The food was ok and the portions were good. But one of the biggest reasons we decided on this establishment was the live music that was scheduled and was listed on the web site. There was no music, much to the surprise to our group and everyone around us. You will have to serve yourself, so I am not sure why I tipped. Come on, get it together!!! read more

The brisket quesadilla was good! And then I also had coleslaw. It was just OK and the honey cornbread was really good too. In a service was good and good music read more

First time here. I can see why this place is always busy. This place combines delicious barbecue items with good country music & a family atmosphere. I had the Chopped BBQ salad, which was very good & I chose Chipotle Ranch for my dressing. A good kick with delicious flavor & perfect on any salad. The salad is huge & very good! The service here is good & the staff is super friendly. There is seating indoors & outdoors. There are heaters outdoors for cool nights & a dance floor to get your boot scootin' boogie on. The ONLY drawback is this place fills up fast & the parking is scarce. read more

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We stopped by because we could hear the live music from our Airbnb. Outdoor area was nice- there were picnic tables, seats near fire pits, and a bar type seating. Inside was typical restaurant. We didn't eat there, but our kids did night before and said food was good. read more

Dutchman's Country BBQ - Taps - Barbeque Near Me - Apache Junction, Arizona

Best BBQ in Arizona so far!! Don't trust me, try for yourself. I came here for smal bites and I had plenty to take home. We had brisket. Dutchman's bombs, Mac and cheese bombs and texaz twinkies. I can't pick which one I liked best bc they were all equally amazing. The sauces that you ca pick were amazing, mild to hot. Flavorful juicy meats that you'll be thinking of when you leave. Go early so they don't run out of items. We sat at the bar, had great service. Then went out and sat by a fire, definitely a good night and beautiful mountain views. read more

Not bad for a casual bbq place. This was the closet bbq restaurant to our stay at the El Paseo for a wedding. We got the JW's meat sampler, hatch & Gouda Mac n cheese, corn bread, Arizona Elote, Green Apple & poblano coleslaw, smoked brisket chili. The brisket was a bit dry. The turkey breast and sausage were juicy and tender. The ribs were very caramelized and dark, but not fall off the bone tender. Pulled pork was ok. The sides were all good. The coleslaw was a bit bland and not sweet at all. The chili came out hot and cheesy. Mac and cheese and elote were creamy. Fast service. read more

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Loved the outdoor seating--plenty of space, beautiful mountain views, and live music that really adds to the experience. The atmosphere is definitely the highlight and makes this a great spot to hang out, especially on a nice day. The food, though, was just okay and came out cold. Compared to our personal favorite BBQ spots in Phoenix, it didn't quite hit the same. That said, dining options are limited out this way, and when you stack it up against what else is available nearby, this place is one of the better choices. Be prepared: it fills up fast and the lines can get very long, so getting there early is a must. read more

Dutchman's Country BBQ - Meat Sampler with Mac & Cheese - Barbeque Near Me - Apache Junction, Arizona

