Wright's Barbecue is amazing! My husband had the Woo Pig with ranch potato salad, I had the chicken bacon ranch sandwich with ranch potato salad, and our daughter enjoyed the kids' chicken sandwich (with ranch, of course!) and ranch potato salad. Every single bite was phenomenal -- perfectly cooked, full of flavor, and so satisfying. The staff was incredibly friendly and helpful, offering great recommendations for what to try. Even with a line out the door, they kept everything moving quickly without sacrificing quality or service. Portion sizes were generous, and we left full and happy. If you're anywhere near here, you need to make a stop at Wright's -- you won't regret it! read more

Really enjoyed Wright's Barbecue and would highly recommend it. There was a short line when we arrived but it moved fast. They have a decent amount of seating in the front and back of the restaurant. Everyone in our group really enjoyed everything they got, so I don't think you could go wrong with anything on the menu. Definitely worth the stop if you're in Bentonville! read more

Wright’s Barbecue - Sausage,Brisket, and Burnt Ends. Side of Mac & Cheese and Smoked Beans - Barbeque Near Me - Bentonville, Arkansas

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Don't get met wrong. I enjoyed Wright's...just like I enjoy any BBQ. But, would I go out of my way to go back? Don't think so. The place is in a great location near Bentonville Town Square, has cool outdoor seating, is a converted home, but has that somewhat hipstery vibe. Anyway, it's clean, cool, and accessible. I had a half rack of St. Louis style ribs, which didn't seem to be as large as all the other ribs of similar cut I'd had. Partner had pulled pork...as she always does. The meat was tender, juicy, and smokey. Excellent. Portions were adequate, but it would be generous to describe them as generous. Sauces were varied, and tasty. They had all the bases covered...except white bbq sauce, which is a thing, although not my thing. Sides were good, but not really notable. Of note: as I walked in (it was a Saturday, I saw a large man gnawing on a meaty stalk that looked like it came off a brontosaurus. I asked what he had, and he told me it was the beef rib, a Saturday only treat. And, at around $20 per rib, a special treat at that. He added, "it's all that." So, actually, I will be back...but just to put the beef rib to the test. Otherwise, I'll play the BBQ field. read more

Wright's Barbecue. If there ever was a place that a BBQ aficionado could feel right at home, it's Wright's. You don't come here to eat BBQ. You come here to experience Wright's BBQ. They treat you like family and make you feel welcomed if you are a first timer. How to order? Take a look at the menu inside but don't fret there's another menu near the ordering station. You'll get to meet the person who will hand cut you BBQ right in front of you. They'll ask you what you want so don't be afraid to make your preferences known. Be sure to consider sides, and if you are feeling lighter ask for a salad. I can't express how good the brisket tasted. It's like I died and went to brisket heaven. So tender. Flavorful. And it cut like a knife thru butter. Go out of your way and get to Wright's. It's a small spot with indoor and outdoor patio seating. In other words a perfect spot to enjoy yourself and company. The ambiance is perfect for meat lovers and BBQ seekers. read more

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Really good place with solid service. A little busy at times, but still a dependable option and worth coming back to.

Service was amazing and the food was great! One thing was that the brisket was a bit too dry but other than that, everything else was fantastic!bacon burnt ends with the jalapeño cilantro sauce was on point read more

Wright’s Barbecue - Two Meats: brisket, bacon burnt ends with sides: roasted sweet potato, shells with cheese - Barbeque Near Me - Bentonville, Arkansas

Fast service and amazing bbq right near the mountain bike trail. Outside seating is great. Kids loved the nacho plate. I had brisket and ribs. Amazing. Try a happy dad hard seltzer. read more

Year later, food is still good, but ordering inside is confusing. Got the brisket burger, but wasn't sure when to tell them my toppings, and they didn't ask either. Suddenly they were already boxing my food up. Also hard to hear them sometimes. Anyway, still got some pickles and jalapeño ranch, so at least it wasn't just bread+meat. Cheese shells were also good, but as the name implies, REALLY cheesy. Price is a tad high - $15 for a simple burger, side, and drink. Would've felt better if it was a few bucks cheaper, but whatever, I was treating myself anyway. Again they don't give you utensils for whatever reason. read more

Actually decent BBQ for Arkansas. The pulled pork and ribs have excellent flavor. The colards and potato salad are proper; each with a distinct flavor that complements the above. The staff are.very much engaged and professional!! The ambiance is as close to a BBQ joint as one can hope for around here- wax paper and trays with a local vibe. read more

