Lockhart Smokehouse

One of the best barbecues I've had in the Dallas area! Lockhart Smokehouse has a simple menu, but they get everything right. The brisket was beyond juicy, and the flavor was great. All of the other sides were really good, and I was especially a fan of the spicy pickles. The service is kind of a pick up and serve yourself situation, but the workers are glad to help you make choices in the menu. Despite it being a quiet night, the manager showed great attention to caring for his place. Finally the decorations are nice. On one wall you get a combination of Texan decor and the history of the place, and on the other just a nicely decorated bar. While the price is high, it is rightly so for a place well kept in downtown Plano, and the food is delicious.

Like stepping back to an era that no longer exists and tantalizing your taste buds to food that has been made with love from the house made bacon wrapped poppers to the brisket and smoked short ribs topped off by house made blue cheese coleslaw and the icing on top off that food coma are their brisket devil eggs!! WOW! Texas knows how to do BBQ.

Lockhart is always a stop over when in Dallas. The Plano location has the Loaded Potato. You will be loaded up after eating it. The food is consistently good. The service is always friendly. The Lockhart in Bishop Arts District is a nice treat. You get to walk around the neighborhood and see the stores and bars.