Parking is what sets the immediate impression of a location, and this location has a parking lot with impressive views of the Superstition Mountains. No issues parking on a Saturday afternoon. I knew it had great views and decent parking as this location was the previous town favorite - Filly's. I hadn't been to Filly's in decades as I wasn't a fan of the food personally, so I was excited to try a new concept here. Especially since I read MasterChef Champion Chef Shaun led this kitchen as he was one of my favorite contestants through the seasons as he had a drive and passion for the art of food. When you enter, it is an order at a counter and take a number type of restaurant concept. Definitely prefer a traditional restaurant, but I know with barbecue, this is a common way to serve. A perk of this style is the ability to refill your soda without waiting for a server to do so. Since it is this style, they have condiments, pickles, and other items as a serve yourself with bottles you can take to your seat or to-go containers. Like any new establishment I try, I have to do a flight of all the sauces to rank. Four Sauce Choices: - Dutchman's Original (favorite) - Dutchman's Gold (third, but not a gold BBQ sauce fan) - Superstition Red (least - watery) - S&S Chipotle (second) Sometimes you can't beat the original, but it's always nice to have choices! For the meat options, I got the JW's meat sampler plate ($30) so we can try the different meats with sides with my boyfriend getting a pulled pork sandwich. Who gets turkey at a BBQ? Well, I would absolutely here as it's the best turkey breast I've ever had! It was so moist and had a great flavor, and the brisket was also fantastic! I rarely eat pork, but tried the other items. Loved the hatch chile & jack cheese sausage, which was a surprise as well! The ribs were fall-off-the-bone type, which I love but my boyfriend prefers something to gnaw on. Since I'm always right, they are phenomenal here. ;-) For sides, we tried Arizona Elote, BBQ Baked Beans, and Jalapeño + Chipotle Gouda Mac. BBQ Baked Beans were more like ranch-style beans, which I wasn't a fan of and would skip when returning. The Mac was pretty good, but not a creamy Mac n Cheese if that's what you prefer. The elote is more like elote en vaso, but still had a great flavor. We both did say we'd love it on the cob. They have sinks if you get messy, so a real elote would be fantastic at the table in my opinion. Lastly, my plate came with the cornbread which I wasn't a huge fan of. I'm usually a honey cornbread person, but it appears they added jalapeño which I don't like mixing in a cornbread personally. In contrast, my boyfriend thought it was too sweet for a jalapeño cornbread. Perhaps since this location is new, they are experimenting on "the" cornbread recipe, so I'd try again. Overall, both the meat items and the side dishes were a success! I would say 4.5/5 Stars, so with the stunning Superstition Mountains, Dutchman's Country BBQ gets a 5-Star Yelp review in my book! Check them out when you are in the area! read more

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One Star??? If I was to base this review on my first encounter with the first person - whom was a much older lady taking the orders, I think her name was Tara, I would definitely give this place a one star. I'm not sure what her rush was to get me and my friend to order, as we were the only two people in line and the restaurant was 98% empty, as you'll see in the pictures. I was SOOOO disappointed even after telling her it was our first time, the lady didn't even allow us to put in our information at the end of the transaction for the Rewards program or an email list or anything that they have???!!! I still don't know anything about it because she didn't give us a chance. I thought it would've been nice to know of new menu items since they have a limited menu??? The information portion just popped on the screen and the lady quickly skipped over it. They should REALLY consider another person to be the face of Customer Service --- CS skills are really much needed! I think her behavior was really strange, off-putting, she was so preoccupied looking around, it was inconsiderate, rude and weird. We ended up sitting in the bar and luckily the cornbread was the first thing I tried and it was deliciously moist with a light crust top of honey. I tried the pulled pork sandwich and was not disappointed, it had so much moisture. The portion was really nice. The sandwich overall was definitely a five and the coleslaw placed on-top was also a five; highly recommend that!!! The side of macaroni was ok - slightly spicy, with a thin cheese sauce, although I prefer a cheesy, thicker sauce myself, with a pasta less overcooked. Here's a tip ~ be sure to grab some napkins and put water on them cause I didn't see any wet naps anywhere. Sauces: Superstition Red - A sweet-and-sour sauce type very watery, but had a mild flavor, not spicy. S & S Chipotle - sauce is definitely on the spicier side. I did really like it. Very tasty. The Dutchman's gold sauce, tangy kind of a vinegar based, savory, my favorite. Dutchman's Original - a traditional bbq, not overly sweetened! Barbie (pictured) was in the spacious bar and she was so nice to visit our table. We had a quick chat she mentioned about live music they host. Eddy (girl) was also very friendly to visit our table and took care of us. The pecan pie was extremely sugary and very hard. The buttercream whipped topping was melted, but the pie was cold so that was a little confusing, of course I wanted it to look like the picture, but it clearly did not. Tip ~ If you don't like the taste of butter on your pie then I would definitely skip that. I love pecan pie myself, therefore wanting to try it, I'm not sure why the topping was melted and the pie was so hard? Sadly, I'm guessing they were both very old, definitely Not fresh. Sharing of course My Friend was most definitely not a fan. There's plenty of space, much of the restaurant was empty and the decor is very pretty and rustic! There's a huge outside sitting area with very warm heaters and fire!!! I'm not sure why I tipped, hopefully it goes to Eddy (she served our table) and NOT the front counter older lady taking orders. I spent $31. read more

