Delicious food & great service. Enjoy taking going there for a celebratory night out.

I just relocated to Texas a week ago. I have eaten @ penn to paper 5 times. The food n drinks are amazing! Everything I've tried on the menu has been really great. Burnt ends, salmon, Midlo wedge salad is awesome. " yummy" the queso cheese dip w\ brisket breaks my heart. Fried Oreos can do some serious damage. "Yummy". The service is excellent. I love this place and highly recommend Penn to Paper. read more

My wife had gone to Penn to Paper a few weeks ago and had wanted me to try it out so we went back today for an early dinner. And I will tell you it could not have gone better. Such a nice and relaxing atmosphere, a variety of menu choices and I wish I had gotten the name of our server as she was great. A very professional but casual staff was just very impressive. I don't think they are matched anywhere in our area and we do go out to eat a bunch. And just as impressive, the food matched the service. Appetizer was the chips and queso.... My wife had the Loaded Baked Potato with Turkey. I have never seen Chicken Fried Brisket until today so I gave that a shot with us splitting an order of Sweet Potato Fries... Took home a desert of cobbler so haven't gotten around to that but guessing if it matches everything so far, it will be delicious. The prices (everything seems high now a days) were pretty much in line as everything and the two sweet teas added up to just under $70 plus tip. Easy to see, I was really impressed. Certainly I 100% recommend Penn to Paper. read more

Food is good. A little pricey, but you get what you pay for. The overall experience was great

Love the perfectly curated drinks, the food is always amazing, the staff genuinely concerned for the experience- relaxing and fun place to connect with friends or for business! read more

We absolutely love this place for date night!! The customer service is always amazing, and the food tastes amazing. I still dream of the food we had there and can't wait to go back soon. They also have a big selection of cocktails to choose from and they are so adorable the way they present them as well. read more

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Food was amazing. We tried the 3 dip appetizer which was excellent. The grilled chicken salad and my husband smoked turkey with bacon were superb. The food, luxurious ambiance and the excellent service will bring us back sooner than later. read more

First time here. Seated on the patio with the overhead heaters which was great. No pets - even better. Server was nice. Order was accurate. Dry rub wings are finger licking good. The wedge is huge and delicious. The smoked chicken enchilada plate was awesome and filling. Food temp was perfect. The staff members were hustling and no one was standing around scrolling on their cell phone. That comes from great management. Thank you! read more

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First time at Penn To Paper. Friendly and very accommodating staff. Brisket and Shrimp tacos were amazing!

Everything was awesome We had smoked turkey sandwich, shrimp tacos, queso, brisket cheesesteak and it was as good as it gets!!!!! read more

Penn to Paper seems to be a relatively new barbecue joint in Downtown Midlothian (I saw Google reviews and saw it used to be a different barbeque joint before PLUS I'm the first person to review here) and we were able to visit thanks to my friends who live in Mansfield. There are just too many BBQ competitions in the DFW area, so I knew I shouldn't have high expectations going into this mom n' pop kinda store. When we visited on a Wednesday evening, the place was relatively empty but we were able to get sat pretty quickly. I ordered the 2 meat platter and ordered the brisket and the cheddar jalapeno sausages, with a mac n cheese and the barbecue baked beans. My other friends ordered a sandwich and a loaded potato and it was disappointing to say that my food took the longest to come out. I'm not trying to complain here, but must I also say my food was not hot? It was a little cold... but I didn't want to be mean about it. The quality of the meat was standard. It wasn't extraordinary like you would see at Terry Black or Pecan Lodge but it was solid. I wouldn't say it was bad. The cheddar sausage definitely could have been better. The spicy barbeque sauce that they serve it with is pretty good. The mac and cheese was probably my favorite on my platter -- loaded with six cheeses. Baked BBQ beans were eh. Overall -- it wasn't bad. Just your neighborhood BBQ joint. Service was friendly and it seemed like a good ole' place for the locals to come by and get some barbeque. I'm not usually in Midlothian a lot, so I don't know if I'll be able to come back -- but it was a pretty OK dinner for me. read more

