I don't even know what to say. I have never been speechless about dinner before. If you love birria…read moretacos I insist you go get some ASAP! I regret not getting a photo because they look as amazing as they taste.

In our opinion, every Tres restaurant in the chain is the best Mexican around! Great food, large…read moreportions too!

From the moment you step inside, the aroma hits first: a deep, hickory-laced perfume that signals…read morehours of slow devotion rather than shortcuts. This is barbecue that announces itself honestly. No gimmicks, no pretension--just meat treated with respect. We started off with the Texas Sausage Sampler which includes 3 Sausages. Jalapeno Cheddar, Hickory Smoke and Original Old Fashioned. Served with Carolina Gold Sauce, Mustard and Horseradish. The sauce is outstanding. Smoking J's Rib House in Ashland, Kentucky, is the kind of place that reminds you why barbecue isn't just food--it's culture, patience, and pride rendered in smoke and fire. The ribs are the undisputed star. Thick-cut, generously portioned, and lacquered with a bark that balances sweetness, smoke, and spice, they arrive with that elusive perfection every pitmaster chases. The meat pulls cleanly from the bone without collapsing into mush, proof of disciplined temperature control and timing. Each bite delivers layers: smoke up front, pork richness at the core, and a restrained tang from the sauce that enhances rather than smothers. Brisket lovers will find plenty to admire. The slices boast a pronounced smoke ring and a pepper-forward crust, with fat rendered to a buttery softness that melts on the tongue. It's assertive, confident barbecue--unapologetically Southern, yet precise enough to impress even seasoned purists. The sides refuse to play second fiddle. Mac and cheese was amazing, creamy with a baked top that adds texture, while the baked beans carry a subtle smokiness that echoes the pit rather than competing with it. Coleslaw provides a crisp, cooling contrast, cutting through the richness exactly as it should. What truly elevates Smoking J's, though, is its sense of place. This isn't barbecue chasing trends or Instagram aesthetics. It's barbecue rooted in community--food that feels earned, familiar, and deeply satisfying. The atmosphere is unpretentious and welcoming, the kind where regulars are greeted like family and newcomers are quickly converted. Smoking J's Rib House doesn't just serve great barbecue--it reinforces why Ashland deserves a seat at the table in Kentucky's smokehouse conversation. It's a destination for locals, a worthy stop for travelers, and a reminder that when barbecue is done right, it doesn't need to shout. The smoke speaks for itself.

Visiting my family in Ohio, they asked to take us to this BBQ joint for some lunch. I was…read moresurprised how big this place is on the proximity of the size of the town...but it looked to be doing great business on a Thursday afternoon. They got some fried pickles for the table and shared with us...these were pretty good. Hub and I decided to split a three meat plate for 20 dollars...a bargain with all that food...it came with two sides. We picked the Mac and cheese and the baked beans. All the meats were fabulous as were the baked beans and cornbread...the only thing that fell short was the Mac and cheese...but this is just a side and not the star. When we come back I will ask to come back here..I,was pretty impressed!

Won't even answer the phone to take an order. What a lousy business. I called an insane amount of…read moretimes over an hour. No one answered.

Always a great pizza and super nice people. Top notch pizza and the staff always engaging and…read morepolite.

A variety of foods are offered without being overwhelming. Many items are made by the owner and are…read moreexcellent choices! Mushrooms, buffalo chicken dip, and the sauces for the wings to name a few. Coldest beer in town with a frosted mug to boot! Nice atmosphere for either a family dinner or watching sports at the bar. Also has an outdoor deck for summertime!

Stopped in for lunch. First time there. Service was good. Food was great! And even got to meet…read moreRed!! Will definitely come back.

Denny's better be careful of the cook Heath, He is going places in life, By far one of the best…read moremeals I had in a very long time. No complaints on the food service and all. Thank you so much for a good meal and making it feel like home, Definitely coming back for more in the future.

Took 30 minutes for a To-go order that was terrible. Extremely loud music coming from the kitchen…read more Why is the regular waffle the same as the kids waffle? Oh because it's not made fresh. They are the same waffles you can get pre-made from Costco. The 5.99 hash browns were literally one spoon size. Zero stars from me. Please skip this place if you can.

This is the cleanest, friendliest and most efficient DQ I have ever been to! I highly recommend…read morethem!

Dear Dairy Queen people: You need more than 4 people…read moreworking on a Saturday afternoon.... After standing in a non moving line with 10 other people & we gave up & left. Poor little girl trying to take orders & serve the dining area will make somebody a great employee when she wises up & gets a better job. I'm sure your food is good, but I'll never know.