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We've been to Dutchman's several times now, and the food is outstanding! It is excellent BBQ, from the pulled pork sandwich to the brisket, to the chicken tenders for our son. The variety of sauces is great, including the Dutchman's Gold for pork! The amount of food for the price is a good value. You can get cheaper food, but it's just cheaper food. We will definitely keep going back, it's that good! And the view of the Superstition Mountains is the best! read more

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Really good bbq. My personal favorite are the bbq bombs. Great drinks, live band. Nice patio area. Inside gets loud especially when the winter visitors are in town. read more

EVERYTHING every time I go. Tonight ( I never go on Sunday), they closed a few minutes before I got there at 8, but KK managed to rustle up a mess of pork belly (they call em lollipops). I have a brand new car, but I ate 1 on the way home. read more

Dutchman's Country BBQ - Pork belly lollipops - Barbeque Near Me - Apache Junction, Arizona

Great place and great food& service! Was excellent too! They have bands frequently , I highly recommend !!! read more

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We loved this barbecue spot! We ordered the tacos and the brisket sandwich, and everything we tried was full of amazing flavor. All of the homemade barbecue sauces inside were incredible and really made the meal. If you go, try to time it around sunset and sit on the patio -- the view of the Superstition Mountains is absolutely beautiful and makes the whole experience even better. The staff was very friendly, attentive, and kept the place clean, which we really appreciated. The only downside for us was the cheesy potato side. It was a bit mushy and lacked flavor compared to everything else. We also would've loved more fried jalapeños on the sandwich and a little more meat on the tacos. That said, the flavor, pairings, and overall quality of what we did get were fantastic. Overall, definitely worth visiting. Great food, great atmosphere, and an unforgettable view! read more

Dutchman's Country BBQ - Tacos and brisket sandwich, side of beans and cheesy potatoes - Barbeque Near Me - Apache Junction, Arizona

2nd time here. Employees are always friendly and welcoming. The sides here are amazing and quite a bit of options. The meat is really good! The BBQ Sauces are very tasty. And live music to boot!! Highly recommend! read more

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We were really excited to try this place after watching the construction and waiting for it to open. The building itself is beautiful, and the views are amazing, they clearly put a lot of thought into the space. Unfortunately, the food was a major letdown. When they first opened it looks like they had some BBQ combo plates, however, the menu has changed to more a la carte. The portions were shockingly small, so small that we honestly thought our order had been made incorrectly at first. For a BBQ restaurant, the portion size just didn't come close to matching the price. It was disappointing. The brisket was 2 small slices, sides were each less than a 1/2 cup each, soda machines were all out of ice and the condiment bar was almost empty. We truly don't want to see a new business in this area struggle or fail, and we hope they're able to improve because the location and concept have so much potential. That said, we simply can't justify paying those prices for that amount of food. We left hungry and ended up down the street at another BBQ that has huge portions but limited seating (iykyk). We really hope they take feedback like this seriously and make adjustments, we'd love a reason to come back. read more

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We were bicycling through the area and stopped in. Nice patio out back. We ordered inside and they brought it out to us. I enjoyed the candied pork belly. The brisket tacos were really different but very tasty. I had a local brew to make it even better. read more

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Dutchman's is one of those places where you walk in, stand at the counter to order, get handed a number, and they bring the food to your table. Personally, I'm not a fan of this setup. You're standing there trying to read the menu board and decide what you want while the order taker is staring at you waiting -- and we weren't greeted at all, which didn't help the experience. Drinks and sauces are self-serve. Fountain Drinks are fine from the machine, but I really don't care for self-serve sauces since they're open and feel like a health hazard. Food-wise, we ordered the pork sandwich and the brisket sandwich, with sides of Mexican corn, baked beans, and jalapeño cornbread. Everything definitely had flavor, so credit where it's due, but nothing really wowed me. The menu is pretty limited, and for what you get, the prices felt high. That said, Dutchman's has one big thing going for it: the outdoor patio and the views of the Superstitions. They're fantastic. There's also plenty of parking, which is a plus. In my opinion, if I'm craving BBQ, I'll make the drive to Caldwell's. If I want a more varied menu, I'm going to Rusty Buckle. But if I want to kick back, enjoy the scenery, and relax with just a drink/app, I'd give Dutchman's another try for the views alone. read more

