Dining spots in Austin

[filsdepac]

Didn't see a thread for Austin, but I think everyone has been here but me. We'll be working downtown and out in the Lost Creek area during the next few weeks, any suggestions?

[YOhio]

I'm sure Babs could be talked into having you over for dinner. She has bragged in the past about making a great SPAM casserole.

[Jeff Lebowski]

Yeah, we have a thread on this somewhere. You definitely need to try the County Line and the Salt Lick (go to the original out in Hays county - well worth the drive). I am not a big Chuy's fan, but it is an Austin original and you should give it a shot. You should also definitely try Threadgill's, hopefully on a night they are doing the "Live from Threadgill's" show. Order the chicken-fried steak (voted best in the US by a national magazine).

Other than that, be sure to check out the music scene on Sixth Street.

[Jeff Lebowski]

Yeah, we have a thread on this somewhere. You definitely need to try the County Line and the Salt Lick (go to the original out in Hays county - well worth the drive). I am not a big Chuy's fan, but it is an Austin original and you should give it a shot. You should also definitely try Threadgill's, hopefully on a night they are doing the "Live from Threadgill's" show. Order the chicken-fried steak (voted best in the US by a national magazine).

Other than that, be sure to check out the music scene on Sixth Street.

Had dinner tonight at the Salt Lick. Damn. Best brisket on the planet.

[HuskyFreeNorthwest]

I would trust the Dude more than me, but there is also a BBQ place downtown called Stubb's which is where the sauces and marinades you may have seen in stores originated. Very good.

[Green Monstah]

I would probably steer clear of Chuy's. Its fairly cheap, but overall, very low quality (at least, those in Houston are).

[creekster]

I would trust the Dude more than me, but there is also a BBQ place downtown called Stubb's which is where the sauces and marinades you may have seen in stores originated. Very good.

I went to Stubbs last year. It was very good. I would recommend it.

[Jeff Lebowski]

I am debating whether or not my stomach and arteries can withstand another meat gorging like last night. My buddy wants to do another tonight, but I am hesitant.

The County Line
Rudy's
Stubbs

so many options...

But none will have a brisket superior to the Salt Lick.

[creekster]

I would trust the Dude more than me, but there is also a BBQ place downtown called Stubb's which is where the sauces and marinades you may have seen in stores originated. Very good.

I am debating whether or not my stomach and arteries can withstand another meat gorging like last night. My buddy wants to do another tonight, but I am hesitant.

The County Line
Rudy's
Stubbs

so many options...

But none will have a brisket superior to the Salt Lick.

My wife and I did both Stubbs and Rudys when we were there. We both preferred Stubbs. FWIW.

[Jeff Lebowski]

My wife and I did both Stubbs and Rudys when we were there. We both preferred Stubbs. FWIW.

Umphrey's McGee tonight at Stubbs. That just might seal the deal.

http://stubbsaustin.com/umphreys-mcgee-wruby-jane/

[creekster]

Umphrey's McGee tonight at Stubbs. That just might seal the deal.

http://stubbsaustin.com/umphreys-mcgee-wruby-jane/

It would for me, I know.

[Green Monstah]

My wife and I did both Stubbs and Rudys when we were there. We both preferred Stubbs. FWIW.

I've never been to Stubbs (but I'm a great fan of their original sauce). If Rudy's sides weren't so plain, they'd be hard to beat.

[HuskyFreeNorthwest]

I would probably steer clear of Chuy's. Its fairly cheap, but overall, very low quality (at least, those in Houston are).

I really like Chuy's, we go there every year when we are there.

[Green Monstah]

I really like Chuy's, we go there every year when we are there.

I think you're selling yourself way short. Just not my cup of tea.

[Jeff Lebowski]

Umphrey's McGee tonight at Stubbs. That just might seal the deal.

http://stubbsaustin.com/umphreys-mcgee-wruby-jane/

Bbq was ok. But wow, the music was incredible.