Franklin Barbecue
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About
Franklin Barbecue is a barbecue restaurant on Austin’s historic East Side in Texas, known for its brisket.
Menu & prices
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Why go
- Aaron Franklin won the 2015 James Beard Award for Best Chef: Southwest.
- Aaron Franklin entered the American Royal Barbecue Hall of Fame in 2020.
Opening hours
Today11:00 – 15:00Show all
MondayClosed
Tuesday11:00 – 15:00
Wednesday11:00 – 15:00
Thursday11:00 – 15:00
Friday11:00 – 15:00
Saturday11:00 – 15:00
Sunday11:00 – 15:00
Good to know
LunchBYOBHighchairs AvailableOutdoor SeatingParking AvailableServes AlcoholTakeoutWheelchair Accessible
Dishes to try
- Brisket by the pound
- Brisket sandwich
- Tipsy Texan sandwich
- Potato salad
- Slaw
- Pinto beans
- Bourbon banana pie
- Key lime pie
Atmosphere
- A small restaurant with outdoor seating.
- Friendly dogs are welcome on the patio.
- Visitors can bring a chair or borrow one of the restaurant’s loaners.
Good for
- Families Highchairs are available.
When it's busy
- Before opening
- People start lining up early. Food is served until it sells out.
- Brisket
- Crowds have queued for hours to try it. It has sold out every day since the restaurant opened.
Shorts
History
Aaron and Stacy Franklin co-own the restaurant.
- 2009Aaron Franklin opened Franklin Barbecue in a small barbecue trailer beside an Austin interstate.
- 2011The restaurant moved from the trailer into a brick building with the same color scheme.
- 2012Franklin Barbecue appeared on Anthony Bourdain: No Reservations.
- 2013Austin PBS station KLRU worked with Aaron Franklin on a barbecue web series.
- 2014Barack Obama bought lunch for people waiting behind him. The restaurant also appeared in the film Chef, with speaking cameos by Aaron Franklin and Benji Jacob.
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- 2017A fire damaged the smokehouse and parts of the outer building; the main dining area had smoke damage only. The restaurant reopened after three months as a smaller operation.
- 2018The smokehouse was redesigned and rebuilt by March.
Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible
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Where
900 E 11th St, TX, Austin
- Website
- franklinbarbecue.com/
- Phone
- 5126531187
Questions and answers
What are Franklin Barbecue’s opening hours?
It is open Tuesday to Sunday, 11:00–15:00, but food is served only until it sells out.
Where is Franklin Barbecue?
900 E. 11th St., Austin, just east of I-35.
Can I bring drinks to Franklin Barbecue?
BYOB is available; the restaurant also serves alcohol.
Can I bring a chair to Franklin Barbecue?
You can bring a chair or borrow one of the restaurant’s loaners.
Is parking available at Franklin Barbecue?
Yes, parking is available.
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