9 Must-Visit Barbeque Spots in Bryan, TX
Whether you prefer it with or without sauce, grilled or smoked, chopped or sliced, one thing we can all agree on is that Texas does it best.
We’re talking about barbeque, of course! Here in the Brazos Valley we like to keep things low and slow, and we’re not afraid to get our hands a little messy. Discover the best barbeque spots in Bryan, Texas – known for their mouthwatering flavors and rich history.
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![BBQ Plate From All The King's Men featuring two BBQ sandwiches, coleslaw, mac n cheese, and pickles](https://destination-bryan.imgix.net/images/all-the-kings-men.jpeg?auto=compress%2Cformat&fit=max&position=50%2050&q=80&w=320&s=1fe1a4857dbaa54873027731f493adf5 320w, https://destination-bryan.imgix.net/images/all-the-kings-men.jpeg?auto=compress%2Cformat&fit=max&position=50%2050&q=80&w=540&s=87c1fd947a89dc3a94856a3515cd55fd 540w, https://destination-bryan.imgix.net/images/all-the-kings-men.jpeg?auto=compress%2Cformat&fit=max&position=50%2050&q=80&w=768&s=7697c44194fe6bc5279bb0128399503c 768w, https://destination-bryan.imgix.net/images/all-the-kings-men.jpeg?auto=compress%2Cformat&fit=max&position=50%2050&q=80&w=1024&s=183f6ac41fb511aedd39e7a61a58c8ec 1024w, https://destination-bryan.imgix.net/images/all-the-kings-men.jpeg?auto=compress%2Cformat&fit=max&position=50%2050&q=80&w=1200&s=ba4de45bbe5d6bae5fdb67b459e96e88 1200w, https://destination-bryan.imgix.net/images/all-the-kings-men.jpeg?auto=compress%2Cformat&fit=max&position=50%2050&q=80&w=1440&s=a1675ad04efadf1d2868f7cf96a4f78e 1440w)
All The King’s Men
112 South Main Street | Open Tuesday - Sunday 11:00AM-10:00PM & Friday - Saturday 11:00AM - 11:00PM
Offering a variety of craft BBQ, a diverse collection of rare bourbons and over 30 Texas beers on draft, All The King’s Men is nestled in the heart of Downtown Bryan located in a century old building that has a contemporary aesthetic with the charm of history.
Featuring the classics of brisket, turkey and pork belly, as well as some more modern barbeque additions, this BBQ spot has you covered!
MUST-HAVE DISH: Candied Pork Belly Burnt Ends, featured by Texas Monthly as one of the Best BBQ Bites in the state!
C&J Barbeque
2112 West Briargate Drive | Open Daily | Hours Vary
C&J Barbeque got its start in 1981 with Chip and Jo Manning purchasing a convenience store that catered to weary travelers and everyday folk. Upon opening, a barbeque pit was added and by 1997 the shop converted to a deli-style BBQ restaurant. Today, over 2,200 pounds of barbeque are served per day between all three of their restaurants in Bryan-College Station.
MUST-HAVE DISH: Aggie Special with 1/2 lb. Brisket, 1/4 lb. Sausage, Block of Cheese, Chunk of Onion, Pickle Spear, and Bread.
![platter of bbq, mac n cheese, green beans and bread from Franks Country Store resting on grass in Bryan TX](https://destination-bryan.imgix.net/images/Franks-Country-Store.jpg?auto=compress%2Cformat&fit=max&position=50%2050&q=80&w=320&s=8564b824c8ca59dc852a55c839ef0f7b 320w, https://destination-bryan.imgix.net/images/Franks-Country-Store.jpg?auto=compress%2Cformat&fit=max&position=50%2050&q=80&w=540&s=3068497ec00f3fd57b479ab3b6449213 540w, https://destination-bryan.imgix.net/images/Franks-Country-Store.jpg?auto=compress%2Cformat&fit=max&position=50%2050&q=80&w=768&s=5be1592ca80269e3227e51a821323ea0 768w)
Frank’s Country Store & BBQ
6497 FM 1179 | Open Monday - Saturday | Hours Vary
Frank’s Country Store is a family-owned, family-run BBQ restaurant and convenience store started by Frank and Carmen Januse in 2004. Whether you’re making a stop for a missing grocery item or dinner with friends, Frank’s offers BBQ, daily lunch specials, and more! While there’s often a crowd, there is always ample seating and fast service.
