Great food! Fun atmosphere! The Mac and cheese is one of my favorites! Their bbq is great! Karaoke with Mark on Saturdays are awesome! He's a total sweetheart and has great sound! read more

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This was my first time stopping in and was really wanting to find a nice spot which the people were, I ordered a slab of ribs for carry out and didn't look until I made it home, they looked like they had been cooked a month ago, so disappointed, I would not have served this to no one, it was inedible, I'm forwarding you a picture so you can tell your cooks to not put you out like this.Extremely BAD read more

Bleachers Sports Grill - The slab of ribs - American Near Me - Garland, Texas

The New Bleachers BBQ and grill focuses on food and great service. You won't find better food anywhere! Try it. I did. I just can't wait to try it again! read more

Best chili breaded bowl I ever had soft and crispy at the same time. It is ridiculously good. A must try!

Lunch today- mushrooms Swiss burger with homemade chips, was wonderful. Several weeks ago I have their Wednesday night ribeye steak special, which was also wonderful! read more

Said I would do an update. You can tell when a place is about to close. Food portions get smaller quality slips. How can you get a dry sausage sandwich. Owners temper gets short when they are called on prices. Customers who have been going there for years leaving. Drink prices start getting higher. Staff are still the best inspite of owners. read more

Is a neighborhood type bar and grill transitioning to new ownership bringing about changes. Became a non-smoking establishment along with upcoming move to a Texas BBQ centric menu. Has a friendly staff with welcoming patrons from all over metro area. Music on the speakers and sports on most of the multitude of televisions is typical setup. Karaoke nights can get especially busy along with Dallas sports game days. And big plus for me... They serve original Coors. Ahh... Good stuff. read more

Went there on a Saturday. Lady waitress charged me twice. Once with proper ammount and another with someone else's tab for $63. She also gave me wrong card back so now 2 people had to report their cards missing. I had to resubmit all my vendors with automatic debits so you can see what a hassle this is. I had fun besides this so that's why I decided 2 stars. I'm avoiding this place since I wouldn't feel good about visiting a place that caused me and someone else such a hassle. I also had to place a claim in for the $63 with my bank.. read more

I walked into Bleachers hoping to try their BBQ but when I walked in the door I was totally ignored by staff. I was immediately disappointed that I didn't smell ANY BBQ, and I just don't trust a bbq restaurant that doesn't smoke their meats onsite so you can smell that smoky goodness before you even walk in the door! I turned around and left promptly without staying to order anything. It appears to be more of a bar for day drinkers than a restaurant AND bar...I probably won't come back to give them another chance:( read more

Non-smoking as of 8/1/25. No pool table, to become a BBQ restaurant. Time will tell if they will become successful.

Came here on a Thursday evening and wasn't let down. The bar itself is a bit of a dive and a hole in the wall at the same time. There are plenty of TV's here so if sports are your thing, you're definitely sitting pretty here. The lone pool table is a good touch as well and is in a good position with the rest of the dining area. They do have TouchTunes here, which is always a good addition for any bar/restaurant. The servers here are also very friendly and in touch with their regulars, which is another plus. Overall, I'd definitely recommend to anyone staying in the Garland area! read more

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Went to Bleachers tonight for karaoke, they had a $200 prize for the best karaoke singer! Our waitress Katie was amazing! She made it super fun and our drinks were always on time and ice cold!! GREAT VIBE! super diverse and fun crowd.on Wednesday nights! WILLBE BACK SOON!!! read more

I have been a karaoke regular on Saturday's and Wednesdays for years. There is a regular regular who picks fights for zero reason, and she doesn't discriminate about who she tries to battle. The management is aware, but they refuse to do anything about her. The food at bleachers is good, and the drinks are cheap. But it all comes with a side of "management doesn't care if you're safe"... not worth it, ladies. The line is down the street, chase place is also down the street. Go there. Both places are safer. The line has awesome karaoke on Saturdays. the best karaoke in the Dallas area is at parkway tavern... don't waste your time on trash. Someone has to stand up to the bully, and I guess today it is me. If you're 420 friendly, you'll find the rest of the squad on the bleacher's parking lot around the corner from the entrance. Veerrrry classy joint. Pun intended. read more

Immediately left after walking through a cloud of someone's cigarette puff inside the bar. Barf

I am a foodie, I have spent the past 10 years, living in uptown, eating at the finest restaurants , I was not expecting a lot from a suburban dive bar, OMG, surpassed everything I was thinking it would be, from the handmade chicken fried steak just like my grandmother used to make to the fresh vegetables and spicy pork chop that I had tonight, completely top-notch and amazing, I finished it off with a shot of fireball that was served in a chilled shot glass without even asking, This staff knocks it out of the park, Greatly appreciated and thank y'all!! read more

I didn't realize places still allow indoor smoking. Ugh. Very disappointed since it looked like a fun place to hang out.

