The food is always fresh and tasty. The service is A+. Catering is always on time, Thanks to Casey!

Once I informed the two employees behind the counter I was my first time, they took the time to provide a brief explanation of their offerings. They also suggested the plate dinners were ideal for a single diner. While I considered the ribs plate, I went with my favorite, the brisket. Unfortunately, they had run out of fried okra, so I chose the vegetables and barbecue beans for sides. Do bread, I opted do the jalapeño corn bread. When I was about to pay, I grabbed one of the banana pudding cups. My intent was to sample the sides before I had the brisket. After the first bite of the squash, I could not stop eating. Half the squash was gone by the time I started on the beans. The beans were just as scrumptious. The brisket was okay. A significant amount was dry; not too dry to fetch the barbecue sauce. The jalapeño corn bread provided more flavor than heat. Finally, the banana pudding was also okay. There were enough sliced bananas to cover the bottom of the cup. If it meant smaller sized wafers, I would have preferred more pieces. Fortunately, the pudding itself had a strong banana flavor. read more

Bartley's Bar-B-Que - 1 Meat Plate, Brisket - Barbeque Near Me - Grapevine, Texas

I haven't been there in about 40 years, but remember it as excellent bbq. Glad to see it's still in business, but at a new location.

I was in the area for a dental hygiene conference and one of my patients who lived in this area told me that I MUST try this place out before heading back to FL. I'm so glad I did! I went came around 3pm on a Saturday and thankfully it wasn't too busy, however I decided to order for take out since I had to get back to my Airbnb. It's pretty spacious and they have a lot of tables, plenty of parking on the plaza. The staff was very friendly and helpful, I had no idea what to get but decided to go with the 2 meats and went with the chopped brisket and chicken breast, both wow so delicious. For my sides I went with the carrots and Mac & cheese. I was told by the staff that the carrots is one of their best and they did not lie! Even if you're not a carrots fan, wow they're soo good! I love Mac and cheese so of course I had to try theirs. I just have to say writing this review is making me upset knowing I can't have this again until I go visit Texas again.. Wah I definitely recommend any local or tourist in the area if you're looking for a great bbq place, I know when I come back I'll be going back! read more

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Grapevine, like the whole metroplex has become inundated with barbecue restaurants, and I have pretty much tried them all. Bartley's, a Grapevine original, is and has remained one of the best. Todays special was a Sandwich Plate, with 2 sides, for $8.99. You can choose any meat but their Chicken Breast is what's up! With it, I ordered fries and peach cobbler. Yum! The service at Bartley's is always great! Friendly folks serving up great food, what is not to like about that? The interior is pretty classical Texas barbecue joint. Nothing overly fancy, just wood and brick and a few horns hanging on the wall. It makes for a comfortable and down home ambiance to enjoy your meal. read more

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The ribs were tender and fall off the bone with a good flavor. The bbq beans were decent, but the green beans could've used some flavor. The jalapeño cheddar cornbread muffins were good. The pecan cobbler was good. They were extremely friendly with fast service. The restaurant was small but nice and quite busy with both eat in and take out customers. Enjoyed it! read more

the service was amazing and i loved the sausage. mom has the mini rib plate and it was enough for her. took home links and chopped brisket for hubby and he loved it. definitely going back again. read more

Bartley's Bar-B-Que - Mini Plate- ribs - Barbeque Near Me - Grapevine, Texas

We dine here frequently, last time was a week or so ago, just now getting around to doing the review! Let me start by saying we love Bartleys! While virtually everybody else charges (for barbecue) by the half pound, Bartley still charges by the pound... and their pound prices are typically less than everybody else half pound price! I also like that Bartleys has jalapeño cheese, hot sausage, which I cannot find in several other places. All of their sides are very good, the only thing that's missing is ice cream. Unfortunately, they are popular and the line, sometimes is long and moves slowly. But once you get to where you can order, they do an excellent job! They are located inside of a strip shopping center and are not open on Mondays. The interior is rustic, which fits with what they're doing. However, it's clean and well-maintained! It is hands down, my favorite barbecue place! If you want the best value you can possibly get for barbecue this is where you should go! read more

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My go to brisket in Grapevine. Hands down better value and flavor than Hard Eight's brisket.

