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    The Meating Place

    4.5 (44 reviews)
    Open • 10:30 am - 8:30 pm
    Updated 1 month ago

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    Chicken tenders and fries
    Brett N.

    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!

    Sliced brisket sandwich $13
    Michael R.

    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!

    Fat cap on sliced brisket
    Ethan S.

    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.

    You can see the thickness of the skin from the reheating over and over!! It's dried out and just not good at all.

    The food is good, not great! the restaurant is kind of boring--just an open room with not a lot of decorations. We went for the first time and it was like pulling teeth to get information about the food and restaurant.

    Brisket Bombs
    Vonya W.

    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.

    Brisket plate w Mac and cheese and 2x baked mashed potatoes
    Crystal C.

    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

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    3 months ago

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    We love our people that visit both locations! Thanks for coming in!

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    3 months ago

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    7 hours ago

    Excellent food and service. Always consistent. We got this to go for a large group and the order was correct and liked by all!

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    1 year ago

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    Thank you for leaving us a raving review and coming to support us!

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    8 months ago

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    Looks like you had it Buddy’s way! Glad you enjoyed it.

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    1 year ago

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    1 year ago

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

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    We are so glad you liked it and can’t wait to have you back soon!

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    We are so glad you loved it and can’t wait to have you back again!

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    7 months ago

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    Thank you for giving us a try and loving our food as much as we do!

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    We are so glad you liked it and our girl did you right!

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    1 year ago

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    We are so glad you felt right at home!

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    Thank you for coming back again and again!

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    Thank you for making the trek. Can’t wait to have you back!

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    5 months ago

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    11 months ago

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    Rachel A.

    We are so glad you enjoyed the meats!

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    11 months ago

    Great meeting place. Family atmosphere. Great eats. Friendly service Open air dining.

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    1 year ago

    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!

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    8 months ago

    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.

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    2 years ago

    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

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    We are so glad you loved it! Can’t wait to have y’all back again soon.

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    1 year ago

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

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    Thank you so much. We do it for people like yourselves!

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

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    Thank you!

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    Thank you for the thumbs up review!

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