The food was amazingly good. I had a large BBQ potato with the most tender turkey I’ve had in my life. The peanut butter pie was somehow rich and light at the same time. The service was super friendly. Would have been 5 stars all around but I get tired of seeing political signs where ever I go. Less

Came back home to Magnolia after 40 years. Took my wife and family to TMP to enjoy some good old fashioned BBQ from people who know how to do it right. The hospitality is exceptional, as is the food. You can't go wrong here. Less

Took the family here for a late lunch while in town. Fantastic brisket and pulled pork. Fried okra was perfect. Wife said the hot pork sandwich was tender and tasted great. Will definitely be returning whenever in the area. Less

We have enjoyed the Meeting Place BBQ many times. The meats are always amazing and could be competitive in any cook off competition. Ribs are fabulous! Less

We tried eat meat and everything was amazing!! The owner even brought us out some turkey because it was the only thing we hadn’t tried and it was the juiciest turkey I have ever had. Ribs fell off the bone! We will definitely be back! Less

Had one of the best dining experiences ever. Food was 10/10 as well as the atmosphere and customer service. Our server was super friendly and the owner took the time to come check on us as well. This kind of service is so hard to find nowadays and couldn't be more welcomed. Less

I ordered the stuffed baked potato, but this one was special. The potato was deep fried.OMG Outstanding! Their chips and queso appetizer was on point and my spouse had the brisket, ribs and sausage. I tasted the sausage and brisket. AWESOME The waitstaff was attentive and it was "service with a smile" Clean establishment, country decor. We will be back Less

We went to The Meating Place last week for the first time, and were so impressed with the quality and flavor/taste of the meats, that we went back again this week and already planning another trip back. I have a feeling this will be a new regular stop for us. Their taste/flavor of their steaks blow the ones at the regular grocery store out of the water! No comparison! And they are so tender! The deli meat (ham, roast beef, bologna) were fantastic. There pork products (Italian sausage, brats, chorizo) were amazing. You can't get much fresher near than what they have and it's nice knowing it's not pumped with preservatives and other chemicals. The staff are super helpful and so hard working. Highly recommend! Less

We want to give a huge thank you to the staff that waited on us today we had a large group and the service was amazing , friendly and prompt. The best bbq in town everything was delicious !! Less

Nice folks and really delicious food! One of the best briskets I’ve ever had. Do recommend their pinto beans. They are amazing… and their turkey is the best!!! Less

I really appreciate ya'll allowing us a little extra time after closing. That Veteran has been my best buddy for about 15 years, and he lives in Idaho. I hadn't seen him is 6 years. That time meant so much to us. Thank you all so much. Less

Love this place; best chicken fried steak I've ever had. Mac-n-cheese is good, so is the tea. Customer service is exceptional. Love the Texas decor. Have to drive 40 mins to get here, but it's well worth the time. Less

Really enjoyed the bbq here. I like the choice between baked beans or pinto beans. The coleslaw is a homemade twist that will surprise your tastebuds. The bbq has a hickory mesquite mix. You can taste the smoke flavor but it is not over powering. I had the brisket and turkey plate. The green beans were really good as well. Less

Sooooo good! And not just BBQ! Huge menu, delicious specials, everything made fresh to order. Get there early because they do run out of stuff, and don't be in a hurry it's all made fresh! We will ho back here often! Less

10/10!! The barbecue pulled pork potato was EVERYTHING!! It was such a huge portion, but I could not stop eating it because it was beyond delicious! This is the best barbecue place I’ve been to!! Everything was cooked to perfection. All the employees were so nice and patient since it was my first time here. I loved the environment and I appreciated employees coming to our table and asking if everything was good. I honestly wish I could come here every day of the week to try everything they have to offer! I would highly recommend this place again and again! Less

Omg the brisket and pork ribs just melt in your mouth! So delicious, very friendly staff and total country goodness atmosphere. Thank you, Buddy, for all the scrupulous samples, it was "on point," for sure. So good, I am trying to find someone who hasn't had lunch yet (1:30) to take some too. Yum yum, yummy❣️❣️❣️ Less

The Meating Place BBQ is the best BBQ in Texas! If you have to go out of your way to get there, you will not be disappointed! My family loves this place! Less

