Lambert's
11 people recommendvia r/austinfood14 comments cited below
What people say, in short
Lamberts is a barbecue restaurant that several people recommend for steak. Several people single out the hanger steak, and a few point to the ribeye, including a smoked version and a coffee-rubbed one. One diner finds it very pricey, and another says the steak selection feels narrow. One diner who used to love its steaks wonders whether quality has slipped.
Address
Lamberts, 401 W 2nd St, Austin, TX 78701
At a glance
- Signature dishes
- Hanger steak, Smoked ribeye, Coffee rubbed ribeye
- Opinions divided
- Yes
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The evidence
Every point below is paraphrased from a real public comment, ordered by how much the community engaged with it. Caveats and negatives are kept in — follow any link to read the original for yourself.
- Recommendsu/_atxeagle_ in r/austinfood · Mar 2025
Lists Lamberts among suggested places for the steak request.
- Recommendsu/___metazeta___ in r/austinfood · May 2025taste
Suggests Lamberts for a smoked ribeye in reply to the wood-smoked steak question.
- Mixedu/CowboySocialism in r/austinfood · Jan 2025price
Calls it good but very pricey and not a dive; says prices seem heavily marked up there.
- Recommendsu/postrutclarity in r/austinfood · Oct 2024taste
Recalls the hanger steak as quite tasty and describes the spot as a fancy barbecue place with occasional live music.
- Mixedu/OopAck1 in r/austinfood · Mar 2025variety
Names Lamberts as an option, though its steak selection is limited to a single item.
- Recommendsu/Ok_Formal2199 in r/austinfood · Jan 2025taste
Calls the ribeye there amazing and points to Lamberts.
- Recommendsu/Dabaumb101 in r/austinfood · Feb 2025taste
Calls the hanger steak probably the best meal they've had in the city.
- Mixedu/Shoontzie in r/austinfood · Dec 2024taste
Used to love its steaks but has not been in a while and asks whether quality has slipped.
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- Recommendsu/ConstantDog7023 in r/austinfood · May 2024
Agrees with the bar-seat suggestions in the comment above.
- Recommendsu/Wild-Tear in r/austinfood · Mar 2026taste
Visited Lamberts downtown and praised the BBQ, but doubts it matches the original memory.
- Recommendsu/Ok-Librarian356 in r/austinfood · Feb 2025
Endorses Lamberts' steak and says they came specifically to suggest it.
- Recommendsu/ptran90 in r/austinfood · Oct 2024
Suggests Ember kitchen or Lamberts.
- Recommendsu/EquityDoesntRoll in r/austinfood · Aug 2026taste
Says Lambert's hangar steak is surprisingly good.
- Recommendsu/Calm_Instruction1651 in r/austinfood · Jul 2026taste
Says the coffee-rubbed ribeye there is fantastic.
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Details last checked 10 Nov 2026. Recommendations reflect what people said at the time; confirm current details before you go.