Really wanted some good BBQ... the protein was good but that's about it. Very vinegary taste to everything so it was hard to enjoy it. Mac & Cheese bland as well. So 'authentic' was in the name but not flavors. read more

Shane's Texas Pit - Full rack ribs, collards and Mac & Cheese - Barbeque Near Me - Hampton, New Hampshire

Everything's bigger in Texas....and Shane's, including the bill. Outside-Limited parking apparently is not an issue if youre not expecting to be busy. Inside-The open prep space used for cooking appeared disorganized and some of the luster in "granny's 'ol bean recipe" is lost when I can see the dirty pot they reside in askew and dry boiling on the stove unattended. Portion v. Cost- Wow $34 for what I assumed (that one's on me) would be more than food for one proved incorrect. The "Big Texas" only applied to the final bill- take out to boot. Product- Being semi-travelled and well versed in the time/temp game this was no religious BBQ experience. The intention is good and flavors are correct but my home grill and patience easily reproduce a similar result. Save the money, make some memories and do BBQ with friends at home, even consider...dare I mention another Brahma bull-esque establishment. You wont leave there hungry and your vintage rawhide wallet wont be the cattle byproduct that comes to mind reminiscing about dinner. read more

Just got home from lunch a Shane's. We ate tacos that were so creative and delicious. The Salty Cowboy was incredible- juicy pork belly with an amazing crispy crust, fresh sriracha shrimp, cilantro, onions, mandarins and fresh pineapple combine to make a fantastic taco. We also loved the creamed corn, very flavorful with great seasonings. Can't wait to go back- the back patio is so creative and fun, especially the Winnebago camper booth. It would be a great place for a bachelorette party, a bridal shower, even a rehearsal dinner. read more

Shane's Texas Pit - Barbeque Near Me - Hampton, New Hampshire

It always seems like a good idea; the inside looks like a fun classic dive bar, outside is great and looks like Wynwood walls in Miami.. but the FOOD IS TERRIBLE AND SO IS THE SERVICE. The service here is not good, though, and food equally bad. Pulled pork is usually morally and has large barely cooked globs of undercooked fat. They have no idea what pastors tacos or meat is... the brisket is tender but doesn't have the dense smoke/crisp layer with char and rendered fat that is characteristic of good smoked meat... Burgers are okay, but nothing is that Smokey, and seems like every possible careless shortcut is taken. . Got the salad and it was supposed to have smoked cherry tomatoes, pulled chicken and avocado on it... we'll, they did t have the smoked cherry tomatoes and did t bother to tell me until after I asked when it arrives, and argued that it wasn't even On the menu; I pointed out that it was... they just shrugged and said they didn't have it. The avocado was crappy prepackaged grocery store /lunchables style guacamole, and the chicken was not smoky, but lightly tossed in a sweet bbq sauce. It was lettuce with bad chicken in it and I would expect higher quality from Wendy's let alone an overpriced bbq place that claims to be Austin/ Texas style. They are slow to bring things out, food is cold; the waiters wait and wait to bring it over. They don't give information about the food- and we're inexplicably huffy when I asked what drinks were available with the kids menu... she didn't even realize it was on there... there's more, but it was just very unpleasant overall. I've been here 4 times and never recieved a correct order... one of the waitresses was very kind about it, and was helpful when we were there in March... but I'm done with his place now... all four/five service people working seemed not to know what they were doing. It was adequately staffed, bur just incompetent. read more

Good, not great. Molly, our server, welcomed us warmly and explained that they are an Austin based restaurant. I asked if they had a location in Austin and she said that they were the only location. They are just "inspired" by Austin. Brisket was soft and tasty. Ambiance is similar to Mission BBQ sans the Americana. BBQ sauce is super sweet and the hot sauce has no heat. Prices are reasonable and it's nice to have a new place in this location. Parking is awful! read more

