Hank Ellis

So I've ate here twice. The reason I gave it a 5 star is because the first time I ate was amazing. Exactly what great Texas barbecue should be. The second time there was a few issues. But as a human, I make mistakes. So I'm gonna go off the first time. It's a really great place barbecue in itself is expensive. This place is pretty reasonable. All together. It's a great time. And I would definitely recommend

Jason Plainview

I was born and raised in Texas, and let me tell you — I’ve chased good barbecue from the Panhandle to the Gulf, from the Hill Country to the Piney Woods, little backroad smokers to the big legendary spots. Brisket joints, rib shacks, sausage temples, you name it… if there was smoke rising, I was there. And after all those miles and plates, this place stands at the top for me. The brisket here? Melts like butter, bark that snaps with flavor, and smoke that hits deep without ever getting harsh. The ribs don’t fall off the bone — they pull just right, the way real Texas ribs should. Sausage is house-made perfection, juicy with that snap when you bite in. And the sides? Not an afterthought — someone’s putting love into those, too. Service always feels like family welcoming you to the table. Place stays clean, atmosphere is pure Texas, and every visit reminds me why I keep coming back instead of chasing the next big name. There are a lot of great barbecue joints in this state — it’s kind of our thing. But after eating my way across just about every corner, I can say without hesitation: this is my favorite barbecue in all of Texas.

MARK ROGERS

Absolutely EXCEPTIONAL! We were invited to join friends, since we never considered dining there, despite passing by countless times. What a surprise! My wife had the chicken pot pie, and it was an unbelievably large portion, made with puff pastry and fried tenders, very delicious. The brisket pot roast portion was enough for 2 man size meals, and better than grandma ever made. This place has it all, bbq section…including with beef ribs at a great price, a bar area, a separate fine dining area with select your steak (with wagyu beef selections), a butcher shop, and with the merger of Horizon 76 menu, there is something for everyone. The service was incredible! The chef even spent time talking to us at our table. They have a large outside patio dining area also….too much for us to take it all in our first time. The pricing is very accommodating in today’s economy. We WILL DEFINITELY BE RETURNING to TRY ALL MENUE ITEMS and dining areas. Mark Rogers

Giovanna Spinale

Boston, MA girl here. I have never had real Texas BBQ...OutPost36 is absolutely fantastic! The food was amazing with generous portions that left us more than satisfied. The staff went above and beyond to make our visit enjoyable. A special shoutout to Trevor, who was incredibly informative, checked on us throughout our meal, and patiently answered all of our questions. He’s truly an asset to the company. Ribs, hushpuppies, fried okra, brisket, turkey, sausage....fried twinkies......WE ATE SO MUCH FOOD. We’ll definitely be back and highly recommend this spot to anyone looking for great food and excellent service!

Jason Miyashiro

There is a very special reason why I celebrated my 50th birthday with my friends and family at OUTPOST 36! Chef Dwight has mastered BBQ and his friendly staff, Sam, Josh (who will give you the shirt off his back) and Trevor take it to the next level of flavor and service. Chef Dwight has been all over the country trying all the best BBQ joints and has turned OUTPOST 36 and its sister restaurant Horizon 76 into the perfect amalgamation of everything he loves about BBQ. The smoked beef tenderloin is my absolute favorite and I’ve never had anything like it before. The smoke ring is always executed beautifully and it’s tender beyond belief. The brisket and pork ribs are juicy and fall off the bone with good body. The Friday and Saturday only Dino Ribs are a must. Our dog loves the bone when we’re done. The sides are delicious and not overly salty. The slaw and potato salad pair perfectly with all the meats. You can’t go wrong with any of the sides. The fried cherry pie and banana pudding are my favorites to finish. What’s even more spectacular is that anything fried is fried in beef tallow. That’s a game changer for us!! The vibe and atmosphere is relaxing and proud of its Americana! There are no disappointments here. We still discover new things every time and the burgers call to me everyday. The bourbon glazed smokehouse burger is the best I’ve had because it’s pretty and absolutely delicious. Thank you to the entire staff at OUTPOST 36 for the warm smile and well wishes. Also, go say hi to Jordan in The Market at Outpost attached to the dining area. He will guide you through all his premium cuts. You can’t beat the quality and price!!!

+15

Kenneth Coulter

Texas BBQ & Southern Hospitality = Outpost 36. Everything is simply amazing. As a person who knows phenomenal food and fantastic customer service, let me tell you, whatever my expectations were, the team at Outpost 36 exceeded them from the moment we walked into the restaurant. My family and I met Mr. Dwight Dowell and instantly claimed him as one of our own. We tried several items on the menu and were treated to a few tasty samples. Tender meats, savory sides, delicious desserts, more-than-generous portion sizes, and service with a smile and a hug. We left with our stomachs and our hearts full. This was hands down the best dining experience we've had in a long time. P.S. I already know what I'm ordering the next time we come!!!

