Reviews Pit-master Bar-b-que

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Nicole Stucchi
+5
The Baked potato with brisket on top is Heaven!!! All of there food is delicious, but that potato comes to me in my dreams! ��
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Patricia Gibson-Williams
+5
If my 10 year old son says that it gets a 5 star review, well then it gets a 5 star review. He even did a video review. But it won't let me share it. He wants to start a blog reviewing things from his perspective. (His mama just has to learn how) So we started doing some videos and this was our 2nd attempt. If you go to my page to find it, please be kind because we are both still learning. Everything was really delicious and the service was excellent.
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Jimmy Holley
+5
They are the best barbecue place I have eaten at in the Conroe, Willis, Woodlands spring area.
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Bartholomew Harris Jr.
+5
Just moved here a month ago, been to like 3 other BBQ places.. It's by far the best that I have had so far hands down! Great service, friendly... Me and my wife will most definitely be coming back!!!
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Kris Rose
+5
Delicious! I got the brisket and sausage combo with cole slaw and onion rings and peach cobbler to go. It was all very tasty and my server was friendly and efficient.
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Karen Weaver Vance
+5
Best BBQ around and potato salad and coleslaw are phenomenal. Any chance you would share the ingredients for these PitMaster?
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Dawn Kirshy
+5
Food is always on point and service is great so glad I live so close
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Chris Thomas
+5
First time eating there great food great service great atmosphere
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Katherine Gural
+5
Baked stuffed Potatoes are phenomenal! Sliced brisket is So tender and delicious!
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Jeff Keith
+5
I am usually not a big BBQ fan, but, I my family and I got a sample of almost everything and it was really good. Thanks, and the servers were nice! Yeehaw!
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Royfact
+4
I can't say whether it is the best in the Woodlands, but I liked my lunch fare just fine. The chopped brisket came on a very nice bun, and the loaded potato was great as well. The place stays busy, but still I was provided very good service. The dining area isn't huge but it makes the grade as a standard Texas BBQ joint with plenty of interesting knick knacks to look at while you're eating.
Apr 20, 2018
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Malynda
+3.5
It was a great place for the bar b que sauce was delious. we had the texan big sandwich with the onion rings were crisp on top and made a good toich
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Sep 18, 2016
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Wayne Stevens
+3.5
I have now made three trips to Texas in the past four years, but, somehow, I neglected to try any barbecue during my first two excursions to the Lone Star State. I made sure not to make the same escape thrice.

My original lunch plans were a bit uncertain before I made the official decision to feast on some hopefully delicious smoked meat. After killing some time in my hotel room by mindlessly flipping through various day-time cable programs and occasionally remarking on the dingy quality of the red-tinged carpet, my buddy and I decided to ditch our suffocating quarters and get some grub. A brief detour led us inside a comic book store, more like a geek sanctuary, before we both became overwhelmed by the overpriced memorabilia and underwhelmed by the merchandise itself.

I contemplated grabbing Vietnamese in order to introduce my friend to the magical simplicity of pho, but I quickly ditched the idea once I saw a sign advertising barbecue sold from what appeared to be a modest shack. For some reason, the more casual, if not dilapidated, a barbecue joint looks the more I assume it will be worth a visit. For the record, this is not a winning formula.

However, upon turning around the corner, we soon discovered that the advertisement was not associated in any way with the shack whose exterior it hung from. And so, we drove through a labyrinth of businesses within a never-ending sea of parking spaces in an aimless pursuit of this presumably nearby barbecue joint. A quick search on my compadre’s phone revealed that the business’s location was not remotely close to this concrete wasteland. Okay, now what?

I parked my vehicle to determine whether we would trek across town as part of some spontaneous quest for the ‘Holy Smoker’. Interestingly enough, a glance in my rearview mirror revealed an establishment advertising none other than barbecue within a stone’s throw of our position.

The business’ name didn’t do much to win me over (Pit Master BBQ & Café just seems a bit too bland to me), and neither did its stereotypically Texas décor (e.g. lone star emblems adorning furniture fixtures, guns positioned along various stretches of wall, cowhide-printed tabletops, obnoxiously-colored cowboy boots...the works). Butttttt…I would be remiss if I didn’t divulge the fact that such skepticism was a bit dispelled upon being greeted by a rather attractive, young woman.

I know…I know what you’re all thinking, “Wayne, how could you sink so low? We come here to know what you think of a restaurant's food and service, not whether or not you are attracted to members of the waitstaff. How could your opinion of an establishment rely in any capacity on your sexist, lascivious objectification of a server? Shame on you!” 

And yes, I often look down on diners who show particular favoritism to restaurants (I detest the restaurants even more), who parade their servers around in skimpy outfits in an attempt to solicit the business of more salacious male customers. But let me clarify two things: 1) These women are not being held against their will. They are more than capable of filling out an employment application for a business advocating for a more conservative work attire/uniform. 2) I am only human, dammit! I have my moments of weakness!

