The dining area is clean and family friendly. They serve some of the best brisket I've had. I especially enjoy both the beef and turkey brisket. The sides are consistently great, and the portions are generous. I've always had a good experience here and often bring family when they're in town. The staff are amazing and welcoming, and I appreciate that they offer samples as well. read more

What a fantastic customer experience! Called to place a to-go order and was told they weren't taking takeout orders because it's the weekend, but that I was more than welcome to drive over and place the order in person. Sounds reasonable, right? So 20 minutes later, we arrive at 9:17 PM, well before the posted 10:00 PM closing time on both the website and the front door, only to be told they were closed and had sold out of everything. The best part? Apparently the bartender who answered the phone knew enough to tell me they weren't taking phone orders, but somehow forgot to mention the minor detail that they were closing early and had no food left. Nothing says "customer service" quite like sending people on a pointless road trip for absolutely no reason. Had that little piece of information been shared during the phone call, we could have saved the drive and gone somewhere else. Thanks for keeping us informed read more

We've lived in Royse City for nearly four years, and unfortunately, today was the worst experience we've ever had at a restaurant. Because of what happened at Smoke Sessions, we'll be finding a new BBQ spot. My husband stopped by today and walked into a nearly empty restaurant. He waited about five minutes for someone to acknowledge him. After calling out and still receiving no assistance, he considered leaving--but stayed because he knows how much I enjoy their food. While he was waiting, another customer walked in. Suddenly, a staff member appeared and immediately helped that customer, completely overlooking my husband--as if he wasn't even there. For context, my husband is 6'6", so he's not exactly easy to miss. When my husband spoke up and asked if she saw him waiting, she responded by saying she knew the other customer and his order, as if that justified ignoring him. It didn't. From our perspective, the only clear difference between the two customers was race--and that's deeply upsetting. We will not support a business where basic respect and fairness aren't extended to everyone. To make matters worse, she later offered his food for free, which he declined. We don't want free food--we expect to be treated with dignity and respect, just like any other customer. If someone isn't comfortable serving all people equally, then customer service is not the right place for them. It's really that simple. read more

First time at this business, & we were in the vicinity visiting family and randomly ran across this restaurant. When we parked and got out of the truck, all you could smell was delicious smoked meats. The interior was very clean, and spacious, and again, the smell of smoked meat was wafting into your nose majeing your mouth water. I ordered the Finch BBQ burger and it was incredible. A beef brisket smash burger with pulled smoked brisket and fried onion strings on a tasty roll. I of course had to add their signature bq sauce which was a little hot and tangy. I was super impressed. AAAAA++++++++ BRAVO!!!! PS....... The staff was awesome!!!! read more

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Been here twice, Brisket is moist, smokey and well nade. Ribs were perfect, fall of the bone tender,well seasoned and delicious. Staff is kind and friendly. I came in just before everything was ready, and they were very accommodating . The okra was more than I could eat, and the spicy sausage almost needed a warning label it was very spicy. Great atmosphere, plenty of space, even an outdoor patio. Very family friendly. I will be back. read more

Such good food and their workers are always great! Love that they have corn hole too.

When we mentioned we were out-of-towners, the warm welcome we received wasn't just from the staff -- even the other guests made us feel right at home! The menu has a wide variety of options, and everything we tried was packed with flavor. We ordered a mix of meats: brisket, pork ribs, pulled pork, and buffalo wings. For sides, we had mac & cheese and the most delicious beans I've ever had -- loaded with meat and perfectly cooked. The ribs and wings were definitely my favorites! The mac & cheese was definitely cheesy, which we appreciated, but the noodles just weren't our favorite. My inner picky child -- and my actual picky teen -- felt like the pasta shape was better suited for a different kind of dish. Still, everything else was so flavorful that it didn't take away from the overall great meal! The setup is casual, comfortable, and great for either lunch or dinner -- perfect spot to bring the whole family. Great place to eat if you're ever in Royse City, Texas! read more

