The County Line

Austin, United States

3.8

Closed now

20 reviews

Accepts Credit Cards
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Telephone:
+1 512-327-1742
Website:
www.countyline.com
Address:
6500 Bee Cave Rd, Austin, TX, 78746
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Takes Reservations
No
Delivery
No
Take-out
Yes
Accepts Credit Cards
Yes
Good For
Dinner
Parking
Private Lot
Bike Parking
Yes
Wheelchair Accessible
Yes
Good for Kids
Yes
Good for Groups
Yes
Attire
Casual
Ambience
Casual
Noise Level
Average
Alcohol
Full Bar
Outdoor Seating
Yes
Wi-Fi
Free
Has TV
Yes
Dogs Allowed
No
Waiter Service
Yes
Caters
Yes

Today

Today 11:30 am – 9:00 pm
Closed now
Local time (Austin) 9:12 AM Wednesday, July 16, 2025

Business hours

Monday 11:30 am – 9:00 pm
Tuesday 11:30 am – 9:00 pm
Wednesday 11:30 am – 9:00 pm
Thursday 11:30 am – 9:00 pm
Friday 11:30 am – 9:30 pm
Saturday 11:30 am – 9:30 pm
Sunday 11:30 am – 9:00 pm

Description

Specialties

20 mile Hill Country view overlooking the Texas Hill Country.

Legendary BBQ served inside AND on outside dining patio area.

Homemade Wheat and White bread made DAILY along with Peach Cobbler, Brownies, and Queen Mom’s Bread Pudding w Jack Daniels Bourbon sauce! DAILY Lunch specials too!

Sizzling Tenderloin Steaks, Fish and Chicken grilled to order!

Special recipe Red skin Garlic Mashed Potatoes, Mac n Cheese, Creamy Potato salad, Tart Cole Slaw and sassy Pinto beans.

FULL kids menu — Vegetarian and Gluten Free Items TOO!

History

Established in 1975.

Our location was the old «Moose Head Lodge» that served steak dinners and bootleg whiskey in the early 30’s. It was then purchased by a big time gambler who built the exisiting building and named it «Cedar Crest Lodge.» It became a very popular gambling house. In 1975 partners Bruce Walcutt, Rick Goss, Ed Norton, along with Skeeter Miller brought new life to the old lodge by re-​opening as the now Legendary «County Line Barbeque»! One of the biggest arguments was whether they could afford a $ 9.95 Veg-​O-​Matic in those early days! Luckily we were reviewed by Texas Monthly and the rest as they say,…is history! There are two Austin locations, two in San Antonio, along with our El Paso State Line, and two Houston stores, and last but not least, one in Albuquerque NM. Each is located in a special area that always offers a kind of «get-​away» feeling when you dine with us! It’s BBQ so good you just got to «Git it all over ya!»

Meet the Manager

Dee Dee H.

Manager

General Manager and BBQ Queen Dee Dee Halsey has been with County Line Inc, since 1980. The «voice» of the radio commercials heard throughout Texas, and the lady who entertains you while «on hold» when phoning the stores, worked her way up to GM by doing each job the company had! «BBQ Queen» or «Queen Mom» are definitely earned nicknames and she can answer any question you can throw at her. Being involved with her staff and managers, along with different charities in Austin are her favorite parts of the job. «I LOVE people, and meeting those from all over the US and even abroad just adds to the fun!» Being a Texas girl born and bred she knows what true hospitality means and strives to make all guests feel welcome and «at home». Do you have a group that needs a room? She books the Vista room for 25 to 100 all day long! Give her a call and let her show you around Austins Original County Line store! She is the one to help you come in and «Git it all over ya!»

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20 reviews of The County Line

