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Panther City BBQ

4.3 (704 reviews)
ModerateCaterers, Barbeque
Closed • Closed
Updated over 3 months ago

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Moderate noise
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Good for groups
Good for kids

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Double Brisket smash burger
Greg P.

This is my second visit. I tried the Double Brisket Smash Burger and it was awesome.

Lawrencia L.

The bbq here was delicious. I enjoyed the brisket sandwich, mac and cheese and greens. Everything was well seasoned and flavorful. They have lots of seating at this place. I would come here again.

Michiel D.

Great barbecue place in Fort Worth. Limited seating inside, but large outdoor area. You order at the counter, both for food and drinks. Drinks are served quickly, but order your food timely because the line does get long on weekends. By 6:30pm they ran out of the Texas twinkies, which they replaced with a bacon burnt end alternative. The outdoor area wasn't the most clean, had to wipe off the table we sat at.

Creamed corn and beans
Stephen D.

In my lifelong quest to find the best bbq spot in Texas this spot is tough to beat. Exceptional food, convenient and the price was spot on. We got the Hells Half Acre at around $100 and it could easily feed 6 people. So much food and extremely delicious. There were 3 of us and we barely made a dent. Meats: they were out of the ribs and sausage :( but they substitute with anything but their brisket. We got a double order of their pulled pork and turkey. The meats alone were worth the trip. Sides: we got the Borracho beans and the cream corn. My daughter is a huge fan of their corn so we got 2 of them since the Hells Half Acre comes with 3 sides (and they are huge) Convenience: no 2 hours to wait in line before they open, just show up and order. Usually places like this are a step below but the taste was on point! Sauce: food doesn't need it but boy does that sauce hit. Cons: didn't come with bread and the counter service looked less than thrilled to take orders. Ranking: tied with Hutchins. For context I've been to Franklins, Goldees, LeRoy and Lewis, La Barbeque, Cattleack, Hard 8, Terrys, Pecan Lodge and others in Texas and from an overall experience they don't come close to Panther City. When you don't have to wait in line and the meat is just as good and the sides are better- no brainer!

Zachary S.

A former Texas Monthly top 10 spot on a Sunday at 11:30 am had basically no line. How can that be? Inside there is no seating and the outdoor patio is quite filled up. People are parking on side streets all over just trying to get lucky. How is that possible? Panther City BBQ is just efficient. Located just slightly south of downtown Fort Worth, Panther City BBQ was my 31st stamp on my Texas Monthly Top 50 BBQ Passport. So much barbecue has been on the board this past year that my palate is just dialed now. I have a few notes of the eats at each spot I go to from my Yelp peers, my friends, and other things I see online, but I did not expect Panther City to have as many options as they did. Their menu, especially on the weekends, is quite expansive. Of course they have all your traditional smoked meats plus smoked bologna and smoked barbacoa and smoked guisada on the weekend. Their BBQ Twists had some crazy options like their Pork Belly Poppers that I had to get. The line moved efficiently as they had two ladies running the register as all the meats were sliced and prepared in the kitchen. They were moving through the line with a speed never seen before at a BBQ joint. My order was small orders of quite a bit of their menu so I had the chance to really try it all. I'll go down the line and share my thoughts on everything: Brisket: Honestly, was kind of dry in my opinion compared to the best and didn't pull me in so much. Probably the worst thing I had here. Pork Spare Ribs: Big ole bone that crumbled with no problem. Extremely tender and heavenly. Beef Garlic Sausage: I am more of a pork sausage guy, but these threw down. They had a back order on their Jalapeño Cheese sausage, so I got a link of this instead. Plenty of flavor and a delight. Smoked Brisket Guisada: If you want a little hair on your chest, order their Guisada and sit out in the Texas heat. That stew had a kick to it. It was flavorful. It was powerful, but I also had generational meat sweats after a few bites. Pork Belly Poppers: I haven't stopped thinking about these. It was a crazy and delicious bite and packed full of flavor. I wish jalapeños weren't as mild as they are right now (thanks A&M), but the mixing of the pork belly with a creamy jalapeño popper was a brilliant creation that felt like a drunk masterpiece I'd put together if I were a pit master. Spicy Smoked Mac & Cheese: A fantastic side with a jalapeño crumble that really wasn't that spicy. It was excellent and a perfect mac sauce, but I just had to share that it really wasn't that spicy. This was a treat of a spot. They're open 5 days a week until 8 PM, which shows they have it down to a science. As we were leaving, the line had popped out the door. Anywhere else that's like an hour wait. Here? It means they're gonna have to wait 10 minutes to order. RIYL: Top tier BBQ without the extensive wait for top tier BBQ.