Some of the best service I've received in years. Just a phenomenal dive bar with great food, drinks, and service. Looking forward to my next visit. read more

Been here a few times. Rusty the bartender is great. If you come in and Jessica is bartending, good luck getting a drink. I am currently sitting here, drinks been empty for 9 minutes. Jessica is standing at the register joking and what not with friends. Mind you, also took 15 minutes sitting at the bar for her to even acknowledge my presence. I really like this dive bar but, if you come in on a night that she is working? Have fun with sitting there for a good while. Even the regulars wait for drinks. They are accepting of this as they know her. Really? Guest service is below subpar and you are acceptive of this? More like you know what you're going to get and simply deal with it. It's now 18 minutes with an empty drink. Oh wait, just got one. Sad, sad, sad. God bless you Rusty, you make this place. read more

Bleachers Sports Grill - Still waiting for a drink. Bartender. Is clearly busy - American Near Me - Garland, Texas

The owner contacted me and the tip issue was resolved just confusing how my credit card was charged. I appreciate his response but we will probably not return. This pub allows smoking, nothing against people who smoke, just not our desire to sit next to people who smoke while we eat. If you smoke, you may want to give this place a try. read more

A decent bar when Rusty is working. Other than that, good luck! Smokers, this place is for you. read more

Bleachers Sports Grill - This guy is one of the best Karaoke singers we've seen. John Fogerty to the max. WOW - American Near Me - Garland, Texas

I came in on a Saturday afternoon to watch the Ranger's game. The bartender was awesome. I got recommendations and felt very welcome here. Lots of T.V.s everywhere. Friendly regulars, bartenders, and waitresses. I saw 2 people get their food order to-go, and there was plenty to choose from on the menu. It seems like a really nice neighborhood bar. I would definitely visit again and suggest to a friend. read more

Bleachers Sports Grill - American Near Me - Garland, Texas

Come try out all the new things happening at bleachers! Outdoor remodeled! New chairs! Patio coming soon! New menu with lots of healthy options added! Great food!! It is a smoking establishment but we smokers deserve a great place to hang out too!! Thanks Dave!! read more

I am pasting in my Facebook review... Please go read the responses from the OWNER! He refuses to address the theft of change & over charging on credit cards! What can ya say about a local bar where: 1. Food is inconsistent. Never get the same version of a menu item as ya got last week or even yesterday. 2. Wait staff is clueless & doesn't care to actually "wait" on people! (Kirsten & Sara are great! The rest SUCK!) 3. Make eye contact & are within distance to be seen & heard without others between you/staff & they are leaning on the register & can't manage to get a drink refill. 4. Go to pay your tab & they have no change to give you. Obviously assuming that you are just gonna tip them that & more! Uh, NO! GIVE PEOPLE THEIR CHANGE! 5. If you use a card to avoid the change issue, it AUTOMATICALLY CHARGES YOU A TIP! The staff have to manually adjust it to the tip amount that you write in. Uh no... You can MANUALLY ADD A TIP LIKE EVERY OTHER BAR & RESTAURANT! I really had no idea that a place could be worse to customers than Vitty's but I found one! Won't be back, I'll head over to Richardson Bar & Grill & get ACTUAL SERVICE! read more

This place is good if you smoke, but that may be its only redeeming quality. The service was terrible and the bartender during my visit acted as though she'd rather die than be there. The bathrooms did not even have walls that separate the men's from the women's all the way so you have to be subjected to hear everyone's bathroom business because there's a loud echo. The whole back area of the bar smelled like the bathrooms. read more

Wonderful service from our bartender Pat. She was in charge of the entire restaurant and was still very attentive and friendly. The food was great and the drinks were cheap. Thanks so much! We'll be back again soon. read more

