Burak Ceylan

This place is a real gem in downtown Austin! Prices are more affordable than other BBQ places, not so much time for waiting, you can get how much meat and sides you want like 1 slice of brisket (quarter pounder) or 2 slices (half pounder). there are other types of meat are available like sausages, chicken etc. brisket was really tasty, not dry and so good. paid 41 usd for all things on table. highly reccomended

+2

LuAnn Boyd

What a great spot! Tried to find a new place for BBQ and boy did we! The food was outstanding! We had brisket (of course), the beef ribs, pork ribs, jalapeño sausage and some sides. All the meats were moist and the seasoning on the brisket was very good! Will go back for certain 😊 My only suggestion is to have more guidance on how to order the meats. Perhaps offer a "sampler"? Or maybe have a "helper" before you get to the meat station to advise without tying up the meat guy.

S P Fletcher

The kind of BBQ restaurant undeniably world famous, without having to sell it in their title. All of the service team were genuine and running a tight ship. Dusty commands the bar and will show you what world class bartending feels like. Brisket was the best and this is how to make BBQ sauce - tangy vinegar base! Bonus, you’re right on the main Congress Ave where everything is happening. Sundays has free street parking and it’s an easy walk from anywhere near central downtown Austin. Enjoy, early and often!

Irene Estlund

We were taken here on a food tour! It was delicious! We had the brisket. So tender and flavorful. They also have a free bean pot! Absolutely delicious!

+1

Carey Bourque

What an amazing end to our Austin trip!!! Jim made it especially easy to have a memorable lunch. We will definitely return if we come back to Austin! Great food, great service! Thanks

Vince Edmunds

All in all what you see is what you get here, it’s a no nonsense BBQ eatery, and all the better for it. We had 2x half chicken which tasted very nice, but there is also a good selection of other meats. The sides were good including slaw, mashed potatoes, mac n cheese etc, all very tasty and good portions. The bar is well stocked, and the bartender had a good sense of humour even if he didn’t fully understand my English accent but hey we are in Texas. Seating isn’t the most comfortable but it’s all the same type of bench seating throughout and just adds to the character, if you want a slab of meat, sides and beer then look no further.

Devan Williams

My husband and I come here after we walk at Lady Bird Lake on the weekends! The brisket & sirloin is so flavorful & juicy! Both are very tender as well! Definitely recommend!

James Zorn

The BBQ was truly awesome. Huge Dino Beef Ribs and fantastic brisket. This spot was pacled with a line out the door but the lined move and seating was available. They have indoor and patio seating.

+3

John M

We ended up here for lunch by accident. We didn’t know what to expect but very much enjoyed the food and the entire experience. We enjoyed the prime rib and sirloin BBQ. They were both a revelation and super delish! We ended up getting seconds and a third serving. We left stuffed and happy. We also got some merch which completed the afternoon. Don’t skip when in downtown Austin.

Kit *

I couldn’t resist going to Cooper’s Old Time Pit Bar-B-Que TWICE during my time in Austin—and both visits were outstanding. From the moment you walk in and see the pit loaded with smoky, mouthwatering meats, you know you’re in for something special. The brisket was melt-in-your-mouth tender with that perfect smoky bark, and the beef and pork ribs were absolutely packed with flavor. The sausage had just the right snap, and everything was made even better with their housemade BBQ sauce. The beans were flavorful, hearty, and the best complement to the meats. And I have to mention—the Parkay! I had to take a pic of the bottle they had available; it just added to the charm and authenticity of the experience. Sharing a meal here with colleagues was such a treat—we all left full and happy. Cooper’s is the real deal: authentic Texas BBQ at its best, hearty portions, and absolutely worth a repeat visit (or two!).

Madelynn Whitesides Randall

My husband and I visited Cooper’s for dinner and had a great experience. Friendly staff and I really enjoyed my chicken. My husband said his ribs were good, not great but he would eat them again. The side of potato’s we got were delicious. We would eat here again!

