Everything was great! Since Deep Ellum is packed with World Cup supporters these days, we figured we'd venture out a little further for our BBQ hangout with our pal. The minute we walked in Alex was super nice and gave us the rundown on the place. He made some great recommendations for drinks and food and everything was top notch. All the meats were tender and flavored well. The pastrami and pork belly burnt ends were the stars of the show at our table. The sides, especially the elote and the onion rings, were on point. Service was super great and we'll definitely be coming back again. I love the BBQ places in Deep Ellum, but it's nice to get some great quality cuts at reasonable places away from the long lines. read more

Barrel & Bones - The Sampler - Barbeque Near Me - Carrollton, Texas

I got food poisoning. I left review on DoorDash but I wanna leave some here too. Brisket was dry and onion rings were really greasy. I couldn't sleep overnight cuz of my stomach pain and it still bothers me even now! I don not recommend read more

I had the brisket grilled cheese and found it lacking. only tiny bits of brisket that seemed dry and totally not enough cheese. I was like cheese covers the bread and nothing more. No like 'pull apart and see cheese.' The bread was nice and crisp. I would go somewhere else. read more

First time at Barrel & Bones and overall, I had a really solid experience. The service was great--friendly, attentive, and on point from the moment I walked in. The food? Also good. You can tell they take pride in their BBQ; everything had that smoky, flavorful kick you hope for. I'm giving it 4 stars because while I appreciated the idea of an all day happy hour (huge plus), the execution fell a little short. They had a whole wall listing the options, but none of the usual go-tos like well drinks or anything comparable. The selection felt a bit too curated and didn't offer much range for casual drinkers or folks just wanting something simple. That said, I'll definitely be back to try more off the menu--just might skip the happy hour next time unless they expand the options. read more

Barrel & Bones - 3 Monster Wings Fried Okra - Barbeque Near Me - Carrollton, Texas

We stopped by on a Sunday afternoon for lunch--parking is easy in the garage around the corner, so off to a great start. But then we walked in... and were greeted by a faint, but very unfortunate odor. Not overpowering, but definitely lingering--like a bathroom situation gone mildly wrong. My favorite bar used to have this smell, and it turned out to be the pipes. And yeah, pipes are a pain to fix... but no one wants to eat while catching whiffs of mystery funk. We sat at the bar (no purse hooks, missed opportunity there), and I quickly realized I'd been to another location of this spot before. Hubbs and I split the fried green tomatoes with pimento cheese & burnt ends - a real winner!! Also we split a brisket sandwich with sausage, subbing loaded potatoes for fries. The sandwich and the potatoes were flavorful but the bun on the sandwich was cold like it came out of the fridge, and the potatoes could definitely have been hotter (they were slightly warm, but definitely not hot). Unfortunately, I'm just not the kind of gal who sends things back to the kitchen either, sooo... The real highlight? Denise, our awesome bartender. She was sweet, attentive, and had all the best recommendations. The locals clearly love her--she knew their orders before they even sat down. When we mentioned the smell, she claimed she didn't notice it but said it's likely the pipes and would pass it along to the owner. So here's the deal: the food is solid, the service is stellar... but dear owner, we know you know about this issue. Please, for the love of burnt ends and loaded potatoes, fix the pipes read more

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Visited Barrel & Bones on a whim to get their hands on the jumbo wings. We ordered 6 wings (technically 12). These wings are humongous and 3 would be enough to nibble on with a side of fries while sipping on beer or any drink you may like as their selection of whiskey is the focal point of their bar. Service was average you expect from a bar-friendly and efficient. Definitely would like to comeback to try other smoked meats they offer but parking can be a struggle here sometimes. It gets busy especially on the weekends. read more

Barrel & Bones - 6 Monster Wings - Barbeque Near Me - Carrollton, Texas

Solid place tucked inside downtown Carrollton. We were going to twisted root but saw this across the street and decided to visit here instead. Here's what we ordered: - quesabiria tacos: fantastic. Would order again. - Smoked wings: Would highly recommend the Buffalo flavor. I've been trying to find good smoked wings ever since our trip to Vegas, and while this isn't the best, it is very good. - prime rib: we got the chopped moist. It was good. - buffalo cauliflower: Also very delicious. Would undoubtedly visit again. read more

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I want very much to re-visit for further research of this place. It's very promising and, subsequently, the new focus of my downtime "places to go". Solid staff and tasty food. Need more input. I'm happy to do the research. ;-) read more

Barrel & Bones - Barbeque Near Me - Carrollton, Texas

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very inviting. Staff was very attentive. Food was amazing. Will definitely return when we come back to Texas. Casin amazing -with family and friends atmosphere very inviting read more

