It's a an awesome family owned restaurant and a community staple. Not only do they do bbq well,…read morebut they have tasty homemade desserts and daily specials. It's a down to earth, no frills atmosphere with friendly staff and good food. Eating here is like enjoying a meal with family.

BBQ with soul food flare…read more Service and atmosphere: Staff were polite and helpful. The place is easy to miss as it has no obvious sign with the name. The restaurant was old looking but it was clean so "risk it for the brisket" haha. Food: We made it before closing time. There were no customers any more and only brisket and catfish was leftover. The brisket was good. Same goes for coleslaw and potato salad. Nice flavours and homely style cooking. The BBQ sauce wasn't your typical sweet and thick sauce, instead the sauce was more runny and had interesting vinagre taste. We enjoyed it. Pricing: $$ - not pricey at all.

They were closed at noon on friday, despite advertising as being open on yelp. It is a waste of…read moretime to bother with this place.

Oh yeah! You want good, classic BBQ served by down to earth people...this is your spot. The chopped…read morebeef sandwich was spot on. Brisket was tender and the bbq sauce is delightful. You will not go wrong stopping by here.

Where tough bbq meets poor and grumpy service. The only positive is that I can do some grocery…read moreshopping while I wait

I have dined here many times. Service is excellent and it is a nice place to eat. Food taste…read moregreat! My only complaint is that even though the price per item goes up and up the quantity goes down and down. Alas I have decided to move on. I can receive a much larger quantity for the same or lesser price. Often I have contested the amount of brisket on a sandwich because half of it was pure fat !!! The bun has been reduced more and more and now it is so small I think I am receiving finger food. This is really reflected by the small amount of people eating here.

Amazing food. I always like Mckenzies. I always try to get me the amazing BBQ sandwich. It melts in…read moreyour mouth.

The McKenzies in Conroe is much cleaner, nicer, better organized and friendlier staff. The one in…read moreHuntsville cannot have the same owner...huge difference in the two. The McKenzies in Huntsville is not as good as it used to be. It's dirty and not well kept.

Had the best meal I've had in a very long time. The greens reminded me of my grandmas and actually…read moregot a little emotional. The fish and shrimp had a light crispy cornmeal based fry to them. EXCELLENT! Our waiter was such a sweetheart. We will definitely be back then next time we come through this area

Best fried catfish in the whole town of Huntsville. Service was good. Nice music playing. Can't say…read moretoo much about the tea it was old I thought it said free drink and dessert if you dine in. We never got offered either.

Farmhouse was recommended by ChatGPT for our drive between Fort Worth and Houston, and it was a…read morewonderful stop. The meal started with cornbread and yeast rolls, both delicious. We shared the meal that includes an appetizer and dessert, which was more than enough food for us. For the appetizer, we chose the fried green tomatoes. They were perfect. Our entrée was chicken-fried chicken with mashed potatoes and fried okra, and every bite was divine. My husband also ordered a side of collard greens, and they were excellent. Then came dessert. Buttermilk chess pie is my husband's favorite, but he rarely orders it because he's afraid it won't measure up. After one bite, he declared it "righteous," which means it passed his very high standards. I thought it was fantastic too. The service was great, and the restaurant has a quaint, family-owned feel. Definitely worth the stop.

Farmhouse is our favorite go-to! The comfort food is delicious! We were seated immediately bc we…read morewent for an early lunchThe basket of bread with rolls and broccoli cornbread can't be beat! Today is chicken fried steak, fried okra, snd macaroni salad. Our server is precious and efficient! We sure like all the windows, makes the cafe bright.

Solid BBQ and sides. Nothing bbq is not supposed to be. I don't like when places try to fancy up…read morebbq. They don't do that. It's just good bbq.

Had the brisket sandwich. It was loaded with meat at a pretty good price. The owner was really…read morefriendly and the service was speedy. Definitely check it out if you are in the area.

