Artz Rib House
Austin, TX 78704
Phone: (512) 442-8283
Fax: (512) 442-9342
- Price:
- $
- Cross Street:
- Manchaca Road
- Best of Citysearch:
- Caterer 2006
- Hours:
- Mon-Sat 11am-10pm, Sun 12pm-9pm
Editorial Review for Artz Rib House – by Citysearch Editors
In Short
Comfortably arranged with tables on several levels, this south Austin favorite combines small-town friendliness with world-class smells emanating from the kitchen. The award-winning baby back ribs are smoked to perfection; beef and pork ribs, smoked brisket, chicken and sausage round out the barbecue menu. All entrees come with potato salad, coleslaw, pinto beans, pickles, onions and bread. Vegetarian options include meatless burgers and skewered grilled vegetables, which also come with sides.
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Insider Tips
When to GoThere's live music nearly every night. Come in 7:30pm-9:30pm Mon-Sat and see the Old Time Fiddler's Jam 6:30pm-8:30pm Sun.
User Reviews for Artz Rib House
04/10/2008 Posted by MsInformedOne
It had been a while since I had eaten at Artz, but I have been twice in the last month or so and the ribs were wonderful. Tender, moist & very tasty. On my second recent visit, I had to order a full raack, so I had guaranteed leftovers to take home. Unlike some other reviewers, I like the BBQ sauce a lot. Even tho' the ribs taste fine without sauce, I gotta have it. It has kind of ruined me for other barbecue joints. It's a tangy tomato/vinegar style sauce and to say it is a mix of ketchup and mustard is just dumb. The sides, beans, coleslaw, & tater salad were all very good. The potato salad is a different than I remember, but tastier.(I used to think it was bland.) I have always liked the coleslaw, which is NOT swimming in dressing as too many slaws are. I do go along with the "Insider Tip"...go when the music is playing. The musicians I've seen there are usually pretty damn good.
12/03/2007 Posted by elb4444
I enjoy the food, the meat is really good. Yesterday enjoyed with a friend, chicken, baby back ribs and sausage. We were seated very quickley and our food came super quick. I was disappointed that there were flies buzzing around and the cole slaw, is rather icky. Also, I swear there bar-b-que sauce is just ketchup and mustard mixed together. I enjoyed the food, but think next time I will get it to go, to eat in the comfort of my fly free home! Oh ya, the live music was a nice little treat too.
Pros: Great service and yummy ribs
Cons: Flies buzzing around, and cole slow gross...also sauce is kind of gross!
