Brisket was juicy but no flavor, chicken was juicy with mild flavor, macaroni was very very bland, baked beans were decent and the bbq sauce tasted like sweet baby ray's. 3/5 for my first experience. read more

If I could give this place a zero rating, I would 100 times. By far the worst and dry barbecue I've ever had. They gave us two pieces of bread with a pound of brisket and the brisket was hard to eat and wasn't even hot, almost choked. The potatoes were disgusting, looked very unappealing and tasted like baby food. The pickles were good tho. read more

Best BBQ in town! Their stuffed baked potatoes are super yummy! I'm love their bbq pork and my husband loves their brisket and chopped beef sandwich. read more

I would like to call attention to a serious Yelp fail. This place deserves an overall rating of at least 4 stars if not 4 & a half. No one said this is the best brisket or the best ribs or the best chicken, but it's all VERY VERY good. The sides are excellent. The prices are VERY VERY reasonable for what you get. The staff is over the top Texan nice. I don't think I've ever met such pleasant people in my life. Their service went above and beyond. They prepared a sample plate of all the meats for us before we ordered. Everyone wanted to help us out. I've been travelling across America for the past three weeks and I can say this place is VALUE. read more

I visited there yesterday, I order 3 Meats and two sides. The Mac and cheese taste wasn't home-made, greens beans was ok, the sausage and brisket ok but the ribs were bad, 99% fat. Had to put the ribs in the trash. I would probably return again but not choose ribs and Mac and cheese. Nice BBQ sauce! read more

Best brisket I ever had,been there like 4 different times and I usually get the moist brisket with green beans and broccoli salad,love it love it love it!!!! read more

Nathan's BBQ - Moist brisket with green beans and broccoli salad - Barbeque Near Me - Brenham, Texas

All they need for 5 stars here is moist brisket -- ours was dry. Ribs were fall-off-the-bone tender and the hot link was most CERTAINLY hot! But dry brisket makes us so sad. It's the king of Texas BBQ, and it should be delectable, moist, infused with rendered fat and with a nice smoke ring and yummy crust. Nathan's ha a very nice smile ring and good crust - but like I said, the meat was dry and chewy. Sides are generally well executed. The Mac and Cheese was as good as grandma's -- sorry Mamaw, but it's true! And the blackeyed peas were tender and delicious. Green beans were not canned, and tasted very good. 4 smoky stars read more

They say "there ain't no fibbin' about our rib", but that statement is a lie. It must be because there's no reason anybody should be talking about this rib. it's forgettable. Some barbecue joints off the beaten path should stay there. Perhaps it was the hour I arrived (7 p.m.), but the brisket's juices had been drained by some unseen demon. In the golden age of BBQ, why settle for a copper penny. read more

Hammercy!!! Sweet Hey-zeus!!! Man, lemme tell yall why I love yelp real kwik...cuz aint no way in hell I, we, whoeva would eva know about places like this!!! Headin back home, we were all gettin a lil hungry, so I pull up the ol trusty Y app and type in bbq...whoa!! shit!!! look out!!! Catch this exit!!! Thats right..damn near killed erebody for a 5 star rated bbq spot!!! Well this spot didnt disappoint@all..ok well a tad the brisket was lil dry but had good flavor..sorry dry brisket is a minus 1 star in my book.. But mang damn the ribs & the pork was juicy smokey love meat!!!! The bbq sauce is sweet & tangy-u get it @ the condiment bar along with ya pickles,onions,jalapenos, etc Even the sides were damn good-baked beans, mac & cheese and good potato salad even tho it was chunky and didnt have boiled eggs in it!!! For a bbq spot connected to a Shell it sure is real deal..we saw alot of ppl pass thru for pickup..they also have good specials per my pics If ya in the area def check em out!! read more

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First time here on my way back from Austin to Houston. It's attached to a gas station but the restaurant is very nice and clean. It's cafeteria style which I like as well. Ordered a sliced beef brisket sandwich with two sides and a drink for about $13. I enjoyed it for a quick place to eat. Brisket was smoked nicely and BBQ sauce was good. I will return! read more

Nathan's BBQ - Sliced brisket sandwich with baked beans and green beans. - Barbeque Near Me - Brenham, Texas

Delicious barbecue at a very reasonable price. Brisket was tender. Not too fatty and not too lean. Jalapeno sausage had a nice kick to it. Had a choice of bread or cornbread. Get the cornbread, very good. I highly recommend eating here. read more

Nathan's BBQ - 2 meat plate, brisket and jalapeno sausage. - Barbeque Near Me - Brenham, Texas

