I still smell like delicious BBQ smoke while I'm writing this a few hours later. We have never been here, walked in wasn't busy told them this was our first time and they quickly started explaining the menu. I asked what thier favorites were and they gave us a few samples of the smoked meats. You buy the meat by the pound and then add sides. The food was amazing. The brisket was tender, turkey juicy and perfecty smoked and the sausage was my favorite, what a bold flavor. I had the Mac & cheese, hubby had okra and we shared 1/3 pound of turkey, sausage and brisket and an order of the stuffed jalapenos. It smelled so damn good I forgot to take a picture. All and all it beat the pants off of any BBQ joint in Shreveport Bossier (where I'm from). I'd go back tomorrow! A+ food, A+ service! read more

Good BarBQ. The restaurant is very clean and nice looking Great place to dine in. The staff is very helpful.

Delicious smoked meats and good sides, in a very comfortable and clean space. Counter and kitchen staff were helpful and friendly. The smoked chicken and sauces were my favorite, along with amazing baked beans. read more

I have only been in the building once, but it was ok. Upscale casual decor, the service (from my mom and brother who ordered the food) weren't entirely helpful, and the food was overpriced for mediocre quality. If I knew they were that bad, I would've just went to the Walmart across the street and got one of their sub sandwiches! (which are surprisingly good, but that's a review for another day.) read more

I got to go on a special lunch with a handsome guy. He chose Blue Ember. The staff is always friendly and helpful to make great recommendations. Can't go wrong with the pulled pork sandwich! But the brisket nachos are top notch! Very clean and great atmosphere. read more

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Really cute location, service was great, (all the kids were super kind) and our food was delicious! (We all got pulled pork) We were passing through the area this evening- found this place on Yelp. Highly recommend! read more

Order at the counter, then they fix your plate. 3 different sauces to add to your meat.. They also have a dessert counter with several yummy items. read more

Waste of money and they aren't even gonna give you what you paid for, ordered half a pound of ribs, a baked potaoe, corn and beans..... I got 3 soaking wet ribs with no sauce what so ever, I got a not partly cooked potatoe someone stabbed with something, I got non of the toppings to go with my potatoe or the corn and I didn't even get my beans.... Absolute and complete rip offs just out here stealing peoples money and serving up half ass slop read more

We enjoyed Blue Ember Smokehouse. I had the brisket and jalapeño and pineapple sausage with a sweet potato. My husband had the ribs and jalapeño and pineapple sausage with fried okra. My girls had a chickadee kids meal which was a chicken sandwich with a side and ice cream. I got a couple extra sides for them so we all tried the baked beans which are a traditional barbecue baked beans, green beans which were really good, and mac and cheese which is homemade. We all enjoyed what we had. It's very nice on the inside. I had to ask about 3 times for the extra sides that weren't included in a meal, but other than that there were no issues or hiccups. read more

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The food has been great every time I go. Meat is spectacular, salads are fresh, the waffles are delicious. The coleslaw and beans are not my favorite side but the potato salad is a must. Nice atmosphere and great service. read more

Food had the sampler all the meat was good. Didn't care for their baked beans they were very plain. Service was you walk up to the counter get your food and set down and get your own drink. Ambiance wasn't like a traditional bbq place. More like a modern diner. read more

We were there at a very slow time (1:30p). It's a cafeteria style serving arrangement. I'm currently handicapped on a knee-scooter and couldn't make the turn in their line without some back & forth. My wife had jalapeños & pineapple sausage, okra & baked beans. I ate ribs, string beans, & cole slaw. We agreed all was pretty good except for the cole slaw. Staff was very friendly, even the lady bussing tables. The water even tasted filtered which I was grateful of. We'll return to try a different menu item. read more

A bit pricey usually but I love Taco Tuesday because you get 3 tacos ( one brisket, one chicken and 1 pulled pork taco) with cheese, lettuce, sour cream, pico de gallo and chips and queso for $10.99! It's a bargain! I love the apple bbq sauce, it's my favorite! I love the brisket sandwiches also but they are $11.99 for one sandwich without any sides. If a side was included it would be super worth it! It's a lot to spend on one sandwich for me! But, it is delicious! They have the best brisket in town! It's not full of fat like our other well known bbq place is! A little skimpy on the sides! They are served in a 2-3 ounce container and sides should be at least a 4 ounce portion! read more