I've only visited this place once, and when I did I was wondering when the host from BAR RESCUE was going to walk through the door! This is a dive bar pure and simple, and if you're expecting anything more than that than you're in for a let down! When you walk in you're notice that one pool table is on the left hand side, some games in the far back across from the rest rooms, and a huge bar area and of course some tables up front. The beer is cheap and you can get nice and drunk without breaking your wallet. I didn't experience any rude customers or service, actually the waitress was the saving grace of the night! It was a Friday night and she was the only waitress on staff and she frequently apologized for the delay in our drink orders, smiled, and showcased above excellent customer service skills! My friends and I were kind of worried that we had walked into a "red neck bar" at first but quickly learned that Bleachers is a blue-collar workers haven and attracted an older set of characters, and only a few younger people populated the place! It did feel somewhat racially divided with the lone group of black girls sectioned off in the pool area and no one was talking or interacting with them. I didn't try the food, due to a few bad experiences at other dive bars..so I can't rate that! Would I go back? For the friendly waitress and cheap beer! If you're expecting anything else...Nah! If you're single and going looking to meet folks-Nah! If you and your friends are broke and want a quick drink..give it a shot! Garland doesn't offer many other choices! read more

Yeah, Bleachers definitely fits the "dive bar" category. But we've been going here at least once a week for the past 5 years because it's the best neighborhood bar we've found. First, the food is way better than one might expect from a bar. The salsa is tasty and VERY spicy! The homemade pizzas are really good (thin crust with plentiful cheese & toppings). And don't overlook the huge omelettes or the blackened catfish! As far as the drinks go, the prices are about average. But they're not stingy with their pours: Rusty's a great bartender. The service on the floor is usually above-average; as soon as your drink is finished, your waitress is ready with another if you're up for it. Many places we've been to, you have to even FIND your waitress in order to flag them down for service. That's not a problem here. The bar's atmosphere is sports-related, and there are huge TVs in every corner of the room. Plus, they've recently added several flat-screen LCDs along the walls to accomodate a Buzztime on-screen trivia system. Fun stuff! There's a great karaoke show on Wednesdays and Saturdays. Glenn, the KJ, is entertaining and fair. He never plays favorites on the rotation and everybody gets a turn at the fun. Last, and perhaps most important, the people who frequent Bleachers are a great bunch. It just feels like family. Or rather, like the bunch on the TV show Cheers. The only downside: it's VERY smoky in there. The ventilation is not the best and there are a LOT of smokers. If you can't deal with second-hand smoke, this place is not for you. Other than that, it's a great place to spend a few hours making friends! read more

Hmmm...not sure what I was thinking when I decided to eat at Bleachers. Smokey, cramped, and very loud. Yes, I should have expected this, but I was hungry and it was close by. I'm guessing this place used to be a fun hang out for 20-30 somethings but now it is mostly middle aged men and small groups playing cards. The burgers were ok (frozen patty, but nicely done with bun crisped on the flat top), fries were good, beers were the usual selection at a dive. The cocktail waitress was obviously overwhelmed but was pretty nice considering how other customers were heckling her. I probably will not return. read more

As everyone else has said, this place is a dive bar. We were hungry late on a Sunday night and it was close to 10pm. We went to three different local restaurants and they were all closed or in the process of closing. So we thought, Bleachers! What a great idea, they should definitely be open. So we go and of course they are open. So we pull up and walk in and the music stops and everyone turned to stare at us. At least that's what I think the wife was thinking. Everyone was playing cards as if a tournament was going on. I guess the wife doesn't go to dive bars that often so she didn't know what to expect. Nevertheless, I walk up to the bar as normal as any place and sit down and the bartender takes a couple minutes to notice us but once she does she asks us what we want. I ask for a menu and she says, "oh.. I'm sorry, the kitchen closes at 10." It's like 10:05. So we turn around and go out looking for somewhere else to eat. Too bad, we would have loved to give you a try, but no luck. =o/ read more

OMG the Philly cheese steak sandwich is to die for, friendly patronage and friendly staff. A really entertaining Karaoke following and the recent remodel looks great. Oh forgot to mention the happy hour and ice cold beer. read more

