The barbecue brisket is out of this world! I have had the sliced plate the sliced sandwiches and…read morechopped brisket as well I haven't eaten anything there that isn't outstanding! They have an sweet potato casserole that is like dessert Go see Sam Eva and of course Christine Take your time this isn't McDonalds But it is well worth the wait I promise!!

Awesome! Best I have had in a while. Brisket is gooooood. Beans goood. All even corn bread goood.read more

DELICIOUS! I actually heard about this place from a Reddit post about places to stop on a road trip…read moreacross Texas and I'm so glad I listened! It's home cooked food, calories-not-monitored, but worth every single bite. It doesn't look like much from the outside, but I knew it was going to be good when we saw the parking lot was overflowing into the grass. Luckily there was still an open table inside and we were welcomed by the sweetest staff and our waitress was just as wonderful. So many things looked good on the menu, but I couldn't resist ending this road trip with another taste of chicken fried steak to compare to Mary's (and they can definitely compete because it was AWESOME)! We also tried the chicken fried chicken (delicious), sweet potato casserole (amazing), Mae's potato casserole (tasty), cheese sticks (good), and the hamburger and fries which was obviously delicious enough that my picky daughter almost finished it - which says a LOT! We were very glad that we'd ordered the "smaller portions" for lunch because it meant we could grab a few of the desserts to go to snack on for our final leg of the road trip and keep enjoying at home. We tried the toffee cake (incredible), peanut butter cake (sinfully good), and the coconut pie (very light and creamy)! We also snagged some items to take home with us from their coolers and I can 100% recommend their pork tamales and summer sausage. If you get the chance to stop here, you won't regret it at all! Delicious, great service, and good portions!

I love the maverick burger but one of my favorite things is the grilled chicken salad !!! Delicious…read more! They make the chicken soooo good. Always friendly here and never had a bad meal ! Love them

The best BBQ I've had in the area. The restaurant itself is spacious, bright, and surprisingly…read moreupscale--almost more polished than you'd expect for a BBQ spot. I usually think the smaller, hole-in-the-wall places have the best food, but this place proved me wrong. The staff at The Shed were incredibly friendly and helpful, making the whole experience even better. Portions were generous, and everything tasted amazing. The brisket, in particular, stood out--it was moist, tender, and easily one of the best I've ever had. I even spoke with the manager to share how impressed I was, and he went above and beyond by taking me back to see the smokers. That really showed their pride in what they do. I can't say enough great things about The Shed Market--I just can't wait for my next trip back to Texas. Hope to add photos soon

This is a stand up business for sure! Not only the food was excellent, for some reason the…read moregentleman in the drive thru must have sensed I wasn't having the best day (I had to drive a four hour round trip to get parts for a machine) and he gave me a free cobbler. Everything I ordered was great, I had a better day starting at the Shed, and I can't wait to come back!

Absolutely some of the best BBQ I've had in ages - and I'm a bbq snob from Kansas City!…read more We had the sampler (brisket, pork ribs, pulled pork, pulled chicken, and one each of the mild and spicy sausages). I fully expected that one or two of the meats would be good and the rest just passable. I was wrong. Every single bite was spectacular. We also had the brisket and queso chips and pig candy - both were really tasty; the chips especially were very fresh and sprinkled with just a touch of bbq rub. We arrived a few minutes before they opened on a warm Saturday and the wait was about 75 minutes or so. Definitely worth standing in line for. There's ample outdoor (but covered) seating and plenty of good music playing, plus cornhole games if you're feeling competitive. Jays will be our go-to for BBQ the next time we're in Abilene! PS - if it's still available when you go, be sure to try the cherry chipotle sauce - it's amazing!

