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Iron Works

100 Red River St, Austin, TX 78701 (South Austin)
(512) 478-4855
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Ranked #182 of 2,508 restaurants in Austin
Price range: $0 - $21
Cuisines: American, Barbecue
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Good for: Child-friendly, Groups, Local cuisine, Outdoor seating
Dining options: Breakfast/Brunch, Lunch Spot, Dinner, After-hours
Neighbourhood: South Austin
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Adelaide, Australia
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30 reviews 30 reviews
11 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 15 cities Reviews in 15 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 June 2013

Great place for somewhere different. BBQ lots of meat, fun guys behind the counter, casual dining but good food.

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San Jose, California
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42 reviews 42 reviews
22 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 34 cities Reviews in 34 cities
21 helpful votes 21 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 June 2013

I visited here 4 years ago and loved the experience so couldn't wait to go back again. I wished I'd kept it only as a good memory. I was extremely disappointed. The service was terrible, the people clearly do not care at all how your experience is, and the food was just plain average. There must be dozens of better... More

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AUSTIN
1 review
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 May 2013

I was really looking forward to try the ribs here based on the misleading pic of a long line of people waiting from inside to outside! When I arrived there was no line. I ordered a plate of pork ribs to go. I Watched as the guy pulled out the already made ribs from the big oven which was off.... More

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Minneapolis, Minnesota
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127 reviews 127 reviews
66 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 52 cities Reviews in 52 cities
55 helpful votes 55 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 May 2013

Iron Works is tucked into a corner of the Austin Convention Center, but maintains a feel of outdoors. You go here to eat meat. If you are looking for brocoli or asparagus, go to the local Whole Foods store because you won't get veggies here. Potato salad, beer and meet are what you come here to get, and you will... More

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Albuquerque, NM
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21 reviews 21 reviews
14 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 14 cities Reviews in 14 cities
15 helpful votes 15 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 May 2013

Good food and service was fast. Brisket and sausage were very good, ribs were okay. Prices are reasonable. Atmosphere was fine. Overall, good to very good experience, but not great.

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Austin, Texas
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 May 2013

We were hungry and wanting to eat some Tex Mex or BBQ when we came across the Iron Works and decided to try it out b/c the parking lot was full. We were all very pleased with our meals of BBQ beef and their side dishes. I would be a regular if I lived here. Wonderful stuff!

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North Texas
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21 reviews 21 reviews
10 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 10 cities Reviews in 10 cities
12 helpful votes 12 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 April 2013

Brisket-dry, sausage okay, ribs okay There are too many outstanding BBQ joints in around Austin to eat average BBQ. Skip it.

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Salt Lake City, Utah
1 review
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 April 2013 via mobile

The beef ribs were just perfect! The flavor was excelent and the environment is good for dining with family and friends!

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Murfreesboro, Tennessee
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54 reviews 54 reviews
45 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 39 cities Reviews in 39 cities
13 helpful votes 13 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 April 2013 via mobile

It hard to have a favorite because there re so many different styles of BBQ. This one is very good, Very tender great flavor. Get the sampler for a great flavor.

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Bedford, United Kingdom
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16 reviews 16 reviews
6 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 April 2013

Really friendly staff and fantastic BBQ. The beef ribs are amazing. The sampler plate is a great place to start.

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