Penn To Paper - 2 Meat Platter: Beef Brisket, Jalapeno Cheddar Sausage w/ Six Cheese Mac & Cheese and BBQ baked beans - Barbeque Near Me - Midlothian, Texas

Ambiance was nice. My wife's main dish was good. Her sides were okay, nothing to write home about. My brisket wasn't warm and was okay at best, the garlic potatoes were completely inedible. The service was okay, but the price was way too much for what we received. I was hoping for a good bbq place in town. This is not it. I'd advise against going here, even if a certain "Office" alum dropped by. read more

2-2.5 star and only because the service staff was great. Had a two meat plate - a BBQ staple. Unfortunately the brisket was way over cooked/dry, pulled pork was off (a very odd taste and also like there was some filler in it - can't put my finger on the description). And ironically the toast had so much butter it was dripping with oil. Tempura Brussel sprouts were cooked with the oil too cold so the batter soaked up the oil making them "meh" at best. Currently there are other much better BBQ places in Ellis Co. and with much more reasonable prices. I wish the owners luck and hope they take the feedback and look on how to improve. read more

The food and service were excellent. Quaint place in ole town Midlothian. Great area and good parking too. We'll be back! read more

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We came here out of the blue after it was recommended by someone and the other restaurant we were going to was closed. We are SO glad we came here - amazing food, even better drinks, and our waitress was awesome... she made sure I got just the right amount of ice :). Ohh, and cool decor - definitely want to go back and just hang out in the lounge. read more

The food is fantastic, and the Cocktails are phenomenal! Waitstaff is friendly, and the bartenders are fun (Carlos and Megan are great)! This is typically my first stop to take friends from out of town. read more

We love Penn to Paper on a Friday night when they have live music. Last night, we tried the trio dip to start-really tasty with the homeade chips. We also enjoyed the chicken fried brisket (jalapeno gravy is memorable) , Pimento cheese BBQ sandwich (the pimento cheese melts perfectly) and the prime rib sandwich was a great surprise. Sides are great-okra (love the seasoning), green beans, mac and cheese. The food and service are delightful. Great local spot with a fun vibe. read more

Penn to Paper is the perfect elevated dinner date night spot that still somehow maintains a low-key atmosphere. We have visited about four times now since the restaurant changed to Penn to Paper, every time was a great experience! For lunch one day, I had the Cuban brisket sandwich with a side of fries. Sandwich is perfectly toasted Texas toast, with chopped brisket, pickles and a yummy mustard sauce. The brisket was very juicy, and the helping of brisket is generous and spills out on every bite. We've gone to dinner a couple of times here, and the vibe is sophistication meets chill. Dim ambient lighting suits the designer looking furniture and cocktail lounge in the back. Last night they had live jazz music, which was awesome. We tried the chicken fried brisket (a little dry, but to be expected when frying brisket) with very creamy mac and cheese and crispy fries, the pimento brisket sandwich (SO GOOD) and tempura brussel sprouts (they were a little soggy), and our mixed drinks were top notch. The staff is always very friendly, and we have received great service even on very busy nights. This will definitely be one of our weekly date night rotations in the future. read more

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The place had a great smell and played all types of music. The restaurant was very lovely and will be coming back to try more. We had the pitmaster sampler and requested no ribs and more brisket. It was all so good. The pulled pork was a little greasy for me. The Mac and cheese had such great flavor as well as the green beans. We had three people in our party and couldn't finish it. They were great left overs. read more

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Food is mad decent. The vibes are immaculate. The drinks are a bit pricy for what they are but still recommend.

