There's a reason these folks are on the TM best list! Ate here on a steamy Saturday, and we were…read morethankful for a short line, a covered waiting area and cold Lone Star beer for the wait. There is some seating available in the restaurant, but seating is mostly outside (largely covered, with fans going, thank goodness!). The service is fast and extremely friendly! We split a 3 meat (brisket, pulled pork, brisket boudin sausage) 2 sides (famous Brussels sprouts and pinto beans). The brisket and pork were dynamite! Brisket was a good mix of lean and moist, beautifully smoked. Pulled pork was soooo moist!!! Pintos were very flavorful classic Texas beans. Brussels were sweet and very lightly spicy. I love a good potato bread and they serve Martin's here. I could have eaten my weight in their house made pickles...they are the perfect foil to the richness of the meats. Both sauces were also fab --a classic bbq with a little extra vinegar than some, and a great mustard based sauce. We didn't have dessert, but the cakes look divine!! May have to come back just for those! Truth is a fantastic representation of classic Central Texas 'cue and we will certainly stop by next time we are in the area!

The whole experience was amazing. We went this Sunday, came a little early but no lines and easy…read moreaccess to the ordering the whole time we were there so coming early is not necessary . Food is amazing, one of the top two I have had in BBQ. Love the brisket and turkey the best and all the sides are right up my alley. I definitely would stop by again. The food, sides, hospitality of the business and staff, the outdoor dining was nice and clean. We had two small dogs with us and were not afraid of them eating or picking up anything by accident. Food is 5 stars, checking out my pictures, it's definitely worth the drive for this BBQ.

Wow! 4 of us just arrived from Boston. We were seeking local BBQ. This is not the New England…read moredefinition of BBQ. This place is heavily! We all agreed best Brisket and Ribs we ever had. The sides were outstanding. The people awesome! If you're in the area it is well worth the stop.

A BBQ Experience Worthy of Its Ranking! LJs BBQ is a Texas Monthly Top 50 BBQ award winner, and…read moreit's clear this spot absolutely deserves the recognition. From the moment I walked in, the atmosphere was welcoming, with a nicely decorated dining area and plenty of seating. The staff was incredibly friendly, which made the experience even better. But of course, the real star was the food. Let's start with the brisket. I tried both the lean and the moist cuts, and they were both cooked to absolute perfection. The bark was fantastic--a deep, flavorful crust that gave way to incredibly tender meat. We were also offered a sample of the burnt ends, and they were delicious, a rich and savory bite that left me wanting more. The Hatch Chili Oaxaca sausage was another highlight. It had a smooth, mild flavor that let the sausage itself shine. The cheese had a nice texture and a subtle hint of chili that wasn't overpowering. The ribs were also outstanding. They had a great bite, just the right amount of pull from the bone, and a wonderful flavor. The classic salt and pepper rub was perfectly balanced, enhancing the meat without dominating it. For the sides, I was impressed with the potato salad. It was wonderfully creamy, loaded with big pieces of potato and bacon, and had just the right amount of onion for a nice tang. The mac and cheese was also great, with a very creamy sauce that had a fantastic flavor. While the noodles were a little on the softer side, it didn't take away from how delicious the dish was overall. Overall, this is a top-tier barbecue joint that I would highly recommend to anyone looking for a truly great BBQ experience.

As soon as i pulled up I KNEW IT was gonna be good! IT…read moreSMELLED AMAZING! Great atmosphere, great food, service was super quick, just good ole people there! The owner also makes things and has them for sale. Prices are so super normal too. A MUST go to if u are in Brenham. Lil hidden gem by the railroad tracks

This spot is super cute, it has a good vibe. The food came out fairly quickly which was awesome…read morebecause we had two small hungry humans with us. The queso was pretty good no complaints there. The meat however was very dry. I got chopped brisket and smoked chicken. The smoked chicken tasted good, it was just really dry, I was glad the BBQ sauce was delicious. I would not order the potato salad. I LOVE potato salad, but this potato salad was not it. My partner ordered a sandwich and said it was pretty good. Maybe I just ordered the wrong thing.

