Wright's Barbecue Bentonville Square

So good!!! We were only in Arkansas from Thursday to Sunday and we ate here twice because it is THE BEST barbecue we have ever had!!! Lucky people live there!! We will have to hope to visit again!! (Absolutely loved that the menu was on butcher paper!)

Heard about this chain in Arkansas and got the chance to try them on Saturday night at about 7pm. Area was busy with many people there to view the Christmas lights at Lawrence plaza in Bentonville. There was a line that took around 15 mins to get to the front. The shop is small with only room for one pitmaster to cut and serve the BBQ. They were already out of bacon burnt ends so that will have to wait another day to try that. Pricing is a bit steep but in line with most BBQ places nowadays. If you are not hungry you spend about $20-30. I got the 3 meat plate which comes with 2 sides. Spent $35 with tip. Sliced brisket. Competition style brisket flat neatly trimmed with a good amount of fat cap. Smoke was good. Seasoning was ok. Meat was lean but still tender. I prefer a fatty brisket. They hit all the check marks so I have to approve they make a good brisket. The pitmaster did me a solid and let me double up on the brisket since they had run out of the bacon burnt ends. He gets a gold star for service. Brisket gets an A Pork ribs. Now here is the star of the show today. Some of the best ribs I have had. They had the perfect doneness where they were between fall off the bone and still retaining their structure. The meat comes off only when you bite into the rib, not when you pick it up. Smoke was good. Flavor was good. Ribs get an A+ They have 3 kinds of house BBQ sauce at the tables. Original, spicy, funky. Tried the funky one with mustard and vinegar and decided it wasn't for me. The original sweet sauce pairs well with their meats. Greenbeans. Unusual recipe they have using a honey butter with it. Worth trying as no one else does it. Gets an A Shells and cheese. Not from a box. The pasta shells were al dente in their own house cheese sauce. Good but nothing special in my opinion. Solid B+ Layout of the restaurant was crammed with little room on the inside, 4 tables I think with most of the room used to accommodate the snaking line to the front counter. They have patio seating but that is not what you want in winter. Not a date night location.

Great food, barbecue was awesome, I had the brisket, daughter got a loaded Mac with pulled pork, both were excellent, greens were the best ice ever had, highly recommend! Staff was super friendly, so worth it!

Not the review I wanted to write, honestly. I wanted to give an unquestioned 5 stars. But unfortunately this was not it. To start with the highlights: credible bbq. The flavor is excellent. The sauces are fantastic. The burger is perfect. What’s bad: I ordered 0.5 lb of brisket, a pint of mac&cheese, and a burger. The burger and mac&cheese came out as expected. The brisket, which I was looking forward to, did not. Two red flags: (1) my portion was not weighed. 4 orders ahead of me, each got put on a scale. Mine was not. (2) 30-40% of the brisket was fat. We’re talking big chunks of fat, as in the picture. I don’t know why this was the case; maybe it’s a bad cut, maybe the dude serving the meat didn’t like how I look, or maybe that’s what they just do… I’ll keep going to Wrights. Just not this location. I had a better experience at the Roger’s location.

I ordered the three-meat plate on my first visit to this barbecue spot, and I mentioned it was my first time and that I’m out of state. To my surprise, they threw in an extra order of ribs for free! The food was absolutely delicious. The pulled pork was seasoned perfectly, full of flavor, and the smoked chicken was juicy and well-seasoned too. The brisket was disappointing at a glance because there was a bit of fat on it and I don’t really like fat. But let me tell ya, it absolutely melted in my mouth and changed my view on fat. The sides didn’t disappoint either—the mac and cheese was creamy and satisfying, and the potato salad was tasty. The bonus ribs were tender, juicy, and literally falling off the bone . On top of all that, the barbecue sauces were excellent. All for only about $35. Overall, an amazing experience from start to finish! Added pictures to show the quality of the food to-go and to show the meat falling off the bones. Don’t mind all the food disappearing, it was just that good! (I ate it all by myself, I’m a big back) And to the dudes who made my food, you guys should absolutely be proud. As a man who is engaged, I might just have to get married in NWA so I can cater Wrights BBQ! Good job.

