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

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

Nice setting, friendly staff who asked if I wanted lean or fatty brisket. I choose lean and if what I got is considered lean I'd hate to see fatty. I'm writing this between trips to the bathroom and puking. Portions are very small and not worth the price point. I'll always give a place a second chance but I will not be having their brisket. read more

Been here twice now, as new places need some time to break in, but both times have been disappointments. Not a fan of ordering at the counter, the seats are impossibly uncomfortable, supplies around the sauce bar were routinely out, and service was disappointing, including food orders incorrect. read more

This is such a fun spot! Great live music on Sunday afternoon, the food was delicious and the service was friendly!

I gave this joint 5 stars because of the service and the sauces. The only thing I'd say is the Mac and cheese is bland and stay away from the pulled pork. The turkey, sausage and brisket is outstanding. The view of the Superstition Mountain is in constant view while you eat. The outdoor patio is where it's at, if weather permits, eat outside. We sat beyond the outside bar on a high top plank bar. Looking straight at the mountain. Get there, the journey is well worth it. read more

Dutchman's Country BBQ - The patio view. - Barbeque Near Me - Apache Junction, Arizona

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New BBQ joint in town, and I had to check it out. The food came out lightning fast, which was great except it showed up like it took the scenic route to see the amazing view of the Superstitions before coming to the table. Lukewarm, not hot. Minor bummer, but I'll give them some grace since they're new. We went with the two-meat plate: fatty brisket and Hatch chili cheddar sausage, plus Gouda mac and cheese on the side. The brisket had that perfect smoke ring and pulled apart like a dream, and the sausage had all the green chili flavor a girl could ask for. The green chili cornbread with honey drizzle was so good, but next time I will ask for the hot honey drizzle. Appetizers were the Texaz Twinkies and pork belly lollipops, both worth the calories. The Twinkies were a creamy, cheesy, smoky masterpiece stuffed into a jalapeño that hit all the right notes without setting your mouth on fire. The pork belly lollipops were sticky, saucy, and practically fell apart when you looked at them. Dessert was a pecan pie tart with house-made whipped cream, light and fluffy, though I wouldn't have complained if the cream had a bit more sweetness. Drinks were on point. The Basil Bourbon Berry was refreshing and dangerously easy to sip, and the Church Music beer came out ice-cold and crisp. Overall, the flavors were bold, the presentation was fun, and the menu feels fresh for the BBQ scene. I will also note the flies were a little too friendly for my liking, maybe some table fly fans inside would be beneficial. read more

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Their pulled pork sandwich is yummy and I love their coleslaw my husband and I found it by accident and go there a lot

What you pay for is not what you get in size. Portion size is pathetic. If I'm going to pay 175 I better get full. Very disappointing,then if you go on their FB and say something they will block your comment. Very pathetic. I would suggest any place but this. Others BBQ restaurants give you what you pay for. I won't be back, I don't like getting ripped off because they think their smoked meat costs to prepare. read more

The bbq is amazing. The sauces are awesome. First visit and will return. Nice atmosphere with music and plenty of tables. Outside seating too. It's a must. read more

Loved the food but it was not hot at all. But it was good , atmosphere was great. I definitely will be back. Everyone was very friendly too!! read more

Been here 2 times stand in line order pay then wait over an hour for bbq. The first time after an hour wait they came and found us to say they were out of what we ordered and out of everything but ribs Second time When we got the food the BBQ Bombs were burned to a dark brown all the cheese was burned out and the pork it was stuffed with was crispy! Then they told my wife they had no regular sauce they were out. The condiment station is a mess and is not looked after very well!The Jalapeño Cheddar sausage was dry and all the cheese was cooked out! The Texas Twinkies had no pulled pork in them. The Kitchen really needs to get it together! I would have sent them back but I was not going to wait again. We just chock this up to a loss The place was busy which is good but they just dont have it together. Lots of BBQ places not that far out that are slammed but no ridiculous wait times! Its BBQ. Cut it and serve it. Sorry but we wont be back for a third strike! read more

Phenomenal FOOD! Got the sampler and it was a great display of the amazing meats they are serving up! Menu offers something for everyone and the seating was able to accommodate our large group easily! Staff was extremely friendly and food brought to the table with a smile! Can't say enough about how great this place was. Parking was easy, bathrooms clean with a double purposed handwashing station, and once again great seating. Busy yeah but why would that ever be a bad thing. We brought 12 adults and four children and no one left hungry or disappointed. MasterChef Champion Shaun is killing it and the staff/food reflects it! Thanks for an incredible afternoon! read more

Everything was so good from the second we walked in. The food was great and so was the service (Edy, KK, Connor , & Christina) were great. We ordered almost everything but our fav was the Texas Twinkies. So good as such a fun bar food to much on while cracking jokes at the bar. Definitely will be back read more

