This smokehouse has a great family feel. First time there and we were treated like VIP. I mean…read moregenuine. They make sure to get your order correct and that you are satisfied. Chef checked on us multiple times and the staff too. Support your local business but more importantly get their Catfish special on Friday. If catfish is not your thing, you really can't go wrong with the brisket.

Flatrock Smokehouse is a quaint new restaurant in The Colony. We walked right in..there wasn't a…read morewait in line. We were looking to order their catfish Friday special for $9.99 but they were out as it was close to closing time. We ordered BBQ instead. We dined inside of the restaurant. The staff was very friendly. We also met the owner of the restaurant who was welcoming.Our orders were served in under 10 minutes after we were seated. The rib sandwich was tender and tasty...okra was good too. The loaded baked potato was very filling. We plan on visiting again to try the catfish special.

At the recommendation of some co-workers, I grabbed dinner at Hard Eight while I was in town on…read morebusiness. The food was good, if not the greatest BBQ I've ever had, but the overall experience was much fun. The restaurant is in the form of a large barn with ample seating and a walk-through line where you can pick out your meat and then any sides and drinks you'd like. I enjoyed having the "conundrum" of trying to figure out which of the meats to try as they stare at you from the smoker, all saying, "Pick me!" My first visit to any BBQ place is nearly always to try the pulled pork, figuring that if they can't get that right, nothing else is likely all that good. That's not always true, but since pulled pork is one of my favorites, it's a good approach anyway. :) I took my platter laden with an abundant amount of pulled pork and then selected corn on the cob, cole slaw, a slice of custard pie, and a sweet tea. After paying, I made my way into the main dining area and selected a high-top wooden table along the wall that was, shall we say, very awkward to sit at based on how the stationary stool was positioned in conjunction with the table, so I moved to a nearby regular table that was just fine. There's plenty of outdoor seating, but based on the temperature that day, I chose to stay inside. Digging in, I found the pulled pork to be good, but it was a little dry and salty. The standard house BBQ sauce was good, though, and the corn on the cob was very nice. The cole slaw was about what you'd expect, and the custard pie was tasty, even if it wasn't the best I'd ever had. The sweet tea was excellent. What I probably loved most, though, was eating all this in that environment, with the Texas-American paraphernalia hanging on the walls and a radio station playing nothing but 80s and 90s country music over the speakers--the years when I loved country the most. I wanted a BBQ experience as big as Texas while I was here, and I got that. For that reason, my visit to Hard Eight was a hit, and I will happily visit again on a future trip.

As a barbeque place, this place isn't superb at anything, but they will probably have something for…read moreeveryone. The high note for us were the ribeye steaks cooked to order, we love the lemon butter that the steak comes covered in. If you can wait in line, Hutchins is better, but this place is far from bad.

Had a great experience. The food was great - ample serving size and fresh and tasty. But more…read morenotable was the outstanding service. The staff was friendly and helpful (very rare in this day and age). The manager, Mark, was incredibly personable and friendly. I would go back here at any time.

Really really good meat! Some of the best smoked turkey I have ever had! We had a family of 6 on…read morethis meal so we got a little of everything and sampled it. The sausage and turkey were my favorite! The brisket was really good but I'm not a fan of the crust taste on this particular brisket but the inside meat was great! We sampled a lot of sides and they were all fresh and tasty! We did get the pineapple coleslaw. It wasn't bad but it didn't have a flavor like I was thinking it would. It just was just a little flat. The staff was amazing and kept making sure we had what we needed. Great place to come for lunch or bring the family! There is also a nice bar to relax at!

The service was fast, the employees are very friendly, and the food truck gains a benefit from…read morebeing inside truck yard in terms of ambiance. However, the BBQ was one of the worst I've ever had in my life. It was absolutely so dry and overpriced. I almost became vegan on the spot. I needed to floss my teeth with the napkin I had afterwards because of how stringy the meat was. I will say this was eaten towards the end of the night which may be the cause. However, that just means the food is not consistent throughout the day. Disappointing because the employees were so friendly!

Great service. Lemon pepper wings were so salty that we had to toss them. Smoked them fried wings…read moreare a must but this was not it.

Being originally from Hawaii, those island cravings hit hard, and it can be a real struggle to find…read morea spot that actually tastes like home. Shaka's is THAT place! There are a few spots around that are Hawaii-inspired, but nothing compares to this. Honestly? Think of it like Zippy's or Grace's Inn, but even better and affordable. #iykyk My husband spent most of his adult life in the islands and ordered Loco Moco (two eggs, two patties, total classic). I went with the Fried Fish and Teriyaki Chicken. The fish was crispy and the chicken was tender. Yum! Every plate lunch comes with cabbage, mac salad, and rice. Broke da mout! Huge bonus! They have a drive-thru. You don't even have to get out of the car to get a quality plate lunch. We will definitely be back. Mahalo nui loa!!

My husband is from Hawaii and said this was FIREEEE…read more BBQ Beef and BBQ chicken was delicious. The Mac salad was fire

This was my first time in Harvest Hall but it won't be the last. It's really a nice setup. There…read moreare several places I want to try. I settled on the Dynamite Eggrolls. I got them to go. I went with the following three; crab which reminded me of a crab cake, the K-pop (steak), and the lobster roll. I enjoyed them all. Loved the crunchiness of it. Side note: I believe the only reason places have you to sign a receipt in 2026 is so that there is a reason to turn the tablet screen around. And of course, it's on the tip screen.

Not sure about the food. That's was a hit or miss with what we ordered. I just wanted to remark on…read morethe great service Ariel and (not sure how he spells his name) and Dennis provided. They were amazing! I had lots of questions about the soy sauce, was it Japanese, Chinese or Korean, etc. Cause that makes a difference in the taste. I also asked for some extra items like more Maggi sauce for my fried rice, I thought it was a but under seasoned. They had used the last of it on my rice so when I asked for more after tasting my food, they had to go get it from storage. They were extremely welcoming and helpful. I give them 5 stars. They 4 stars was because I thought the food could use more flavor. But I probably like extra seasoning while others might think it's too much. So... 4 stars for the food. 5 stars for the staff!

Jalea ... the bartender is pure gold. The smoked wings were straight off the pit and full of char…read moregoodness. Great service and good food .. happy and brunxh

I've been here a handful of times after work over the past couple years and always had a good…read moreexperience until last night. I sat at the bar and I ordered a couple drinks and it felt like pulling teeth. The bartender Lauren was rude when I could finally get her attention to even order. She wasn't friendly at all and made it seem like she didn't want me there. Next time I'll take my business to a place that enjoys their customers and makes them feel welcome.

What a great outdoor venue. Drink prices are average and service is excellent. Love the various…read morefood truck options, the music and bringing our pups!

Sunset, live music, tons of options for food, and no bugs or blazing hot sun - this was a unicorn…read moresummer night. Everyone in the party chose a different truck to try, except for dessert. We got a range of food quality & customer service, which is to be expected. They have indoor seating, outdoor seating, yard games, big-screen TVs, pets are welcome, the whole vibe is neighborhood hang.