AJ's On Main

Delicious Texas BBQ and great atmosphere. We were there during Grapevine Christmas so it was extra busy, but our server was super great. She topped off a great meal with quick whit and dry humor that was hilarious. #1 tip: Don't skip the hog skins and okra!

This is a really interesting place in downtown Grapevine right next to the vintage railroad. The owner and servers are amazing and the nightlife vibe is old school bar cool. I was there midday, so it was a bit odd. We sent one drink back (iced tea). It was clearly yesterday's brew. The fried okra is probably the best I have ever had. Potato salad was quite good. I did not enjoy the catfish, but that's my fault for ordering fried food from a bbq joint. The brisket was solid but not outstanding. A "hog wing" is a fried pork rib and it was tasty. I don't think the BBQ sauce is a signature sauce, but a commercial blend. The whole thing screamed for a piece of bread or Texas Toast. I might have been happier if I had ordered a sandwich. Finally, I wasn't there at bar-thirty. The patio and front porch make for a really excellent experience. The bar appeared well stocked, but all drinks seem to be served in plastic ware . We did notice an interesting jug of pickles on the bar and were told they are vodka infused. I'm not hip enough to try that! They have a successful establishment but if you're there solely for the BBQ, you may be disappointed.

I really can't imagine anyone making a bad review for this place. I'm not a huge fan of bbq but my boyfriend is so I told him that maybe we could try it out. I was actually so blown away because I liked EVERYTHING we had. The Cole slaw was literally the best I've ever had and had a nice spice to it. The Catfish is literally the only good place in all of Texas that I've had. I'm a big seafood person so trust me when I say this place is this best place. Since it's family owned the atmosphere is just so comfy and perfect. The service was incredible and I felt like we got are drink and food so quickly. Ribs are not even my favorite but omg these were reallllyyy good!!! If you like catfish, or barbecue. Not to mention a cold beer too

The food was below expectations for the price. The bbq is priced similar to a Pecan Lodge, but without the flavor, quality, and freshness. I could have sworn I was being served Lloyds packaged bbq. The fried catfish had a very odd and soggy batter, and premixed cornmeal would have been better. The wings had great seasoning, but I could tell they were frozen as the bone was chilled among with bites near the bone. At $22, for a two meat platter and one side, I honestly felt like I was being ripped off as the main plate was a $10 meal at best because of inflation. The service was excellent, and I have no complaints there. The server was attentive, friendly, and checked on us to refill drinks as necessary. They have good beers, so that's a plus! The decor and mood was fine. There were dollar bills draped on the ceiling, so that was different. The Restaraunt was clean and neat. Overall, it seemed more like a place for friends to gather and have a drink. Nothing wrong with that, but the food was just not appetizing.

The service was good and the atmosphere was very friendly. They are dog friendly. The food was warm. We got there 30 minutes prior to closing. My first visit. The fries were hot. The ribs looked and tasted more oven baked than grilled over a pit. They were tender. The BBQ beans were slightly salty to me. The BBQ sauce on the table was okay. The prices were good.

I was puzzled by the mixed reviews, however decided to give it a shot! Inside is small with a (dive) bar like atmosphere. BUT there's outdoor/ patio dining (on Grapevine Main Street) with a water dish for dogs (apparently dog friendly). Clean, with friendly staff. Service was very good!We shared the 4 meat plate ($20) which came with one side (we got baked beans/ loved them). More than enough for two! The sausage was spice, as I like it, the brisket was very moist (didn't need BBQ sauce) however the BBQ sauce was good! The pulled pork was also great!After we were done, AJ (the owner) stopped by to make sure all was well... and it was! He is an Air Force veteran and by the way, gives Vets a discount... additionally, he's a former Grapevine Police Officer. And a great conversationalist! All great reasons to go there!

For a very casual spot to sit on a patio overlooking Main Street on a nice day while eating ok food and drinking beer, you can't really go wrong. Note that the prices printed on the menu are "cash only" prices. If you pay by credit card you'll be charged more. The owner claims it's a thing now and others are doing the same. I eat out a lot in DFW and so far I've not seen anyone else do that. At a minimum it should be noted on the menu. Or better yet since I'd venture to guess the majority pay with cards, post the credit card prices and offer a nice surprise for those few that still carry cash around.

This is a small place on Main Street. We were there on a Saturday. The bar was full but we got a table right away. Our server was exceptional. The poppers were very good with chunks of chicken wrapped in pepper and bacon. The chopped brisket on Texas Toast and fried okra were good. What we thought were going to be baked pinto beans turned out to be heated Pork N Beans that were a huge disappointment. Drinks were a bit overpriced other than the house wines. Our meal was expensive and in general there are better options nearby for the cost. Friendly dining place and down to earth.

Absolutely the WORST service and the food was ridiculous! Ribs so dry almost choke! The cole slaw was awful and dry! Waitress was more worried about her phone than waiting on us! We sat at the table for 25 minutes after choking down what we could tolerate and finally my husband had to hunt down the cell phone queen so we could check out and get out of there!Lots of drinking going on by the employees and their "friends" and they honestly didn't care to give us the time of day!

5.24.2024BBQ ribs meat were hard and burned,potato salad looked dirty.Food tasted bad and the environment was filthy.