Such a disappointment. I read all about this place and was so excited to go try it. I called my son and told him I would treat him as he LOVES brisket. we ordered 3 meats...plain sausage, ribs & brisket. The sausage was non descript, & too chewy, the brisket had no real flavor either.. the ribs were good. we had the sides of Mac and cheese (room temp, as we were leaving the cook brought some more out which was piping hot; it should always be that fresh). My son got mashed potatoes and gravy & liked them. read more

Excellent barbecue and even better customer service and personal care. I eat here every time I'm on the north side of town and would eat here more often if I had delivery available to where I live or work in near west Madison. I have enjoyed their brisket, pulled pork, ribs, Apple baked beans, regular and jalapeño corn bread and have thoroughly enjoyed them all. read more

Pricey with small portions. Good bbq sauce.

If you're looking for the best barbecue/brisket in town, this is the place!! The apple pie baked beans are a must!! This business is owner operated and I'm guessing that's why everything is amazing! read more

Done with this place. Ate there for the final time last week (early June 2020). The food was delicious as always. Still too expensive. Sides getting smaller. Nothing new there. What irks me is their lack of social responsibility. None of the workers were wearing masks when I walked in. Well, one of them pulled their mask over their face when she saw me walk in with my mask on. Ridiculous. Then they serve everything in plastic. Everything comes in plastic. Plastic everywhere. NO RECYCLING BINS. It's incredible how much plastic was used to give me my dinner, and for them to not have any recycling bins is simply too much for me. I'll forgo the tasty food, as I can't support the irresponsible owners of this restaurant. I look forward to spreading the word about this, too. Completely irresponsible. read more

I went in for lunch on a Saturday afternoon and got the pulled pork meal. This was perhaps the worst pulled pork I have ever eaten. It was dried out and obviously not fresh. It tasted a little rancid so I doubt that it was made that day. I understand that restaurants may have to sell day old food but I wouldn't have serve this pork to prisoners. The sides, potato chips and macaroni and cheese, were ok but I didn't spend over $17 for sides. I probably will not be going there again given that Smoky Jon's is only a couple miles away from the place. read more

What great place. The BBQ is so tasty. The brisket is served lean or fatty..go full fatty you won't be disappointed

Very friendly, VERY helpful guy answered our questions about pick-up and gave us a free slice of cornbread because they had been confusion about pick-up details. Pork ribs were overcooked but the brisket and white cheddar mac n cheese were grand. The confusion, by the way was Grubhub's doing, not Beef Butter BBQ's. We didn't even really know we were dealing with Grubhub until I looked much closer at the Yelp screen and realized I had ordered the food through them. I should have gone directly to Beef Butter BBQ's website and saved myself a bunch of money and confusion. I will do that next time. And I feel strongly that the actual source/restaurant you are ordering from should be the first and very obvious choice that Yelp offers for placing an order, instead of a secondary source like Grubhub. GRRRR. Four stars for Beef Butter BBS and none for Yelp. read more

So delicious, and nice large, clean seating area with lots of space. Order at the counter / immediate service format is very convenient. Live "pit cams" show the smoking in process - very cool. The meat is amazing, perfectly done. Place is legit. All the staff were helpful and friendly. Our family visiting Madison were hoping for good bbq and we found this place, everyone was impressed. Also, tons of large TVs - a little distracting but probably a good place to watch the game. read more

You can't go wrong. Everything on the menu is amazing. I especially like the jalapeño cheddar sausage, ribs, Mac n cheese and apple pie baked beans. Service is always great. read more

I'm reviewing the new sit-down restaurant on the corner of Northport and Sherman. Our party of three arrived at 10:00 am and we were the first customers to cross the threshold. We were warmly greeted by the staff and the intoxicating aroma of roasting meat and oak. I had tried the brisket this summer and I couldn't wait to taste it again. The brisket was even better than I remembered, cooked and seasoned to perfection. The ribs were spectacular and are now my "go to" ribs. I wasn't impressed with the pulled pork, mine is better. I can't wait to go back today! read more

It was SO GOOD. We submitted an online order (bc you can't eat inside due to COVID) and it was ready in less than 10 mins. They gave me all the sauces I needed & were very nice. They also have a cooler full of meat to take home to grill yourself. I will 100% be back!! read more

Good tasting bbq. Chicken was a bit dry. Rib tips were a bit on the fatty side. This place seems to me to be getting pricey . $3.25 for a piece of cornbread. $7.95 for chocolate key lime pie on a stick - ok, but then the chocolate should not taste burned and bitter. $3.35 for a not really large fountain drink. Feels like coasting on their maybe too generous reputation. read more

Reasonably priced, generous portions, friendly staff. Three key ingredients. That and it tasted awesome. Get the fatty beef brisket option and you'll understand why they call this place Beef Butter. Great bbq spot and it's great to have another dining option on the north side. I'd even call it the best bbq in Madison. read more

