Business Hours
ClosedMonday
Closed
Tuesday
Closed
Wednesday
12:00 – 8:00 PM
Thursday
12:00 – 8:00 PM
Friday
12:00 – 6:00 PM
Saturday
12:00 – 6:00 PM
Sunday
12:00 – 6:00 PM
3901 Promontory Point Dr, Austin, TX 78744, USA Get directions
Distant Relatives is a barbecue spot in southeast Austin where pitmaster Damien Brockway builds his menu around West African flavors and techniques, putting smoked meats in conversation with ingredients like sorghum, peanuts, and benne seed. Hours are limited and it tends to sell out, so plan to arrive early on one of the few days it's open rather than treating it as a late-evening stop.
Monday
Closed
Tuesday
Closed
Wednesday
12:00 – 8:00 PM
Thursday
12:00 – 8:00 PM
Friday
12:00 – 6:00 PM
Saturday
12:00 – 6:00 PM
Sunday
12:00 – 6:00 PM
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