tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3233136766970701014.post538208369206109448..comments2024-03-15T16:58:18.866-05:00Comments on Full Custom Gospel BBQ: Sonny Bryan's Smokehousesmokemasteronehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13060574775769962975noreply@blogger.comBlogger18125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3233136766970701014.post-56362494016656674452013-02-19T09:43:09.056-06:002013-02-19T09:43:09.056-06:00I'm some what of a BBQ snob - I love good BBQ ...I'm some what of a BBQ snob - I love good BBQ and hate bad BBQ with a passion. Folks this is bad BBQ!!! Dry, no fats, no flavor profile. Nothing I've come to expect from Good BBQ. If you have to dip the pork or the brisket in the not so great sauce (tastes like its out of a bottle) just to get a little moisture something is wrong. 5 times we've been and not once have I seen a smoke ring. <br /><br />Do not waste your time or your money!<br /><br />GMDGeekhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05944370232000681918noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3233136766970701014.post-31897617790693473642012-12-29T12:06:43.395-06:002012-12-29T12:06:43.395-06:00Anonymous - I have given this joint too many chanc...Anonymous - I have given this joint too many chances already. It's just not good. Not in the West End, not on Lovers and not even the Original.BBQ Snobhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13823666726747359204noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3233136766970701014.post-36879822737350843362012-12-29T11:50:56.670-06:002012-12-29T11:50:56.670-06:00You need to go back - the original location has th...You need to go back - the original location has the BEST brisket! This place is 4 stars. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3233136766970701014.post-36935119220685243552012-12-11T21:52:49.032-06:002012-12-11T21:52:49.032-06:00In terms of flavor, Sonny Bryan's has become f...In terms of flavor, Sonny Bryan's has become fast food barbecue.The Barbecue Fiendhttp://barbecuefiend.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3233136766970701014.post-55953875747478674652012-03-17T09:48:39.373-05:002012-03-17T09:48:39.373-05:00Anonymous - Where else have you tried in Dallas? S...Anonymous - Where else have you tried in Dallas? Sonny Bryan's is no longer a good example. What are your thoughts on Meshack's, Pecan Lodge, Mac's, Lockhart Smokehouse?BBQ Snobhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13823666726747359204noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3233136766970701014.post-43954714387487049062012-03-17T09:44:42.573-05:002012-03-17T09:44:42.573-05:00Here is a secret - DALLAS BBQ IS BAD. Period. No f...Here is a secret - DALLAS BBQ IS BAD. Period. No flavor. If SBBBQ is as good as it gets in Dallas, skip it and run down to Llano or Austin and get something worth eating. I moved here from Amarillo and am so so so so disappointed in ALL Dallas BBQ.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3233136766970701014.post-28334018644758840312012-01-23T18:20:31.327-06:002012-01-23T18:20:31.327-06:00Yep, nothing good lasts forever. It's a real s...Yep, nothing good lasts forever. It's a real shame, too because I'd been a loyal SB customer since the middle 60's. I stopped going after Sonny died and the quality took a nosedive.Twinwillownoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3233136766970701014.post-87555183540639188362011-01-02T15:24:00.871-06:002011-01-02T15:24:00.871-06:00Ate there today, for the first time. AND last time...Ate there today, for the first time. AND last time. Awful. The onion rings were WAY overcooked, and tasted as though they'd been cooked in sewing machine oil. Ribs were tough and burnt. Never again.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3233136766970701014.post-15362897714033008092010-03-26T19:20:55.564-05:002010-03-26T19:20:55.564-05:00I think other locations are better. The Richardso...I think other locations are better. The Richardson locale is not bad. Brisket is decent when you're not the first in the door that day. Friday special can be a fun one. Pig out platter of pulled pork, sausage, and ribs is good food. I don't think its 5 star but certainly not 1. Again, better than Inwood.BBQJEDInoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3233136766970701014.post-25544771559312418882010-01-28T11:00:46.761-06:002010-01-28T11:00:46.761-06:0020 years ago SB was the best and not it is not eve...20 years ago SB was the best and not it is not even as good as soulmans which sucks.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3233136766970701014.post-53975982588642837372010-01-21T07:31:43.328-06:002010-01-21T07:31:43.328-06:00Let me began by saying that I strongly disagree wi...Let me began by saying that I strongly disagree with you. I have been going there for 34 years with my son when he was young and continue to do so with my grandson .They continue to have Alberto cooking who worked directly with Sonny as his cook and he has shared with me in the past that nothing has changed. The food is incredible and the service and staff is outstanding. Their reputation is well deserved.I know of a neighbor here in town who I hear loves the place as her favorite BBQ place by the name of Mrs. Bush. I say she has great taste! Long live Sonny Bryan’s BBQ !Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3233136766970701014.post-31149840776539171392010-01-20T13:04:14.527-06:002010-01-20T13:04:14.527-06:00You know, the people who are slamming this place p...You know, the people who are slamming this place probably actually LIKE Dickeys so can we really trust their judgement? I still completely enjoy their food and it is hard to find a restaurant that gives you that little extra in customer service too. All of their places give superb service along with a full history and wonderful food. I will always continue to eat here and try to squeeze myself into a desk before I give up and sit in my truck. What no one ever said eating there once a week was good for your waist line.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3233136766970701014.post-31177151056146258122009-09-18T19:29:39.030-05:002009-09-18T19:29:39.030-05:00I agree this location isn't worth bothering wi...I agree this location isn't worth bothering with, but I'm curious about the other outposts. I've eaten at the downtown location several times because it's near work, and it's better than Inwood. Still mediocre, but not bad enough to rule out an occasional visit. Stay away from the smokeless pulled pork. I think the ribs are the best bet there, though I do use a lot of sauce. I tried downtown before Inwood, and I couldn't even believe Inwood was the same chain.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3233136766970701014.post-84532522840923622852009-09-16T11:30:19.326-05:002009-09-16T11:30:19.326-05:00First I'd like to apologize to Daniel for not ...First I'd like to apologize to Daniel for not checking the review of SB's before venturing there, but I got what was coming to me: one terrible meal.<br /><br />One rainy Saturday afternoon, being lazy from Friday night and having watched a two-hour special about BBQ on the Travel Channel, my boyfriend and I decided we needed some cue, ASAP. Since we live near Inwood, we decided to give Sonny Bryan's a try, mostly out of laziness to go somewhere farther away. I ordered the ribs and no sides (we had to get mashed potatoes and corn from Popeye's). I've honestly had jerky that was juicer and with more flavor than those dried out dog treats. Even with the sauce, that I'll admit was tasty, I still couldn't make it through a whole one. And I am NOT a picky eater by any means. They were so bad, I went hungry instead of trying to gnaw my way through them. We will never go back! <br /><br />To make matters worse, I didn't go inside, so I apparently missed the only good thing about the place - the interior!Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00003820222830503634noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3233136766970701014.post-59487119286927478372009-09-04T12:29:54.135-05:002009-09-04T12:29:54.135-05:00I was in Dallas for a hockey game (I know!) this p...I was in Dallas for a hockey game (I know!) this past spring. I was craving Texas BBQ and after some research I thought that Sonny's would be the one to try. Well I ordered a pulled pork sandwich and was quite disappointed. My own pulled pork is 100x better. Now I see that a change in ownership/management may have had something to the downward spiral of the joint.<br /><br />Just found your blog and will be reading often for my next trip to Texas. <br /><br />Hope you all have a great long weekend.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3233136766970701014.post-81794167792566493482009-06-16T21:41:55.459-05:002009-06-16T21:41:55.459-05:00Amen. This place has become a bit of a joke among ...Amen. This place has become a bit of a joke among locals. I've complained to them about their food but they really don't seem to care. They acted as if I had a problem. Arrogance can only take you so far.<br /><br />It's sad that so many out-of-towners are lured into this clip joint.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3233136766970701014.post-67825708447705999522009-06-04T11:58:41.187-05:002009-06-04T11:58:41.187-05:00As the "Coworker" who went with you...I ...As the "Coworker" who went with you...I have to say, I *WANTED* it to be good. I really did.<br />It was not. <br />The potato salad was some of the worst i've ever had (honestly, much better from a bin at Albertsons)<br />And the chopped beef was just bland, so i resolved to adding more and more sauce (also helped with moisture)<br />I have to admit, i was disappointed. <br />The FEEL of the place is much better than the food of the place...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3233136766970701014.post-30055115619707083102009-06-03T19:43:24.660-05:002009-06-03T19:43:24.660-05:00When Sonny sold SBBBQ, the City left 'em alone...When Sonny sold SBBBQ, the City left 'em alone. A couple of days after Sonny's funeral, the Health Department came in and shut 'em down, making them scrape off 30 years of smoky grease clinging to all the surfaces.<br /><br />Never been the same.PM Summerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08841490283131875648noreply@blogger.com