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On a trip back to my home town I finally got to see how Hampton does barbecue. Having spent a lot of time since my college years in the south I have tried a lot of different kinds of barbecue and developed a love for it. I was intrigued when I saw that the former flats spot was now home to a place that advertises themselves as a Texas barbecue joint but unfortunately it would be a few years before I made my way here. This past Memorial Day my family and I took advantage of their outdoor seating underneath a tent they had set up. We were the first ones to arrive and were given our choice of picnic tables. The service was a little slow at first as they seemed to have just opened but eventually it picked up. I ordered the brisket sandwich with a side of Mac and cheese. It was delicious! The meat was tender and paired with pepper jack cheese made for a delicious sandwich. I would love to come back and sit at the bar when the climate allows. read more

Shane's Texas Pit - Barbeque Near Me - Hampton, New Hampshire

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I've been wanting to try this place for a year and finally, despite the "Rona" I had my chance this past week. I will say if you are looking at the menu on line or on yelp you are going to be disappointed when you get there. They have changed the menu and much of what is out there for items aren't when you get to the restaurant. It's definitely a Tex-Mex kinda a place and honestly is probably even more fusion than Tex-Mex. Tacos are small... very small (think street taco). But they are full of flavor. Just not much in the way of filling, especially protein. Had the Asada, Salty and Carnitas. All were good. In the way of BBQ, which is in the name, there wasn't much of a selection. Primarily sandwiches. The fresh guacamole was pretty good, although my girlfriend didn't care for the chips. To each their own on that front. Decent place, friendly staff, but prices are kinda steep for street tacos. $50 for 4 tacos, a sausage link, guacamole and 2 drinks. I love BBQ and this wasn't a true BBQ joint. I doubt I'll be back. read more

Back again last night with a group of 7. I had a very stressful day & decided to be there earlier than the meeting time. So I arrived just before 5 hoping for a few minutes to unwind. There were several people there mostly at the bar. tables on the other side of the place were filling up. I ordered a drink and chilled. Within minutes, one by one people started joining me. We took up the only large table they have. I decided on having something different than usual. I chose the nachos with guac. Some got tacos. My dining companion to my right had some kind of brisket meal. Another chicken wings . I did also see a quesadilla on the table. Well, usually nachos are pretty straight forward? Simple ingredients put together with chips & melted cheese. This order was evidently broiled in foil. The cheese was glued to the foil to the point where it had nearly welded itself to it. Impossible to separate it from it's anchor. In truth I shouldn't even be eating cheese. So maybe this was a good thing, limiting me. I ended up picking at what I could. I also ordered a piece of cornbread . What I got was a chunk about 2 inches high by 4 inches long and butter. The butter - again something I definitely shouldn't have was a smoked honey butter. I've had honey- butter before. But the smokiness took the whole thing to a different level. And it seemed that a little bit went a long way. Just after 6 a musician began playing guitar and singing.. perfect entertainment for this type of venue. It may have been just an off night..or some kind of fluke. But I definitely won't be ordering the nachos again. The cornbread, a definite yes. We've already made plans to return in a few weeks.. what to try next ? read more

Never again. We tried it a second time and once again it was awful. We ordered a to go. My husbands brisket was the burned end of the brisket. That was it. He had beans and Mac and cheese which was clumpy and cold. The corn bread was hard. I actually banged it on the table and it made a noise and didn't break apart. Not sure how a $78 meal for two people is this awful. We had it once before and again same type of quality. We figured they have been hyping it up the photos online look good we will give them a second chance. Bad decision. This BBQ joint doesn't know how to do BBQ at all. Let alone ensure quality food for customers. No thank you! read more

***Update*** I haven't been back in yet, but Scott reaches out to me and said they're making some changes. The willingness to accept constructive criticism and the responsiveness to feedback is worth another star in and of itself. I'm actually looking forward to trying them again and hopefully boosting the review to 4 or 5 stars. My Wife and I have tried the food here a couple times and had high hopes...LOVE BBQ! The people who work there are accommodating and nice. The food needs more attention. The brisket has been dry each time we've had it. Not sure if we're catching them on off days or what, but with the prices they charge there should never be an off day. The mac & cheese was gloopy each time, as was the creamed corn. The creamed corn is also grainy, almost like there's flour used as a thickener that hasn't cooked out. The collard greens were eye squinting tangy... and that's a good thing! The coleslaw is really great too, and so is the cornbread. Unfortunately, until & unless they start getting the meat right, I'll be driving to Byfield for my BBQ. The Rusty Can does the meat right. Similarly priced, but definitely worth the drive. If someone from Shane's reads this, please go try the Rusty Can's brisket sandwich with egg. If you can make that magic happen here in Hampton I'll update this review and be forever in your debt. That sandwich is my kryptonite, it's the go to c read more

