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Bee Caves B-B-Q
West Austin, ·$$
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8.1/ 10
0 reviews“The Schmidt barbecue line, out on the far west side”
Bee Caves B-B-Q sits out on Bee Cave Road, carrying a name that traces back to the Schmidt family — one of the deepest lineages in Central Texas barbecue. That heritage shows up in the plainest, best way: counter service, meat by the pound, and a cook that trusts salt, pepper, and smoke to do the work on far West Austin's behalf. The brisket is the centerpiece, sliced to order with a firm bark and a fatty option worth requesting. Beef ribs come up big and beefy when they're on, pork ribs round out the board, and the house-made sausage leans on family recipes rather than a distributor's case. The sides case reads like a Sunday table, and the whole thing runs on a weekday lunch rhythm that suits the neighborhood it feeds.
Know Before You Go
- Hours
- Mon–Thu 11am–6pm, Fri 11am–3pm
- Closed
- Saturday and Sunday
- Price
- Mid-range ($$)
- Don't miss
- Brisket by the Pound, Beef Ribs, and House-Made Sausage
What to Order
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Brisket by the Pound2
Beef Ribs3
House-Made Sausage4
Pork RibsWhy It Stands Out
**Lockhart lineage, West Austin address.** Bee Caves B-B-Q pours Schmidt-family barbecue tradition into a plain counter operation — salt-and-pepper brisket, big beef ribs, and house-made sausage for the far west side.
Quick Facts
- Address
- 8414 Bee Cave Rd, Austin, TX 78733
- Phone
- (512) 306-9040
- Hours
- Mon–Thu 11am–6pm, Fri 11am–3pm
- Price Range
- $$
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Bee Caves B-B-Q — Frequently Asked Questions
What should I order at Bee Caves B-B-Q?
Regulars point to Brisket by the Pound, Beef Ribs, House-Made Sausage, and Pork Ribs.
What are Bee Caves B-B-Q's hours?
Mon–Thu 11am–6pm, Fri 11am–3pm
What days is Bee Caves B-B-Q closed?
Bee Caves B-B-Q is closed Saturday and Sunday. Hours can change on holidays, so it's worth confirming before a trip.
Is Bee Caves B-B-Q expensive?
Bee Caves B-B-Q is mid-range ($$).
What kind of barbecue does Bee Caves B-B-Q serve?
Bee Caves B-B-Q serves Central Texas Style barbecue — Central Texas BBQ is defined by its simplicity: salt-and-pepper rub, post oak wood, low and slow in an offset smoker. The meat is the star — no sauce needed. This is the style that put Texas BBQ on the world map.
