YUM! Delicious food, atmosphere was amazing. Staff was friendly. The half chicken was delicious,…read morepulled chicken was amazing, fries were great! Pulled pork was a hit too! Definitely will come back. Place was hopping but we didn't have to wait, food was really quick to come out too! Only negative which I've seen other reviewers mention ... was the drinks. (I'd suggest ordering your drink in a bottle, or bringing a drink from home...) our drinks tasted really awful. (Soda, water; etc) we narrowed it down that we think it was the ice. I wonder if the ice machine needs a cleaning. Something was not right about it. We ended up ordering bottled root-beers for $4 each because we couldn't drink the water. I won't give it a less rating for this- just something to note. Definitely will come again!

Finally made it out to Ray Brothers for a Friday night dinner and already looking forward to our…read morenext visit. We had a party of 6 and fortunately there was a table out on the patio for us. When it got a little chilly, the staff turned on the heaters which was nice. Service was great and so was the food! I'd recommend pulled chicken with the Carolina Gold Sauce. Happy hour was going on where drinks were 2 for 1 which was also a nice added treat! Everyone I was with was happy with their orders and hopefully we can get back soon!

Some of the best barbecue I had…read more Pulled pork succulent and juicy. Often times you get places reheating or shredding too hot. It was perfect. Brisket was the worst thing I had and it was delicious and tender as tender can be. I tried a burger, outrageous. All the sides I tried were good. CANT wait to try again.

This place earns 5 stars from me based on the deviled eggs alone. They were hands down the best…read moredeviled eggs I've ever had. As for the BBQ, the brisket was tender, flavorful, and cooked perfectly. The ribs were good as well, slightly on the tougher side than I prefer, but still very enjoyable. My favorite meat was the pork belly; it was incredibly tender and packed with great flavor. The sides were also delicious and complemented the meal well. Overall, it was a fantastic experience, and I would definitely return to this location or try one of their other locations in the future.

The line is worth it. - carolina brisket sandwich with…read morebaked beans and mac salad 10/10 - carolina pulled pork sandwich with potato salad and mac salad 10/10 - ribs 7/10 - cornbread 6/10 - razzleberry pie 8/10 - pecan pie 7/10 Plenty of places to sit. Cute atmosphere being outside. I will be back!

My husband and I have lived in this area for over 25 years. Bob's BBQ was the place to go on the…read moreweekends for food. Best around and met many that came from miles away just to get their goods. Their service continues to be great , but something has happened to the food!!! Did the place change hands??? Chicken is very dry not juicy and tasty as it once was. Ribs are not at all what they were . Way over done to the point of not edible at times. For the salads, NO flavor loaded with mayonnaise and if you get it on Sunday it's almost soupy!!! Baked beans are like they opened up a can of Campbells pork and beans and warmed them up. I can do that! Salt potatoes can be waterlogged and way to large for salt potatoes. I swear they warm up left overs and serve again. That just disgusting thinking that's what they have done.We have been there 5 times this season and may probably not return. Not worth the price that has increased none the less and serving sizes have decreased. Good luck making a profit this season.

pete's place is the stop for delicious bbq brisket, pork or chicken -- whichever you try will be…read moredelicious, i know because we ordered every kind and do not regret it. birria brisket tacos were absolutely incredible. cornbread was so good. 10/10 for seasoning, flavor, tenderness. all the sides were bomb. quick and easy service with all kinds of seating -- we chose outside to enjoy the sunshine but there was plenty of shade. indoor and outdoor restrooms and sinks. 100% recommend. only got a pic of the tacos and mac cause that's all i had time for before tearing everything absolutely tf up!!

The best bbq I've ever had, and I've had a lot of bbq. I…read moregot the 2 meat combo, which comes with 2 sides and cornbread. The cornbread was a giant slice, moist with delicious honey butter slathered on top. Ribs were very meaty with a great char, not too much fat. Pulled pork was delicious and not much fat. Mac salad was super creamy and the perfect texture. Tator tots were super crispy with a tasty dry rub dust. Help yourself station with 3 choices of sauce and little cups. All were tasty. I also ordered a side of white Alabama sauce, it was so delicious. Plenty of seating inside and a ton of varied seating outside with a lot of shade from sun. We almost left when we saw the long line out the door, so glad we stuck it out. We waited about 30 minutes just to order. Then the sign said "45 minutes to get your food after you order". Thankfully ours came in 20 minutes. Worth the wait if it took longer though. I would go back frequently if it wasn't a full hour from my house, but I'm already dreaming of going back. Leftovers heated up perfectly the next day. (Full disclosure, I ordered some pork hash rice and it was so gross. It reminded me of dog food. My husband ate it though, and liked it, so I can't judge.) I love you, Smokin' Pete's.