First time, won't be the last time. Had the Saltlick plate. I chose 1/4 lb pulled pork 1/4 lb pulled chicken, cole slaw and doubled up on the cornbread. The only thing I would do different is take a pass on the cole slaw. Everything else was GREAT. Speed of service, friendly staff. Even purchased a bottle of their bbq sauce. read more

Tonight I wanted Pizza, but after searching the yep of pizza places opened in Hampton I called Lenas which was supposed to be open but no one picked up, yet their phone message said they were open today, but Boone answered! So we called for barbecue at Shane's, curbside pick up, they answered we got dry rub brisket and Potatoe salad! Good choice, it was delicious! We drove up, Someone came out with a mask and was not disappointed. It was very good! Thank you! read more

We have ordered a few times in the past and this is a good choice in the past but I suppose times have caught up to them. tonight we got a piece of brisket and it was over 1/3 pure fat. Being that they only sent one piece that's all there was at the price. But I also get the rising cost of everything. The ribs were good and made up for the brisket. but then there was the nachos. We don't really understand why they were soaked in bbq sauce and cheese with absolutely zero sour cream and guacamole. This indicates not only lack of quality control now but also a lack of even basic knowledge of what they advertise that their menu. It was disgusting and they were closed as we got our order from door dash. Disgusting. how do you get bbq sauce and nachos taste out of your mouth? asking for a friend. read more

Delicious Hidden gem is the Mac n cheese not gooey But firm and cheesy with a outstanding taste -what a surprise- Pork rib sandwich had a light and tasty smoke flavor with added vinegar based Bbq sauce it took the tender rib sandwich to another level - We were the first ones in at 430pm And at 5:15 20 cars were in the lot When you walk in your in a different world and forget your in Hampton Nh I will say it's a cool place all around and hidden from the main drag One thing missing ....a BIG Honking red neon sign "SHANES Bbq" on the wall read more

Had the plate with two meat and two sides. Brisket was fantastic. The only issue... there was one huge piece of fat. Once removed I was left with less than half of the brisket. That's ok was still very good. Pulled pork was also good. Had to use salt but still very good. Much less fat. Collard greens had some pork in it and had a small kick to it. Greens above average. Baked beans, they could have done better. Overall this is well above average when it comes to BBQ. Corn bread.. sweet as you would expect. Awesome!! They have an outdoor patio if that interests you. I'll definitely be coming back. read more

Good service. Average food . Clean place nothing stood out at all.. kind of forgettable. Might go back, perhaps I missed the two experience. Including my party was a total of 7 people in the place. read more

The vibe of this place is amazing. It's a BBQ joint bar with live music and the feel of a place you would see in Texas. A full bar and 16 beer taps. Mac and cheese- 7.5/10 - a thick coating of cheese with a subtle flavor. Hot and gooey and just the type of Mac and cheese you're looking for with BBQ. A good reset from the Smokey flavor. Ribs- 8/10 - a dry rub rib with no sauce at all. The rub has phenomenal flavor and the meat falls off the bone. The meat as a little dried out but the flavor was so good I didn't mind. Brisket- 6/10- the brisket is cooked perfectly. It stays together but it is melt in your mouth tender. It has a meaty flavor but that is where the flavor stops. The bark has no fever able flavor to it and leaves you wanting more of a flavor burst. It's the type of brisket that sauces are made for. I recommend the raspberry sauce with it. Pulled pork- 10/10- I'm not usually a pulled pork fan so I was hesitant getting it. I couldn't have been more wrong. This is the most flavorful pulled pork I have ever had. It has a perfect smoke level with the meat flavor mixed in and a crust that will knock your taste buds into the next county. This is the perfect pulled pork Corn bread- 8/10- this is a desert. It comes with a dollop of butter on the warm corn bread. I instantly cut the bread and spread the butter along the middle. When I took a bite I could have sworn I was eating cake. The outside has a good crust with a fluffy inside and a not a subtle hint of cake frosting? I'm not sure what gave it that taste but I know I wasn't complaining. Cole slaw- 6/10- a home made thick sliced cole slaw that isn't quite a creamy slaw and isn't quite a vinegar slaw. The spices put in it come through loudly and are pretty over powering. read more

