I went on another great bbq adventure to Red River last night (04/09/2026). I ordered the babyback ribs with baked beans and fried okra. The ribs were fall off the bone wonderful. Adding the bbq sauce made them amazing The beans and okra were good, just not outstanding. But that didn't change the review - if you haven't been here, then you're missing out. There was a crowd, but the staff rose to the occasion and everyone's order was taken quickly, and service was just as fast. We sat outside and enjoyed the cool weather. Something we can't always do in this part of Texas. If you want bbq and don't want the overpriced chain joints, be here. It's one of the best I've had in this area. read more

The food could be cooked as opposed to undercooked and dangerous. Just a suggestion... Green beans? Delicious as always BBQ- also fantastic Brisket- flavorful and moist (yes, I know the difference between moist and raw) Chicken- could've been an ER visit read more

Red River BBQ and Grill - Undercooked poultry - Barbeque Near Me - League City, Texas

Such a great place here in League City. Great atmosphere and friendly servers. We had a great meal. The 3 meat plate, moist brisket, smoked chicken, and sausage. Also a Durango Burger (Beef burger with Pepper Jack Cheese, Grilled Onions and Jalapeños with a side of fries. Always delicious and filled us up. read more

Red River BBQ and Grill - 3 Three Meat Combo Moist Brisket, Smoked Chicken, Sausage - Barbeque Near Me - League City, Texas

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Had this for the first time today. Excellent. Sauce was among the best I've had. Beans were excellent. Fatty brisket was top notch. I will be back. It gets 5*. The only thing keeping it from maybe best I've had is the white bread... Rolls. Cornbread. Anything else please: But I know that's a thing so I live with it. But well done Red River read more

First time here and let me tell you as a gal from out of state, the deliciousness that hits you when you walk in is memorable! Inside has a plethora of booths and tables, as well as a banquet area for small and large parties alike. The hubster and I shared their two meat platter with a side of mashed potatoes and baked beans. It was plenty for us to share and beyond delicious! The staff is over the top friendly and we were asked frequently if we would like more, or refills. This was a chance place for us to experience and I am oh so glad we did. Thank you Red River BBQ for the wonderful hospitality! read more

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If you want good bbq, this is not the place. The meat tasted like lighter fluid. Not sure why its so popular.....

I was really looking forward to trying this place after seeing the reviews and photos on Yelp, but unfortunately my experience didn't live up to the hype. I ordered the two-meat plate with ribs, jalapeño cheese sausage, and sides of potato salad, broccoli & cheese rice casserole. The sides were actually very good--great flavor and generous portions--no complaints there. The mains, however, were a huge disappointment. For a $28 plate, I left feeling like I'd been ripped off. The ribs were thin, dry, and not juicy at all. The skin was so tough that I ended up giving the last two ribs to my dogs. The jalapeño cheese sausage had good flavor, but the casing was overcooked, hard, and dry, so I didn't finish that either. Another big letdown was the barbecue sauce. I paid extra for two additional sauces, and I wish I hadn't. The sauce was extremely sweet--so sweet that it didn't pair well with the barbecue at all. I know everyone has their own preferences when it comes to sauce, but this one lacked balance. I ended up using some leftover Rudy's sauce I had with me, and it honestly worked much better. I haven't left a bad review in a long time, and I'm disappointed because the restaurant looks great from the outside, the inside ambiance is nice, and the staff seemed friendly. I was really hoping to find a solid barbecue spot on this side of town, but unfortunately, this wasn't it. I definitely won't be returning! read more

Red River BBQ and Grill - 2 meat plate with ribs , jalapeño cheese, sausage, side of potato salad,broccoli and cheese cheese casserole. - Barbeque Near Me - League City, Texas

Amazing experience visiting Red River BBQ for the first time the other day. We were greeted immediately by such friendly and knowledgeable staff. She helped us decide on our sides and even allowed us to try out the potato salad in a sample before committing to it. The Mac and cheese was so good! I got the moist brisket and it was very good as well, the bbq sauce is sweet and blends perfectly with the brisket. We will definitely be returning. I highly recommend stopping in to eat here! Plenty of seating inside and outside, and very clean. read more

