Here is the logo I came up with for your BBQ joint! I tried to keep the balance between Sea and Western, while making a fun and inviting logo. People should see your logo and instantly want to check this place out, and that was what I kept in mind through out the process. Colors are still being fine-tuned, so feel free to give any kind of specific direction or feedback about colors (or about anything for that matter). Thanks!
Here is an alternate design, where I moved the Texas icon to the "Q" of "BBQ". I also made the color palette more along the lines of what you described. The grey and orange add a nice touch of additional colors.
Like # 6 the best so far. Would love if the look was a bit more raw and antiquated. Great look so far. Thank you for being the only designer to give it a try so far.
This could be an alternate logo on file, with a distressed/weathered look. The distressed texture is on its own layer, so you can easily turn it on or hide it as needed!...