Ferris Wheelers Backyard and BBQ

4.2

141 Reviews

$30 and under

Barbecue

Make a reservation

2 people

Nov 26, 2024

10:30 PM

Great for outdoor dining
Good for groups
Neighborhood gem

Come to Ferris Wheelers for delicious backyard & BBQ in Dallas!

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Barbecue
Hours of operation
Lunch Daily 11:00 am–4:00 pm Dinner Daily 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Bar Mon–Wed, Sun 4:00 pm–12:00 am Thu–Sat 4:00 pm–1:00 am
Phone number
(214) 741-4141
Website
http://www.ferriswheelers.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Business Casual
Executive chef
Doug Pickering

Location
1950 Market Center Blvd, Dallas, TX 75207
Neighborhood
Design District
Parking details
None
Additional
Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Wine

Brisket$11.00
Sandwich or Plate - certified USDA prime brisket. Choice of moist, lean or chef's cut
Pulled Pork$9.00
Sandwich or Plate - slow smoked pork shoulder topped with house made BBQ sauce
Smoked Turkey Breast$9.00
Sandwich or Plate - apple cider / honey brined turkey breast sliced to order
Hand Made Hot Link$8.00
house made brisket / pork shoulder blend sausage stuffed with fresh jalapenos and Cheddar cheese
Brown Sugar Glazed Ribs$12.00
1/2 rack st louis ribs smoked and finished in our house made BBQ sauce

Special

2 Meat Special$15.00
choice of 2 meats and a side
The Day off Sandwich$13.00
chopped brisket, hand made hot link, pulled pork, jalapeno bacon slaw, house made pickles and hot BBQ sauce

Sides

Jalapeno Bacon Cole Slaw$3.00
house smoked bacon, cabbage medley, fresh jalapenos
Mac N Cheese$3.00
creamy cheese blend, and topped with crushed BBQ flavor potato chips
Fried Okra$3.00
okra served with house made Texas gold sauce
Smoked Green Beans$3.00
bacon, onions, lightly smoked and cooked slowly in house made BBQ sauce
Waffle Fries$3.00
fried to order and dusted with house made seasoning
Smoked BBQ Beans$3.00
pinto beans slowly smoked with caramelized onions, house seasoning and BBQ sauce
Southwestern Potato Salad$3.00
red potatoes, fresh corn, cilantro, green onion, bell pepper, and poblano

Desserts

Banana Pudding$4.00
Cookie$1.50

What 141 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.2

4.2 based on all time ratings

4.3Food
4.2Service
4.2Ambience
4.2Value

Noise • Moderate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Ferris Wheelers Backyard and BBQ offers a delightful barbecue experience with "tender ribs" and "moist brisket" praised by many. Enjoy generous portions and reasonable prices in a lively outdoor setting. While the decor is rustic, the "great vibe" and accommodating staff make it a worthwhile visit for BBQ enthusiasts.

141 Reviews

E
Edwin
France
1 review
1.0
1 review
Dined on September 25, 2024
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 1
OpenTable allowed us to book a reservation for this location, however they weren’t open on the day we booked which was very unfortunate (Tuesday 9/24). Restaurant and open table need to work together to confirm actual available times based on open days of operation.
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David
Atlanta Metro
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on August 31, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
Well spiced food and sides. Bathrooms need repair and tables are sticky
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Lily
Dallas
18 reviews
vip
1.0
18 reviews
Dined on July 28, 2024
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 1
Very run down place, though they may have intended it to be that way. BBQ counter you would find in any backwoods off the freeway part of Texas. For starters, the brisket doesn't have any smoke enhanced flavor to the meat at all. Which makes me think it was simply over seared, charred and oven baked. Brisket isn't trimmed - so you have a deep layer of fat. Sausage is passable in flavor but dry overall - could use some fat blend to keep some moisture in it. Ribs were ok, again no smoke flavor to it. BBQ sauce is on the tangy side - overall definitely what I wouldn't expect restaurant or even side of the road quality. I'd say even Buc-ee's is better than this place.
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OpenTable Diner
Dallas
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on July 16, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great food, good prices, nice vibe. I went here with a group and they were very accommodating.
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WilliamT
Las Vegas
7 reviews
3.0
7 reviews
Dined on July 6, 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
Food is delicious. Outside area looks fun, but it was hot so we ate in doors. Nice bar outside too. Pretty old looking in-doors, not the fanciest. But very good bbq, great service.
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TracyR
Chicago
20 reviews
3.0
20 reviews
Dined on June 24, 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 2
The food was great. The pictures of the Ferris wheel, however were incorrect! Ferris wheel wasn’t even as big as a carnival Ferris wheel.
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OpenTable Diner
El Paso
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on June 21, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Awesome people!!! BBQ was solid and place has a real down home feel! Portions are large! Shout out to Chris….great guy like everyone we came across!
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OpenTable Diner
Dallas
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on June 2, 2024
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Food was good looking taste good but needed to be warmed
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JayV
Dallas
6 reviews
vip
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on May 15, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Great find and close to Sky rooftop concerts. Food is great and you should sit outside.
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JerryP
Dallas
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on May 12, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This place is great! We ordered the Full Ride which was a ton of food. The ribs were so tender they were falling off the bone. Brisket was tender and moist, as were the pulled pork and turkey. We also tried most of the sides which were also delish. The prices were the most reasonable in the city! If you haven't been, you're missing out. this will be our go to!
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FAQs

Ferris Wheelers Backyard and BBQ does offer delivery in partnership with Uber Eats.

Ferris Wheelers Backyard and BBQ is rated 4.2 stars by 141 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

Nov 26, 2024

10:30 PM

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Ferris Wheelers Backyard and BBQ

1950 Market Center Blvd, Dallas, TX 75207

Additional information

Neighborhood
Design District
Hours of operation
Lunch Daily 11:00 am–4:00 pm Dinner Daily 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Bar Mon–Wed, Sun 4:00 pm–12:00 am Thu–Sat 4:00 pm–1:00 am
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Barbecue
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Business Casual
Parking details
None
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Doug Pickering
Additional
Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Wine

Website
http://www.ferriswheelers.com/
Phone number
(214) 741-4141

Ferris Wheelers Backyard and BBQ

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

Menu

Smoked Meats

Brisket$11.00

Pulled Pork$9.00

Smoked Turkey Breast$9.00

Hand Made Hot Link$8.00

Brown Sugar Glazed Ribs$12.00

Special

2 Meat Special$15.00

The Day off Sandwich$13.00

Featured Items

Brisket Queso$7.00

House Salad$6.00

Sides

Jalapeno Bacon Cole Slaw$3.00

Mac N Cheese$3.00

Fried Okra$3.00

Smoked Green Beans$3.00

Waffle Fries$3.00

Smoked BBQ Beans$3.00

Southwestern Potato Salad$3.00

Desserts

Banana Pudding$4.00

Cookie$1.50

What 141 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Review summary

FAQs

Does Ferris Wheelers Backyard and BBQ offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?

How is Ferris Wheelers Backyard and BBQ restaurant rated?

Is Ferris Wheelers Backyard and BBQ currently accepting reservations?

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information