Military discount!…read more My wife and I shared a 3 meat, ribs, burnt ends, sausage, Mac and cheese and cornbread. It was fantastic and almost too much food. It was cheaper than most other meals we have If you aren't familiar with craft BBQ, look it up and then come here, this is not commercial BBQ, it is real, and fantastic. Ribs, burnt ends, sausage, awesome. Green chile Mac and cheese super creamy, did NOT come out of a box or tub... Eat here, repeat.

I pulled off the road with a serious quake, This place was…read morehandy, my bowels were at stake. The place was clean, and the water ran strong, The stall lock held tight, so nothing went wrong. The potty seat was clean, which is hard to beat, And plenty of butt paper hung next to the seat. I thanked my good fortune and sat myself down, Probably the best bathroom in all of this town. I'm giving this bathroom eight points out of ten, That's near a perfect review from this old man. I would've graded it higher, and I'd have given it a nod, But the number on the wall wasn't Martha, it was Bob. The bbq was awesome too!

I love this quaint little local spot! Great service all around but HUGE shout out to Deborah,…read moreespecially, for checking the oil they use for my daughter. She can't eat soy oil and she double checked to be certain! This is customer service! Thank you! ​

Two foodies from Houston,…read more On a road trip, we decided to try Abilene BBQ. The outside and inside are both clean and well maintained. Staff was friendly and greeted us at the door. We ordered two 2 meat plates with sides. Order 1: rib and brisket with green beans and macaroni salad with jalapeño corn bread. Order 2: brisket and grilled chicken with pinto beans and potato salad. Unfortunately, the food was not to our likening. The green beans taste like they were from a can and macaroni salad didn't taste fresh, it tasted like refrigerator. Potato salad was whipped and pinto beans had an odd taste, couldn't make it out. Rob had too much black pepper and the other meats really didn't have a good smoke flavor. No comment on the BBQ sauce. With two drinks, we paid about $50.00 If you enjoy meats that don't have a Smokey flavor, this may be to your place. As we like to say, give it a try for yourselves since we all have different tastes buds.

Orderd our food and got our order in a timely manner the food was greatwe will return asasapread more

we stopped at one of the Top 50 Texas BBQ spots in Abilene Texas. This is our 49th of the top 50…read moreBBQ places we visited. Jay's BBQ Shack - Abilene, Texas Texas Monthly Top 50 If you are traveling west of Fort Worth along the I-20 corridor, make Jay's BBQ Shack in Abilene an absolute mandatory pitstop. Crowds form early for a Thursday lunch, and for good reason--they serve until they sell out, and they are the real deal when it comes to elite Texas barbecue. The venue hits every note of classic Texas BBQ culture: outdoor ordering, plenty of dedicated parking, and a sprawling layout of picnic tables outside. The decor is sharp, the atmosphere is inviting, and great blues-rock music sets a perfect laid-back vibe while you wait. Beyond their core menu, they also feature an impressive variety of quality offerings and specialty sandwiches. The Meats Brisket: A masterclass in central Texas brisket. Both the moist and lean cuts were remarkably juicy, packed with deep smoky flavor, and carried a beautiful salt-and-pepper bark. It delivers precisely what you hope for when pulling into a Top 50 establishment. Pork Ribs: The star of the tray. These ribs had the ultimate "bite-through" texture--tender without falling apart or taking on that processed, hammy profile. They deliver pure, unadulterated pork rib flavor in generous portions. Jalapeño Cheddar Sausage: Exceptional construction featuring a double-ground mix and a snap-worthy casing. It's ultra-juicy, carrying just enough heat from large chunks of real jalapeño paired with rich, oozing pockets of cheddar cheese. Pig Candy: Pure meat candy. These honey-soaked pork burnt ends strike the perfect balance between fat and lean meat, leaning heavily into the meat side. Sweet, savory, and downright addictive. The Sides Creamed Corn (Best in Show): The clear winner among the sides. Built on a rich, perfectly blended cream sauce, it highlights fresh, flavorful corn kernels topped with a light dusting of paprika. Hatch Green Chili Mac & Cheese: Extra cheesy with a satisfying breadcrumb crunch across the top, balanced by a subtle, warm hint of green chili heat. The Sauces While none of these expertly smoked meats need a drop of sauce, sampling them is half the fun: House Sauce: A reliable, well-balanced standard barbecue sauce with classic flavor. Spicy Sauce: A hit of vinegar sharpness backed by a nice peppery heat. Cherry Habanero: A clever mix of fruit-forward sweetness finishing with a mild, pleasant kick. Honey Mustard: Right on the mark--sweet, tangy, and subtly spicy. The Verdict Jay's BBQ Shack lives up to its Top 50 reputation in every category. Between the flawless execution on the smoker, top-tier side dishes, and vibrant roadside environment, it easily stands as a premier barbecue destination in West Texas. Make sure you get there early before the butcher paper runs dry.

