Military discount!…read more My wife and I shared a 3 meat, ribs, burnt ends, sausage, Mac and cheese and cornbread. It was fantastic and almost too much food. It was cheaper than most other meals we have If you aren't familiar with craft BBQ, look it up and then come here, this is not commercial BBQ, it is real, and fantastic. Ribs, burnt ends, sausage, awesome. Green chile Mac and cheese super creamy, did NOT come out of a box or tub... Eat here, repeat.

I pulled off the road with a serious quake, This place was…read morehandy, my bowels were at stake. The place was clean, and the water ran strong, The stall lock held tight, so nothing went wrong. The potty seat was clean, which is hard to beat, And plenty of butt paper hung next to the seat. I thanked my good fortune and sat myself down, Probably the best bathroom in all of this town. I'm giving this bathroom eight points out of ten, That's near a perfect review from this old man. I would've graded it higher, and I'd have given it a nod, But the number on the wall wasn't Martha, it was Bob. The bbq was awesome too!

I love this quaint little local spot! Great service all around but HUGE shout out to Deborah,…read moreespecially, for checking the oil they use for my daughter. She can't eat soy oil and she double checked to be certain! This is customer service! Thank you! ​

Two foodies from Houston,…read more On a road trip, we decided to try Abilene BBQ. The outside and inside are both clean and well maintained. Staff was friendly and greeted us at the door. We ordered two 2 meat plates with sides. Order 1: rib and brisket with green beans and macaroni salad with jalapeño corn bread. Order 2: brisket and grilled chicken with pinto beans and potato salad. Unfortunately, the food was not to our likening. The green beans taste like they were from a can and macaroni salad didn't taste fresh, it tasted like refrigerator. Potato salad was whipped and pinto beans had an odd taste, couldn't make it out. Rob had too much black pepper and the other meats really didn't have a good smoke flavor. No comment on the BBQ sauce. With two drinks, we paid about $50.00 If you enjoy meats that don't have a Smokey flavor, this may be to your place. As we like to say, give it a try for yourselves since we all have different tastes buds.

Orderd our food and got our order in a timely manner the food was greatwe will return asasapread more

Always delicious. I recommend the brisket taco. The line can be a pain especially when it's hot.read more

Here are my food, service and ambiance thoughts:…read more Food- One star. The ceviche was tossed in some sort of sauce reminiscent of ketchup. Why??? (chips were pretty good) The salmon was overcooked and the grilled broccoli practically raw. This meal was so underwhelming it reminded me of maybe something you might pick up in a grocery store in that section where people who don't cook go to get ready-made meals. It was right at that level. Service- Two or three stars. Mediocre. I've been here once before, btw, and that experience was probably an overall 3-star. This time was right before a show at the convention center next door. You'd think that maybe the restaurant would have been prepared for a crowd? Apparently not, since our food was slow to come (the table next to us had both of their steaks comp'ed due to slow service and not being cooked as asked). When I asked for a wine list, the server stated that he would "try to find one", and it took awhile. And the restaurant was probably only about 60% full. I mean, if I'm going to wait forever for my food, at least let me be drinking while I wait! The appetizer arrived with our food, btw. Love that... Ambiance: Five Stars. The restaurant looks nice. Get your act together, Smokehouse! It would be nice if we could count on a nice meal before a show without having to Uber to and from the hotel/venue for it.

Food was surprisingly very good! Always a little wary when it comes to hotel restaurants, but this…read moreplace exceeded our expectations. I will say that you could probably get away with sharing the 12 oz brisket between two people. The sides are designed to be shareable so it's pretty much built in. Brisket was tender, and sides complimented the meat. The server was very kind. Highly recommend as a date night spot.

Rustic appearance. Friendly staff. Quick service. Bread,…read moresoft, and flavorful. Sides, could make a meal on those alone. So very good. Brisket, ribs, so tender,full of pit smoked flavor, juicy, and just falling apart . Super delicious. Jalapeño sausage, great taste. Worth a stop by and try. They have other items available to eat, not just a barbecue spot.