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Vibing BBQ! Today, mom and I shared a loaded baked potato. The potato and seasoning was great; not sure if we cared for the brisket on top. The people who work here are very friendly and efficient. The eating area is very clean and well lit. The restroom was nice and clean. Barbecue on the hole is always very expensive. Just know that when deciding to visit. read more

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Honestly, might be some of the best all around BBQ I have ever had. Great looking building with a nice stand alone parking lot. Indoor, outdoor and bar seating. Order at the counter and grab and go. We ordered WAY too much food of course but we wanted to try it all. There was nothing we didn't like. Solid BBQ, huge portion sides. Excellent brisket eggrolls. We left full and happy! read more

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I really wanted to like this place ~ the building, the setup, and the overall ambiance are great. The service was excellent, and everyone was friendly and attentive, which made for a really nice experience. Unfortunately, the food didn't quite meet expectations. We ordered the super moist brisket, turkey and burnt ends. The burnt ends were fantastic ~ flavorful, tender, and smoky. The brisket, on the other hand, looked good until we cut into it... then it turned out to be dry and tough to chew, even with their really good barbecue sauce. My boyfriend noticed it too, and we both agreed it just didn't have that juicy texture you'd expect from a "moist" cut. The turkey, on the other hand was outstanding ~ possibly one of the best and most tender I've had. I just wish the brisket had been the same since that's what we came here for. The sides were a big letdown as well. They looked good but tasted very bland, especially the mac and cheese, which wasn't very creamy nor hot. The green beans looked great but again lacked having much flavor at all and the coleslaw wasn't good or bad, just okay. Overall, we left feeling disappointed ~ especially for the price. There's a lot to like here, but with so many great BBQ spots around Texas, this one just didn't hit the mark for us. I only give HONEST and TRUE Reviews from the Heart. Thank you for taking the time to read it & react to it. read more

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The barbecue was decent but not great. So, I would go back if someone else really wanted to but I wouldn't suggest it myself. I might go and try something else but I got a couple items to test. The sausage was a little dried out. The brisket was just ok. The ribs were well seasoned but not really smoky. On day two, it was a little better but still not stand out BBQ. Service, especially the guy cutting the meats, was friendly! read more

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Delicious BBQ! We were in town fur a wedding and wanted to try a local BBQ spot, Smoke Sessions did not disappoint. We tried the brisket, pork ribs, and sausage. All were perfection. Honestly they didn't even need sauce but we couldn't resist the sauce was really good too! Chose the fried pickles $8 and Mac & cheese $4 as sides. The portions are plenty enough to share. The inside of this place is really cool. Very high ceilings. I can't remember if it was an old fire house or just resembles one either way it's a great vibe. The staff was nice. We were a little confused with the ordering process (meats and sides in one area and everything else in another but once they explained it to us we were on board. I highly recommend this BBQ spot. Cute outdoor seating area too when it's not too hot out. read more

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Holy Ham! The smoked ham for Easter was awesome! Smoked and seasoned perfectly, easily reheated and fed 10+ people with leftovers. Will do it again next year! read more

I just wanted to preface by saying my family and I absolutely love the food here, but I really think yall should look deeper into the many reviews on here that comment on the staffs attitude and rudeness. Some of them may be months / weeks old, but I was just in multiple times in the last two weeks , and can confirm this is still an issue. I really am patient, I understand people are allowed to have hard days, but 90% of the staff being short and seemingly irritated that customers are interrupting their co worker talking time just to order their food is kind of off putting. I have only been here 3 times in the last month, and have decided not to return because although the food is amazing, the staff's attitude really affected my experience. I hope this is something you will seriously consider bringing up with the staff because you guys have amazing food. read more