Ordered food to go. Did not have the dessert. I called the shop to ask for help, no one ever responded back. If they won't make it good, I can go to another bbq spot. Too many options out there to have bad service and food that's okay. read more

Nice place in a newly created downtown... parking can be a hassle. I was in town on business. Stopped in for an early Wednesday dinner. Clean, upwardly mobile! I found Burnt Ends on the menu! And, for a change of pace tried it in a Rice Bowl! Excellent! The place got really busy really fast... Seems Happy Hour is popular here! Service was good to start, but slowed as the crowd grew. Overall, yes... I'd eat here again! Crowd was good natured and upbeat! read more

Stopped by here with a friend after hanging out nearby and it was one of the few places in the area, with food after 9 pm. It seems to be a place for locals and those wanting to watch sports would probably like it on a game day. However this night the service was okay, we sat at the bar. I ordered the Nashville hot chicken sandwich and my friend got the Almost Cuban. He seemed to have liked his sandwich, or he was just hungry lol. As for me, I enjoyed my sandwich I forgot to take a pic of it, but it had a big piece of chicken on it so definitely didn't skimp there. Additionally the sauce was interesting it wasn't your typical hot chicken buffalo sauce type. It was a bbq sauce with just the right amount of spice on it. I'd definitely get it again if I came back. read more

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Great food and drinks. Atmosphere was fantastic. Watched an NFL playoff game. Staff was super helpful. Great top shelf liquor as well.

We had Casey as our waiter and he was EXCELLENT. I feel like servers expect a tip without working for it, but not him. Not to mention, the food was super good! Highly recommend coming here for a fun a good experience. read more

BCB is always looking for new beers to try, used the Untappd app to find this one at barrel & bones. The bar was nice & spacious. The beer options were limited that night but they had the one I specifically came for. The bartender was cool and the other patrons were very friendly. Great neighborhood spot. read more

Barrel & Bones - Double vanilla Texas IPA - Barbeque Near Me - Carrollton, Texas

Let me start this review by saying, that Lexi is amazing!!!!!! Best customer service ever!!!!!! She deserves a raise. This place has $10 bottomless mimosa's!!!!! More importantly, the champagne and juice are separate, which is just how I like it so that I can prepare the mimosa to my liking. 98% champagne and 2% juice. I ordered the brisket grilled cheese with the loaded baked potato salad. The brisket was tender and very flavorful and the salad did not disappoint. If you're ever in the area, I highly recommend stopping here for a bottomless mimosa brunch. read more

Barrel & Bones - $10 bottomless mimosas! - Barbeque Near Me - Carrollton, Texas

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Food is nothing special,Mac and cheese came out cold .chicken was good service was fine .charged a credit card surcharge that was not disclosed prior to receiving the bill .a little on the expensive side read more

Food, service, ambiance all first class! A rich pub/sports bar feel with an all-star staff. KC (or is it Casey) and Ryan made me feel like a regular the first time I visited and the rest of the team did the same. Food is solid, drinks are stiff and priced well. Fortunate to have B&B in the neighborhood and they always accommodate my sports teams on screen (Broncos and Huskers fan!). I highly recommend!! read more

First time in this area, and I will definitely return! The staff is very friendly, and the bar staff is knowledgeable about whisky selections for your specific tastes. The Cherry Ember Old Fashioned was freaking amazing!! Recommend it 1 million percent! tip- make sure you sit at the bar to experience the aromas and mixing technique for this drink! I had the nachos for my meal and everyone at my table said they were the best. It's a really big portion! Our server suggested getting the French fry version, but I loved the chips! Parking was open out front, and the customized bull grill was a cool welcome! It was pretty quiet around 7PM, after we ate walk down and check out some street murals by the silos read more

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I ordered the breakfast burrito, the pork belly burnt ends, and the 1/2 rack ribs to-go. What I received for the breakfast burrito did not match the description. Mine had eggs, cheese, chorizo, and condiments on the side. However, I was far from disappointed. What I received was hearty and delicious. The side of potatoes were cooked perfectly. If you order nothing else, get those pork belly burnt ends my God. I tried a piece of the pork ribs and they were tender, moist, and smoky. Great flavor on the meats! read more

Cannot believe the reviews are this low! Great atmosphere, great staff, and the food is phenomenal- definitely a must visit. Deserves 5 stars read more

