First and Foremost, make a trip to the ATM because this place is EXPENSIVE. The combos are about twice the cost OR half the food I expected for the price. An example is that an additional side of beans is $6.30. Extra anything is $6.30. Outrageous! The food tastes good. Again the servings are small. Sides come on a small paper boat. I thought when I saw the server carving and weighing the meat servings we would eat well. He ceased carving and weighing much sooner than I expected. Service is really non existent. One walks in and places the order with the aforementioned carver. Your meat is sent down the line to the side order filler. Steps away is the cashier who hands you your self serve beverage cups as the e-pay tablet swings around for you to input your tip. Tip!?!? There is no table service. The ambiance is outdoor seating on picnic tables. There is a tent to protect from precipitation but doubtfully any temperature extremes. Been there, ate there, got my ticket punched WITHOUT any need or desire to return. Did I mention it's OVERPRICED?!?! read more

Another Texan here . Great food. Had the brisket, pulled pork and Turkey. All really good, pulled pork was the star. The smoked beans are probably the best I've had. Really good. BBQ sauces are great as well. Great service too! read more

Wright's Barbecue - 3 meat (Brisket, pulled pork, and turkey) plate with 2 sides (smoked beans and potato salad). - 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

I arrived here, saw the line outside, and panicked a bit. I knew I would only have one shot at making the most of the legendary Wright's Barbecue, so I overdid it and ordered basically everything. Then, of course, my female friend encountered some of her coworkers who then watched me eat over two pounds of food. "He's from New York" she said. No, I didn't finish, but this was one day where the girl being a pescatarian did not work out in my favor. And lord knows there's nothing like this place in New York. read more

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

Friendly staff, willing to answer all my questions. Delicious sausage . Outdoor patio with beautiful view. read more

Food was great! I got an assortment of meats including brisket and hot sausage links. BUT, the burnt ends were the star! The sides are spectacular as well. Three different sauces; any of which will delight. Only place better is Snow's in Lexington, Texas. The people were great too! The line was out the door but moved along well. Limited indoor seating. Building is plain but comfortable. read more

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

The BBQ brisket was amazing and juicy! Outstanding food you won't be disappointed! Get there when they open or wait in line it's worth the wait! read more

Wright's Barbecue - BBQ Brisket, coleslaw, and baked beans. - Southern Near Me - Johnson, Arkansas

The food was fantastic, the sandwiches, the sauces, and sides were great. Friendly staff. Would go again and highly recommend

For our first trip to the area in a decade, of course we were interested to see what new eats were to be had, and Wright's seemed to be the top of the list as far as BBQ was concerned. Showing up on a Saturday night, we were a bit worried that they would be out of food or wouldn't have seating given the lines we've seen in the pictures. Turns out we hit it at the right time as there were a few tables left inside and they actually had some covered seating with heat lamps outside, so seating isn't a problem here, cold weather or not. Onto the food! When we arrived they did announced the only meats left were brisket, ribs, and chicken, so we ordered brisket, ribs, and chicken: The Brisket: we received cuts from the flat and the point and I must say the brisket was damn near perfect. You're greeted with a beautiful and tasty bark on the outside and a tender brisket on the inside, with some moderate smoky flavor. The Ribs: I think the consensus was the spare ribs carried the day. Mopped in sauce enough to make them sticky but not dripping with it, they have a delectable red hue to them. Just like the brisket, tender. These ribs stay together when you bite into them but also don't fall apart, the perfect BBQ rib. The Chicken: Wright's does a cool thing with chicken in that it is smoked chicken breast, which gives it a great bark. However chicken breast can dry out easily so it makes sense that these had a very light smokiness to them. Overall, solid chicken but had sausage been available it naturally would have been our third choice. The Sauce: Wright's actually has three sauces! Spicy, sweet, and Bold. I felt a bit like goldilocks trying each of these as the Spicy and Sweet were ok, but I found the Bold to have the best combination of flavor for me as I tend to like a bit more vinegar and spice in my sauces. Overall, I can see why Wright's is so popular as it truly is craft BBQ. If we are back this way again, we will definitely stop in to try more BBQ and hopefully get some sausage this time to round out the trio. 4.5 stars read more

Wright's Barbecue - Ribs, brisket, and chicken - Southern Near Me - Johnson, Arkansas

I love this place! The mashed potato's are great! And I love the BBQ and the sauce‼ and the people are always nice

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

Tasty but ridiculously expensive, especially for yummy brisket. I paid $27 at lunch for brisket with two sides and a fountain drink. Cool faux rustic interior read more

What's not to love? Slow, smoked meat!!!! Wright's is consistent. Your meal will be great every time! read more

Wright's Barbecue - Side o' sausage - Southern Near Me - Johnson, Arkansas

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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 atmosphere sitting out on the deck while enjoying delicious BBQ! This is a must when in the Springdale area. read more

Wright's Barbecue - Smoked chicken, Mac & cheese and cowboy beans - Southern Near Me - Johnson, Arkansas

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Best BBQ! Great service and one of my favorite places to eat. The ribs and brisket are simply amazing. They make you feel like family.

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

Best bbq in NWA feel free to argue with a wall about it! The service is impeccable and the setup makes you feel like you're at a cookout in someones backyard! I befriended the staff because they were just so fun and welcoming! I brought my dad here for the first time and when we went back home to Little Rock he just HAD to stop at the Wright's their for some cue! I can't say enough great things about this place! read more

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

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

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

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

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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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

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

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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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

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

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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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

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

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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The food here was delicious. My boyfriend and I really enjoyed our sandwiches. He got the pulled pork sandwich and I got the woo piggy which is pulled pork and sausage in a sandwich. We both got coleslaw in the sandwich and mac n cheese on the side. We each tried different barbecue sauces and left the place extremely satisfied. The portions were good and the restaurant is cute with both outdoor and indoor seating. The indoor seating is very limited, so keep that in mind on days with bad weather. We also tried to get dinner here a different day and they only had brisket left, and we got here about 1.25 hour before closing. Once they sell out of something, they are done with it for the day, so if you have something you specifically want to have, come early. This is a sensitive topic but I do think that I like Wright's BBQ a little more than Whole Hog and my boyfriend agrees, even though both were delish. Side note-- My boyfriend is a more well seasoned BBQ reviewer and he said it was great but not as good as a place in South Carolina... LOL. But I thought it was some of the best barbecue I've ever had and I mostly had it in Texas! Anyways... I recommend this place and everyone should give it a try at least once. 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

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