Though I can assure you that the attractiveness of said workers ultimately had no substantial impact on my overall opinion and current review of this business…it did manage to momentarily distract my attention from the aforementioned hackneyed and clichéd design of the place.

We were quickly seated at a bar-adjacent table near a set of saloon-style doors. Unfortunately for my friend, the constant traffic passing through those doors resulted in the occasional contact with both servers and diners walking past us.

Our server soon arrived to take our drink order and returned shortly after with our beverages. We placed our order and waited only a few minutes before our food was brought fresh out of the kitchen. 

Each table contained one bottle of house barbecue sauce and a hot sauce brand I was unfamiliar with. The hot sauce was very tasty but the barbecue sauce was a tad too sweet and mild for my liking. I have never trusted any barbecue establishment that utilizes a single sauce for all of its meats. There is too much variation in taste when it comes from the various cuts of poultry, beef, and pork, to warrant a ‘one-size-fits-all’ condiment option. In my opinion, everyone should have the option of at least one sweet and one spicy barbecue sauce option (although the hot sauce/barbecue sauce combination worked surprisingly well).

I selected the smoked ½ chicken for my entrée and the house salad and BBQ beans for my two sides. I took issue with the house salad costing two dollars extra to substitute in favor of one of the starchier standard sides. Surprisingly, the salad was hefty in size and contained a decent amount of spinach leaves. As someone who has had their share, and probably your share, of house salads, it is such a nice change of pace to consume some leafy greens other than just some ultra-banal iceberg lettuce.

The way I see it, there is a three-tier hierarchy of leaf vegetables commonly employed in the making of salads:

1. Spinach, Swiss Chard, Kale
2. Romaine, Oak Leaf, Red Leaf, Green Leaf, Butterhead Bibb, and Butterhead Boston Lettuce

3. Iceberg Lettuce

Now that you know where I stand on that controversial matter, let’s return to the review. 

The BBQ beans were okay but contained a few too many scraps of fatback bacon. While I agree that the addition of a few pieces of crisp bacon or ham can complement a side of greens or a pot of beans, soggy and lardaceous bits of pork fat are nothing more than a fly in my chardonnay as far as I am concerned. And no, I am not insinuating that it's ironic…because it wouldn’t be in any sense.

The smoked chicken was tender and juicy. While the dry rub wasn’t anything spectacular, I would still classify this as some pretty solid poultry. The hot sauce and barbecue sauce blend I concocted seemed like a match made in Heaven.

Our server appeared eager to have us finish our meal, pay, and thus exit the premises. I found it a bit odd that we were implicitly encouraged to not loiter, because the lunch crowd seemed to be dying down as we rose from our table to exit. As I mentioned previously, the service was quick, but not all that friendly. Neither of us were asked if we would like a refill, and no one offered to serenade us at our table! The nerve of some people.

The food was reasonably priced and obviously the service was quick. I wouldn’t classify this as top-notch barbecue but I also wouldn’t steer anyone away from it. Hahahahaha. Get it? I wouldn't STEER anyone away. Because it's barbecue...you know, beef comes from cows...and, um...we're in Texas? 

Anyway, it’s pretty middle of the road in several respects. The sides don’t really stand out, the sauce is underwhelming, and there are chunks of fat in the BBQ beans. On a positive note, the smoked chicken was pretty tasty. Considering that The Woodlands has far too many franchises and national chains for my preference, I found this local business to be a bit refreshing.

Houston may currently be the most touted culinary city in the country, but it appears that this reputation does not extend to its suburbs.

Smoked ½ chicken 8/10           House salad 6/10              Barbecue beans 4/10

Cost: 9/10

Dining Area/Décor: 5/10

Customer Service: 8/10

Location: 6/10
Sep 16, 2015
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Ttotheb
+4.5
BEST "Q" EVER!. I eat at Pit Master at least once a week. I have tried almost everything on the menu and nothing has disappointed me. The Ribs are the best and meatiest I have ever eaten. Add jalapeno bread to the Pulled Pork and you are in for a treat. You can tell that the owners really care, because they are always there. Lunch is super crowded, so I suggest waiting til evening.
Aug 22, 2013
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Kathywelbes65
+4.5
ABOVE AND BEYOND AMAZING. Just cant get any better! I cant stop raving about the food! The service is fast and prices are cheap for what quality of food you get!
Jul 30, 2013
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Maggie_lloyd
+4.5
My Fav. I have yet to be disappointed when I come to Pit Master. I am always seated promptly and the food arrives in a timely fashion which makes it my favorite lunch spots. There is always plenty of parking. Staff is friendly. Food is delicious.
Jul 25, 2013
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Haley Norris
+4.5
Funny staff, they're always pulling practical jokes and you can tell the servers all get along. Everyone is always friendly. The jalapeño bread is amazing!! We will definitely be back.
Jul 12, 2013
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Diane
+4.5
SERVICE ABOVE AND BEYOND. Every so often a noteworthy deed occurs that makes you feel good about human nature, and is worth sharing with others.

