This place used to be top dog in the area. I would eat here several times a week. Moved away and hadn't been here in a long long time. It's definitely not the same place. It has changed and unfortunately not for the better. Food quality seems to have diminished. Price is high for what you're getting. Staff as it always has been is terrific, helpful, and courteous. Think a hunters lodge mixed with a Luby's. It's definitely got an age to it. read more

This place is a 50/50 shot. You may go one day and have a great meal, or you can be totally disappointed with your experience. They are never consistent. My wife and I have been going periodically. We ordered a steak and it was great. We returned, weeks later, and I had to have a steak again. It was so good last time. This time half of the steak was nothing but gristle. My knife, literally., would not cut through it. At the end of our meal, I was offered a "replacement steak", but I declined. That's just one of several disappointments. We finally had to scratch this restaurant from our list. The service was good and the staff is pleasant. The ambiance is nice but, the decor is something out of a Mutual of Omaha series. Bottom line....... Take your chances if you want. It's your money! read more

Easily the worst bbq I've ever had. The brisket is gray and tough and the sausage is dry. Barely two slivers of meat on my $16 sandwich. Potato salad is somehow bland but also too salty. I learned my lesson and will continue going to better places in the area. read more

Clem Mikeska's BBQ - What is this color of brisket - Barbeque Near Me - Temple, Texas

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I really enjoy the food here. It's always good! The customer service is always great too!

This is a very rustic-looking Texas barbecue restaurant. I ordered the chopped beef sandwich with a side 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. read more

Clem Mikeska's BBQ - Chopped beef sandwich and potato salad - Barbeque Near Me - Temple, Texas

We love eating at Clem's and always have a great experience! The food is consistently fresh and delicious, and the service is always friendly and attentive. Be sure to order the fresh rolls with the cinnamon butter--they're a must! Before you leave, let the kids ride the horse and try the chicken game. It's a fun, family-friendly atmosphere that makes every visit enjoyable. read more

Great service had a table of about 12 people from our church after we had helped at the Food Pantry. 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. read more

Flavorless Del Monte Canned green beans. Over-salted potato salad. Basic pinto beans. Sub-par brisket. Un-ate-ble Hush puppies. Dry-as-dirt. BUT. Catfish. Good! Nutin special. But at least it was fresh from the fryer. read more

Overpriced. $15 for a bbq sandwich (only) with 4 slices of brisket on the bun. Short staff, long wait time on drive thru.

The baked potato was absolute perfection with the delicious bacon pieces delicately atop the loaded baked potato. Sour cream was delicious and their fresh butter delicious on it as well. The cheese is also good but all together and oh my goodness it was like a delightful symphony of blissful flavors!!! The tri tips are sooooooo good!!! The sausage is also awesome as well. Also the cinnamon butter is absolutely superb!!!!!! All in all it has a nice warm welcoming atmosphere as well as some absolutely awesome food! read more

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Well it was my first visit and if you want me to come again customer service is the way to do it. The staff was super attentive from time I came in door until I left. Now if you looking for an upscale establishment this is not the place for you as this is your southern elegance with the trophy mounts of animal heads around the place. For the food I started with half a tumble weed which is basically onion strings. They were fresh and well seasoned. It came with a ranch type sauce and it was OK just not a big ranch dressing person. I ordered two meat plate with the tri tips and ribs. Meat was moist and flavorful. Sides were tasty as well. I am going back to try the steaks since I saw one come out and it looked delicious. Everything was the temperature it should have been. They are good for groups since two large groups came while I was there. read more

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This is good, ya'll! It's a nice place with great food and great service. I was surprised by the quantity of food for the price. I thought the prices are very reasonable for Texas BBQ and/ or steak, if you like. Fresh food! read more

Clem Mikeska's BBQ - 3 meat plate.. comes with 2 sides. This plate is brisket, smoked turkey and sirloin tip. - Barbeque Near Me - Temple, Texas

