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It's a very cute place with fresh smoked meat and such an amazing menu variety. Can get sandwiches, smoked meat, burgers, and so much more with good sides too. The lunch specials are very good too with a nice variety. Of sauces and good ambiance. It has a good vibe and amazing service to help guide you with what is good. Try the food here if you're visiting nearby or need some good bbq. The burger is worth the price and so is the food in general. The staff were also very nice and informative with what was on the menu. Gave us more ideas about the lunch deals as well as what is worth trying on the menu. There is plenty to choose from besides burgers. There is also ribs, brisket, tacos, and plenty other BBQ related items that just taste so good because you can tell, it is fresh off the grill. More than that it also has good decorations and just a comfy vibe. I'll be sure to come again one day in the future whenever I have the chance.
Our local barbecue place was out of brisket, so we decided to make the drive out here after seeing this spot on social media. I'm so glad we did! This place was absolutely great. They had fantastic live music and a fresh, inviting atmosphere inside a beautifully rustic location. While the prices were a little steep, it was entirely worth it. Their unique, house-made barbecue sauces tasted incredible--I especially loved the red BBQ sauce. On top of that, they are one of the only places around that serves cheesy potatoes, and honestly, that side dish alone will keep me coming back! The service was also top-notch; our table was consistently cleared of finished dishes throughout the meal. My only suggestion for improvement would be to add a garden salad or some kind of vegetable option as a side choice. Overall, it was a wonderful dining experience and we will definitely be back!
We don't come out to Apache Junction very often but when we do we try a new place every time. For the first time we got to actually walk in the door of Dutchman's and try the food. Well worth the wait!!!!!! Large outside area and inside was cozy clean and organized. Our bartender was great!!!! No complaints here. Maybe we will try the same place twice.
Outstanding Food, Outstanding Customer Service! Came here, for the first time with a party of four. We had burgers, Turkey BBQ sandwiches & Pulled Pork Sandwiches...EVERYTHING WAS DELICIOUS! Food came out super fast and prices were reasonable. Will DEFINITELY be coming back
I really wanted to love this place, but sadly, we were disappointed. My brisket was extremely dry, my grandson's chicken was dry, and my husband's sandwich was dry as well. The mac and cheese was very bland, and the baked beans were overly sweet. even the chocolate chip cookie looked good, but it was dried out and old. Our lunch came to $85. My husband had a beer, I had one drink, and my grandson had a Mountain Dew. For that price, the food was definitely not worth it. When we arrived, I also waited more than 10 minutes at the counter just to place our order. There were only a few people in the restaurant, and the employee who was supposed to help us was in the back near another table. You order and pay at the counter, take a number, and they bring the food to your table. this isn't even the best part besides the subpar food My chair had a whole bunch of barbecue sauce on it all over the seat of my shorts so I have to go to the bathroom and try and clean it so I got to sit there with wet shorts. We loved this place before it was revamped. The restaurant is now clean and beautiful, but unfortunately, the food and service did not live up to our previous experiences. No thanks. Husband was here five weeks ago and the sandwich was amazing. The brisket sandwich he said today was nothing like that. so crazy sadly consistency is not their game
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.
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.
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.
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!
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.
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.
Reviews are generally positive. Many highlight flavorful smoked meats, a lively atmosphere and live music, and friendly staff.
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10 months ago
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
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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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11 months ago
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
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My wife and I went here the first week they where open and the food was great and people are friendly! The service was a little slow but like I said they just opened up! Ribs and brisket were my favorites read more
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1615 North Apache Trl
Apache Junction, AZ 85119
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