BBQ was okay, small portions- not much meat. Mac and cheese was okay but could've used more…read moresalt/flavor. The interior is a bit sad- we took our food to a nearby park near the water to eat which was much nicer. The Brisket itself was okay but had large chunks of fat and there was hardly any meat. Mac & Cheese was better than state eatery't but still not anything to write home about. Service was good though! Overall, I probably wouldn't return.

My girlfriend and I visited here for lunch recently based on the reviews. Very understated…read morebuilding, but very clean and very comfortable! Outstanding menu, I wanted to order all the things! The french fries are absolutely probably the best I've ever had. They're fried with beef tallow. If you know, you know! The pulled pork sandwich was outstanding in their Carolina barbecue sauce is pure gold !! can't wait to go back! Outstanding and friendly ownership and staff as well!

Best BBQ in town! I crave their cornbread. Just the right amount of bbq sauce on every bite.read more

The food is wonderful, and we've had nothing but good experiences here. My wife has celiac disease,…read moreand she's had no issues with any of the meats. As with any restaurant, you'll want to avoid items with bread or pasta if you need to stay gluten-free, but the meats have been a great option for her. We will definitely be back!

The best BBQ I have had and I am from the south!…read more We tried the Full Texas (has all of the meats) with the potato salad, mac and cheese, cornbread, and a lemon curt tart. The tart was tangy, bright, not too sweet, and the bottom wasn't soggy at all. Excellent! As for the BBQ, all of the meats were so smoky and melt-in-your-mouth flavorful! I wasn't expecting to like the chicken, I typically go for brisket, but the chicken stole the show. It was moist and so full of flavor! Definitely my favorite! Closely followed by the brisket, then the ribs, then the pulled pork, and last, but not least, the chorizo/sausage. I also really liked the chimichurri sauce as well as the addition of pickles and pickled onions. They paired really well with the BBQ. I preferred the golden bbq sauce a over the classic bbq (sweeter and too smoky for me). Honestly didn't love the mac and cheese. It was a bit bland and would not recommend or order this again. However, the BBQ and everything else was so good that it makes up for the faults of the mac and cheese. Cornbread was solid- on the crumblier side and not sweet at all. I prefer my cornbread sweeter, but this was still good cornbread. I was pleasantly surprised by the potato salad on the other hand. I don't like potatoes in general because I find them to be too bland and chronically underseasoned. Much to my surprise, I rather liked this potato salad. I loved the addition of dill and green onions. This was really good with the BBQ. The interior is a bit lackluster and the building is unassuming. Everyone there was really friendly and helpful when deciding what to order though! Overall, I would highly recommend State Eatery! Incredible BBQ!

This is a bare bones eatery, where you order at the counter, and you clean up after, putting metal…read moretrays and flatware in a designated area and throwing away your own trash. However, the smoked meat is so flavorful! I would put this in the top three of all bar-b-q places I have eaten, and I've been too many, many, all across the South, in Texas, in the west and the Midwest and in the east. Who would have thought I would find such a great place in NY state. I loved the pickled onions, they go great with the meat. The. Coleslaw was better than most. Sorry we did not try the pastries. Prices were very reasonable.

First visit observations: CLEAN, CLEAN,CLEAN…read more Masks were worn by all. A greeting when walking in the door. Large parking lot, great outdoor seating with spacious picnic area, and a handicap entrance. All great points. Mid sized nicely appointed country ish dining area inside with non sticky seating, huge plus! So, our server, and sandwich maker was a young man approximately aged 16, to 18, and it was notable, to me, that he was enthusiastic, polite, and on the ball. Kudos to you, young man. We ordered between the two of us: Knuckle sandwich, caprease corn salad, a burnt ends sandwich, corn bread, and a garden salad. The knuckle sandwich was huge, moist and delicious, not over smoked or salty at all, delicious. The corn caprease salad was fresh, summery and light, and plentiful, the mozzarella cheese added making it really very tasty. The sauce on the side, a bit on the sweet side, but very good, if I could add anything, it may be a second of the small containers or a larger one of sauces, maybe a selection of sauces would add to the flavor spectrum as well. The burnt end sandwich, which seemed to be a special that particular day, was done really well, as rich and yummy as these are, but the sandwich was not anywhere as big as the knuckle one. The side salad was very fresh, crisp, cold and good. The corn bread was muffin style, and very good, moist, fresh and just right. The price point is what I would expect, approximately 30.00 for a meal for 2. BBQ is not a cheap take out or a sit down. But not overpriced either. I did notice reviews mentioned ribs, which were not on the nice handed out clean paper menus. so kind of confusing there, as we would definitely get them at a future visit. Perhaps add this info to the wall board, or menu? Also, would love to try a full BBQ chicken dinner, if offered. A well tended smoker is obvious here as well as the entire restaurant effort. I would love to see a second wall board with offers, specials etc. on the dining room side also, as well as the counter, as customers can take their time to put together their order ideas while other are at the counter. Drinks are cooler kept and the usual, approximately 2.20 a bottle. very cold, did not see straws, but Covid, you know Great place for quality, clean and very tasty BBQ offerings, I didn't see the deli offerings inside, but would try them at a further visit. Nice job folks.