We tried this place because my sister craves it for their "best in town" brisket. We shared the brisket platter and a couple of sides. My wife tried the large salad and added the very tender brisket that was surprisingly good too. Give them a try and expect a wait, since it's very popular just off the downtown square and right on the bike trail 0.8 from the Crystal Bridges Art Museum. They do have outside seating. They wouldn't give us tap water, which was disappointing. I think bottled or soda was $2 and up. We will try the one in Rogers before we leave. read more

YUMMY YUMMY BBQ! Great service and nice vibez! Beware there are a lot of flies if you decide to sit outside. The brisket was by far our favorite. It was so soft melt in your mouth and flavorful. Brisket Burger (4/5) The potato bun was good and soft but I don't think it adds much to it...but if you want some bread with your brisket go for it. Probably would have been better if they actually toasted the bun and included some special toppings for the burger. Brisket (5/5) Cheddar Jalapeno Sausage (4/5) so flavor and juicy Pulled Pork (3.5/5) kinda dry Ribs (4/5) fall off the bone!! Side: Macaroni Shell (3.8/5) Mash Potatoes (4/5) Collard Greens (4/5) Got the 3 Meat Plate + Brisket Burger + Cider. It was about $60 including tax tip. read more

Wright’s Barbecue - Brisket Sandwich 3 Meat Plate - Barbeque Near Me - Bentonville, Arkansas

Wow!!!!!! Just wow. This place is SO good, long line when we walked in but they moved through the line very quickly (also tells you how good it is how busy it is)! Super affordable, BBQ sauce and paper towels on the table felt very homey. Love love love. Will be back. The best pulled pork I've had. Sweet potato was cooked perfectly. Beans were very flavorful and not too sweet! read more

Wright’s Barbecue - Plate with pulled pork, smoked beans and roasted sweet potato!!!! - Barbeque Near Me - Bentonville, Arkansas

We ordered the select 3 meats and 2 sides plate which was perfect for the two of us. The chicken and beef were juicy, smoky and delicious. We had mashed potatoes, coleslaw for sides they were good. They have a great selection of sauces. Expect long lines on weekends but shouldn't be more than a 20 minute wait. The service is quick and you could also order by weight. They have a wide variety of drink options. We sat on the patio and the vibe was great read more

One of those places I have to weigh cost and value.....went there for dinner the other night with my wife. She had the brisket, and I had the 2 meat plate (brisket and sausage). For $48 she got a giant fat cap in her brisket, which was a definite turn off. I was pleased with mine, but felt the cost was more than what was delivered. Staff was friendly and courteous, and the spicy bbq sauce was to die for. Also collared greens were very very salty. read more

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So far only tried take out. But hands down love it. . Love the Brisket. My personal favorite BBQ spot in NWA.

Some of the best bbq ever. I got there and there was a long line. So I pulled out my phone and ordered on line. Took about 15 minutes for the 3 meat plate. Great location by the park. read more

Connor is the best assistant manager ever! We have been to Wrights many times over the years and they have always been on point, but this time it was different. We ordered our food for pick up, right when Wrights got slammed with a ton of simultaneous orders. Our order was not ready for pickup after 30 min, and we waited an additional 20 min at Wrights, and the order still was not ready. We spoke to Connor and some employees, and when they got caught up with the six orders before us, they made our order asap. Connor apologized on behalf of Wrights, and he hooked us up (our party had 4 adults and a toddler) with four bottles of water and two to-go containers of banana pudding--all complimentary! He is a shining example of how to take care of your customers, show accountability, and give tier-1 service. Needless to say, we will continue to return to Wrights BBQ for years to come. Thanks again Connor! read more

So, we are visiting town and ate at the Rogers location yesterday, and we liked it so much, we tried the Bentonville location today. Same great meats and sides, but less seating. We found several open tables behind the to go order building; they are a bit hidden. It was a game day in Fayetteville, so there was a long line at the main building. So rather than wait in line, I placed a to go order online, and we picked it up from the to go/online ordering building. It saved some time, and everything was delicious! read more

Did not disappoint. Best BBQ I've had in years. Starting with the service, everyone was friendly and helpful. We went early to avoid a crowd and could take our time ordering. We ate outside which was nice, and they have heaters. My co-worker and I ordered a 3 meat combo, and a 2 meat combo. I opted for brisket, pulled pork, pickles, bread, and my sides were coleslaw and beans. Everything was top notch, great brisket, great pork, all the sides were good. My co-worker got brisket, sausage, and pork ribs. I tried her food too, was great. I enjoyed all 3 BBQ sauces: Regular, Bold, Spicy. Would return most certainly. No notes. Also tried a Yuengling beer for the first time, really good. read more