We love Wright's. The employees are always really nice. The food is very good. I love the bacon burnt ends. They have really good collard greens. Their other sides are good too- like a whole sweet potato and their baked beans. I would check their hours before you go though. Sometimes they close kind of early, like we went to eat there with friends on a Friday night and they closed at 8 (we got there at 7:54 so we decided to go somewhere else). This location is on the smaller side but we have never had an issue getting a table. There are two different buildings for indoor seating and there's outdoor seating for nice weather. It can be really popular with cyclists as it's right next to Compton Gardens and off the square. So many businesses went in and out of this location over the years, so it's nice that Wright's came in with some longevity. It's a yummy restaurant!

Went here for the first time today for lunch. Here's what I had for lunch: Two Meat Plate: Brisket, jalapeño cheddar sausage, collard greens and sweet potatoes with a coke Aside from the coke, all was mouth watering goodness that was not scolding nor ice cold. I hope to come back here again as they're hiding in a corner and not on a main road. Thank you for the fantastic meal! * the wait time I based off of the line that was in front of me which was a Bentonville Bomb Squad unit of really nice people and there were about six of them.

We love Wright’s! Being from KC brings some tough BBQ competition and Wright’s has been such a consistent spot for us. All their locations are efficient and busy. They are constantly looking for ways to improve and it shows! We love seeing their success. Highly recommend stopping to try!

This was, by far, the most memorable food we had during our week-long trip to Bentonville. I think this might be my only must-stop food of the trip for any meat eaters. I got the pulled pork sandwich with chips and a coke. The pulled pork was exactly what pulled pork should be - tender, juicy, full of flavor. I wasn't a fan of any of the sauces, but the meat was so perfectly done that you didn't really even need any sauce. Everyone working there was super friendly and helpful. I wish they would do something about all of the flies outside. That seems like a little bit of a health-code hazard waiting to happen. If I ever find myself back in Bentonville, this is one place I would go out of my way to stop at.

THE best BBQ in Northwest Arkansas!!! 2 meat plate is the best deal. Pro tip - get brisket 1/2 lean 1/2 fatty, pulled pork, Mac & cheese, & collard greens. It can be enough for 2 people or 1 person who wants to be in the best food coma afterwards. Despite a long line even before 11:30 AM, the service moves quickly. One of the managers even stops by all the tables to check how your experience was! Comfortable seating in the booths & plenty of space for everyone's trays of food.

We are not from around here but needed dinner. Omg it didn't disappoint. So good. They were out of chicken and turkey so I had the pork instead. It was so tender, juicy and tasty! My husband had the brisket and really enjoyed it as well. The honey butter green beans were legit. The mashed potatoes were tasty too. The sweet sauce and the spicy sauce were okay, the bold is where it's at though. It is a vinegar base so if you want more of a tomato base then hopefully you will like the other two sauces, which are more of a classic tomato based bbq sauce. The service was quick and friendly. We ate outside, the flies were annoying but it was nice to sit outside and enjoy the quiet neighborhood and watch the bikes go by. I'm not sure that this is a gluten free establishment, I didn't ask or say anything , but the place they cut the meat is also where they assemble sandwiches and use the same gloves. I do not have gastrointestinal problems with gluten, just neurological problems and I did not have any symptoms so the contamination was minimal for me. Maybe if you ask they can accommodate. When we come back to Bentonville, we will definitely stop here again!

We came for lunch on Friday afternoon around noon. There was little to no line when we arrived and the guys behind the counter were super friendly. I got the smoked chicken plate with roasted sweet potato and collard greens and my husband got the two meat plated with smoked turkey, cheddar jalapeño sausage, shell and cheese and green beans. I thought the smoked chicken was pretty outstanding but didn't really enjoy the turkey or the sausage. The shells and cheese were also just ok for me. The restaurant itself is pretty small but it was a beautiful day to sit on the porch for lunch.

Really enjoyed Wright's Barbecue and would highly recommend it. There was a short line when we arrived but it moved fast. They have a decent amount of seating in the front and back of the restaurant. Everyone in our group really enjoyed everything they got, so I don't think you could go wrong with anything on the menu. Definitely worth the stop if you're in Bentonville!