My girlfriend and I decided to try the place out since it's 30 seconds away from our home. From the moment we stepped in we were greeted with uneasy stares, plenty of side eyes and neglect.The predominantly white crowd was anything but welcoming . Nevertheless, we were optimistic and excited to find our new laid back drinking spot. Once we seated ourselves we proceeded to wait at our table for the next 26 minutes ( yes, I counted ). Finally, when the waitress arrived we ordered our drinks and asked for a menu. 10 minutes later we got our drinks and 3 minutes later we got 1 menu for the both of us. I first wanted to order the biscuits and gravy but was warned off by a stern "you don't want that" by our waitress we then ordered the rest of our food. 17 minutes later we got our first appetizer, cold, wet, salty cheese sticks. Then we got our cheese fries 5/10 at best with a hungry stomach. 10 minutes later we got our main course. 1 bite in and both us came to the conclusion that this has to be the worst most disgusting food we had tried within the past few years. When the waitress finally came to check on us we asked for our bill no to go boxes as quickly as possible. The bill came out to 58 bucks, due to the terrible service we tipped 5 bucks which brings our total to 63 bucks or so we thought. My apple notified me that I was charged 70.83. When in search for an explanation the waitress said "it comes off at the end of the night". Not entirely sure what that meant but we just decided to move on and never ever ever come back to this place again. After we left we couldn't wait to call our friends and let them know to please never come to bleachers. read more

I walked there around 11:00 last night, sat down and ordered my drink. The waitress told me that she would not serve me. After I WALKED there. WALKED. So yeah please never go here. Also, serious health code violations. The OJ comes out brown. I hope the city shuts you down, you don't deserve to continue your shabby operation. read more

I went there last weekend, I was paying with cash for the most of the night (always tipping) and when I decided to use my card to pay for a pitcher of beer and some shots, the total was $20.34 so I tipped $3.00, so I wrote the total as $23.34.. The next day I check my bank statement and they charged my card $28.34. THE WAITRESS DOCTORED MY TOTAL. I'm upset, because this was my first time going to this bar and I loved it until the next day. Very untrustworthy so BE CAREFUL. read more

can't believe no one was reviewed bleachers. this is a really good place to hang out with a group of friends and have a beer. the food is pretty good. nothing to jump around about. great atmosphere. its all good. good times. read more

Best neighborhood bar in town, hands down. Great food, great people and live music! Great meeting place to hang with friends.

Better than average food. Tons of TVs. Live music the night we were there was great! Beer was ice cold. What else could you ask for from a classic neighborhood bar. read more

Essentially Bleachers is just an oversize dive bar. The place is hugely popular in the area though. In the eight years I've been here I've had countless friends and coworkers suggest this place, and I have been on several occasions. Lots of sports memorabilia and neon beer signs throughout for atmosphere. They have karaoke on some nights, which can be an entertaining spectator sport. Nothing special drink wise, run of the mill cocktails and plenty of flavorless American mass produced beer. The first time I went there some guy was passed out at the bar, and it made me think of Moes Tavern on The Simpsons. They have gotten better at checking ID's here though I don't know if that is by choice or force. I know firsthand that they used to turn a blind eye to kids with fake ID's. Bleachers is not terrible, but it's nothing special either. read more

I've lived in the area for most of my life,.and sadly I've never been here except for tonight. I had read the reviews of this place multiple times and I liked what I saw. So when my friend called me and asked to go out to a place where we haven't gone in the DFW are I suggested this place. All I can say is WOW! I knew it was a dive bar and personally LOVE dive bars. So me and my friends walk in, the bartender is especially nice we are allowed to play whatever we want on the juke box. So I find out that my friends have to go pick up their kids for school in the morning (it's Tuesday by the way) so I'm left here by myself. Usually when I'm left at a bar by myself I sit alone until I leave. Not this time! every single person in here was kind and hospitable and made me feel at home! This is my experience here, and I love it! Jessica is the bartender and she is the nicest person ever! Could never ask for a better bartender and I've been a lot of places in the DFW. I also ordered some food from here because I hadn't eaten all day due to a busy schedule. I ordered the triple sampler thing and got the southwest spring rolls Buffalo chicken balls and the mozzarella sticks. BY FAR THE BEST MOZZERELLA STICKS I'VE EVER HAD IN MY LIFE! If you want someplace to go ANY day of the week? BLEACHERS is the place to be. HANDS DOWN! I love this place! And seriously, ask for Jessica! read more

Went on a Thursday night and was surprised to see live music...great burger and service. Nice neighborhood place to hang if your tired if the chain bar scene. read more

Wow, I lived down the street from Bleacher's for most of my life and never thought about stepping foot into this place. I totally agree with Mary S. about this place reminding me of Moe's Tavern on The Simpsons. Smokey on the inside, random juke boxes, a few tables, and bar full of middle aged dudes - at 2:30 pm on a weekday. I'm not sure how game day is at this joint but I'm sure it could be decent. The drinks are cheap but I would avoid the appetizers, very expensive and not fulfilling. Bleacher's isn't very high up on my list of bars but maybe I'll change my mind when I'm 42 and need a place to hangout during the week. read more