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Micklethwait Barbecue

Restaurant · Barbecue

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Michelin-charted barbecue in Austin, where smoke and craft meet Texas tradition worth the detour.

Austin knows barbecue, and Micklethwait has earned its Bib Gourmand for doing it right—smoke, time, and Texas tradition working exactly as they should. It's the kind of place that reminds you why people roam this city for properly charred meat, and why the recognition feels both inevitable and deserved.

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Charted by Michelin Guide· Last verified 2026-07-11