Came here for lunch and tried the 2 meat plate with a side (Lean Brisket, Sausage, and Mac And Cheese ~$20). The BBQ was a bit of a mixed bag with a thicker part of the brisket being dry with no consistent smoke ring present but the sausage I thought was actually really good. The mac came out a bit cold but sides aren't really why I eat bbq anyway so I don't think it really impacted my overall impression. I think I'd be more likely to order something from their extended menu like a bbq baked potato vs a more traditional bbq plate in the future though. I also had an old fashioned (~$12) and It was a damn good one. The bartender Ryan not only mixed up a great drink but offered really attentive service considering he was taking care of the entire bar area -- tables and all. Good service definitely bumped the score up here. He let me know that after 3pm Monday and Friday they do happy hour where that same old fashioned would be $5. Barrel and Bones isn't going to replace my favorite bbq places most likely, but it seems like it has a pretty good shot at being a 5 star happy hour spot. Interested in returning to try that out for sure. read more

Barrel & Bones - Two meat plate (~$20) - Barbeque Near Me - Carrollton, Texas

Had a birthday celebration for my spouse here on a Saturday night. We were helped by their awesome manager who gave great service and was very patient with our group. All the food came out correctly and cocktails were delicious with a variety on all day happy hour. The place has a variety of bbq and a bourbon-focused drink menu. It was surprisingly not very busy on a Saturday night and we'd be here far more often if we lived closer. Give them a try! read more

Walked in. Nobody greeted us or told us where to sit. Sat down at a table for 10 minutes and still no service. Person behind the bar was on her phone the entire time. Then we saw there were two servers(?) in a group drinking--wore black shirts and female had a towel in her pocket. thats how we figured she was an employee Worst restaurant ever! No wonder nobody was eating. we looked around and didn't see any food on anyones spot. def NOT coming back. read more

Coolest spot! In a very trendy area in Carrollton, but easily accessible with close parking, and can also explore the neighborhood for other really great spots. If you are a sports fan, you will LOVE their entire WALL O' TVs all tuned to some sporting event. Our kiddo who plays soccer loved the TV wall. Food was pretty darn good too. Atmosphere is cool, and seems laid back. Sort of seemed like a spot locals who live in the apartments nearby frequent so alot of the staff knew the patrons on a 1st name basis. Cool for brunch, dates, chilling or families when we went. It was a Sunday afternoon early dinner time. Did I mention how much FOOOOOOD you get on the 3 meat plate? Ya'll ...seriously a half chicken smoked! It was so good! Simple flavors and traditional ingredients for bomb food. Pretty robust drink menu and lots on tap too. We'll definitely be back! read more

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Nice little spot like the patio and friendly wait staff. The barbecue is decent, and you've got to try the deviled eggs -- they're a standout! read more

The food was outstanding, nice ambiance with a pretty cool smoker / statue outside, and plenty of TVs if a game is on. I've found a new spot in DFW for barbecue, and if I'm feeling dangerous, I'll go back to sample the whiskey menu. read more

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First time in this area, and I will definitely return! The waitress made some suggestion on food and took our order, the place was busy but the service was great for the amount of people there. The Buffalo deviled eggs are a must-try! Overall, nice restaurant, with delicious food, a great atmosphere with pool table and video games! read more

Just moved to the area and decided to check this place out. Casey was awesome made some great suggestions and took care of us! Will definitely be back! read more

Took my daughter and a friend for dinner and we all really enjoyed it. I didn't get a picture of the Boneyard Brussels that was our appetizer or my daughters side of Truffle Fries but they were just as good as the ones I got photos of. Great ambiance & service on top of the food. Good portion sizes too as we left full. This restaurant has been here 2 years and we never found it until now, but will all be back. read more

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I was skeptical about the BBQ because I didn't smell pit smoke as I expect with BBQ places. Not a bad sign, just an observation. It did not reflect on the food. At the end of the day, the ribs and brisket had a good flavor. The warm potato salad is like a chunky potato casserole. I like it. I've also had the tacos in the past. The pork, chicken and barbacoa (sp?) tacos were all flavorful. Currently, there is a Monday special for half price burgers. read more

Barrel & Bones - Barrel Burger - Barbeque Near Me - Carrollton, Texas

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Really bad with names but the 2 girls working did a super job of taking care of us! The food was great, we will be back.