I did not expect my life to change today but it has. I may have to move to Magnolia because the ribs and sauce are that dang good. My first bite was transcendent. The potato salad was cold and flavorful and the beans were hot and well seasoned and if you put em together on the spoon u can hear a angel sing a little lullaby when u eat it. Shelby did not lie; the ribs were the right choice. Thank you, Shelby Less

The owner was no nice and the smell when you first walk in was amazing. My mother and I was told that this place had some good barbecue. We were so pleased Less

Fantastic place for some great BBQ. Their sauce is delicious as well as their meats. I always get their moist chopped beef sandwich and it always tastes incredible. Also try their green beans, they are to die for! Shout out to Shelby as well for being such a fantastic manager and caring for her clients. Definitely try this place out! 20/10 Less

I love The Meating Place! The food is delicious, and everyone there is super nice and very attentive to their customers. You can't get any better service anywhere. Less

A nice gentleman name Buddy, came out and greeted us. Much appreciation for the hospitality. Great food and kind folks. Great afternoon ride to eat some great BBQ at The Meating Place, in Magnolia Tx Road 1hr 40min to get here and it was well worth it. Always nice to take a scenic route to a new place to eat and then the place ,food and people are great. Today was a Win Win. Thanks Buddy,Shelby and Jaden  . Highly suggested. Definitely putting this place on the route to stop and eat in the future. Less

The front of house was so welcoming! The food was delicious and the AC cooled restaurant made it all the better on the hot day. The next visit I’ll leave room for the mouth drooling dessert ! Less

Excellent food and the most tender brisket you'll EVER eat! The baked beans, green beans and coleslaw were delicious. Friendly people and a good atmosphere, this place has it all. Less

Had an amazing experience Shelby was very helpful and a delight to be around. The food was so delicious and the atmosphere very welcoming and felt like home . Less

A, B, C, and D here! We visited this passing through town. The food was delicious! Brisket was super tender and moist. Mac & cheese was a hearty portion and perfect. Fried okra was crispy outside, yummy inside. Definitely my favorite side item. The staff was so nice. The owner, Buddy, came out and greeted us. Much appreciation for the hospitality. Great food and kind folks. Highly suggested. Less

Loved the pork quesadilla, amazing! And best ribs I've ever had. 8 y.o reports it's the best mac n cheese in his life, and he's tried a lot. Friendly service Less

Great brisket and ribs. Green beans were very good. Deserts were great. My kid said the Mac n cheese was the best he ever had, and he's had Mac n cheese is 15 states and 6 countries. Highly recommend. Great friendly service as well, they were busy but still very helpful and friendly. Less

Went through the drive thru. Got the one meat plate. Sliced brisket. Mouth watering delicious. The sides I picked were the coleslaw and pinto beans. Didn't care fir the slaw only cuz it wasn't traditional kind. It wasn't made with Mayo but with a vinaigrette. I'm sure some of you would like that but not me. I'll know next time not to order that side. Otherwise DAMN the flavor and tenderness of the brisket was divine! 😋 Less

Food is amazing as always! Shelby was very helpful and was walking around checking on everyone making sure everyone was okay and didn’t need anything! Peach cobbler is amazing! Turkey and jalapeño sausage was amazing! 100% recommend this place! GET THE CORN! Less

I wanted to take the time to say just how much I appreciate the integrity and dedication to customer service from the staff at The Meating Place. I placed a large takeout order to take to a family Easter gathering. Upon arrival at the gathering, I realized I was missing the potato salad and one pound of brisket from my order. I called the Meating Place and talked to Shelby, the manager. She was genuinely apologetic, told me this was “unacceptable,” and not only refunded me for the missing items within 10 minutes but told me if I was driving back by the restaurant later that day, she would give us the brisket, potato salad, and all the fixings as a complimentary gift to make up for the inconvenience, or offered me a future credit for another day. She asked if I would give her about 30 minutes heads up to make sure it was fresh and warm when we picked it up. Wow! We also own a small business, and I've often said we are all human and make mistakes, but how we remedy those mistakes sets us apart. The Meating Place went above and beyond in making sure they remedied the mistake, and that is huge in my book. We LOVE their food - the ribs and green beans are our favorites! Everything we’ve ordered has always been fantastic, but making sure it was known they cared about our experience and were genuinely apologetic for the order error made me want to tell our community about their integrity and dedication to 100% customer satisfaction. It's hard to find these days, so when you do - shout it from the rooftops! Thank you, Shelby and the staff at The Meating Place, for the phenomenal food and customer service!!! Less