Solid bbq for an incredible price. Also some of the friendliest service in the Grapevine/Southlake area.

Food was fantastic. Service was great. Place was clean What more could you ask for?! Highly recommend this place. read more

Food is amazing. Ohhh their brisket moist and tender. Love it. Fries are hand cut and fresh. Love their Mac n cheese too. Service is great; nice people. Will go back many times!!! read more

I came here for dinner since my hotel was nearby. I did come here late (around 7:30 PM) so they were sold out of some items. I ordered the 3 meat combo plate which comes with two sides and bread (dinner rolls or cornbread). I chose the sliced brisket (marbled), smoked sausage, and pork ribs for the 3 meats. We also ordered the coleslaw, the mac and cheese, and the corn for sides. The brisket was a bit dry even though we didn't choose lean. The smoked sausage, the mac and cheese, and the ribs were delicious. The dinner rolls were buttery and fluffy. The coleslaw and corn tasted a bit old. The food didn't seem as fresh but we did come pretty late in the day. FYI - you get a free side when you order a combo meal with Yelp check-in. read more

This place is just absolutely amazing. Food, service, ambiance are all 10/10. I have been looking for a good BBQ spot in Grapevine and this is the one! You cannot beat how delicious the food is, how affordable it is compared to other places, and most importantly how happy it leaves you & your stomach afterwards! Please, please come give this place a try! :) read more

When we pulled up to the Resturant there was a large family who had just eaten and said "get ready for a great dinner". This got us excited. The employees working the line were welcoming and obviously enjoyed being at work and serving their customers. The smell when you walked was amazing! The food on the line all looked fresh and they had a nice variety of sides. My husband got the three meat plate which comes with two sides and a roll. For under $15.00 it was a great value. I had the catfish basket served on Fridays only for $12.99. It is served with fries, hush puppies, and two sides. The catfish was absolutely delish. It came out piping hot, and the tarter sauce was also great. The fries unfortunately were pretty soggy. I did not eat them, and would ask to sub one of the sides from the line next time. Overall, this is a fantastic place for a filling value dinner. We both had enough to bring home leftovers for another meal. read more

Bartley's Bar-B-Que - Catfish dinner and three meat plate - Barbeque Near Me - Grapevine, Texas

best overall flavor of bbq in the grapevine southlake area that I have tried. ribs are full of glaze and tasty, brisket? yummy... bread? delicious.. corn bread? oh my!! chicken? the best... I am definitely coming back. we order bulk, group of 10 people. and the meat guy was funny and nice. read more

Bartley's Bar-B-Que - Left overs... - Table with various plates of leftover barbecue food, including ribs, chicken, and sides such as mashed potatoes and coleslaw. Drinks in cups and utensils are also present, indicating a recent meal at a barbecue restaurant. - Barbeque Near Me - Grapevine, Texas

The perfect stop for some authentic Texas BBQ! This hole in the wall spot was filled with the kindest people who helped us pick out some great things from their menu. It's super casual, and they stack your picks on a tray for you and you seat yourself. Everything was excellent - from the pulled pork to the perfectly grilled chicken, the BBQ flavors are exactly what you want out of Texas! The banana pudding was a great choice, and so was the Mac and cheese. Loved it! read more

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Lunch time on a Wednesday, half chicken with a side of cabbage and a side of carrots. Chicken had good flavor, not a lot of smoke taste though. The cabbage was very good and carrots were not too sweet. The ice tea went down great with everything and the price was perfect! read more

Our favorite local place to eat on Thursday. The chicken fried steak is seasoned well. Good portion and ratio of steak to crispy fried coating. It's sooo good. The Cajun turkey is our favorite. Yummmmmm! read more

Everything. Eat in or take out it's all good. Excellent loaded baked potato, ahhhhh the ribs fall off the bone!

