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    Hard Eight BBQ

    3.9 (378 reviews)
    ModerateBarbeque, American
    Open 10:30 am - 9:00 pm
    Updated 1 month ago

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    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Good for kids
    Good for groups

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    Pulled pork ribs, jalapeño sausage, and brisket french fries beans, coleslaw, bread, pudding, all absolutely perfect
    Adam P.

    I'm from Pa and always wanted good Texas bbq and this place did it / from waiting in line and they are cooking right in front of you you feel the heat the smell , food was the absolute best barbecue I had in Texas just actually amazing do not skip this place. Only draw is it a little expensive but I'm willing to pay good money for good food and good service and everything was perfect. I can't wait to come back.

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    Richard Walton C.

    This restaurant was the first recommendation by a local businessman so I decided to check them out. The area where grilling is taking place is huge. I managed to beat the lunch crowd when I arrived and walked right up to the order taker. When I left around 12:30 there was a twenty person line waiting to place their meat order with the grill men. Yep, that's how you do it here. Select your meat and how you want it cooked then proceed inside for sides and fixins. Two large dining areas, one inside and one outside although outside is enclosed except for one open wall. I ordered the 8 oz ribeye dinner and a baked potato. With that I got a choice of bread, beans and a drink all for only $21. Texans are so lucky to be able to eat great steaks at such low prices because it sure isn't that way around the rest of the country. My food was delicious and cooked perfectly. I would eat here once a week if I lived here.

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    Belynda H.

    It is never a HARD time to come here. We LOVE LOVE all the food. There is so much to like about this location. Food first! The barbecue and sausage were totally on point this time. My mom loved her bacon, jalapeño wrapped shrimp treat. ;) We also like the beans, coleslaw, and potato salad. Besides the really neat ambience here I totally love the people! The people outside at the grills/smokers are always so friendly, knowledgeable, and willing to help you decide. The people inside work like a well oiled machine. Very friendly also. And they keep the inside of this location so nice and clean. The restrooms are always clean. We will be back!

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    Dina C.

    Hard Eight was a super fun experience. You walk in to the pit area and tell them what you want. They cut it right they and serve it up on a tray. You then go inside to grab any sides or dessert and your drinks. They is plenty of seating inside and out. Fun decorations too. We had the brisket, turkey, two poppers (chicken & shrimp) and a sweet potato. Everything was delicious except for the brisket. We got the end piece which was very hard. After talking to our server, she went and got us a new cut. It was much better but too fatty for my liking. The bbq sauce is very good, I bought two bottles to bring home. I really enjoyed the poppers and wish I would have ordered more of those.

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    Kim H.

    Nice place to eat. Traveling through and gave it a shot. Did the potato w chopped brisket beef. It was good snd moist. Enough to take some home. The guys on the pits were super nice snd guided us since it was our first visit. Decor snd sitting area was clean and fun.

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    6 months ago

    Great place to eat out with friends. A little pricey but worth it occasionally. Country casual environment like most Texas BBQs

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    Thank you for the nice review! We hope to welcome you back again soon.

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    6 months ago

    Excellent barbecue. We had the ribs and turkey. Sides were great and atmosphere was fun.

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    8 months ago

    Very good Texas BBQ, tasty!!! They have many choices and cook the old fashion way, low and slow.

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    5 months ago

    Hard Eight never fails to satisfy our taste buds and appetite. Perfect stop after a long day

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    Inconsistent on their meats. Maybe good, maybe tough, maybe dry, depends on who is on the pit. Not my first choice, but not my last

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    Service was great! Food was Absolutely delicious! Definitely need to check this place out if you are in the area.

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    2 years ago

    Great service and amazing food. Highly recommend this Barbecue. My brother told me this place was great and it did not disappoint.

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    Always good. Serving size of the sides has been huge both times I've been there. Good taste, nice seasoning.

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