YUMMY YUMMY BBQ! Great service and nice vibez! Beware there are a lot of flies if you decide to sit outside. The brisket was by far our favorite. It was so soft melt in your mouth and flavorful. Brisket Burger (4/5) The potato bun was good and soft but I don't think it adds much to it...but if you want some bread with your brisket go for it. Probably would have been better if they actually toasted the bun and included some special toppings for the burger. Brisket (5/5) Cheddar Jalapeno Sausage (4/5) so flavor and juicy Pulled Pork (3.5/5) kinda dry Ribs (4/5) fall off the bone!! Side: Macaroni Shell (3.8/5) Mash Potatoes (4/5) Collard Greens (4/5) Got the 3 Meat Plate + Brisket Burger + Cider. It was about $60 including tax tip.

We came on a Saturday and unfortunately were told that most meats were sold out. I only got to try the smoked chicken, and it was excellent. The chicken was tender and cooked perfectly. The sides were also delicious. The green beans were my favorite. It's sweet and flavorful. I recommend coming early before they run out. The restaurant has outdoor seating.

Service was amazing and the food was great! One thing was that the brisket was a bit too dry but other than that, everything else was fantastic!bacon burnt ends with the jalapeño cilantro sauce was on point

Good BBQ joint, right by my hotel. No wait when I got there. A lot of staff to assist and to put together your meal. The menu is handwritten on some paper and taped all around. Typical offerings. You order at the counter and then grab a table. I went with the 2 meat plate of brisket and the bacon wrapped burnt ends. And for sides I got the man & cheese and the smoked beans. Everything was pretty good. The meats were tender. Some parts just melted in your mouth. The smoked beans were spot on. Mac & cheese could have been a little creamier, and I could have added some pepper, but it hit the spot. Now, if they would have had cornbread, I would have been a really happy camper. I would definitely go back.

Wrights is a staple of NWA. The bentonville location is my favorite due to the staff. They are friendly and always seem like they are having fun. Great pulled pork nachos, chicken bacon ranch sandwich, potato salad, and smoked turkey. Most people get the brisket, which is wonderful, but don't sleep on the turkey and chicken.

So, we are visiting town and ate at the Rogers location yesterday, and we liked it so much, we tried the Bentonville location today. Same great meats and sides, but less seating. We found several open tables behind the to go order building; they are a bit hidden. It was a game day in Fayetteville, so there was a long line at the main building. So rather than wait in line, I placed a to go order online, and we picked it up from the to go/online ordering building. It saved some time, and everything was delicious!

Wright's Barbecue. If there ever was a place that a BBQ aficionado could feel right at home, it's Wright's. You don't come here to eat BBQ. You come here to experience Wright's BBQ. They treat you like family and make you feel welcomed if you are a first timer. How to order? Take a look at the menu inside but don't fret there's another menu near the ordering station. You'll get to meet the person who will hand cut you BBQ right in front of you. They'll ask you what you want so don't be afraid to make your preferences known. Be sure to consider sides, and if you are feeling lighter ask for a salad. I can't express how good the brisket tasted. It's like I died and went to brisket heaven. So tender. Flavorful. And it cut like a knife thru butter. Go out of your way and get to Wright's. It's a small spot with indoor and outdoor patio seating. In other words a perfect spot to enjoy yourself and company. The ambiance is perfect for meat lovers and BBQ seekers.

One of those places I have to weigh cost and value.....went there for dinner the other night with my wife. She had the brisket, and I had the 2 meat plate (brisket and sausage). For $48 she got a giant fat cap in her brisket, which was a definite turn off. I was pleased with mine, but felt the cost was more than what was delivered. Staff was friendly and courteous, and the spicy bbq sauce was to die for. Also collared greens were very very salty.

Did not disappoint. Best BBQ I've had in years. Starting with the service, everyone was friendly and helpful. We went early to avoid a crowd and could take our time ordering. We ate outside which was nice, and they have heaters. My co-worker and I ordered a 3 meat combo, and a 2 meat combo. I opted for brisket, pulled pork, pickles, bread, and my sides were coleslaw and beans. Everything was top notch, great brisket, great pork, all the sides were good. My co-worker got brisket, sausage, and pork ribs. I tried her food too, was great. I enjoyed all 3 BBQ sauces: Regular, Bold, Spicy. Would return most certainly. No notes. Also tried a Yuengling beer for the first time, really good.