We spent a few days recently in Rockwall, Texas! While there we of course had to get some legit central Texas style barbecue. Just a short 15 minutes away in Royse City is Smoke Sessions Barbecue. This place was an absolute standout! It's quite clear they have a reputation in the area for quality Cue. Their smoked meats tend to sell out so visiting early is a must. The attractive restaurant is large and spacious, almost looks like a fire station. There was ample parking. I ordered a 1/2 pound of brisket and a spicy smoked beef sausage. The brisket I had was perfectly moist with an exquisite bark. For my side I had the tater salad and it was outstanding. Somewhat of a rustic cut that was nicely dressed and seasoned. I tried my wife's order of mac & cheese and was impressed. Meals here come with sliced white onion and a handful of pickle chips that provided a nice crunchy hit of acidity that paired beautifully with their tender, smokey meats. read more

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We try to support local businesses and have always enjoyed your food, which is why this experience was disappointing. After reading your response to my wife, I need to address something. My integrity matters to me, and the statement that I became frustrated after only 45 seconds is simply not true. From the moment I walked in, I spent time looking at the menu and then waited several minutes to be acknowledged. During that time, I moved between the register and the counter area and even said hello, but wasn't greeted. So I'd ask you to review your camera footage starting from when I entered, not from some point in the middle. So where are you starting your 45 secs, I'm a notorious slow menu reader so that easily took 1 min in itself?Then I paced saying hello? So where I let the other customer go ahead because it was clear you intended to serve him first--why stop his entitlement? You already put it in motion. The issue was being overlooked.. I didn't come in expecting anything for free. I came in expecting the same level of service as any other customer. I understand it's your business and you can run it how you choose, serve who you want....but I won't accept being misrepresented. My wife may continue to visit because the food is good, but I won't be returning. It'll just be a longer drive for my BBQ. I just want it clearly stated that I was there much longer than 45 seconds before being greeted and that I was passed over read more

My first trip to their dine in restaurant was shortly after they opened the restaurant and I was thou it was rather expensive but I gave it a try anyway. There was more fat than meat on my plate. Their food was better when all the had was the food truck, and price, too. We decided we wouldn't eat here again. Well, 2 years later we give it another chance. We went on 4th of July and their ribs and sausage were dried out and stale. Very hard to eat. I'm done giving them chances. Good luck if you give them a chance. read more

It was going to be 5 stars just based on the chopped BBQ sandwich and potato salad, but then the brisket egg roll and the fried cherry pie came out and they lost a star. The sandwich was large enough to split, we asked the slicer if we should get sliced or chopped and he gave some great advice we will head in future BBQ expeditions. If it is sliced, get lean, if it is chopped get fatty. So (or course) we got chopped. It didn't need a thing, just nicely spiced and flavorful brisket, he also gave us a slice sample of an end piece, the bark was thick and almost pastrami-esc. The brisket egg roll, was greasy and cold in the middle, the damn pie was WAY too greasy not very filled with canned cherries, and who puts chocolate sauce on pie?? and crappy chocolate sauce at that. If you wanna serve it with chocolate sauce - put it on the side, and/or warn the person ordering it that it comes with chocolate sauce so that they can decline. The space is nice, the bathrooms were clean, and there was zero wait, which was great. The brisket burgers looked fantastic. read more

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I WILL BE BACK!!!! Oh my goodness. This was such a treat. We did not try any of the barbecue and thought it might be nice to try some of their awesome sounding burgers instead. The co-owner, Chad, was happy to point out that they have lunch specials that include the single-patty version of their delicious brisket patty burgers with fries or okra at a discounted price. He also advised us to get the individual sides of okra and french fries because the family sizes were rather large. We also ordered the medium size brisket beans topped with tortilla strips, crema and cheese.....YUM!!!! I was very impressed with all of the items we ordered. We appreciated that the okra appeared to be hand cut, breaded and fried in BEEF TALLOW. The fries were fried in tallow and were exceptional as well. I literally could go in there and just order the brisket beans though...that was like a whole meal!!! Everything was outstanding and we loved our burgers. I ordered the bacon blue cheese burger and hubby ordered the mushroom swiss. We only ate half of each burger because we got full pretty quickly. The service is very friendly and down to earth. There are neat patios on the side and in the back of the restaurant. I love that there are train tracks right there as well. Pretty cool atmosphere. I would love to have dinner here sometime and enjoy the patio area. I really want to revisit this place again and again. I would love to try some of the smoky meats next time. My hubby was eyeballing the cocktail menu as well. We may have to stay nearby sometime and have dinner here. I highly recommend and will definitely be back!!!! read more

