Grady's restaurant and catering firm has been a San Antonio tradition for almost six decades. We still slow smoke our barbeque using Hill Country Oak the same way Grady did when he began out in the 1940's. Please visit one of our restaurants to experience true Southern Hospitality along with our outstanding family recipes.
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Fred Road is our first location to open over 70 years ago. At Grady's we offer quick counter service for dine in or pick up of our smoked in house BBQ. There is a drive thru at this location for the convenience of getting freshly smoked BBQ and never leaving your car. We have two party rooms that hold between 55 and 60 people.
Grady's Bandera offers quick counter service for dine in or pick up of our smoked in house BBQ. This location has the largest event space with a party room inside of the restaurant that holds up to 100 people. We also have a "Party Barn" behind the building that holds up to 200 people with tables and chairs provided.
Welcome to the Party Barn where special memories are made with family and friends! Located next to our Bandera location in Balcone Heights, it is the perfect venue for anyone who is looking for a rustic, country feel for their next event. With high ceilings, an indoor space that holds up to 200 people and a grand overhead door that opens up to more seating outside, our Party Barn is great for any special occasion. Along with beautiful Southern-inspired lighting fixtures, enjoy an inclusive rental package with tables, chairs and plate ware.
Reviews (29)
Todd Terry
Jun 16, 2022
The best customer service and the best smoke brisket around. There are some great places and some high profile magazine places but don't forget about the good old fashion San Antonio places like Grady's you will love it like we did. The manager Sean will make sure you are taken care of. Highly recommend.
Sekina Singleton
Jun 12, 2022
I'm from another state and their pulled pork came close to that until my last visit. I bought a pound of pulled pork and got half a pound of grease. When speaking with the person that said he was the manager his offer was to drain off the grease. It was more grease than meat. They had never sold it to me like this and his attitude made it worse. So I definitely will not be going back again. The first time they messed up my food(the bones in the ribs were softer than the meat) the second time my fish was under cooked. So this was the third strike and they're out
Daniel C. Lopez
May 29, 2022
Food cold and undercooked. Portions pathetic. Rude servers. Think they are gods gift to BBQ. Sad to say typical black employees. Laugh at customers after they leave to sit down. Fries, catfish, mushrooms, okra all cooked in same oil. Price for just side order is the same as a basic basket. $7.86 for just a large okra. Also the meat by the 1/2 pound is not a half pound. Bill Miller's off New Braunfels better prices bigger portions. Save your money.
Don Laney
May 23, 2022
Rashaad Spain
May 11, 2022
Rasiel Razz Galvan
Apr 13, 2022
Mark H.
Mar 21, 2022
Emmanuel Ulate Gutierrez
Mar 15, 2022
Michelle Pena
Mar 08, 2022
Lovely Mess
Feb 05, 2022
They food and service was excellent. The person at the register was very polite and was lovely to chat with for a bit. The food went ABOVE and beyond my expectations. I had got the chicken fried chicken and it was supperr delicious. Nice creamy gravy, the chicken was nice ans crispy as well as juicy. Also! The green beans kinda tasted like how bills makes them which i loved! I 100% recommend eating here : I'm already planning on taking my parents soon
Ted Garcia
Nov 06, 2021
Arrived early, two meat sandwich was excellent. Fried mushrooms were average taste, hot from fryer. Dinning area had clean floors and sitting areas. Not clean.soda dispenser. Went to get refill on soda.found two small flies in my cup. Must have came from the ice machine or soda dispenser. Told staff, gave me a new cup.haha. Saw manager trying to clean the dispenser.thinking that should be done before you have customers or at the end of shift. Staff were professional and friendly.
Eric W.
Nov 06, 2021
I just went through the drive through 3:58 it looked like a girl but on my receipt in said Paul 11/06/21. She was disrespectful rude yelled rolled her eyes and made me feel like she do not like BLACK PEOPLE PERIOD. if she doesn't like BLACK PEOPLE or people she should be around people without monitoring she rude as hell.
Christina S.
Sep 26, 2021
My husband and I love coming here because we can both find things to eat. He doesn't have any dietary restrictions but I'm vegan so it can sometimes be hard to find places with both options. Grady's is great because of her onion rings, fried pickles and fried mushrooms! I'm very happy they have these #vegan options for me. Good choice for families too!
Megan H.
Sep 25, 2021
Lynette D.
Jun 04, 2021
For starters, the drive thru doesn't work. I ordered a catfish dinner and waited in a parking spot for 21 minutes before I finally went inside to get a refund. The manager (I'm assuming) asked where my food was and it was just hanging in the basket--it had BEEN ready. He refunded me and told them to still make my order, which I would've been fine with until I saw this dipstick take my fish out of the basket WITH HER BARE HANDS.
At that point I was done. I will NEVER come back to this location and will make sure nobody I know does. I'm very angry because he tried to make an excuse and say "they get backed up". There was literally no one else there, as the place had already closed.
At that point I was done. I will NEVER come back to this location and will make sure nobody I know does. I'm very angry because he tried to make an excuse and say "they get backed up". There was literally no one else there, as the place had already closed.
Liz H.