Damn that brisket is soft and good. Real eating with ribs and the macaroni and cheese is the bomb!!! I give it 4 out of 5 because the potato salad was not as flavorful as the cornbread and rest of the meal. Good salt of the Earth cooking and people. read more

Biggest disappoint was the service. Young man behind the counter was nice but the little gal ringing up the order could definitely use an attitude adjustment or better training... Mostly in customer service. As for the food: I got the two meat plate; brisket, ribs, Mac and cheese, and potato salad. Brisket was okay but the ribs were better. Mac & cheese is definitely a must have and potato salad is perfect. Nathan's would've gotten 4 stars if not for poor service. read more

Beyond the tasty Texas cookin' and the restaurant's down home decor, the serving line staff's hospitality and cheerfulness reveal why customers become patrons. BIG thanks from the GREEN POWER 4 TEXAS crew! read more

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Really good bbq. I had the ribs and sliced beef (brisket, in other words, I think.) The beef was really moist and and ribs were fall-off-the-bone tender. I think Rudy's BBQ is way overrated, and this place totally trumps it (just barbecue-wise, anyway.) I wish they had more side options, but I still gave it 5 stars because the barbecue was THAT GOOD. The interior is wholly Texan (and I love it) and very clean. I'm from Houston but was in the Brenham area just to sight-see, so the drive is unfortunately too far for me to be a regular here. However, I def would be here at least once a week if I lived in the area. The staff was friendly, so no complaints there. I also kind of love that it's out of the way, kind of like a nice little secret to have, but one I'd like to share because the BBQ is bomb. read more

As a California native on business travel in Texas, I came to appreciate a good meal in a small town. My traveling colleague told me this place was a must the first night we arrived at Brenham, and I'm glad we did it. Don't let the proximity to the gas station fool you, this place is legit. Food was tasty, fresh, and good portions. There's also an attaching mini-mart to get some shopping in for essentials before you hit the road. Definitely a must try if you're going to be in the neighborhood. read more

I was really disappointed in my 2 meat plate today. I got the brisket & sausage. The brisket was chewy & griselly. The sausafe was dry. The glass water...lake water. The max & cheese was good. 1st time here, but will not stop again. Adam from Austin read more

Came here expecting Nathan Fillion. What we got was Nathan Lane. Yelp claimed this was the "best BBQ in Texas, hands down." A far cry, my friends! This was terrible. The BBQ sauce tastes like hot peppery ketchup. The potato salad reeks of excessive mayonnaise. +1 star for amazing ice. That's always a plus in my book! read more

Stopped here on a road trip and was very pleasantly surprised! While it may sound crazy, the chicken tenders were AMAZING!! The Mac and Cheese was really good while it was hot. The ribs were pretty good-- well flavored. Despite being full, we couldn't stop until it was all gone read more

Nathan's BBQ - Barbeque Near Me - Brenham, Texas

Stopped in here last month after getting the 'Done ran out' sign slapped up in the window on us in Truth :-(. Lol. I was impressed with all of the options, it's a nice menu to choose from. Food was good, and the portions were ginormous, I barely finished my meal, no complaints at all on portions. Keep up the good work y'all, you're second on our go-to bbq joint around Brenham now :-) read more

Service 5/5: The old guy cutting the meat just makes you feel right at home. They're very generous with their samples, it almost felt like a meal in itself Ribs 5/5: great flavor and crust, juicy and just the right tenderness. Seasoning was just right, usually places make their ribs too salty for my tastes. Pork Shoulder: 3/5 my meat had a bloody taste to it, the seasoning / smoking just hadn't penetrated deep enough to flavor the meat. It was very moist. Chicken: 4/5 excellent value for the chicken. Brined and charred. Not dry but could've been a little more moist. Burnt-Ends 4/5 (if you like it caramelized) More of the burnt ends than the meat, but I love burnt ends for their flavor but I didn't care of the carmelization as much. Homemade Potato Chips 5/5: They were thick yet crunchy all the way through. Usually thicker chips are a little soft on the inside but it was crispy throughout. Bread 5/5 (if you like to heavily sauce your meat, otherwise 1/5) the bread is extra dry to soak up all the sauce and fat from your bread. But I'm pretty minimal when it comes to sauce, so it was unforgivingly dry. read more