This place has some of the best BBQ sauce I've had since I've moved here. One thing that also makes this place memorable, is the spicy corn bread. I wasn't a fan of the heat in the bread, nor not being informed that it was spicy, but I found the spicy corn bread very unique! The BBQ sauce was obviously the highlight for me, as with the meat. The brisket was absolutely delicious and very memorable. They have a friendly team working here. We came at a pretty busy evening with tables needing cleaning, but it's understandable with the amount of customers that day. The side of green beans and macaroni was 'okay'. The sides tasted very generic. However, with BBQ sauce and meat THAT delectable, you know where they put their investments! Great service, great BBQ sauce and fantastic meat. I'll be thinking of this place next time we're in the area! read more

Bartley's Bar-B-Que - Delicious BBQ sauce and tasty brisket, with spicy corn bread and two 'okay' sides. - Barbeque Near Me - Grapevine, Texas

We did a take away order for a lunch meeting today. The Bartley's team was so totally helpful. Food was amazing, my team loved it. Thanks do much! read more

The catering team is top notch. They were to serve us breakfast, but lost power in the morning due to a storm. Power came back and they served us a hot, tasty breakfast with only a little delay. Thanks for pushing through. Your team are rock stars. read more

This is such a hidden gem of a barbeque restaurant. Their brisket is tender, their sausage is delicious, their spicy BBQ sauce has a kick to it, and the prices are a great value for what you get. We will definitely be back here the next time we are in the area. read more

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Fantastic food and a more then fair price!! About the only place we go because it is great everytime! Look at this pile of meat, almost too much to eat at one sitting. This and two side is a way full meal. Can't wait to go back read more

Bartley's Bar-B-Que - Great food and a more then fait price. This is a poolboy. Fantastic - A white oval plate contains sliced smoked brisket with a bun placed on top, served on a wooden table. The brisket appears tender with visible smoke ring and bark. A person wearing a blue shirt is partially visible in the background, sitting at the table. The setting suggests a casual dining environment, likely at a barbecue restaurant. - Barbeque Near Me - Grapevine, Texas

Had 2 meat plate, brisket and jalapeño sausage. Honestly, the sausage was ok, but clearly store bought and the brisket was absolutely the worst brisket I've ever had in my entire life. Makes Dickies look like 5 star BBQ. I have no idea how you can mess up a brisket that bad. Also, I've had better potato salad out of a tub from WalMart. Just flat out flavorless. I have no idea where all these 5 star reviewers were eating. It was just awful. read more

I was in town for a family vacation, and we were looking for a local BBQ place. Came across Bartley's and had the best experience. Everyone in there was so friendly and the food was amazing! Lots of options and sides. Definitely recommend stopping in, if you are in the area! read more

Bartley's Bar-B-Que - Chopped brisket, jalapeño cheese sausage, Mac n cheese, baked beans, jalapeño mozzarella wedges - Two red trays on a wooden table each contain a barbecue meal with a pulled pork sandwich topped with a bun, macaroni and cheese, and fried chicken tenders with barbecue sauce. The trays are set in a casual restaurant setting with chairs and tables visible in the background. - Barbeque Near Me - Grapevine, Texas

Drove past this place a couple of days ago and just had to get in here while in town. Plans were thwarted by an ice storm but I made time on the way to the airport and boy am I glad I stopped in!! The food is incredible, perfectly proportioned and some of the best, melt in your mouth, pulled pork I've had in a long while! Stopped in about 2:30pm so it was quiet but food was incredibly fresh and piping hot. Lots of carry out orders. And the staff...friendly as friendly can be! I got a little history from a guy as he lovingly sliced some brisket for me and a "light up your day" smile from the cutie serving up the sides. Add some great music and you have a wonderful break from the day. Do your soul a favor, if they have cinnamon rolls, grab yourself one, you won't regret the sweet treat after stuffing your face with yummy bbq! If you're in the area, stop by. You'll find good food, friendly faces and a nice break from the days grind. read more