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My husband and I stopped in and when we were about to place our order the waitress told us that they were out of both of the ribeye and another type of steak (don't remember which one it was). She told us that it was busy on Mother's Day (day before). We went there for ribeye steak and this is the 2nd time that we went there and they didn't have ribeye. Considering it was Mother's Day weekend I feel they should have planned accordingly when placing their beef order for the restaurant. read more

Very well priced! Great quality. The steak was huge for the price, the fried onions were perfect. But the standout was Pat, our waiter. He was perfect. We had split a meal and he was just sincere, attentive and had a compassion and care about everything he did. He is the reason we will be back. read more

Clem Mikeska's BBQ - The ambiance - Barbeque Near Me - Temple, Texas

Solid BBQ, above average rolls, and great service. Got dinner here with a good friend to catch up. Host staff was nice and seated us at a booth. Our waitress was very kind. Attentive throughout dinner. The dinner rolls here aren't average. I would say they are second only to Texas Roadhouse. Comes with a whipped butter and what seems to be a cinnamon butter spread. Can't go wrong with either but highly recommend the latter. Usually, I don't ask for refills of rolls but this time was an exception. Only complaint is that I wish the second round of rolls was warmer. Got the two meat BBQ plate with brisket and pork ribs along with broccoli salad and fries. Fries are pretty good. Nothing too great about them but also no issues. They were well seasoned. In terms of the broccoli salad, I got this because my friend recommended it and I've never had it before. I always try to get one side of veggies to be healthy. My impressions from first bite to last. Delicious. Maybe they added an extra dollop of mayo or an extra pinch or two of sugar but man that was the first thing I finished. Only downside is I don't think I got much of a health benefit from the broccoli. Probably better to get greenbeans if you're health conscious. Brisket was nice and flavorful. It was tender too but I did have to use my knife to break it apart. I would say average. Pork ribs were the better meat of the two. More flavorful and tender. I would say slightly above average. Both meats benefit from the BBQ sauce but you could also do without it. Overall, I would recommend this place. Not sure if I'm behind the times as well but it did seem a bit pricy relative to the portion size of meats I got (I think three slices of brisket and three pork ribs) for $17 before tax. read more

One of the best barbecue restaurants in the area if not the best. I love the banana pudding. Thank you.Clem Mikeska BBQ, the employee are the friendliest people read more

The ribs and brisket was really good. The service staff was very nice and friendly. The ambiance was really nice to look at. Overall, I give this place five star ratings. I highly recommend this place if you are ever in Temple Texas. read more

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I've been going to Mikeskas since they opened the doors, never thought I would see this day. The food is terrible! I ordered a chicken fried steak and it tasted like fish!!! Guess they are cooking fish and other foods together, the steak was so thin you couldn't see it in the batter! I know those are instant mashed potatoes you aren't fooling anyone. I spent 65.00 on a 2 meals, guess I won't be going back, it saddens me to see the quality of food at this establishment now. End of what was an excellent BBQ place. read more

Whenever my Mr is out of town working, I don't really feel motivated to cook. However, I am always motivated to eat. Sometimes I crave a good steak and head to Clem Mikeska's where I get the 16 oz ribeye with a loaded baked potato. Sometimes I order the green beans, other times I get the garden salad. Thus far, my steak has been perfectly cooked (medium rare) and the sides are tasty. I have never been able to finish the meal in one sitting, so I appreciate the leftovers later. From experience, I can also recommend the chopped beef sandwich, pea salad, and peach cobbler. The service is always fast and friendly, whether you choose to dine in or use the drive thru window. read more

Clem Mikeska's BBQ - Ribeye steak & loaded baked potato - Barbeque Near Me - Temple, Texas

