This has always been my number one place for bbq and always will be. My go to is the bbq sandwich…read moreand potato salad and pecan pie.

The lady was very kind great service and there a lot of space inside to eat and prices are not to…read morebad if you are craving. some bbq I will suggest you to go there if your near I liked the food and will come back next time to get some more bbq.

I didn't try the barbecue -- even though that seemed to be what everyone else was there for and for…read morea second I wondered if I was missing out. But instead of ordering the usual barbecue plate, I chose something that sounded just as bold but a little different: a ribeye loaded potato. And that turned out to be the best decision I could have made. This wasn't just a steak next to a potato. The ribeye and the loaded potato came together as one incredible, over-the-top masterpiece. It started with a massive baked potato -- perfectly crisp on the outside and unbelievably soft and fluffy on the inside. Then, instead of serving the steak on the side, they piled juicy, sliced ribeye right on top of the potato. The ribeye itself was cooked to perfection. Each slice was tender, deeply flavorful, and beautifully seared on the edges. It had that rich, buttery taste that only a well-marbled ribeye can deliver. The juices from the steak soaked down into the hot potato beneath it, creating this unbelievable combination of textures and flavors. Every bite had that savory, melt-in-your-mouth beef paired with the soft, steaming potato. But it didn't stop there. The entire thing was loaded -- and I mean loaded. Melted cheese draped over the ribeye slices, blending into the potato below. A generous spoonful of sour cream added a cool, tangy contrast to the richness of the meat. Butter melted into every layer, making each bite even more indulgent. Green onions sprinkled on top added just enough freshness to cut through the heaviness. Everything blended together into this perfect harmony of creamy, savory, and hearty goodness. When you took a forkful, you didn't just get steak or just potato -- you got both at once. The juicy ribeye, the fluffy potato, the melted cheese, and the creamy toppings all in one bite. It was comfort food elevated to another level. The flavors didn't compete; they enhanced each other. The steak's bold, beefy richness balanced perfectly with the smooth, buttery potato base. And then there were the jalapeño poppers on the side -- crispy, golden, and filled with warm, creamy cheese and just the right kick of spice. Taking a bite of a popper between forkfuls of the ribeye loaded potato added that extra layer of crunch and heat that made the whole meal even better. By the end, I wasn't thinking about the barbecue at all. I didn't feel like I missed out on anything. The ribeye loaded potato was hearty, indulgent, and unforgettable. It wasn't just a meal -- it was an experience. Every bite was rich, flavorful, and satisfying in a way that sticks with you long after you've left the table. Skipping the barbecue turned out to be the best decision I could have made.

Well I didn't like the service today. Cozy eating area but ordered two of the two meat plate and…read moredidn't get the order correct and the condiments and bread were not complimented. No ketchup I had to ask for a lot of items even the pickle and onion that comes with the barbecue plates. I paid nearly $60 for three meals I just thought the priority wasn't given for my order for what I paid. Normally the food is walked out to dine in guests and the plates were not distributed together and some food was cold. Need to improve for the prices charged for plates. Please offer bread to guests with combo meals. Food and cost of living is too high for mediocre service.

The service was great. A friend and I went around 9 pm, on a Thursday, but they only had chopped…read morebrisket and Texas trash even though they are open til midnight. From what we tried, the chopped brisket was good, but wouldn't be our first choice. The Texas Trash was wayyyy too salty and I wouldn't get it again for the price. I would say it's a saltier Chex Mex. Nonetheless, we had a great time talking to the bartender and got the gin and prickly pear Moscow mule as well as the espresso martini. The drinks were good. I'd go back for the drinks, convo, and if I were to take someone out town here. The ambiance felt cozy considering it was raining and was pretty late at night. It's a smaller venue, but with outdoor seating. Overall, I would take come back again.

Great service and amazing food! The atmosphere is modern and relaxed. Highly recommend the burnt…read moreends and the chicken

My wife, daughter, son-in-law, and I were staying near the Rice campus on a Saturday in early May,…read morewaiting for graduation ceremonies later that day. My wife and I had had a great experience at the Pit Room previously, so brought the rest of my family here to experience. I found the food to continue to be really good, especially the fatty brisket. Stopped by around 11 am, and there was still parking in the dedicated surface lot next to the building. The smell of bbq wasn't as prevalent as last time. Once walking in, you stand in line to first order your meat...which is immediately sliced in front of you. You then move further along to ask for your sides, including as many slices of plain white bread as you want. My daughter treated us this time, so didn't record prices, but thought it was reasonable. I liked the sliced brisket a lot, along with the side of elote corn and mac n cheese. The free toppings bar had the various pickled vegetables that really cut through the fattiness of the meat. Drinks were all self serve, with a water station and soda fountain. Probably ordered a bit less than expected for 4 people, but was happy that there were no left overs, and left not completely stuffed, since we had a long day ahead of us. By the time we left a little after noon, there was both a wait for tables and parking. We had come at the right time.

My uber driver told me I chose well for my Houston bbq experience when I was heading to the…read morerestaurant, and I did indeed have a delicious meal. Got the one meat lunch platter which came with two sides. I chose the brisket, mac n cheese, and cole slaw. The meat was so tender and juicy, and the bbq sauce was one of the best I've had. The sides were just ok, and I wouldn't recommend the mac n cheese (too meh). I liked the pickle station they had. Counter service with tables both inside and outside. All the employees were quick but friendly.

As the BBQ should be…read more Service and atmosphere: The staff were nice and polite. The restaurant was clean and organised. There were plants of parking spaces in front and behind the restaurant. Food: Delicious. The meats were juicy and succulent. Perfect seasoning on all cuts. I really liked the turkey and the brisket. I also highly recommend the buttered potato. So so good! Same goes for the coleslaw, tangy and well balanced. Went well with meats. I do like Truth BBQ but this one was on par. Pricing: $$/$ - the price depends on the size of your order. Regular plate of food was priced $20-$25.

