Back in the family..............Finally Great BBQ in Clifton. Nice folks, Excellent food and good atmosphere for a BBQ place.

Second time here and was better than remembered. Bbq was smoked to to perfection and given a large portions. Pinto beans are some best I've had. Cole slaw and potato salad were tasty. The employees are super friendly to round out a great dining experience. One of few resultants that have heard other customers say "food was great, I'll be back". I know we will. read more

Bunkhouse Barbeque - Two meat combo with Ribs, sausage, potato salad and Texas toast - Barbeque Near Me - Clifton, Texas

Outstanding small town BBQ, highly recommended. The best: brisket, ribs, pork loin (on Friday only), pinto beans, fried okra. Not our faves: sausage (a bit dry), slaw (unusual flavor) Generous portions, friendly service, lots of parking. read more

Excellent service and food. I'm here in Clifton once a year and make sure this restaurant is on my list for lunch. Everything is fresh and hot. Prices are very good and amount of serving is generous. read more

Bunkhouse Barbeque - Lunch 2 meat plate - Barbeque Near Me - Clifton, Texas

We stopped in for some BBQ. I don't know why this place isn't more busy. The brisket was great. Nice smoke ring and great flavor. Not overly fatty like most places and tender. read more

Just had lunch at Bunkhouse BBQ and we've never been happier! They know what they are doing here. We both got the regular sliced brisket sandwich, chips and potato salad. The brisket was smoked to perfection and so flavorful. The potato salad was very good. Portions were generous. The bag of chips was a regular sized bag, not the tiny kindergarten size. The sweet tea was on point. It wasn't overly sweet. The very talented Owner/Pitmaster is super friendly as was other staff. What a gem!! We will definitely be back!! read more

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I love their ribs...Always juicey fresh tasting Their fried okra is excellent and large portions..I always feel like i get my moneys worth..the BarBQ sauce is Excellent! Customer service is top notch! They even deliver if you ask with Flamingo Delivery! Great place in Clifton to eat in or out! read more

Stopped in based on the many good reviews, and they were spot-on. The price for a brisket plate was cheap by 2024 standards. The brisket was perfectly cooked and quite delicious. We mixed two BBQ sauce flavors together and liked it better than any of the three sauces by themselves. I love fried okra and was pleasantly surprised at how much I got. The pinto beans were very good and tasted like pinto beans; they weren't over-seasoned as many places do. Friendly employees completed the home run. We'll be back! read more

This place was incredible! The food was so yummy! The BBQ was great - brisket lean and tender, falling off the bone ribs, and the jalapeño sausage was spicy and tasty. The real surprise was the sides. The fries were just right, the potato salad was good and the fried okra was the best I've ever had. And the amazing part is that the people were nicer than the food was good. They checked on us several times and were as sweet as can be. I'll be honest - the place is like a hole in the wall (and I mean that in the best possible way). I could totally see it in Diners, Drive-Ins, and Drives - and I'm sure Guy would LOVE it! if you and down this way you owe it to yourself to stop by! read more

this BBQ joint is back! for awhile there it was Bill Miller level but the new pitmaster has talent. we will be going back on the regular. The brisket is well smoked and the sauce is delicious. read more

I had the Fish but it was very salty. The service was slow. Don't think I'll be back read more

I ordered pulled pork and brisket and sides of potato salad and cole slaw. It was all great! Large portions. Would definitely return! read more

The food is absolutely AMAZING!!!‍ Service was very fast and they also offer pickup orders!

OK, first of all, I will admit that we're BBQ snobs. We have eaten at some of the very best BBQ places in Texas. So keep that in mind. The BBQ was ok. Not real Smoky. It was lean (as requested), but a bit on the dry side. Ribs were good. Sauce was a little sweet. The workers never washed their hands. I'm kind of a germ freak, especially after Covid. The women's restrroom was clean. One of the workers looked like she had been hit in the face with a tackle box (lip piercings). She also had pink and green hair. Not sure what that was all about. The credit card machine automatically asks for a tip, even though you have to wait in a line to get your food and they request that you clean your table. The Flat screen TV had featured male and female wrestling. Ugh. And it was LOUD. Ugh. The big winner of the day was Rick's homemade cheesecake. A little pricey, but i expect to pay more for homemade and it was homemade! Considering everything, the good and the bad, I'm giving Bunkhouse BBQ a 3 star rating. read more

Ordered their bunkhouse platter with 3 meat. Ordered sliced brisket, ribs and barbecued chicken . Cashier said their bbq chicken would just be wings for the plate. With potatoes salad and okra with a coke to drink. Err ok. Well! The wings were fried, no okra, rib wasn't good tasting, brisket was inedible. On the first bite of it this meat I could just chew a couple times and had to spit it out and wipe my tongue off it was that bad. From that point we just trashed the $22 and change food and left. ( could not imagine trying to give what we didn't touch to anyone else) would not recommend at all. read more

