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Hill Country Smokehouse is a beloved BBQ joint in the heart of Bertram, Texas, where the smell of smoked meats and the sound of lively chatter fill the air. This Texas-style barbecue restaurant has gained a reputation for serving some of the best 'cue in town, with a menu that features an array of mouth-watering dishes, including their signature brisket, pulled pork, and homemade sides like fried okra and green beans. The restaurant's use of an offset smoker, fueled by post oak, adds a depth of flavor to their meats that is hard to resist. Whether you're a local or just passing through, Hill Country Smokehouse is a must-visit destination for anyone looking for authentic, delicious BBQ.

The restaurant's welcoming atmosphere and friendly staff make it an ideal spot for families, groups of friends, and even solo diners. With outdoor seating, a bar serving craft beer, and live music, there's something for everyone at Hill Country Smokehouse. The staff is known for being extremely kind and friendly, making every guest feel at home. The restaurant also offers online ordering, reservations, and catering services, making it easy to enjoy their delicious BBQ whenever and wherever you want. With a secret sauce that pairs perfectly with their meats and a cobbler that's made with love and care, Hill Country Smokehouse is a true gem in the heart of Texas.

In addition to its delicious food and welcoming atmosphere, Hill Country Smokehouse has also gained a reputation for being a pet-friendly establishment, making it a great spot for families with furry friends. With its high rating and numerous positive reviews, it's clear that Hill Country Smokehouse is a favorite among locals and visitors alike. Whether you're in the mood for a hearty BBQ meal or just looking for a fun and lively spot to hang out, Hill Country Smokehouse is the perfect destination. So why not stop by, try some of their famous brisket, and experience the warm hospitality that this hidden gem has to offer?

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Overall Rating ★★★★★ 4.6

Elizabeth Parrish-Lorcy (Google)

★★★★★

This place was really hyped up by my friend and I'm sad to say it was a disappointing experience. The restaurant itself is really charming with that local smokehouse decor we know and love in Texas. The staff is very friendly and the guy ringing us up was very patient with our indecisiveness. We really appreciated that. However, the brisket was extremely dry. The ribs were dry and a bit hard as well. Not falling off the bone like I would expect. The mac n'cheese was pretty lackluster. It tasted like it was from a box. Now I must say - the fried okra was awesome. Made fresh and tasted great. Green beans were fresh as well. Kudos there. I'm hoping we just came on a bad week and got unlucky. Thanks for the good service though. If I come again and it's as good as my friend said it usually is, I'll happily change my review. Also, there's a lot of styrofoam and plastic in use. Please use real cups and plates! It's better for the environment.

J K (Google)

★★★★★

Thank you so much for good food and a positive experience.Short report for those wondering: Positive atmosphere, lean brisket is not dry and pairs very well with their delicious bbq sauce, cobbler was yummy, Cole slaw and potato salad were good, clean place, friendly staff.Long version: Drove all the way from very south Austin with the dogs to enjoy some brisket. They have outdoor seating so we can sit and enjoy our meal with the pups. One of the staff came out and greeted the pups and gave them a treat ðŸ¥° Thank you so much! I love that ðŸ¾ When I went in to order she was so kind, the kind of person I could probably chat with about nothing for hours, not that she was chatty but that she connected with me and that's amazing! She asked if I wanted ice cream with my cobbler and her face expression made my heart smile basically all it took was a face expression to say "girl, it is soooooo good with ice cream"" ðŸ˜† The cook asked me if I wanted it warmed up too, so much love into the cobbler ðŸ¥° I ordered a lb of lean brisket so I can share with the pups. I have found some places lean brisket can be dry but they have mastered the balance, great job with the brisket! It fell apart nicely and pairs so well with the delicious bbq sauce. Now of course the cobbler was the first thing I ate, I should have got 2 because it was great but not really because then I would have been in food coma by the end of the meal. The Coleslaw and potato salad were your basic side, they were good. I ate em all up. When it comes to mac n cheese I have a high bar set and it's very hard for me to love anyone's mac n cheese, I was grateful tho that the noodles weren't mushy. I'm so happy everything went well! The place was inviting, clean, friendly, and had positive vibes all around. I will for sure be back.

Emily Erwin (Google)

★★★★★

The BBQ blew me away... Hill Country Smokehouse catered our daughter's wedding earlier this month. They came to our venue to set up, serve guests, pack up leftovers for the newlyweds, and clean up. Each staff member was so kind and friendly, we would have loved to have them stay as guests. But the food, my goodness. I didn't expect to eat much with the hustle and bustle of being mother of the bride but I ended up eating two plates. The brisket and sausage were moist and flavorful. The green beans were a crowd favorite. We also loved the bbq sauce. Central TX is known for it's BBQ and I would put Hill Country Smokehouse as one of the top contenders. I cannot recommend them enough.

David Kirscht (Google)

★★★★★

My wife and I have passed this place hundreds of times on our way out to the lake. Last week we were headed back to Leander and decided to pull in and grab some bbq. First off the staff was the friendliest I have ever experienced! We decided to grab some wraps to go for the ride home. When I took the first bite of my pulled pork wrap I was blown away. I have been to hundreds of bbq places in my long life and have never had meat so tender, juicy, and smoked to perfection!!! We drove out to Bertram for a festival a few days later and I couldn't wait to get some more bbq. I guarantee I will stop here every time we go to the lake and we go to the lake a lot. We are so happy we found this hidden secret in the hill country and we definitely recommend the Hill Country Smokehouse if you love great bbq.

Scott Ferreira (Google)

★★★★★

Overall, great spot with great BBQ. I am very biased as I love my "off the beaten path" BBQ spots!We had a large group and the Large Family Pack was good but we did end up needing a little extra. They said it could be for 8 people and we had 10 so we knew we were pushing it.We tried a large mix of brisket, chicken, ribs, regular sausage, and turkey. Everyone agreed that the meats were great!For the sides, we tried the green beans, okra, fries, mac-n-cheese, potato salad, and coleslaw. The group favorite were the green beans. I really liked the potato salad and fries too. For me, the mac-n-cheese was too soupy. Still good but probably not a side I would get again.If you choose to visit, I hope you enjoy!

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