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    Sharons BBQ South

    3.3 (92 reviews)
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    Good for kids

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    Our lunch pates. Try the Jalapeno Corn! Potato salad was good and don't miss the peach cobbler!
    Amie M.

    We enjoyed a traditional lunch! I was a bit hesitant because of the low reviews but I have had a lot of BBQ and the food was great!

    Brisket Meal with cole slaw and potato salad.
    Bryona H.

    I ordered through Grubhub (as I was at work). And Id like to say it was a satisfying experience! The star of the show was definitely the portion of meat, they don't skimp the servings here. I ordered the brisket and it was tender juicy, and packed with flavor. The BBQ sauce they serve complements the meat perfectly; it had just the right balance of sweetness and tang. Now, onto the sides! I tried their potato salad for the first time and while I must admit I've always been a fan of the chunky variety, this non-chunky version was surprisingly decent. It had a creamy texture that was nice but I still prefer a bit more heft in my potato salad. The cole slaw had a crunchy, fresh and had a nice zesty kick that paired well with the BBQ brisket. Overall, Sharon's BBQ is a solid choice if you're craving some good barbecue. I'll definitely be back for more mouthwatering meat and to see how their other sides stack up!

    BBQ. Best BBQ in the area. My go-to place for BBQ. Desserts are always good, too.
    Kevin J.

    This is my go-to BBQ in the area. The food is always good. I love the jalapeño cornbread. The service is always nice. It's a BBQ place. So it's perfect for all things BBQ. Recommend

    Ribs and Slice Brisket

    Yesterday I ate a two meat plate of Ribs, Slice Brisket, Corn and Coleslaw. The ribs were extremely salty and the brisket was very fatty. It was a very disappointing experience, I would not say this place at all. The sides stole the show.

    Sliced brisket with next to flavorless potato salad and hard crusty corn. No sliced bread like it used have.
    William H.

    Sharon's used to have an environment where you came in, they gave you your meat selection on a plate and you put your sides on the plate and you could feel the pride in the place. You could stir the sides and make sure you weren't getting the crusty/dried corn because the good corn was on the bottom. You could get the sides you wanted. If you wanted a little potato salad with a little corn on top and small helping of green beans, you could get it all on a plate. A paper plate can be purchased at Sam's Club for 7¢ each. Now, they ask you what you want and you get the crusty corn in one paper tray that costs 3¢ each and potato salad in another paper bowl, another 3¢ and they serve it with the meat on a piece of paper (costing 2¢ at Sam's) all on a tray that they wiped down earlier, not washed, just wiped down. They act if they're slopping pigs, not serving people. I know the backstory of how Sharon's started and it's sad to see that it went from being a point of pride for Sharon (vs. her ex husband Joe's place) to where they're treating customers like wild animals they're slopping food for. If they were to buy the paper trays and paper from Sam's (and I know they don't) as if they were slopping pigs, they're spending more than the 7¢ for a plate they would serve people on. I hope Sharon realizes how low her place has fallen to. I think it all started going downhill after they stopped serving the delicious sliced bread they used to make. The only reason I came to Sharon's today was because the Shed was closed.

    Sausage, chicken, and sides. My husband and I got a 2 meat plate. My daughter got 5 rib plate. With 3 drinks, 69.25 pricey
    Linda S.

    The potato salad is whipped potatoes kinda sweet. The jalapeno cheese sausage is great. The bbq sauce is really sweet.

    The cashier filling sides instead of the customer filling their own as in the past.

    Sharon's has been a staple restaurant where we have always taken clients, work groups and family. We have always recommended them for their great food and hospitality,speed of service and fare pricing. However things have recently changed. We recently took a group there for lunch on Sunday. We were confused by quite a few differences which made for more of an inconvenience as well as making the choice to use them for events less attractive. The following are the most noticeable issues we recognized. * Significantly slower service * Increased Pricing * No longer supplying plates or silverware * No longer allowing self serve for sides (I will explain why this is causing slower service) * Upset customers due to all of the above. (This made for a less pleasant experience) Explanations: * With the removal of self serve sides, the cashier now takes the orders, leaves and scoops sides into small trays (boats), places them on the shelf behind and comes back to ask the next person what sides they want. (For a side refill it is now $2.00). This seems to have tripled the time it takes to place an order at the register. Remember, this is one person doing the work. There are three people behind the line. One is cutting the meats and the other two are standing around waiting for something to happen. This seems like a huge waste of resources. * Instead of plates or bowls, the food is now just slapped down onto a piece of butcher paper on a plastic tray. Plastic forks are now the go to. This is really not a huge issue but seems like a step down in class. * Pricing has always been a little higher than many places but it has become almost out of reach for many who have frequented Sharon's for years. In conclusion; with all of the changes listed above, it seems like Sharon's may be in trouble and is trying to stay afloat. This may or may not be the case but we have determined that we will most likely take our personal and business events somewhere else, mostly to uphold the standard that we want our guests to enjoy.

    Zoe M.

    Decent barbecue! Always clean inside with friendly staff! It's set up in the form of a buffet, so if that's not your gig then I'd skip out on it. I will say that if you order take out you'll be charged with a take out fee (not including any kind of delivery service.) We ordered some poppers and the fees were more than the cost of the food.

    Mini Combo Plate Got to try the delicious jalapeño corn bread with a mini combo of brisket and sausage at Sharons Barbecue and Catering
    Paul Mark C.

    Got to try the delicious jalapeño corn bread with a mini combo of brisket and sausage. The sausage paired with the Mac and cheese really worked for me. It had a roomy vibe and a really solid bar in the back.

    Gary M.

    Sharon, this review is for you. Just wanted to let you know how your employees treat YOUR customers when you are not there. The young lady at the register refused to make eye contact with us or speak one single word. When we walked up the man at the cutting table greeted us asked what we wanted. When when the young lady got to register we said hello not a word. She processed our order still not a word did not look up. I asked how much did not look or speak. After a while just put my card in the machine. I had to ask for receipt, not a word. She handed me receipt I said thank you and she continued to ignore me. I said thank you two more times loud enough for man at cutting table to here me.No response. Made us feel very in welcome. You hav worked hard for years to build your business. Just thought you should know what goes on.

    1/4 chicken
    Alyssa H.

    I am so glad that I tried this place today!! I am truly shocked this place doesn't have higher reviews on Yelp because who doesn't love a buffet of sides to go with your bbq??? I mean truly. Everything here was good. There is something for everyone. My only suggestion would be to add some salt to the green beans and potatoes. They were a little lacking in flavor. But aside from that I highly recommend this place.

    The service and food was great! First time here but I'll certainly be back....the bar atmosphere was laidback and server was very friendly and attentive.

    We got brisket, ribs, and all the fixings.

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    We love it all! The food, service and ambiance of the dining room is spectacular. Best BBQ in Abilene!

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    Buffet barbecue, ( don't skip the corn) with a good little bar. There is also a nice area for outdoor dining.

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    Bbq brisket and jalapeno sausage cooked just right plenty of sides available. Clean dining area.

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