Blue Ember catered a wedding in Hope, Arkansas this past weekend, and let me say it was exceptional. I have worked over 200 weddings as the DJ, and this was the best BBQ and sides I've ever tasted! I also cook a lot, and Blue Ember does it right! Smoked sausage, brisket, pulled pork, beans, potato salad...all incredible! The staff was amazing as well. They make their own sausage and different flavors of BBQ sauce that made it all stand out! Really, really good! I ate too much and was miserable on the drive home! Grabbed some extra to eat for lunch on Sunday, and it was remarkable again! 10 stars! Don't even think about using anyone else! Best BBQ hands down. read more

The food is five star. When there is 19 dirty tables, and employees are playing on their phones. That includes the manager! read more

I will tell you the best things about it right off the bat. The sausage was VERY good, by-far the best part of the meal. The new building is beautiful and super nice. And the staff were very friendly. I really wanted to like this place, because I'm a barbecue guy. But, sorry to say, our meal wasn't good...and I wouldn't recommend it. I ordered a half pound of brisket and my wife ordered the Special Ops sandwich without the bread, so we could try all their meats. When it comes to barbecue, it's all about the meats for me...I couldn't care less about the sides, so I never mention them. And maybe, hopefully, we caught them on a bad night. My brisket looked OK, but it was dry as a bone, overcooked and tasteless. In fact, when they brought it to me it was drowned in barbecue sauce. I had them take it back and bring me brisket with no sauce. When a joint sauces their brisket before they serve it they are trying to hide a couple of things: too dry, tasteless, or both. This brisket was both. Not worth anywhere near their $29 a pound price. I can say I've been eating brisket at Naaman's Barbecue joint ever since they opened in a food truck at the gas station, and they've never had a bad brisket day when I've been there. Actually I even liked it better when they were in the gas station. Their brisket is currently $26 a pound and worth it. I'd much prefer Naaman's for brisket...and I've written them glowing reviews for their brisket and beef ribs in the past. When I want pork ribs I will still go to Silver Star Smokehouse or Big Jake's BBQ...and I've written Silver Star glowing reviews for their pork ribs in the past. I do not like the brisket at Silver Star or Big Jake's...only the pork ribs. The pork ribs at Blue Ember were not cooked long enough, were very fatty and tasteless, looked like no rub at all. The pork butt wasn't good, dry and had no smoky taste at all. You had to slather them both in barbecue sauce to eat them. Actually none of the meats we tried were smoky tasting, just kinda blah, like the taste you get from propane smokers. Blue Ember just reminded me of your typical Arkansas pork barbecue joint...but most of them can at least do some pretty good ribs. When we ordered I asked for "1/2 lb brisket from the point". Briskets have two ends, the point, which is fattier and more flavorful, and the flat, which has very little fat. When the point end of a brisket is cooked properly that fat will render into the meat giving it great taste and making it very juicy. The guy who took my order had no idea what I meant, so he asked "dry or moist". Of course, I said moist, thinking he'd know that meant the point. But it was cold and very dry...overcooked dry! And it wasn't from the point end. I will admit, I've been called a brisket snob...and I basically rate every barbecue joint on their brisket. I have been to all the great central Texas barbecue joints known for great brisket. In fact, one year we ate at 35 of the top 50 barbecue joints in Texas, as rated by Texas Monthly magazine. I've been smoking brisket for 40 years, so I have eaten a lot of brisket in my life. And some people around here need to know, you NEVER put barbecue sauce on brisket...unless it's so dry you can't eat it without sauce, as Blue Ember's brisket was last night. My thought on brisket is never eat it outside of central Texas, except at Naaman's in Texarkana and City Butcher in Springfield, MO. I also think Blue Ember needs to create some barbecue "plates" to add to the menu, like most barbecue joints have...like 1 meat and 2 sides, 2 meats and 2 sides, 3 meats and 2 sides, a brisket plate, a rib plate, etc. When I first go to a new barbecue joint I want to try all their meats, and shouldn't have to order a sandwich (Special Ops at Blue Ember) to do that. Give me a barbecue plate. Whereas their entire menu at this time is a la carte. I don't like paying $42 for a barbecue dinner and only like the sausage. My backyard brisket, beef ribs, pork butt, pork belly, and pork ribs are much better. I can only hope Blue Ember Smokehouse gets much better. There is plenty of room for improvement. read more