Absolutely love this place. The servings are large, staff is friendly and restaurant is very clean. I've tried the slice brisket, pastrami and turkey and they're all cooked very well - very juicy and full of flavor. For BBQ fans, turkey is hard to impress- but this place has amazing turkey. Their wings were a bit too chewy. I got the Nashville hot flavor & there wasn't a bit of spice, but the smoke flavor in the wings made up for it. The sides are a little basic : the elote had too much mayo & my kids didn't care for the mac&cheese. Overall the meat by the pound is very impressive and I'd keep going back for that. read more

Went here tonight to meet a friend and definitely wasn't dissapointed. Showed up and the place was huge with enough TVs for any fan. I was immediately greeted and told about the whiskey wednesdays specials... over 50 of 109 whiskeys that were $5. I also ordered chicken wings, which are full not just the wing, so we'll worth it B 3 were only $9. The fried pickles were great and fried to perfection. It wasn't crazy loud abs numerous patrons could have their convos without the whole bar being aware. I'll definitely be back read more

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This was a great place with casual ambience. Had the brisket grilles cheese. It was really good. Servers are very friendly. read more

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Sorry I failed to take photos. Too tired after a flight in I suppose. Street parking around downtown Carrolton isn't always easy but this place is worth fighting for a spot. Service and staff were very good. This is one of a two establishment chain. Ambience is sports bar/BBQ joint but fairly high end and comfortable. Our booth seating was well padded. Dry January so I didn't try the barrel, but the bones were excellent with a good smoky flavor. BBQ sauces all a little sweet for our liking but the Carolina inspired vinegar based one - which we had to request - was really delightful. Complex. Fries were fresh and hot. Wings were very good. Full sized, smoky with a nice rub on them. I'll be back for those wings! A bit pricey so minus one star for that and parking, but highly recommended. read more

I really wanted to like the place, but neither the service nor the food was even decent. We had a group of three, they sat us down but didn't come take our order for over 20 minutes. There were only 7 other guests in the whole establishment yet no one would actually pay attention to us. The decorations are nice so at least we had something to look at while we waited for so long. Now the food was actually quite horrible. I got the 3 meats and one side combo. The brisket was SO dry, bland, and tough, I felt I was chewing a rubber tire. The pork pibil was incredibly salty, but had no flavor besides all that sodium. It was inedible. The pork belly burnt ends were ok. The twice baked potato salad was incredibly bland and was served room temperature. The most edible thing on that plate was the toast. Everyone's plates were as equally disappointing. We all got there hungry and left hungry despite spending so much money. I guess it was a sign that it was empty at noon. read more

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I stopped by on Sunday, December 1, around 4:30 PM. When we walked in, the employees at the bar told us we could sit wherever we wanted. Things started off great. I've worked at a neighborhood restaurant/bar with similar vibes, so I get the relaxed service style. Our server (Latina with curly-ish hair) came over quickly, got us waters, my beer, and took our appetizer order. We got Texas Twinkies, fried green tomatoes, mac and cheese, and truffle fries. After that, she went over to the bar, sat down, and started chatting with what I assume was the MOD. Everything came out except the truffle fries, which she must've forgotten. Once we finished the apps and my beer, we sat at the table for a while, waiting. No one came by to check if the food was okay, refill our waters, or ask if I wanted another beer. We tried to flag someone down, but no one noticed us. Finally, I got up and approached our server, who was still sitting at the bar. She just looked at me and then back down. Another server (white girl, brunette) said she'd be with us. We ordered brisket, ribs, burnt ends, and the missing truffle fries. The MOD delivered the food, but the experience went downhill from there. The brisket was great--soft, juicy, and flavorful. But the pork belly burnt ends were tough and not juicy at all, though they were seasoned well. The ribs were by far the worst. They tasted like they'd been made the day before and just reheated--dry and disappointing. To make things worse, I'm pretty sure our first server left around 5 PM when the shift changed, but no one told us or mentioned a handoff. The second server also left without saying anything--I saw her grab her jacket, say "bye guys" to the staff, and walk out. At that point, we had no idea who was taking care of us. After the disappointing meal, I had to get up again, this time to ask the new bartender (white girl, blonde) for a to-go box and the check. I boxed up the food myself, paid out with the MOD, and asked for a military discount, which he graciously gave. I felt bad only tipping about 10%, but I didn't even know who our server was for most of the meal. There was no communication, and honestly, the service was almost nonexistent. Before leaving, I asked the MOD if he had a business card or email for the GM, but he said he didn't. He asked if everything was okay, but I just said yes and left--I figured this should be handled at a higher level. I'm not expecting fine dining or fancy service--it's not that kind of place, and that's okay. I just wanted someone to check on us, communicate if they had to leave, and hand us off to someone else. And food that isn't dry. read more

Well second time eating here never again. One bartender she was coughing behind the bar Not covering up The other bartender she was putting her fingers inside the glass then fills the glass up And serves it to the customers Smoking behind the bar There is health codes against that What else are they doing? Don't eat here !! read more

Came here on Sunday and sat at the bar. We sat there with a blonde woman right in front of us who ignored us, no eye contact or greeting. She was doing inventory I think but would it kill her to say hello? Finally a male bartender greeted us and took care of our drinks. I really wanted to like this place but not sure we'll come back. read more