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    The Bar-B-Que Shack

    4.2 (169 reviews)
    Open 10:30 am - 8:00 pm

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    Casual
    Quiet
    Outdoor seating
    Good for kids

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    BBQ Frito Pie
    Austin J.

    Service was great! Restaurant was quaint and clean. Noise level was low. We got the fried pickles (10/10). The BBQ Frito Pie was amazing. Also got a 1Meat plate with ribs, pinto beans and French fries. Ribs were so flavorful that they don't even need BBQ sauce. Highly recommend for a casual meal.

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    Roel Kristy V.

    We've been in the area for a couple of weeks and had not yet tried this barbecue place. We seem to hit it at an off time and never when they were open but we were so fortunate today that we were craving barbecue and found them open. Oh my gosh and we're so glad we did. The pictures say it all with the quantity of food that is being served for the price. We got a dinner for two with huge pork ribs perfectly smoked and 12 hand breaded fried shrimp along with two sides that were gigantic and all for less than $40. Clearly the meals could have accommodated four people and for a total of $40 you can't beat it. Fortunately for us we have plenty of leftovers tomorrow when it's supposed to rain all day! I hear the banana pudding is to die for and we certainly will try that next. Strictly a personal note for the negative reviews - has a long time and very faithful yelper I noticed at times that people who are not active yelpers and have very few reviews often only post when they have something negative to say. Several of the reviews for this restaurant have less than five reviews and many of them years old. It begs the question whether these are personal vendettas or something's just not fair in their evaluation. Only my opinion but wanted to still provide a fair assessment of the restaurant.

    Banana Pudding
    Jennifer D.

    We arrived an hour before they closed, and we're still served amazing food! Fried pickles, sausage sandwich, fish sandwich, bbq sandwich, and a cheeseburger. Great wait staff, and a nice sassy cashier that kept everyone in line. We took a banana pudding to go!

    1/2 lb of moist brisket and 1/2 lb of ribs

    "oh man you need to to the Shack if you want good bbq." Those were just a few of the words shared with me when I was in a local store asking where to get good bbq. Knowing I had been here once before, I figured, what the hell...I'll give it another shot. Absolute garbage! This was the absolute WORST brisket and ribs I've ever had, and I promise I'll never find a place as bad. So I guess you could say this is the best worst bbq there is.

    They give you 10 HUGE and perfectly cooked shrimp!

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    9 months ago

    Best hamburger in town! I never order anything else but my hubby orders ribs frequently. One of our favorite restaurants in Rockport!

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    11 months ago

    Always eat here when I'm in town. Best ribs and brisket ever. Thinking about taking some with me for my freezer at home.

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    The food was wonderful! The barbecue was on point. I will have to take off one star because the smell of cleaning supplies was overpowering.

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    Stopped in for BBQ but end up having a bacon cheeseburger and it was delicious. Just decided didn't want BBQ.

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    2 years ago

    The best Burger in R- Port !! , the service is fantastic, very Friendly staff. I also enjoyed the fried Shrimp basket =).

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    2 years ago

    Good food. Great service. Most definitely will return. 10/10. Ordered brisket and shrimp was awesome

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    Very good BBQ. Great service. Love their Frito pie and chopped beef sandwich. Good beans and potato salad.

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    One of our go to favorites!! Great food always!! Great service!!! Worth the wait if y'all have to!! 5 stars!!

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    Great BBQ and Seafood. Brisket was great and fried fish was delicious. Service was excellent and friendly. Would definitely recommend.

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    Our experience 5/16/26 at Pier 77 in Rockport, Texas was extremely disappointing and concerning,…read moreespecially as a parent. My 6-year-old daughter was served her meal last, and when she finally received her chicken nuggets, they were raw and undercooked inside. Unfortunately, she had already eaten one nugget before we discovered it. We are now monitoring her closely for possible foodborne illness, including salmonella exposure, which no parent should ever have to worry about after dining out. What made the situation worse was the way management handled it. Initially, we were only offered 50% off the bill, despite the seriousness of serving raw chicken to a child. They did not automatically remove or comp the child's meal or the replacement meal. When we expressed that we appreciated the gesture but wanted to speak with the owner about the situation, management became defensive rather than taking accountability. Eventually, we were told the entire ticket would be covered -- but only if we agreed to never come back. That response was shocking and unprofessional. At no point did we feel genuine concern, accountability, or care for our child's wellbeing. Mistakes can happen in any restaurant, but how a business responds says everything. Serving raw chicken is a serious health risk, especially to a young child, and the handling of the situation left us feeling dismissed rather than cared for. We cannot recommend this restaurant based on our experience.