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Third time here, I was very disappointed. Loaded potato was not cooked through, but a little hard at the core. I chose brisket for the potato--there were at least 3 globs of fat, especially for the amount of meat; I found that so gross!! And the fat from the brisket had kind of melted into the potato. My husband didn't want his Cole slaw ; I tried it--like eating mayo with no real flavor besides, and equal parts cabbage: mayo. I got the chile last time; it was pretty good. read more

Tonight my sister and I had dinner at the Dutchman Country BBQ for the first time. When I walked in there was sweet young girl at the front. She was so helpful and I let her I know I was waiting for my sister to arrive. She offered me a menu to review as I waited. I really appreciate that as it allowed me to time to see the menu in its fullness. When we were ready to order, we were helped by Tara. She took my order but didn't seem to focused on helping us at the counter. Was disappointed After paying we could seat ourselves, it was very spacious and we could sit inside or outside at the bon fire area. It was cold, so we sat inside in the bar area. In the bar area where we sat, they had old soft rock music on the tv playing. Not too bad and not too loud, which was great! I did capture a picture of the smokers , Fat Jacob and Little Filly. Great to see an employee getting food from there hoping it was mine . Lol I ordered the pulled pork sandwich and jalapeño Mac and cheese. It came out fast. It was really good. I also had their lemonade, which was good and not too sweet. I would say my overall experience was good. Best employees there tonight were Barbie and Eddy in the bar area. So helpful and really showing great customer service. As well as the young girl in the front when I first went in. Tara not so much. Barbie did say they even have live bands on Thursday- Sunday at certain times. I'd like to go back and see the band. I do recommend Dutchman's Country BBQ and I hope when you go that get the young girl at the front, Barbie or Eddy to help you. All 3 of them were amazing. read more

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The food was amazing! I ordered the brisket tacos and they were absolutely delicious. My husband got the burger, which he really enjoyed too. The fries were tasty, and my kids finished all their chicken--always a good sign! The banana pudding was easily one of the best I've had in a long time. The staff was friendly and attentive, and the place itself was super cute and clean, with great live music. Even though it was busy, our food came out quickly. Definitely planning to come back! read more

So disappointed My food took close to 1hr to come out It was cold and so not worth what they are charging I would not go again better food at closer places It is obvious that they are not reading reviews here read more

Dutchman's Country BBQ - It didn't even look good So disappointed Would not recommend coming Saturday night for anything Sunday day is better - Barbeque Near Me - Apache Junction, Arizona

Food service ambience all great. So nice to have a fun place for the whole family with reasonable prices too. Loved everything about this place! read more

Needs a lot of refinement. The reviews here are overwhelming positive with regard to the bbq. The majority of them also mention the service being slow and the location frequently being out of different dishes. I've got to say those reviews are 100% on point. We got there at noon, and they were already out of about half their meats. They are nice enough to list the stuff they are out of on a menu board by the front door, but when we got to the counter to order they were out of several other appetizers that weren't listed on the board. You've got to move fast here if you want something specific because they sell out at the speed of light. This is a good thing though because it means people really like their food. The takeaway from this is that they are newly opened, and are still working the kinks out. I don't think they were prepared for how popular or busy they would be, and are working to adjust their business to it. It's got to be tough doing bbq, because you don't want to do too little but on the other hand you definitely don't want to be left with a bunch of bbq at the end of the day. Still, running out of half of the items on your menu by noon on a Saturday doesn't exactly scream self confidence. Even with their being out of so many things, the wait was still crazy bad. They definitely need to hire more people, as after placing our order we literally waited forty minutes before the food showed up. Unfortunately the food just didn't do it for me either. It wasn't terrible. It just wasn't special. Maybe it's because they didn't have what I had set my heart on, or maybe it was just the price gave me the impression that the food was going to knock my socks off. Unfortunately it just didn't do it for me on a lot of different levels. There are plenty of choices in the valley, but maybe not so many in Apache Junction which is why this place is such a big hit. I drove up from Florence to try it out, so I am so sad this didn't work out as well as I hoped. read more