What a well run operation. Was expensive but you get quality that matches or surpasses that high cost. Was perfection from the bark on all the meats to the tenderness of the ribs, beef rib, bacon burnt ends, and brisket. Best damn potato salad I've ever had. Was slammed but moved quickly. Great meal!

Food is definitely not worth the price. For two plates at $65 I would expect more than just two rib bones as one of the meats. The price that was charged and what was given didn't match what the menu shows. The chicken was very dry and not very tasteful. Someone else got the brisket and there was more fat than meat in the portion that was given. I was shocked that they would even serve the brisket with it obviously being 90% fat in the pieces that were plated. The coleslaw was good

About the best BBQ in town! Great ribs and brisket, bacon burnt ends, it's all great! Try the Texas Trinity (Brisket. Ribs and sausage), or a BBQ bowl for something different! They also have a location in Rogers.

I gotta say this place has some great BBQ. Just my opinion but they have the best brisket I have ever had period. The guys that plate your foods are super nice.

Excellent bbq! Stopped by the Saturday farmers market in town and a local vendor said to not miss this bbq. It was phenomenal. Very tasty!

Year later, food is still good, but ordering inside is confusing. Got the brisket burger, but wasn't sure when to tell them my toppings, and they didn't ask either. Suddenly they were already boxing my food up. Also hard to hear them sometimes. Anyway, still got some pickles and jalapeño ranch, so at least it wasn't just bread+meat. Cheese shells were also good, but as the name implies, REALLY cheesy. Price is a tad high - $15 for a simple burger, side, and drink. Would've felt better if it was a few bucks cheaper, but whatever, I was treating myself anyway. Again they don't give you utensils for whatever reason.

Food was delicious. Highly recommend the chicken, green beans with honey butter and Alabama BBQ sauce. Great service.

The food was excellent!! Hands down the best BBQ in NWA by far. The brisket is superior to anywhere else in the state!

All the sides are great. The ribs and pork burnt ends were not worth eating. So dry and chewy. No moisture whatsoever. The sliced brisket was tender and moist though.

Drove there to get dinner to go for the family after the fair and made it at 8:33, they closed at 9. Guy said they were closed and couldn't even do to go. Door was open and people were still eating on the patio. Wrights is my favorite food place period and it's super disappointing.

Wright's BBQ is awesome! We ordered their jalapeño sausage, brisket, and turkey. The meats were tender, juicy, and packed with flavor. And let's not forget about the sides - because they deserve their own spotlight. The shells & cheese were downright amazing; creamy, cheesy, and comforting. The mashed potato salad, a clever twist on the classic, was a delightful surprise. The staff at Wright's were as warm as the BBQ was hot. Their friendly and welcoming attitude added to the overall great experience. Yes, the place might be a bit on the smaller side, but don't let that deter you. There was still enough room to find a spot to sit. For anyone in Bentonville or passing through, make Wright's a must-stop for a genuine BBQ experience. You won't regret it!

Wrights BBQ is fantastic, and I'm not even a BBQ fan. Their brisket is AMAZING! I like to get some of the lean side and some fat for premium taste!!! I also love their Mac and cheese, sure it's like velveeta shells and cheese but it's delish! I also like that as a side you can get salad, which I always do, it's very basic, but good to have leafy greens! Sometimes the have beef ribs, and those are wonderful as well. Those are my go to's but I don't think you can go wrong with any of their food!

