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Iron Works

100 Red River St
Austin, TX 78701
Phone: (512) 478-4855
Fax: (512) 478-2272
Price:
$
Cross Street:
Cesar Chavez Street E
Best of Citysearch:
Barbecue Food 2006, Barbecue Food 2005
Hours:
Mon-Sat 11am-9pm

Message from Iron Works

Iron Works

Winner 2005 & 2006 Best of Citysearch - Best Barbecue

  • Catering
  • Order Online
  • Gift Baskets

The Iron Works barbecue's home is in the historic Weigl Iron Works building, which was designated as an historical monument in 1982. Since 1978, it has been used to serve the legendary official Texas barbecue. The Iron Works is visited each year by thousands of dignitaries, celebrities, officials and visitors from all over the USA, in addition to local fans. It should be at the top of your list of places to enjoy.

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Editorial Review for Iron Works – by James Scott Bankston

In Short
Housed in the former workshop of ironsmith Fortunat Weigl, this downtown eatery feels more like the camphouse of a Hill Country deer lease, with its pot-bellied stoves and screened porch. The dark-paneled walls bear autographed photos and testimonial letters from patrons such as George W. Bush, Bob Dylan and Martin Sheen. The chopped beef sandwich is a lunchtime standard. Sampler plates feature sweet brisket, sausage and beef ribs. Non-conformists visit the all-you-can eat salad bar.

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Insider Tips

Know Before You Go

Iron Works is next door to the Austin Convention Center. Beware: It can get crowded at noontime.

Where to Sit

If the interior seems too dark, try the open-air pavilion upstairs. Feels like a treehouse, albeit one with iron bars.

The Extras

Barbecue is good by the plate, great by the pound. Brisket sells for $10.60 a pound, beef ribs for $5.90, sausage for $6.65. Call for the complete listing. Catering is also available.

User Reviews for Iron Works

Citysearch (22), RestaurantRow.com (2 ), AOL CityGuide (4 ), Trip Advisor (5 ), All (33)

1 Star Rating: Not Recommended

04/09/2008 Posted by readytoride

I was very dissapointed. I heard this was a great place for BBQ but was very wrong! Meat was fatty sauce was nasty please dont eat here

Pros: Atmosphere

Cons: Food is horrible

2 Star Rating: Below Average

03/23/2008 Posted by 2outoftowners

My wife and I were visiting from Phoenix and ate at Ironworks based on recommendation from someone at the Hilton Hotel. We were very disappointed with the beef ribs. Tough, tough, tough. The green beans weren't much better. I came very close to asking for something else. I ate as much as I could get off the bone and had to leave most of it. If you are looking for FABULOUS BBQ, eat at Moe's in Vail, CO. I have to say that my wife did like her chicken. She didn't think it was the best, but at least the chicken wasn't edible. We certainly wouldn't go back, especially after seeing the bathroom.

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Editor's Review

Purveyors of smoked brisket to conventioneers, singers and Dubya.  See the full editorial review.

Insider Tips

Know Before You Go

Iron Works is next door to the Austin Convention Center. Beware: It can get crowded at noontime.

More Insider Tips

Restaurant Information

Smoking

  • Yes

Parking

  • Lot
  • Metered

Hours

  • Mon-Sat 11am-9pm

Cuisines

  • Barbecue

Payment Types

  • MasterCard
  • American Express
  • Travelers Check
  • Visa

Meal Price

  • $

Amenities

  • Carry Out
  • Local Favorites
  • Group Dining
  • People Watching
  • Catering
  • Kid Friendly
  • Cheap Eats
  • Outdoor Dining
  • Lunch Spot
  • Brunch
  • Historic Setting

Recognition for Iron Works

2006 Audience Winner - Barbecue Food
2005 Audience Winner - Barbecue Food

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