First off this location has moved and yelp is being slow to change. The bbq does not disappoint and the potato salad is the best. The service and quality of food is unbeatable. The turkey is so tender and juicy. Buddy sneaks us onion rings. They aren't on the menu, but are awesome. Thanks for another enjoyable trip to our favorite bbq joint. read more

Meating Place Barbeque - Location has moved. - Barbeque Near Me - Magnolia, Texas

Syopped in for lunch and got the chopped beef stuffed baked potato. My only issue with it is that with the potato being so large i should have requested extra butter. Parts of the potato were dry. The meat and toppings were excellent. Staff was friendly and attentive. Place was clean and will kept up. read more

Meating Place Barbeque - Stuffed baked potato with chopped beef and all the toppings. - Barbeque Near Me - Magnolia, Texas

I went there with a friend of mine for the first time last Friday. HOLEY MOLEY I was flat flabbergasted at how good it was! The brisket was plastic-fork-tender and had a deep smoke ring, moist and juicy, delicious. As good as the best I have ever had. The pork ribs were again extra-excellent. I have two favorite places for ribs - oh no - now I have three favorite places for ribs. AND the jalapeno sausage was the best I have had in this area. There is a place near Weatherford Texas that has screamin' good jalapeno sausage. MPBBQ may be better. I will have to experiment with this. I tried some of the BBQ sauce just to see how it was, as I am a no-sauce eater if the meat deserves it, and was pleased that the sauce was really flavorful. I thought it might be a little thin when I was putting it on, but then when eating it, it was actually just fine. Some places have a sauce as thick as the "wait-for-it" ketchup, some have real runny. This was in the middle and was fine and tasty. I ate half my brisket with sauce and half without. Loved it both ways. The green beans were good, the potato salad was great! Did my mom make it? I don't think so, but kudos - it was exactly what potato salad should be, IMHO. A couple of slices of bread to sop up the juicy leftover juicy-ness might have been good, but is no biggy. I resisted the temptation to lick the paper clean, but if I was at home, maybe not... ;-) Since I got the three-meat plate, I didn't get a dessert. That was probably a mistake. Next time... and there will be a next time. I'm probably going to work my way through the whole menu in the coming year. Yeah, that's the ticket! read more

The brisket tacos are so good! Family friendly casual dining with a wide array of BBQ options that everyone is sure to enjoy something here. Driven by so many times and never noticed. Now I know where I am coming when I visit Pinehurst. YUM! Staff is also super friendly and the bathrooms are nice and clean. Winner Winner BBQ Dinner!! read more

Great service and great bbq! The breakfast is especially good. We've never had a bad time going there!

Love their Chopped Beef Sandwich! I have gotten that the last 3 times I have visited. I noticed many people eating the baked potato with chopped beef and it looked really good. Going to have to try that next time! read more

Great barbecue here, we've ordered from them a few times. Nice smoke ring on the brisket. It isn't cheap at all but it is quality. Best brisket I've had in a Texas restaurant. read more

The food is very good highly recommend look no more you will not regret it best bar b cue in town. Taste and quality to perfection

OMG! EVERYTHING is AMAZING! I found them via Yelp when I was back in LA. I knew that I had to give them a try based off their menu & reviews. So glad I did. The staff is incredibly nice and the live entertainment was fantastic too. Thank you so much! If I'm ever in Magnolia again, I will definitely return to The Meating Place. read more

So it's been 9 months since my last review of Meating Place and the restaurant has moved, but the food is still phenomenal! It's a longer drive for us now but so worth it. The new location is really nice with some fun decor and a relaxed atmosphere. The people are still super friendly and the owner/manager (maybe both??) came around to every table to visit and ensure everyone was enjoying the food. I had the baked potato with sliced beef this time. The hubs stuck with the burrito but swapped the shredded beef for pulled pork. Everything was really tasty. Sorry but we ate everything before I thought to get pics. Great place to eat! read more

Their sliced beef and sausage sandwiches are excellent. The staff is very friendly, kind and knowledgeable. And, given how much prices have gone up on everything the last few years, they are reasonably priced. You won't be disappointed. I highly recommend this place for decent BBQ. They also serve breakfast, burgers, sides, dessert, chicken fried steak, etc. I haven't tried those yet, but I imagine they would be equally yummy. read more