Bartley's Bar-B-Que - Sliced Brisket, Pulled Pork, Mac & Cheese side, Zucchini & Squash Side and a Cinnamon Roll - Barbeque Near Me - Grapevine, Texas

My son and I grabbed lunch here on a whim - amazing! The meat melted in your mouth and the sides were true southern sides. The staff were so friendly. Can't get bbq like this in Denver and next trip, we'll be back! read more

I yelped best BBQ in Grapevine and this popped up. Friday's special was a 2 meat or ribs or catfish and 2 sides for $11.99. I ordered the chopped brisket and jalapeño cheese sausage with fried okra and mixed veggies with a cornbread muffin. Everything was delicious! The brisket was tender and the spicy BBQ was the best! The sweet sauce on the sausage was a great combo. My hubby ordered the pork ribs with coleslaw and pinto beans. The ribs were tender and flavorful. Again, the spicy sauce rocks! The coleslaw had apples in it and was delicious as well as the pinto beans - tender and juicy. For our first time we were impressed! We'll definitely be back when we're in town. read more

Another disappointing BBQ joint.I hate to say it but this place is average at best.I got the three meat plate with ribs,brisket and jalapeño sausage.My two sides were baked beans and potato salad.Let's start off with the brisket.It was supposed to be sliced but mine was in little chunks and it was dry and chewy.I was watching him when he was cutting it and I think he was cutting it wrong.Either way it wasn't too good.On to the ribs.They were ok but a little dry.Last but not least the sausage.Not bad but nothing special.Now to the sides.The beans were pretty good.As far as the potato salad it was a little to chunky for me and it seemed like it was store bought.One thing I will say they give you enough to eat.And their prices are pretty reasonable for BBQ.I guess this place is ok if you live around here but I wouldn't go out of my way. read more

First-timers, which is shameful since we've lived in Grapevine for many years. We each had a 2-meat plate: both with sliced brisket and one each of sausage and jalapeño sausage. I loved that the server asked for our preference for the leaner or the fattier part of the brisket. The meats were all delicious with ample portions, and the sauces and sides (cole slaw, mac & cheese, and pinto beans) were also very good. Prices very reasonable. Service was very welcoming and helpful. Dining area was clean, orderly and comfortable. Highly recommend! read more

Bartley's is the very first place I experienced Texas BBQ and so I may be biased but I love this place. I have never had anything I bad here but my favorite is the chopped beef sandwich or the ribs. The staff is always extremely sweet and even though we only go once every 3 months or so they know us and get my girls a big bowl of pickles (their favorite thing about Bartley's). They also always make recommendations on how to order to get the biggest bang for the buck which is something I appreciate. Another bonus is on some nights of the week they do a live music sort of thing with the same guy. He'll take recommendations and does an excellent job interacting with the customers as well as the children such as asking their favorite country songs. I love this place and you should definitely check it out if you're in the Grapevine area looking for BBQ. read more

Bartley's Bar-B-Que - Kids plate with Pulled Pork - Barbeque Near Me - Grapevine, Texas

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Great first experience! Came in on a Friday at 8 and instantly greeted and given samples of all their meats to help decide! David and another girl I can't remember her name were extremely helpful and kind! Delicious food and I will definitely be back. We finished every last bite. There was wonderful karaoke going too! read more