Succulent! Juicy! Tasty! Wonderful 2-meat plate that was as much a stunning value as absolutely…read moresome of the best brisket and ribs I've had! Great service too. Sorry others have experienced less perfect meals or wait staff.

Perini Ranch Steakhouse is outstanding!…read more The 16-ounce ribeye was excellent. The beef quality was superb--thick-cut, tender, juicy, and perfectly seasoned without overpowering its natural flavor. While the edges were cooked slightly beyond medium due to the uneven cut, that's a very minor critique. The grilled asparagus was delicious, and the green chile hominy was absolutely amazing. Overall, I would give Perini Ranch Steakhouse a 98 out of 100. The food, atmosphere, and quality were exceptional, making it one of the best of the steakhouses I've experienced.

Underwhelmed. For…read moreall the glowing reviews, the food was just ok. My husband and I shared a house salad, burger, and strawberry shortcake. We took the onions and cucumbers off our salad due to dietary issues and that left us with lettuce, mushrooms, and dressing. Our burger was the best part. It was cooked well, and the bun was soft. The strawberry shortcake was disappointing. The fruit was stewed and the biscuits were hard with just room temp heavy cream to offset the temperature of the fruit. For ambiance, it was nothing to write home about. Very busy and very loud, but it was a Saturday evening so that was to be expected. What I didn't expect was the lack of air conditioning in July. It was over 100 degrees that day, and it was cooler outside. Unacceptable for Texas in July when you're seating tables 3' from each other. Our server was good. She was attentive, and kept our water glasses filled. We may try again once the weather cools down.

Everything went well. Marvelous atmosphere. Great service and even better food. We had the Prime…read moreRib Dip. Fabulous. More than enough to satiate a hearty appetite. Two dipping sauces. The only bad thing was that we were too full for a dessert. Like Arnold Schwarzenegger, "We'll be back!" (Oh yeah, they had a super looking bar as well!)

We dined here a year ago while in town. The service was absolutely AWFUL, however, the food was…read moreDELICIOUS. This was the only reason we were willing to give them a second chance. Our First Experience: There was only a 30 minute wait, which we were fine with. Initially, the server was friendly and welcoming. We ordered the crab dip appetizer, roasted chicken, chicken parmesan, and a kid's cheese pizza. Unfortunately, our server disappeared after bringing us our first (and only) round of drinks. Somehow, either our crab dip was never placed or just forgotten about because our food arrived, but not our appetizer. The server apologized and offered to get the crab dip reordered and expedited. The manager did come over to apologize and offered to comp the appetizer. The roasted chicken The chicken was the highlight of our table. It was juicy and delicious. The mashed potatoes were creamy and buttery! The chicken parmesan It was pretty good, but nothing to write home about. I tried it once and that was enough for me. I wouldn't order it again. The kid's cheese pizza Better than average pizza. My kids enjoyed it. The crab dip DELICIOUS!!! We appreciated the savory chunks of crab and the overall flavor! The service: As previously mentioned, it wasn't the best. An appetizer was forgotten and drinks were never refilled despite being completely empty for more than half of the meal. Overall experience Even though the service wasn't good, we still enjoyed the food. The fact that an apology was given and the appetizer was comped gave us hope for a pleasant future visit. Our last and FINAL experience: I attempted to call the restaurant prior to heading over to see how long the wait would be, but nobody answered the phone. When we arrived, we were told that it would be a 45 minute wait, which we were okay with. The host did mention that we should have called ahead since reservations were preferred. She acted surprised when I informed her that I did try calling ahead. We ordered the crab dip appetizer, roasted chicken, beef stroganoff, kid's cheese pizza, and kid's chicken tenders. I'm not kidding when I tell you it was like deja vu. We are seated in the same lonely corner by the bar away from everyone else despite having well behaved kids. Our appetizer didn't make an appearance until after saying something when our food arrived. Once is an excusable mistake, but twice is not acceptable. The roasted chicken Very dry and underwhelming. My husband had been looking forward to this dish since our last trip to Abilene a year ago. It was not what he remembered at all. The beef stroganoff Good flavor, but the tiny pieces of tenderloin were dry and tough to chew. The kid's cheese pizza Very good. The kid's chicken tenders Excellent chicken tenders. Fries were just okay. The fries were barely touched. The chicken tenders were devoured. The crab dip Not at all what we remembered it being. Instead of tiny chunks of crab meat, it had chunks of cauliflower. My husband and I felt deceived when we thought we were about to bite into a delicious chunk of crab only to bite into a firm piece of cauliflower. We don't remember cauliflower being in the dip last year. It changed the flavor profile of the dip. We didn't get any bites of crab in the dip. We weren't about to complain since it was being comped. The service DISAPPOINTING. Our server pretty much gave up even trying to provide a pleasant experience once the missing appetizer was mentioned. The manager did come over and apologize and even offered to comp the appetizer. We didn't see much of our server after that. We had to flag her down to get her attention for a drink refill. Once we were finished with our meals, we couldn't locate our server. After seeing us looking defeated and frustrated, the bartender came over to check on us. We explained that we just wanted to pay for our food and leave. She apologized and went to get our check. The manager made her way over and apologized again. She even offered to send us with a complimentary dessert to go to make up for the terrible experience. I really wish that we had passed on the dessert because our server wasn't around to bring it out to us. It was like she was intentionally avoiding us. We were in no way rude to her. I'm baffled by her behavior. You would think that after an honest mistake was made she would do her best to make the rest of our experience better. The manager ended up checking on us yet again after noticing that we were still there... waiting for our beignets. She apologized again and made sure that our beignets were brought out to us shortly after that. Overall experience DISAPPOINTING!!! I was tempted to give this place only one star due to the poor service, but to be fair, the food is good and the manager did do her best to make it right. I respect her efforts. Unfortunately, we will not be giving this place a third chance.