Saw the ratings as a good place. Stopped in around 5:30pm to try. I ordered 3-plate meat...ribs, brisket, and sausage. The okra and potato salad were great. Meats were not. Sausage and brisket were dry. Meat on the ribs were very chewy and tough....hard to get the meat off the bone. My friend had ribs and turkey and his turkey was dry. Despite this, the flavor of the meat was fine. The staff was rather standoffish and they seemed to goof around with horseplay. Because of the good ratings, I'll probably give another try when back in the area down the road. But, I just don't know.... read more

Absolutely an excellent meal for the price. May not be the best brisket on Earth but it's right up there in the top notch. Sides for excellent. Price was fair. read more

Wonderful family owned BBQ place! Phenomenal food, family friendly, quality service, super respectful, 1000% recommend.Their brisket is fall apart tender and their ribs and sausage is also divine, not to mention the wonderful sides! read more

Stopped here on our way from Lubbock to Houston. Family had brisket, sausage, and turkey sabdwiches along with corn nuggets (think fried cream corn) and fried okra. Loved it all, except the brisket (it was just ok - would have preferred more flavor - seemed saltless). The regular BBQ sauce made the brisket sandich way better - nice balance of vinegar and sweet. The service was really great and the place is nice and COVID clean and spaced out nicely. I would definitely try it again and give the brisket another shot - plus I want to try the ribs. read more

Awesome food, great staff!!!! A must if you are passing through Clifton!!! My hubby and I have been here several times and we will be back. We're probably going to get dessert to go tonight, cheesecake and peach cobbler read more

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We have visited a few times in the past and we're pretty much pleased with the food. This time however it was absolutely horrible. We ordered the family pack with an extra half pound of sausage. We ordered Cole slaw and beans as the sides but received potato salad instead of beans. The brisket must have been what was left in that pan because of the amount of fat grease that saturated the meat as well as several chunks of the burnt outer skin that would chip a tooth if the attempt would have been made to eat it. We ask the question if onions and pickles still came with the order and the reply was yes but we did not receive these items. This visit has discouraged a return trip because it appears that it's hit and miss and when the price has gone up and the lack of concern for quantity has gone down I dont believe it's worth the chance. read more

Super sliced brisket, ribs, onion rings, fried okra and coleslaw. Delicious bbq sauces. Very friendly place. Definitely worth a stop.

Chopped beef sandwich was fantastic, and the sides were delicious! Found on a drive out by lake and didn't regret stopping! Coming from a "foodie"! 4 stars! Stop on in and grab some great BBQ food! read more

So, I stopped here after visiting BSR Cable Park and went to see relatives in Clifton. The food here is good and the ambiance is what you'd expect in a smaller town. Decent decor and facilities. The brisket sandwich and peach cobbler I had were very good. This is definitely worth a return trip! read more

Finished working in the area and was starving. Previous day I had just "ok" bbq, so I was ready for something better. Stopped by to an almost empty restaurant about 11:30, it did quickly fill up though. As we pulled up and opened the car door, you could taste the brisket just by the amazing smell. I imagine heaven will smell the same. Had the brisket/turkey with sides of fried okra and corn nuggets. Tender doesn't begin to describe the meats. The turkey was so juicy and tender, melted in your mouth. Even a newborn baby could have eaten it. Not just tender, but savory as well. Then tackled the brisket. Literally cut it using the back of the plastic knife. It fell apart. Almost needed a spoon to scoop it up. Good Smokey flavor as well. Just needs a bit more spice, salt n pepper, maybe some cayenne too. I did grab the spicy bbq sauce as well. It is ok. It does have a hint of sweet and too much Tabasco flavor. Next was the fried okra. Not too much batter , good overall. Last was the corn nuggets. Little balls of corn battered and fried. They were very tasty as well, with a nice hint of sweet corn. Even though I was full, i still had the peach cobbler for dessert. I should have added the scoop of ice cream as well to make it perfect. The crust was great, buttery and thick. I finished it all, then waddled out the door. read more

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The ribs were extremely salty and the wrap was more like throw throw in a tortilla, it fell apart. The sausage was good, but I would not eat here again. The staff seemed nice except for the whispering gossiping amongst one another. I would not recommend spending that much money for what we got. read more

The brisket sandwich was good. The potato salad was good and a generous portion for the small size. I would definitely eat here again if in the area. The staff was nice and attentive as well. read more

Moist brisket. Good customer service with a smile! Went through the drive thru before they closed and the lady treated me like I was her first customer! read more

First time stopping in. If was Friday night. All you can eat catfish for $11.99. I really enjoyed the catfish. First time trying it in Texas. Will try a few other Friday night all you can eat catfish places before I settle on one. Definitely will be back another day to try brisket and pulled pork. read more

I'll give it a solid 2 stars since it didn't kill me. The sliced brisket was dry and tasteless & tough, sausage the same way. BBQ sauce was a thickened sugar slurry. Gave the balance to the dog when we got home. She ate half of it and affirmed the 2 stars. read more

Very good. Quick service. Sliced beef and chopped beef sandwiches. Regular sandwiches rather large piled high with meat. Pickle and onion bar. Three kinds of bbq sauce. All good. Mayo and mustard potato salad with sweet pickles. Was very good. Clean up after yourself. Moderate to inexpensive. read more

