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    Backyard BBQ

    3.9 (288 reviews)
    ModerateBarbeque, Bars, Burgers
    Open 11:00 am - 9:00 pm

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    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Outdoor seating
    Dogs allowed

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    Chicken fried steak, okra, mashed potatoes
    Amber W.

    We pass Backyard on our way to fish all the time and finally decided to stop in. I was really surprised by the inside, I think I was expecting a walk up and order setup. We really enjoyed the vibe, even sitting in the bar area. The waitress/bartender was very friendly and helpful. I like that the menu has lots of options other than BBQ plates. I had the Famous Bubba Tater and husband had the chicken fried steak. The chicken fried steak is probably the best you can get the area; the breading was unbeatable. Both plates were generous portions and everything tasted great. Can't wait to go back!

    Rachel W.

    First impressions - they have a big parking lot, plenty of seating, a nice bar area, and the general vibe was cool. It's a BBQ place that's very comfortable to eat in as opposed to grabbing food to go. Despite being called Backyard BBQ, they don't have much of an outdoor eating area, but there are some picnic tables for outdoor eating. They were playing some good jams but the music wasn't too loud to have a conversation. We ate at the bar and I had a sangria. It was pretty good! The bartender was also serving tables and she was friendly and took good care of us. She made sure we had extra BBQ sauce and paper towels before our food came. On that note, food came out pretty promptly. We both ordered plates with a variety of meats and sides, so we ended up trying the brisket, ribs, chicken, pulled pork, potato salad, green beans, and mashed potatoes. The brisket was fall-apart tender but did not have much flavor. It needed salt and extra sauce. The chicken was overcooked and dry. The ribs were boneless, which is weird. I've never ordered ribs at a BBQ place and received boneless ribs, and I feel like it should be specified when you order. But, the ribs were good. Pulled pork was also good. Neither blew our minds. Mashed potatoes were good. I'm pretty sure the green beans were canned, but they were pretty good canned green beans! I like that there are so many menu options. I don't always want BBQ, and usually if you're at a BBQ place that's all you can get. If someone is craving BBQ, you can go to Backyard BBQ and have non-BBQ options. I think we'll come back because it's close and it was pretty good. It just wasn't great.

    Craig H.

    Good food. Great service, But please, keep politics out of your establishment. "Trump" sign will entice me to go elsewhere. Your beliefs? Fine. Apolitical is the way to go in the business world.

    Fried Onion Ring Burger with Fries! Delicious!
    Tate V.

    Backyard BBQ 05-29-24 Nice open country atmosphere. Friendly people. My family ate dinner here and the food and service was exceptional! I had the Fried Catfish Basket with a Side Salad and Thousand Island Dressing! The fish was hot and crispy with plenty of flavor. My daughter had the Hand Cut 16 oz. Ribeye with a Sid Salad with Ranch Dressing. The steak was cooked just right. It wasn't overly seasoned and tasted great with a little salt added served with a side of Green Beans. My grandson had the Fried Onion Burger with Fries. The onion rings on the burger gave it a tasty crunch and extra flavor. Fries were crispy on the outside and hot and soft on the inside. We had an order of Fried Mushrooms with Ranch! That's my favorite. We got a half Smoked Chicken to go and tasted it when we got home! It was moist and tender with a smoky flavor. Our waiter was totally Awesome! He was right there if we needed anything and made sure our drinks were full. He had our to go order ready when we finished our meals. Overall, today was a 10 out of 10. We will definitely be back!

    Ranch Hand Sandwich
    Ian P.

    We went to backyard BBQ after kayaking and boy am I sure glad we did! We had the Bubba fries as an appetizer and I had the Ranch Hand for my entree. Both were very good legit 8 out of 10 BBQ. The ranch dressing was also really good. No prices on the menu which was... interesting. Final bill was fairly inexpensive. Will stop here again! Amazing food and great staff!

    Large and unnecessary political signage.