Amanda

A very solid choice for BBQ! A central spot with a lot of seating and options. I highly recommend the jalapeño cheddar sausage and the beef rib! The corn on the cob side and tricked baked potato casserole were phenomenal! Service was good, they were quick and snappy and kept the line going.

+6

Kevin McCarty

Great Spot to eat at in Austin! The Beef ribs were really good, the brisket was juicy and tender, I will say the sausage was ok, and the cornbread was really good as well, but the Peach Cobbler stole the show for me, probably the best I've ever had. I recommend sitting upstairs, less people. Overall, great meal.

+2

Kevin Chiappone

First night in Austin and Cooper's was on our radar. Went for dinner and the experience was all that and more. Brisket, Turkey, slaw, Mac n' cheese and pecan pie. Couldn't finish it all but it was soooo good. This was so good that it's either what is served in heaven or something that good is a sin and we are going to hell. The staff was great and very helpful with us getting the lay of the land. Sadly we may not need to eat for the rest of our time in Austin. There is Bar-B-Que and then there is Cooper's. We are now ruined when it comes to BBQ and if it's not Cooper's we will never be fulfilled again.

We had lunch here with our family and friends and had such a great experience. The food was delicious, the atmosphere was welcoming, and everything came out just right. Mathew was wonderful so kind, …

We had lunch here with our family and friends and had such a great experience. The food was delicious, the atmosphere was welcoming, and everything came out just right. Mathew was wonderful so kind…

We had lunch here with our family and friends and had such a great experience. The food was delicious, the atmosphere was welcoming, and everything came out just right. Mathew was wonderful so kind…

Ok the wife and I were trying out some barbecue places. We walked by this a few times and decided to give this a try so glad we did. We got the ribs and two different kinds of sausage regular and j…

Ok the wife and I were trying out some barbecue places. We walked by this a few times and decided to give this a try so glad we did. We got the ribs and two different kinds of sausage regular and j…

If you're looking for classic texas bbq with a lively Austin vibe, Cooper's Old Time Pit Bar‑B‑Que is a must-visit.\n\nThe bbq was exactly what you'd hope for -- tender, juicy brisket with grea…

5 stars just for the free beans!! You can also get as many bread slices as you like. \n\nThe brisket was perfect. \nwhat i didn't love is that we ordered a half pound of two meats, but was given .7…

Very good authentic barbecue. Friendly staff amazing atmosphere. A bit pricey but well worth it. I recommend do not over order because there is so much food. You can always go back.

Very good authentic barbecue. Friendly staff amazing atmosphere. A bit pricey but well worth it. I recommend do not over order because there is so much food. You can always go back.

Meats were amazing- got brisket and beef ribs, both excellent! Sides are lacking. Potato salad was literally cold mashed potatoes with sweet stuff added. Not what I would call potato salad. Mac a…

Meats were amazing- got brisket and beef ribs, both excellent! Sides are lacking. potato salad was literally cold mashed potatoes with sweet stuff added. Not what I would call potato salad…

Meats were amazing- got brisket and beef ribs, both excellent! Sides are lacking. Potato salad was literally cold mashed potatoes with sweet stuff added. Not what I would call potato salad. Mac…

My friends and I ordered the brisket, ribs and sausage. All of them were good, but my favourite was the brisket, which was so tender and fragrant. I love the pinto beans at the self-service station…

My friends and I ordered the brisket, ribs and sausage. All of them were good, but my favourite was the brisket, which was so tender and fragrant. I love the pinto beans at the self-service station…

We sat at the bar...bar staff very friendly. After selecting meat at the pit (which is weighed & prepped)...then choosing sides & paying at the till...then loading up with condiments & pickles etc …

We sat at the bar...bar staff very friendly. After selecting meat at the pit (which is weighed & prepped)...then choosing sides & paying at the till...then loading up with condiments & pickles etc …

I have eaten a lot of BBQ across this nation and this is right at the top. Great flavors. I tried the turkey, the sausage and some ribs and was pleased with all of it. The sides were also very …

Another local favorite. Customer service is on point! Cooper's is pleasantly different from most BBQ spots I've visited. At Coopers, not only do they have the drinks and utensils station, they also…

Portions are big. We shared the chicken , it was moist and flavorful. Awesome customer service, cold beers and selection of condiments. Bbq sauce a little different than I prefer.