May 10, 2021
Never Again! Absolutely not! If I could give zero stars I would. The pulled pork sandwich was the worst in history with Zero taste other than grease, the bottom bun was so soggy that it fell apart even before pouring on the extra salty bbq sauce that goes with it. A Complete Waste of MONEY $$$! I agree with others, the drive thru window is slow AF, taking more than 20 min, AND the window thing is very Rude, almost irritated to work. ( for the 3 customers in a whole day).
The potato salad was luke warm, yuck, and prob not kept at a safe temp, and the tea had old gross taste, rancid. It has been over a year since I've been to this place, because it was so slow. And, I will never try again. I'm emploring anyone who values their health to avoid this place. I will be reporting to the health department.
The potato salad was luke warm, yuck, and prob not kept at a safe temp, and the tea had old gross taste, rancid. It has been over a year since I've been to this place, because it was so slow. And, I will never try again. I'm emploring anyone who values their health to avoid this place. I will be reporting to the health department.
Zach C.
Apr 12, 2021
Place was filthy and food was not good either. Forgot my sides and deleted them from the receipt so it actually feels pretty suspicious. Save your time and money and go to bill millers. Big yikes Edit: I do not accept your copy and pasted response. If you truly are being transparent, post photos of the conditions of the food preparation area on google/your website, specifically the floors. Mandate that your employees wear masks and advise them that eating while preparing food for customers is unprofessional and unsanitary. I will also email this response, thank you for the response. I do not intend to be rude, I only wish to help others make more informed decisions.
Sandie R.
Apr 05, 2021
Very disappointed in their Nashville Hot Chicken. For the price they charge, I would expect to get my food as ordered. The food I got was very tasteful but not what was ordered. I ordered boneless wings and got wings with bones. I believe in second chances so today I tried again. I ordered strips this time with the hot Nashville chicken sauce. Well they forgot (?) or didn't put the sauce on or give me any sauce. I don't plan on ordering from them again. IAs tasty as the food is, it's too pricey for not getting my order correct.
Eric V.
Mar 26, 2021
The BBQ is ok, the chicken was delicious but the brisket was dry. The worst part was the girl at the window, she was very rude. Like argumentative rude. I asked a simple question about the price and she got very defensive for no reason. It also took forever at the drive -thru. I waited well over 20 minutes at the window after I payed. Ridiculous! On a positive note, their brownies are outstanding! I like that it's closer than any other bbq place but after this experience, I'll drive further next time.
Michelle N.
Mar 09, 2021
Jamie B.
Jan 29, 2021
Always great food. I don't like the pinto beans but so many prober great sides to choose from. Catfish, ribs, pulled pork, chopped beef, brisket are amazing. Would be nice to see less fat on the brisket.but I've only ordered it once because of that. Military discount offered. Always nice and fast staff.
Lorena & Apos S. F.
Jan 25, 2021
Shelia W.
Oct 11, 2020
Michael R.
Jul 11, 2020
Used to be OK. Not so good anymore but was willing to give another shot. Failure, they don't appreciate that you came by so off to somewhere that does. It's also Nice and hot inside they're using household corded fans, SAFD.and be prepared to wait even though no one else is inside. Drivethru is priority. Thanks for the experience
Rudy B.
Jul 03, 2020
Zombie O.
Jun 10, 2020
Cherise B.
Jan 20, 2020
Spicy catfish was to die for, so delicious! Although that Bar-b-que was nothing to shake your head at, it is slow smoked and the taste is mouthwatering good. Just sampling each of the meats you can really tell that they slow smoke everything so that the flavor goes all the way to the bone. Onto sides. The mac and cheese as well as the cream corn were the overall winners and by the way they are all house recipes so you will not go wrong with any of the side items. Although those French fries were so crispy and hot! Tip 1: Make sure you try the Fried catfish regular or spicy Tip 2: Cream corn and mac and cheese are a must
Iron T.
Nov 29, 2018
I ordered delivery from here and was excited to have some BBQ from the local area. For 8.99 I got a brisket sandwich that was all bun some meat and almost no BBQ. I did also order the fried okra for 1.99 and it was a good handful worth the 1.99. But I got more out of the okra than I did the BBQ. I don't think I'll be back with food like this.
Anthony Nalli
Feb 14, 2016
A local chain with 7 locations. We tried the 3 meat plate with beef brisket, chicken, and ribs with okra and mac and cheese as the sides. Lisa had the grilled salmon with asparagus and rice. For a modest $1.99 each we added some catfish, fried and baked. The mild BBQ sauce was on a little thick for my liking. Next time I'll get it on the side.
The ribs were tender and quite good. The chicken was moist and tasty throughout. The beef brisket was in thick chunks. Sides were good. The salmon was cooked beautifully rare. Awesome. The rice was creamy and absolutely delicious. The fried catfish was crispy and good but the baked was bursting with flavor and amazing as it was dusted with cajun seasonings. No room for dessert unfortunately but the peach cobbler was calling. Next time!
The ribs were tender and quite good. The chicken was moist and tasty throughout. The beef brisket was in thick chunks. Sides were good. The salmon was cooked beautifully rare. Awesome. The rice was creamy and absolutely delicious. The fried catfish was crispy and good but the baked was bursting with flavor and amazing as it was dusted with cajun seasonings. No room for dessert unfortunately but the peach cobbler was calling. Next time!