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.

We come a lot, and every time the food was good. The servers are very nice and the breakfast is…read morevery good.

This review is more about the manager here than the service because he turned what could have been…read morea disastrous never return experience into just a good story. I went with a friend of mine for breakfast around 1030. First time for breakfast here for both of us. I ordered a couple tacos and a pancake. My friend got the breakfast platter and a pancake. We were given a number, got our drinks and went to ta table. About 20 minutes in, no food. We were greeted by a very nice member of staff and talked with him for a bit. But when that was done we realized it had been about 35 minutes. No food. A waiter comes by and asked if we had the pancakes. We said yes. He told us they were out because a football team came in right before we did and ended up ordering like all they had for the day. You can't make this up. So I asked ok but where's the rest of our food? I'll check on it he said. So I leaned over to the table next to us and ask if they were still waiting on their food since they had been there a while also and they said yes did you also order the pancakes? Lol We laughed and said yeah but we should get the rest of our food no? they ended up leaving. About 10 minutes later another waiter comes and asked if the manager had spoken to us. Nope just a waiter. So he goes to get him. He comes back 5 minutes later cause the manager was helping to cook and would be with us soon. So we def in well over an hour now. Manager finally comes and is the most apologetic he could possibly be. Told us straight up our other food was never made and he would make it right now. And he would comp our meal. So that was already a really good turnaround. But when he brings the food out he also brought us a rack of pork ribs because the initial employee we talked to told him about us wanting to try the pork ribs another time and he just gave us some. Could really not have asked him to have done more to make up for everything. That alone will make me return to this location a lot. Food was fine but their courteousness and willingness to make the situation right and go beyond earned a customer for life.

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!!

Although there was an employee behind the counter, her responsibilities do not include order…read moretaking. There was a kiosk for that. Even though the employee had yet to interact with me, I am prompted for a gratuity. The photos showcasing the menu items were not helpful. For instance, the photo for the Kalua Combo showed a chicken dish and Kalua Pork. When I was prompted for a chicken item, there were no photos. I could not select the chicken shown in the entree. Unlike the online menu which included Teriyaki Chicken, I only recall BBQ Chicken and Chicken Katsu as options. Fortunately, I opted for the Chicken Katsu. For my beverage, I chose a Hawaiian Sun canned drink. My order was served within 9 minutes. The service already did not match the gratuity. When I asked about my drink, I was pointed to the display case by the kiosk. Sadly, beverage delivery was neither one of her responsibilities nor included service. On their menu, "veggies" was included in various entrees. Veggie would have been a better description as the only vegetable was cabbage leaves. The cabbage was placed underneath the chicken and pork. The water from the cabbage caused the bottom portions of the meat to be soggy. Due to being breaded, the chicken was not as affected as the pork. Of the items served, I enjoyed the macaroni salad the most. It had plenty of flavor. The Kalua Pork which were not soaked in cabbage juice had an okay taste. Not only did the breading on Chicken Katsu provide flavor, it protected the chicken meat from being soggy. While a fork was served with my food, I had to grab a knife from the dispenser. The Chicken Katsu could have been eaten with a fork alone; the cabbage would have been difficult.

Run. Don't walk. Maybe park your car. Whatever you have to do to get yourself to Dynamite Eggrolls,…read moreDO IT. I had the opportunity to try Dynamite Eggrolls because of National Egg Roll Day. A friend wanted to order them for the office, so we had them catered and OH. MY. WORD. Actual fireworks of flavor in my mouth. Everyone was losing their minds over how good they were. I went back for more. And then, because apparently I hadn't experienced enough joy for one day, I got the Lo Mein. I cannot adequately describe the insanity of how good it was. Mina, her sweet husband, and their entire team of egg roll angels have absolutely figured this game out. The food is incredible, the people are wonderful, and I'm already plotting my return. Five stars simply isn't enough. I would give Dynamite Eggrolls 10 stars if Yelp would let me.

My wife and I came to Harvest Hall from Fort Worth just to see what all the hype was. The parking…read morecan be a little difficult but we got lucky parking next door at the train station. Once we were inside I was amazed at how well everything is laid out and how much seating they have. So I opted for a brisket grilled cheese and two lobster egg rolls. My wife tried another place. The price was ok and it only took about 15 minutes for my food. Honestly, the grilled cheese was bland and lacked a lot of flavor. Kinda disappointing too. The egg rolls were good though. Not sure I would try this again.

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

Came on a Sunday for brunch. It was our first food visit. We had been there for a tequila tasting…read moreevent a few years ago. Found a menu on Yelp from 2 years ago showing brisket biscuits and gravy, but they unfortunately don't have it anymore. I ended up being happy that they didn't b/c I opted for the French dip which was so good. It comes with a huge bucket of seasoned fries, which are delicious. The BBQ sauce has a heavy cumin flavor which didnt pair well with their brisket sandwich my husband got, but I am sure it's good with the Texican meat selections. I wish they offered another BBQ sauce option for their brisket and sausage. The barrel and bones old fashioned was okay.

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!

Cheesesteak Only Review: 5/10, It's a unique take on a cheesesteak, but won't scratch that itch if…read moreyou're looking for a traditional cheesesteak (say from known Philly spots like Angelo's, Steve's, Dalessandro's, etc). If they worked the cheese into the meat and/or upgraded their roll, it's got a chance for a higher score. My order: Philly with provolone and onions. Bread: Generic roll. Too much roll vs cheese/steak. Steak: Ribeye. Thicker cut - unique take. Cheese: Provolone. Good portion and taste. Not worked into steak. Onions: Thicker cut. Well cooked. Other: Size of cheesesteak is about half of that of a traditional Philly cheesesteak. And combination of too much roll vs. cheese/steak as well as the steak not being worked into the meat often leaves you with the individual taste of either roll, cheese, or steak throughout the sandwich.