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    Heim Barbecue - River

    3.6 (370 reviews)
    ModerateBarbeque, Salad, Burgers
    Open 11:00 am - 9:00 pm
    Updated over 3 months ago

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    Dogs allowed

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    Brian H.

    Came here for a work luncheon. You order at the counter as you enter and they give you a pager to be notified when it's ready. I ordered the two meats platter with pulled pork and Texas style sausage for my meats with the pinto beans and mashed. The pulled pork was seasoned well and moist, the sausage was full of flavor and a nice pop when you bite into it. The pinto beans were very flavorful but the mashed was dry. The the ambiance was chill and the staff very friendly. All In all a good spot.

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    Corey R.

    Went to Heim Barbecue in Fort Worth for a company dinner and had a really good experience. We ordered a big platter with several different meats and sides, and everything was solid. The brisket was definitely on point. It was tender and full of flavor. All the sides were great too, no misses there. I tried their Heim Light Lager and it paired perfectly. It was a good taste but light enough to enjoy with all that BBQ. The staff was also super accommodating, moving tables around to fit our big group without any hassle. Overall, just a great BBQ spot with good food, good beer, and good service. Definitely worth checking out if you're in Fort Worth.

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    Vicky L.

    Barbecue was something my group and I wanted to have while visiting Fort Worth and we were glad that we found Heim Barbecue. While we had a few other options in mind, Heim was a solid choice due to a few reasons. This location has a large parking lot, a decent sized outdoor patio, a roomy interior, plus bar space. While there was no line out the door on my visit, there was a very steady stream of customers during peak lunch hour. The menu is simple yet abundant in BBQ meats and sides. Having a bar and more alcoholic beverages than other barbecue spots is nice. I like that they have BBQ plates (one, two, or three meat) as well as by-the-pound as a choice...as some places sadly no longer have plates for purchase. Please don't ever take plates off the menu! We had their bacon burnt ends (so soft and flavorful, sweet and smoky, and yes...fatty in a great way), beef brisket (love it moist and the seasoning was delicious), pork ribs (fall off the bone tender and didn't need any BBQ sauce though also very good with it), and sides like cole slaw (A-OK, I'd prefer it slightly more creamy), potato salad (so much yum), fries (very typical), mac n cheese (creamy and tasty), green beans (seasoned well), and onion rings (huge rings of goodness). The original BBQ sauce is my favorite but their spicy one is also good. Ask for the sauces when you pickup your order at the counter (since you get a buzzer while food is being prepared) so you can bring the bottle to your table for use. You don't get to see all the slicing and chopping when you order and you just have to trust the process. The staff were very friendly and welcoming on our visit, and we definitely plan to swing by again.

    Brisket and pulled pork (half a point each).
    Tomaszek C.

    Yes, very nice place. Spacious, with a nice bar. Food top notch. Brisket was great. Pork was great. Awesome sauces. Lady at the register let me taste bacon burned ends. She rocked.

    im pregnant & I wanted some bbq so bad for over 4 months, came here finally & I truly was disappointed, I rather go to coopers bbq in stockyards way more juicy brisket, came here because it's closer to my home. Service was outstanding though

    Alex L.

    Good BBQ for Texas but there are better places in and out of state. They only offer one kind of BBQ sauce which is super sweet with no tangy notes or any spice. The big plus is the meats are not overly smoky like other places and are really juicy. Definitely better than the other location and less crowded. Service feels like any fast food establishment and the people behind the counter keep eye contact to a minimum if any at all. Otherwise, the place is clean and well thought out with the fountain drinks and bar being in the middle of the building. Sitting outside offers plenty of shade and an easy exit once you're done. We ordered the brisket and burnt ends (aka pork belly). Everything was good but the absence of a smoky and/or spicy sauce would've elevated the meal. The green chili mac n' cheese, coleslaw and banana pudding was a delight for sides. Glad there is an alternative to BBQ. I'd leave it on the map for next time.

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    Larry G.

    BBQ was good, I love the backyard area. .You would never guess you were dining in the middle of a city of a million people! Very pleasant on Tuesday 4/21/25. The sun sets behind the Pecan trees and Cedar Elm and it A OK. .

    2 meat place with Chill Mac and Green Beans

    Stopped in for a work lunch. Super yummy and service was top notch. Amanda, Sasha, and Sara did an excellent job on talking care of our group. Thank you and we will 100% be back.

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    Elizabeth A. H.

    The food was good. Bacon burnt ends are always fantastic here. The potato skins were not what I expected. They were presented in a mound of potatoes, cheese and meat. They were quite messy but flavorful. The three meat platter was good with nice sized portions of meat. The only thing I would have changed was sitting outside. The weather was beautiful but the flies were horrible.

    Pork ribs, bacon burnt ends, green chili mac, and loaded potatoe salad
    Angel G.

    I would say this place gets an E for effort. Clean and inviting restaurant but the food flavor falls short. Employees provided great customer service and thus gave two stars l. Out of the food in the photos only the pork ribs and onion rings would I recommend. The place doesn't even smell of barbecue cooking or smoke. I would stay away. My wife and I left feeling hungry which should never happen at a barbecue restaurant.

    Kimberlie H.

    Yes yes yes! ALL OF IT. Amazing food, service, ambiance Hands down the very Best Of Fort Worth DFW. Top notch offerings. Thank you Ms Robin & team for always taking such great care of us. White Settlement location is my families favorite location. We've been coming here for 5 years now and won't go anywhere else. Great for families, catering, parties and beyond. Love the Huge outdoor & outdoor seating and huge deck. The kids choose Heims every Bday!

    What I had in my off day..don't judge me. But I had for lunch minus the drink.

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    Oh my gosh. The brisket sandwich was incredible I'm 5'1, 120 pounds and ate the WHOLE thing because it was THAT good!

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    Staff is incredibly kind and welcoming. Food is great, decent side portions and hot upon serving.

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    4 months ago

    We love coming here! Great happy hour, very attentive and kind staff and the yard area is great the relax in. My kind of dining!

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    Great food and great service. Atmosphere was top notch as well. Ready to eat here again

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    10 months ago

    The service was good and the food was great. I had a burger and fries were delicious. I would return.

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    Foods excellent. A little expensive but good . Service is friendly and on time. Always a line. Nice ambiance. Lots of open space.

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    So rude. They canceled our order an HOUR before they were supposed to deliver. Terrible customer service.

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    11 months ago

    This is NOT Texas barbecue, not Texas sides and not Texas ice tea. If you are looking for real good, smokey barbecue go somewhere else.

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    One of the best barbecue spots in Fort Worth and actually in all of north Texas. I could eat here at least twice per a week.

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    Have a group of around 10 including 4 kids. Do I need to make reservations for the outside area fri 7/30/21 or possibly sat 7/31?

    Great BBQ but the sides are horrible,, I don't think they take reservations here but I could be wrong .

    Are dogs allowed?

    At the River location, I believe they are allowed on the patio but not 100% sure.

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