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Place rating: 3
New York, NY
The patio has amazing views. The food is mediocre at best. Impressed by the strawberry lemonade.
Place rating: 4
Austin, TX
Interesting how I drive by here daily since it sits secluded next to my office that only recently have I become a regular. With a couple of options available in the work hood, it’s becoming a solid choice for an after work whisky drinking place. There is something about the BBQ smokey atmosphere which makes Jameson go down better. I also like how one of the gal bartenders always calls us «Dear» and «Hun». as in «Can I get you another Dear» «Hey Hun, how ya doing, can I get you a cold one?» The other day, we sat outside after a grueling Friday and took in a great view of the hill country. It was a perfect wind down to the week. I have had lunch a few times here, but unlike everyone in Austin it seems, I am not a BBQ Expert. I also have better things to do with my time than blowing 2 hrs waiting in line for brisket. At my age, every hour of my life is sacred. I think their Q is fine. I like their turkey sammy and the sausage is also a nice way to sip Jameson with.
Place rating: 3
Las Vegas, NV
Meh… beautiful view with passable barbecue. I ordered the lean brisket and it was dry and a bit bland. When in Texas you expect the beef brisket to be stellar and this just wasn’t.
The brisket queso fries app was damn good. The sides were all well prepared but what should have been the star of the show just fell flat. I would of rather gone to Rudys where the sides are plain, the service is counter but the brisket makes you say WOWZA!
Place rating: 5
Baker, CA
My friends and I went to the Country Line on our visit to Austin, coming from Santa Fe which was a 12 hour drive. We were extremely impressed with the authentic décor of the restaurant as well as the food. The fried okra was great and the meat was high quality BBQ. One of the orders served was wrong, but was quickly corrected and resulted in free meat by our great server Shawn. Shawn was a great waiter and made our first Austin experience awesome by providing us with free homemade bread and great suggestions. Also, the bathrooms spoke lessons on Texas slang so we could fit in and were also entertained while washing our hands. Definitely recommend. Texas forever.
Place rating: 3
Oswego, IL
I hate to eat outside. Hate it.
Wasps.
But this joint, on the top of a Texas hill has such a spectacular view, I couldn’t say no.
The chairs and table were a little uncomfortable.
The food-​edible Q.
A little disappointing, ‘cos it was yet another stop where I DIDN’T get the knockout Q I thought Texas would provide me.
Don’t get me wrong, everything was fine, it just wasn’t the transcendent experience I’ve been searching for in the Lonestar state for many years…
Place rating: 4
Houston, TX
My family visited our friends in Austin and they recommended to eat here. We were here on 12/​31/​2015 and it was a pretty great experience and a good way to end the year.
Service: 4 out 5 stars: Our waiter was very polite and helpful and she did everything that was expected of her. The food came out moderately fast, although that may have only been because we were here on New Years Eve and there were not many diners.
Food: 3.5 out of 5 stars. The bread is sweet, and both the whole grain and white bread taste fantastic. I got vegetable kabobs and they were a bit lacking in flavor, but nothing salt and pepper couldn’t fix. The fried okra was also not very flavorful, but the texture was okay. The meat was really good, especially the turkey. All of the meat has a smoky flavor and is incredibly tender, but not to the point of falling apart. The prices are also very reasonable.
All in all, it was a solid experience and I would definitely recommend this place to anyone looking for a good BBQ experience in Austin.
Place rating: 3
Spring, TX
Went for dinner and had the Smoked Peppered Turkey Breast sandwich, which came with a side of fries and a cup of beans. The turkey was very tender and had a great smokey flavor. The beans were served hot (temperature) and also had a great flavor, not to tangy or heavy barbeque flavor, just the right taste. The menu said the sandwich came with a heap of fries; I would not have called that a heap. I’ve had larger amounts of fries, I’ve had less. But to me, this was not a «heap.» The fries were not too hot (temperature), but a little more than warm. I added salt to them but I really couldn’t tell. They were just okay.
Place rating: 4
Chicago, IL
This was very good cue at a reasonable price. It’s a cool casual setting to pig-​out with friends. The portion sizes are huge. I can really eat, but I could only handle the 3-​Meat Combo (brisket, sausage & ribs with slaw & fried okra sides) instead of the 5-​Meat or the all you can eat family style Country BBQ. (That looked good but we were not hungry enough to do justice to that.)
Get the 2nd-​Tier marbled brisket, because the lean brisket (not meant to be) was a bit dry, but still good. The ribs were solid, not incredible… but quite good. But the sausage was unbelievable! (I am not usually a big sausage fan, but in Texas… sausage is always on a different level, and this one nailed it.)
And it is almost impossible, but save some room for the home-​made ice cream or cobbler ala mode. We had the peach and blackberry cobbler. Both rocked it.
Place rating: 5
Austin, TX
We just had a birthday party at County Line with 25 people and Shawn was the perfect host and waiter. The food is always good, need I say more?
Place rating: 4
Austin, TX
I LOVE THIS PLACE! I grew up coming to Austin every month and this was one of our frequent locations because it was so close to where we stayed. The view is always breathtaking because the restaurant is situated on top of the hill overlooking the lake and so much of Austin. I used to think it was the best BBQ and bread I had ever eaten. Now that I’ve grown up and experienced more BBQ, I know this is definitely not the best, but I will always think they make the best bread. The bread is why I always come back and it is hands down the best part about this restaurant. Their fresh homemade specialty bread is so soft and sweet that it doesn’t really need the honey butter they have at the tables, but you should still add it anyways! Of course after a meal here, you can always buy «yesterday’s» bread for only $ 1 a loaf and enjoy it at home. It’s also really cool that they make a great tasting whole wheat bread, so I can justify eating BBQ so often.