Blue Ember Smokehouse - Salad Near Me - Texarkana, Texas

We weren't too sure about this place since it was astride the highway but it was super tasty and the place was spotless . Afterwards the owner who had been working on a new chili recipe brought out a small sample and I hope to go back here soon since it was a winner read more

That brisket is to die for. The sides, while a la cart are also good with a potato salad that is more like a ranch flavor rather than the old mayo/mustard type. And the brisket twisters are very tasty too. I say please give them a try if you are serious about your BBQ! read more

THIS is the kind of Texas BBQ joint I am used to! Finally, Texarkana! First off, you walk up and can smell the smoke as you walk by the giant smokers in a screened-in room. Amazing! Then you walk in and go directly to the counter where you get to order your meat by the lb, which is AWESOME! Then you go and pick your sides, and desserts if you want! The associates were kind! Now... the meat... BEST RIBS WE HAVE EVER HAD! And we've been to BBQ Restaurants between Texas, NM, AZ, and CA. Not smothered in sauce and fall off the bone. Flavor amazing. Brisket was good! Jalapeño/pineapple sausage was AMAZING! You MUST try the brisket twisters! Toasted jalapeno filled with decadent brisket & cream cheese, wrapped in season bacon 2 for $2.99 Overall we thought the food was amazing, service was good, and we'll be back! read more

Not as good as back yard BBQ. Way too expensive for its for people that really don't know nothing about BBQ people with no common sense

We were looking for somewhere different to eat. Came across the Blue Ember. As soon as we get out of the vehicle, I could smell the smoke from the smoker. I had the Special Ops, it's a sampler of all the meats. My wife had the Tuesday night taco special. The atmosphere was great and love the way the place was made. Texarkana needs more restaurants like these. read more

The best brisket I have ever ate! It will melt in your mouth with tenderness and flavor. Do yourself a favor and try it. The absolute best service also. read more

Our hotel recommended a different restaurant but it had a long wait list so luckily for us we found Blue Ember. We had to order from the counter but they have a very good menu & our food was delicious. The staff was very nice. The sitting area was clean & they pick up your trash for you. I would definitely eat there again. read more

Great food & service! Price is comparable to other bbq establishments in Texarkana. They have added some great desserts and the baked potatoes along with beans and other sides are so good. The variety of meat is wonderful along with how it is cooked in giant smokers and a variety of different bbq sauces to choose from. Self serve drinks available. read more

Blue Ember Smokehouse - Margaret Jefferies enjoyed food at Blue Embor - Salad Near Me - Texarkana, Texas

It was amazingly the only smokehouse open on a Sunday in TexArkana ... I thought I wasn't in the state of Texas any more. Brisket was moist and tender with nice smoke. Multiple bbq sauces for those that need it. Different sides, bar, and football available. read more

Very good food and friendly staff . Plenty of food with great flavor and texture, but they need to have combo options.

The food was delish!! Between our party we tried the brisket baked potato, pineapple jalapeño sausage, Chickadee, and the pulled pork sandwich. For sides we had cole slaw, potato salad, corn on the cob and the "Texas Twinkies" (that's what we call them at least) and it was all so good. The Apple bbq sauce was AHHHH-Mazing!!!!! read more

Nice surprise Brisket was moist and tensor with a great smoky flavor Turkey breast was flavorful and juicy Will return again read more

This is a fairly new restaurant but the food and service is amazing and I would recommend this place