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Ruby's B-B-Q


512 W. 29th
Austin, 78705-3714
512/477-1651
www.rubysbbq.com
Hours: Daily, 11am-12mid
Luke Zimmermann's spirit lives on in this award-winning natural barbecue served in a down-home setting, with an outstanding assortment of vegetarian options and side dishes. All meats are available as sandwiches, by the plate, or by the pound.

BEST OF AUSTIN AWARDS

  • 1998: Readers Barbecue
  • 1997: Critics Best Chicken Salad Sandwich
  • 1995: Critics Best Sign Indicating Nothing
  • 1994: Critics Healthy Barbeque
  • 1992: Critics Best Organic BBQ

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