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    The Meating Place BBQ

    4.3 (95 reviews)
    ModerateBarbeque
    Open 10:30 am - 9:00 pm
    Updated 2 months ago

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    Casual
    Outdoor seating
    Dogs allowed

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    2 meat plate. The best meat and green beans! 9.26.23
    Donna T.

    10.30.25 The Meating Place is one of our regular stops. The food is always great, the servers are always friendly too. The restaurant is always clean and tidy. They now have specials during the week. Today was chicken and dumpling or a loaded bake potato with meat and a drink for $13.00. I almost always order the turkey. It is the best turkey I have ever had. If you have not tried The Meating Place you really should!

    Big John!!
    Pasquale V.

    I went for the BIG JOHN sandwich. Extra pickles and jalapeño sausage. 3 meats that will cure any craving you have!! Fried pickles with homemade ranch was off the charts! Top 5 over had. Their homemade bbq sauce carries just the right combo of sweet and tang. Service is outstanding!!

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    DeLisa R.

    As a sixth generation Texan who grew up eating barbecue in this fine state I feel confident in my five star review of this establishment. The brick and mortar may be rustic and simple, but the food is fabulous. Today I had the barbecue potato. It was prepared Buddy's way which means they deep fried the potato before filling it with brisket, cheese, sour cream. chives, and upon request some burnt ends. I don't know if I can ever have a barbecue potato prepared any other way now. My hubby thoroughly enjoyed his brisket sandwich. They have daily specials with everything from ribs to Frito pie. Make sure you try the barbecue sauce. It is an interesting blend of sweet with a little bite. If you have room, make sure and try some of their homemade desserts. The dining room is small, but they also have a private room off to the side if you're looking for a meeting space. Drinks included everything from iced tea, lemonade to a soda fountain. Service was fabulous and they bring your food to the table. Magnolia is a small town but a barbecue place like this should put it on the map. It would definitely be worth the drive if you were somewhere else in the state looking for something unique.

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    Tippy P.

    My cousin is doing her no carb diet, so we decided to check out this bbq restaurant by the high school. Just right pass the bridge, quick right into their parking lot. Restaurant is spacious inside, patio seating available in multiple rooms. Big menu with variety to choose. We decided on 3 meat platter, ribs were delicious. Brisket came in 2 options, dry or moist. Moist was the best and very flavorful. Turkey reminded me of Thanksgiving. Paired perfectly with the baked beans. Order at the counter and the server will bring the food out to you. You have to ask for bbq sauce to go, they have little containers.

    Joey S.

    This place was incredible! The service was great and they were very attentive the entire time. Aside from the great service, the food was so good! One of the best cheese bites I've had in a while. I also got the bbq baked potato with brisket and it was delicious! For sure would go back again and try something else on their menu :) For deserts! I believe I got the "chocolate eruption"(not sure if I got the name right!) and the banana pudding, so good would 100% recommend! I love that they put the date of when it was made :)

    2 ribs, 1 sausage, baked beans

    While the bbq is tasty, it is way over priced! I had a 2 meat plate for $22.00! 2 ribs and 1 sausage. Yes there are 2 sides but the meat is what you go there for.

    Turkey.
    Bethanne A.

    Nice size sandwich especially the kid's size. Too much for me to eat. Hubs got chopped beef and green beans. We both shared a banana puddìng.. The service at the counter is nice. The owner is so cordial. Cute this meating place. BBQ is so so.

    Three meat plate
    Chasity A.

    The meating place is a very quaint barbecue place in Magnolia. The brisket and ribs were so tender. The mac & cheese was very moist. Barbecue sauce was slightly spicy. Sadly, my chicken was dry..

    Zach H.

    Coming back here to write a review after visiting this weekend. Looking back, hard to find many complaints. The bbq pulled pork sandwich was flavorful, large, and moist (sorry if that word triggered you). I got smaller side of Mac n cheese which was the bomb! My side of potato salad wasn't my favorite but I did basically finish it so must've been good enough.

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    Andrea C.

    We were a group of 6 dining here for lunch after the Renaissance festival and unfortunately none of us left happy. It is a big spot with plenty of seating and was maybe 1/3 full. Was told at the register they had run out of chicken and potatoes - sad but ok since we were pretty hungry. We ordered four burgers(all the same), pulled pork, macaroni, and queso with pulled pork. 3 of the four burgers were cold to the touch. 1 of them didn't have any vegetables at all. The flavor of the burgers was mediocre at best - really underwhelming. The queso with pulled pork... well I will let the picture speak for itself. Room temp queso and cold pork lol In terms of service, the staff we interacted with were lively and nice. We did notice throughout our experience that multiple customers were going up to the register to ask and wait for their food. We think it is because many people were being served their food shortly after coming in and others that had been there a while were still waiting on their dishes. Perhaps they were short staffed that day? Overall we were very disappointed since they had good reviews. Don't think we will return.

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    1 month ago

    Vanessa was attentive and very quick to assist in getting my order to me quickly. The grilled turkey sandwich was absolutely amazing!

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    So glad you liked it and thank you for the great review of our meats!

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    20 days ago

    Had stuff baked potato with chopped brisket fully loaded it was so good they are the best everyone so friendly

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    4 months ago

    Great spot! Food is amazing and the vibes are just as good! Reasonably priced and great portions. The baked potato is so good!

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    We can’t wait to have you back!

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    Thanks Arely for the feedback!

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    4 months ago

    Barbecue is not bad. Enjoyed a few visits here. Ambience is very welcoming. Not much to say about this place.

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    Thank you!

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    10 months ago

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    We are glad we could help and serve those who serve so many!

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    1 year ago

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    6 months ago

    This place is amazing!!!! Super friendly staff very attentive and has great service. The barbecue is so good and tender!!

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    1 year ago

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    It’s one of Buddy’s favorites too! Glad you enjoyed it.

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    1 year ago

    Great slow cooked barbecue. Chopped beef sandwiches are good. Drive thru service is a little slow but worth it.

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    2 years ago

    Not worth the money they charge for the food. The BBQ was cold when it reached my table.

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