I have to say that I have enjoyed take out here probably seven or eight times. Every time it was good. I enjoyed the fatty brisket, the jalapeño cornbread, and the Apple baked beans. Yesterday I went To BBB to order my typical dinner, drove it home 15 miles away, and man was I disappointed in the meat. Again, I always order the fatty brisket. My carry out container had about five small pieces of brisket in it. One slice was fatty and tasty, the other small slices were as dry and as flavorless as leather. I could not chew them. I must say this dinner was a very expensive disappointment. $16 For small portions of edible beans and cornbread. A good restaurant is consistent with the quality of the food they serve. I've now been burned and will reconsider before I drive that far for more. It's unfortunate. read more

Beef butter this is not! Brisket was so dry, we had to ask for extra sauce. We were given an excuse as to why we got a "dryer" portion. Like anyone's ever walked into a restaurant an asked for a dry beef sandwich! Mac n cheese was tasteless and cornbread was dry. Then while eating on their patio you have to contend with a constant barrage of bees swarming around you and your plate. The concensus at our table was overall disappointment. Too bad, Madison could use a good bbq joint. read more

We usually go to another northside Madison BBQ joint but we decided to give BBBBQ a try. I got the RIB TIPS which I was disappointed in. I also got the APPLE BAKED BEANS which were good/sweet and the COLESLAW which was also good/sweet. My wife got the BRISKET which was much better. Thought I prefer a thinner cut. The CORNBREAD and MAC N' CHEESE was also good. The PECAN PIE, however, left something to be desired. The slice was really small and it was just ok. I would try this place again but AVOID the rib tips and the pie. The SAUCE was really good. read more

Best bbq in Madison. Better than Smokey Jon's. The brisket melts in your mouth, all the meats do really. The owners are really friendly too.

Brisket was a bit fatty and the sauce wasn't it. I'll be back because I love the concept.

The brisket was excellent! We loved the apple baked beans, Mac & cheese, chips and coleslaw too. Ribs were extremely tender, but the brisket was out of this world. read more

We just had dinner at Beef Butter BBQ and it was amazing! One of us had brisket, potato salad and coleslaw; the other had pulled pork, white cheddar mac and cheese and coleslaw. Outstanding food. Perfect portions sizes, and a slice of incredible key lime pie topped it off. Don't miss this place!! read more

One of the best BBQ places in Wisconsin I've ever been to. Made fresh, with cameras on the food as its cooking. You can purchase hot food, as well as frozen beef and sausage to take home. They serve beer and soda. read more

Had a bbq feast from here the other night. Tried the brisket, pulled pork, chicken, back ribs & Jalapeno & cheddar sausage. For side we tried the apple pie beans , mac and cheese, the regular & the jalapeno cornbread and key lime pie for dessert . We were all very impressed the brisket was Amazing tender flavorful didn't even need sauce hubby loves sauce so he used it . Ribs were meaty fall off the bone tender pulled pork and chicken were both delicious . Sausage was the only that wasn't 5 star almost seemed it didn't have enough filling kind of chewy casing. Sides were very good the beans were sweeter with the apple hubby thought they were too sweet so he added Frank's red hot solid mac and cheese. Pie was only average but I have high standards. Ordered it for pickup ready in 20 min 80 bucks on par with most bbq joints. We will definitely be back read more

Amazing food! I am stuffed and just thrilled that Madison has finally got some really good BBQ! The brisket was off the chains the chicken was perfect the ribs fell apart effortlessly. The sauces... dynamic! Then to top it all off Point root beer on top! We will most definitely be back... oh yeah don't forget to try the smoked apple pie baked beans! read more

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Terrible! Cole slaw it was not. Minced into oblivion. Super Bitter, taste like all core. where is the cabbage at?! terrible dressing, if you can call it that. The potato salad is a joke, lack of flavor. Not enough mustard, pickles, dill, celery, eggs and flavor! I lived in Texas for 40 years! This stuff is barely good enough for Northerners! what a joke! Good brisket should not need sauce! Should be juicy and flavorful, with a firm texture and a beefy flavor! Beans should not be like a dessert. Way too sweet! Do not let him con you. brisket cost about $3.50 to 4 dollars a pound. which is expensive for brisket but it's one of the cheapest meat you can buy! I know because I smoked a lot of brisket myself! read more

I ordered the brisket & 2 sides and was quite disappointed. The brisket was not multiple slices as pictured on the website but rather it was shredded, a bit on the dry side, included two large pieces of chunks of fat, and was served as a sandwich on a 4" bun. Really!?! The coleslaw was tasty though soupy. The baked beans were pretty good. Bottom line is that the quality and value were far from what was expected. read more