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Ordered a whole chicken, cut up as well as 2 lbs of Tri Tip...first off, it took me waiting in the drive through 20+ minutes. Stupid me, I should have just left when I was there at 10 minutes. Get home with the food, and the chicken looked awful. The tri tip looked good, but was disappointed in the flavor. I could have dumped salt, smoked it all for half an hour and stuck it all in the oven, because that's what this crap tasted like. EXTREMELY disappointed in this place the last 2 times I went there. I've been eating Clems BBQ the last 50 years, and after he passed, the quality and service has declined horribly. Unfortunately I and my family will not be coming back read more

My mother reached out to Clem Mikeska's Bar-B-Q to address a serious issue regarding the quality of the food we picked up over the weekend. Unfortunately, the meals we received were extremely disappointing -- the baked potatoes were old and overcooked, the meat was burnt, and the overall quality was unacceptable. This was especially frustrating because, prior to placing the order, a young male employee assured us that the baked potatoes had just come out of the oven and that everything was fresh. That clearly was not true. As soon as we got home and discovered the poor condition of the food, both my mother and I attempted to call the restaurant. However, no one answered. It appeared that the phone had been taken off the hook, giving the impression that the staff had intentionally made themselves unavailable, despite the restaurant still being open. The next day, my mother called again and was finally able to reach someone. She explained the situation and was told that one of the owners would follow up on Tuesday to discuss a refund. Finally, she spoke with Angela Conlan, one of the owners. Unfortunately, Angela approached the conversation with an unprofessional and dismissive attitude from the very beginning. Her tone made it clear she believed we were just trying to get free food or avoid paying -- which was absolutely not the case. We had every intention of returning the food that same night, had someone simply answered the phone. We kept all the inedible food in its original containers and even documented the condition with photos and videos. My mother even sent Angela pictures via text to show the poor quality. Despite this, Angela refused to offer any real resolution. She repeatedly stated she would "send a check" but wouldn't explain why we couldn't simply pick up a refund in person. Angela continued to be rude and uncooperative throughout the conversation, even though my mother remained calm and respectful. Eventually, my mother told her to keep the money -- not because it wasn't important, but because we were so disappointed by both the food and the treatment we received. She told Angela that if the restaurant needed the money that badly, they could keep it -- along with their substandard food. Our family has been loyal to Clem Mikeska's for years. We've supported the restaurant and regularly recommended it to others. But after this experience, we can no longer support a business that shows such disregard for its customers. We will not be returning, and we will no longer be recommending Clem Mikeska's to friends, family, or anyone in our community. read more

Amazing food and service! Steaks are always good! Recommend the buttered potatoes as a side!

Amazing ambience and the service is 10 out of 10. I love the food and will be coming back. My favorite dish is the chicken fried steak side of mashed potatoes. read more

Occupying their own block on the street, this restaurant exhibits an attractive western saloon style storefront. A few times passing by this place, I've smelled the odoriferous air that surrounds their location; telling myself I'm going to eat their food someday. That time had arrived! While I was craving all sorts of food during the snowstorms, this was the winner of my choices. Upsettingly, their ribs did not meet my expectations of moist deliciousness, although they had flavor. If I were to recommend anything that would definitely be their brisket. First time for everything, as they say; but likely not again, unfortunately. One off the bucket list. read more

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Food was just terrible.I used to go years ago when I lived in Temple this isn't same place .Brisket was a ball of grease and fat No smoke ring no favor no anything When I called to speak to the manager it took 5 plus calls to tell me basically I'm stuck with this trash I spent over 80 and tipped the little jar to have no edible food now I hungry all over again .Sadness part the food use to be decent So it you want to buy more fat then meat this your place read more

They never answer the phone in the evenings and online never works right. When you go in to order you can see them ignore the phone and it's not busy, something has really changed with the Temple store and it is clear no one cares. read more

Love this place so much!! Great food and atmosphere. Great service and owned by a great family. Cant wait to come back soon!

