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Uchiko vs Lamberts Downtown Barbecue

Both establishments are rated highly by professional reviewers. On balance, Lamberts Downtown Barbecue ranks slightly higher than Uchiko. Lamberts Downtown Barbecue is ranked #2 in Austin with approval from 10 reviewers such as Rough Guide, Gayot and Fodor's.

Uchiko
Uchiko
8 / 10
4200 N. Lamar Blvd, Suite 140, Austin, TX 78756
From $0 /night
Fodor's Fodor's
"Uchiko continues to wow diners. The vibrant energy and casual vibe alone are magnetic." Full review
Zagat Zagat
""Simply brilliant", this "whimsical" Rosedale sib to Uchi features Tyson Cole's "wildly creative" Japanese fare in "beautiful" presentations." Full review
BlackBook BlackBook
"The menu changes faster than the weather, but you can always bank on a selection of both hot and cool items that fuse traditional with progressive."
Gayot Gayot
15.0
"The sweet and tart tomatillo perks up the buttery scallop as the crunch of house-made chips counters the soft meat." Full review
Travel + Leisure Travel + Leisure
"It's an assemblage of flavors...that's evocative, a little mysterious and a lot of fun." Full review
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Lamberts Downtown Barbecue
Lamberts Downtown Barbecue
8 / 10
401 W Second St, Austin, TX 78701
From $15 /night
Fodor's Fodor's
"On an up-and-coming block near City Hall, Lamberts draws businessmen, Web types, trenchermen, and foodies for its "fancy barbecue," aka stylish twists on Texas classics." Full review
Travel + Leisure Travel + Leisure
"Chase your bbq with a hoppy Lost Gold IPA from Blanco, Texas. The brisket is textbook: super-wet and judiciously smoked." Full review
Zagat Zagat
""Fancy barbecue" is the forte of this "classy" 'cue stop set in "gentlemanly" digs in the "historic" Schneider Brothers Building in the Second Street District." Full review
BlackBook BlackBook
""Fancy barbecue" is not an oxymoron. So shows this brother of the sister who owns the eminently popular Jo's Hot Coffee."
Gayot Gayot
13.0
"This hip eatery next door to City Hall attracts throngs of downtown worker bees, politicos and the food cognoscenti looking for real Austin food." Full review
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