Ordered brisket sandwich with elote. I thought it was going to be corn on the cob. Tipped when ordered food but no service. I got my own sauce and fixings, sat inside. Then went to the bar to order a beer. Bartender was nice, ordered an IPA on draft. The view is gorgeous. read more

Food was great and the stag was friendly and accommodating. We purchased shirts there and the cashier was very nice to bring out more inventory read more

Location , location, location. This place has an amazing view of the Superstition Mts. The BBQ is fresh,tasty and with interesting sides. It has an inside bar and an outside area with picnic tables, as well as fire-pits and heating lamps to ward off the chill common to our Arizona winter. read more

My husband and I went there with a group from my church. we loved it. my husband who hates barbecue told me he would go back again that high praise in my book. read more

We try this place yesterday and we are not disappointed. Starting with a great location and view of Superstition Mountain. Food was amazing,atmosphere was great and very friendly service. I hope to going back soon. read more

Food comes out quick. Potatoes were delish Their corn bread I would not recommend. Everything else was great. Lived the traditional sauce and the gold was fantastic on the turkey read more

Food was quickly delivered by Carl with a great smile and was so delish! Service was fast and friendly! Rachel "Red" rocked it behind the bar! Ambiance can not be beat, absolutely beautuful! read more

Order at the counter or at bar. Husband and I split a pulled pork and a brisket sandwich and 3 sides - beans were good as was elote. The coleslaw was sort of sad. The sandwiches had sauce - didn't need any of the variety of sauces available separately (also dill pickles and picked onions). I liked the sauce on meat better than the original side sauce which felt neither zesty nor sweet enough ... but that's highly personal. Amazing outdoor area w half dozen fire pits. Only complaint per husband was no Thursday night football. Delicious buns seemingly grilled w butter .... between the meat and buns it all ran a little heavy and we got full fast ... end up taking the balance home. Brisket was great. Would return! read more

Mouthwatering selections! Didn't think I would like the sausage with cheese but it turned out 2 be one of the tables favorites! The smoked turkey stole the show!, I was disappointed in the cocktails! The old fashioned was too booze forward and expensive would skip next visit! The setting outside was breath taking! LOve the Superstions!! We had a bit of a wait but the food was worth it! They have a self serve sauce area tried most ! All good depending on what you put them on ; everyone in our groupe had a different favorite something for every one! It's worth a try if your in the Apache Junction area! I miss the Mining Camp! This place helped fill the void! Diffrent but has it's own special charm! Give it a try. . Not inexpensive but worth it as most excellent food is! Give them a try!!Yum!!! read more

The food took over 35 minutes to come out, and unfortunately, it arrived cold. I expected the banana pudding to be cold, not the meats and sides. That said, the Arizona elote and baked beans were very flavorful and absolutely worth the recommendation from the young lady at the counter. Of the meats, the turkey was the standout, with the cheddar jalapeño sausage close behind. However, the brisket, ribs, and pulled pork had no visible smoke ring and tasted more like they were oven-roasted or cooked in a pan with excess liquid rather than properly smoked. The Texas Twinkies were also disappointing. A jalapeño overstuffed with cream cheese and spices, wrapped in bacon, doesn't quite qualify as a Texas Twinkie. Hutchins BBQ sets the standard, and this version missed the mark. Overall, it's worth one visit to decide whether their BBQ meets your expectations, but I personally left a bit disappointed. On a positive note, the restaurant's vibe, layout, and seating are impressive and make for a strong first impression when you walk in the door. read more

We had the most delicious BBQ meal we can ever remember! Fresh, original, fabulous! In a clean, rustic, spacious environment with an epic view of Superstition! Great, friendly, helpful service. Can't wait to go back! The Texas Twinkies were scrumptious! read more

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

This is the best BBQ in east valley we've had so far. Great Ambiance as well. We had the meat sampler which was great. All the meats was done great. The only thing we didn't like was the herbs on the turkey. Guessing Rosemary? It was too overpowering to the meat. The smoked sausages were the bomb!!! read more

What's this nonsense about a Masterchef??? The meats were terrific but I don't think the chef has eaten the side dishes that come with the meat! The cole slaw had a mustardy- chili powder taste, neither which belong in coleslaw. The french fries were old and dry- more like string potato chips and the Elote was gummy and only worth one bite. The pecan tart was tasteless and had a bad texture. I'm not a Masterchef but I am a very good cook. I would gladly serve the brisket, ribs and chicken to my guests, but nothing else. Very sad! read more

We've been there twice, service has been exceptional, food is great. Get there early, they do run out of some appetizers.

