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Olivia vs Franklin Barbecue

Olivia and Franklin Barbecue are both highly recommended by travel writers. Overall, Franklin Barbecue ranks significantly higher than Olivia. Franklin Barbecue ranks #3 in Austin with praise from 8 reviews like Travel + Leisure, BlackBook and Fodor's.

Olivia
Olivia
8 / 10
2043 S. Lamar, Austin, TX
From $15 /night
Fodor's Fodor's
"The appealing Italian-inspired menu is also a culinary gauntlet that challenges diners to expand their flavor palates with dishes such as the plump and savory lamb's tongue fricassee." Full review
Frommer's Frommer's
"Olivia is far and away the brightest newcomer to Austin's fine dining scene." Full review
Zagat Zagat
4.0
"A "lovely" modern space with "good buzz", this South Lamar spot boasts an "innovative" French-Italian menu that may "change your mind about sweetbreads, lamb tongue and other oddities"." Full review
Gayot Gayot
14.0
"Owner-chef James Holmes, who did stints in France and at Picholine and Craft in NYC, has crafted a fine blend of sophisticated French and Italian cuisines with down-home Texas products." Full review
Austin Chronicle Austin Chronicle
"I could write pages of praise for chef Petty’s meltingly tender Wagyu Tri-Tip with roasted marrow mixed with butter." Full review
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Franklin Barbecue
Franklin Barbecue
9 / 10
900 E. 11th, Austin, TX 78702
From $0 /night
Fodor's Fodor's
"If Central Texas is the hub of the state's best barbecue, then Franklin Barbecue is the gold standard." Full review
Zagat Zagat
"Originally a trailer, this brick-and-mortar BBQ joint in East Austin is "giving the big names a run for their money" with some of the "finest brisket in the entire state"." Full review
BlackBook BlackBook
"Proprietor Aaron Franklin is to barbecue as homebrewers are to beer. He has created his own niche with craft brisket on par with the dispensaries in legendary Lockhart."
Gayot Gayot
"In less than two years, Aaron Franklin opened a small trailer dispensing barbecue that then evolved into a brick-and-mortar eatery." Full review
Not For Tourists Not For Tourists
"Pork ribs & peppery brisket. It's good."
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