Artz Rib House

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2330 S Lamar Blvd
Austin, TX 78704

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(512) 442-8283
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Artz Rib House - Austin, TX
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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: ...

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Apparently, there is nothing to stop tards from posting and deceived the good folk of Austin, Tx. Yes, that sounds rude but when you accept the fact that some people think Mc Dona...

Horrible! 8/24/2004

This was my first and last experience at Artz Rib House! The food was way overpriced (its cheaper to eat all you can at The Salt Lick). Our waitress was so slow, it took about 20 minutes to get our food and we both had BBQ plates. She didn't check on us again until 30 minutes later, we asked for our check and 30 minutes later we got it. She did have plenty of time to visit with other customers, even sitting down at a table with some for a while. The ribs were dry, brisket was tough, sausage and beans were ok, potato salad and cole slaw needed severe improvement. All in all I wouldn't go back if it was free. Cons: , disgusting restrooms, poor food more
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We love Artz! 2/1/2004

On Wednesday, my husband and I celebrated my birthday at Artz because there's no better place to kick back for dinner than at this local favorite, where Shelley King serenaded us along with a packed-house of other rib regulars. Sure, it's a dive--coated with 100% pure Austin flavor. Artz Rib House regularly provides us one more reason to be grateful for our amazing town. more
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heaven 9/12/2003

I am a NYC transplant to Austin these past 6years. I have eaten at all the burger joints in town. Artz Ribs is heaven. Great staff! Fabulous ribs, BBQ, specials! Wonderful Burgers! Top notch Texas roadhouse ambience and planned as well as spontaneous live music from blues to Texas swing, rock-a billy! Great place to have lunch and dinner with family or your close friends and desperados. Inevitably, as my NYC business associates come to town, they go home crying for "" more Artz"". I ship Artz to NY for promotions, special favors, hospital recuperations! Did I mention the dippin' sauce and home made potato salad.....Damnnnn... I'm outta here and headin' to Ar ..................................... Pros: sauce, food, staff Cons: closes at 10pm more
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Great Ribs 8/7/2003

Artz has the best baby-back ribs in town hands down. I love the price and the atmosphere. more
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Music, Music, Music 8/5/2003

The food was good, but there are better B-B-Qs in Austin. The music is what people go there to enjoy. On the weekends local musicians gather on the patio and jam. Get a bottle of Lone Star and some ribs and listen! more
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The Best 8/1/2003

Fall off the bone baby back ribs. I would go back for the chicken or brisket, but the fall off the bone baby back ribs are hard to beat. I like the South Austin cheeseburger too. There's something about onions and jalapenos grilled together that really makes this burger. Oh yes!! That's all folks more
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Great Place 6/5/2003

Artz is the best in Austin that I have had. Even the vegetarian selections are great...keep up the great work! Pros: inexpensive, good music more
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In One Word - Miserable! 2/1/2003

BBQ was over-priced and not nearly as good as people claim. We couldn't even eat at the same time because our waiter couldn't remember to bring everyone's order. (Only had 4 at our table) Even the musician on stage seemed less-than-enthused to be there. Pros: Live Music, Location Cons: Parking, Rude staff, Food more
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OH MY GOODNESS 1/29/2003

I forgot about Artz Rib House until reviewing this.. Friday is Rib Lunch!!! MMMM MMMM.. Large portions, GREAT BBQ Sauce, bread & all the fixings... Get there early because they fill up.. They have tons of homemade dishes, meatloaf, sandwiches, etc... How could I have forgot about Artz?? I'll be there Friday.. more
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Excellent Meat, however... 11/20/2002

Artz has excellent smoked meats. The ribs are generally outstanding. I have not had a single complaint about the food any time I have been here. However, like so many otherwise good bar-bq places, their sauce leaves MUCH to be desired. My first sauce test is to place a toothpick into the center of a cup of sauce and see if the toothpick stands or falls. If it falls, there is no need for taste-testing the sauce, because it has already failed. Artz' sauce is as thin as water and nearly as tasty. Pros: great meat Cons: very poor BBQ sauce more
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BBQ IN TUNE 11/14/2002

GREAT SMOKED CHICKEN AND BRISKET. THE COLE SLAW IS GREAT TOO. THE PRICES ARE GOOD, AND THE LIVE LOCAL MUSIC IS A GREAT ADDITON TO A GOOD EVENING MEAL. Pros: GREAT MEATS, GOOD MUSIC, INEXPENSIVE more
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UMMMMM...Good 11/10/2002

Artz Rib House is always a perfect sized meal. It is never overcrowded and the service is always quick. GREAT FOOD!! more
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I Rib You Not! 11/10/2002

I visit Artz Rib House at least once a month. Every time I go there I tell myself that I'll try something different, but I usually end up ordering those great baby back ribs. The band that plays on the 3rd Sunday every month is an excellent country/western swing group that mixes pure country, swing and jazz (real jazz, Miles Davis, Charlie Parker and big-band stuff), and often has well-known musicians (local and national) come by and sit in. The 3rd Sunday group is led by Bert Rivera, an outstanding pedal steel player who spent many years on the road playing with Hank Thompson. Pros: Excellent ribs, Good music, Great staff Cons: Sometimes crowded more
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Artz is the best BBQ 10/28/2002

They have the best BBQ and Great other foods. You will walk out with a smile on your face, And maybe some sauce too. Pros: great bbq, great parking, great people more
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Great bbq, Extra touch 10/26/2002

Great BBQ, like the names says RIB HOUSE and it is. Pros: great ribs, good choices, nice folks more
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your going to pay 10/3/2002

Artz is great! BUT, you won't be going for lunch very often unless the company is paying. Pros: Good Food, Music, Great people Cons: not inexpensive more
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UNDER-RATED FOR SURE! 10/1/2002

The ribs here fall off the bone, the sausage is among the best I've tasted, and the laid-back atmosphere is a welcome change! Un-noticed and under-rated by most, although nice for those of us who enjoy eating without a wait! Pros: reasonable prices, great sauce Cons: limited parking, loud when crowded more
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eh. 9/11/2002

I've never much liked Artz. It always seems a bit grungy, which for a bbq place isn't a bad thing. I just get an institutional feeling every time I go in. I seem to hit them when the bbq is very dry. more
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Best Overall Monday night scene 8/26/2002

Artz is not only a great place to eat great food but also a great place to meet friends and hear great music. Pros: good food, good music, nice plants more
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Vegetarians are wrong! 8/24/2002

Nothing is more succulent, more sumptuous, more dive-in-up-to-your-elbows downright delicious than ArtZ baby-back ribs. If nature didn't intend us to eat this stuff, why'd she make it so yummy? You can enjoy those baby-backs in a smoke-free venue, and listen to free and excellent live music at a sensible hour. ArtZ is our fave! Cons: none, none, none more
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  • 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...

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  • Hours: Monday To Saturday From 11:00 AM To 10:00 PM Sunday From 12:00 PM To 09:00 PM
  • Payments: Visa, Discover, Master Card, American Express
  • Neighborhoods: South Lamar, Zilker
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