Would give it a 3.5. Chicken breast had a nice smoked flavor and was seasoned well but was on the dry side. Mashed Potatoes were good. Corn bread was mid. Main problem though is 1 meat combo for about 4-5 ounces of chicken and one side being $17.50 was way too much. Still hungry.
I'm from Texas, and I approve of this BBQ. Usually I m disappointed by “Texas Style” BBQ but Swinging Door hits home for me. No gimmicks or frills.My wife and I shared the 4 meat, 4 side combo and added a hot link so we could try little of everything. All the meat was juicy with the right amount of smoky flavor as not to over power the meat. The Mac and cheese, Coleslaw, and baked beans are all on point. The garlic rolls are fluffy and outstanding.
We call this place Gas Station BBQ, because of the horrible ambience (gas station next door)... but this BBQ has got to be one of the best in the whole valley & Los Angeles and now Gas Station BBQ is said with Love. They aren't F...in around with anything they make, especially the brisket. You will not care a bit about the ambience once you take your first bite of the brisket or a sausage or the tri tip or ... you get it.
Many people told me how good this place was so I decided to give it a try. I had my family over for my birthday and I got brisket and ribs and let's just say there was hardly any left! Everyone absolutely LOVED it! Will definitely come back and highly recommend!
Great bbq spot hard to find one around like this one . Love the baby back ribs !
Had a great experience here in December. The food was amazing and we counted on our waiter for great recommendations. We squandered and made black truffle carpaccio and white truffle pasta and both were excellent. The atmosphere was very romantic and relaxed and every dish, this and the kitchen was fantastic. Great place for a special date night or romantic evening! Wine list +++!!
Update***, went there again, i always try 3 different days at each place ,and i gota say it was better, i wish i could put 3.5 stars, not yet a tru 4, meat had better smoke on it and still very tender, mac n cheese was still realy bad, coleslaw was ok,pickles still bad, but it was better, maybe the day i went below was just a bad day.or the changed something about there smoke style.Whether there the other day for the first time,had the brisket and pulled pork,both very tender,brisket had a nice little bark,but both had no real smoked flavor,I've had good amount of TX bbq, this really left no great impression,also the sides are just terrible, the Mac n cheese had zero flavor, more like a yellow soup, the pickles tasted like old water would taste,coleslaw was just ok. I can't really call this TX quality.i will say, they oiled on the brisket in the sandwich.
Thus place is definitely a hidden gem. Make the effort to pick some up if you happen to be staying near the airport. Had the ribs a d brisket and it was 5star all the way.
Hands down the BEST bbq joint I have ever eaten at! Everything just melts in your mouth and is smoked to PERFECTION! The sides are all delicious as well. I have recently moved back to NC and I am missing this place like crazy! I’m hoping to find a similar restaurant here. Whenever I visit again, I will definitely stop by! Until we meet again…??
Coming from Texas this was the spot to go too. I had pork ribs and sirloin tips. Everything was tender and moist. The bbq sauce was perfect as well.