Sunday Brunch Downtown Austin

I have never been accused of being a "Foodie", but some experiences should be shared--regardless. Sunday Brunch. "Brunch" has suffered the unfortunate demise in many restaurants to become code for the marketing notion that "we serve breakfast past 12--Noon." Let's be honest, IHOP fits that definition, but I am sure you won't read a lot about brunch at IHOP's or Denny's. On the other hand, if you are looking for a wonderful Sunday Brunch, the real deal with great food, outstanding service, relaxing atmosphere, and downtown Austin eye appeal--keep reading.

Lamberts. Downtown Austin. Don't be misdirected by the fact that this place is a BBQ restaurant. It is so much more than just Austin BBQ. However, as for the BBQ at Lamberts--Wow, to those ribs. Unbelievable. I still love Rudy's for brisket, and baby bribs, but the smoked ribs at Lamberts--Wow. Back to brunch. Wonderful, wonderful food for the dedicated or occasional foodie. You won't be disappointed. 

On paper, the menu is ho-hum. Looks a little light for a brunch. Don't believe it. You will be stuffed and waddling out of there in short order. Here are a few of the surprises that you should not miss:

• The most dreamy blueberry muffin is served with your drinks to wake up your taste buds and get you ready. 


• From the line: Coriander and Maple Crusted Berkshire Pork Ribs. Humble in appearance. Dreamy in taste. 


• Neiman Ranch Ham, Poached egg and Tobasco Hollandaise--Benedict. This smoked ham just makes this little Texas-English breakfast sandwich so robust and rich. It just tastes right.


• Wonderful southern deviled eggs with caviar. This is the kind of thing that makes a Memphis boy peak into the kitchen to see if mama is in the back, waiting to surprise you later.


• Cheese grits with just a touch of spicy peppers. This is the stuff that broke the feuding of the Hatfields and McCoys in Kentucky--back when. Excuse me--can I get seconds please.


• The smoked bacon. Oh my goodness. Bacon is bacon is bacon--well, and then there is Lambert's Apple smoked Bacon. If you miss the bacon, you missed breakfast. 


• House. Hot. and Mustard. Three small bottles sit on the table. If you miss these bottles, you should turn around and go back. Sweet and tart mustard. Just a little on the meat to accent the flavors.


• And the deserts. If you read my Thanksgiving blog on making Pecan Tarts, well the chef at Lamberts has created a Pine nut tart that sits on a whipped cream smudge that I swear is my pecan tart recipe--only better. It just melts in your mouth. I was sure my tarts were the best on the planet. Now I know I was wrong. My tarts are great. These tarts are possibly the penultimate pastry on the planet.

Oh, there is so much more on the menu. Half of the food is on the line and the other half is waiting for your order from the grill. Rich black coffee with cream. And a drinks menu to delight. Just a little piece of culinary heaven here.

So, if you are looking for a relaxing and rich Austin Sunday Brunch experience--head down to Lamberts, and when you get back, log back in and tell me what you thought about it. If you didn't love it, I will find some way to make it up to you, but I don't think you will be disappointed.

I am not much of a Foodie, but If you need an Austin area Realtor ®, give me a call--let's talk.

Tim Thornton, Realtor ®
Top Producer 2010, 2009, 2008
Century Club member
Zip Realty, Inc.
Austin, Texas
(512) 914.4665