Ferris Wheelers Backyard & BBQ is a barbecue joint in the popping-hot Dallas Design District. This hot-spot is serving up more than smoked meats and booze with an outdoor space, known as the Backyard, which features a huge patio and stage for live music, along with games like Jenga and washers. Oh, and we can’t forget the 50-foot, operational Ferris wheel that looks over the Dallas skyline! Texas brisket as a major player on the menu, but you’ll also find less-common proteins, such as honey-smoked turkey breast and Carolina-style pulled pork. Order up a half-pound on a plate or enjoy all of the meats piled together into a hearty sandwich. Texas Monthly just named it one of the Top 10 New & Notable Places to Get BBQ in Texas!
Smoked brisket, ribs, sandwiches, plus full bar & live music in backyard setting with Ferris wheel. Based on 3 reviews, the restaurant has received a rating of 4.6 stars. Price $$
✔️ Dine-in ✔️ Takeout ✔️ Delivery
Address:
1950 Market Center Blvd, Dallas, TX 75207
Phone: (214) 741-4141
Website:
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Hours
| Monday
(Labor Day)
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11 AM–10 PM
Hours might differ
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| Tuesday |
11 AM–10 PM |
| Wednesday |
11 AM–10 PM |
| Thursday |
11 AM–10 PM |
| Friday |
11 AM–10 PM |
| Saturday |
11 AM–10 PM |
| Sunday |
11 AM–10 PM |
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Reviews
Balkis Balkis
Went here for take out. Huge portions, excellent smoked flavor. The brisket and Turkey are amazing! Chicken wings were good as well! Fried okra was good. Mac and cheese was just okay.
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Cathy Hughes
First time visitor on a Tuesday afternoon. Friendly service, looks like it would be very busy at night! My only quibble is that the indoor eating area is a but run down. However, we are considering bringing our large group here for an evening of fun and food!
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Eugene McCown
Great find! In spite of having to clean my own table off, the food was great! The brisket was tender and tasty. The wedges were good as well. My wife had the baked potato and she loved the brisket as well. Will return!!!
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Marc De Jesus
First time in Texas and we needed to get our BBQ fix. It was almost closing time for them and they still were able to serve us! Usually some places act really rude when you do this (understandable). We got the sampler and it was just enough for the 4 of us before a night out in downtown. All the sides were good! Along with everything in the sampler platter.
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A M
They don’t do weekly specials anymore. Got seated without a reservation. Place wasn’t too busy for weekday lunch. Got the two meat combo. Mind blowingly amazing beef brisket! Very juicy and tender. Better than Terry Black’s, IMO. Also liked the pulled pork. Their BBQ sauce is awesome; not overly sweet. Well worth the visit.
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Rachael Thatcher
The outdoor seating area they call “the backyard” is awesome! It felt like sitting at a fair with the Ferris wheel and the live band and all the tables. The staff were friendly as well. Nice community environment and we were able to meet a few locals and get recommendations for even better places according to them.
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Josh Goldberg
I brought my mom and sister here for some good ‘ole Texas BBQ. It was a beautiful day outside, so we decided to sit on the patio. There were 4 open larger patio tables out of the sun, but they all had reserved signs on them. We ended up sitting on the back side of the patio and the service wasn’t that great. The ribs were perfection, but the brisket was super fatty and a little dry. The margaritas were very sugary. I’d go back for the atmosphere and the ribs, but I’d try out a bunch of other restaurants in the area first. Bonus is that you can bring your leashed dog, which is the main reason I went. Parking is a little touch and go, as I scored the last parking spot.
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Love Jonez
I ordered a 2 meat plate with brisket and ribs, pulled pork sandwich, and a loaded bake potato. This was my 2nd visit to this spot and it has yet to disappoint. The meat had a great smoke on it and it was very flavorful. I had waffle fries, which were really, really good. The ribs fell completely off the bone. I’ve never had that happen before…from Memphis to KC. That’s all I need to say about that. The potato was so big, I thought it was 4 on the plate. The brisket was soft and complemented the potato well. The pull pork was soft and you could taste the flavor. All in all…it was too good!
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Allyson Seybert
Decided to pick a top 10 bbq venue in Dallas to take my family who was in town from Amarillo. Definitely exceeded my expectations and the atmosphere was amazing. All of the food was delicious and by far some of the best BBQ I have tasted in Texas. Will definitely be keeping this spot in my favorites. Savory, big portions and worth every bite.
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Wanda Carter Roush
The food at Ferris Wheelers is amazing! Had an extended stay in Dallas and tried many of the items on the menu. My favorite – Turkey Wrap.
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