MUST-HAVE DISH: Full Slab of Ribs
J Cody’s Steak & Barbeque
3610 South College Avenue | Open Daily | Hours Vary
Opened by J. Cody Whitten in 2001, this establishment offers a grand vegetable buffet, alongside a variety of grilled, smoked, and fried meats. It’s said that there’s no secret to J. Cody’s Steak & Barbeque seasonings. Salt, pepper, garlic, and mesquite mixed with an attentive grillmaster manning Hickory pits makes for a great addition to every BBQ lover’s bucket list.
MUST-HAVE DISH: Chicken Thigh BBQ Sandwich
Lamar & Niki’s Pit Barbeque and Soul Food
2516 Texas Avenue | Open Tuesday - Saturday | 11:00AM - 4:00PM | Closed the last Saturday monthly
In 2014, Lamar and Niki Cole, fulfilled their lifelong dream of serving authentic soul food and barbeque in the Bryan area. Recently recognized by Yelp as one of the Top 100 Places To Eat In Texas For 2021, Lamar & Niki’s Pit Barbeque and Soul Food is famous for their take on traditional southern dishes like candied yams, smothered pork chops, and peach cobbler.
MUST-HAVE DISH: Sliced Brisket Plate with Buttered Greens and Candied Yams
*BBQ Plates served only on Friday & Saturday
![platter of bbq meats, cole slaw, pickles, and fries served with a beer at Martin's Place, a BBQ spot in Bryan TX](https://destination-bryan.imgix.net/images/Martins-BBQ-copy.jpg?auto=compress%2Cformat&fit=max&position=50%2050&q=80&w=320&s=e5b45afc0f21f77da53ce1eec3c9c475 320w, https://destination-bryan.imgix.net/images/Martins-BBQ-copy.jpg?auto=compress%2Cformat&fit=max&position=50%2050&q=80&w=540&s=2a4a14e151fea209df95989cbf7ad22a 540w, https://destination-bryan.imgix.net/images/Martins-BBQ-copy.jpg?auto=compress%2Cformat&fit=max&position=50%2050&q=80&w=768&s=68b0c02740746c4ed6cea8ba0ceaada3 768w, https://destination-bryan.imgix.net/images/Martins-BBQ-copy.jpg?auto=compress%2Cformat&fit=max&position=50%2050&q=80&w=1024&s=85e19942e55a3f44ecfe47db2dfff4be 1024w, https://destination-bryan.imgix.net/images/Martins-BBQ-copy.jpg?auto=compress%2Cformat&fit=max&position=50%2050&q=80&w=1200&s=0a458ae9fe792d229d6a04171c52532a 1200w, https://destination-bryan.imgix.net/images/Martins-BBQ-copy.jpg?auto=compress%2Cformat&fit=max&position=50%2050&q=80&w=1440&s=6c3d37238629577023b9689a1cef1dcd 1440w, https://destination-bryan.imgix.net/images/Martins-BBQ-copy.jpg?auto=compress%2Cformat&fit=max&position=50%2050&q=80&w=1920&s=201e159ef8c592794832b37b79bd7eb5 1920w, https://destination-bryan.imgix.net/images/Martins-BBQ-copy.jpg?auto=compress%2Cformat&fit=max&position=50%2050&q=80&w=2560&s=71e16f68e0be46b0ea4c1cfc22dcdd32 2560w, https://destination-bryan.imgix.net/images/Martins-BBQ-copy.jpg?auto=compress%2Cformat&fit=max&position=50%2050&q=80&w=3840&s=c8b4e91e677615d9dd7a5860fe78cd3d 3840w)
Martin’s Place
3403 South College Avenue | Open Tuesday - Friday | Hours Vary
Owned and operated by three generations of the Kapchinskie family in the same building, (now a Texas historical landmark) since 1925, Martin’s Place offers timeless classics of brisket, ribs, sausage and chicken. Alongside these smoked meats are options for generous portions of fried corn nuggets, mashed potatoes, coleslaw and more.