Daaaaamn Gina! Gina’s on Congress is a charming little spot in the heart of downtown, and it definitely delivers a solid dining experience. The French-inspired menu has some really tasty dishes, and everything we tried was well-prepared and flavorful. The drinks are where they really shine—creative, unique, and expertly made. The French Old Fashioned was absolutely amazing and easily one of the standout parts of the night. Service was friendly and attentive, and the overall atmosphere is cute and inviting. Good food, great drinks, and a nice vibe right on Congress.

I tried their Texas redfish and it was absolutely devine. Fish simply melts in your mouth. The buttery sauce was perfect and everything on the plate just balanced well together. Also tried their Tiramisu marquise which was also pretty good. Atmosphere was pretty loud and it was a bit weird having 2 waiters for the same table and one keeps asking the same question already answered by the other, but overall would absolutely recommend the place for delicious food, just get a table inside because the outside just smelt like weed (through no fault of the restaurant itself). Also noted that portions were more what I'm used to (in Australia) which would be too small for the average American standard, which was the only reason I ordered desert as well. Price guide (as of Oct 2025): Texas redfish $39 Marsanne wine $15 Tiramisu marquise $12 Tax $5.45

A great little bistro tucked away on Congress Ave near 3rd Street. It has a charming interior. The staff was all very friendly. The food was good. We had the bolognese and lamb shank, both were excellent. We finished with vanilla gelato. They have specials on different nights of the week. Tuesday is date night where you get 50% off bottles of sparkling wine. We took advantage of that and got a bottle of prosecco. The menu is limited but I understand it changes over time. Everything is made in house.

The food was good but not outstanding. The lamb falls off the bone so tender. The Gemmalini very bland had 2 shrimp so kind of expected more but beware it's under the past and tail is on so don't eat the tail! The Gelato with cookie was amazing! Our waters and my iced tea never got refilled I was hoping to get them filled but no one came back to see if we liked our foods or needed anything. Dessert was brought before plates were cleared which thought was strange. Restaurant wasnt full maybe 5 to 6 tables. Hostess was very kind and thoughtful she does a lot! Wish I could have found her for some more water or iced tea. We are big tippers so not sure why they kind of avoided our table. Just 3 women out exploring Austin having a dinner. We still tipped big although we aren't sure who our server was it seemed it changed when meal was brought to table then no one till we done and another person. We got so confused like did our server vanish? The Gelato with the pizzelle is really good! All their desserts looked really good hostess gave us a peep as she walked by.

Beef tartar was served with very thin wafers chips. It had a good flavor but the chips were too brittle to eat the tartar with (if that was the intention). Bone marrow was great, tons of marrow on the bones we got. It was served with buttery sourdough toast, and I think baguette would have been more on point for a French place. Lastly the moules frites, flavor was good but putting the ultra thin crispy fries on top of a saucy dishe is not great. We ended up with a bath of soggy potatoes.

Super cute bistro-ish wine bar with limited Italian menu. Brisket bolognese was very good as was the mushroom pasta. Burger was ok and the fries looked cool. Excellent drinks but took my cocktail before it was finished. Otherwise impeccable service. Chocolate cake dessert was not cake.

Drinks were good and half off during happy hour. I had The Diplomat which was a little on the sweet side and the Sharp Dressed Manhattan. Enjoyed the giardiniera but not a fan of the gougeres. I think if it was toasted before it was plated the flavors would have been brought out and the texture might have been better. I enjoyed the pasta and loved the caramelization and different textures of the mushrooms. The lamb shank fell of the bone was also paired well with the soft polenta and currant.