1/7 6:45pm. COVID-19 has continued to grow in this community. Walked in this evening to buy 2 sub…read moremeals and the young lady making the sandwiches wasn't wearing a mask and was in the middle of making 3 subs for someone who had apparently called in. One in the back making cookies was masked. This is not the time to be doing business like this. Franchise owner should be keeping better tabs on his workers. BTW, I walked out and drove to Wendy's.

From the owner: Making change for good. We're taking a fresh look at how we make an impact on the world around us…read more It's our responsibility, and we aspire to do better every day. We want everyone to have access to better-for-you options and nutritious food. So innovations, quality control, and transparency are on the menu. Subway® restaurants are owned and operated by your neighbors. We support our communities and lend a hand when one is needed.

Service was slow but the people were super friendly and nice. Several locals in there enjoying…read moretheir Saturday morning breakfast. Stopped here for breakfast on our long road trip - super clean establishment. We were the only ones masked up (2 adults + 2 kids) but were didn't feel like the odd ones. Standard Breakfast chain fare - I actually thought in my mind the pot roast hash was going to be super unhealthy- I was completely wrong. Home fries were crisp and not oily - my over easy eggs were perfectly runny and egg white - white! The pot roast was on the dry side but that is expected. Kiddos both got the kids French toast and were pleased and full.

Most Bob Evans restaurants are the same. The server was friendly and efficient and the food was…read moregood. I ordered a bacon cheeseburger without a bun, and onion rings, it was good. If you like Bob Evans restaurants, you will like this one.

Giovanni's is an eastern KY institution for pizza. I heard this place makes their own sauce or…read moresomething. Normally I would frown upon doing that in a cherished local pizza establishment like Giovanni's but this place tastes very much like the others. My 7" pizza was more of a rhombus shape. It was very good but hurriedly sliced. On Tuesday night they have very good karaoke starting at 6pm (I think). I'm Carter County's Karaoke King so I'm always fashionably late for those. On Wednesday night they have open mic hosted by awesome local talent Shelby Lore. When I requested the Ramones he obliged. That is very rare in eastern KY for musicians to do Ramones request. Not only did Shelby sing a Ramones song. He sang one of my favorite Ramones songs that is rarely performed anywhere much less Eastern KY. The song was BONZO Goes To Bitburg. I've been there 3 times. Every time Carter County's "Living Jukebox" Louie McNeal was there. I'm certain he knows every song ever created. 2 of the 3 times Shelby hosted it. They have a bar and you can generally watch the Cincinnati Reds there because it's Boyd County. For some reason the Cincinnati Reds have gotten such a huge fan base that they are not taking new fans from Carter County. You are forbidden from watching Reds games in Carter County unless you have DirecTV or Cable. Since I'm Carter County's biggest Reds fan I've tried diligently to purchase their games but I'm forbidden (!?!) from my zip code. The Reds do want Boyd county fans. Just not Carter County. I'm gonna start following minor leagues anyway. Baseball sux now because the pitchers no longer bat. DH is Mickey Mouse baseball. If baseball was serious about increasing offense they should just put the pitcher, catcher and batter on the same team. That would be way more entertaining that watching some morbidly obese washed up had-been cling to relevance as a DH (shudders like Lurch)

Tried to place order by phone. It rang busy for 20 minutes. So I decided to order online. Super…read moreeasy. Or at least I thought. When my husband stopped to get the order half of it was done. They told him to pull around and it would be finished soon and they would bring it out in a few. 20 minutes later he went inside and it still wasn't finished. After 5-10 more minutes they gave him the pizza and he brought it home. They didn't bother to give him the chips or pizza sauce that were supposed to be with it. And everything was cold. I'll never order from there again. You use to be our go to Giovanni's, never again.

Excellent tacos and other items offered. Loved the burrito with all the sauce. These guys are…read moreinside a little hole in the wall place next to gas station but they work hard and serve great tacos and burritos. Highly recommend if you need to drive in and get some food quickly.

I worked for a country music band 30 years ago that played the grand opening for this gas station…read more Suplex Tacos is extremely clean with decor for Mexican Wrestlers thus the Suplex is a wrestling move. I had fish tacos that were phenomenal the tortillas had great depth of flavor, the refried beans very good. The staff was very friendly and knowledgeable that made this meal very enjoyable.