Went this evening for Father's Day. I expect them to be busy, we understand that, BUT service was awful, food was cold and we waited 2 hours for our food. We took it home as soon as we got it to eat tomorrow when we can warm it up. We complained about it taking an hour for 2 orders of fried pickles and funny after we complained they came out 5 minutes later. Did alert the manager to the problems we encountered, and she was polite and offered a refund but I am going to pay for our food we are taking home. Just alerting others to the problem! Just don't sit in Endia's section read more

This meal knocked my socks off and I can't wait to try more of the menu. I ordered over the phone - quick service and was told it would be ready in 10 minutes. Easily accessible location off of I-35, and the exterior/interior atmosphere is very nice. They have a drive through, as well as a to go area inside the restaurant. I was greeted quickly and the order was out in an actual minute. On the way home my truck filled up with wonderful BBQ smells. The packaging was very secure and easy to unwrap, and the food stayed hot on the 10 minute drive home. I always have to get ribs as a first meal at BBQ places, cuz if you can make good ribs you can make good anything. The pork ribs were so tender and smoky! Great flavor and they fell right off the bone. I got fries and corn as my sides, and they were also delicious. The fries were seasoned and thick like steak fries. The corn was buttery with an almost Cajun seasoning all over. Th ribs were adorned with two pieces of white bread, tons of onions and pickles, and a tub of sweet BBQ sauce. My sweet tea was amazing and washed it all down perfectly. I was surprised to see so many so-so and bad reviews when I pulled Clem's up on Yelp. I can only judge from my experience and they check all the boxes for great BBQ. I was highly satisfied and will be back soon. read more

Clem Mikeska's BBQ - Ribs & Corn - Barbeque Near Me - Temple, Texas

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Hey CLEM... LIGHTEN UP! Literally. Your restaurant is waaaaaaaaaaaay too dark. What's the problem? It's not a bar, it's a restaurant. Turn up the lights. I shouldn't need a seeing-eye dog to take me to the table. Also, when I drop 32 bucks on a "rack" of ribs, you can comp the little salad and smallish baked potato with nothing on it. I have never had a bill that large at your place. I learned my lesson. The ribs were good, and I took some home, but come on, don't charge me for the salad and potato. read more

The food was overpriced for mediocre BBQ and our waitress was sooo rude. Very short with us and I think her name was Cristy. Would not recommend unless you like not great service and overpriced food. read more

Good food, minimal crowds. The decor has a hunting cabin theme going on as well. Steaks are affordable and good.

In town for the week working and was craving some good barbecue tonight... the food was mediocre at best and when I opened the to go container it looks like the young people working at the restaurant restaurant just threw the food in there and handed it off. Check this one off the list of places to never come back to. read more

Great family owned restaurant. Expansive menu to accommodate all different tastes. Highly recommended.

We eat out often but take left overs for 2 days because plenty on your plate. Normally we share a plate anywhere we eat but when it comes to brisket and Turkey we both enjoy the left overs for about 2days. We are not Rich but Texas is where we will be for Barbecue! Go get y'all some. The ladies and ambiance family oriented. Now driving back to Austin Texas! read more

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Steak overdone, baked potato cold, fried okra cold, mashed potatoes cold, service mediocre. Don't come here. Bunch of dead animals on the wall to distract you from terrible food & terrible service. read more

Service was friendly through the drive thru. Asked for a burnt end and she had no clue what it was. Ordered sliced turkey sandwich, easiest to eat and drive. The sandwich started out good but as i continued to eat the saltiness was over whelming. Had to stop trashed the last half. Bbq sauce was bland at best. Two hours later indigestion. Find another place and by pass this one. read more

Food was great! Portions are a nice size. I had the chicken fried steak and loved it. Server was kind and attentive. Will definitely go back. read more

Dry brisket no flavor, bland sausage. Instant banana pudding what a disappoint. The whole meal was less than meh. I have never seen such dry brisket. We almost always go to Millers and decided to give Clems a chance- We will never do that again. Despite the fact it's less than 2 miles from where we live. The best thing about the meal was the pickles! read more

Well, the service was excellent, but the brisket was mostly fat and over salty NOT GOOD