Lauren & Santiago Castillo

Huge portions and tasty bbq! Beans and bread are free. Patio was nice! Friendly staff.

+8

Jerry dMann

Consistent barbecue that you get at their other locations. I've frequented their Fort Worth location many times. This was my first time here in Austin. Fun little place in downtown. Very different from the expansive locations in other places. Not sure if pricing was the same, but appeared similar to other Cooper's locations. This time I got the brisket and turkey. Both were done well and were delicious.

+4

service is fabulous but pork chop was so salty we couldn't eat it. pork ribs were dry and salty.

service is fabulous but pork chop was so salty we couldn't eat it. Pork ribs were dry and salty.

Had the turkey, lean brisket, and sausage with corn on the cob and Mac and cheese sides. Food was great and great atmosphere. Service was fast and it's fun to pick your meat out of the pit!

Lackluster AF. Definitely one of the box-checking experiences not worth the money. I think the ambiance was also not what it could have been as it was off-season.

Outrageously expensive. My husband and I visited when we walked down congress and felt we were completely taken advantage of as tourists. I understand good meat is expensive but they gave us $130 w…

Outrageously expensive. My husband and I visited when we walked down congress and felt we were completely taken advantage of as tourists. I understand good meat is expensive but they gave us $130…

Whether you get a seat at the bar or at the picnic-style tables, you get in line to order your meat from the guy cooking it near the entrance, then pick sides and desserts cafeteria-style while makin…

Whether you get a seat at the bar or at the picnic-style tables, you get in line to order your meat from the guy cooking it near the entrance, then pick sides and desserts cafeteria-style while mak…

Have never been to Austin before so a pit bbq was a must... A short walk from my hotel I went here, no booking required. Not sure if Cooper's is typical of bbq restaurants in Austin but orderin…

We had a couple of meals here, and also at other bbq establishments in the area. We found them all to be similar in flavor and texture. At Coopers it's more of cafeteria style, as you choose the …

Great food, bbq typical from Texas, really enjoy the vibe. You ask meet by pound, it seams a bit ruff but it works. If I return to Austin, I will go there again

Very good bbq, must when in Austin, good brisket and sausage, they had run out of ribs so can’t comment. Not cheap though.

The brisket was fork tender and flavorful. The sides, especially the Mac and cheese and baked beans were good. Service was quick at the bar.

Food was solid but not amazing. I did doc the food due to the fact that the pasta I ordered had shrimp that seemed old. I ate two pieces then avoided them and just ate the pasta although the pasta also had the essence of the shrimp flavor as well. Staff was pleasant. 4 out of 5 because it wasn’t anything special just solid service. The establishment is very cute. No frills loved that it was a local place.

Pretty mid if I'm being honest. Really wanted to like this place, but the food just missed. I love steak tartare and this was one of the worst iterations I've had in Austin. Giving flimsy potato chips rather than bread or a cracker is a joke. I scooped my steak tartare onto the chip only to had it break and make a mess. Tried to enjoy the tartare on its own but it just didn't taste great. It was fine at best. I had the mussels and fries and while it looks cool it's pretty annoying to eat. My server had to explain to take the fries off onto another plate to get to the mussels, then go back to the fries. Another giant mess. Is upscale food supposed to be this messy? The mussels tasted pretty good, but there wasn't as many as I had hoped so I had to fill myself up with the fries, which were basically all breading and no actual potato they were so thin. Service was great from the bartender so props to her. But yeah, won't be returning.

Honestly, it is more of 2.75 stars but I will round up. A little on the side: it is ok, the alcohol taste was too strong Favorite godmother: it is good We also got dirty martini and old fashioned and they were better than the cocktails on the menu Gougeres: it is an attempt at popovers. They were fresh but needed more flavor or salt. Rabbit rillettes: not good at all. The pate wasn’t spreadable Steak tartare: very good, very flavorful Bone marrow: it was the meatiest bone marrow I ever had, but it could’ve used more flavor. Braised lamb shank: excellent!! It literally fall of the bone, you don’t need the knife Dark chocolate pot de creme: very rich but very good The price point isn’t worth the value. The old fashioned was $24. We had 3 items on HH and the bill was over $200 with tip, not worth it.