Having read amazing reviews about the place we did the 2 hour trek from home to check it out. Place was cute, limited indoor seating but plenty of outdoor seating with umbrellas which was perfect as it was drizzling. Was a small line of people inside, we were there about 630pm and they closed at 8pm, was worried they would be sold out of things but they had plenty of everything. I ordered a 3 meat platter with brisket, turkey & burnt ends with potato salad and smoked beans, my spouse had the same except with jalapeño cheddar link and sweet potatoes. Maybe we are spoilt with choice but my first impression was I thought the portions seemed miserable, never seen a scale right on the counter, only got 1 slice of brisket and 1 slice of turkey and 4 burnt ends. By the time we got checked out and got to table the meats were cold. I enjoyed the brisket, was very juicy. Burnt ends were yummy too. Turkey was dry and thin. Potato salad was a bit dilly for my liking, smoked beans were delicious. Jalapeño cheddar sausage was cold but tasted ok. Sweet potato was roasted but kinda dry. 2 of the 3 meat platters with drinks and tip was $80 which seems expensive to me for average bbq food. Staff were friendly and hospitable.

The absolute best BBQ I think I've ever had! Definitely the best collared greens. Everything was seasoned perfectly and just melted in our mouths. This was the bacon burnt ends, Mac n cheese and collard greens. We'll definitely be back and will pick up some of their sauce. Everything was delicious.

This place was amazing. I came at 4 in the afternoon so not much of a crowd but the food was fresh and AMAZING! I've owned a bbq restaurant, I've done bbq competitions and I've had bbq all over America. This is as good as I've had anywhere. Top notch for sure. Friendly staff, and cool outdoor seating area. Only downside is parking is limited as is the seating. I'm sure it gets pretty crowded at peak times. But, worth it.

We walked over for lunch right near our hotel. The line was long, but worth the wait. Could hardly decide what to order! Split the two meat plate w/ extra side & banana pudding. Meats: brisket (asked for it to be chopped) & ribs. Sides: ranch potato salad, creamy coleslaw, and collard greens. (I really wanted to try the mac n' cheese too!) Everything was delicious - no complaints. (And I was admittedly skeptical of Texas BBQ in AK as a Texan.) the meats and sides were very flavorful. If I had to pass on one of the sides it would have been the slaw, but not because it wasn't good, just because the greens and potato salad were must-tries. PLENTY of food. Don't skip on the homemade style pudding. My only frustration was the invisible to-go order line. We waited at least 30 minutes in line, had one couple in front of us, then were stopped for 10 minutes while they made to-go orders. Don't have a solution, but definitely a recommendation for improvement as a visiting customer.

The Bacon Burnt Ends were amazing, the collard greens were the best both me and my wife have ever had and we both love collards. The Mac and cheese was average. The line was long we with good reason. A must try for sure!

Very busy place and rightfully so! Food is amazing - best BBQ I have had in the state. You will not regret a trip here.

What can I say about this classic! Recently moved to this area and heard a lot about this place. I stopped by with few of my colleagues during the lunch time on a weekday. There is parking in the front. The place was decently packed. We sat on the outdoor patio. I tried the brisket plate with some ribs and coleslaw on the side. It came with couple of burnt ends as well. Brisket was perfectly made and it was delicious and super tender. Burnt ends were amazing and wish I had more. Ribs were good but I had better ones. Coleslaw were creamy and was a great complement to all the meat I had. Overall, brisket was the highlight of my visit. Can't wait to visit again. Definitely recommended!!

Wow!!!!!! Just wow. This place is SO good, long line when we walked in but they moved through the line very quickly (also tells you how good it is how busy it is)! Super affordable, BBQ sauce and paper towels on the table felt very homey. Love love love. Will be back. The best pulled pork I've had. Sweet potato was cooked perfectly. Beans were very flavorful and not too sweet!

I have been to about 30% of Texas top 50 BBQ restaurants. That being said I would put Wrights as a top 5 all time for me. This place is great. Loved it. Highly recommend the banana pudding as well. Amazing food.

I've only had carry-out. Some friends were celebrating their 50th wedding anniversary and got Carry-Out from Wright's BBQ. Their daughter and daughter-in-law made all the sides (mostly various salads) for the luncheon. It was ALL super delicious. I've only recently become aware that Wright's is now in Bentonville also. Can't wait to try it again!!!

First off I have very high standards for BBQ. This local fav in Bentonville area was a great hit for our fam. I enjoyed the pulled pork sandwich with coleslaw as my side. Pork was great! Sauce is very interesting more on the sweet side. Coleslaw was on point! My kids and husband enjoyed pulled pork and Mac and cheese as their side and they were very happy. Line moves fast and seating is outside.