I LOVE College Town places to eat. While in Huntsville, TX,…read morehome of the Sam Houston State University Bearkats, my daughter suggested the Potato Shack for lunch. On first glance, this looks to be a converted Dairy Queen that has been subjected to a Frankenstein process of additions over the years. Walking in you are subjected to the ordering line that is merged with a full bar. This place, inside, is what I think a college hangout is supposed to look like. Lucky 19 Brewing signs run amok on the walls ... I later found out that it is also a hometown brewery that makes a really good IPA, but that is another tale. Sturdy tables and metal chairs await us after we order. My Wife and Daughter got the "Classic Potato" that has bacon, chives, cheese, butter and sour cream, with my daughter subbing the potato for tater tots. Either way it is served, there is plenty of starchiness to go around. My lunch was the Thursday Special - the Hotwing Potato. This is a average sized baker that is easy to break apart with a fork to stir in the chunks of fried chicken, melted cheddar and lots of hot wing sauce. I added ranch and sour cream to the mix for more of a flavor blend. Usually I try and take a before shot to show what it looks like before demolishing it with utensils as it drops into my piehole. However, I did manage a shot right after mixing. The chicken chunks were crispy and cooked through and through. Their buffalo sauce had enough kick to let my tongue know what it was without scorching my taste buds. I paired it with the Lucky 19 Texas IPA and it was a good flavor profile for my particular potato selection. Now, for the big reveal ... I would eat at this place regularly if I lived in Huntsville. Next time I am there, it will have a heavy weight consideration as a lunch place. I can only imagine how crowed it is when school is in session. Ciao, Darrell

Very reasonable pricing and extremely fast service…read more The "queso" cheese sauce is basic Costco nacho cheese sauce, I wouldn't get it again, very mediocre. Something house-made and with a custom flavor was expected. The "crispy chicken" is another store bought product that's chopped up and put on top. The mango-habanero sauce had a little kick, but was way too sweet for my preference. Overall, not a culinary hotbed, but a unique dining experience none-the-less.

When I arrived as a party of one the hostess asked if I wanted to go to the attic or stay…read moredownstairs. I could hear the fun going on upstairs and opted for a nice quiet booth. The old house is really cool with dark nooks and crannies filled with tables and booths. I bet this would be a nice date spot. Josiah was my waiter and he was very sweet. He recommended his favorite dishes because I only knew I wanted that Gouda bacon Mac and cheese and a steak. The NY strip was amazingly buttery and the perfect amount of chew. I'm salivating just thinking about that steak butter and the perfect char. The calamari was light and crispy with a sweet pepper sauce drizzled on top. That bacon Gouda Mac..... so creamy and wonderful flavor. Not pictured: the chocolate cake that I took home and enjoyed the next day. OMG so rich!! You can tell when a chef takes pride in the food they put out. Delicious. Worth every penny.

Finally made it to 1836 and I am delighted with the results! The service was phenomenal! The…read morebathroom was cute and the food and drinks were great! And don't forget to try the bananas foster! The hostess recommended upstairs for a lively dinner with friends and told us to try the bacon mac and Gouda!! Btw, it did not disappoint! Creamy texture with cheese and delicious bacon pieces on top! We started with apps--goat cheese balls were very rich, but the balsamic glaze was a nice balance. The fried green tomatoes were just alright--they were a little thick for me, but the flavor was good. The bacon chips and dip was a surprising delight!! You should definitely try it!! Our friends who don't care for bacon even loved it! The cosmo was delicious!! My husband enjoyed his old fashioned, and the Sam Houston Sour is authentically made (IYKYK)! The steaks were amazing and cooked to perfection! I enjoyed my filet cooked perfectly and tender to cut! The mashed potatoes looked delicious and the asparagus was nice and tender! Fabulous bar area upstairs to hang out and enjoy friends! Food was amazing! We will be back!

Food was good. Requested condiments never arrived as requested. Portions are great. Almost too…read moremuch but who is complaining. Manager spends a lot of time sitting at the bar and does not interact with customers. Our waitress was very attentive and very kind on only her 4th day working there. Noticed one waitress fell due to water on the floor. A little too crowded for entrance and exit out of the kitchen area. All in all a good experience but not my best visit to this restaurant. Some improvements could be made.

Side of fries is an excellent value for the price, order the chipotle ranch sauce and you'll be…read moreset. Tasty sliders and wings as well. Be warned that Prices can be a bit pricy, and parking may be limited at times