We have noticed this place several times on our travels back and forth between our home NW of…read moreAustin and our grandchildren in Houston. I always try to be supportive of small, locally owned businesses everywhere I go. Look at some of my other reviews, it will bear this out. For once, it wasn't a Sunday when we were passing by and we weren't in a hurry, so we thought we'd stop for lunch. It looks like everything you'd expect for a barbecue restaurant. Everything rustic and country. There was a menu painted on the wall with no prices anywhere. They have a nice selection of sides in meats. My wife ordered the 2 Meat Plate with Brisket and Sausage, Potato Salad and Pinto beans. I was thinking about Pork Butt; however, when I saw it , I decided to pass. Strike 1! I ordered the Brisket Plate with Black -Eyed Peas and Coleslaw. When the young woman handed it to me, It had Pintos on it rather than Black-Eyed Peas. When I cited the error she indignantly snapped, "That's what you ordered!" Strike 2! (who argues with civil paying customers?) I said, " I'm not trying to be any trouble. I just want what I ordered." at which point the older woman told her to give me a side of Black-Eyed Peas, which at this point seemed completely academic. We found a table, found our way to the drinks and also to the Barbecue Sauce and various condiments. I really wish I could say that this was the best Barbecue that I ever put in my mouth but unfortunately, I have to say just the opposite. Strike 3! This is singularly the worst barbecue experience that I have ever had anywhere in Texas or elsewhere in the country. The Brisket was gray, dry, and there wasn't a smoke ring in sight. It was no better than the Pork Butt had looked to me, in fact it was probably worse. My wife loves Sausage and she is not as discriminating about it as I am, but she said that was the worst Sausage she ever bought from a Barbecue Restaurant in her life, and she's the lifelong Texan in this couple, not me. I see mixed reviews out there besides my own and I'm wondering if perhaps the problem here is just inconsistency with the food because other than that and the little service blip, this wasn't a horrible meal but it was pretty far from a good one. Sorry Nathan's, I so wanted to like you.

We came here for late lunch on a Saturday and it was pretty empty. It is attached to a gas station,…read morebut has their own entrance (you can also enter through the gas station as they connect on the inside as well) and a BBQ pit that you can look at through a window (it wasn't that exciting). They menu is right when you enter and then you grab a tray. I got some meat by the pound and really enjoyed the burnt ends! The sliced brisket I got on the other hand, was pretty dry. I loved that you get a drink included with your purchase. There was plenty of room to sit inside and you buss your own table at the end. The staff was friendly and there was ample parking in the back for this place and the gas station it is attached to.

Service was good…read more Wait time was minimal Not very kid friendly Good patio seating but needs more umbrellas Nachos 8/10 Chips where burnt Beet salad. 7/10 Filling but beets needed to be roasted. Flatbread 8/10 Soggy bread Sliders 10/10

The ambience was nice, but the white staff was super slow and it wasn't even busy. Maybe a dozen…read morepeople total in the restaurant. The food was a good quality but overpriced for what you were getting. There are some type of sauce on the filet mignon that cannot identify nor did it taste good. It was almost a pinkish purple color. I have no clue what it was supposed to be, but it did not taste good whatsoever. Before I go back to the place, I'll go to a better quality restaurant same pricing and have more selections in Houston Austin.