Had potential but unfortunately the service and food was lacking . Waited over an hour and 45min for food that was probably never going to be served to us without one of us going up and asking for an update. And when asked they didn't even give us a straight answer. The way they bring out food needs a better system. read more

Tried Dutchman's Country BBQ tonight for the first time. The restaurant was very clean, comfortable and inviting. Plenty of seating inside and outside. Really enjoyed the vibe outside with picnic tables surrounding the stage and dance floor. Also fire pits and seating in the back. Very cozy setting! Live music was enjoyable, Canyon State Band played a mix of country and rock. The food was good, not great, I have had more flavorful BBQ. We had a Brisket sandwich which was good. The brisket was juicy and tasty, but lacked a smokey flavor. Tried the side of mac n cheese, tasted creamy but needed more spice. Also tried the chili, was pretty good. The loaded baked potato with pulled pork was good, but was a little dry, needed more butter, sour cream etc. Pulled pork lacked a smokey flavor also. Ended with a banana pudding for dessert. It was ok but needed a lot more banana flavor. Definitely a nice place to hang out but the food needs to be kicked up a notch. read more

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Service was excellant excellant we sat at bar. Brisket was very good, corn side was out of this world. Will definitely go back. They did an amazing job $$$$ redoing the old fillys! Cant wait to hear music on weekend. read more

I was so excited to have date day and try Dutchman's. After we ordered we barely had our drinks in turned to finds a table and the waitress can out with our food! We felt very rushed to just find a table. We ordered the brisket, sausage and Gouda Mac n Cheese, hubby also asked for a spicy Bloody Mary. I appreciate fast service but that was too much and the food was room temp at best. I like my hot food to be hot. The biggest disappointment was the brisket, we paid for 1 1/2 pounds of brisket and 3 dry slices does Not add to that weight, not even close. No one came around to ask if everything was ok because I would have sent it all back. Mind you we were both comfortably but the price did not match by any means. We expected to be taking some home. Sadly disappointed read more

What a great spot... BBQ was great, ambiance was outstanding - what a location with the view of the mountains. Especially liked the live music in the evening. This place is a gem - will be back! read more

When my wife and I heard that Shaun O'Neale from MasterChef opened the Dutchman's Country BBQ restaurant in Apache Junction, we were excited to try it. Yesterday, Dec 13, 2025, we arrived at about 3pm to try it. The vibe for us was perfect. We sat outside in the back with a solo guitar player. We were impressed with then number of staff and how friendly they were. We dabble in home BBQ and tasted BBQ in at least 8 states. So we had to try several items on the menu because that is the best way to eat BBQ! We got brisket, pulled pork sandwich, spareribs, sausages, Texas twinkies, apple coleslaw, and chili/gouda mac & cheese. I thought the sausage was some of the best I have had. It is a fine grind and larger in diameter with good chilis and cheese. The Texas twinkies were also good. The pulled pork sandwich was good, but mustard BBQ sauce was runny and puddled in the dish and didn't have much smoke flavor. However, we were disappointed in the rest. The brisket was very dry, lacked flavor and was tough. It was hard to pull a piece apart. I think the precut the brisket and "died a quick death" but turning grey and drying out. It also lacked basic seasoning (salt/pepper). We had to bite through it. The ribs were very tough and had very little meat on them. I have never seen ribs this skinny and was shocked about how hard it was to get neat away from the bone. I'm attaching photo of a piece of brisket and a rib bone after I tried to eat it. read more

Dutchman's Country BBQ - Top is rib bone after trying to eat. It was tough. Bottom is the dry and tough brisket - Barbeque Near Me - Apache Junction, Arizona

We arrived about 6pm on a Thursday night. They we out of about 1/2 the menu. I wanted pulled pork but had to settle for St Lewis ribs. They delivered me brisket. I guess they ran out of ribs. My wife ordered brisket and it had a lot of fat. I thought the Cornbread was ok my wife didn't like it. read more

Ambiance there is great. Gives.. San Tan Flats vibes. Firepits, live music, dancing.. Im a huge fan of BBQ, but I was really disappointed when I came here. The serving sizes for what your paying is not good. The food was very dry the night i went. Maybe it was just an off night..but the ribs we got were TINY and it was all kinda bland. Sauces are alright. Try it for yourselves. read more

Went tonight and was amazingly good . Very busy, lively crowd. Would recommend this place for food and entertainment.

I had the smoked turkey sandwich. There was so much seasoning on it the only thing you could taste was salt. No turkey flavor. Would not get again. The parking lot was so dark you needed a flashlight to get to your car. There were stairs were not lit. Please get a light in the parking lot and down the stairs before someone falls. read more

The place has a good vibe, relaxed and spacious. It took over 30 minutes for our food to arrive. The chili was very runny and greasy. Brisket tacos had nice flavor but almost no meat and a funny shell. I think the place will do well, but I wouldn't be in a hurry to return. read more

We always sit at the bar....Barbie and Taylor always give us great service and the good is always AMAZING!!!