Recommended this place and I loved it. The water was nice & cold, Mac & cheese just right. Rubs were sooo good. Service was fast & food came out hot. Everyone who ordered salads enjoyed how fresh they were. The temperature was good and cool inside, I really enjoyed my meal on a hot summer day. read more

Red River BBQ and Grill - Thursday - 1/2 Rack of Baby Back Ribs, Macaroni & Cheese Sweet Potato Fries - Barbeque Near Me - League City, Texas

My mother in law loves this place. I've always had it from take out when she orders to go. Finally was able to try it out in person. My wife and I ordered the 3 meat combo and chicken fried steak. Food came out hot, fresh and delicious. We enjoyed every bite of it. Chicken fried steak was on point, batter to me was perfect! They do have daily specials but I didn't get a chance to snap a photo of the menu. Will definitely be back to try the rest of their menu. Come show your support if you're in the area! read more

Red River BBQ and Grill - 3 Meat Combo - Barbeque Near Me - League City, Texas

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This place... truly is amazing!! One of the better bbq places! Super solid brisket, sausage, and pork ribs! They have really good hush puppies and go really well with their bbq sauce! Really good service and super friendly!! They provide a wide variety of selection and nothing that I've tried has been disappointing!! Very good interior layout with good indoor and outdoor seating! Definitely a place to come back to if you want solid bbq!! read more

The staff here is so wonderful, especially Phillip! We come in here all the time and he is so kind and helpful. Tonight our boys were fighting over the peach cobbler with ice cream (which is phenomenal by the way!) so he brought us over another ice cream :) our boys were so happy! It was such a thoughtful and kind gesture. We love it here and the food is always amazing as well! read more

Food is consistent, no surprise and prices are reasonable. They have combo meals which gives you more options.

We had a great experience here, good food, good service, and good drinks. We will come back for sure

Today is Thursday, my Mother's Birthday. We reserved a private room for a party of 20+ people for a buffet style lunch party. The food included: BBQ Chicken, Brisket, Mac and cheese, Mashed potatoes, Gravy, Veggies, and Bread. I have to say, their brisket was soooo good! I also have to give huge props to their staff! Making sure all the food was hot and filled drinks promptly. Definitely recommend for dining parties of 20+ people or just dining for 2, food and service is top tier. read more

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We ordered some ribs and apparently they had run out but we weren't told until after we had ordered and were sitting at our table. I think this is something the cashier should be aware of but she wasn't and said so when asked why weren't told when we initially ordered. read more

The potato salad is not that good and the beans were just straight outta the can no seasoning just bland. The BB/sauce was watery. Maybe it's better now but that's how it was when i went. read more

#fire. Yeah only one star. I have ordered twice from here, both times were a huge let down. I orderd ribs twice, wings, bbq beans and potatoe salad. Total disappointment both times... The ribs did not look or taste anything like Triple J'S BBQ off Homestead. In fact they had to have been boiled first, that is how yuk they were. The meat had no taste of BBQ. The sides ugh. After giving this place my money twice- I will not be back and I do not recommend this place for authentic BBQ and sides. It was not worth my time for photos. NOPE }:{ read more

On 6-12-26 had Red river barbecue delivered to me for lunch. I guess they got to my place about 12:30 in the afternoon on a Friday. I've been using this place ever since they opened so you can see I'm kinda fond of this place especially since they catered my.wedding back when the Flintstones use to be my neighbors lol. Anyway order rib plate with potato salad and beans. Kevin and Jim, I'm gonna try and be kind here but why is it the only time I ever get dry meat and not talking about without barbecue sauce I'm talking about dry like it's been cooked for a while or sitting for a while is when I order delivery. I'm not saying every time but I'm no beginner either. I'm not gonna blast you on social media why I think Restaurant establishments might do this but I'm not happy obviously. I did not get $34 worth of a barbecue plate. Potato salad and beans were fine small portions, but they were fine so the majority of the money I spent was on dried out ribs. SMH. And yes I ordered on line. read more

