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    Ferris Wheelers Backyard And Bbq

    3.7 (687 reviews)
    ModerateBarbeque, Sandwiches
    Closed 11:00 am - 11:00 pm
    Updated over 3 months ago

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    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Happy hour specials
    Good for kids

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    Michelle D.

    Been a few times. The ferris wheel is a nice touch. This time, we got to catch some live music. Thank you KXT for the heads up. Food is always solid. Big open bar to place an order. There are also QR codes - to assist. Service was fast. When a concert isn't in session, there's plenty of life size games - ie Jenga and corn hole. Vibe was chill. Plenty of parking in the lot.

    Wings and fried okra
    Angie K.

    I should open with BBQ places are not always my thing since I don't eat beef or port. Alright, yes, that's a horrible thing in TX, but the group I was with wanted BBQ and since I'll eat chicken or turkey I figured why not. Well, while they had turkey on the menu they were apparently out of it for the day - which was pretty odd given we were there early, but ok. So that was the start, then they kindly(?) informed me that they would have it tomorrow, well sure, fine, but also not helpful given I"m there tonight. This left me somewhat puzzled, and so my next approach to the menu was "do you have the chicken wings today then?" and they said yes. Ok, great, I can do that - I tried to ask if they were enough food for a meal since they were listed as an appetizer and just got a confused look. I gave up and ordered them anyway. It turns out they were plenty of food and pretty tasty. The meat tasted smoked. My colleagues thought their meals were decent but perhaps not as exciting as they were expecting. Perhaps I threw the server for a loop when I told her I didn't eat pork or beef or she was having an off night. Anyway, I'm not sure I'd be back without checking to see if they had turkey first!

    Barczak M.

    The meal was consistent, flavors mild, service friendly. A fair experience worth three stars.

    Pulled pork, baked beans, potatoe salad
    Iris S.

    I am going to start this review with the premise that they REALLY need to fix this place up. The outside looks TERRIBLE. And the inside lacked a lot. We were the first customer's on a Saturday morning around 11:15 and the trash can flap was still covered with BBQ sauce and whatever else from previous days. Everything else seemed "clean" but they need to make some improvements. My husband got a pulled pork sandwich with potato salad and beans. I got a brisket sandwich and their mac and cheese. We had seen Ferris Wheelers recommended on some top dallas list and decided to give it a shot. The mac and cheese was excellent. The brisket sandwich was good, pulled pork- eh. But overall, it was pretty forgettable. The banana pudding was terrible, don't bother.

    Asst of sides
    J E.

    While staying nearby I wanted to ensure I enjoyed some TX BBQ while I was still in Texas, so I checked reviews and came here. Service was very friendly. The selection is typical of most Texas BBQ joints, both the proteins and the sides. The gimmick here is the yard out back with the Farris wheel, but the reviews also indicated that the BBQ was pretty good too. The brisket had an amazing bark... nice flavors, definitely seemed like just salt & pepper. It was moist and perfectly smoked as well. The sausage was more like a fat hot dog, not very smokey either and on the bland side for a TX smoked jalapeno sausage. The pork was outstanding! Moist, very flavorful and nicely smoked - Definitely enjoyed it! Regarding the sides, the fried okra was decent, the potato salad had a decent flavor but the textures, the huge chunks of potatoes, and the lack of the sauce melding properly with the potatoes really left a lot to be desired. The beans were incredible! Nice, smoky, meaty, and tasty! The mac & cheese looked good, but I didn't try it, my friends did and they really enjoyed it. Their sauces weren't very good... not bad at all, just bland, no heat also. I think one was mustard in style. Overall, not a bad visit. As you'll see from the pic, we tried a large assortment of everything and it was definitely enough to feed 4 - 5 people. In our case we were a part of 3 and there were lots of leftovers. In all, this entire meal came out to about $115, which was a great deal too.

    03.03.24 Two Meat Plate (Sausage, Pulled Pork and Green Beans)
    Harlee S.

    Great service and cool vibes on the patio, but the barbecue was lacking. The green beans had a weird seasoning and they were spicy, which was offputting. The sausage was alright, not much flavor. Lastly, the pulled pork was probably the best out of the entire meal. Also, got to try the mac and it was pretty dry and there wasn't much flavor.

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    Jeff T.

    I am glad to have visited this spot, after watching BBQuest. This place looks western classic while fun outside! The brisket was nicely juicy and with flavor, yet I wish I tasted more smoke burn flavor. Service was fast and nice! I only wish for staff to have a little more smile and not be on their phones. If I have a chance to come back, I would probably join solely for the night fun and dinner outside.