This place just can't be beat; it's the best BBQ in Madison, hands down. Some of their sauces have some real heat to them. The kind where you don't know if you can keep eating it, but you have to because it is so good. The meats were all cooked and ready to go and my order was quickly fulfilled --- good thing too, because after 5 minutes of the smells, I was about to start drooling on the floor. As others have said the layout is kinda weird -- condiment and ordering area is right near the entry way. Can make for a crowded, potentially hostile situation for hangry people! read more

If giving 0 stars were an option, I would. Straight to the point, do not waste your money. Not even on an order of fries- which were old and overly salted/pepper. The wings were overly cooked and very dry - not fresh. They should be shamed to call their tips, bbq tips. Not good at all. Really, save your money. read more

Stopped by for a quick bite on our way up to Taliesin. Being from Texas we are quite the BBQ critics. We were not disappointed. The baby backs fell off the bone and the brisket was just right. The must try Apple Pie Baked Beans were unique. Friendly and knowledgeable staff were a plus! read more

My husband and I walked out of Woodmans grocery store and smelled something heavenly! We wandered up to the window and were graciously offered samples. The chicken was to die for...the pulled pork sinful. We got 2 sandwiches and some chicken and pork to go. You could tell it is a family run business. It is too bad we live 1 1/2 hours away! If you see them make sure to stop, you won't be disappointed. read more

Beef Butter BBQ - Barbeque Near Me - Madison, Wisconsin

We had them for our 50th Wedding celebration and the food was great. The brisket would melt in your mouth. Everyone said the corn bread was the best they ever had. The beans were.exceptional, as was the Mac and Cheese. We would recommend them for any party function or even it is just for two. Thanks for making our celebration a special one. read more

Great BBQ. I thought I was in Texas again. Good brisket is hard to find because the pit master must know what they are doing and Beef Butter BBQ knows what to do. read more

We've had the brisket and beef short rib on several occasions and they've been amazing every time. They also have a self serve homemade sauce station. read more

I tried beef butter for the first time last week! First off I want to say that the food is great, just delicious. I'm really happy to see a new restaurant on the north side, both for my personal convenience, but also because that neighborhood deserves great and diverse restaurants too. A few random thoughts: - My boyfriend and I loved their take out containers for the combos. Microwave safe plastic with separate compartments made it super easy to transport, eat, and reheat. Please keep these forever! A good take out container might sound trivial, but if you eat a lot of take out you will realize what a difference it makes! - The combo menu could maybe use a little clarification, right now they are all under "sandwich meals" though not all are sandwiches. This is not a big deal, but could help make it more clear what the customer is ordering. - I think getting the order flow down would be a good thing, when I got there I wasn't sure if I should tell what sides I wanted to the first person who was serving the meat, or just the people serving the sides, and ultimately had to tell both AND then the cashier. Again not a super big deal, this isn't going to be make or break for anyone, but figuring out the plan for this could make it feel more orderly and more predictable for customers. - Sides are a really nice size in the combo! And meat portions seemed really fair too. -Our typical order for BBQ here was no more than it is at other local BBQ places, maybe even a little less, so pricing is both fair and competitive with other local options. Can't wait to be back and try some of the things I didn't get to on my first visit! read more

So good!!!!! Everyone is super nice and the food is delicious!!! Best bbq in Madison!

Best brisket around hands down! The sides are amazing too. Great place for the family.

After growing up in the south and spending years with KC BBQ, it's been a struggle living in a state without that food culture. This is some tasty stuff here, with the friendliest staff we've run into in a long time. They offer a choice of lean or not so lean brisket and you can get a mix if you like (or if you don't know which you like!). Partner prefers lean, but the not so lean just about melts in your mouth. Great smoky flavor and their sweet sauce has (for us) a nice hit of spicy (they have spicier options). The sides were ok - between the two of us we tried the fries (seasoned, not our first choice), mashed potatoes and gravy (good but I'll try the potato salad next time) and cornbread (not bad - typical northern sweet style but nice texture and crunchy sides). Will definitely be back when the mood for BBQ hits hard! Oh - and they have a terrific selection of Jarritos flavors in the cooler! read more

AMAZING. Everything is so so good, the wings, brisket and pulled pork have been my favorites so far! Oh and the chips and Mac and cheese

I've been here a few times before and the food was good. I went tonight and was not impressed. I got the pulled pork. They hid a lot of fat under the pulled pork meat. When I went to take a bite of my sandwich I noticed it was mostly fat on the bottom half of the sandwich. I'm not paying 13.95 for 1/3 of the meat being fat. The fries have changed and we're so greasy the bag they were put in was soaked with grease. I should not have to come back to the restaurant to replace the food. It should never be served like it was. I don't plan on coming back. It's not worth the prices you're charging. read more

I can't believe I paid $16 for this it's the smallest amount of food ever Should've gone to Smoky Jon's