Best BBQ stop anywhere! My favorite is the smoked turkey breast. Best fried pickles too! Love the sauces and the wrap sandwiches. The staff is so friendly and awesome. Great job Bunkhouse! read more

Only been to a couple of bbq places in Texas it taste better than Salt lick. There staff is friendly and there sweat tea is awesome. This right here is a bigger plate of brisket. They give bigger portions than rudys and salt lick. read more

Bunkhouse Barbeque - Barbeque Near Me - Clifton, Texas

When you do it right, nothing else matters. Texas is known for a lot of things, and good barbecue is one of the top three when it comes to food. If you visit Texas and you do not eat great barbecue, a big juicy steak, or amazing Tex-Mex, you definitely did something wrong. With that said, while there are no shortages of BBQ joints, "great" barbecue is often missed. I love to read glowing reviews about barbecue joints in Texas from prominent critics; however, I have failed to see one that covers Bunkhouse Barbeque in Clifton, Texas. This could be because of the lack of ambience. Or, it could be due to the location. Whatever the reason, it is not because of the food. If you want to experience some of the best barbecue in Texas, make your way to Clifton and stop in at the Bunkhouse. This is old school barbecue with old school everything. Sure, you will be parking in a dirt lot. Sure, the floor is a bit uneven in places. OK, the décor may not be superb. However, I don't eat dirt, the floor, or the décor. I eat great food... and this place has some of the most succulent, well smoked barbecue I have ever tasted. And, my friend, that is saying a lot. The ribs are perfection with a nice darkened shell, yet tender and juicy to the bone. The brisket has a perfect smoke ring and is also very tender and juicy. The pulled pork will melt in your mouth and not floss your teeth with tough strands. So, if you want to try some of the best barbecue Texas has to offer, don't skip this place. If you do, then you are comparing very good to very good while missing the great. read more

On my way to Houston I saw this place just sitting on the side of the road, so, I made a U turn and decided to check it out. Its a very simple place, very simple decor, but very good BBQ. I got the three meat plate, and it was VERY reasonably priced. I have to say, this is one of my top 3 BBQ places that I have eaten while in Texas. The ribs had a very good smoke flavor, they were tender, juicy and the meat just fell off the bone. read more

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Definitely worth stopping in for the sliced BBQ sandwich...The BBQ sauce is good but very different. It's made with a honey or molasses (I think) I asked but he said it was a secret. Very friendly people...I will be back in the next time I'm in the big city of Clifton. read more

Bunkhouse Barbeque - That smoke ring - Barbeque Near Me - Clifton, Texas

I consider this to be a very fine barbeque choice that is a bit off the beaten path. You will have to drive 35 miles west of Waco on Highway 6 to Clifton, Texas to sample the tasty ribs. The dark finish and texture on these beauties make these some of the best in this region. The Bunkhouse (254.675.8409) sits on the south side of the 6 just before you get into Clifton. There is a sign about a mile before get to the dirt driveway. The restaurant is furnished with many country paintings, curious old farming tools, saws, a guitar, horseshoes, and much more hanging from the walls. To enhance the central Texas atmosphere, country music is played in the background and the owner wears a cowboy hat, wranglers, and boots while he cuts the meat in front of you. His line of patter and country customer service is among the best in the west. Also interesting were the TV sets that seem to be a part of some strange performance art or broadcast from space. If you figure out what they are doing, let me know. The ribs are the real star here. They come with a sweet glaze applied but I usually ask that they delete it. The portions of sliced brisket, ribs, ham, and sausage are very large. Sandwiches are packed with meat. The sides are all OK but nothing exceptional. Onion rings are frozen but OK and the fries also but OK . The sauce is good - maybe not the best ever but tasty. The prices here are very reasonable and the serving size make this place an exceptional value. Tuesday thru Friday there is an all you can eat lunch buffet from 11am - 2pm that includes salad bar and dessert. Each day sliced brisket, chopped brisket (in sauce), and sausage are served along with alternating fourth meat. Be advised that the regular orders are large and are served with some decent sides. read more

Seriously great Barbeque. The ribs were good, not amazing -- except for the rib sauce! The Rib Sauce is unimaginably delicious. I get it on the side for the brisket (very nice and smoky) and\or the sausage. They make their sausage right there, and i know people that have driven more than 100 to get it. I'm not usually a sausage fan, but this is extraordinary. The ONLY thing that cost them a star is - they are not open on Mondays, and that is more than a little inconvenient. It is a Texas joint, atmosphere = is what it is - smells great (even on Mondays).... read more

My favorite bbq place to eat when I am going to Waco for work. Everything is very good and tasty. Very friendly people here. Highly recommend read more

Brisket is good. Pulled pork sandwiches are good. But the ribs are disappointing. I know it's possible to buy meaty pork ribs at the store. However, their ribs have sparse meat and what is there is so dried out, it has sharp, pointy edges that are hard to chew. read more