Outstanding

What People Are Saying

“We've experienced Franklin a couple times before -- once during COVID for a to go order and once when we won a private dinner experience through a blood donation (still one of the coolest wins ever, unfortunately we didn't win this year, lol). This...”

New Buzz

This Austin barbecue spot was named best in Texas again — for the fourth year in a row

Austin American-Statesman · 3 weeks ago

Franklin Barbecue to Expand With New Events Space

Eater Austin · 7 months ago

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Snapshot

Rating: 4.7
Foot Traffic: Very High
Trending: ↑ 1 spots
Cuisine: Barbecue
Price: $$

Walk-in only. No reservations.