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I found the lean brisket and jalapeño-cheese sausage to both be just about textbook perfect. My compliments to the pit master. I can not offer a single suggestion for improvement for either. Best I have had in recent memory. The presentation on butcher paper over a stainless tray was spot-on perfect, as well. I would give 7 points for the meats, if I could. Both are well worth their price. The 3-bean-whatever side item is a swing-and-a-miss. As a BBQ purist, I felt like somebody was going to offer me quinoa or cauliflower rice next. $5 for the rather dainty serving was somewhat off-putting as well. Stick with pintos or charros, the way God intended. Charging an additional fee for staple side items like jalapeños and extra slices of bread comes across as downright chintzy. There is just no other way to put it. Shaving the onion down to paper thin slivers clearly increases your yield, but it simply ruins it alongside barbecue. The resulting intensity of flavor and smell; the texture, the wateriness--it was just all off as a result. Another thing, either serve cheese--or just don't. Any BBQ traditionalist will agree that a chunk of cheddar complements good BBQ. The waitress brought me a one-ounce cup of shredded cheese, albeit somewhat smashed into chunks. Full disclosure: she did warn me in advance that the cheese would be shredded. I'm guessing this was pulled from the prep table for stuffed baked potatoes or something. It makes your restaurant seem ill-prepared, as if the kitchen was caught off guard and is improvising. Last word on the side items: those sliced dill pickles are awesome. Definitely better than what one usually encounters. Okay, another last word on condiments. That bbq sauce was excellent. Maybe some of the best I have ever had. Perfect mix of sweet and heat. The quality of service was about what I would expect from disinterested college kids on a Sunday afternoon. Not awesome, but not horrible. I would return for the brisket and sausage. In spite of that awesomeness, I can't give five stars with the multiple peripheral detractors, though.
Just finished eating our to go order, food was amazing. The place is actually really cool, I wished we ate there. Staff really friendly too. Definitely recommend this place.
I'm for a late lunch at 1:40. Was hard to find parking even at this time so be forewarned. Ordered a half pound of brisket and a half pound of sausage, and potato salad. Total with drink and a 10% tip was $30.43. One thing I do not like is when you have to select a tip when you pay before you have even tasted the food and you are standing in front of people about to handle your food. I know this is pretty common now days but I still would rather leave a tip at the end. I did have one piece of brisket that was part of my half pound that was 100% fat (see photo). Not to happy about that. The meats were good but the brisket was very salty. The potato salad was very good as well. would probably eat here again.
It's been a few years since I've been to this spot. The last time I was here it was amazing. I'm not sure WTF happened but it has fallen way off. The pork belly burnt ends used to be melt in your mouth and tonight were more like BBQ rubber. The brisket slices I received were dry and tired. The sausage was dried out and shriveled. I'm sure these had been sitting all day long and I got the end of night pickings. But worst of all my son ordered the wings and a couple were raw on the inside. I had 90% of my food left (we ate the fries) and the waitress didn't say a word. I was excited to bring the kiddo I. Here after his wrestling tournament because it used to be amazing but what disappointment. Is it under new ownership or management? Or did I show up on an off night??
Another day another BBQ review! When I was back in Texas this past week I was trying to get my fix before coming back to Orlando. I stopped by All The Kings Men in downtown Bryan with a couple of my friends for dinner. The restaurant had a really cool atmosphere and some great menu options. I had the Pulled Pork, which came with two sides. I chose the Gouda Mac n Cheese as well as the Jicama Apple Slaw. The portion sizes were really good, and everything was pretty tasty! It wasn't the most extraordinary BBQ I've ever tasted, but it's definitely a big step up from say Rudy's. The staff were extremely friendly, and the restaurant wasn't too crowded or loud. If you're in downtown Bryan and are crazing some BBQ, would definitely recommend giving this place a try!
