The food is amazing. One of my favorite bbq spots in Arkansas. The brisket is my favorite and the sides are all great. I used them for a lunch catering and everyone loved it. read more

All the locals told me I HAD to try Wrights bbq... and they were right ;) a true no frills bbq joint- counter service with a couple small tables inside and a decent sized outdoor patio. I got a to-go order of lean brisket with green beans and mashed potatoes. The cook of the meat was perfect, the star was the "bold" bbq sauce (vinegar based) which I loved. I didn't try the other sauce options. The sides were also good, the green beans were slightly sweet (?) but still very tasty and the mashed potatoes were buttery and garlicky. A must try in AR! read more

Wright's Barbecue - Southern Near Me - Johnson, Arkansas

wrights is a delicious option for bbq in NWA! so many great options on the menu, i love the pickled onions and potato salad, and am never disappointed in the brisket or chicken. fun space with good music and indoor/outdoor seating. great staff! read more

Still the best barbecue experience in Fayetteville two years later. This time I had brisket, turkey, and sausage and each one was fantastic. I love their beans and always satisfied. I'm going again tomorrow. read more

Wright's Barbecue - 3 Meat Plate - Southern Near Me - Johnson, Arkansas

Food was excellent. Meat was Smokey. Sides were excellent and not an afterthought. Brisket was spot on. Well done Wrights, we'll done! Line was a bit long but flowed nicely. I'd return in a heartbeat. read more

Wright's Barbecue - Brisket plate with a few bacon burnt ends I purchased separately to share. Mmmmm - Southern Near Me - Johnson, Arkansas

Great menu with many choices I had the brisket and turkey and was not disappointed. I had no idea that bacon burnt ends was a thing. I was in absolute heaven. Hope to come back again as I am only in AR once a year. read more

Excellent barbecue-My boss recommended burnt bacon ends (I'd never tried before) Excellent food and atmosphere. Finished the meal with banana pudding. Great dinner! read more

Wright's Barbecue - Bacon burnt ends, potatoe salad, shells & cheese with banana pudding - Southern Near Me - Johnson, Arkansas

We have been customers of Wright's for years. Consistently good service and great food keep us coming back.

Go Early! Brisket will sell out before 7pm. Simple menu items with great BBQ flavor. Brisket is a must have and you can ask for more fatty pieces which I didn't know was a thing. Also tried the sausages and the cheese ones in my opinion had less flavor but were still good. Best 2 sides on the menu collared greens, Mac & Cheese! Service is fast we came with a softbal team and got out quick. It's in an old house which is a nostalgic vibe like at your aunties bbq. There's lots of outdoor seating. Don't know if I'll ever be back in AK but I will stop again if I'm ever in town. read more

Wright's Barbecue - Southern Near Me - Johnson, Arkansas

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Best bbq I've ever had!!! I now live in KC and had had bbq from all regions...nothing beats Wrights up here in KC.

The Brisket was Fabulous, my husband isn't crazy about ribs with sauce already on them but I thought they were good, potato salad was good, coleslaw didn't have much of a flavor, husband didn't care for the beans. The place was packed, that's a good thing!! I will go back, I would love to try the pulled pork, chicken and Turkey. read more

Lot of good food at this place. I will definitely be going back. I do wish the price was a little better in regards to the amount of food you receive for the price, but I definitely recommend if you are looking for a family atmosphere to sit down and eat! read more

Wrights is hands down the best BBQ in NWA but good lord is it pricey. Outside sitting is nice and portion sizes are decent.

Horrible burnt ends that were all FAT. Do not order this item EVER! The overall food was just OK. The Little Rock location is much better in location and food quantity read more

I found this place on Yelp when we were driving to Gulf Shore AL. Being from the Kansas City area our BBQ bar is set very high. We arrived at noon and the parking lot was full and there was a line. But it moved quickly. This is not a fancy sit down restaurant but that wasn't important to us. I ordered the brisket sandwich with mac n cheese and my husband got the pulled pork sandwich with bbq beans. My brisket sandwich was the best I've ever eaten. The pulled pork was delicious as well as both sides. We were already looking forward to stopping on our way home but found out that they will be closed. read more

Get The Rocket Man with Mac N Cheese. Ribs are fantastic. Collards are unique. The only thing I don't like here are the green beans. Too funky. You can't go wrong dining here. read more

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Best BBQ in NWA, bar none. Great vibes, great food. Their chicken, specifically, is incredible

Definitely lives up to the reputation. We went in at 3:30, no line, and ordered brisket and ribs. Deviled egg potato salad and collard greens. I think both of us were a little shocked with how good everything was. I am not typically a fan of collard greens, but after reading all the reviews, decided to try it. I'm so glad I did. The ribs were perfectly prepared, smoky, juicy, fall off the bone... and the brisket.... wow. Perfectly cooked (they offer lean and fatty, I opted for the latter) with an incredible bark/crust around the edge, and so tender I cut it with a plastic fork. The staff was very friendly and helpful. Yes, it is a little pricy, but I just had BBQ at a new place in town. It was just as expensive and nowhere near the quality. read more

Best BBQ in the area. Our go to spot. Service is always fast and friendly. Place gets packed sometimes but it's worth the wait.