Here are my food, service and ambiance thoughts:…read more Food- One star. The ceviche was tossed in some sort of sauce reminiscent of ketchup. Why??? (chips were pretty good) The salmon was overcooked and the grilled broccoli practically raw. This meal was so underwhelming it reminded me of maybe something you might pick up in a grocery store in that section where people who don't cook go to get ready-made meals. It was right at that level. Service- Two or three stars. Mediocre. I've been here once before, btw, and that experience was probably an overall 3-star. This time was right before a show at the convention center next door. You'd think that maybe the restaurant would have been prepared for a crowd? Apparently not, since our food was slow to come (the table next to us had both of their steaks comp'ed due to slow service and not being cooked as asked). When I asked for a wine list, the server stated that he would "try to find one", and it took awhile. And the restaurant was probably only about 60% full. I mean, if I'm going to wait forever for my food, at least let me be drinking while I wait! The appetizer arrived with our food, btw. Love that... Ambiance: Five Stars. The restaurant looks nice. Get your act together, Smokehouse! It would be nice if we could count on a nice meal before a show without having to Uber to and from the hotel/venue for it.

Food was surprisingly very good! Always a little wary when it comes to hotel restaurants, but this…read moreplace exceeded our expectations. I will say that you could probably get away with sharing the 12 oz brisket between two people. The sides are designed to be shareable so it's pretty much built in. Brisket was tender, and sides complimented the meat. The server was very kind. Highly recommend as a date night spot.

Rustic appearance. Friendly staff. Quick service. Bread,…read moresoft, and flavorful. Sides, could make a meal on those alone. So very good. Brisket, ribs, so tender,full of pit smoked flavor, juicy, and just falling apart . Super delicious. Jalapeño sausage, great taste. Worth a stop by and try. They have other items available to eat, not just a barbecue spot.

Food was ok, but again, out of sides abs out of desert. Seems to happen a lot!…read more Somehow they need to plan better. Also the service was marginal. We did get there 20 minutes before closing, but we had 3 people ordering steaks, so not a small tab. Sad to write this. Owners are my neighbors. If I am dropping over $100 for food and tip, ya have to look somewhere else

Perini Ranch Steakhouse is outstanding!…read more The 16-ounce ribeye was excellent. The beef quality was superb--thick-cut, tender, juicy, and perfectly seasoned without overpowering its natural flavor. While the edges were cooked slightly beyond medium due to the uneven cut, that's a very minor critique. The grilled asparagus was delicious, and the green chile hominy was absolutely amazing. Overall, I would give Perini Ranch Steakhouse a 98 out of 100. The food, atmosphere, and quality were exceptional, making it one of the best of the steakhouses I've experienced.

Underwhelmed. For…read moreall the glowing reviews, the food was just ok. My husband and I shared a house salad, burger, and strawberry shortcake. We took the onions and cucumbers off our salad due to dietary issues and that left us with lettuce, mushrooms, and dressing. Our burger was the best part. It was cooked well, and the bun was soft. The strawberry shortcake was disappointing. The fruit was stewed and the biscuits were hard with just room temp heavy cream to offset the temperature of the fruit. For ambiance, it was nothing to write home about. Very busy and very loud, but it was a Saturday evening so that was to be expected. What I didn't expect was the lack of air conditioning in July. It was over 100 degrees that day, and it was cooler outside. Unacceptable for Texas in July when you're seating tables 3' from each other. Our server was good. She was attentive, and kept our water glasses filled. We may try again once the weather cools down.

Everything went well. Marvelous atmosphere. Great service and even better food. We had the Prime…read moreRib Dip. Fabulous. More than enough to satiate a hearty appetite. Two dipping sauces. The only bad thing was that we were too full for a dessert. Like Arnold Schwarzenegger, "We'll be back!" (Oh yeah, they had a super looking bar as well!)