Food was decent. The potato salad was not made in-house. Tasted more like a Walmart version. I would have given a 4 star. However the Bloody Mary's came in a cute boot. I'm an adult and would have loved a larger drink than the 7 oz boot. The waitress was very sweet.
We weren't planning to stop here but the bbq came highly recommended so made a quick pit stop and happy we did! They were out of Mac and cheese so I went with an all meat meal of brisket, pork belly burnt ends, and jalapeño cheese sausage. The meats were great though I didn't detect any jalapeño or cheese in the sausage so not sure if I got the wrong thing or not. Either way it was a great meal.
Restaurant was clean and had a lively atmosphere, our waitress was friendly and attentive. Brisket was decent, turkey was heavily seasoned, a bit dry but overall decent, the brisket sandwich was fairly good, crinkle fries were good.
I was craving for barbecue but I was not willing to stand in line for barbecue. We found this place and decided to check it out. I definitely recommend this place. We ordered the candied pork belly bacon, half pound of brisket, an order of pork ribs which came with two pieces, apple slaw, and mac and cheese. The barbecue came with the fixins including a slice of bread, pickles, onions, and jalapeños. The brisket was moist and I was also surprised that the ribs were moist because sometimes they tend to be dry. The apple slaw was my favorite side dish because it was flavorful. All of the items we ordered were delicious. This place is located in downtown Bryan and I am not sure whether it gets packed in downtown Bryan but we were able to get a curb parking easily on a Sunday. Service was great. Overall, I think you should check this place out.
Love this place! We try to eat here whenever possible! Highly recommend the pork belly and ribs!!
Ohhhh man!!! I love barbecue and get it pretty often, and I have to say this is the best barbecue I've ever had. I ordered the candied pork tips and barbecue sandwich. Although it wasn't a ton of food , it was cooked so damn perfectly!! I HIGHLY recommend the candies pork tips because they were just the perfect amount of sweet and savory! The bill is pretty steep, for my 2 things with no drink it was 19.50$. ( plus tip you'll be about 25 dollars poorer) However , service was great , atmosphere was awesome , and the food was phenomenal !!! A gem in downtown Bryan!
Bottom Line: Winner of my "Best Venue For A Blues Gathering In Bryan TX" award. ATKM is a popular hangout offering well executed BBQ, diverse brews, and the best Blues I've heard in the area, covering especially acoustic Delta Blues and vintage Chicago numbers. But all this ambience comes at a premium price. Top Line: For a light hit-&-run dinner I dropped into All The King's Men in downtown Bryan. My choices du jour were their smoked pork rib tips $7.25, a glass of pecan porter $6, and a piece of their pecan pie $8.50 for the slice. Total ringout was $23.55 after tax for a not terribly large meal. So the price was significant. However, the food quality rose to the level of the cost, so I felt the price of the meal was justified. The four pieces of rib tips were quite sweet, as well as rather richly smoked, so I suspect there was a fair amount of brown sugar in the rub. The charred bits on the tips tasted very close to slices of sweet bacon. The thicker portions carried their sweetness as a flavor of sweet juicy ham (if you've ever made Coca Cola ham y'all know what I'm talkin' about). The dipping sauce was quite sweet with a distinct pepper note that reminded me of A-1 or Worcestershire sauce. Being only four about golf ball size pieces, the portion size wasn't very big. But what meat was there was mighty tasty. The pecan porter was a bit of a miss. While its flavor was the typical dark roasted grain taste of a good porter, its pecan notes were distinctly missing. Any nuttiness in the flavor did not register as a particularly pecan (or other distinct nut) taste. It did have the typical porter "slightly-lighter-than-stout" body. So let's say it was a good porter, but not as nutty as my taste buds anticipated given its name & branding in an area where pecans are native & abundant. The pecan pie, which my waitress graciously warmed before bringing it to table, arrived in a somewhat quixotic presentation. The pie slice was accompanied by a dollop of whipped cream topped with a pecan half in each corner of a small sheet pan that had been zig-zagged with caramel sauce. All the elements said elegant, except that bare metal sheet pan that said "This is a barbecue *joint*!!!" A little bi-polar indecision goin' on there methinks. The pie flavor was good, though not as roasty on the nut flavor as some I've tasted lately. The overall flavor was more about the sweetness. The texture of the gelatin filling under the nut layer was super smooth, approaching pudding creaminess. It seemed to lack rather completely the graininess often found in pecan pie fillings. The smoothness was sustained as the pie cooled, so it wasn't just an artifact of the heating it got. So while the overall experience at ATKM was good & their music selection was exceptional (they even piped it into the restrooms!), the price would restrict it to a "special occasion" venue if I lived in the area.