Brisket - Lean = plenty juicy not dried at all, with an excellent thick dark crust. No sauce should be used on this BBQ. This is right in the discussion with Corkscrew's brisket in Old Town Spring as among the very best our area has to offer. Corkscrew is time tested consistency over time, and hopefully I will be able to say the same for this Brisket over time too...we'll see. Consistency and high quality over time is what sets great BBQ apart from all the rest. Things looking (tasting pretty good so far) Brisket: Contrary to popular opinion I don't believe that you need to have fat and blubber all in your meat to have good brisket. This meal today was proof of that. 5-stars. Ribs: I came in specifically to try their Beef Dino Ribs but that didn't happen for some reason. So, I went ahead and grabbed a few Pork Ribs. They were really good. For me, really reall good. 4 out of 5. Pulled Pork: Here's where I'm kinda stingy with my stars not because it's not good, but because it's just good. Perhaps a little on the dry side. It's the only thing I did actually squirt some sauce on. I'm sure a pulled pork sandwich would be really good, but I just got the meat this time. For me, it was aight. I think it's pretty hard to screw up pulled pork so the expectation of good is always there. To me this was a 3.5 The thing is, I come to BBQ places for the smoked meats not the stuff I can do just as well in the crock pot at home. The pulled pork is satisfying, but if you're in doubt get the brisket and maybe a couple ribs if you're hungry. Pecan Pie: I don't usually partake, but the lady said it was the best pecan pie she ever had so... My take is I'd agree if there was a little less crust. The filling was a 5 out of 5 and the crust is a 3 so I'll split the difference and give the pecan pie a 4. The owner said they wanted my "honest assessment" from a guy who's judged competition BBQ and that's just what this is. Nicely done place, great personality. Parking could be a PIA depending on when you come. Definitely on the "will be back" list. read more

Good food but incredibly slow to serve your food. Thirty minutes wait for a burrito and baked potato was a bit too much when all the food is made, you just have to put it together. read more

This place was great!! Brisket was so tender and Smokey, ribs falling off the bone and Jalapeño sausage was great. Chopped beef sandwich and baked potato was really good and generous meat. The brisket quesadilla was also very good. I really like a vinegar based Cole slaw and theirs was perfect and I also thought their green beans were so much better than most places generic green beans. Staff and owner were really nice and friendly. I'd definitely go back. read more

Our group of 10 arrived for dinner and really enjoyed our experience. We ordered our food at the counter and our food was brought to our table quickly after. The brisket was delicious and very tender; however the jalapeño sausage was just ok. It was a bit chewy, but not terrible. The sides (potato salad, corn, and green beans) were delicious and the entire group enjoyed their meals and the ambiance of the restaurant. Parking was kind of a pain, but we got lucky that there weren't many customers there that evening. It is a cozy, laidback place to grab a quick dinner and we will definitely come back. read more

Delicious bbq and great service! We felt the portions could be a tid bit more for what you pay. Will definitely return.

Clean, friendly and flavorful with lots of options. Wish they hadn't made me feel like I needed to leave a tip. It was a to go order and the total was 19 bucks & some change for a baked potato loaded & a chopped beef sandwich. However, the people eating there are so friendly too so it's worth going! read more

So very disappointed. A lot of hype and good reviews but it was an absolute let down. The brisket was dry and chewy, even the fat was dry! The meat was cut very thin which is an old trick to serve dry meat. We got two sides and both were awful. The mac and cheese was cold, not room temperature but COLD! The beans were straight from a can with a few chunks of dry meat thrown in, likely to moisten the meat. On to the BBQ sauce. This sauce, I had tasted before. It's the same sauce used at my church annual BBQ. I have also seen it at restaurant depot. This stuff runs like $3 a gallon. All they did was pour it in to a squirt bottle. Am I sure about that? No, but I'd be willing to bet a few dollars. All in all, save your money. Ruby's has better BBQ. read more

I've tried working my way through the menu over the last few weeks but the brisket and key lime pie are so amazing that it's hard to pick other things! Some commenters are complaining about the sauce, but the meat is so tender and packed with flavor that I don't use the sauce at all! The 5 stars aren't because everything has been perfect, the 5 stars are because when there has been a hiccup with my order or items, this new business has bent over backwards to make it right. I appreciate the personal service, amazing food, cozy atmosphere, investment in their community, and did I mention the KEY LIME PIE & brisket? read more

This is OK Barbeque, but not great. The brisket is sauce-bearing, so it's a little sweet. Keep working on it, guys.

This is my fav place for BBQ. Brisket was so cooked perfectly -- tender and wonderful! One of my favorite things was the BBQ SAUCE! Oh my gosh, it's sooooo good with just the right amount of a little kick. The potato salad was on point! Very satisfied with the food and will look forward to coming back over and over, trying everything and placing a big order for a family party. Also -- I just love the name, The Meating Place! Wishing the restaurant MUCH success and thank this family for opening up a great option to eat. Yum! Yum! Yum! read more

Best BBQ around! If BBQ isn't your thing, try the chicken fried steak, it is huge to much for this girl to eat in a meal. My favorite is their ribs, they fall off the bone!! read more

Just not good food. None of the meat tastes good. Potatoes are always dry Based on several visits. Burgers aren't bad but sometimes hv some hard spots in them. Place is fun Owner is super nice. read more

I don't write many reviews but the bbq here is fantastic. I got the loaded bbq potato and I talked with the owner for a good half hour and he brought out all kinds of samples for me to try. Everything I sampled was great. It's a bit of a drive for me but I think I'll make the trip out to have some more! read more