When you're in Texas, I'm pretty sure this is what you are looking for - real Texas BBQ...and this place is the real deal! Nathan's used to be called Big Daddies and it was basically just a steam table inside the gas station. However, word has spread and Nathan's is now a full fledged restaurant with a loyal following. When you go to Nathan's you have to try the two meat platter, anything less would be a crime. I would say you should get the sausage (locals have said it's not Texas BBQ without sausage!) and then you pick between the pork pulled or the pork ribs (you really can't go wrong either way). Also make sure you grab some home baked bread and fill your plate with some onions and pickles from the counter! It's an unreal combination. I've been going to this place since 2003 and I would never come to the area without making a stop here! read more

Food is usually good but pricey. We had them cater our daughters wedding and were pleased with food BUT things Nathan (the owner) promised us never materialized. Asked for a contract but he assured us it would be ok. Should have insisted! Price he quoted prior to event was far below what the bill was. One call and Nathan gladly fixed it but who wants a hassle when throwing your child a wedding? We were promised that the food would be in chafing dishes- NOT! They were served very country in large pans. Not the look we were promised. Tea and water was also promised to be available before and after meal- NOT. We had to send someone to store for drinks (we had kegs and wine but nothing for non drinkers bc we planned on tea/water) They only brought enough tea for the meal. We were promised they would light the candles on all the tables for us and they did that! Yeah! The servers were attentive and prompt. Served the wedding party but the rest enjoyed buffet. Would have been nice if that service extended to family table as well. The wedding party actually got to eat since they were served and guests had to serve themselves. That was great! Left overs were well packed quietly and quickly. :) All in all it was satisfactory. I would hesitate to use them for catering again without a written contract! Even then, I would have to think twice. read more

Solid BBQ place off 290 in Brenham. I liked the pork the most, it wasn't a pork loin cut but more of a pork shoulder with all the nice fat on it. Brisket was decent, ribs were very good with good seasoning. Only gripe was the young man doing the slicing cut off most the brisket bark which i like and some of the best pieces of the pork so if you are picky make sure to assist the cutter in your selection. read more

I have been to this place twice. It is inside a gas station, but that should not matter. I got ribs the first time, and boy were they great! Lots of flavor, meat, and good rub on them. Really good sides, mac and cheese, potatoes and such. The second time I came here, it was a little slow inside, I did not know what I wanted and the fellow cut up all the meat and let me sample them all. How awesome is that! It made me order stuff I usually do not get. I was very happy. read more

This barbecue is excellent. We usually hit the bakery in Chappell Hill on our way out of Houston but with their line out the door today, we kept driving. We stopped here before we started to death, and were incredibly pleased! I ate the chopped baker (it's called a chopped tater here), and it was as good or maybe better than other barbecue joints. The potato itself was so smooth I ate it without sauce once the meat was gone. Hubs got pork and brisket, and loved it. Mom ate sausage, and Dad got what he claims is one of the best burgers of his life. It was the Burnt Ends that pleases my stomach so much, though. They take the ends of a brisket that nobody ever asks for and caramelize them in barbecue sauce on the grill, and they changed my life. I was so full, but I couldn't stop! I'm definitely not sharing my doggy bag with anybody! read more

We stopped at Nathan's during a recent roadtrip. We were not enjoy our experience from the customer (lack of) service or the food. The gentleman that took our order and cut the meat was pleasant and quick but when he asked the other workers assigned down the line to serve up our sides, the overtly ignored him and us. He finally came down and served the sides so we could check out our order. The check out process seemed to be a bother to the employee. The BBQ sauce and cornbread were the worst I have ever tasted...I mean in my entire life. The potato salad looked and tasted like it came from Sam's Club. The highlight of the meal was the pinto beans. The ribs and sausage were OK but not worth the price. We will not be visiting here again. read more

Always great food, have been going for over 20 years. I'm writing this specifically because of a outstanding Worker this past sunday (mothers day). A worker named McKenzie was sooo incredibly nice with my 9 month old son. Even a few days later my wife and mother were still commenting on her being so nice and helpful. Keep up the good work! read more

Stopped by on the way to Austin. I've lived here for my whole life and never tried this place. Amazing bbq better than Franklins, salt lick or county line. Found my new stop. Hell, I might come to brenham just for the ribs. read more

