Good service would love to have one in Oklahoma City. Food was proportionate and flavor was just right. Hats off to the Pit Boss

Best bbq I've ever had!! Gluten free options are endless brisket is outstanding. Definitely worth anyone visiting!

I can't believe it took us so long to get here. Hands down the best BBQ in the area. While most joints around here specialize in pork, they offer two versions of delicious brisket and do it (w)right up there with the best of them. Their melt in your mouth, low and slow, pit fired brisket rivals those across the state of TX. As expected, they do ribs great and are able to get a nice crust across the top that provides a nice flavor cap. Their sausage, pork and sides are all worth a try as well (especially the Mac and cheese). They do have some house made sauces that are very good, but not required by any means. The atmosphere in their 'brick and mortar' location is great. Small, quaint and a family style feel. If you don't like that, though, you can pop outside to the large open area. Local brews are served on tap too which is an A+ addition. Just go; go now! read more

I love this spot. Great BBQ for Arkansas. Feels like being back in Texas. Both locations are great. Love the ribs. The sausage is always great as well. Service is good. Can't go wrong. read more

Return to NWA BBQ dominance. The slip they had in quality a year ago has been corrected and the past 3 times I've been back the quality has been outstanding! read more

Probably the best barbecue I have had. Fall off the bone ribs and the brisket was outstanding. Cool place.

Great BBQ, kid friendly, great staff and amazing food. Sides have amazing flavor depth to each bite. Drink selection is impeccable. read more

Wright's Barbecue - My child loves the food. - Southern Near Me - Johnson, Arkansas

Best BBQ! Will definitely be back to try more items! Had the jalapeño cheddar sausage plate with mac & cheese and side salad! Everything was delicious - cleaned my plate!! read more

Party of 6 went here and everyone was extremely pleased with their food. Multiple people reported the collard greens were "the best I've ever had."Service was quick and friendly. Not a ton of indoor seating if your party is bigger, but they had a large tent outside with heaters to accommodate more people. Highly recommended! read more

Amazing food and so fast. Friendly staff and a heated patio so plenty of seating. They have draft beer too!

Worth waiting in line for! Best bbq I've ever had. I don't live in the area but was visiting from out of state and the food was so good we came twice! If you like potato salad you must try theirs, and their brisket was to die for! Yum! read more

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Oh yes it's good - better get in line quick. Big thick and Juicy brisket. In Arkansas but as good as TX BBQ.

This is the Best darn BBQ outside of Texas. Brisket is the closest thing you can find to Franklin's BBQ in Austin. The sides here on the other hand are way better. They've recently added an outdoor seating area and bar which really gives the place a great atmosphere. This is the place for BBQ in Arkansas. read more

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Always a good choice to eat at. Food is always tender and moist. The sides are fantastic. Chicken at BBQ places is usually a bad idea but Wrights Chicken is fabulous. The Ribs are stupendous and all the other meats are fantastic as well. Now I'm sure sometimes they miss the mark but not like other places. read more

This is easily the best BBQ I've ever had. So good that I had them cater my wedding and literally every guest said it was the best BBQ they've ever had. I highly recommend the Bacon Burnt Ends and the Brisket. If you're a sausage lover, their Jalapeño and Cheddar Sausage is bursting with incredible flavor. Their sides are tasty too. I fell in love with their Potato Salad which tastes like a loaded baked potato and is unlike any I've ever had. If you're in the area, do your tastebuds a favor and hit up this BBQ institution. You won't regret it, I guarantee. read more

Wrighteous BBQ - stopped in on the way to KC, our home and the home of great BBQ and American Royal Grand Champions. Brisket was great as was the pulled pork. Beans and slaw were better than serviceable - but the smoked meat is the star. Had a couple of Shiner Bocks to wash it down. Highly recommend - as good as any Texas BBQ I've had in the hill country. Great outdoor tables under trees for a relaxing lunch. read more

Fantastic food! BBQ is spot on and the Mac n Cheese is amazing. We stopped in on our way through town and will be back on our return trip.