MUST-HAVE DISH: Pound of Sliced Pork with House German Potatoes and Fried Okra
What's Tha Deal BBQ
1223 North Texas Avenue | Open Thursday - Saturday 11:00AM - 7:00PM & Sunday 12:00PM - 5:00PM
Whats Tha Deal Barbeque in Bryan is an up-and-coming BBQ food truck trailer offering catering, delivery & bbq deliciousness! Their menu features sandwiches, meat plates, ribs, wraps, and more. Don't forget to try their sausage sandwich combo and the rib and brisket plate too!
MUST-HAVE DISH: Two-meat baked potato
![Top down view of a BBQ salad and a BBQ platter from The Station on 29th, a BBQ spot in Bryan, TX](https://destination-bryan.imgix.net/images/The-Station-Destination-Bryan-14.jpeg?auto=compress%2Cformat&fit=max&position=50%2050&q=80&w=320&s=b5aa138fa98ec6032598c1c600d352a6 320w, https://destination-bryan.imgix.net/images/The-Station-Destination-Bryan-14.jpeg?auto=compress%2Cformat&fit=max&position=50%2050&q=80&w=540&s=56caec423479cd7374fa2fe25a9c7959 540w, https://destination-bryan.imgix.net/images/The-Station-Destination-Bryan-14.jpeg?auto=compress%2Cformat&fit=max&position=50%2050&q=80&w=768&s=05eace3632d281235bc96a16b06af536 768w, https://destination-bryan.imgix.net/images/The-Station-Destination-Bryan-14.jpeg?auto=compress%2Cformat&fit=max&position=50%2050&q=80&w=1024&s=a92f5bdf3f79ae2eed94ad8446fa2e85 1024w, https://destination-bryan.imgix.net/images/The-Station-Destination-Bryan-14.jpeg?auto=compress%2Cformat&fit=max&position=50%2050&q=80&w=1200&s=3f4f8e4d69a50db72ed8369cb22dc68d 1200w, https://destination-bryan.imgix.net/images/The-Station-Destination-Bryan-14.jpeg?auto=compress%2Cformat&fit=max&position=50%2050&q=80&w=1440&s=ae91541d9da502a1e535c07ff3fc3bb0 1440w, https://destination-bryan.imgix.net/images/The-Station-Destination-Bryan-14.jpeg?auto=compress%2Cformat&fit=max&position=50%2050&q=80&w=1920&s=29188d953fb300840e638d2f0352d321 1920w, https://destination-bryan.imgix.net/images/The-Station-Destination-Bryan-14.jpeg?auto=compress%2Cformat&fit=max&position=50%2050&q=80&w=2560&s=dba8ce80d292f285770f0ca6f0689538 2560w, https://destination-bryan.imgix.net/images/The-Station-Destination-Bryan-14.jpeg?auto=compress%2Cformat&fit=max&position=50%2050&q=80&w=3840&s=4c964671019284336c222fdbc6b1cefa 3840w)
The Station On 29th
1720 East 29th Street | Open Monday-Thursday 11:00AM - 9:00PM & Friday-Saturday 11:00AM - 10:00PM
The Station on 29th is a relaxed, family-friendly restaurant serving up plates of mouthwatering barbecue, creative dishes, specialty cocktails, and craft beer. Enjoy barbecue salads, homemade chili, burgers, and more on their outdoor patio featuring fun games and a dog park area.
MUST-HAVE DISH: Brisket queso
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