1/2lb turkey, popper and spicy Mac n Cheese
Rigo M.

Food was very flavorful and well seasoned. Mac n Cheese was creamy with just the right amount of spice. Service was spot on for the lunch hour crowd and the line move quickly and with ease.

Dee B.

Had takeaway with a few items. I've eaten there before and enjoyed the BBQ. The takeaway items we picked were ok, but definitely will stick to bbq next time. Was hoping for a baked potato but they were out, so tried a burger. It was OK. Daughter had the chopped brisket sandwich and it was much better. Mac and cheese was very thick and creamy. Staff was very friendly and definitely eat there if you can. I like the patio vibe. Tip- ask for BBQ sauce to go.. we didn't get any.

Ryan B.

Stopped by Panther City BBQ and was impressed. The outdoor seating area was a great place to enjoy the meal, especially on a nice day. I liked that they offer some unique Tex-Mex inspired BBQ items in addition to traditional barbecue. The Brisket Elote and the Barbacoa Tacos were excellent. One of the biggest surprises was dessert. The Nutter Butter Cheesecake was something a little different from what you'd typically expect at a BBQ restaurant, and it was definitely worth trying. Overall, great food, a relaxed atmosphere, and some creative menu options that set them apart from other BBQ spots.

Brisket, inedible burnt ends, street corn.
Justin C.

Simply a bar that serves bbq, that's it. I'm guessing at one point they really sold craft bbq; today it's more of a bar with a side of bbq. Nothing impressive about the food. I'll give them this "they are much more affordable" but then again I'd rather pay another $20 for great food. Burnt ends inedible (literally burnt), brisket tender but zero flavor of seasoning. Corn was standard street corn that you can get from 10,000 taco shops in town. Lastly the bbq sauce was so overly sweet "like a raspberry chipotle flavor maybe" not our style but that was the flavor of the brisket. Service was made to order. Ambiance was great for the drinking crowd that wanted a side of bbq. Wouldn't return for bbq.

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Elle N.

I'm on a quest to try every spot on Texas Monthly's Top 50 BBQ list, and Panther City BBQ in Ft Worth did not let me down! The meat was excellent! Smoky, tender, everything you want in good BBQ. Also, no sauce needed because the flavors shined. The sides were solid too, and the service was great. Definitely earns its spot on the list. Highly recommend if you're in the Ft Worth area!

Ta'Brechi H.

2026 - Yelp Review #11 Panther Creek BBQ offers smoked meats, sandwiches, tacos, poppers, smoked Mac n cheese, dill potato salad, and creamed corn to name a few. You order and then find seating either indoor or outdoor. Place your table number so it can be seen and your meal will be bought to your table. Everything was delicious and I will be returning to try their tacos. My least favorite menu item was their dill potato salad. Is was to much dill for my liking. Operating Hours Wednesday - Sunday 11 am - 8 pm

Giancarlo A.

What's there to say. Amazing, top notch Texas BBQ. Now it did somewhat lack a bit of the intense smokified bbq flavor you'd come to expect and synonymous with Texas barbecue but not in a bad way. Amazing juicy brisket, and an even better top 5 burger I've ever had - anywhere. As good as Texas barbecue gets.

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Lauryl B.

Best bites: BRISKET! And Mac and cheese. Burnt ends were a bit dry. I did not care for the jalapeño cheese sausage at all...it was very salty! Turkey was moist and flavorful. Ribs were good. Beans and elote were fine! Service was fast. They do run out of food, so get there early!

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Is carry out available?

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Is there inside seating?

Yes, there is, as well as outdoor seating.

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Try to get there at by 11am. I got there around 1115am and waited 15 mins.

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