Shane's Texas Pit - The Texas Dinner- brisket, pulled pork, and ribs with cole slaw and Mac and cheese. - Barbeque Near Me - Hampton, New Hampshire

Terrible service;drinks served in cans, no cups offered and a long wait for food to be served. Food is ridiculously expensive and poor quality. Ribs were uncooked; visible blood, and the brisket was dry. I paid $78 for family of 5 for a burger, sausage sub, brisket sandwich, a couple of sides plus 4 measly slices of dry brisket and 5 little, raw ribs. When we left, two of us hadn't eaten and had to eat at home. Completely disappointing! This was our second attempt at this place thinking they had an off night. First time we were seated, given menus and no one every came back to get out order...we left after 20 mins of waiting. Each time the place was nearly empty. That should have been my cue. read more

Outstanding bbq! We have driven by several times but never had time to stop until today. We were there right when they opened. No wait. We ordered turkey, brisket, Mac and cheese and baked beans to go! Everything was excellent. We typically lean towards bbq if we go out to eat and have had bbq at many places and this place is legit. Excellent food, good portion sizes and delicious. We will definitely be back when we are in the area again! read more

The ribs were awful. Dry, fatty and tasteless. Fries were soggy. Great atmosphere. Too bad.

Visiting New Hampshire for the first time and being from Austin and owning a BBQ restaurant, figured we would see if Shane is coming close to living up to his sign. Will say to my surprise, he has done his homework and has successfully brought Texas BBQ to the NE. The atmosphere and staff are five stars. Food is 3 to 4 depending on the meat selected but all received a passing grade from this Texan who knows BBQ. read more

OMG! What a great cozy and inviting BBQ spot! I took my squeeze on a Groupon here and pleasantly surprised! Great selection of Kraft draft beer and fun mixed drinks for the crowd that likes both! The BBQ = awesome! So, as were there for lunch, figured quick rib orders - they weren't out of the smoker yet? Arrrrggghhh! So there were brisket, sausage and even turkey alternatives which did not disappoint! The thick cornbread pieces with honey butter -- tah die for! I highly recommend this great spot and will call ahead for ribs next time, which judging by the previously mentioned, will be delish! Hank McClintock read more

Placed an order online, came to pick up before closing time, and surly guy on his way out says "we're closed." I tell him I am here to pickup an online order and be tells me they didn't make it because they decided to close early. I emailed restaurant on their website to express my disappointment and they didn't even bother to reply. It has been a week. If a restaurant is closong early, the least they can do is shut off online ordering. If they receive an order they don't want to fulfill, the least they can do is call or cancel order on online system. If they screw up the least they can do is apologize. Not this place - never again. read more

Food was excellent service last time we were there was outstanding tonight sucked, when you have to ask your servers for a plate ... not attentive at all very sad ! Entertainment was first class read more

My "brisket" came out LOOKING and TASTING like pot roast. It also had 2 large strips of fat. I don't think they use real brisket. My turkey was dried out completely... save your money. Not real or authentic at all. read more

Shane's Texas Pit - Barbeque Near Me - Hampton, New Hampshire

Delicious food and a really cute place. We went on a Saturday night and there was live music which was a nice addition to the evening. The staff members are super nice and everything we had was wicked good. We had pulled pork, smoked barbecue turkey, Mac and cheese, coleslaw, and beans. Everything was scrumptious. I can't comment on how "authentic" it's supposed to be, but taste wins out for me entirely when it comes down to it. I like that you can buy everything a la carte if you'd like, or choose plates with preset combinations depending on what you're looking for. We're definitely be back to try the brisket and cornbread. read more

Walking in it felt like a bbq restaurant in Texas with the smell of the smoker. I ordered the Shane Texan with mac and cheese. The Shane Texan was a sliced beef sandwich with sliced smoked sausage. The smoked sausage was a bit bland. The sliced beef was on the tough side and also bland. The mac and cheese was ok but nothing to write home about. The house bbq sauce was bbq sauce with chili powder. Still trying to decide if I like it. While the review is generally negative I will say it was ok read more