3 years ago
I have been to multiple top 10 BBQ spots in Texas (according to the Texas Monthly magazine annual top 100 list), so I always find myself comparing BBQ restaurants to those. I would say this place is 70% as good as Snows or Franklins. The sausage, ribs, and brisket were all solid. Nothing to write home about, but definitely still very tasty. Out of the three, we enjoyed the sausage the most. Both the beef and pork and the jalapeño cheese sausages had great flavor, juicy, and had a nice snap of the casing. The ribs were our second favorite. The ribs were fall off the bone and slightly spicier than traditional ribs. Brisket was ok, but on the drier side. We got the mac and cheese and potato salad as sides, and we really enjoyed the potato salad--it had a taste of sour cream and onion potato chips. Overall, great experience!! + our server was very nice!! read more
Good brisket in downtown bryan. The waiter was attentive and made sure I was enjoying my meal. He gave good recommendations on what to try. God amount of dill ok the potato salad. It's not a big space but wasn't packed when I went for lunch. Didn't get a chance to try any of the whiskey but will be back to try next time I'm in town. read more
This is my second time at All the Kings Men. I think this restaurant is one of the better barbecue places in the bryan area. Environment: I love the decorations and modern feel of the restaurant. There is medium noise level with music playing in the background. The waitress was very nice and she continuously checked up on our table. Seating: There is plenty of seating choices! There are booths, chairs, and bar seating. The restaurant is never too crowded so there is not a wait time. Brisket: The brisket is very tender! I liked how the brisket was not too fatty and not too lean. The brisket was a perfect combination of both with a nice smoky and pepper taste. Gouda Mac: Honestly gouda cheese is not my personal favorite. It has a very strong cheesy and gouda flavor. The mac was decent and I liked eating it with my brisket. The portion cup looks small but it was actually a very fair amount. Potato Salad: Personally I did not like the potato salad. There is a very strong mayo taste and it was just too overpowering for me. I prefer potato salads that have both mayo and mustard flavor. However, this potato salad just felt like too much mayo but it was flavorful. read more
I found the lean brisket and jalapeño-cheese sausage to both be just about textbook perfect. My compliments to the pit master. I can not offer a single suggestion for improvement for either. Best I have had in recent memory. The presentation on butcher paper over a stainless tray was spot-on perfect, as well. I would give 7 points for the meats, if I could. Both are well worth their price. The 3-bean-whatever side item is a swing-and-a-miss. As a BBQ purist, I felt like somebody was going to offer me quinoa or cauliflower rice next. $5 for the rather dainty serving was somewhat off-putting as well. Stick with pintos or charros, the way God intended. Charging an additional fee for staple side items like jalapeños and extra slices of bread comes across as downright chintzy. There is just no other way to put it. Shaving the onion down to paper thin slivers clearly increases your yield, but it simply ruins it alongside barbecue. The resulting intensity of flavor and smell; the texture, the wateriness--it was just all off as a result. Another thing, either serve cheese--or just don't. Any BBQ traditionalist will agree that a chunk of cheddar complements good BBQ. The waitress brought me a one-ounce cup of shredded cheese, albeit somewhat smashed into chunks. Full disclosure: she did warn me in advance that the cheese would be shredded. I'm guessing this was pulled from the prep table for stuffed baked potatoes or something. It makes your restaurant seem ill-prepared, as if the kitchen was caught off guard and is improvising. Last word on the side items: those sliced dill pickles are awesome. Definitely better than what one usually encounters. Okay, another last word on condiments. That bbq sauce was excellent. Maybe some of the best I have ever had. Perfect mix of sweet and heat. The quality of service was about what I would expect from disinterested college kids on a Sunday afternoon. Not awesome, but not horrible. I would return for the brisket and sausage. In spite of that awesomeness, I can't give five stars with the multiple peripheral detractors, though. read more