Top notch barbecue!!! Where do I start? I like how the menu is laid out. It's not confusing at all and not overwhelming once you look at the entire thing. I feel that the prices are reasonable for the portions given. The sides are absolutely amazing. Every side tasted spectacular. Especially the potato salad and mac&cheese. Couldn't try the greens because they had sold out. I'll have to go earlier next time. One sign of a good restaurant is that they sell out of things. This was the case for the ribs as well. I plan on making one more trip before I leave the area. The owner Jordan Wright was very hospitable as well. He came out and talked with us. He explained their process for cooking and his love for smoking meats. I love that he showcases all the great pit masters along his wall too. That is a sign of true humility to me. No wonder his business has been blessed so much. You won't go wrong with any cuts of meat. I really enjoyed the brisket having lived in Texas for a while now. It was so tender and juicy. You could literally slice it with the side of a fork with little to no effort. However they cook it, the brisket retained all the juices and wasn't dry at all. The bacon burnt ends were my favorite honestly. I could eat those little bites of goodness with anything. Wonderful bold flavor with the right amount of crisp on the outside. The sausage was amazing too. I had the jalapeño cheddar one. You can definitely taste the difference between theirs and store bought sausages. It didn't have that preservative taste in. It just had that clean taste and it was fresh. Balanced in seasoning and easy to chew. They have really good barbecue sauce too. I had the spicy one, but I recall their being three flavors. You must stop through here if in the area, and my advice would be to go earlier in the day to avoid missing out on certain food items. read more

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Delicious. Clean. Great ambiance and friendly staff. A must try if you are visiting!!

Really good place for barbecue. Buy a plate w/ side, or meat by weight. Burnt ends are delicious. Side options and dessert is good. Walk up to the counter to order and pay. Dine-in or take-out. There are about 10 tables inside and outdoor seating. read more

Just go here. You'll thank me later. If you don't like Wright's then you need to stop eating BBQ. Get the Trinity or the Poomba. Each year on my birthday I order 1-2 lbs of each of their meats. I call it my Birthday BBQ Bonanza. See attached for a portion of my BBBQB 2021. read more

Wright's Barbecue - My Birthday BBQ Bonanza 2021. - Southern Near Me - Johnson, Arkansas

I have only ever had food from here, never actually been there. But the BBQ is good. Not like "omg best bbq I've ever had" but definitely good. The Mac & Cheese though.. would die for that stuff. 11/10 read more

My TOP choice for BBQ in NWA. I've been here 3 times and I've gotten the brisket, ribs, and sausage (both kinds). I've tried all of the sides. Wrights has, hands down, the BEST brisket. It's nice and tender, decently thick slices. If you like the fatty part left on your brisket, you're in luck here. The ribs aren't the best I've had but they are better than most of the ribs served in NWA. And of course the sausage is a winner. The only side I didn't love was the green beans but that's because I'm not a fan of sweet green beans. read more

I decided to try this place because it's close to my house. It's always flooding with people so I thought it had to be good right? Well, after waiting in line for what seemed an eternity, I finally was able to order. I was a bit disappointed. The meat was very dry. I didn't care for any of the bbq sauce options. I only liked the Mac & cheese. That was fantastic! I will say the atmosphere is great, the staff are wonderful, but all in all, to me, it's not the best bbq. read more

Hands down, without a doubt, the best barbecue in Northwest Arkansas. They have a line out the door for a reason. The burnt ends are worth running a marathon to get, and the rest of the barbecue far exceeds expectation. The only real downside to this place is the wait that is required to get the food. I have become a fan of getting the pit master for special occasions and eating on it all week long. This place will literally be the death of me, and it will be a happy death. read more

In the fight to the death of best BBQ by state, this would be the ARK warrior we would send. Old school with a high understanding of the science of consistent, flavorful smoked meats in the TX tradition of good meat and good smoke first - sauce and other stuff second. Brisket is top notch (always the way to judge real BBQ because you can't hide good/bad technique). Pork ribs are right behind. Perfect rub combination and quantity to allow no sauce eating that is great. Wife really likes the pulled pork. I'm usually so full on brisket/ribs I never get that far. Sides are good with great green beans with a hint of sweetness. Mac and cheese is decent. About the only thing I wouldn't rave about is sausage. A little small and pushed a little past well done. But will admit that the brisket/ribs sets a bar that may not be fair for the others. The location is more convenient than you would think with easy access from both old 71 and 49 in beautiful downtown Johnson. It's an old house so in door seating is like your Granny's at Thanksgiving with communal seating wedged in most everywhere. Serving line might seem long because of the ordering process, but moves pretty quick even when out the front door. Love that they have slowly grown the outside area near the pits to be almost a beer garden/Salt Lick dine under the trees vibe. Live music and good weather are helping make it a growing thing. It's a great dine in or grab and go place. Meats by the pound is good option. Limited regarding call ahead and order in-line which might help for quicker service and drive by - but they don't seem to worry about taking it at their own pace. They seem committed to cooking what they do well versus getting huge. read more