Terrible terrible terrible. we were invited to go see the band on a Wednesday night, the band was very very good. The drinks however we're not. My friend got a beer and the plastic cup was only 3/4 full. My wife got a drink and it was terrible tasting had way too much alcohol. Another person ordered nachos, you needed a ax to get the pieces of pot. It looked like they cooked it then cooked it again, terrible terrible terrible. That will be the last time we go there. read more

This is a great new BBQ spot on the seacoast. The brisket was moist and flavorful- and the ribs were tasty and smoked perfectly. The restaurant has a full bar and even includes some games (connect 4 and giant Jenga) if you just want to hang and spend time with friends. I would rate the side dishes as 'good' with the collard greens being the super star. The great service pushed my rating up to 5 stars. read more

I have one word about this place, not good( maybe 2 words) The only good thing was the cold beer, which you can get anywhere. We ordered the wings with mango habanero sauce, a brisket and pulled pork sandwiches. I specifically told the server , we will have the wings first as an appetizer. I should not have had to tell him that. Anyhow the wings did come out first but I also saw the sandwiches sitting under the heat lamp at the same time. We ate a few wings and then he bought the sandwiches over. My brisket was burnt and dry. When we got the bill, the wings were $14, which was fine but they charged an extra dollar for the mango sauce. Which was included wirh all other sauce choices. Now for the non food related issues. Both bathrooms had 2 soap dispensers without soap and one didnt have paper towels. Its not like it was busy , there were only a couple of people there. Its just complete lack on management or they just didnt care. Do yourself a favor dont go here. You can go to Cumberland Farms get a cold beer and one of the microwavable rib sandwiches. Also, chances are there will be soap and paper towels in the bathroom. They give you "free" bbq sauce.. read more

This place is great ! Service has room for improvement but they were working hard and seemed a little green Kitchen got order wrong but quickly fixed and let us keep wrong items Draught list could be a little more local and diverse Barbecue sauces were fantastic (try the blackberry) Atmosphere is great Food quality and portions five stars Live music was amazing I think once a few minor things are ironed out Shane's will be THE PLACE on the seacoast , so excited for them , try them you won't be disappointed ! read more

We knew this place can run out of items so we went mini golfing and showed up right when they opened at 12. It smells amazing the second you pull up. We ordered a few things: wagyu brisket, 1/2 rack ribs, pulled pork tacos, cole slaw, beans and cream corn. Everything was better than most places we've gone to in the area. Brisket was delicious and tender and has a crust like burnt ends, the ribs were very tasty, tacos are definitely something to go back for. All the sides were delicious. I thought they had advertised lunch specials of Facebook for Saturday but the waitress was unaware of them and we didn't get the cornbread that came w the tacos but neither really mattered Bc we were very satisfied and could barely eat what we ordered anyway! We attempted some cornhole afterwards but were so full it didn't last long. Can't wait to go back and try some other items. read more

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The Mac and cheese is the most bland I've tasted in awhile, the pulled pork was dry and over cooked. Highlight of my meal was the cornbread due to the butter concoction and the waitress took probably 10 minutes to greet us. read more

Shane's Texas Pit - Barbeque Near Me - Hampton, New Hampshire

We love having delicious BBQ so close to home! The Prime Rib is my husbands favorite, I LOVE the pulled pork bacon mac & cheese, no matter what we order we're never disappointed. We've also used them for catering a few family events, all our family & friends have raved about the food from Shane's! read more

Went to dinner tonight with my wife food was okay nothing special. We sat at the bar. The only remarkable aspect of the total experience was the very poor service provided by the bartender Jacquelyn. She spent lots of time at the end of the bar talking to one patron without checking with others for drink refills - Walking by empty glasses oblivious to customer needs. It was not busy at all. A simple case of incompetence. read more

Disclaimer- I'm not a huge BBQ person so I can't really compare Shane's to other places but I can say that I did enjoy it. The food was really good, the restaurant was clean, the outside backyard seating area is SO CUTE and the staff was friendly and efficient. read more

Shane's atmosphere is family friendly, country funky, and welcoming. On my 2nd visit to Shane's I needed some take-out, and I was delighted to see that aside from plates like meats and three, they sell BBQ meats by the pound. I have a 1/2 pound a day brisket habit that was easily satisfied by Shane's. The brisket was moist, with a slight fat cap that was soo sooo good. Five stars worthy, but the 1/2 lb of brisket came in just two thick slices that I wish had been cut thinner for more flexible eating options. Shane's Cider BBQ sauce is the way to go with the brisket...just enough tangy spice and a mild heat. read more

We had a great meal at Shane's on Friday, January 17. The food was delicious and the service was great. We'll definitely be back.