Nathan's BBQ - Nathan dropping off some ribs - Barbeque Near Me - Brenham, Texas

I have to agree with Troy H. From all the way back in 2012, I have gone here twice against my will mostly, by friends and family and they dont really say anything afterwards, nothing ! Just its okay it was kinda bland bla bla BLAH!!!! I don't like it and for the quality of meat its Really expensive i think if you are trying to impress someone or are looking for good cheap food this is not it. customer service is not actually that great you almost have too force them to actually talk to you when at the cash register even when you are the only one in line, which its good manners to strike up conversation no matter how minuscule in the event that someone could be having a bad day and wants you to say something nice to them usually the group there, ( which is not based solely on my opinion from the two times i have been here) do not even care if you give them a complement they don't really say anything when you leave and its always kinda awkward because usually me and a few of my friends have said they feel unwelcome back to the restaurant . all in all its okay not a comfortable place to go to often food is bland and people that drink and the slightly older crowd seems to like it. Summer S. Review is a better portrayal now that i look at it. read more

Yummy BBQ with super friendly service. Nathan was there at lunch today and made it a point to come talk to us and even gave me a sample of the best turkey and cornbread stuffing I've had in as long as I can remember. Well worth the stop. read more

The food was okay, very over priced. Customer service was lacking. Coming from a big city to a small town I was looking forward to a friendly environment, instead got rude unfriendly service. They have one menu on the top of the counter this is very difficult for people from out of town who do not eat at this establishment often. The employees just stare at you, you have to decide what you want in a second so the line does not build up behind you. When you ask a question pertaining to the menu you get a blank stare or an eye roll and as if to answer your question they just point to what's in front of you without using words. I will not be returning or referring anyone else to eat here. read more

Delicious home cooking. Even if you don't love bbq, the veggies are delish! Worth a try. We will certainly go back.

We stopped here for lunch after our tour of the Blue Belle Factory and were really excited because when we walked in, the customers in back of us started chit chatting with us and told us we were in for a real treat...and even the workers at Blue Belle highly recommended it for lunch. But somehow, the barbecue here just didn't seem to hit the spot. The brisket was kind of tough and stringy on the outside because it was too dry. The sausage was a bit on the salty side, but it was really flavorful. The ribs also weren't as juicy as I would have liked. I think my bbq standards have gone up since this visit to texas..and this being the 5th bbq stop on our visit...I have to say, there is better elsewhere. read more

Was going to Blue Bell and needed BBQ. Ribs are DELICIOUS. They don't fall off the bone with a touch, but all you need a slight tug. And the flavor is yummmmm. In fact, you can smell them as you walk in. Sides are also good. My fave was mac & cheese - a light, almost watery, cheesiness, that reminded me of Luby's. Potato salad tasted like deviled eggs (with the relish kick) and probably some of the best I've ever had... and didn't even have eggs in them! Twice baked potatoes were good, though not as good as they look, but even better when smothered around your brisket. Green beans could be more flavorful. Brisket was dry and tasteless. So skip it and get more ribs. read more

Bbq was good. I got the lightweight plate and it was plenty if you aren't a big eaten. However the twice baked potatoes were a little too thin kind of like instant Boyfriend had me burnt ends They were good and tender. The tea was ok but pretty pale read more

The lean brisket & hot links are finger lickin good. You have to try the broccoli salad & baked beans! Tell them it's your first visit & they will let you taste the food. We will come back to Nathan's read more

Nathan's BBQ - The broccoli salad & baked beans is to die for! Tell them it your first visit & they will let you taste the food. - Barbeque Near Me - Brenham, Texas

Came in town with the girlfriend for a few days to visit family and was hankering for BBQ. Came to Nathan's (formerly Big Daddy's) on a recommendation... Boy, am I glad we did! I feel genuinely sorry for Stephen S, Christine M, and others who obviously had a less-than-memorable experience, as we were all thoroughly pleased and will most definitely return. First of all, the gentleman who greeted us was prompt and polite. He asked us if we had dined there before. When we told him we hadn't, he immediately offered to let us try ALL the meats so we could make an educated decision. We fell in love with the brisket, pork, and sausage -- although we were not disappointed with any of them. We tried the mac and cheese (amazing!), potato salad, and coleslaw as sides, and they were all really good. The barbecue sauce was thick and delicious, and the bread was home-made and perfect. All in all, it was an excellent experience. I lived in Texas for 26 years before moving to Washington State (don't bother trying to find good barbecue there, btw), and I know good barbecue. This is as good as I've had around here. Do yourself a favor, disregard the negative reviews, and go give Nathan's a try. read more

Nathan's has delicious BBQ and delivers it in a memorable place. I liked the jalapeno sausage, beef ribs and brisket. Definitely worth a try. read more

Nathan's BBQ - Barbeque Near Me - Brenham, Texas

Awful service. They were rude and disrespectful toward my family and I. The lady at check out was especially rude, completely bizarre. Food was good but the experience with the workers ruined the dinner. read more