I ate at Jay's BBQ Shack and got there about 30 minutes after they opened. The line moved fast and…read moreI only waited around 15 minutes, which wasn't bad at all. They had fans going which helped a ton. We ordered Jay's sampler with potato salad, coleslaw, mac and cheese, plus a side of pinto beans and the pig candy. Everything was absolutely delicious. Honestly, this is the best BBQ I've had since moving here in 2023. The brisket was tender and full of flavor, the ribs were incredible, and the sausage was perfect. The potato salad had that mustard kick and reminded me of my grandma's, which is saying a lot. They had several sauces to choose from, the maple was my favorite. The only thing my husband mentioned was that he wished the beans had a little something extra like fat or onion, but that didn't take away from the meal at all. We'll definitely be back.

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

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.

This was the Thanksgiving buffet and it was horrible! Cold food tasting leftover with all the same…read moreflavor. Desserts were not set up properly. Was mixed up with cornbread display and not properly grouped and labeled. Tea was not refilled. Waitress never attentive. Employees visited each other mostly. Immediately got stomach cramps after eating I do not recommend this place.

If we could have given negative stars we would have! Fatty brisket was nasty! I spit it out and…read morethrew it away. My wife had the baked potato which she said, " how can you mess that up." But they did. The sauce is vinegar based, a big fat NO NO in Texas! The St. Louis ribs looked boiled when I saw them prepared for the next customer. I know Bar B que and this is not it. Gas and clean restroom all good but avoid the restaurant

The food was delicious and the ladies at the counter were just too sweet. Okra was fresh, hot and…read moreoutstanding! Felt genuinely welcomed and left full!

Love everything I've had from here ! The brisket elote is an awesome lunch option! Amazing ribs ,…read morebeans, the potato brisket smash is insane . You could feed a village with each menu item. You won't be hungry after going here ! Very friendly people and convenient location and fast service .

Omg delicious!!!' His BBQ is so good and he's always friendly!!!! Makes his own sauce and his staff…read moreis pretty awesome too!

If you're looking for a short road trip from Fort Worth that feels like a true getaway, you've got…read moreto check out Perini Ranch Steakhouse. From the moment you arrive, it feels like you're out in the middle of nowhere--in the best way possible. The rustic atmosphere is incredible, and on the cool day we visited, they had a wood-burning fireplace going right in the middle of the dining room. It made the whole experience feel cozy and authentic. What really stood out, though, was the people. The service was absolutely top-notch from start to finish. I even had the chance to chat with a woman who's been working there for over 20 years--she shared some of the restaurant's history and how it's evolved over time, which made the visit even more special. For food, we started with the fried quail legs--perfectly cooked and seriously delicious (we could've easily eaten more). For the main course, I had the ribeye cooked medium rare, and it was spot on--full of flavor and didn't need a thing added. My wife went with the hamburger steak and loved it as well. Great food, even better people, and an atmosphere that's hard to beat. We'll definitely be back.

Perini's is well known around Abilene and has a great reputation. We tried it twice and the upshot…read moreis this-- Great steaks. Few menu choices. Mediocre sides and appetizers. The ambience is fine; sortuv a rustic cabin feel. We've had great service the two times we went, and the table bread is wonderful. Not impressed with the thick, (cooked?) carpaccio or the overcooked brussel sprouts. Compared to the USA, it's a 3/5. But in Abilene? Maybe a 4/5.

It's a drive from Roanoke, but wanted to take a day trip west and enjoy some good West Texas food…read more We made our way to Baird and Circa 1880. We stopped for a great mid-day lunch. Food was good, portions were generous and the atmosphere was a fun step back in time. It was very busy for a 2pm on a Saturday. We had the Jalapeño Poppers, Chicken Tenders and the Onion Rings. All was very good!

Used to eat at this restaurant on a regular basis it was always delicious and always enjoyed it…read morebut. Yelp says it's open. I call them and they get a message drive all the way out there and it's locked up tight.. it doesn't matter what day of the week or what hour it is there's no one there. Moral of the story is don't believe everything yelp says I seriously doubt they've ever even been there. There are no hours listed on the door. If anyone else finds out it is open, please post.