Each July 4th we have a family reunion at Cape Royale on Lake Livingston to celebrate Independence Day. This year we had a large crowd to feed and placed a take-away order at Pit Master BBQ on Sawdust. When the order was picked up we did not check it against our list (our fault). When we opened the boxes we discovered four pounds of brisket had been left out. I called the store manager/owner to explain our dilemma. Unfortunately, this was on the eve of July 4th and the distance between our home and Pit Master was a 1 hour 15 minute drive. Nevertheless, he graciously offered to deliver the missing brisket. Our reunion was successful---all due to a kind act by a responsible small businessman. Needless to say the all the BBQ was delicious---ribs, chicken, sausage (hot & regular), turkey, and, of course, the brisket!!!
Jul 08, 2013
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Patty
+4.5
Im the "jealous waitress". I just felt I needed to respond even though this "online" slamming is a bit ridiculous. What this guy "DT0702" fails to mention is that he was not with any fiancé he was alone and obviously either drunk or on drugs. He was harassing one of the girls and trying to hand her money when she wasn't even the one who had took his order! We work for tips so of course we like getting tipped ..why would we deny it? but he kept harassing her saying" in vegas we do this and in vegas we do that" and acting extremely inappropriate. She kept turning down the money because she wasn't the one who took the order and "DT0702" proceeded to get more upset and obnoxious! Yes I intervened and I told him to leave! Oh and did I mentioned he called up later and asked for money from our boss so he wouldn't write a bad review? He called it a "business proposition" I don't know what they do in Vegas but here in Texas we don't have to put up dirty slime bag drunk men! This is a family restaurant not a strip joint and Ill kick out anyone who disrespects or tries to grab our girls!!!
Jul 04, 2013
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Connie
+4.5
Pit Master Pool Party. I work with Sterling Ridge estates, we hosted a pool party for 50+ people and I must say nobody was disappointed. The food was outstanding and the staff was helpful, they arrived on time with our delivery and gave us some tips on how to keep the food warm. I will definitely use Pit Master in the future!
Jun 27, 2013
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Jennifer Miles
+4.5
I listen to Michael Berry on my way to work in the morning, and I heard him talking about Pit Master a couple times. I decided to give it a try. They did not disappoint! The Czar as usual was right. Thank you Pit master. I will be back!
Apr 03, 2013
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Erica Chavez
+4.5
I love eating at Pit Master! I usually get their big salad, but I almost never finish it! Lol
Mar 26, 2013
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BeauTheMan
+4.5
Definitely some of the best Bbq I've ever had! I split a full slab with my wife, and we have never been so full and happy.
Mar 20, 2013
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Cindi
+4.5
Best Barbecue EVER. I've been a fan of Pit Master BBQ in The Woodlands for quite a few years and I would HIGHLY recommend them!!! The ribs are undoubtedly the BEST you'll ever have; everything on the menu is outrageously delicious!!! Not to mention great atmosphere and the best wait staff around! Please try them out. You won't be dissappointed.
Feb 27, 2013
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Yvonne
+4.5
Awesome BBQ. We had an 80th birhtday party for my Father in law and had Pit-Master cater the party. Excellent service! Excellent food! BBQ sauce rocks! Will always recommend Pit-Master for any event!
Feb 15, 2013
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Jay.rohfritch
+4.5
Great Pork Sandwich. After reading the other reviews, I have to say:

