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CLOSED – Bet The House BBQ

Something new to Denton—thoughtful barbecue that’s gone when it’s gone. Bet The House BBQ has the potential, and seemingly the intention, to make a real mark in North Texas, but a clean fire is what’s needed to attain their lift goals. If it was all about effort and drive, this place would be a shoe-in for the Top 50, but in terms of execution there’s still room for improvement.

City: Denton

Cuisine:

Method: Oak and pecan in an offset smoker

Pitmaster: Shawn Eagle & Cody Smithers

Rating: ★★★

Address: 508 S Elm St. Ste 109, Denton, TX, 76201

Hours: W-Sat 11-8, Sun 11-3

Phone: (940) 808-0332

Website: betthehousebbq.com

Year Opened: 2014

Last updated: November 6, 2014

Reviews

  • Bet The House BBQ

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    Shawn Eagle and Cody Smithers opened a Denton barbecue joint in a strip mall with $5,000 from a Kickstarter campaign and a big dream. A week into running the business they shared with the local paper the desire to make the …

  • Phillip Sharp

    Very interesting review….wonder why they wouldn’t use some sort of oak from the beginning. Most people I have heard from say it is very solid, but they are no BBQ Snob…hope they will get it figured out soon as we are still wanting to try them out.

  • Linda Wallace

    I’m sure they are still tweaking. My husband I have been going there since April, and normally have brisket and pulled pork, potato salad and coleslaw. It’s out favorite and I’ve not felt that it was overly smoky in taste (which I do not like!) I hope you’ll come give it another try in 2015!

  • J-Smooove

    Stopped by for a bite. It aint bad but I could tell these boys aren’t into it like a BBQ-Lifer, ya know. I asked one young boy and he said that the 2 owners have Day Jobs and this be a second income. That would explain the lack of love in the meat and the meat being left alone all night. A true BBQ man watches his BBQ like a baby.