DISTANTRELATIVES
Alternate Names (2)
Distant Relatives Distant Relatives BBQ
Categories
Score Breakdown
7.6 / 10
high confidence 27 signals computed May 30, 2026, 03:30 AM| Source | Raw | n | Bayesian C | Adjusted | Weight | Contribution | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7.10 | 21 (34 uncapped) | 12 | 6.34 | 0.50 | 3.17 | ||
| 6.25 | 1 (285 reviews) | 0.55 dyn | 5.80 | 0.50 | 2.90 | ||
| Awards | 10.00 | 5 | bonus, no Bayesian | +1.50 | — | +1.50 |
Base score (weighted avg of 2 active sources) = 6.07
+ Award bonus = +1.50 (capped at +1.5)
= Final score (capped at 10) = 7.6
+ Award bonus = +1.50 (capped at +1.5)
= Final score (capped at 10) = 7.6
Locations (2)
+ Add Location| Name | Address | Type | Score | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DISTANTRELATIVES LLC | 502 Thompson Ln Austin | restaurant | 100 | Edit |
| Distant Relatives | 3901 Promontory Point Dr, Austin, TX 78744, USA | restaurant | — | Edit |
Signals (41)
View All| Type | Value | Categories | Location | Sentiment | Source | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Award | 0.4 | — | — | positive | Michelin Bib Gourmand Restaurants - 2025 | Verified |
| Award | 0.2 | — | — | positive | The 25 Best Restaurants in Austin - Austin Monthly | Verified |
| Award | 0.1 | — | — | positive | The 38 Best Restaurants in Austin, Winter 2026 -- Eater | Verified |
| Award | 0.2 | — | — | positive | James Beard 2023 | Verified |
| Award | 0.2 | — | — | positive | James Beard 2022 | Verified |
| Google Rating | 4.5 (285 reviews) | — | Distant Relatives | — | Google Places - Distant Relatives | Verified |
| Google Reviews | 285 | — | Distant Relatives | — | Google Places - Distant Relatives | Verified |
| Reddit Mention | Distant Relatives | — | — | positive | Your top 10 restaurants in Austin? | Verified |
| Reddit Mention | 5) Distant Relatives | — | — | positive | Your top 10 restaurants in Austin? | Verified |
| Reddit Mention | Distant Relatives | — | — | positive | Your top 10 restaurants in Austin? | Verified |
| Reddit Mention | Distance Relatives - The best chicken, great value, no wait, impressive specials... | ChickenBBQ | — | positive | Austin BBQ Tier List after 18 months | Verified |
| Reddit Mention | This is making me want to try Distant Relatives | BBQ | — | positive | Austin BBQ Tier List after 18 months | Verified |
| Reddit Mention | here's a list of good places ... distant relatives | BBQ | — | positive | So what place has the best BBQ-to-wait ratio? | Verified |
| Reddit Mention | I dream about the black eyed peas and burnt ends at Distant Relatives. | BBQ | — | positive | BBQ, "But the sides are so good!" | Verified |
| Reddit Mention | Distant Relatives | BBQ | — | positive | BBQ, "But the sides are so good!" | Verified |
| Reddit Mention | Distant Relatives ... my Top 5 choices for best BBQ sides | BBQ | — | positive | KG BBQ in Austin… Thoughts? | Verified |
| Reddit Mention | Distant Relatives at Meanwhile Brewing is another top notch BBQ/brewery combo. | BBQBrewery | — | positive | KG BBQ in Austin… Thoughts? | Verified |
| Reddit Mention | Distant Relatives ... It's an African American spin on Texas BBQ. | BBQ | — | positive | KG BBQ in Austin… Thoughts? | Verified |
| Reddit Mention | The ribs and brisket were way overcooked and bone dry, but also lacked flavor an... | BBQ | — | negative | Has anyone else been disappointed by Distant Relatives BBQ? | Verified |
| Reddit Mention | The chicken is incredible | Chicken | — | positive | Has anyone else been disappointed by Distant Relatives BBQ? | Verified |
| Reddit Mention | Some of the best I’ve ever had. So good. | Chicken | — | positive | Has anyone else been disappointed by Distant Relatives BBQ? | Verified |
| Reddit Mention | It was always very good. | — | — | positive | Has anyone else been disappointed by Distant Relatives BBQ? | Verified |
| Reddit Mention | I dream about their black eyed peas and chicken. | Chicken | — | positive | Has anyone else been disappointed by Distant Relatives BBQ? | Verified |
| Reddit Mention | Distant Relatives is some of the worst Q I’ve had in the Austin area. | BBQ | — | negative | Has anyone else been disappointed by Distant Relatives BBQ? | Verified |
| Reddit Mention | both times the brisket was subpar | — | — | negative | Has anyone else been disappointed by Distant Relatives BBQ? | Verified |
| Reddit Mention | brisket excluded | — | — | negative | Has anyone else been disappointed by Distant Relatives BBQ? | Verified |
| Reddit Mention | I stick to the chicken, black eyed peas and their seasoned smoked peanuts. | Chicken | — | positive | Has anyone else been disappointed by Distant Relatives BBQ? | Verified |
| Reddit Mention | Each time I've had it the meat was poorly trimmed, containing way too much fat. | — | — | negative | Has anyone else been disappointed by Distant Relatives BBQ? | Verified |
| Reddit Mention | I find both the BBQ and beer some of the most overrated in the city. | BBQ | — | negative | Has anyone else been disappointed by Distant Relatives BBQ? | Verified |
| Reddit Mention | do not rely on them for catering. They left out half of an order for a wedding p... | — | — | negative | Has anyone else been disappointed by Distant Relatives BBQ? | Verified |
| Reddit Mention | It’s definitely not worth the money. | — | — | negative | Has anyone else been disappointed by Distant Relatives BBQ? | Verified |
| Reddit Mention | I was pretty unimpressed by them and don't really understand how they've gotten ... | — | — | negative | Has anyone else been disappointed by Distant Relatives BBQ? | Verified |
| Reddit Mention | Oh hell no bro you must have taken this back to them. ... I want my money back | — | — | negative | Has anyone else been disappointed by Distant Relatives BBQ? | Verified |
| Reddit Mention | I have always found it highly overrated | — | — | negative | Has anyone else been disappointed by Distant Relatives BBQ? | Verified |
| Reddit Mention | I've had ridiculously good chicken and brisket there | Chicken | — | positive | Has anyone else been disappointed by Distant Relatives BBQ? | Verified |
| Reddit Mention | I agree the cook doesn’t look good | — | — | negative | Has anyone else been disappointed by Distant Relatives BBQ? | Verified |
| Reddit Mention | Their moust brisket and sauce are incredible and delicious | — | — | positive | Has anyone else been disappointed by Distant Relatives BBQ? | Verified |
| Reddit Mention | It’s fine but it’s never mentioned as elite bbq. | BBQ | — | neutral | Has anyone else been disappointed by Distant Relatives BBQ? | Verified |
| Reddit Mention | They're pretty hit or miss | — | — | neutral | Has anyone else been disappointed by Distant Relatives BBQ? | Verified |
| Reddit Mention | I feel like it’s gone downhill | — | — | negative | Has anyone else been disappointed by Distant Relatives BBQ? | Verified |
| Reddit Mention | Maybe you caught them on a bad day. I’ve never been disappointed by anything I’v... | — | — | positive | Has anyone else been disappointed by Distant Relatives BBQ? | Verified |