Artz Rib House
(512) 442-8283
2330 S Lamar Blvd
Austin,
TX
78704
30.2473
-97.7759
Neighborhoods: South Lamar, South Lamar
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Worst Barbeque Ever! Don't believe the hype, it sucked.
by jimmyflare
April 27, 2007
Worst Barbeque ever!
My date and I went there tonight and I had my favorite ribs plate. It was the nastiest barbeque that I have ever tasted. It tasted like third day left overs. They must have had this sitting around since Monday because the barbeque sucked, bad! The sauce was a concoction of ketchup and vinegar with some spices. Not as bad as the barbeque, but nasty in its own right. The cole slaw was tasteless. The beans and potato salad were forgettible in the mix .
My date didn't enjoy her food, so I kept eating to not create an unpleasant mood. Bad mistake! It is 4 hours after my date and I still feel sick. She has boycotted the place. From now on, I will follow my intuition and go to the Countyline.
Heath my warning and go somewhere good.
One deserves to enjoy good barbeque and not nausea in return for their money.
I'm off for some pepto.
- Pros: old look and feel
- Cons: Dirty, bathroom with no soap(bad sign, where do employees wash?oh,oh), BAD BARBEQUE, CAUSE OF ALL NIGHT NAUSEA
good stuff get over it!
by rchrd
November 01, 2008
If you think Artz is too average, then go down to Barton Springs and eat the MacRib in air conditioning! You'd probably complain about the heat at the Shady Grove, too!
- Pros: a joint
- Cons: parking
Will never go there again.
by shadyhollow
September 01, 2008
Food is average at best and service is poor. Don't go expecting to hear live music as you will end up sitting outside in the heat unable to see or hear the band. There are too many other good choices in Austin.
Most overrated place I've eaten in Austin
by dafragsta
July 18, 2008
In a town with Rudy's, Ironworks, and near enough to Salt Lick to speak of it, I can't imagine how good things have continued to be said about Artz. I got the signature country ribs which were just "cooked," not falling-off-the-bone smoked ribs. They lacked any real flavor and to add insult to injury, the sauce is completely forgettable tangy mustard based and bland, completely devoid of any sweetness or bite. The slaw had nearly any dressing, and what was there didn't really add to the flavor in a positive way, and the potato salad was easily beaten by HEB. It was some of the most boring and uninspired barbecue I've had in Texas, so again I say "I don't see point of all the fuss."
- Pros: I got what I ordered.
- Cons: I got what I ordered.
good music, good food by Kelle S. at InsiderPages
Contributor
June 08, 2008
Really fun place to go - they usually have great live music. Lots of banjo pickers! The food is really good - go for the ribs, obviously. Parking can be a bit of a pain. The lot usually fills quickly, but there is parking throughout the neighborhood. The price is reasonable. The atmosphere is great - there was quite a long wait last time we went, but worth it in my opinion.
Great babybacks! I love this funky place!
by MsInformedOne
April 10, 2008
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.
Neat little place..
by elb4444
December 03, 2007
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!
Good ribs, but everything else sub par
by ohyeahlach
July 11, 2007
Hope you're not looking for atmosphere, great service, or a clean place... you won't find it here. It was filthy in there! Cobwebs hanging from the ceiling, sticky floor in the bathroom (UGH!), dirty all around. I tried to have an open mind becuase of the great reviews, but the sides (and the uncleanliness) ruined it for me. The potato salad tasted like vinager & potatoes with no other seasonings. Slaw was ok. Beans ok. I tried 2 kinds of ribs. The Country Ribs I have to admit were tasty. The baby back were complete fat. Maybe one small bite of meat on each.
My advise is to do take out country ribs here, otherwise, pass. No excuse not to be clean people, you serve food there!
- Pros: Ribs
- Cons: Filthy place!
Live music and food that will stick to your ribs.
by Contributor
July 19, 2006
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.