The good news: The Service, meats and most sides are still fantastic. Best brisket in the entire region whether regular or wagyu. Collard green have only been bested by THE FRONT PORCH in San Francisco. THE BAD NEWS: We went after they first opened a few months ago and loved it. We went last night and there were several disappointments. 1. Ran out of ribs. How does that happen in a bbq joint that wasn't that busy early in the night at 6:00. 2. No JW Black scotch. Are you kidding me? 3. They no longer have the Cobbler or TEXAS sheet cake which were beyond great and to disappoint us even more, are still listed on the menu. They've been replaced with their only dessert choice, roasted pineapple with ice cream which a friend ordered and said it was okay not great. 4. Potato salad was different, just plain and last time I loved the depth of flavor so what happened there? 5. The cornbread was thin, too soft that I ate it with a fork tasty, but such a small serving for $2 or $3 I thought why bother. 6. We were served room temperature coffee. Now that's as poor attention to detail as it comes. Get you act together. I don't mind and even like that all is a la carte. Not sure if we're going again because at their price point all should be perfect and it was too far from perfect. read more

Really disappointing. I want to like Shane's, I really do. As someone who lives in Hampton and loves barbecue, I was very excited to hear they opened so I wouldn't have to smoke my own meats or drive 25 minutes to Goody Cole's or Huntspoint to get some good 'cue. Unfortunately, I don't have much good to say about Shane's after two visits. I ate-in back in August and got a Wagyu brisket sandwich, which was underwhelming. The brisket was lukewarm and chewy--I don't know if I just got pieces from the flat or if it was nuked in the microwave or if it was leftovers, but certainly it was not buttery and tender like good brisket should be. Also the portion of brisket on the sandwich was pretty skimpy considering the price. I had beans on the side which were fine, nothing special, the pickled onion on the side was good. I'm a forgiving person, I know sometimes people have an off-day; not every batch of food is going to be great, so I decided I would try again another time. The second time I went in December I ordered take-out (FWIW, I went in at 7 p.m. on a Friday night and it was pretty dead--don't know if they get a crowd later or if people are as unimpressed as I am). This time I got one of their plates--pulled pork with mac n cheese and beans as sides, and I took photos of everything. The mac n cheese looked anemic, the beans looked ok, and the pulled pork looked just ok. The mac n cheese was so bland, I had to doctor it up with seasoned salt, pepper, and hot sauce otherwise there was simply no flavor. The beans were fine again, definitely had the Texas influence with the cumin, peppery taste. The pulled pork was ok, but there was virtually no bark so not much smoke flavor, but at least it was pretty tender. However, I weighed the pulled pork on my food scale at home and it came out to 7.3 ounces....that's pretty weak. I have taken food home from Goody Cole's several times and weighed the meat portions, and not only have they never come in below 8 ounces (1/2 pound), they are always closer to 9-10 ounces. I don't know if they use scales at Shane's but if they advertise a 1/2 pound of meat on the menu, it better not come in below 8.0 ounces. I will say that the portion sizes for both the mac n cheese and beans were fairly big. The cornbread was good too. The one pleasant surprise was that the menu on their Facebook page had the 1/2 pound pulled pork plate listed at $17, but I only paid $15 and change altogether (still not worth it though). I don't know if I just was unlucky and got unusually bad food the two times I went to Shane's, but I cannot justify going again based on poor food quality and value for money. For $2 more you could go to Goody Cole's and get a 2 meat plate with 2 sides and cornbread (and better food). Huntspoint is also a bit expensive like Shane's but the smoked meats are streets ahead. read more

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