Wright’s Barbecue - Brisket and Pulled pork - Barbeque Near Me - Bentonville, Arkansas

The food was tasty, a little too fatty and the sausage was dry. Service was impeccable,dinning area was as if you were in your own backyard, outside deck space indoor dining. Cook the foods, even if people have to wait. read more

First off I have very high standards for BBQ. This local fav in Bentonville area was a great hit for our fam. I enjoyed the pulled pork sandwich with coleslaw as my side. Pork was great! Sauce is very interesting more on the sweet side. Coleslaw was on point! My kids and husband enjoyed pulled pork and Mac and cheese as their side and they were very happy. Line moves fast and seating is outside. read more

Wright’s Barbecue - Pulled pork and Mac and cheese - Barbeque Near Me - Bentonville, Arkansas

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I love the BBQ but tired of making trips by bike to Bentonville from Bella Vista to eat lunch and they are closed when their website, yelp, Facebook say they're open. Got there just after 11 this morning. The sign says they open at 10:30, but closed. This is the third time in the last six weeks. Update your website or update your hours of operation when you're not going to be present. There were several other folks waiting as well, so I guess you lost out on some business today. Simple communication like updating your hours of operation to say when you're closed can make a BIG difference. Don't say you're open when you're not. If your hours say you open at 10:30, then open at 10:30! Very frustrating. The most frustrating part is I had friends in from out of town and bragged about the barbecue and they didn't get to try it. read more

Well, I was very impressed. We went for the smash burger which we got and it was amazing. While waiting in line I could stop staring at the brisket. It was perfect looking and smelled enticing. I did not realize the smash burger was from brisket. It was a filling amount of beef. "Ce bon!" The tips were delicious. I believe we will go back tomorrow to get the brisket platter. read more

Great food! Great vibes. Turkey was moist and green beans have a little brown sugar on them. Mac and cheese was delish.

What a well run operation. Was expensive but you get quality that matches or surpasses that high cost. Was perfection from the bark on all the meats to the tenderness of the ribs, beef rib, bacon burnt ends, and brisket. Best damn potato salad I've ever had. Was slammed but moved quickly. Great meal! read more

Wright’s Barbecue - Beef Rib - Barbeque Near Me - Bentonville, Arkansas

Good BBQ joint, right by my hotel. No wait when I got there. A lot of staff to assist and to put together your meal. The menu is handwritten on some paper and taped all around. Typical offerings. You order at the counter and then grab a table. I went with the 2 meat plate of brisket and the bacon wrapped burnt ends. And for sides I got the man & cheese and the smoked beans. Everything was pretty good. The meats were tender. Some parts just melted in your mouth. The smoked beans were spot on. Mac & cheese could have been a little creamier, and I could have added some pepper, but it hit the spot. Now, if they would have had cornbread, I would have been a really happy camper. I would definitely go back. read more

Wright’s Barbecue - 2 meat option - brisket and bacon wrapped burnt ends with smoked beans and mac & cheese - Barbeque Near Me - Bentonville, Arkansas

We walked over for lunch right near our hotel. The line was long, but worth the wait. Could hardly decide what to order! Split the two meat plate w/ extra side & banana pudding. Meats: brisket (asked for it to be chopped) & ribs. Sides: ranch potato salad, creamy coleslaw, and collard greens. (I really wanted to try the mac n' cheese too!) Everything was delicious - no complaints. (And I was admittedly skeptical of Texas BBQ in AK as a Texan.) the meats and sides were very flavorful. If I had to pass on one of the sides it would have been the slaw, but not because it wasn't good, just because the greens and potato salad were must-tries. PLENTY of food. Don't skip on the homemade style pudding. My only frustration was the invisible to-go order line. We waited at least 30 minutes in line, had one couple in front of us, then were stopped for 10 minutes while they made to-go orders. Don't have a solution, but definitely a recommendation for improvement as a visiting customer. read more

Wright’s Barbecue - Two meat plate + extra side: creamy coleslaw, ranch potato salad, collard greens, pickled veggies, , chopped brisket. - Barbeque Near Me - Bentonville, Arkansas

Amazing food! Collard greens were exceptional. The brisket was moist and delicious. Great access to downtown and the trails. Would go again! read more

YUM! Hands down! This is the very best barbecue in NW Arkansas! I am from Texas , so BBQ in in my blood