2 years ago
Just finished eating our to go order, food was amazing. The place is actually really cool, I wished we ate there. Staff really friendly too. Definitely recommend this place. read more
I'm for a late lunch at 1:40. Was hard to find parking even at this time so be forewarned. Ordered a half pound of brisket and a half pound of sausage, and potato salad. Total with drink and a 10% tip was $30.43. One thing I do not like is when you have to select a tip when you pay before you have even tasted the food and you are standing in front of people about to handle your food. I know this is pretty common now days but I still would rather leave a tip at the end. I did have one piece of brisket that was part of my half pound that was 100% fat (see photo). Not to happy about that. The meats were good but the brisket was very salty. The potato salad was very good as well. would probably eat here again. read more
3 years ago
It's been a few years since I've been to this spot. The last time I was here it was amazing. I'm not sure WTF happened but it has fallen way off. The pork belly burnt ends used to be melt in your mouth and tonight were more like BBQ rubber. The brisket slices I received were dry and tired. The sausage was dried out and shriveled. I'm sure these had been sitting all day long and I got the end of night pickings. But worst of all my son ordered the wings and a couple were raw on the inside. I had 90% of my food left (we ate the fries) and the waitress didn't say a word. I was excited to bring the kiddo I. Here after his wrestling tournament because it used to be amazing but what disappointment. Is it under new ownership or management? Or did I show up on an off night?? read more
Another day another BBQ review! When I was back in Texas this past week I was trying to get my fix before coming back to Orlando. I stopped by All The Kings Men in downtown Bryan with a couple of my friends for dinner. The restaurant had a really cool atmosphere and some great menu options. I had the Pulled Pork, which came with two sides. I chose the Gouda Mac n Cheese as well as the Jicama Apple Slaw. The portion sizes were really good, and everything was pretty tasty! It wasn't the most extraordinary BBQ I've ever tasted, but it's definitely a big step up from say Rudy's. The staff were extremely friendly, and the restaurant wasn't too crowded or loud. If you're in downtown Bryan and are crazing some BBQ, would definitely recommend giving this place a try! read more
3 years ago
Food was decent. The potato salad was not made in-house. Tasted more like a Walmart version. I would have given a 4 star. However the Bloody Mary's came in a cute boot. I'm an adult and would have loved a larger drink than the 7 oz boot. The waitress was very sweet. read more
We weren't planning to stop here but the bbq came highly recommended so made a quick pit stop and happy we did! They were out of Mac and cheese so I went with an all meat meal of brisket, pork belly burnt ends, and jalapeño cheese sausage. The meats were great though I didn't detect any jalapeño or cheese in the sausage so not sure if I got the wrong thing or not. Either way it was a great meal. read more
3 years ago
3 years ago
We order pulled pork Sandwich Brisket Sandwich. 3 meat meal brisket, smoked turkey, turkey sausage and French Fries. Wednesday nigh not packed the service was amazing Thank you. read more
3 years ago
Restaurant was clean and had a lively atmosphere, our waitress was friendly and attentive. Brisket was decent, turkey was heavily seasoned, a bit dry but overall decent, the brisket sandwich was fairly good, crinkle fries were good. read more
2 years ago
I was craving for barbecue but I was not willing to stand in line for barbecue. We found this place and decided to check it out. I definitely recommend this place. We ordered the candied pork belly bacon, half pound of brisket, an order of pork ribs which came with two pieces, apple slaw, and mac and cheese. The barbecue came with the fixins including a slice of bread, pickles, onions, and jalapeños. The brisket was moist and I was also surprised that the ribs were moist because sometimes they tend to be dry. The apple slaw was my favorite side dish because it was flavorful. All of the items we ordered were delicious. This place is located in downtown Bryan and I am not sure whether it gets packed in downtown Bryan but we were able to get a curb parking easily on a Sunday. Service was great. Overall, I think you should check this place out. read more