Happened to be in Fayetteville for work and found this gem a few miles away and I'm so glad I stopped in! Greeted as soon as I walked in the door, asked for recommendations and was told they were known for their brisket. So I ordered the brisket and the ribs... hands down the BEST brisket I've ever had in my life!! Guys were super nice and checked in on me twice after I sat down (it's counter service) to eat. Can't wait to come back again! read more

Wright's Barbecue - Brisket and ribs with mashed potatoes + Mac and cheese - Southern Near Me - Johnson, Arkansas

Best brisket anywhere. Great sauce as well. I put it on salad. Probably defeats the purpose of salad, but I don't care. Do yourself and your mouth a favor and get some of this BBQ. read more

It's always nice to get some Wright's when you're craving some good local BBQ. Don't pass this place up if you have the chance to go.

This is just really good barbecue. We had the Texas Trinity which consist of brisket ribs and sausage. The kiddos under 6 eat free which is great! It also gave us a chance to try several of the sides. The mac & cheese, mashed potatoes, coleslaw and green beans. Everything was really really good! The brisket literally melted in my mouth. The ribs were falling off the bones. If you got an itch for really good barbecue come scratch it. read more

Wright's Barbecue - Texas Trinity - Southern Near Me - Johnson, Arkansas

AMAZING!!! We were recomended this place from our coworkers and it was a bit of a drive, when we got there we saw a dirt parking lot, several tents outside and all were joking on how good this place could actually be. Let me tell you, I enjoy barbeque as much as anyone and was thoroughly impressed with the high quality of food and understood why we had to wait in line for over 15 minutes the line getting longer and longer. If you are here, this is a MUST TRY!!! read more

It's always a good sign when there's a line out the door. Had briskets on nachos with all the toppings. What I wouldn't give for a plate of it now! Friendly service, great value. Definitely worth a visit. read more

Wright's Barbecue - Brisket nachos - Southern Near Me - Johnson, Arkansas

Food was delicious and staff was awesome! If you are in the mood for great barbecue then this is the place! They also offer a free kids plate if your child is a picky eater. No complaints. They always get the job done! read more

Wright's Barbecue - Ribs, Brisket, macaroni and cheese, mashed potatoes and spicy bbq sauce. - Southern Near Me - Johnson, Arkansas

It's one of the few good barbecues in NWA always have been satisfied with them, I haven't tried much bbq places but their in my top 5 so far

Best Barbecue in Northwest Arkansas. Hands down. A must visit when in Fayetteville or Rogers

Wow. Truly the best BBQ in NWA. I am not a brisket fan but this just melts in your mouth. I ended up eating most of my husbands. The pulled pork was excellent too. Highly recommend. Nothing on the menu will disappoint. read more

We did takeout for a family dinner and it was so good! Ready and packed when I arrived for quick pick up, then tasted delicious when we got it home. The pulled pork is so moist and flavorful and it comes with 4 buns to make sandwiches. The beans are slightly spicy and very good. All the sides and sauces were good. Would recommend ordering ahead as they sell out fast. read more

In town for a work trip and saw these folks on yelp and so I went on a leap of faith and it sure did work out. Everything was wonderful from the food to the atmosphere to the service!! read more

Had the most horrible brisket it was nothing but fat and edible. We called them and tell them and ask if we could bring it back and they said no they had the best brisket around and that was just too bad. So I will not go there and I will not recommend them. The worst part is it was for my mother's 89th birthday party and we spent a lot of money and then they treat us that way. read more

Simply the best brisket I've ever eaten. The only place I've been that is close was a shack in Texas. This place does brisket as good as anyplace in the country and it is remarkably consistent. The ribs are good also. They are "Texas style" so basically only salt and pepper and not a KC or Memphis style rub or glaze. The pulled pork is solid if not spectacular. On Saturdays they have a LIMITED number of beef spare ribs that are incredible. They ARE expensive but one fed me 2 meals and I can eat some bbq. They have a cool dish called a Rocketman that is brisket and bacon burnt ends loaded on mashed potatoes. Oh. Yeah. Bacon burnt ends. Heaven. Also they make their sausage in house and their Jalapeno Cheddar is as good as any you will ever have. Go eat here. I challenge you. read more