Reviews


The Broken Spoke is a historic old restaurant with a very museum-like feel that offers a unique Texas experience. Some diners had mixed feelings about the food, with complaints about the chicken fried steak and undercooked brisket, while others found the dishes to be delicious. The dance lessons, led by instructor Terry, received mixed reviews, with some finding them enjoyable and others feeling they were not worth the cost. The atmosphere of the restaurant was praised for its charm and traditional honky-tonk vibe, with live music from bands like The Derailers and Alvin Crow adding to the fun. Despite some negative feedback about the run-down appearance and service, many patrons had a great time at The Broken Spoke, highlighting its uniqueness and historical significance as a must-visit spot in Austin, generally, Broken Spoke receives a rating of 3.2 on average.

Overall Total Score
3.2 out of 5
Good | 710 reviews

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Restaurantji
3.4 ★ from 268 reviews
Noah
06.08.2023 - 04:24

Never been, just want to and can't wait. I found this place because it was featured on the cover of George Strait's latest album, Honky Tonk Time Machine. I thi...

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Rick
06.08.2023 - 04:24

Great old place, very historical, great museum. Got the chicken fried steak. Was no flavor and too stringy, worst cfs I ever had. Brisket plate was undercooked....

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James
06.08.2023 - 04:24

Great dancing, awesome music, and an amazing bar with lots of history and good food too.

Cynthia
06.08.2023 - 04:24

The main reason why I go to the Broken Spoke is to see Terri White. She is a legend

Bert
06.08.2023 - 04:24

We took some out of town visitors here and they loved it! Good food, friendly staff, great music, and tons of atmosphere. The only downside was having to pay fo...

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Yelp
3.0 ★ from 442 reviews

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