We live in Mesa and we're in the area a couple of weeks ago before it had opened for the day so last night we made the quick split decision to come in for dinner and I'm actually glad that we did. It was a Tuesday and the place was packed with people it was an older crowd which works great for me .There's indoor / outdoor seating the outside area is big enough to hold a smaller stage for live music and there's an area outdoors that has warm firepits to sit next to on a cold night. Now how you order is you walk in and get in line to order your food and a server will bring it out to you. There's a condiments area where you can get your utensils, sauces, pickles, jalapeños and pickled onion. The BBQ here is a Carolina style BBQ different from what i'm use to but it was good. My favorite out of our 5 meat sampler was the ribs by far they were seasoned perfectly so that you don't need the extra sauce. Now my least favorite was the turkey and sausage very dry and lacked flavor. The brisket was fatty but all in all it wasn't a bad experience. This place has a full bar with t.v.s domestic beers run $6.50 each. There's lots of parking in the back it's a quaint hidden gem that everyone should check out. My honest opinion stick with the ribs opt out on the turkey and sausage. read more

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Fun place with outdoor seating and "dance floor" off patio. Parking available but parking was limited as people were parking stupid and taking up spaces and blocking exit. they need to have spaces marked rather than just gravel pit. The brisket was way over cooked. sauce was too spicey (hot) and a couple people in our group couldn't eat theirs. I did eat mine but had bad indigestion. We didn't know you had to go in restuarant and order at counter. After sitting awhile watching servers bring out food we stopped one and asked for menus. He then told us to go in and order at counter and they bring food out. There was no live music. We got there at 6 pm and left at 8:30 pm. read more

Kinda off the beaten path but worth the extra trip, just go ahead and plan to bring the family and explore the superstition areas. The lady at the counter was quite helpful, I got their sample plate and added some banana pudding because it'd be a sin not to. It came with pulled pork, ribs, hatch chili and cheese sausage, smoked turkey, and both the flat and point of the brisket. I got to say I was impressed. The sausage was great, had that Smoky hatch goodness, the pulled pork was moist and flavorful, the ribs were also very tasty. The standouts were the turkey and brisket. For the brisket, the flat was perfect and tender and the point... that fat cap was nice and packed with a ton of flavor. The turkey had to be the best I've had, it was moist and tender and tasted amazing. I could tell there was good penetration of a brine (I'm guessing). I would love to find out if they smoke turkey for holidays, It's work and family worthy. Lastly, the banana pudding was delicious, it had a light creamy feel that isn't too sweet. This paired well with the large amount of meat my fat a$$ ate. Overall, this is an amazing place to get great bbq and amazing views. I look forward to coming back when they have live music. read more

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First of all our order taker (you order your food when you walk in. There is a well organized menu board behind the order taker. You pay there, get a number, sit down and they bring your food and drinks.) Back to Tara our order taker. She was very friendly and helpful. We ordered the sample platter and weren't sure if it was enough for both of us. Tara assured us it was and she was right. Our second time there and we will go back. The food and the smoke smell is amazing. read more

Dutchman's Country BBQ - Barbeque Near Me - Apache Junction, Arizona

We had a great experience at The Dutchman's BBQ. Stephanie was an outstanding bartender -- friendly, attentive, and made everyone feel welcome from the moment we sat down. She kept the drinks coming quickly, had a great attitude, and really added to the fun atmosphere. The food was excellent too! We'll definitely be back! read more

