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189 reviews“The weekend-only Lakeway pit worth planning around”
Featherstone cooks out of Lakeway, west of Austin, and has quietly built a case for some of the best brisket in the metro on a schedule that keeps it deliberately scarce. The weekend-only cook is the whole philosophy: fewer days, more attention, and a cult following that plans a Saturday around a counter that sells out by afternoon. The brisket is the draw, smoked with the patience that a low-volume operation can actually afford — a deep smoke ring, a bark that holds, and fat rendered to the point of surrender. Pork ribs come tender with a clean bite, the smoked sausage snaps, and the smoked chicken stays juicy for a cut that punishes carelessness. This is Hill Country barbecue built on craft rather than throughput, and it tastes like the difference.
Know Before You Go
- Hours
- Fri–Sun 11am until sold out
- Closed
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday
- Heads up
- Featherstone BBQ serves on weekends only, so plan around its limited days.
- Price
- Mid-range ($$)
- Don't miss
- Brisket, Pork Ribs, and Smoked Sausage
What to Order
1
Brisket2
Pork Ribs3
Smoked Sausage4
Smoked ChickenWhy It Stands Out
**Scarcity by design, quality by obsession.** Featherstone cooks only on weekends so it can lavish attention on the brisket — deep smoke ring, surrendered fat — and the Lakeway cult that plans Saturdays around it knows exactly why.
Quick Facts
- Address
- 802 S Capital of TX Hwy, Lakeway, TX 78734
- Phone
- (512) 660-0045
- Hours
- Fri–Sun 11am until sold out
- Website
- featherstonebbq.com
- Price Range
- $$
- Established
- 2019
Ratings Breakdown
6 dimensions, each scored 0-10
Smoke8.8
Bark8.5
Tenderness8.7
Value8.5
Atmosphere7.8
Consistency8.4
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Good to Know
Featherstone BBQ — Frequently Asked Questions
What should I order at Featherstone BBQ?
Regulars point to Brisket, Pork Ribs, Smoked Sausage, and Smoked Chicken.
What are Featherstone BBQ's hours?
Fri–Sun 11am until sold out
What days is Featherstone BBQ closed?
Featherstone BBQ is closed Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday. Hours can change on holidays, so it's worth confirming before a trip.
Does Featherstone BBQ have limited hours?
Featherstone BBQ serves on weekends only, so plan around its limited days.
Is Featherstone BBQ expensive?
Featherstone BBQ is mid-range ($$).
What kind of barbecue does Featherstone BBQ serve?
Featherstone BBQ 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.
When did Featherstone BBQ open?
Featherstone BBQ has been serving Austin barbecue since 2019.
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