Smoke Sessions Barbecue - Barbeque Near Me - Royse City, Texas

The food is amazing.! The staff is really chill & helpful & vibe is great.! very outdoor bbq picnics feel to it.. I usually get the smoked brisket bbq sandwich & my husband does the sessions brisket burrito.! I highly recommend the burrito! It comes with mac & cheese mixed in with the brisket soo amazing since I'm lactose I usually just keep it simple but even then it's far from simple.! Highly recommended trying this amazing place.! it's with every dollar.! read more

Excellent service from start to finish. Everyone was friendly, attentive, and made the experience smooth and enjoyable. Truly appreciated the professionalism and care. Would definitely return! read more

Food is good but service is terrible takes to long to get food and the staff has terrible attitudes

Alright so lived here for about a year and haven't gotten around to this place ! Let me start with service it was ok ! It wasn't all that welcoming and being first timers.. I'd like a run down of what's good.. what you're known for etc. didn't get that at all so we just picked at random. The ambiance for a Sunday was awesome, good music not overly load and a decent amount of people. Good vibe over all ! Now the food, the ribs were fall off the bone so they were good ! The corn, it looks better than it taste ! Giving elote vibes but not even close to that at all! But still good ! Pulled pork sandwich was ehh the pork's good but no flair or anything really. The Mac was the bomb !! Get that for sure !! Potato salad also great !! And the pickles are store bought but still pair well ! All in all not to bad read more

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How have we lived here for more than two years and never been?!? Well, I know. They close at 8pm. We are late eaters so we always thought about going at 730... knowing they run out of things we hadn't made it. So, we skipped lunch and went for an early dinner. We had recently made brisket and pulled pork at home so we tried the burgers. I had the standard burger and the hubby had the one with brisket on it. We both thought our own was better than the other. The portion of brisket was huge. He was nervous about the sweetness of the sweet habenaro bbq sauce so he got it on the side. It was really good! The standard burger was soooo cheesy. Both had a great BBQ and smokey flavor to them. We would highly recommend. We were disappointed they were out of mac and cheese at 645 but we will try that next time. So, we did the jalapeño popper egg rolls. I know everyone loves them but we weren't a fan of their normal bbq sauce and that was drizzled on it. The crunch from the fry was fantastic but I could have used more texture in the egg roll. The fries were seasoned and well fried. We also tried the potato salad, which we also liked. We really liked and will be back. Only thing I would change is the bbq sauce - it wasn't for us. We couldn't really explain it. But we liked the spicy sweet Habanero pepper bbq sauce, so we will see if we can get a couple sides of that instead of their standard one. Go. You won't be disappointed. read more

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This super friendly guy, "Potter" hooked this potato up!!!! They don't mess around on servings. Worth every penny and inhaled the brisket and turkey too fast to get a pic. You will love everything you order. The service is so fast and friendly. The atmosphere is really nice and clean, even the bathrooms!! They have a bar and patio. TVs playing games and picnic style tables. Super chill and family friendly. 10/10 recommend! You'll have zero regrets... well maybe only one....not wearing your stretchy pants! read more

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I've never had a server at a restaurant tell me to walk out if I don't like repeating myself just because he doesn't understand my accent, as he puts it, when I was frustrated repeating myself severally. Not trying to use a card here but you can tell what kind of place this is treating clients in such a despicable manner. Not going back ever!! read more

Outstanding customer service and EXCELLENT FOOD!!! The barbecue sauce was excellent and the staff they assisted me in solving a situation that I'm very thankful for! read more

Out in Royse City to house sit for my daughter and decided to try out the local bbq place. We had turkey, ribs, and brisket and everything was amazing. The star of the show was the okra so crispy not oily and hot!! It was the bomb. Def the best place we visited while in Royce City. read more

Smoke Sessions Barbecue - Barbeque Near Me - Royse City, Texas

Doors locked, said there was 15 minutes left before closing per Yelp. May need to update hours in Yelp to match hours on door.