I came here for an event, so I can't speak to the true dining experience, but this will be mostly based on the food. Our event had the food served buffet-style. On the buffet for meats was brisket, chicken, sausage. Sides were green beans, mac & cheese, and beans. And of course the fixins: pickles, onions, jalapeños, barbecue sauce, and bread. The brisket was fairly dry. I have had much better brisket elsewhere, so this was a disappointment considering Red River is a League City staple. On the other hand, the chicken was moist. I appreciate the way they cut it, such that each piece did not have too much bone to pick through. The sausage was moist and flavorful as well. The mac & cheese was pretty plain. If I had to guess, it was pre-made because it tasted very standard. The green beans were also pretty plain with not a lot of seasoning. I will give them credit for using fresh green beans here instead of frozen or canned though. Service-wise, the two waitresses tending to us for the event were excellent. They came by regularly to check on us, bring us drinks, and clear out plates. One of them had a very loud voice, which was handy when it came to calling people's names for their drinks. Overall a decent option for barbecue in League City, but there are other decent options when it comes to meats & sides like Rudy's. read more

Been coming here ogff and son for several years. Never disappointed! I've had the ribs, turkey, brisket, stuffed jalapeños, fried okra and potato salad. Counter service then they bring your order. Huge portions. The most popular is the brisket stuffed baked potatoes, easily split! Spacious, efficient and friendly. read more

Red River BBQ and Grill - The brisket stuffed baked potato. Humongous!!! - Barbeque Near Me - League City, Texas

This is probably one of the most reliable dining establishments I've ever had the pleasure to experience. Let's talk about the grill for a moment...whomever runs the ' Best Hamburger in Houston or Texas' award needs to try their hamburgers...grilled precisely as requested, moist, ample, dressed in about any manner conceivable they are truly a wonderful meal with either fries or onion rings both equally as good (although the onion rings could use a larger helping...or maybe it's because they are so good I just want more). Btw...Hamburgers are just one of their grill selections they also have chicken and of course chicken fried steak and then the crossover to Barbecue which is an incredible pulled pork sandwich (I think it's called the Memphis however I'm writing this review from memory...fantasy...hence don't remember the name however I clearly recollect the savory wonderfulness of this sandwich). Let me step away for a second and mention that every evening they run some kind of 'meal special' and as well have a very fresh and delicious salad bar which if you so chose could be an entree. It's a beer/ wine bar which is even more incredible given how busy it is at dinner time...I could go on about the barbecue and sides however quite honestly it's difficult for me to even get to these entrees as I normally focus on either the hamburgers or meal specials...I'll say this with great assurance...I've had a number of barbecue sandwiches and like the hamburgers and pork find them to be delectable. Don't miss this place. read more

I love counter service, the food is delicious and the salad bar has tons of options all the salad dressing seem to be made from scratch, you can get a verity of food, bbq, smoked, grilled and fried, they have great appetizers too! Going again tonight! read more

Went to Red River BBQ... Chicken and jalapeño sausage were awesome, brisket was dry even though I asked for moist with a lot of bark. Sides of broccoli cheese rice and their mustard less potatoe salad were good, unfortunately the baked beans were straight out of a can and the Mac N cheese was like something from HEB. So it was hit and miss. The cobbler desserts were excellent. read more

Out of all of the local BBQ restaurants there are in this area, Red River has been my favorite ever since they opened their doors. A brisket stuffed spud, a nice salad bar, very tasty Ranch dressing, good iced tea, and nice desserts. Very friendly helpful staff, family friendly, indoor and outdoor seating, various bottle beer available, and if none of that floats your boat the Cantina is in the same parking lot. read more

Red River BBQ and Grill - Salad Bar Salad. Croutons are AWESOME! Very tasty Ranch dressing. - Barbeque Near Me - League City, Texas

Ice been here a couple of times, food is good! Price is good! Drinks are good! Service is friendly and attentive! The view of the water is lovely. read more

I think i over ordered. Got the 3 meat with brisket and pork rib. Also kids meal burger and chicken. I thought kids meal wouldnt be enough for my son who didnt eat all day but the serving was a lot. read more