Robyn Nixon

Sauce is very vinegar, mac and cheese was average, banana pudding was yum, beans were good, potato salad was very German style, and to sour for me. Disappointed on spending 80 bucks Tried sirloin and the brisket. Both were average.

+1

Benjamin Brown

It was...ok. Easy to find and walk in and order from a large list of various meats and then you go down the line to pick cold and hot sides. There's beans and onions and white bread and stuff for free by the soda machine as well. I got some sausage, brisket, and a beef rib. The sausage was pretty good, the rib was nice, and the brisket was about on par with what you can get at the Rudy's chain of restaurants. It was smokey, flavorful, and fatty, but chewy, maybe overcooked or cut wrong cause it was stringy. Seems unfortunate for the price paid

I got one beef rib and half pound of brisket. I would've been fine with a quarter pound of brisket because the beef rib was so big. It was so rich that I couldn't finish it.\n\nFirstly, the texture w…

I got one beef rib and half pound of brisket. I would've been fine with a quarter pound of brisket because the beef rib was so big. It was so rich that I couldn't finish it.\n\nFirstly, the t…

i've definitely had better ribs before, sauce and potato salad was alright. green beans and mac and cheese were good. paid ~$55 for 1.3lb ribs and 3 sides. can find better for cheaper elsewhere

Meats were half chicken and pork ribs. Overall, pretty dry, bland and flavorless. Potato salad was mainly just boiled potatoes. beans were ok. Service was great but I won't be back.

The good = good brisket\nThe very very very bad = ridiculous price per pound \nThis place is not even close to being worth it for me\nFor that price I'd much rather goto terry blacks bbq

A fun vibe but the food was a bit disappointing, especially at the price point. I had the pork ribs and they were very very dry, even after being dipped in bbq sauce. The cornbread and nana pudding…

The Brisket was just okay but the pork ribs were dried out and salty. The potato salad and beans were quite good.

max

Overall I didn't enjoy this spot. Sorry that I chose it for the short time I was in Austin! In the end I wish I went to that one place on the south side of the river that's really well rated. Brisket left much more to be desired. Was pretty expensive and about half of it was fat. Mac and cheese was ok but not very good. Was hoping for sweet BBQ sauce and baked beans, got very boring and barely edible pinto beans and vinegary and watery BBQ sauce. At least there was Dr. Pepper. I can't recommend this spot. I have had better BBQ in South Florida.

Worst bbq I've ever had. for $54 we got 2 salty bites of mac and 1 bite of salty potato salad and an inedible fat sandwich. I'd rate it a 0 if possible. Made an actual yelp account cause their food w…

Worst bbq I've ever had. for $54 we got 2 salty bites of mac and 1 bite of salty potato salad and an inedible fat sandwich. I'd rate it a 0 if possible. Made an actual yelp account cause thei…

Worst bbq I've ever had. for $54 we got 2 salty bites of mac and 1 bite of salty potato salad and an inedible fat sandwich. I'd rate it a 0 if possible. Made an actual yelp account cause their food…

This place poses as Texas bbq and it's far from it , the watery bbq sauce is just terrible and salty , the staff is below mediocre and had a major attitude. For the price just go get real bbq , as …

This place poses as Texas bbq and it's far from it , the watery bbq sauce is just terrible and salty , the staff is below mediocre and had a major attitude. For the price just go get real bbq , as …

Omar Wagih

They served me more than I expected after telling them this was my first time having bbq in Texas. Definitely a tourist trap. Brisket, and ribs were dry and over salted. Sides were average. I’m sure there are much better BBQ joints in town.