    I was excited about coming here when my friends suggested it and I saw the menu online. Everything looked great. And I'll just say, walking in and seeing a large (5') metal trump sign staring down at me was not too exciting. Or appetizing. Politics and eating shouldn't be forced together. But back to the food. Can things that are supposed to be crunchy taste good but be...mushy? Hmmm.... I got chicken fried steak, onion rings, and mashed potatoes. The steak looked good but wasn't crispy and was pretty tough. Definitely needed the steak knife. And I got the "large," and it definitely was not. The onion rings might have been cooked in cooler oil than was needed. Again...looked good, but mushy. I will say that the prices were very reasonable. I was really looking forward to some great home cooking. Didn't really find it. Won't be back, sadly. One and done.

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    Best burger in central Texas. Convenient seating through restaurant and the size of the burgers and spuds is worth every penny

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    Tasty food and attentive servers for the most part. Definitely better than the other burger joints nearby.

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    Have never been disappointed with them and visit them often. They offer an enormous value for the money.

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    We had a great dinner here! All of our food was great. We loved the food and environment. Fun date night.

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    Miller's Smokehouse - Biscuits and gravy

    Miller's Smokehouse

    4.6(1k reviews)
    6.3 mi
    $$

    Our first visit on our weekend stay in Belton was for breakfast, which we thoroughly enjoyed. Even…read morethe cappuccinos were better than some coffee shops. So, we went back for supper and enjoyed that. We had bacon and egg tacos, brisket, sausage, green beans and chili. All very good! Next visit to Belton, I'm going to try the cinnamon rolls. The staff was welcoming. The service was top notch. The tables were clean. We can't wait to visit again.

    It's Labor Day. I'm driving back from Granbury to Hutto, and I think about my Texas Monthly…read morepassport. I'm addicted to stamps. I'm addicted to putting points on the board. What BBQ place on the list happens to be open on a Monday (and quite frankly, seven days a week)? Miller's Smokehouse in Belton. Miller's Smokehouse has one of the longest tenures on the Texas Monthly Top 50, making the list four times in a row (the third-highest behind Louie Mueller and Snow's). They've got their business down. As I arrived, I parked in a free parking lot just across the street and got into the line around 12:30. The line moves pretty efficiently, and you order separately from the barbecue line. I think this immediately felt disheartening as a barbecue fan. You kinda expect to get your food while in line and watch the assembly of workers put it together, instead of them being in a separate location in the back giving you order numbers. It doesn't feel like a true Texas barbecue experience and more like a Dickey's Barbecue Pit. Instead of going for a tray, I opted for one of their specialty sandwiches, the El Gallo Picante. It has their spicy hot link sausage and their smoked chicken topped with coleslaw, onions, jalapeños, pickles, and barbecue sauce. I also got a side of their broccoli salad out of curiosity and a roll of their homemade cornbread. I got my drink and sat down with my roll of cornbread. It wasn't long until my tray came to me. The sandwich stood on its own as a behemoth. So much chicken and sausage fell out of the bun. The sandwich was less concerned about being a sandwich and more focused on creating a space to try and contain a mixture of ingredients. It wasn't bad, but it was hard to say anything other than that I felt uninspired by the entire thing. The sausage was fine, the chicken was kinda dry, but everything together with all the separate ingredients masked the meats' faults. The broccoli salad was a unique side that I had never seen before at a barbecue joint, so I wanted to try it. It was cool, but not something I'd get again. As for the cornbread, it was quality, but if that's the most impressive part of the meal, then I'm questioning the establishment's ability to create a good barbecue experience. I think it's so cool to have so many special barbecue places near me and the ability to try so many, but I'm starting to wonder if the places that stay on the list for four editions start to lose their oomph. Do they become complacent knowing they already have their business and are established? Is there any need to try and push the envelope when you're just a recurring guest on top barbecue lists? Is it a me issue? Is it my fault I went to Burnt Bean a week prior and now I'm trying a place that sells all-day barbecue? With your big brick-and-mortar and your TV screen menus, you're not as hungry as you used to be.