    Texas trinity Ribs brisket and brat with 2 sides below and double meat platter on top with pulled pork and brisket with fries on top
    Cris W.

    Everything was just right! Service, portions, and atmosphere! Great tasting food with a chill relaxing atmosphere on the picnic tables just like in the backyard! Felt right at home! Big thick ribs, fall apart brisket and the brat was so juicy just the right amount of sweet and heat! Come here you won't be disappointed, Your welcome!!!!

    Laura d.

    Cute spot dowtown Dallas. Pretty good portion sizez. Brisket in sandwich was a little colder than I would like. Fries with queso were bomb. Was too full to eat all of my salad, but their dressing was so good.

    Texas Trinity Plate Potato Salad
    Patrick P.

    In town for a Dallas weekend so of course I had to do BBQ. Ferris Wheeler is located in the middle of Market Center hotel district, which made it easy for me to walk to. Inside it's no non-sense cafeteria style seating. Well worn seats hint at the popularity, even though it wasn't busy at noon on a Friday. Onto the food: I got the Texas Trinity since I was in the mood for all the smoked meats. Brisket: In between a lean/fatty cut with a well seasoned crust. Ribs: comes off the bone easily but not falls-off-the-bone. Nice smoky aroma, more so than the brisket. Also well seasoned. Sausage: A cheddar and jalapeño link. Chew is good but skin is little too chewy. Good heat profile. Potato Salad: Wow! Good spices, is it a mustard? Liked the pieces of pickles that helped balance the taste and add something different. Sauce: Pepper-spiced, tomato-based dip that isn't too sweet. Dish comes with pickles and peppers but no bread. For $26, it's just an OK value. Meats were well seasoned, now wondering if it's almost too well seasoned- always a fine line to walk. Otherwise for anyone staying in Design District, you will find Ferris Wheeler's to be one of the better food options to walk to.

    Fried okra, chopped brisket sandwich. Elotes, smoked turkey and jalapeño sausage.
    Tina H.

    Great for lunch before hitting the boat show at Market Hall. Really good food. Our table had chopped brisket, jalapeño sausage, and pulled pork. The pickles on the tray were slappin'! Elotes, fried okra, ranch beans, and waffle fries. Hits were the smoked turkey and fried okra. All was very good. Staff was friendly and served us up quickly and accurately.

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    Ask the Community - Ferris Wheelers Backyard And Bbq

    Is there air conditioning?

    Yes, Ferris Wheeler's Backyard & BBQ in Dallas has air conditioning in its indoor dining area

    How do we order your pickles? Love them!

    The pickles come with the platters there if I recall.

    Is the wheel open yet?

    The backyard opens at 4 but the Ferris wheel only operates on the weekends

    Does the Ferris will work, I want to take my kids here for food and fun?

    I messaged them a few weeks ago and they told me: Thurs-sat 8-11pm

    What time do we need to arrive on Thursdays to get a good seat for the live music?

    Anytime, it hasn't ever been so packed that you couldn't find a table. If you want one up close, I think we arrived at 7:30 and had no problem.

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    4.3
    (153 reviews)
    3.8 mi
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    I rarely leave reviews , in fact, this may be my first one, but this experience was so negative…read morethat I feel compelled to share it. I ordered two sandwiches through the DoorDash app for pickup. The app clearly stated that the sandwiches came with chips and potato salad, which is why I chose that option instead of ordering a different special. When I arrived at the restaurant, I still had to wait in line before reaching the cashier. When I finally got to the counter, she handed me my sandwiches and then told me that I had ordered chips and potato salad but had not paid for them. I calmly explained that the app showed those items as included with the sandwich. Instead of resolving the situation professionally, she told me she needed to call the owner. She then had me step aside while she helped three other customers, leaving me waiting awkwardly off to the side. When the owner finally called her back, she spoke to him loudly (almost argumentatively) about me being there and "claiming" the sandwiches came with chips and potato salad. It was embarrassing because other customers could clearly hear what was happening. Ultimately, I was told the owner said the sandwiches did not come with those sides. At that point, I just took my sandwiches and left. The entire situation felt uncomfortable and unnecessary. If there was a mix-up with the app, that isn't the customer's fault. Good customer service would have been to honor what was displayed in the app and clarify the issue internally afterward. Instead, I left feeling frustrated and embarrassed. Unfortunately, this was one of the worst restaurant experiences I've had.

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    Large and in Charge with lots of Meat!
    Large and in Charge with lots of Meat!
    Nice seating with lots of light and an arcade game :)
    Nice seating with lots of light and an arcade game :)
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