3 years ago
4 years ago
Love this place! We try to eat here whenever possible! Highly recommend the pork belly and ribs!! read more
Ohhhh man!!! I love barbecue and get it pretty often, and I have to say this is the best barbecue I've ever had. I ordered the candied pork tips and barbecue sandwich. Although it wasn't a ton of food , it was cooked so damn perfectly!! I HIGHLY recommend the candies pork tips because they were just the perfect amount of sweet and savory! The bill is pretty steep, for my 2 things with no drink it was 19.50$. ( plus tip you'll be about 25 dollars poorer) However , service was great , atmosphere was awesome , and the food was phenomenal !!! A gem in downtown Bryan! read more
Bottom Line: Winner of my "Best Venue For A Blues Gathering In Bryan TX" award. ATKM is a popular hangout offering well executed BBQ, diverse brews, and the best Blues I've heard in the area, covering especially acoustic Delta Blues and vintage Chicago numbers. But all this ambience comes at a premium price. Top Line: For a light hit-&-run dinner I dropped into All The King's Men in downtown Bryan. My choices du jour were their smoked pork rib tips $7.25, a glass of pecan porter $6, and a piece of their pecan pie $8.50 for the slice. Total ringout was $23.55 after tax for a not terribly large meal. So the price was significant. However, the food quality rose to the level of the cost, so I felt the price of the meal was justified. The four pieces of rib tips were quite sweet, as well as rather richly smoked, so I suspect there was a fair amount of brown sugar in the rub. The charred bits on the tips tasted very close to slices of sweet bacon. The thicker portions carried their sweetness as a flavor of sweet juicy ham (if you've ever made Coca Cola ham y'all know what I'm talkin' about). The dipping sauce was quite sweet with a distinct pepper note that reminded me of A-1 or Worcestershire sauce. Being only four about golf ball size pieces, the portion size wasn't very big. But what meat was there was mighty tasty. The pecan porter was a bit of a miss. While its flavor was the typical dark roasted grain taste of a good porter, its pecan notes were distinctly missing. Any nuttiness in the flavor did not register as a particularly pecan (or other distinct nut) taste. It did have the typical porter "slightly-lighter-than-stout" body. So let's say it was a good porter, but not as nutty as my taste buds anticipated given its name & branding in an area where pecans are native & abundant. The pecan pie, which my waitress graciously warmed before bringing it to table, arrived in a somewhat quixotic presentation. The pie slice was accompanied by a dollop of whipped cream topped with a pecan half in each corner of a small sheet pan that had been zig-zagged with caramel sauce. All the elements said elegant, except that bare metal sheet pan that said "This is a barbecue *joint*!!!" A little bi-polar indecision goin' on there methinks. The pie flavor was good, though not as roasty on the nut flavor as some I've tasted lately. The overall flavor was more about the sweetness. The texture of the gelatin filling under the nut layer was super smooth, approaching pudding creaminess. It seemed to lack rather completely the graininess often found in pecan pie fillings. The smoothness was sustained as the pie cooled, so it wasn't just an artifact of the heating it got. So while the overall experience at ATKM was good & their music selection was exceptional (they even piped it into the restrooms!), the price would restrict it to a "special occasion" venue if I lived in the area. read more
4 years ago
I like the restaurant, small but nicely located in downtown Bryan. Brisket and sausage are moist and good. The burnt pork belly is nothing special to me since it's too sweet and almost tastes like chewy jerky. The only bummer is that they forgot my slaw which I highly expected to try from reading its name. If I had a chance to stop by, please do not forget my order again! read more