You will be met with decent BBQ, friendly service, an amazing view, and the best bread of your life when you come here!
Place rating: 4
Austin, TX
Pleasantly surprised tonight with a solid BBQ meal.
Started with the Mexican deviled eggs — jalapeño bacon on top of the egg and some hot homemade salsa on top.
All three of us had separate 2 meat plates including fatty brisket, chicken, sausage and pulled pork. All solid entries with the fatty brisket tender and tasty but not falling apart. Pulled pork was excellent and sauce on side so wasn’t overpowered with it (like many places do)
Garlic mashed potatoes were excellent as was the fried okra (though not sure how you mess up okra). Cole slaw was ok.
Definitely liked this location with the view better than the one down by the river. Thought the food was a bit better too, but who knows.
Place rating: 5
Austin, TX
Heaven! I love everything about county line! The bread, the meats, the sweet tea, the sides, desserts, …hmm hm hm! The view is outstanding!
Place rating: 4
Irvine, CA
We chose the County Line simply because we did not want to wait for hours at Franklin’s BBQ joint.
This place was great! Décor was very eclectic, and exactly what you’d expect from an older restaurant, but very relaxing, and not over-​crowded like some other restaurants we ventured to.
Food was great! Nothing out of this world, but just perfect if you’re really wanting some BBQ.
We would definitely come back here again, if not for the ambience and friendly service, great dining venue for a big family gathering too!
Place rating: 4
Sugar Land, TX
It’s been awhile since I’ve been to this location. The one on the Hill… And it was really nice this time around. With my family enjoying this perfect summer day! The service was great and the view too! Glad we made the decision to eat here! Always great as I remembered…
Place rating: 3
Austin, TX
Going to the Country Line is like visiting your grandparents house when you’re a kid. The décor is awful, it’s full of old people, and you sure that your meal won’t live up to your expectations. County Line hits all the similarities. Why do all barbecue joints have to look old and like the wood has never been cleaned?
We were a group of six seated in a scenic overlook room with casino carpet and thick plastic tablecloths. We were quick to order a full loaf of their specialty bread. You can get it split half white and wheat if you’d like to try both. It came out quickly with our drinks and was served with honey butter. It was very tasty! I was a bit worried at how the service would be because we were all given gigantic glasses. This is your general first indication that the waitress won’t be around much. Surprisingly, she was checking in on us the appropriate amount of times.
The restaurant was busy on a Sunday afternoon and we waited a solid fifty minutes for our food. Then we saw another table of ten get their meals within fifteen minutes of ordering. I’m not sure where the disconnect was in the kitchen, but our waitress took care of us and didn’t charge for the drinks or bread! It was a very classy move and was well received by our group.
The barbecue was a bit below par. If you’re going to make me drive way out on 360 and up a ridiculous hill for your food, it needs to be better. The marbled brisket was juicy but lacking flavor and the pork ribs were a combination of dried out meat and juicy parts. The barbecue sauce is far too sweet and I wish it had not been near my food. I also tried the beef topping for the baked potato and there was nothing special going on with it. It tastes like something you could get at HEB in a plastic container and heat up in the microwave. The sides were by far my favorite part of the meal! The Mac and cheese was homemade and delicious and the Garlic mashed potatoes were pretty bomb.
This place isn’t terrible, but it’s not worth the trip. I’d rather drive to Lockhart for some much better barbecue.
Place rating: 3
Saint Louis, MO
I like the county line. Their food is decent, but the view is what we come here for. This is one of the best places to watch the sun set in Austin. Like I said, the food is alright, nothing special though.
Place rating: 5
Austin, TX
IT is as good as it gets folks mouth watering barbeque! The best on the menu is the baby back ribs is really my favorite. You can get sides dishes which is the salads or potatoe salad with beans They also have plenty of parking but very busy on weekends. I recommend the combination plates which are listed or you can get them alone or even all you can eat!
Place rating: 4
Dallas, TX
My fiancé and I dropped by here on our last trip thru Austin and were pleasantly surprised with the quality of BBQ County Line had to offer. I loved the turkey, brisket, honey butter bread, mashed potatoes and Mac n’ cheese! And the eye candy the restaurant has to offer isn’t bad either.
We were also able to bring our dog, Toby. He thoroughly enjoyed the beef rib! Great location, good food, and friendly staff.
Place rating: 2
Austin, TX
After my good experience with County Line earlier this week, I called to make reservations to take my parents out to dinner. The lady who answered the phone said they don’t do reservations. No problem. Then she told us about «call ahead seating.» She then told us there was already a 30 – 40 minute wait and that anyone who came into the restaurant before us would get seated because call-​ahead isn’t guaranteed.
In other words, they don’t need the business tonight. The attitude and the hassle isn’t worth it.
Place rating: 3
Austin, TX
I happened upon this place only because my company Christmas party was here. It was a feast of meats done family style. Sides were great. I’m picky about my potato salad but I really liked the flavor. The cole slaw was mayonnaise based — right on.
Oddly enough what I am going to rave about may surprise you — I mean it even surprised me. One of the doctors I work for is vegetarian so he ordered himself a separate plate of salmon and he also happened to be sitting beside me. The dish came with not one but two decent sized filets. As he was eating he mentioned how surprisingly good the salmon was. Just looking at it you could tell it was moist and juicy. I actually never order salmon at restaurants any more because it usually comes out overcooked and dry. So of course I had to try a bite and… surprise! perfectly cooked, moist, and right on with the flavor.
I wouldn’t so much come back for the BBQ, but if I ever happened upon this place again I definitely would get the salmon.