First visit. We are fans of the Cantina so thought we'd give it a shot! Its an order line situation and menu is quite extensive so wish Id perused the menu beforehand. However I wanted the Friday ribeye special. I got the 16oz but 10oz would have been plenty. Seasoned well and cooked correctly it's definitely a do-over. Their fries and onion rings were great and salad bar is more than the basics. Hubby got a 3 meat plate and said pulled pork and theit bbq sauce was his favorite. Brother had the gumbo, just ok but presentation is lovely. We had the hush puppies which is really giant brisket balls dipped in cornmeal and fried. Tasty and a meal in and of themselves. Country music and rustic decor its a fun option for bbq even if not THE best you have had. read more

Red River BBQ and Grill - Ribeye special - Barbeque Near Me - League City, Texas

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Service was good! The new pickles with Vinegar are AWFUL! We live in TEXAS bring back the dill pickles!!!

This place sucks during lunchtime, every old couple have to suck up all the booths before sitting at a table. The workers taking your order look anoid like they don't want to be there, the cook always cook your food opposite of what you ordered. Avoid during lunchtime. read more

Food was really great!! it is some of the best barbecue in town. They are also very friendly and the service was amazing. The price is reasonable also. read more

I've been here a few times now and this place excels at service. The food is delicious and you get hearty portions. It's always clean and has a nice restroom. But again, the service is top notch. The cashiers get you started and then your server continues the great service when they come to the table. On this particular visit, Philip went out of his way to take good care of us and it's very obvious to me that he is someone who genuinely cares about this restaurant and even more for the folks who patronize it. My wife and I come over from Pearland every week to take her son to dinner and we go to RRBBQ every 2nd or 3rd trip because we know we will get really good food quickly at a great value. And in case I wasn't clear, the service is what elevates them in a way that makes it easy to continually choose to eat there. As someone who works in a customer service role at a company that has high expectations for how we care for OUR customers, it is so nice to then go somewhere and feel as well taken care of as I ensure my customers are every day. It's a bonus to support a locally owned business as well. Kudos! read more

This is the best family place in the area. Everything is good on the menu and the salad bar is second to none! Kevin(an owner) was even nice enough to come ask how we were doing. First class! read more

Brisket was drier than usual. All else was good. Service is always good and ambiance as well.

I'm not gonna lie, the food is so good, 100$ and it will feed me about 2-3 days. the staff is so friendly and even though they are busy, they are quick. Try mot to take so long ordering because there are people trying to order too. here are some pictures read more

Red River BBQ and Grill - Macaroni & Cheese - Barbeque Near Me - League City, Texas

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We had Red River BBQ cater our last school reunion. Everything was hot, looked good and was delicious. The pecan and peach cobbler was really tasty. read more

Nice facility, but the food and staff just aren't it. Honestly, if I wasn't dinning with friends, I would've left aftertaste interaction with the cashier. Moving along. I got the 2 meat combo plate with brisket and ribs. My sides included macaroni and cheese, fried okra, and banana pudding. And a tiki wheat on tap to wash it all down. The draft was probably the best part of my meal. The brisket was tough and dry. The ribs were dry, however, I can admit they were flavorful. The mac and cheese was soupy and bland, and the fried okra was so hard it hurt my teeth. I definitely wouldn't recommend this place for authentic bbq. read more

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Brisket absolutely amazing I frequent there as much as possible staff is very friendly

These ribs were the bomb!!! Holy smokes, my mouth has not tasted ribs this delicious and juicy in a while! I'm coming back for their all you can eat ribs! (On Tuesdays too $21.99) read more

Red River BBQ and Grill - Five ribs platter w/ 2 side $17.99 - Barbeque Near Me - League City, Texas

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We have tried this place twice now. The first time we got food poisoning and this time the food was just not good. The chicken was dry and brisket was more like a roast cooked in a crockpot. The corn on the cob had a really bad texture, but I do like mine crisp. We will go back to Rudy's next time as the food is just so much better. We really wanted to like it as it is closer to home and convenient, but it's just not it for us. read more