We came on a Saturday and unfortunately were told that most meats were sold out. I only got to try the smoked chicken, and it was excellent. The chicken was tender and cooked perfectly. The sides were also delicious. The green beans were my favorite. It's sweet and flavorful. I recommend coming early before they run out. The restaurant has outdoor seating. read more

Wright’s Barbecue - Smoked Chicken Plate - Barbeque Near Me - Bentonville, Arkansas

This place was amazing. I came at 4 in the afternoon so not much of a crowd but the food was fresh and AMAZING! I've owned a bbq restaurant, I've done bbq competitions and I've had bbq all over America. This is as good as I've had anywhere. Top notch for sure. Friendly staff, and cool outdoor seating area. Only downside is parking is limited as is the seating. I'm sure it gets pretty crowded at peak times. But, worth it. read more

Wright’s Barbecue - Texas trinity with greens and slaw. - Barbeque Near Me - Bentonville, Arkansas

Bit of a line for a Wednesday night but it went fast, good service. I got the pick 3 with burnt ends, brisket and ribs. Excellent, no sauce, just ate the meat. Husband ate my sides: bbq beans and Mac & cheese, he liked them a lot! He also got the nachos with chicken and pork, it was huge and he really enjoyed them. read more

Wright’s Barbecue - Pick 3 with briskets, ribs and burnt ends, also Nachos with pork and chicken. - Barbeque Near Me - Bentonville, Arkansas

First time in the door after moving to NWA. Ordered a rack of ribs, some sausage, pint of beans and a bottle of their sauce all to go. Sat down to supper and was happy to have found a bbq place close that serves tender, tasty ribs, my favorite, beans and sausage to make for a great meal. I went in at the end of the lunch rush and was in and out quickly. Staff was friendly and my to go was packed to survive the trip home. read more

Stumbled upon this place while we were on vacation. Cute little place with big flavor! I'm a BBQ snob and I must say this place was wonderful. Definitely loved all their sauces too. But I wasn't a fan of their Cole slaw though. 10/10 recommend trying this place out! read more

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Line moved swiftly, employees were very friendly and attentive, food was great! Seating available inside and outside.

Been here well over 20 times. Never disappoints, best there is in NWA. Delicious bbq, best thing is their brisket and their bacon burnt ends. If you haven't had it, it is worth it. read more

All the sides are great. The ribs and pork burnt ends were not worth eating. So dry and chewy. No moisture whatsoever. The sliced brisket was tender and moist though. read more

Wright’s Barbecue - Pork burnt ends. Burnt and dried out beyond edible. - Barbeque Near Me - Bentonville, Arkansas

Yummmmmy. The ribs were fall off the bone, seasoned and smoked perfectly. Their sauce was the right consistency and flavor. The portion was considerable and just melted in my mouth. The collared green were vinegary and really tasty. The sweet potato could have been baked longer because I like my sweet potato really soft. Super friendly staff. If you want great ribs and generous and flavorful sides, this place is legit read more

Wright’s Barbecue - Ribs, collared greens and sweet potato - Barbeque Near Me - Bentonville, Arkansas

We are not from around here but needed dinner. Omg it didn't disappoint. So good. They were out of chicken and turkey so I had the pork instead. It was so tender, juicy and tasty! My husband had the brisket and really enjoyed it as well. The honey butter green beans were legit. The mashed potatoes were tasty too. The sweet sauce and the spicy sauce were okay, the bold is where it's at though. It is a vinegar base so if you want more of a tomato base then hopefully you will like the other two sauces, which are more of a classic tomato based bbq sauce. The service was quick and friendly. We ate outside, the flies were annoying but it was nice to sit outside and enjoy the quiet neighborhood and watch the bikes go by. I'm not sure that this is a gluten free establishment, I didn't ask or say anything , but the place they cut the meat is also where they assemble sandwiches and use the same gloves. I do not have gastrointestinal problems with gluten, just neurological problems and I did not have any symptoms so the contamination was minimal for me. Maybe if you ask they can accommodate. When we come back to Bentonville, we will definitely stop here again! read more

We were biking the Razorback Greenway. It came into the downtown area right at this restaurant. It looked and smelled very good. You get in line and order from the dude that is cutting and chopping the meat. We shared a brisket plate with beans and a sweet potato. It was plenty for two of us and so tasty! The brisket had a great flavor and the smoked beans were delicious. read more

Wright’s Barbecue - Brisket - Barbeque Near Me - Bentonville, Arkansas

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