I ordered through Grubhub (as I was at work). And Id like to say it was a satisfying experience!…read moreThe star of the show was definitely the portion of meat, they don't skimp the servings here. I ordered the brisket and it was tender juicy, and packed with flavor. The BBQ sauce they serve complements the meat perfectly; it had just the right balance of sweetness and tang. Now, onto the sides! I tried their potato salad for the first time and while I must admit I've always been a fan of the chunky variety, this non-chunky version was surprisingly decent. It had a creamy texture that was nice but I still prefer a bit more heft in my potato salad. The cole slaw had a crunchy, fresh and had a nice zesty kick that paired well with the BBQ brisket. Overall, Sharon's BBQ is a solid choice if you're craving some good barbecue. I'll definitely be back for more mouthwatering meat and to see how their other sides stack up!

Their food is so delicious and great service too! Always…read morefriendly and helpful and easily located.

Good bbq, but had a wait…read more Got a two meat meal, which fed two people with no problem. Sausage was wonderful. Good flavor and great texture. Beef had good flavor, but was a bit fatty. Not enough that I wouldn't order it again. Sauce was good, better than most places.

You seriously need to stay at this small shack and wait till they return. Their always leaving and…read morehaving to go get supplies or whatever, This has happened 2 times to us within 3 days. When we were there. Not impressed with Abilene Tx at all

Oh man, THANK YOU YELP for this amazing find!…read more My buddy and I were flying back home cross-country, and we stopped in Abilene Airport specifically to find someplace for lunch. A quick Yelp review led us to Sharon's and man am I glad we ate here! The food is self-serve cafeteria style, except for ordering the meat (you ask someone behind the counter for what you want). Keep an eye out for the cornbread warmers next to the soda dispenser as you enter the main dining area! Sharon's is Texas BBQ at its best. The ribs I got were second-to-none, and all the sides were picnic perfection! I still have dreams about this food, and can't wait to stop here again for lunch.

I have been eating at Sharon's since she and Joe Allen opened their first place on South Treadway…read more I cannot tell you how many feet of ribeye steaks I have eaten. Remember when you could order your steak by how thick you wanted it cut. I have often wished Cahoots would come back, they had the best catfish and shrimp. I know times are tough but charging me $1.80 for a small cup of water is way way over the top. It will be a long long time before I return to ANY of Sharon's restaurants