the best! if yall are still going to "that other place" in montgomery, you are seriously missing out! this is the bar b que tri-fecta. best bar b que best prices absolutely the best people! shout out to kate! she is great!!! read more

Locally owned, full of Texas charm. Probably the best Brisket I have ever had, better than Pappas or Rudy's, a peer of Dickey's. Daily specials during the week. bbq baked potato was totally unique, they battered and deep fried the whole thing! read more

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Why 5 stars? Because the brisket here is absolutely worth the trip. --- --- --- This area is full of some really amazing BBQ, so while I'd wanted to visit The Meating Place for a while, my assumption was that it couldn't top some of my favorite local places, so I kept putting it off. But I have to say: the brisket here is some of the best in all of the Houston area. I was a bit skeptical that this would be the case because most of the best BBQ comes from places that are only open from 11am until they sell out, while The Meating Place keeps normal restaurant hours. But The Meating Place beat the my bias and was really amazing. The ribs were pretty great too. The Mac-n-Cheese was fine, and I didn't care too much for the coleslaw (I think it had pineapple in it?) But if I had only had brisket, I would have died a happy and accomplished man, so everything was just a bonus after that. Sorry for doubting you and sorry for waiting so long. Support this place, Montgomery! read more

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Came here lunch time on Saturday. Ordered 3 meat plate with Cole slaw and green beans. Children had chopped brisket and mac and cheese. The 3 meats I got were: Sliced brisket - Came with two slices. One slice was fine, the other slice was just of the fat cap of the brisket. Was a shame. 3 out of 5 stars. Pulled Pork - was dry and under seasoned, it had a nice crust though. 2 out of 5. Rib - The Ribs were good. I enjoyed the meat ratio on them. And the flavor was nice. 4 out of 5. Cole slaw - taste was good, I enjoy a vinegar based slaw. Green Beans - were sweet, almost as if maple syrup and brown sugar were ingredients. Just not what you'd expect. My daughter's chopped brisket was too spicy for her to eat. I feel that for children's you would have something less spicy. The staff is helpful and pleasant. Ownership so kind. Restaurant clean and tidy. read more

The Meating Place - Fat cap on sliced brisket - Barbeque Near Me - Montgomery, Texas

The Meating Place in Montgomery! Great food and friendly people. Awesome Ribs! Great Meat Potato-Buddy Special(the potato if baked then deep fried before it's stuffed,makes it like a potato skin... so good! Try the smoked Turkey Breast, best I've ever tasted. And did I say, Awesome Ribs! One of Montgomery's Best for great Texas Barbecue with a big side of Texas hospitality! read more

First time here. We got the sampler with brisket, sausage, pulled pork and turkey. It was really tender, moist and delicious the sides of macaroni and cheese as well as fried okra was great as well. Definitely will be a regular stop for us. read more

Fantastic little family run bbq joint in Montgomery. Great selection of smoked meats and sides. Very friendly service and reasonable prices.

My favorite barbecue place in Montgomery. The brisket baked potato was delicious and the turkey was easily the best turkey we've ever had. Plenty of seating outside with a turf section that has games such as life-size tic-tac-toe and cornhole. Friendly employees, great service and great food, plus they're puppy friendly. 5-stars, highly recommend. read more

Ordered take out from here and the food was good. The service was good too. Brisket bombs were out of this world. Every was seasoned well and tender as can be. The kids loved the Mac. We even had an Oreo and cream pie slice. Everything was a hit with us. The decor inside definitely gives the Texas bbq feel. Looking forward to being able to dine in soon. read more

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The food definitely I love , the staff is very friendly and feel like home. I live at Houston but definitely I back here. read more

The Meating Place - Barbeque Near Me - Montgomery, Texas

Food was exceptional and brisket was delicious. Service was fantastic, and they were very accommodating to my diet, which is strange because I am on chemo. Can't recommend this place enough. read more

By far the best bbq and bbq sauce I've ever had. It wasn't too busy which made it easy to order and got our food out at a timely manner. Highly recommend, feel like you're at grandmas house read more

The Meating Place - Brisket plate w Mac and cheese and 2x baked mashed potatoes - Barbeque Near Me - Montgomery, Texas

This is my go to place for Barbecue in Montgomery. I grew up in Carolina and that was where I first experienced bbq. You can get that experience here or more traditional Texas. All of their barbecue tacos are great, you can get them with coleslaw or without. They have the moistest most flavorful turkey anywhere. They have all the standards. Staff is fantastic and service is pretty quick. It checks all the boxes. read more

Amazing! Great BBQ and people! Comfortable and inviting inside. I have never had a bad experience when dining here whether dine-in or takeout. read more

Headed to Lake Conroe riding down the road and notice Meating Place BBQ so we stopped in for some BBQ. Ordered a full slab of ribs to share beans and okra, delicious! The owner stopped by the table let my husband taste a piece of brisket he loved it. Staff was very friendly and we loved that the owner cared enough to check to see how we liked the food. Don't see that much these days! If you're in the area stop by it's worth it!! read more

No idea how this place got good reviews the brisket was a disappointment the sides were garbage. Waste of time money and most importantly appetite. I guess not everyone knows what good bbq is ..... read more

Went to this restaurant for the first time on Saturday, November 8. Met the owner Buddy. Thank you for a wonderful time.. It was nice meeting you. The staff was very gracious and very wonderful. Quiet little place music was wonderful food was We had the brisket, pork ribs, and turkey, potato salad, coleslaw, and baked beans. We are very hard to please when it comes to barbecue places, but this one was the top of our list and we will be back. read more

Food is good. Hamburger is better than the BBQ. Fries are good. Prices are high considering the portions. Love the venue. Will go back read more

The food here is great!!! the service was top tier. the atmosphere was just so nice and calming. we really enjoyed our great valentine here.

