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I would frequent The Stockyards much more often if it weren't so damn far. Even so, the food is worth the trip. Go with one other friend and enjoy each others company in this stuffy little restaurant.
I did just that and let me tell you, it's a hustle and bustle little spot that doesn't disappoint. After our great dining experience at Bairrada Churrasqueira Grill last weekend, we decided to venture to another BBQ restaurant. This time, something along the lines of good ol' American BBQ goodness. Something charred, smoked and grilled. The Stockyards was the place to be.
After a 7 minute wait, we were seated right in front of the grilling station along the bar. There are only 3 seating sections in this shack and I lucked out by sitting in the best. The restaurant was run like any other restaurant, but it's a eyeopening experience when you're able to see them grill your food to perfection. It feels like you're part of your dinner (staring and drooling counts alright...) while you sit there waiting, mesmerized by the sounds of sizzling meets, toasting bread and frying chicken.
The menu is small and will appeal to anyone that isn't a vegetarian. Burgers, sandwiches, BBQ plates, fried chicken pretty much sums it up. Everything sounds good. Anything with bacon, pork cracklings or garlic aioli sounds good in my books. Lucky, that's almost everything on the menu.
There wasn't any Porchetta left, so I chose my second option: Smoked Beef Brisket sandwich. My friend ordered the Fried Chicken Dinner.
I'm telling you now, these portions are good and hearty. They come out served in cast iron pans. It was a nice touch to the presentation.
The brisket sandwich was really good, but make sure to ask for garlic aioli on the side to dip your sandwich and fries in. It's quite a slimming meal so, no worries.
The fried chicken came with 5 pieces of crispy battered, spiced and golden brown chicken. Cole slaw and fries are your sides. The chicken was tender, juicy and moist. The crispy skin was spiced just right and reminded me of...dare I say... KFC. Just slightly.
After our meals, we were full to the max. Got up, paid at cash and took a nap when we got home.
Verdict: Stockyards is one of my favourite restaurants. It provided quality food with unique twists done right. It was a lively and different environment with great service and reasonable prices for the portions. Go only if you like food...
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