Ambiance, food, staff all what I am looking for when I take my Wife out on a date! A little pricey but well worth it! The pimento cheese/brisket sandwich is amazing read more

I have absolutely fell in love with this gem.... It was hidden to me, but not to everyone. Food is always amazing & customer service is top notch! I eat here weekly now that I have discovered them. read more

Fourth time to have lunch at Penn To Paper. The food is fantastic as always. Service is great. Very attentive. Such a lovely restaurant. What a gem in Midlothian. read more

Everything about this place was good. Ordered the steak and nachos with some cremebroule. Waiter was nice and came back often, only thing however is that I recommend not splitting the desert as the dish is filled very thin. read more

Stopped in for a to go order but they allow dogs so sat out back for a hundred degree day it was nice and comfortable let's get to the food had a j pimento and brisket sandwich the bun was fresh and toasted pimento was cheesy with a little heat brisket was juicy with a little pull overall amazing sandwich don't know what to say about the blackberry cobbler it's different but in a good way staff was great everyone came to say hi to Poncho and spoiled him if ever in the area will stop in love dog friendly places read more

Penn To Paper - Barbeque Near Me - Midlothian, Texas

Local Midlothian bbq place that features the work of Mr Penn Jones, local Midlothian newspaper editor and columnist who was the first to write his doubts about the Kennedy assignation . Loved the ambience. The 2 Meat plate was well-priced at $19. All of the sides were very good, although the mashed potatoes were slightly dry. We had enough food for two meals. We'll be back! read more

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Seated immediately and served almost as fast. Ordered sweet tea and a brisket Cuban. Tea is very good (fresh) and the sandwich was very tasty. Order just as it is described and I think you'll be happy with the different flavors. Maybe get a little more of the mustard on the side. read more

Great atmosphere and food. Elevated southern cuisine and my first from Japan loved it!

Food was bland ..kinda pricey for what is served ..Service was good however ! Alcoholic drinks also expensive

GREAT FOOD, Wonderful Service and comfortable Ambiance. LOVE IT!! The mac n Cheese is superb! Great Beans and awesome BBQ. Brunch is great!! read more

Another great new(ish) place in Midlothian. It took us a minute to try it thinking it was mostly a BBQ place and we wish we hadn't waited! The menu is very diverse and the drinks are great. You can get all the comforting food and drinks (Mac/cheese, burgers, etc) or go more upscale with their specials and top shelf drinks. Their brunch is excellent, especially on their covered patio with TVs! The vibe modern, friendly and relaxed. Highly recommend! read more

Very nice ambiance and they make one hellovan old fashion. A nice place to kick back and unwind for a moment.

Stopped in for brunch and requested the Eggs Benedict with Smoked Salmon. The salmon & Hollandaise sauce were rather flavorless. All the flavor came from the charred English Muffin. The potatoes were also charred. Service was ok. My drink was good, but expensive. read more

Everything was perfect. These good folks know exactly what they are doing. Food, service and ambiance top notch

Lunch, Saturday. Popular restaurant serving excellent BBQ and more. Very comfortable atmosphere. Outstanding and friendly service with all the servers working as a team. This small but growing town is worth a road trip to enjoy this restaurant. read more

When I arrived the hosts at the door did not help me find a table I had to find my own table which ended up being a couch and I had to ask her to tell me about the service provided since it was at the back of the restaurant. I asked for water due to a medical condition. It came after 2 calls from my cell phone to the restaurant and stopping 2 waitresses and asking for the owner which was 26 minutes later. My order was taken and my drink was made wrong. My food was not prepared correctly. I loved this place hopefully it was just a bad night, read more

Highly overrated lots better BBQ elsewhere in Ellis county. Just don't like eating with rude and slow service. Bbq cold and overpriced...

Great food, great service! Definitely will be back. I only wish I had found this place sooner.

Absolutely loving the menu revamp! Tried the smash burger and smoked Cuban, and both were incredible. I have craved that smash burger every day since. Drinks are amazing too. Great vibes, service, and live music! Obsessed with this place read more

Penn To Paper - Barbeque Near Me - Midlothian, Texas

The food was great. The server, Antonio was amazing. He was very attentive. On point with the description of the food and the drinks. Knowledgeable and friendly. Highly recommend to all my friends and family. read more