4 years ago
ATKM serves up delicious BBQ and drinks. I ordered the fatty brisket and shared Gouda Mac and cheese, beans, and sweet potatoes with two other people. It was more than enough food when paired with white bread, pickles, onions, and jalapeños. I enjoyed the Mac and cheese and beans, but the sweet potatoes were too sweet for my taste. The brisket was delicious, tender, and flavorful enough that it did not require sauce. I also tried the jalapeño sausage, which I loved, and the turkey, which i thought was salty and just okay. I also tried the candies pork ends, which were delicious. Finally, I sipped on a delicious Negroni during dinner. I was looking forward to the coconut cream pie, but it is sadly no longer offered. The raspberry short bead that we shared instead was too sweet The good: brisket, Mac and cheese, beans, candied pork, pickles, and Negroni The okay: Turkey, sweet potatoes, and price relative to nearby BBQ places read more
4 years ago
Great bbq, brisket and candied pork belly burnt ends were great. Our server was very helpful. read more
2 years ago
3 years ago
I had the sausage (both the pork and beef, and the jalapeño cheese), and the moist brisket. While the meat was really good (moist, flavorful, and highly recommend), that isn't even the part that jumped out at me. This is Texas, and moist, flavorful meat is kind of a basic expectation. What really stood out to me was the sauce (which had a very unique, smokey taste, without going overboard), and the service (which was excellent and greatly appreciated). If you get a chance, give them a try, you'll be glad you did. read more
7 years ago
It was a quick stop as we were on the road. Seriously convenient from 21 and grateful to not be forced to go into college station. What a unique place in the heart of what appears to be Bryan in the middle of a renaissance. The bbq brisket and pulled pork were moist and well seasoned. I loved the charred parmesan broccoli and mashed sweet potatoes. The pulled pork sandwich was overloaded with meat. The sauce was a slight variation on a tradition TX sauce ... maybe some spicy mustard?? The only negative and reason for the 4 is the bun while good tasting could not hold together with the meat and sauce. It eventually disintegrated. All in all loved the place! read more
5 years ago
5 years ago
4 years ago
Awesome choice for beer and BBQ in downtown Bryan. My wife and I took our daughter and two friends for dinner. And of course college kids are always hungry for good food. So we ordered every meat and most of the sides on the menu. Never done that before. And we started with the candied pork belly burnt ends. Everyone loved them. Wife and I also enjoyed the Houston and Brazos Valley beer flights. Just wish they had whiskey flights. We loved all the meats, except for the jalepeno cheese sausage. I guess we are just purists. Everything else vaporized. The pulled pork could have use a little more bark and definition. Seems like this batch spent too much time on the steam table. Everyone loved most of the sides as well. The jicama slaw was a welcome change to cabbage cole slaw. Gouda mac and cheese was divine. How was dessert? Who knows. Everyone was stuffed from meat and sides. read more
3 years ago
5 years ago
Food was tasty and did not take long at all. We came for a late lunch and early dinner so it was not packed at all. You order at the counter and are able to sit wherever you would like. There is a small area in front for outdoor seating. We ordered the 1/2 slab of ribs, the kitchen sink with the Midas touch, and a chopped brisket sandwich. The coleslaw is jicama and apple and tasted unlike any other slaw I've had before. It was wonderful!! read more
3 years ago
Again guys if you know me you know I'm a fanatic for BBQ and ATKM did not disappoint. For an appetizer I ordered the candied pork Belly WOW WOW WOW it was amazing. I ordered 1/2 LB moist brisket and 2 ribs. The ribs area sold in pairs, and this is the only reason I'm giving the 4 stars. The ribs i got were the ends of the rack, not much meat and tough...Decor and ambience were on point. Perfect price and great service... read more
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