We are new to the Magnolia area and received a flyer for The Meeting Place. We decided to try it out. Their stuffed BBQ potatoes are fantastic. On Friday's they offer frito pie that is covered with chopped beef...my fiancé loves this!! I was VERY impressed with the owners offering free BBQ sandwiches following Hurricane Harvey a few months back!!!!! It was the buzz around town how generous and caring this was to our community. We now frequent & support this establishment!! read more

The Best BBQ in Houston!!!!! If you have not had the opportunity to visit the Meating Place BBQ & Bakery, you need to go as soon as possible. The food is the best I have tasted, the ribs are as tender as a mother's love and the brisket melts in your mouth. Did I mention they also have the nicest people working there, they great you with a smile and treat you like a long lost friend. My recommendation is to try it out, you will not be disappointed. read more

They have moved north of FM1488 on FM1774 which means they are closer to me! Have tried their chopped beef sandwich, the bbq potato (huge!), pulled pork sandwich (love!), taco breakfast, and some side orders: beans, mac & cheese, potato salad, corn on cob. So far everything has been great! read more

Meating Place Barbeque - Tacp breakfast w/bacon and hashbrowns - Barbeque Near Me - Magnolia, Texas

We were in town for our daughters wedding. Most of the out of town guests were staying in Tomball. The bridesmaids luncheon was up the road and i needed to find a place for the guys to get lunch. I found this place because of its convenient location but I was blown away by the brisket! We had about 12 guys, including a North Carolina BBQ expert. The local guys now have a new favorite spot. The out of town guests were trying how to get back there for another meal. The brisket and sides were perfect. I don't think I have ever seen a prettier smoke ring. Try it yourself, I know you will be impressed! read more

Amazing bbq! I went in today with coworkers and had there baked potato with slice beef! Hands down amazing The manager came by and asked how the food was and he was very hospitable, and he lets us try some of the ribs! And they were simply amazing! I will definitely be back !!! read more

The BBQ is really really good. It's that great Texas BBQ we have been looking for. Brisket, Ribs and pulled pork were outstanding, next time I'll give the sausage a try... bet it's great. Sides- we had coleslaw, Okra, mac n cheese, bean and fries all complimented the meat very well and tasty. We will be going back! read more

Great BBQ and very friendly staff. Love the pork ribs and Turkey. Sides are great too.

Food is just so-so. Came out room temperature. Compared to other bbq places it is very expensive. Also no employees wearing masks or gloves.

Solid Q. A bit pricey even for what you'd normally expect for bbq. The atmosphere is average at best but it is clean and the folks working here are super accommodating and polite. Sampled just about all of their Q and it was all good. Nothing was a major stand out but it was yummy and we ate it all up. read more

Excellent bbq. Great atmosphere and very friendly staff. Owner is awesome. Haven't had anything bad there. Dessert is fantastic.

Wonderful BBQ. Drive 30 min just to eat here. Like every thing In order. Cant go wrong. Great owners

Really good barbecue! Excellent moist, lean brisket. Good flavor on the pulled pork and great, spicy jalapeño sausage. Loved the coarse finish on the sausage, as it wasn't greasy. Finally, the pintos and creamed corn was awesome. Will definitely be back. read more

It's been over a year since I moved to Texas and began searching for the best BB-Q. The search is OVER. The Meating Place BB-Q is by far the best and worth every mile traveled to get there. read more

Driver an hour out of my way to come here only to find out they actually close at 8 not at 9, mind you when i drive a part at 740 the open sign was on and all was good but i had to go drop off some dog food got a family in need. When i drive back to them the lights are on and there are customers inside but the doors are locked. The website, as well as yelp and Google maps all day that they close st 9pm.. however they were all locked up at 8:15pm i have been craving their bbq for over 6 weeks and now finally get to get it and they are closed. I have referred so many people over there and i go on and on about the place however... Keeping your hours correct on all your social is very important. I shouldn't have to call to very hours, especially when 3 different sites all day the same thing... Including your own website... Attaching that photo read more

Meating Place Barbeque - Barbeque Near Me - Magnolia, Texas

Ordered BBQ Brisket on a one-meat plate for $13.25. It comes with two sides. Between the two of us, we had Potato Salad (good), Macaroni and cheese (ok -nothing to write home about) and baked beans (from a can). While the brisket was absolutely wonderful (in taste and tenderness), the amount of meat seemed a little small. We also felt like the sides left a lot to be desired. Plus, no bread was served with meal. How can you eat BBQ without the softest white bread around? I saw a BBQ Baked Potato that looked huge and may try that sometime. We will go back, but most likely just to order brisket by the pound. Until they improve the sides. Desserts looked yummy but did not try the pies. read more

Meating Place Barbeque - Brisket one meat plate w/potato salad & baked beans - Barbeque Near Me - Magnolia, Texas

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The Meating Place BBQ is hands down one of my favorite restaurants and BBQ spots! It has such a homely feel and the staff is so wonderful! Every time we've stopped to dine in or grab food Togo we always feel welcome! We highly recommend it! read more