Sarah Monty

You really can not ask for a better place! The best BBQ place I’ve ever eaten at-hands down! The owner served us and was so friendly. Got to hear some of the story of how the place started , it was pretty neat. My friends and I went for my brother’s birthday and it did not disappoint. I’m super pleased with the food and taste - it’s like my taste buds were having a little dance inside my mouth. My favorite dish was the brisket and elote con creama. Loved loved loved this place. I will for sure be going back!

+5

Victor “victor justice”

I was having a birthday and was thinking about what D Magazine BBQ place try. I didn’t feel like making a drive and spending a a lot of money with the family going, so I looked closer to home. I stumbled on this place that I’ve never heard of before and I hit the jackpot. 1. I love the interior and exterior of the place and atmosphere, place was warm and employees inviting. 2. Family Meal was priced right. 3. The ribs were a hit and so tender, sliding off the bone. One kiddo said it’s these best rig they ever had. I wouldn’t go that far, it was good. 4. Brisket was good. 5. Star of the show was the turkey, it was moist and flavorful, that’s hard to do. 6. Sides- liked the beans and ellote corn, Mac and cheese was okay. Overall this is a good BBQ place and we definitely will be back to try more delicious offerings. They only knock was my wife asked for a container to take home liquid filled beans and a worker had to check with a manager before giving the correct container for it, that was strange or too cost conscious.

Rachael B

Pleasant surprise finding good BBQ not too far from home. We ordered a family meal, which they brought to us on 2 trays. No plates. It had brisket (hiding under the bread in the photo), ribs and turkey. It came with 3 sides and 3 banana puddings. For our sides we chose Mac and cheese, elote and beans. Beans tasted great but were too soupy. Meat was flavorful and cooked well. Nice spot, well go back, and hopefully gets plates next time. Seating was comfortable and atmosphere was nice.

The sides were the best part. The meat wasn’t very flavorful and the brisket tasted like something I can microwave. It looks a lot better than it taste.

I would have to agree with the general comments. The merge of Horizon 76 has really changed this restaurant, I have noticed that there has been a significant change in both the quality of food and the service, to the point where I went twice after the merge and given the price point I’m spending I do not plan on returning. The quality of meats were very dry, supply seems more limited earlier in the day even with similar amount of people in the door, online orders are a mess, and the service is out of place for what I used to enjoy as a casual good barbecue restaurant. I feel like Outpost was just finally getting the recognition it deserved and then a tough decision was made to combine restaurants and now Outpost is just a shell of what it used to be for the market price barbecue is at today. I am sorry this review is so blunt but I am hoping to go back again when there are some significant changes.

TJ Smooth

Mixed reviews for this restaurant. The turkey was moist and flavorful and the jalapeño sausage was great too. Also, the mac n cheese and fried okra were really good. However, when I eat BBQ in Texas, it’s all about the brisket. And unfortunately, this place serves the driest brisket I’ve ever had! It was crumbling because there was no fat and no moisture. Super disappointing. The restaurant is nice, but the setup is weird and our waitress wasn’t very useful. So, while some things were very good about Outpost 36, I just can’t recommend a bbq place with bad brisket.

+2

Stephen Parker

New BBQ restaurant in Keller TX area. Pretty good but still in start-up training phase. Sausage was average nothing special. Ribs and brisket were pretty good but very salty. Potato salad was dry. Cole slaw was good. BBQ sauce was not thick enough too runny for me. Bread should have been Texas toast. Atmosphere was nice but very bright for a BBQ place. Service was excellent, chef took care of us on an order issue. Hoping for better experience on our second visit. I'm sure these are growing pains. Recommend and Good enough for a visit.

+8

Gracie Foote

Im very sad to write this, but since the merge, the food has been super different. The ribs were dry and just tasted like smoke. The turkey, which was always my favorite, also had no flavor and just tasted like smoke. The sausage was still very good. The white sauce was served to me warm and was like gelatinous goo, and tasted nothing like white sauce (as some from Alabama). The service was excellent as always, but the food has gone downhill. Last time I went it was excellent and flavorful. For the price I paid incredibly dissatisfied

L

Update: We were fans went multiple times a week. But they merged with the restaurant next door and they removed all the reciept discounts and even the kids eat free its now dine in only. I honestly doubt well be back. They literally messed with perfection. Also they preach seed oil free but its not. Their kids chicken nuggets have seed oils in batter yes they are fried in tallow. But when someone's allergic to seed oil it matters. We are fans and now come back every week. We love that its seed oil free. We are so happy we found this hidden gem. Went for trivia night

Samuel A

I come here often. Today’s experience was so disgusting I could not believe I was served these burgers and I won’t be coming back. All undercooked and dripping blood the more I got to the center. They started their new menu since combining with Horizon and I realized the prices were raised to cover all the staff they brought over. You no longer get your own food they bring it you but also gave me a buzzer . Also looks like the side portion got smaller. I’m glad I didn’t tip. $77 for this is criminal.