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    Good service and relaxing atmosphere…read more Service and atmosphere: As mentioned above haha. Our server was friendly and helpful. The restaurant has good seaside vibe. There are plenty of seating options on the patio where they also have opened bar area. The restaurant can accommodate many guests inside too. Food and drinks: Good selection of seafood dishes. I opted for wild caught salmon. The fish was cooked and seasoned well. We also chose sandwich with crab which was equally tasty. They offer great variety of cocktails. Pricing: $$ - definitely not overpriced and worth it.

    Disgusting Kitchen Standards & An Absolute Joke of a "Discount"…read moreLet me start by saying our waitress was awesome. She was attentive, polite, and this 1-star review has absolutely nothing to do with her. This is entirely on management and the kitchen staff. We came in as a party of four and ordered appetizers. As soon as they hit the table, we pulled out two long hairs--one in each appetizer--right in front of our waitress. She was visibly startled and asked what she could do. Trying to be understanding guests, we told her not to worry, and she apologized and said she'd speak to the Back of House. When the main courses arrived, the food was okay, though it seriously lacked flavor and desperately needed salt. But the real insult came when the bill arrived. Since we had actual hair served in our food, we politely asked our waitress if a discount could be applied. She apologized, mentioned she hadn't been sure how to handle it initially, and went to speak to the manager. After a long wait, she came back with a "discounted" bill. The original total was $179 and change. The manager's grand gesture of a discount brought it down to $173 and change. But here is the absolute kicker: because we paid with a card, they tacked on debit card fees that brought the final total right back up to $179. Where the hell is the actual discount? In this day and age, almost no one carries cash. Sneaking in extra card fees to completely wipe out a "complimentary" discount for serving us hair is cheap, manipulative, and terrible business. If you're going to charge card fees, embed them in the food prices like a reputable establishment. Between whoever is cooking in the back without a hairnet and a management team that thinks a net-zero "discount" fixes serving unsanitary food, we will absolutely never be back. Step up your hygiene and your management standards.

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    Food was awesome, service was exceptional! Since visiting we have ordered numerous times for pick…read moreup and food was just as good. Good proportions, hot and tasty! Our new go-to for Asian in Rockport. Highly recommend.

    Wanted to try Hu Dat because a friend of mine eats there every time she is in the area. We got…read moreseated on the Benchwarmer side. ‍ Walked over to the other side to see what we were missing. Not much really. Another bar. Decor was non-descript. And outside the windows just traffic going by. Although they had some cool plants by the sidewalk. There was plenty of empty tables for us to be seated on that side so don't know why they put us in the sports bar. Big TVs had nothing but a sports commentary showing two guys but no sound and after that, the resting screen was showing for a long time. Reggae music playing. I ordered cashew chicken and my husband got orange chicken. Everything on both plates was from the same orange/yellowish color family, no green veggies at all. The crispies were good; ate all of those. Fried Rice was also orangey and needed to be cooked longer. I like bamboo shoots as much as the next person, but not a whole can on my plate. Too many water chestnuts also, but the amount of carrots was great. Usually there's never enough carrots for me. Egg drop soup: was trying to figure out what it tastes like since I've never actually had it before. Chicken broth. It tastes like chicken broth. Just with egg floating in it and the occasional carrot or pea, but it was good since the plates took a while to come out. There's a sign posted that says: We are not a fast food place. Note: Don't ask to sub wonton soup on your entree cause "that's a separate item". Waiter seemed annoyed to be asked that question because it clearly isn't a choice offered with the entree on the menu; only egg drop soup or hot and sour soup. I'm sure he gets asked that a lot. Doesn't seem to me to be too much to ask since they obviously have it. ‍

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