Heim Barbecue on the River - Fort Worth, Texas

Alex Gooley

I was on vacation in Fort Worth from New York, and I knew we needed to try some Texas BBQ before leaving. This was the only BBQ place open nearby so we decided to try it out. It was surprisingly quiet for dinner time on a Saturday. There was no wait at all which was nice. The atmosphere was really nice with a lot of people sitting outside and they have live music performing.

The food was amazing. I got the 1/2 pound of brisket and the loaded small potato skins. The brisket was very tender and juicy, the Mac and Cheese was really good, the fries were nothing special really. Just your standard crinkle cut restaurant fries. But the potato skins really surprised me. They were absolutely delicious.

Pricing seemed very fair to me. Even surprisingly cheap. Maybe it’s because I’m from New York where everything is more expensive. But the half pound of brisket with 2 sides would easily be $20-$25. I was expecting to pay much more. I think the negative reviews about the portions may partially be because they look small on the tray. But a half pound of brisket is still a half pound, and that was very filling for me on top of the 2 sides.

The staff was also great, there was a friendly gentleman who asked how everything was and everyone seemed to take their job seriously, being very attentive, bussing tables, and handing out menus by the door. If you are in the area I definitely recommend trying this place out. A nice casual BBQ experience

Keith Boivin

First off, the BBQ was fantastic! We got the jalapeño cheddar sausage, brisket, and the pork ribs ..... and would order all 3 again next time. Their Mac and Cheese was also great and I give their coleslaw a 3 out of 5 rating.

We sat on the patio on a Saturday night and listened to some incredible live music and just had an incredible time altogether!

Sara Waeltz

I've heard so much hype about Heim, I started getting some real FOMO from it. Finally, I got to swing and see what it's all about. For the most part, it was pretty good. The prices are scary, but that's just the reality of Texas BBQ. The food was alright, though not the best I've ever had. The brisket mac was just a bit dry. TX sausage was good. Ribs and pulled pork were also a little dry. I'll definitely come back, though, especially for the atmosphere. There's a bar and plenty of seating. It was super laid back and the staff was great!

Mauricio Castro

The quality of Heim has really declined the last couple of years. This was my first time at this location but the food was ok....not great. I ordered a 2 meat plate with the turkey breast being the driest that I've had in a while. The brisket was pretty dry as well. My buddy ordered the bacon burnt ends and they just weren't what they used to be. I did enjoy the greens. For a 2 meat plate I think the price was fair. I hope I just came on an off day.

Michael Doherty

It occurred to me after my most recent visit that I had never reviewed so I had to remedy that.

Heim is my go-to BBQ for anyone visiting me from out of town. I lived in FTW for 8 years so I was there when the first location opened. There are a lot of great places to get BBQ in the area but Heim is my favorite. And the Riverside location is the best IMO. It has all the great stuff of the other locations (amazing beef ribs, brisket, sausage, bread) while also having great parking.

I also have to call out the amazing service. There’s a gentleman there who has a walker of some sort who works there. I was with my kids and friend and he was so attentive and helpful especially with my daughter. The whole staff is great but wanted to call him out specifically. I asked his name but forgot since then.

Anyways, I love this place

Chandon Sanders

Great restaurant in the river district. Personally I like this location better than the Magnolia location as it has much more space and it’s easier to get seated and enjoy the meal. Today I had the 2 meat plate with pork ribs and jalapeño cheddar sausage, with Mac and cheese and pinto beans for sides.

Rob

Top notch bbq, friendly stuff, food was worth the value and size of the portions were great to share

John

It was the best Texas BBQ I had by far. The meat was tender, juicy/moist, and tasty. No sauce is needed. The plate of Brisket comes with 2 sides at $22. You can't beat this deal. The place is very cozy with a bar indoor dining or outdoor seating available. Highly recommended.