Bennie J's Smoke Pit

Bennie J's has great food and the sweetest lady who helps with drinks, etc. Try the buttermilk pie... you're welcome.

Friendly staff to answer questions and check on you throughout the dining experience. But the servings are way too little for the cost. There are two choices for sauces. They tasted okay but I prefer thicker body. I'm also not a fan of places that run out of multiple items. The meats were smoked well but I literally was still hungry for having a 2 meat BBQ plate.

Amazing bbq spot rivaling some of the better known places in the greater Houston area for half the price. This place is a gem. Noone (who respects good food) should leave Huntsville without eating here. This seems to be a black owned and black runner establishment. Extremely friendly service. The food was top notch. I ordered the 3 meat plate (chicken, jalapeño sausage, and ribs) with 2 sides (potatoes salad and Pinto beans) EVERYTHING tasted amazing. But that smoke on the chicken and the potato salad were the stars in my opinion. For the dessert I got the buttermilk pie. I had to flush 80% of it down the toilet. NOT because it was bad. Quite the contrary. That thing was sooooo good that I knew if I didn't make it disappear, I'd ruin my diet goals. I simple ate the crust edge (HEAVENLY) and 2 teeny spoons of the pie itself and then had to make it disappear. Soooo gooooooood.Final grade; A+This place will Def be on my rotation whenever I visit Huntsville

Talk about a lucky find! We were traveling through Huntsville and took a chance on this hidden gem based on the Yelp reviews. My extra picky kids loved it and I even ordered dessert, which never happens! The staff was amazing and the food was delicious and generous in portions for the price. We'll be back again!

Awesome! Smoky, flavorful, meaty, moist...and that's just the brisket. Ribs almost fall off the bone which is how they should be cooked, great smoke ring and moist. Sausage is not too fatty, but still flavorful and juicy. If you're looking for a hole in the wall no frills VERY affordable Texas bar b que joint...this is the place. These days bbq seems to be overpriced and priced by the hour. Bennie J's is top notch and the price is more then right. Go out of your way but GO. I can't wait to go back.

I know how to navigate the roads from Austin, TX to Huntsville, TX but for fun I put the address of Bennie J's in my GPS and after pushing the start button, the GPS voice informed me that upon my arrival into Huntsville, Bennie J's was closing within an hour so it behooved me to put the pedal to the metal, ignoring speed limits. Indeed I live in Central Texas where there are loads of exceptional BBQ venues however Bennie J's is extraordinarily old skool, more to my liking. Usually the sides at most BBQ venues are mundane but their potato salad and beans are screamin'!Even though I arrived before they closed, I didn't arrive in time to get some of their fall-off-the-bone mouth waterin' ribs, ending up with a 3-meat plate with chicken, moist brisket, and sausage which did not disappoint! There is limited dine-in seating and ample seating out on their deck.Some other BBQ venues have crept into Huntsville but I will continue to patronize Bennie J's as their consistency is beyond measure. I must also mention that Bennie J's offers daily specials which could include fried fish, fried shrimp, meatloaf, chicken, beef tips, etc. All in all Bennie J's is a Soul Food restaurant as their delectable delights truly satisfy the Soul!By the way, I brought an extra plate back to Austin, used some of the brisket to pair with my omelet and garlic buttered toast.

Maybe I'm spoiled by some of the other BBQ masters in the Houston area. Maybe I don't fully appreciate the difference between East Texas BBQ and others. The Q was good, the service fast and friendly. I liked the brisket and the potato salad. The sausage, not so much. I think it was pork sausage, and maybe my taste leans more towards beef. Maybe it was too close to closing time, but I kinda felt the meat, presentation, and taste was a little lackluster. It was a lot of maybes. My two meat plate did come with a drink and two sides. Slaw and potato salad were on point. Extra bonus points for decor and ambiance (it's like you walked into someone's living room). All in all, this is a strong contender with fast, efficient, and happy service and obviously retuning clientele (it was a steady stream of people through the doors while I was seated), but I'll probably keep my options open while searching for the perfect Q in Huntsville.

Tried Bennie J's for lunch on a Friday. When we arrived, we found out that they offer fried shrimp and fish on Fridays. However, it was going to be roughly a 30 minute wait for the fried options. Fish Friday is very popular for those in the know. So now you are in the know too, If you want fried fish on a Friday, order ahead or be patient. We didn't have time to wait so I decided on a two meat plate with jalapeño sausage and pulled pork with potato salad and coleslaw. I was surprised at how affordable it was for the portion size. It was just over $14 for a two meat plate with two sides and a sweet tea. The sweet tea was perfectly made. The coleslaw had a nice tangy crunch, just the way I like it. I'm not usually a huge potato salad fan but their potato salad was great! The pulled pork was good but the m jalapeño sausage was my favorite. Great flavor! Our server was very friendly and she made sure our sweet tea was always full. It was a beautiful day so we sat on the peaceful covered porch with wind chimes and cute potted plants. There was plenty of room on the porch for those who bring larger parties. There are also fans overhead for those of you who want to sit outside on those hot texas days.

Best BBQ I have ever had- service was amazing and staff was very nice. Very pretty patio sitting area. Definitely will return if I am back in Huntsville!

great specials!! Authentic Texas food. Friday Fish specials now being served for dinner!! love to eat on their deck. Air conditioner salesman should drop by and make them a deal. Nineties are too warm indoors for many quests. Winter months on the deck can be too cold.