Once we started coming here we have come back every week since. The people are amazing. Ashley is so much fun and gives amazing customer service. Not to mention fun conversation. The food by far beats any BBQ we have ever had. Less

Food and service is amazing! Had an longer than usual wait on my order a week ago, Bud and Shelby made sure I was taken care of an next order was perfect. Make sure to try something different on your visit and must have the baked beans and fried okra they are amazing!!! Less

We chose takeout today! I ordered their Holy Smoke Quesadillas. They are Amazing and they are always fresh!! I have had other items prior to today’s purchase and I must say everything I have had has been spot on and delicious!! The order taker Shelby deserves a raise!! She did an excellent job upselling additional items, she was able to give us information about each product we had questions about! She delivered friendly and fast service with a smile. My occupational background is in customer service, so I was especially appreciative of her excellent customer service. To add, the manager also offered a sample of their delicious brisket while we waited on our order. Thanks again for your absolutely fantastic customer service!! Your Repeat and Feeling Valued Customer Tisa J Less

This is our first time in Texsas visiting family, and we wanted to try some good BBQ. My Fiancee found this place on Google reviews, and it did not disappoint! The owner and staff were excellent. Their hospitality made this dining experience even more incredible. We were well taken care of. They truly appreciated our business and made us feel very comfortable. The owner checked on us several times, gave a free cookie to our kids and told them a couple of great "Dad" jokes. The food was outstanding!!! We shared a three meat plate (ribs, pulled pork and turkey) and chose the beans and mac and cheese. It came with jalapeños, onions , pickles, and a couple sides of bread. All three meats were exceptional, but the ribs were my favorite. The rub they use on them is one of the best I have had, and the meat fell off the bone. Another person in our party had the loaded bake potato with burnt ends, which was massive. He said it was incredible. We ordered Caramel cheesecake and banana pudding to go; both desserts are a must-have. The decor and atmosphere are fun and the restaurant is very clean. If you are visiting in Magnolia and looking for a fun BBQ place with great food, this is a "Must Do"! Less

Staff is friendly, courteous, & personable, Treats you like a guest in their home. The food is unbelievably good and rivaled only by the folks that work there. Less

Great first time at The Meating Place BBQ! Was in the area visiting family and we decided to have lunch here because of the other awesome reviews. The staff we interacted with were so nice and definitely had the southern hospitality charm. We ordered the ribs, brisket, pulled pork, rib bombs, fried sausage bites, potato salad, & Mac and cheese. All were great but the star of the show were the ribs!!!!! We met Buddy which was so fun because we saw so many reviews about his kindness and generosity. It was like meeting a local celeb. He was so great to meet and even gave our party of 4 an extra rib to try and it was AMAZING! Highly recommend stopping by and trying this place. Less

We went here for lunch after golf on my birthday. The food was great & the owner stopped by our table for a few minutes before we left. Would recommend this restaurant & we’ll be back next time we’re in the area. Less

We live a couple of hours from Magnolia and have been meeting family here on Sundays. This is world class brisket!! Very tender with nice smoke ring. Sausage is good and pulled pork is incredible. Stuffed baked potatoes are awesome!! Restaurant is very clean and counter staff very attentive. Well worth the stop. You won’t be disappointed!! Less

Awesome small town BBQ joint with a great atmosphere and true small town service and charm. We brought a baseball team, 11 10 year olds and families and everyone was well pleased. Wonderful place. Less

The burger and spiral wedge fries were delicious. Definitely fresh beef. The staff was very friendly and had great recommendations for my next visit and I enjoyed the live music. It wasn't so loud that it was overpowering either. I also like that they offer a variety of fresh new takes on bbq. That's rare in a bbq restaurant. I'll definitely be back. Less

I would give this place a million stars if I could. My husband, granddaughter and I went there. Everyone is so sweet. And the owner Mr. Buddy is such sweetie he came and talked to us and even gave our granddaughter a cookie. Their food is absolutely amazing!! And the hospitality you will never find another place like it. We will be back. Less