Bartley's Bar-B-Que - Finished our meals! - Barbeque Near Me - Grapevine, Texas

Bartley's is a great place for real Texas BBQ in the DFW area and my overall score is 4.5/5. I opted for the 3 meat 2 side option to sample as much as I can from the place. Meats:- 1) Sliced beef - Tender and falling apart, had a great smoke ring and the smoke flavor was overwhelming (in a good way) with each bite. The only downside was that it was lacking seasoning, which was a let down. 2) Ham - A generous portion of sliced ham, tender and very flavorful. 3) Hot Links - Perfectly juicy, with a snap back and a good burn. Sides:- 1) Fried okra - Golden brown, without a thick batter, which was great because I love okra and the taste and integrity of the ingredient was maintained while still retaining the all-important crunch. 2) Coleslaw - Was just fine, generic like you would expect from most places. The meal also came with BBQ sauce (which was a saver for the beef) and a very soft bread roll. Overall, I would totally recommend Bartley's if you were in the DFW area and craving some 'cue. read more

Bartley's Bar-B-Que - Barbeque Near Me - Grapevine, Texas

Just discovered this gem! The brisket is so juicy with a nice Smokey taste. The best part it will not break the bank. I now have a new lunch spot! read more

Went in intending to give their brisket and ribs a try. Stood at the counter looking at the sad trays of stale looking food in the warmer. After about five minutes, I decided to cut my losses and go elsewhere. Food didn't look too appealing. read more

I love some good Texas BBQ especially when it's served by friendly patrons. The bbq sauce is served in hot bins - I tried the regular and spicy and loved them both. A huge portion of brisket came on my potato for a very affordable price! Easy 5/5. read more

Bartley's Bar-B-Que - Baked Potato with Brisket - Barbeque Near Me - Grapevine, Texas

Never expected BBQ this good from a mini-mall location. Staff gives you the welcome to our "family kitchen" kind of feeling and portions are well worth the price. Honestly, this place can set a higher price point and have lots of customers. Don't waste your time at the nearby resorts (Great Wolf or Gaylord) when you can have some great Texas BBQ down the road. read more

Bartley's Bar-B-Que - Ribs, brisket, jalapeño tater tots and greens. - Barbeque Near Me - Grapevine, Texas

My mom is crying because the love I have for her cooking has just been betrayed. This food was absolutely fantastic and is hands down THE best BBQ I've had in Texas. And I'm shamed to say I've tried a lot. We came for a late lunch and what appeared to be the owner was serving us. One of my work friends asked what was best. He replied that the brisket and ribs sold the best but he actually loved the pork roast and jalapeno sausage. So he then orders something else. We both then promptly gave him a hard time. It showed that he had great character. Later he came around to every patron and meaningfully asked how it went. He was sincerely interested in the customer experience. I went all out and sampled my friends orders. So there's a lot and I'm still suffering from a protein overdose. Most of the above I tried, but I wish I filled in all four that he recommended. Green beans - well done but safely in the fairway. Roll was super fresh, fluffy and tasty. Onions on the side were nice and sweet. That's it with the above average. Everything else was exceptional. The brisket was great. Amongst the best that I've had. Perfectly smokey, falls completely apart readily. No need for BBQ sauce, but they had three flavors. I tried the regular and they should bottle it for sales. The pork loin was super moist, perfectly cooked, and beyond my literary abilities. I may have had a religious moment. My dork work mate missed out here. The regular sausage was off the charts. It was a polish flavored sausage and I wish I could find more of this close to me. I'd be ordering it for many future meals. One of the other buddies ordered this jalapeno tater tot thing because the cashier recommended it. Well I do too! The only disappointment of the visit was that I didn't order that one. The baked beans were just so good that I'm now disowned. I used to hold my mother's baked beans as the high water mark. No more. Sweet, thick, and cooked with brisket. Finally, I topped off my stomach's capacity with some of the pecan cobbler. Made by the bakery next door and they too should get a few stars on this one alone. They've been raved about for so long that we had no time getting in, ordering and being seated. It is a long time great place and if you are looking around for a place - try this one out. read more

Bartley's Bar-B-Que - Wow! Brisket & pork loin was exceptional. So was the sausage. Wish I had the girth to have also tried the pork ribs. - Barbeque Near Me - Grapevine, Texas