Dutchman's BBQ is doing a lot of things right, starting with the fact that our table went quiet once the food arrived. Always a good sign. I ordered the pork tacos and the flavor was outstanding. Smoky, rich, and clearly made by someone who respects pork. I loved the sweet bits of pineapple in them. They were a little greasy, but not in a deal breaker way. More like a grab an extra napkin and keep going situation. The service deserves a real shoutout. It felt intentional, thoughtful, and genuinely welcoming. Orders were handled smoothly for our group of seven, timing was solid, and no one made us feel rushed or forgotten. That kind of service matters, especially with a big table. The self-serve BBQ sauce bar is dangerous in the best way. Housemade pickles, onions, and sauces invite curiosity instead of collecting dust. I went back more times than I planned. I also had the rosemary blueberry gin cocktail and it was beautifully balanced. Not too sweet, not too herbal, just really well done. BBQ and cocktails do not always get along, but this one absolutely worked. The only challenge was the noise level inside. The music was loud enough to make conversation tricky. The outdoor area with the fire pits and heaters looked amazing, but it was completely full. A few more outdoor spots would make a big difference. All that said, I would absolutely go back. Great food, thoughtful drinks, standout service, and a place that clearly knows what it's doing. read more

Can I give this place 10 stars?!? We've been waiting for this to open and it was even better than expected. AMAZING BBQ. Best we have EVER had. Great service, great atmosphere & tons of indoor and outdoor seating. Fire pits outside, the live music on Saturday night was perfect. This is for sure our new go - to spot. Worth the price, even the side dishes were SO good. Highly recommended you check this place out!!! Better than Caldwell County BBQ (and that's saying something). read more

Dutchman's Country BBQ - Brisket Sandwich, Arizona Elote, Jalapeño Gouda Mac n Cheese, and 1/2lb Brisket - Barbeque Near Me - Apache Junction, Arizona

Great Outdoor venue! Love the Texas twinkies! The cocktails are delicious and every one is friendly and professional

While exploring the area by car, I discovered this wonderful hidden gem. The service was outstanding, the ambiance was perfectly executed, and the entire establishment was impeccably clean. The food was exceptional--fresh, flavorful, and thoughtfully prepared--making it a place I will definitely return to. Highly recommended. Best BBQ around. read more

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First time since reopening. Had pulled pork tacos and partner had smoked brisket. Sooo delicious. Hope food always stays as fantastic. Service was excellent and restaurant was incredible. Thank You Ambiance very family western and comfortable read more

4/17 @ 3:34 PM had the 1 1/2 pound Brisket W/fat was flavorful moist and delicious !!! BBQ Beans the BEST I have ever had in any BBQ joint in Arizona, Cornbread was the bomb ! I AM coming back and having it all over again. $35.51 money WELL spent. read more

Came here with some friends and family. We all wanted to try this place out. We had the sampler platter. This consists of 1/4lb of their pulled pork, brisket, ribs, and their sausage. The brisket and sausage was amazing. The pulled pork and ribs were good. This came with corn bread, which I love. I also ordered their chili. It was also good. Now their dessert was not that great. We sampled the lemon merengue tart, pecan pie tart, banana pudding. None were worth the try. However, we would like to come back and hang out by the fire pits. read more

So good! Best pork sandwich I have ever had. Also best French fries I've ever had!! So yummy!!! And affordable. The service is quick too!

This business just opened. It has been under re-construction for more than a year. The items that we ordered were alright but nothing out standing or different than any other good BBQ restaurant. We did not like standing in line like you do at a fast food joint to order your food, drinks or alcohol. Very noisy, no shades on the window to keep the afternoon sun from blinding you and the worst part was the FLYS. We do not like fighting flys away from our food. read more

Dutchman's Country BBQ - Brisket sandwich, coleslaw, mac & cheese - Barbeque Near Me - Apache Junction, Arizona

First impression. The views of the Superstitions are spectacular. The restaurant itself has nice decor with a cowboy theme and country music playing. We got there around 4:30 and it was beginning to get busy. We waited a few minutes to order then sat in the bar area so we had a good view! Our bar drinks came quickly and mine was tasty! Our food arrived shortly after the drinks. My husband had the brisket sandwich and I had the pulled pork sandwich, both were equally delicious . Our sides were the slaw, cheesy potatoes and the Mac and cheese. They were all quite flavorful. The atmosphere is awesome. A great patio with a few firepit s, heaters and what appeared to be a stage with a small dance floor. My husband and I really enjoyed Dutchmans and will definitely be going back. This place is great for big groups, super fun ! read more

Awesome food love the cornbread is sooo good recommend you should try it very good service and atmosphere