Nice place very close to my favorite hotel in region. Cool vibe with outdoor sitting and inside if the weather isn't nice. Had the 2 meat platter with ribs and brisket. Ribs surpassed the brisket in my opinion as the brisket was too dry for my taste and required sauce. Ribs were moist but not dripping in sauce so it's to my liking. 3 sauces with the bold my favorite of the trio. Beans on the saucy sweet side and mashed potatoes solid. Next time I'll get the green beans and burnt ends as they both looked good at other tables. read more

If you like BBQ, Wright's is it. In my opinion, Wright's is the only BBQ worth eating in NWA. The highlights include: - BRISKET - get "the fatty". Just do it. Other than the best BBQ joint in TX, this is the best brisket I've ever had. - Bacon Burnt Ends - worth arriving early!! They sell out fast because they are little nuggets of warm bacon - half bacon, half fat, one AMAZING morsel that you can't find anywhere else. Even Kansas City doesn't have burnt ends this good. - Rocket Man - mashed potatoes topped with brisket, burnt ends, cheese, BBQ and anything else you want. It's a whirlpool of delicious! Other food includes: sausage, chicken, pork, green beans (standard southern green beans, juice and all), baked beans, Mac and cheese (supposedly the best Mac and cheese in the state of Arkansas - honestly it's just ok, kind of soupy when I'm more of a southern "baked" Mac and cheese person myself...still worth ordering & good with some BBQ sauce drizzled on top), turkey (seasonal, delicious), and recently much more!! (Like chicken wings, brisket burgers, chili, prime rib, nachos, the list goes on...) Their building is an old White House that they've converted into a restaurant (so watch your step, because it has charm head to toe) and recently they added on to! They smoke all the meats daily our back so definitely a dedicated team. Seating indoors is limited, but they just added a patio which is wonderful on a sunny day or you can dine out in "the yard" and watch a Hogs game with a beer. Don't go for BBQ anywhere else!! While a little pricey, it is worth it and you will NOT leave hungry! They have also opened up a 2nd location in Bentonville which they run food up to each day. read more

Wright's Barbecue - 2 Meat Plate - brisket and bacon burnt ends with green beans, Mac and cheese, and original BBQ sauce out on the new patio - Southern Near Me - Johnson, Arkansas

Food was delicious. There was a slight line but it moved fast. Slightly small portion of bbq protein on what we ordered compared with the price but it was good. Staff seemed friendly enough. Dirt parking lot and restaurant appears to be built from an old house. When a place looks old that's when you know the bbq is gonna be good. read more

Authentic Texas BBQ in the heart of Arkansas. If they have Beef ribs you should definitely get yourself some.

No air conditioning is RIDICULOUS!!!!!!!!!! food is not worth going through the dangerous construction and waiting in the HEAT LAMP of a line!!!!!! read more

The ribs were AWESOME! The banana pudding was also very good. You also know when the place is good when there is a line out the door. read more

Wright's Barbecue - Southern Near Me - Johnson, Arkansas

We were in town and decided to check out Arkansas BBQ. This came up near where we were staying so we decided to check it out. They only had the drive through open, which I must say is not the best organized for drivers. We missed the turn in on the way in, so we turned around and realized when we go to the "entrance" it was really the exit. Signs should be bigger to easily notice from the highway. The other bizarre thing is that the way you enter, you have to cross paths with those exiting. It's almost as if they should flip the entrance and the exits. Overall, it does work out fine, but I can easily see where things could be better. Moving on to the food and what we ordered: Meats: *Pork - This was okay. Not near the best that I've had, but it was still okay. *Ribs - very good *Bacon Burnt Ends - the best! Absolutely amazing, wish we had more. *Sausage - We actually ordered the jalapeno cheddar version, but it was clear when we were eating we were given the wrong kind. It was still flavorful, but very chewy. Sides: Need help, but at least they are good with the meats. *Side salad - simple, but enjoyable. *Potato Salad - just okay to me. I prefer a strong mustard based potato salad. *Mac and cheese - Mac and cheese is my favorite side item, so we ordered two. Unfortunately this was a big fail. One of the reviews mentioned it was like boxed velveeta mac and cheese..yep, that's pretty much what it is...one of those boxed mac dinners where you squeeze the cheese on top. It was not good, flavorless. Overall, enjoyable BBQ that I would go back for, but I would definitely focus on the burnt ends. EDIT TO ADD: I'm sorry the owner did not like my review, but I thought some of the food was great and some was not good, regardless of a pandemic. Simple changes could make flow and service better. I stand behind my 3 star review. read more

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Awesome ribs and brisket. Some of the best I've ever had! Highly recommend. Quick service.