Formerly The Grove restaurant now The Meating Place. Large menu with large variety of BBQ options. Tasty burger, outstanding fries & excellent service. The Grove had a smaller but better selection of fusion grilled goods, whereas the Meating Place has a huge variety of mainly classic BBQ dishes. The drink fountain was out of order so you could only get luke warm tea or lemonade. Ice was available and after asking you could get a canned beverage. The Grove decor was still evident in The Meeting Place so just a few booths and some basic tables with chairs. I liked the food and will probably return to try other offerings. A lot of BBQ restaurant options in Montgomery and I reckon The Meating Place can hold their own in the competition. read more

Meats good BUT you've LOST A CUSTOMER / Charging your customers $1.25 for water - a medium styrofoam cup that I had to fill myself. Stupid move when our bill was around $60. Take my picture- you won't see me again read more

We took this to go, but seating and staff seemed great. The food was delicious, particularly the brisket and the Cole slaw. We will return!

My bride and I stopped in for lunch and let me tell you, it was very good. The service and atmosphere were great as well. Highly recommend

Ordered lunch here yesterday, owner came over to introduce himself and thanked me for coming in. Gave me a sample while I waited for my order. BBQ was good and place was decorated well. Good addition to Montgomery restaurants read more

Great food everytime we come there. They have the friendliest staff and very accommodating.

For being the newest bbq place in town... Delicious food, great service and clean environment!! Highly recommended over any other bbq in downtown Montgomery TX read more

My family and I came here and the food was outstanding. Starting with the front of the house they were extremely nice. The food came out hot and was amazing. The owner even came out to greet us at the table and make sure that everything was going well. 5 stars all around!! We will be back!!!!! read more

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Great food and staff is very professional and accommodating. Love the lean brisket and the sides are good.

I go there two or three times a month for the biscuit and the banana pudding which they hardly ever have because it's so damn good lol they should make a fifty five gallon drum of it. I asked for potato wedges or steak fries and they were out of potatoes however, i'm very GLAD because they offered onion rings instead, which I never had from there and my wife and I love them.The staff is great.The service is good and the food is excellent. read more

The best bbq ever!! Brisket is tender and pulled pork is full of flavor, all the sides are good too! Amazing and beyond nice staff are a plus! read more

Our 1st time to try this great family owned BBQ restaurant. 5 stars for many reasons! Melt in your mouth ribs & brisket. great variety & a large menu, very clean, very very friendly staff, enjoyed watching the Astros while eating, beautiful desserts & pleasant atmosphere! We will definitely be going back to try the hamburger & onion rings & chicken fried steak! read more

We got the sample platter, 3 sides and a key lime pie. Everything was fantastic! This place was clearly run by an extended family. At several points different members of the family checked on us and asked if we needed anything. I loved the ambiance and the small town vibe. What a great introduction to Texas BBQ. Definitely adding this place to my list of favorites. read more

This is the 2nd time we ate here. The food is amazing and the service is outstanding. We had the bacon cheeseburger with onions rings today and both were great. Huge juicy burger and the onion rings made with red onion were amazing. read more

Ohhhh Yea! I was craving BBQ brisket and I stopped in on my first visit to the Meeting Place to give it a try. It's a nice place, the hospitality of the staff was great, the menu is loaded with a terrific selection of meats, sides, and desserts. I was on a take-out mission and I ordered only one pound of chopped lean brisket and coleslaw. Once home, I started into my lunch with good expectations. I heard the angels singing as I savored the brisket and the slaw. Their BBQ sauce is excellent for my taste. I polished off the whole order including onions and pickles and was satisfied that I had discovered what everyone needs....a great BBQ joint with great service and great food. I'm not a BBQ snob but I eaten my share pit-fare and if everything they make is as good as my first try the Meeting Place is a sure winner! Ohhh Yea! read more

went picked up some bar b cue today? Ribs, onion rings and baked beans! Ribs were great , beans were great! onion rings were terrible! not fully cooked? all greasy! should not use purple onions for that? was too chewy! not complaining! just saying so yall can fix it! thanks! Ronnie! read more

After two consecutive visits to the other BBQ joint just blocks away, we decided to give The Meating Place a try for lunch. We were pleasantly surprised at the newly renovated interior, from top to bottom everything was nicely coordinated and extremely clean. The expansive menu is displayed overhead behind the walk up ordering counter. Being a bit tired of bbq, we opted for the burgers and onion rings, although there was plenty other options on the menu to choose from, including salads, chicken fried steak, chicken, bbq, etc. Well, we were pleasantly surprised when the burgers arrived. They were quite large with almost half pound beef patty. Fresh vegetables were stacked high. The first bite revealed a very tender and juicy burger, cooked perfect to well done by request. We ordered the small side of onion rings, which was plenty for two people to share. These turned out to be the star of the meal. Made with fresh purple onion, the batter was golden crispy and mimicked the crust of a chicken fried steak. I'm not a big fan of onion rings, but these were excellent. As we were finishing up, the owner came by and checked on us. ( Bonus points when an owner or chef comes to the dining room and engages) We chatted about our food and the other food on the menu. He actually brought us a sample of his smoked turkey and it was deliciously moist and tender. We are glad we finally tried The Meating and highly recommend it to those looking for a fresh new restaurant in Montgomery. read more