AJ's On Main, Grapevine TX

What a fun, quick and fantastic find. Great pulled pork. Tangy unique BBQ sauce. Perfect iced tea. Hot fries, okra and tender brisket, too. In and out in under an hour. Don't miss this lunch spot.

Normal prices for grapevine, incredible food an atmosphere! Small menu means they're naturals at making everything on the menu! Kind owner and staff

This place was fantastic! We had a large group of 16 with a lot of kids, and when we first walked in, we wondered if we should try to find somewhere else to eat (it seemed small and more like a bar atmosphere), but they immediately made us feel welcome and not like a problem so we stayed. And so glad we did! The service was wonderful and friendly. The food came out quickly, correctly, hot, and delicious. It was a great experience.

First time there, I sat at the bar there was a guy was being creepy so the bar girl walk with me to my car and even the lady there who was eating. I would go back there again. The food was really good and the drinks So thankful there’s still nice people in this world

Great find in downtown Grapevine. Pulled pork sandwiche & fried okra was really good. Lots of quality beers on tap. Was there for lunch.

I would given them 5 stars but, at 15bucks, the pulled pork sandwich was way overpriced. I hope it was just the Grapefest price.

I would have given them 3 stars, but the lady who served me was very friendly, professional, and attentive. She deserves the additional star.

Great bbq brisket! I especially enjoyed the fried okra. It was cooked perfectly and the seasoning was on point. If you're looking for a place to enjoy good bbq and a beer on Main Street, this is the best! My favorite beverage that the bar makes in the winter is a naughty hot chocolate.

This one is hard to write as it was very much a mixed bag. I think that it shouldn't be advertised as a primary restaurant but rather as a bar with some bbq on the side.
TLDR: Pricey and the Q is mediocre at best. Cocktails and service are great though.

So let's start with the positives.
Pros:
-Great service. The server was kind and patient. The orders were done right and the server was great about asking about refills.
-Cocktails. I had the Manhattan and my friend had the Old Fashioned. We're both snobs when it comes to drinks, and neither of us had a single complaint on the cocktail. Well balanced and mixed.
-Fried okra. It was exceptional. The lightest cornmeal based batter I have ever tasted. It was almost as light and crispy as tempura. It was perfectly seasoned with salt, a bit of black pepper, and a hint of garlic powder. The okra was cooked until done but not overcooked and squishy on the inside like is often done.
-Alcohol selection both spirits and drafts. Well stocked bar.
-"Hog wings". A bbq pork rib, fried, and then tossed with a dry rub. Delicious. (A bit pricey at $4 a piece but delicious nonetheless).

Cons:
-The prices. It was 15 for a chopped brisket sandwich and a side. 14 for pulled pork. I can pay that much for a half pound of bbq at a top notch joint, and I'd be shocked if either myself (brisket) or my friend (pulled pork) had 1/4 lb in our sandwiches. That gets compounded by the actual bbq itself which I will be discussing below. The cocktail was a bit expensive as well, but, for the quality, it wasn't bad.
-The bbq. Sadly it was just not good. I wouldn't go so far as to say it was outright bad, but it was definitely sub-par. It was fully cooked, but it just didn't have much flavor. There was very little smoke ring, and the texture of the meat was also middling and a bit stringy. Almost more like it was baked or roasted rather than slow cooked in a smoker. Which is not good as when I go for BBQ, I am there mostly for the meat. It's a huge bonus when sides or drinks are awesome, but the whole point of bbq is the meat. And they have a beautiful huge smoker outside the building so they had the equipment to do it right. They just chose not to. Also the quantity of the meat being served was also lacking. The amount of meat we got was 1/2 inch high and slightly less wide than a standard piece of white bread. There was no overspill. The sauce was ok and unfortunately very much needed. Tasted like a mix of East Texas style with a bit of St Louis. Considering the amount of good reviews, the bbq was a massive letdown.
-Unsweet tea. Yeah mine tasted like it had sat up and began that first stage of souring before fermentation starts. Then again ordering unsweet tea in a bbq restaurant is generally not a good idea so that one is kind of on me. However the server replaced it with a soft drink at no charge. No not a big deal. Just don't order it.

Overall, the service and cocktails save this from being a complete bomb. As a BBQ joint, it deserves a 1.5. However, as a bar that could serve snacks like the fried okra and hog wings alongside great cocktails and beer, it deserves a solid 4.0. If I lived in the area, I might use it as an event nightcap as it was a bit more casual and less crowded than many of the other places on Main.

I had a business lunch here and enjoyed the brisket with AJ’s made in house BBQ sauce, fried catfish, coleslaw, and okra. I met AJ himself and had a good time being in a local restaurant with good company.

We had such a good time here last night. Friendly owners and BBQ master. Had a mini family reunion. Small place and very welcoming. The food was great. We all made clean plates. Some ordered second meals to go. The BBQ ribs are unreal. Fall off the bone good. Sticky fingers make happy bellies.

A little disappointed. My 2 daughters from Oregon recommended this place for good reviews. I ordered pulled pork and brisket but did not come with enough bbq sauce. The bbq sauce was the same size as the ketchup for the fries. The meat tasted dry ️

Great tasting Brisket, pulled pork, fried Mac and Cheese, and the fries were nice a crisp on the outside and smooth inside. The waitress was good, along with the service. However, I didn't get that warm hospitality feel. Heck I'd go again for other meals and try them out.

Not up to Texas level BBQ.
17.00 for 1 chop brisket side of slaw. No drink.
Sorry folks I won't be back.
Follow up note, i had given thought to try again, but after response from restaurant owner. I definitely will not return.

When dining at AJ's on Main we were treated to excellent service from waitress, Lisa. The food was served quickly and was delicious. Here is a family friendly place we enjoyed for lunch.and we are sure to return.

This place is misleading.
They don't even serve beef ribs as advertised and their menu is very limited.
The one posted on there page doesn't exist.
They have like 5 meals and some animal shaped nuggets for the kids.
I tried to call ahead to ask about their beef ribs but there was no phone number to call so we just showed up to try it.
They need to fix this misleading page. I see no reason to come back for a $15 pulled brisket sandwhich. (They didn't even offer slices brisket).

Oh well you live and learn.