Awesome barbecue. The things that really stood out to me were: the beef rib, it was super moist, pretty fatty but still plenty of meat; the collard greens were INCREDIBLE, probably the best bbq side I've ever had; the bacon burnt ends were unique and amazing and the the bbq sauces were all top notch. read more

Wright's Barbecue - Beef rib, Collard Greens, Cole Slaw, Pork Spare Ribs, and jalapeño cheddar sausage. - Southern Near Me - Johnson, Arkansas

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Very quaint setting outside under the trees. There's a fun selection of sauces - all good. The barbecue is great!!! read more

Definitely will be going back to this place! So good I spent another $100 bucks on takeout. A must visit when you're in town! read more

Wright's Barbecue - Definitely will be going back there when I'm back in Arkansas. A must visit when your in town - Southern Near Me - Johnson, Arkansas

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Food is terrific and expensive. They have the best collard greens I've ever had. Their brisket and baby backs are our favorite. Best BBQ in town. Oh, and their banana pudding is pretty terrific too!!! read more

I don't ever leave reviews, but I was extremely disappointed in my online order. We had 4 plates with 6 different meats & 4 different sides. Pros - Ribs were good, jalapeno sausage was good, mac & cheese was okay. Cons - brisket & pork was bland. Turkey was dry, potato salad was also bland, collard greens were much too bitter (don't come for me, I know what collards are supposed to taste like). However the worst thing we received was the Bacon burnt ends. They were hard as a rock and uneatable. **Again, I never feel moved to make a negative review, and I have had plenty of good experiences at this establishment. However, this time has left me very disappointed and sceptical about coming here again (maybe I order just ribs if I do). read more

I'd give Wright's BBQ 10 stars!!! Some of the best BBQ we've ever eaten; and we've eaten BBQ at a lot of different restaurants. The food was great and the staff were friendly. Their recommendations for sides were just what hit the spot. If we're ever back in the Fayetteville area, we'll definitely be back! read more

Food was great, quick service overall good ambiance. Would go back just to have the bacon burnt ends again.

Food was delicious. We had the brisket, pulled pork and turkey breast with mac & cheese and smoked beans. Dessert was the banana pudding. My daughter had a baby and Wrights was the first meal she wanted! read more

I'm not sure I was in the mood for all of this food, and it wasn't cheap (but what BBQ place is?). It was a busy lunch crowd and a little chilly outside. Brisket was good, but I would not get the sausage next time. I'll give them the benefit of the doubt with four stars, but when I go back and I try it again I'll make sure I'm "in the mood for BBQ." Then I'll update my review. read more

Wright's Barbecue - Two Meat Plate - Southern Near Me - Johnson, Arkansas

This place was amazing. The food was out of this world, especially their sauces. Every single employee was super cool and made sure we had everything we needed and assured us they'd get us anything we needed. We ate right in the main building and it was nice and warm on what was a very cold day. read more

Food was great! We ate the pulled pork, beans & mac....... The BBQ sauces were all good! Quick friendly service, good value for what you get. Nice outdoor seating. read more

There's ample parking in front and to the side of the restaurant. We had a huge party and ordered trays of food to bring home. The brisket and the pulled pork were so juicy and just good. We also had collard greens which had a spicy kick, and green beans cooked to perfection. Wish we lived closer. read more

Great barbecue and good prices with big portions! I think this location is the largest and nicest. Big porch and covered area for outdoor seating and then 2 room indoor seating. They have a handwritten menu on the wall with sandwiches, platters, sides. Brisket and ribs seem to be the most popular. I have had the loaded baked potato before and ribs and the Woo Pig sandwich with pork and sausage topped with slaw on my last visit. All were large and delicious. My husband has had the loaded mashed potato platter and Mac and cheese which were good but heavy. I love that they have a big kid and little kid menu for a cheap price too. They have quite a few sauces avail including a mustard based and Alambama white! Lots of free toppings you can add but be sure to ask b/c they won't. My husband found this out when we were new to the restaurant and his potatoes arrive plain with just meat and cheese so he had to go back in line. I would definitely go back and recommend! Good local favorite. read more

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