Food was incredible, real BBQ service is great and a fun place to eat.. the ribs are amazing so is their brisket..

Great food and drink. They have great smoked turkey too if you are wanting something healthier. .

Best BBQ in the Rockwall / Royse City Area. On this visit, we tried some different things, but the BBQ is right up there with some of the Texas greats. I measure everything by Hutchins BBQ in McKinney and this place is definitely worthy of an honorable mention. The best part is that it is only 4 miles from home. The pulled pork and brisket are top-notch, but the Brisket Eggrolls, Brisket Burgers, and Street Corn are exceptional. I could eat the eggrolls every day! read more

Smoke Sessions Barbecue - Brisket Burger, Street Corn, and Brisket Eggroll. - Barbeque Near Me - Royse City, Texas

OK so you have to come to smoke sessions this place has the best brisket you're gonna find. I've been several times and I always default to the double patty burger with brisket and crispy onions. It also comes with one side I recommend any of them they're great. And it also comes with a drink very reasonably priced as well. You order from the counter and they bring your food out they have the best peach unsweet and sweet iced tea too!! read more

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Delicious Delicious Delicious Delicious We are so happy with Smoke Sessions Barbecue. If anyone visits us from out of town, we bring them to Smoke Sessions. Staple BBQ read more

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This place is consistently top notch. Both lean and fatty brisket are excellent, tender , perfectly smoked, great bark. the ribs are pro /(yesterday finally got to try the Parmesan crusted ones for the special and they were nice twist as well ) sides are equally good to great (my favorite is their potato salad). Both jalapeño and regular sausages stand out, and some of the specialty items like the jalapeño popper eggrolls are without parallel. A good selection of The service is prompt, restaurant itself nice, good selection of beverages. read more

Highly recommend getting some sliced smoked turkey. Their pulled pork is great as well. Lastly, I am very particular about my pork ribs. I have been smoking my own for years (shoutout kamado Joe) and I think Smoke Sessions does a great job. Ribs were very tender, good bark, but I still prefer mine. Ha! read more

Every single time I come to this place something's sold out whether I get there at 5:30pm or 6:30. If you are selling out before dinner time you aren't making enough food. This place has so much potential make more food. read more

Smoked Old Fashioned is missing the Smoked Elements, IE: Smoke in the drink. Bartender since March claims she really only smokes the Margarita. Can't complain about the bbq it's what keeps them open, which is what drew us to Smoked Sessions read more

This restaurant does not care how it treats customers that order a delivery order. I ordered a 1/4 pound of brisket, potato salad and a cherry fried pie. I paid over $26.00 and received ONE slice of brisket with my potato salad and fried pie. There was chocolate sauce all over my bag, both of my containers of food. I couldn't believe that I paid $26 and only received ONE slice of brisket. I could have went to Soulmans or any other BBQ place and received a lot more food for that price. I could have gotten a one-meat plate and received more meat than what I received and it wasn't that great anyway. I called the restaurant and they blamed the prices on Uber, but it was on their menu and it never said ONE piece of meat. I will NEVER eat from this establishment ever again. They responded that this was not the service they intended to deliver, but did nothing to compensate me for my food. I ended up having to get more meat from another restaurant. I even attached a picture of how I received my food and they didn't seem to care about that either. There are much better places to get BBQ and other food for a more reasonable price and plenty of servings. Photo is attached of what was received. Pretty sad! read more

Smoke Sessions Barbecue - Barbeque Near Me - Royse City, Texas

Great food, location, and ambiance. Visited at lunch, service was great and had plenty of room to sit.