The name of The Saltbox Smokehouse in Sodus might lead some history buffs to assume that the…read morebusiness is housed in a New England-style house with a sloping back roof. While it is located in a 1800s-era building, the "saltbox" in its name actually refers to its method of curing more than 15 varieties of bacon, one of the specialties of the establishment at 6152 Barclay Road in Sodus, the former home to the Heluva Good! Country Store. The deli/restaurant is a dream fulfilled for the husband-and-wife team of James and Sara Wheaton. The pair enjoyed spending time together in the kitchen and started cooking for large events such as her sister's wedding. With supporters encouraging them to take their cuisine to the next level, they hunted for a place to house a restaurant for more than a year. Finally, the building off Route 104 struck a chord. The eatery serves as both deli and restaurant. Cured and smoked meats, such as bacon, smoked turkey, pastrami and pork loin, can be ordered on their own from the counter. Bacon comes in 15 flavors including apple bourbon, garlic, maple and horseradish. My wife and I recently stopped into the Saltbox on a whim while in the area, after passing the sign for them many times in between trips to Rochester. Small building, and there were already a couple customers there at right around noon on a Saturday. You order at the counter, then sit at one of the 6-8 tables they have in the nicely renovated building, and they bring you your food. They have daily specials, and this days were burnt ends. We both ordered sandwiches - my wife ordered the "On Top of Old Smokey", a sandwich with smoked cheesy meatballs on a sub roll, with a spicy tomato sauce and provolone, served with chips, and I went with the Steakhouse Sandwich, a sandwich filled with brisket, bacon, spicy pickles, cheese, lettuce, tomato, and onion on a roll, and I swapped out the chips for a side of bacon mac and cheese for an upcharge. We also got a 1/4 lb of the burnt ends to try. The dining area filled up quickly, but our food was brought pretty quickly. We really enjoyed our sandwiches, especially the meatballs which had a great flavor. The mac and cheese was bland, but I have yet to find good mac and cheese at a restaurant in CNY. But the star were the burnt ends - absolutely bursting with flavor, straight up meat candy. Wife and I could've made a meal just outta those. The price is comparable to other BBQ places. The service was fine - employees weren't exactly enthused to be there. No one was rude or anything, but we almost got the feeling we were being bothersome to them, but could've been an off day. We would definitely go back to try other stuff, or just for them burnt ends.

While food was hands down amazing, I was IMPRESSED by the staff. Each staff was simply taking care…read moreof business, there was a bus person, but any staff that walked by a table took dishes and cleaned tables. Other waitress filled water at tables that weren't theirs. Bartenders and the hostess also did many other task. Great, food, great service, amazing employees. You all ROCKED on June 12th 2026.

OMG!!! Deliciousness! We were lucky to get seats at the bar on a busy Saturday night, but MAN! I am…read moreso glad we did. Could be all the wine in me talking (though I don't think so from the way everyone was chowing down), but this was some Grade A BBQ! Pulled pork was laced with sauce - sweet, sticky, not the least bit dry... the spare ribs were so tender, Smokey and flavorful and honestly not a whole lot of fat... and the brisket, well it melted in your mouth. Honestly - just way too good! Drinks. Food. Service. Company - 10 for 10!

Genuinely the best BBQ I have had in my entire life. Never had "melt in your mouth" meat before…read morethis. Ordered togo cause it was along the route on my cross country roadtrip and I am writing with heartbreak that I probably will never eat here again and that I don't have anyplace similar back home. Super friendly staff with a lively and friendly atmosphere, would highly recommend if you're visiting Watkins Glen!!!

Stopped by this really great Bbq in Watkins Glen for dinner after the towns Corvette weekend…read more"rolling thunder" car show and parade. The like was long - post even about 45 minutes but it was expected. got a buzz on my phone and it was off to the proverbial races !!! Nice combo indoor/ outdoor bar with patio with an open face to the building and architecture. Drinks while waiting were strong and affordable. Our waitress was warm and welcoming. She made us feel VIP the entire evening !!! The Bbq brisket and ribs were delicious and the Mac and potato salads were very tasty. I recommend the corn bread with the maple butter. Lots of sauces to choose from. The meats were a riot of Smokey goodness. If you're in Watkins be sure to stop in. PS. Probably the best most thought out to go packaging I have ever seen. I really appreciated the thought behind it. No plastics, no wax cups. Cardboard with vents so your food doesn't get soggy on the journey home also included a bag to put it all in without asking. Top notch. picture included.