BBQ was ordered for Teacher Appreciation Week at school one day. The Mac and cheese, peach cobbler,…read morebrisket sandwich and sauce was delicious. I couldn't finish my food and decided I was going to try the ribs Saturday. When I visited the establishment, I got the ribs Saturday sandwich and baked beans. The ribs were delicious but the baked beans were a bit sweet for me. I remember eating them like this when I was younger, but can't do much sugar right now. Four and a half stars

best BAR-BQ in town definitely recommended very nice people good customer service love the…read moreMex-beans with the Bar-BQ awesome flavors.

Best Brisket in the area, quick service, nice little dining room. Looks like it closed thoughread more

First time getting food here mainly because I prefer my dads BBQ…read more I really enjoyed the turkey and potato salad. The chopped beef is also pretty good. The beans are mid and look nothing like pictures I've seen. I want to go back and try more items.

Pretty expensive for average bbq. I was expecting more flavor. Sad that this place can't be better…read more I much prefer KC's BBQ over in Churchill area.

We live in Bay City and often travel down to Matagorda Beach throughout the year…read more About 3 years ago we were driving through Matagorda (the town, not the county) and saw a new building with a nice wide beige gravel parking lot. I mention the parking lot because it was a lot larger than most of the businesses down there. Later, we saw several trucks with boats and it was apparent that the business wanted to accommodate longer traffic. Now to the good stuff - the place is awesome. There is a husband/wife team assisted by their daughter. They are super nice - you can tell that they are just good folks. They are assisted by their daughter (who is very cute). Every time we go there the line is pretty good, but we have never had to wait more than 20 minutes. We have had the ribs, the whole smoked chicken, and chopped beef sandwiches. We don't usually get sides because we head to the beach and make it a meat with extra meat kind of day. Some good family friends recently discovered Coastal Que and have not stopped talking about it. They have tried most of everything and recently tried the beef ribs and got two for the both of them. They barely were able as a couple to eat both ribs. So my next trip I am going to give the beef ribs a try. The establishment is very clean. They are generous with their portions and not afraid to provide samples to let you try things. The only downsides are that they are not year-round. I think that they are May to September and head elsewhere for the winter. It hurts to see them leave for the winter (part of our spring ritual is waiting for them to come back). They are only open a few days a week (Thursday-Saturday .... I think .... not sure about Sunday because we never go down there on a Sunday)) and it is not uncommon that they sell out early so plan accordingly. We eat BBQ all over Texas (Austin, San Antonio, Sugarland, Houston, Tyler, and of course Bay City are our usual areas) and this is our favorite place. They are not cheap but the prices are in line with other establishments. When we head down south to the beach, Coastal is a must-visit ritual for us. We always buy enough for the day and extra to take home for the next meal. If you like Texas BBQ, give this place a try. Have a beer (or a root beer) and enjoy some great food.

Coveted 1st day open for the season did not disappoint. The food and service get better every…read moreyear. Of course there was a line out the door and everyone knows it's worth the wait.

The best bbq hands down. Everyone is nice, the food comes out quickly. It has a family picnic vibe…read more If I need to stop for food it's the only place I will go.

Worth the trip to Wharton! We had the pulled pork nachos, brisket nachos, turkey breast, kids…read moreplates, & street corn. All of the meats were moist and were perfectly seasoned. The staff are super sweet and handled our large group with ease.

While in Texas, we had to stop by at a BBQ spot and after some research on insta and chat gpt, we…read morecame to the conclusion that Pinkerton's is where it's at. Let me tell you, it did not disappoint! The pork ribs were the star of the show. So tender, fall off the bone deliciousness. Pair it with the hot sauce that they have on the side and it was chefs kiss! The best ribs I've ever had. The brisket on the other hand was a little dry and I wish it had more flavor, but the sauce made up for it. We also got the Mac n cheese with brisket on top. They really did not skimp out on the brisket. It was very delicious and the Mac n cheese was perfectly creamy and decadent. They also pickles, pickled jalapeño, and onions on the side which really cut the fat from the meat. The coleslaw that we got was okay though. Overall, it was a great experience. All the employees were nice and patient with us since it was our first time here and we had some questions. The vibes were definitely there. Will def stop by here if we ever go to Texas again!!

Barbecue that's worth the wait. Pinkerton's barbecue seems…read moreto always have a line as other reviews mentioned. On a beautiful weather worthy day like today it was worth waiting for. I'm a boudin lover at heart so that's a no brained for me. The smoky boudin link ($8) was cooked to perfection, you know the ones you can eat and the casing snaps with crispness as you bite into it. Rice still has its moist and perfect texture as well. Kam ordered the extra lean brisket sandwich ($15) that's served on jalapeño biscuit buns which he seemed to really enjoy We order side to share, just try. Bacon Mac& cheese. ($6, large) Which is really creamy and cheesy. The noodles were perfectly cooked. The only flaw was the bacon fat I bit into which was a large pieces (yuck) someone who's a texture girl I would be skeptical to order it again. Is perfect alone/ without the bacon. The potato salad ($4 small) was a good cool balance. The jambalaya wasn't much of what I expected, rice a tad overcooked for my liking. I'd prefer either the Mac n cheese or potato salad. We usually don't eat pork ribs, but the appearance was too beautiful not to try. I was happy to hear that Pinkerton do sell them by singles for guest who just want to try them for taste, like us. They were fall off the bone great. No military discount offered at this time. This is the original location The line is for dine in, and take out. I do look forward to returning for the brisket sandwich and boudin link.