Cork and Pig is a trendy spot in Abilene near Abilene Christian University. It's one of those wood…read moreslat, metal sign restaurants that have no character besides being in a generic shopping center that pretends to be fancier than it is, so it just ends up looking like a cold soulless shell. The interior is that frigid, lifeless faux fancy industrial aesthetic that chills your senses and has no character of its own. The menu is what you expect. Nothing special or original just benign takes on traditional fare, like Blackened Ribeyes. We were In Abilene because my family gathered to watch my nephew's football debut at Hardin-Simmons University. My wife ordered the Caesar Salad and Truffle fries. The salad was limp, and the dressing was tangy like it was mixed with Dijon mustard Her Truffle Fries had an okay flavor. The dipping sauces were good but nothing great but the nail in the coffin was the fries were cold. Not cold as in sitting in the warmer cold, we're talking OUT ON THE COUNTER FOR 10 MINUTES OR MORE COLD!! I got the Waygu Smash burger. The burger patties, pickles, and everything inside were good but it was served on a fancy bun that was also cold. Not sitting on the counter for 10 minutes cold, we're talking RIGHT OUT OF THE FRIDGE COLD. Fancy buns should be lightly toasted to make the dense bread bearable. It totally failed my bun to juiciness ratio, and to top it off my fries were also COLD. My daughter got the Ahi Tuna Ponzo. I didn't taste it because I was busy eating my cold bun, cold fries. Plus my wife's Dijon Caesar Salad because she despises mustard. But she seemed to like it, that's why this review is three stars instead of two. She said it was "Slightly nutty and the vinaigrette is sharp and fresh without being overwhelming the tuna is seasoned nicely and it's a fatty cut not fishy at all." Listen, you could say "if it's cold send it back. Make them fix it." But the truth is that it doesn't matter. They sent out two batches of cold truffle fries (my brother in law also ordered some), my cold fries, a fancy bun that was right out of the fridge, and Caesar dressing spiked with Dijon mustard. Sending it back just would have made the experience worse, like being in a chilly hell where all the heat has been stolen so all food is served COLD.

I ordered through Grubhub (as I was at work). And Id like to say it was a satisfying experience!…read moreThe star of the show was definitely the portion of meat, they don't skimp the servings here. I ordered the brisket and it was tender juicy, and packed with flavor. The BBQ sauce they serve complements the meat perfectly; it had just the right balance of sweetness and tang. Now, onto the sides! I tried their potato salad for the first time and while I must admit I've always been a fan of the chunky variety, this non-chunky version was surprisingly decent. It had a creamy texture that was nice but I still prefer a bit more heft in my potato salad. The cole slaw had a crunchy, fresh and had a nice zesty kick that paired well with the BBQ brisket. Overall, Sharon's BBQ is a solid choice if you're craving some good barbecue. I'll definitely be back for more mouthwatering meat and to see how their other sides stack up!

Their food is so delicious and great service too! Always…read morefriendly and helpful and easily located.

Good bbq, but had a wait…read more Got a two meat meal, which fed two people with no problem. Sausage was wonderful. Good flavor and great texture. Beef had good flavor, but was a bit fatty. Not enough that I wouldn't order it again. Sauce was good, better than most places.

You seriously need to stay at this small shack and wait till they return. Their always leaving and…read morehaving to go get supplies or whatever, This has happened 2 times to us within 3 days. When we were there. Not impressed with Abilene Tx at all

I have been eating at Sharon's since she and Joe Allen opened their first place on South Treadway…read more I cannot tell you how many feet of ribeye steaks I have eaten. Remember when you could order your steak by how thick you wanted it cut. I have often wished Cahoots would come back, they had the best catfish and shrimp. I know times are tough but charging me $1.80 for a small cup of water is way way over the top. It will be a long long time before I return to ANY of Sharon's restaurants

Oh man, THANK YOU YELP for this amazing find!…read more My buddy and I were flying back home cross-country, and we stopped in Abilene Airport specifically to find someplace for lunch. A quick Yelp review led us to Sharon's and man am I glad we ate here! The food is self-serve cafeteria style, except for ordering the meat (you ask someone behind the counter for what you want). Keep an eye out for the cornbread warmers next to the soda dispenser as you enter the main dining area! Sharon's is Texas BBQ at its best. The ribs I got were second-to-none, and all the sides were picnic perfection! I still have dreams about this food, and can't wait to stop here again for lunch.