OK first time to try this H-E-B barbecue here in Brenham from what I understand they've had several…read moresetbacks and they were scheduled to open in October 2023 but due to a fire and other issues they opened approximately four days ago. My first impression was yes this is a good thing. To place an order, you must approach a tent covered kiosk and type in your order with your phone number and they will text you when your order is ready that's the simple part...... the hard part is actually getting the order that you placed . A customer in front of me ordered several sandwiches only to find out that some of her items were not placed in her bag, and they actually recalled her order, and they had to simply reassemble the order altogether; that was rather depressing, but I thought, simply by ordering three items they could not mess up my order.....Not so fast. I simply ordered a rack of ribs, 1 pound of sliced turkey and a single individual order of collard greens.. when I got home, I realized that they did not include the collard greens. Wow technically 1/3 of my order was missing altogether. As for the quality of the food that I actually received, the ribs were quite large and flavorful although I thought the smoky flavor was a bit much but the turkey was absolutely fabulous. I could cut it with a fork. . They do include sauce and other condiments, but they're spicy sauce was way too spicy for any of us to consume, and their sweet sauce must've been made with an overabundance of molasses because we threw those sauce packets away. So the spicy sauce must've been prepared in the house because you had to dip it into a container while you waited for the food to be prepared but the sweet sauce was in a pre-packaged container and yet there was no indication of any ingredients, even though it was obviously Prepared by an off site vendor(probably H-E-B out of San Antonio) . I suggest having a bottle of "Head" sweet barbecue sauce, handy to enhance the meal. Although they did offer pickles and onions with the order, there was barely enough to simply cover two slices of bread. I spent over $60 for this meal, and to get such a lame amount of condiments is unacceptable. They at least should have asked me how many portions of pre-bagged, onions, and pickles That I would like to have included with my order. I will give them another try because I have yet to sample their brisket and other highly anticipated items on their menu ..........

It was in the H‑E‑B store. Sure food is good. But not my idea of a restaurant…read more Can't comment on service or ambiance. It was a grocery store!

Food and services were excellent. My steak was cooked perfect and was delicious and tender. The…read moreonly reason I didn't give them a 5 star review is because they didn't have a sirloin steak on the menu and I am a sirloin fantatic!

I would not recommend eating here. The food is all frozen Sysco junk, overpriced as well. Nothing…read morescratch or homemade, for the prices you would expect that.

My first review was based off of food takeout and since then we tried it out and go often. The…read morepizza is probably the best in town. It's no New York, but the dough is pretty close! Menu just changed so I will have to go away from my usual to try something new. Oddly enough the garlic fries are my absolute favorite! My only complaint is getting core or white lettuce and the salads are not as green or even have much on them as they should. We have always had great service. We typically sit in the back where the TVs are or on the patio, weather permitting. Grandkids love the food, they have fun drink options at the bar. Alcohol or not! I've never had issues with the service. They get us our food and drinks and are always kind.

We needed to stop for lunch and chose this place because it was convenient…read more The staff was friendly. We had to order from the bar counter because we were having wine and beer. Once you place your order, you seat yourself and the server brings your food. I had the spinach salad which was ok. Hubby had the Blue truffle burger which he really enjoyed. The French fries were plentiful. The atmosphere was very casual; not too loud. We enjoyed that.

Speed of service is super slow. Server was very pleasant, just slow. Our water had a lemon in it,…read morethe lemon was moldy. We needed to ask for our order to go. The to go utensil pack is a knife and spoon only. We ordered salads and spaghetti and meatballs. I asked for Greek Dressing and received a white creamy dressing that was a cross between ranch and creamy Italian. I asked for chicken on my salad, there was one.

This quaint little spot on the map is full of flavor. To be honest, it is a small family owned…read morespot. It had a buffet that kept coming. The food was super tasty and fresh. They had salad, soup, pizza, pizza rolls, garlic knots, and even nice glasses of wine available. The bufet is what my family ate. There were full menu options as well. The food was piping hot, and a vast variety of all kinds of pizza were available on the buffet. If there was not something you wanted, they would make it for you. The dessert on the buffet was cannoli. These tasy treats were great, slight gritty texture which I am not used to in this type of dessert. However, they were tasty and had a crispy shell! The ambiance of the place was a bit older. It was clean, though there were some stains because the place is not brand new. The wait staff and cook staff were absolutely amazing. Ashley was super nice! She offered to help us and kept our drinks filled. The bathrooms were clean, and when the TP was out in the men's room, my hubby notified them, and in seconds, there was restocking right away.

Very mediocre, barely warm buffet. Most of the chicken dishes taste alike. They don't offer white…read moresteamed rice, only fried rice and noodles. The hot and sour soup is mostly spicy hot and very little sour, a one dimensional flavor, and barely warm. The one decent dish was the egg foo yung. Not recommended.

My second time eating there and I had a much better experience. The food was hot and fresh. The…read moreinside was clean and well lit. Good service as well.