Burnt ends, sausages, and brisket were good. Couldn't try the ribs because they were out of it. Seating is nice if you're tall. If you're short you might feel the tables a little high. Service was super friendly.

Melt in your mouth brisket, great service, nice outside seating as well as inside. Great place to stop for a meal adjacent to the Razorback Greenway.

Wow, Wow, WOW is all we can say! This was our first visit to Wright's but it won't be our last when in the area. The food was the best tasting Barbeque we have had in a very long time. It even beat the taste and service of our favorite Alabama BBQ. They are doing something right when the orders and people kept coming in. The service was extraordinary considering they had a large order to fill before they got to us. The guys doing the meat cutting, the sides and the register had the system down to a T! They kept the orders flowing and people were happy. Thankfully we were able to see the different meats and sides before we ordered. I had the Texas Trinity (bbq, brisket [chopped for me] and jalapeño cheese sausage) and it was a delicious combination. The sauce was so tasty and did not have a lot of heat and bite that others have. My wife had the brisket (sliced) with collard greens. The greens were the best she (grew up in the south) had ever tasted and I agreed. The location is excellent even though the auto parking is somewhat limited, the bike riders had easy access and there were many the day we visited. There are 'Fat Tire' bikes sold and rode around the parks and streets. We loved this BBQ and the restaurant was very well managed, clean and well maintained.

You can't go wrong with Wright's Barbecue. I picked up my order to go, it was ready when I got there, it was warm when I got home and everything was there. Thanks Wright's for a delicious dinner

We picked up food to go and it was awesome. The brisket and ribs were so tasty. The mashed potatoes and smoky beans were so delicious. Would recommend!!!

Food is outstanding, have to get the burnt ends! Great outside seating for nice weather.

Great tasting food, ample serving size, Great serving crew! Tried several different platers, not a bad one yet. The brisket is perfectly marbled. We will be back!

We were biking the Razorback Greenway. It came into the downtown area right at this restaurant. It looked and smelled very good. You get in line and order from the dude that is cutting and chopping the meat. We shared a brisket plate with beans and a sweet potato. It was plenty for two of us and so tasty! The brisket had a great flavor and the smoked beans were delicious.

Food is fantastic! Probably the best BBQ I've ever had. Friendly service and eclectic atmosphere.

In town for a family reunion and decided to try out Wright's for an early dinner. The brisket was amazing - the bacon burnt ends tasty, but very rich. Potato salad uses ranch dressing as an ingredient and is so good! Local craft beers available. Only concern is the lack of indoor seating. Lots of tables outside, but in 95 degree weather, we were luck to grab one of the three tables inside.

Good customer service is always at the top of my list and the customer service here was wonderful. The staff were very friendly and helpful for our first visit(and the next day when we returned it felt like we were friends lol). The turkey was recommended and it did not disappoint. Choosing a side was difficult because they all sounded delicious but i went with the mac n cheese, which was very good, and their honey butter green beans, which were amazing. I did also taste the mashed potatoes and smoked beans which were also very good. While the food was delicious, the friendly staff made the overall experience that much better. Highly recommend:)

This review is the Roger's location that is down the street from AMP. Could not find that location on YELP so posting here Overall (A) It's really good, knocks it out of the park. If you are visiting or a local come here for some great bbq. Service (A) The staff is super friendly and nice. Great fast friendly customer service. Took my team for dinner and the GM was so kind and nice that he gave us a tour of the smokers and taught us about the process. It was awesome. We had a bit of a line and they kept things moving. Quality (A) Melt in your mouth brisket. Get the brisket. I have had brisket in Texas, KC, Florida, Carolinas - this is the best. It's really really good. All of the food is really good. You can tell that they take time to do it right. Second best were the ribs and then pulled pork and the sausage. All were really good. The baked beans are an excellent side. Value (A) For this high quality bbq - it's a good value. You get plenty of food and it this economy the prices are not outrageous and feel about right for the quantity and quality. Just go and try it - you will be impressed.