Bare Bones Bbq - Gatesville

Very good BBQ served up with a great team who are friendly fun. Phenomenal music events with outstanding production sound that is first class. Chad his team are great work with as an event producer as well. They are very accommodating and make it easy to work with them.

Bare Bones Barbeque just sharing this as this was recent interaction I had at this restaurant in Gatesville. I am a fan of BBQ and ordered a 2 meat plate with Ribs and brisket. I took one bite of the ribs and it was NOT good, tough and genuinely hard to pull from the bone. The brisket however was amazing and looked/tasted great.What was not amazing was the interaction with the owner. When I complained about the ribs to ask for a replacement, he stated that I didn’t know what to expect from “competition ribs” and that they shouldn’t “fall of the bone” I don’t expect ribs to do this but do expect them to be delicious and these simply were not. And this is when he stated “well I suggest you not order the ribs again”. He then asked if I would like a substitute to which I asked just for more brisket. He did bring that promptly.I not trying to be a male Karen, just wanted to share my experience at this location.I attached a picture of the Ribs from this location vs a picture of ribs from a competition BBQ. I believe it speaks for itself. Also showing the good brisket…

Was there this past weekend for a car show. Seen something disturbing. I don't know if this guy Chad is the owner like he said he is or just a manager. Either way he is very unprofessional. I seen him yelling at a man in the parking lot. I do not know the man but I do know this Chad guy was lucky as several other people at the car show apparently knew the man he was yelling at. He is a professional fighter that would have had Chad in a bind. Regardless, Chad should not be working there, he is a poor representative of Bare Bones. His actions caused myself and 12 other people there for the car show to leave. We will not be returning to this establishment. Very disappointed with this palce. Parking: Will not be returning to this place. Very bad management personnel

The food was good, hubby loved the fried brisket. Clean and friendly staff plenty of parking.

My family and I love this place. No staff complaints, friendly environment and very attentive to our needs. All their food is great, and the chipotle sauce makes the food even better. Definitely recommend if you are craving for smoked/barbecue, never disappoints, always worth the 50 min drive.