1. They do have enough customers to afford to piss people off. They just do.

2. Their pork sandwich on jalapeno bread is awesome.

3. I like their wait-staff. The owner & family can be abrupt, but they own the place and see #1. The waiters are actually very nice and personable.
Feb 04, 2013
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Jared
+4.5
Memphis BBQ in disguise. I wouldn't classify this as Texas BBQ since the style is largely Memphis style. That said, it's some of the best since I've come to Texas. I didn't have a problem with the wait staff like everyone else apparently has.
Jan 07, 2012
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Bruce
+4.5
The best ribs I have ever eaten in a restrurant. Only way to get better is stay at home and cook them yourself. Be sure and ask Tommy for one of their private label rootbeers.
Sep 29, 2011
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Cvbiddle
+4.5
Amazing chopped beef sandwhich! Not a huge fan of the cole slaw, but everything else is amazing!! :)
May 13, 2011
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Lisa
+4.5
Love this place!!!. My husband and I have been coming to Pit Master for over a year now and we refuse to eat any other BBQ. I love the Bison Cheeseburger and the ribs are the most amazing ribs I have ever had.
We have never had a problem with anyone when dining in or ordering through the drive thru. They are always friendly and it's always clean.
Gotta say I love the 'prank' when going to use the restroom. I giggle every time LOL
Mar 31, 2011
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Natalie
+4.5
Best in the Area. Is this the best BBQ I've ever had? No, but it's the best in our area of Spring and the Woodlands. All the chain BBQ places just have dry tasteless meats. Pit Master BBQ has a nice smokey flavor and not very greasy. The pulled pork was very tender but on the bland side. It tasted better after dousing in the sauce, which is a little different that I prefer but good none the less. Brisket was lean, sliced very thin and smokey. Chopped brisket had a nice texture and good flavor with lots of thick sauce. My husband, really loved the smoked chicken and I'll have to admit it was very moist and full of flavor. The awesome ribs were very tender with great carmelization. The sides - potato salad had a sweet German potato salad flavor that was better with each bite if a little overly dressed, the cole slaw was a non-mayo variety which I really enjoyed, the beans were so-so, the jalepeno bread was overly rich and you couldn't taste the jalepeno or the cheese. The service for take out was great and the assistant manager took the time to answer my questions about catering and thier BBQ methods.
Oct 27, 2010
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David
+4.5
I am a Texan who loves his barbaque and this place has great ribs and brisket and they have pranks all over it and the service is ok
Aug 04, 2010
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Matt
+4.5
Get the tall Texan
Mar 08, 2010
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Limpopokanoah
+4.5
My second trip to PitMaster. I'm a native Texan who loves his BBQ. My family said that this is the best BBQ they have ever eaten, and I agree. I think that the person who asked for their Turkey chopped must be from Turkey, or is a turkey. I would have thrown the SOB out. Definitely our favorite new restaurant, and we will be visiting them much more often.
Feb 22, 2010
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Larry
+4.5
Best BBQ around and reasonably priced.
Feb 19, 2010
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Paul
+4.5
OUTSTANDING!!!!!. The best BBQ I've had in Texas. The Memphis style pulled pork sandwich was GREAT. Will return many many times>
Jul 11, 2009
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Jus10
+4.5
Absolute BEST BBQ you will find. Highly underrated!! Great price! Love the fried okra too!!
Jun 25, 2009
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Glenn
+4.5
This is the best BBQ in town,hands down.
Dec 16, 2008
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Danny C.
+5
I had just had dental work done so no ribs for me. Settled for pulled pork and smoked turkey. Meats were good but not remarkable. Pork was good, especially with their bbq sauce. Turkey was moist. Will try their ribs next time. Sides were standouts. Both the potato salad and baked beans very really good. Would go back just for those alone. Banana pudding was excellent as well. Guy that took my order over the phone and helped me when I arrived was very courteous.
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+4
Picked up a to go order from door dash app everything in the order came out perfect! The sliced brisket was a little dry! Potatoes are huge and yummy!!
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Joseph Martin
+5
Good ole Texas Bar-B-Que! From the moment we walked in we were greeted very friendly and the atmosphere in the restaurant was really warm and cozy. Our server was really nice and was even patient with us when we said it was our first time visiting. For appetizers we had the stuffed Jalapeños And they were good but a bit warm. We placed our order and when the food came out it was so good!! It was so good I forgot the names of the food but definitely worth it. My sandwich had a little bit of everything and the sausage was on point! (Get the spicy!) My mom had the potato with chopped brisket and she loved it. She also got a side of corn on the cob. The food is definitely filling and worth it. I will say the chopped brisket was different but in a good way. This one was sweet but nothing too extreme and was very tasty. The sweet tea was also on point! We were too full for desert but I heard they were great. Y'all definitely check them out!
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Judy Glover
+5
I had the two meat combo plate with chopped pork and mild sausage. Delicious! The onion rings weren't good, and they took them off my bill. Great potato salad, though. I had enough to bring home for another meal!
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Mark Ross
+5
Best BBQ I’ve ever eaten! Ask for the sweet bbq sauce...it’s AMAZING!!! Service is top notch and the atmosphere is clean and nostalgic. I love this place!
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Derek Gantt
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Got sliced brisket with fried okra and potato salad. The food was very tasty. The meat was tender and savory. The okra was great for munching. The potato salad was very satisfying. The interior was warm and inviting, with distinctive Texas-themed decorations. Service was courteous and fast. Glad I came!
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Priscilla Petersen
+5
Excellent customer service through drive in! The gentleman made the evening much brighter even with the rain. I took Mom for barbeque, she loves pork sandwiches. Ordered the chopped pork sandwiches, they serve fairly dry, but when you add the sauce...awesome! The bread was also incredible, toasted with a light crunch on the edges...nice surprise! I felt the price was very reasonable, you get a side and a sandwich for what most places charge for just the sandwich and at times for more. We will definitely be going back!
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