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    Smokey Mo's BBQ - Before drowning in sauce

    Smokey Mo's BBQ

    3.6(34 reviews)
    3.5 mi

    First time here so we figured we give it a try. Just looking for a newer BBQ place to eat at in…read moreTexas. i had the moist Brisket sandwich with Mac and Cheese, mac and cheese was luke warm not hot like aI expected, Meat was a little fatty to eat through but again first time so will try something else next time we are there. My wife had the Pork Loin sandwich and there was plenty off meat for the sandwich so we took some home for our Fur Baby. She had the Potatoes with Cheese and scallions. Potatoes were also like warm and the cheese did not even melt on the potatoes, The potatoes were done but could have been warmer in order to melt the cheese. Serive was goof and it di not take long for the meal to be ready for us to pick up. Good surroundings and atmosphere was quiet for the time we were in the restaurant. Just wish those items were warmer with our meals. Thank you

    Visited on a Wednesday for lunch and ordered the lunch special Brisket and the cheese potatoes…read morealong with a drink Priced right and service was efficient and kind. Brisket was tough so half of the portions found its way into the garbage bin and the bbq sauce didn't help at all. So, not such a great first impression from the food perspective. Maybe the chopped brisket is better? Perhaps? I'd go again only if that was the meeting place that friends would choose but not likely would I seek out Mo's for my bbq fix.

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    Dickey's Barbecue Pit

    Dickey's Barbecue Pit

    3.5(31 reviews)
    6.3 mi
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    I ordered 2lbs sliced brisket I received burnt, dry, salty, fatty brisket very gross. I asked for…read moreonions and pickles and sweet sauce I got none and this happens all the time. As the lady handed me my order I asked her was the pickles and onions in the bag she said yes they were not!! I ordered a baked potato told her butter and cheese on the side, it was on the potato. I was not greeted with a hello or anything! I frequently go to Dickey's because it is convenient to me, but never again!!

    Outstanding Service and Delicious BBQ at Dickey's Barbecue, Belton, TX…read more After church, I was looking for a place to grab some food for the family and decided on Dickey's Barbecue in Belton. I remembered having a discount from Restaurant and my wife had received a 20% off text that very morning. We placed our order online, but the discount wouldn't apply. We headed to the restaurant and placed an order of over $100, but the discount still wouldn't take at the register. The employee went to get the owner, Forrest, to assist. It turns out they had discontinued using Restaurant some time ago, but Forrest graciously honored the 20% discount as a one-time courtesy, which we truly appreciated. FYI-They also honor the military discount. Now, onto the food--everything was fantastic! The brisket was delicious, the chicken was perfectly cooked, the smoked wings were a hit, and the fried okra was crispy and flavorful. All the sides were tasty, and we left satisfied and happy. We will definitely be back soon, not only because of the delicious food but also because of how well we were treated. Highly recommend Dickey's for great BBQ and excellent customer service!

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    Clem Mikeska's BBQ - Loaded baked potatoes.

    Clem Mikeska's BBQ

    2.9(224 reviews)
    6.3 mi
    $$

    Great service had a table of about 12 people from our church after we had helped at the Food…read morePantry. Place is very nice and our waitress did a very good job getting all the orders out to us quickly. My wife had the Steak finger basket with Mashed potatoes and gravy. She loved it and everything was great for her. I had the Grilled pork chops and you get two with the meal. Cooked very good not dry as a bone when I cut into it. I had the side salad which was very good with Thousand Island dressing, also had fries with no salt/seasoning which was spot on. we had a very enjoyable time while we were there I did not provide any pictures being we with a large crowd. We will be back again in the future. Keep up the great work.

    This is a very rustic-looking Texas barbecue restaurant. I ordered the chopped beef sandwich with a…read moreside of potato salad for pickup. It was $14. I really liked the sandwich, and I am glad I asked for extra barbecue sauce on the side because there was barely any in the sandwich. The beef was really good. The potato salad was not that great, and I really had to encourage myself to finish it. It was just very bland and unappetizing. The time was inaccurate because it said it would be ready 30 minutes after I ordered, but after waiting a bit I went in early, and it turns out it was already ready. They just needed to bag it. I would imagine the wait time should be pretty short because they usually have everything prepared at barbecue restaurants like this.

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