Portions are huge! Place is a bit dated but staff is friendly. Manu homemade options including…read moretheir applesauce. Had leftovers even with sharing & food was delicious the next day. Owner even came over to say hi. Would highly recommend.

The dining room is cozy and the staff is incredibly warm and welcoming. Our server heard it was our…read morefirst time and she gave us a side sampler to try, featuring most of the sides on the menu. We loved this detail. We were also impressed when the owner came out to greet us and tell us about the process for making the wings. The staff was attentive and made us feel at home. We loved the special for Wednesday, which was 75 cent wings and buy one get one free domestic beers (can or tap). This allowed uto have a very affordable date night. The food was excellent. You can choose to have wings deep fried or charbroiled. I love the crispiness of the charbroiled option. Great variety of bold wing flavors. Bbq and hot are my favorite.

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.

Stopping in right at opening, we were greeted by kind staff members. We wanted to try everything,…read moreso we put in an order for brisket, pulled pork, bacon, and kielbasa. Alongside the meats, we wanted to try their sides as well which consisted of mac and cheese, baked beans, corn bread, cole slaw and salt potatoes. For the brisket which we looked forward to the most, we found these to be drier than we would have liked. Paired with sauce, they were just okay. For the pulled pork, we found this to be phenomenal. Smoky and delicious all on its own. Definitely a highlight for us. For the bacon, we ordered 3 different kinds, and we found the flavors didn't really shine through. Although generously thick cut and cooked perfectly. The kielbasa was a bit of a letdown. We found these to be on the dry side, but the flavors were okay. For the sides, the mac and cheese we found the pasta to be a bit overcooked and overall, on the bland side. The baked beans tasted great, no complaints there. The corn bread wasn't anything special and neither were the salt potatoes. Although we did enjoy the salt potatoes and found they were exactly how they ought to be. The cole slaw was also on the bland side and tasted more of the fridge than any flavor. We've heard good things about their smoked wings which we had to try before leaving. We ordered a 5-piece with their spicy Asian sauce. The wings were delicious, the smokiness flavor penetrated throughout the entire wing, but the sauce was very salty which took away from the natural delicious taste of the smoked wings. Overall, a good experience which some seasoning issues but would revisit if we were back in the area.

Great barbecue, excellent service and an amazing find. This place is not too big but we were able…read moreto be seated as soon as we got there. We ordered the king pig which has a little bit of everything. There were 5 in our group and this was plenty. We did order some appetizers as well. Everything was delicious. The meat was tender, moist and flavorful. I will definitely come back here whenever i visit again. Lots of parking an across the street.

I loved the setup and ambiance, and the first-come-first-served policy (no reservations) is a great…read moreconcept. Coming in on a Tuesday night, the place was busy and the wait was about 30 minutes -- but there was free seating at the bar. Fair enough, not many restaurants were even open in Geneva on a Tuesday. The food was solid -- nothing extraordinary, but nothing to complain about either, and the presentation on those big plates is genuinely fun. The lady bartender had her hands full preparing drinks while also serving everyone seated at the bar, including food orders. It was sometimes hard to catch her attention, but overall she did a great job juggling it all. What really bothered me: the owner (CB) is one of the few Master Sommeliers in the world and a big promoter of the FLX wine region (which I love), so can anyone explain why a glass of FLX wine costs about 40% more than a glass of California or even Australian wine? That's not exactly "Think NY, Drink NY" -- despite those charming stickers around the restaurant (which I do love).

We got to go a pound for brisket and a full rack of ribs, baked beans, Mac and cheese, and one…read moresquare of cornbread (which I thought an order was two, but I was wrong). We were able to get a couple small to-go cups of bbq sauce. The brisket was hit and miss. Some pieces were moist, and other pieces were on the almost-dry side. The sauce helped there. The ribs fell off the bone and were delicious. The beans and creamy Mac and cheese were wonderful, and the cornbread was moist and great! After calling in the order on a Saturday evening, the wait was only 20 minutes! Everyone enjoyed the food!

My friends and I came here for dinner during the week. We were lucky it wasn't too busy and were…read moreseated upon arrival. Food: I ordered the smoked mushroom sandwich with a side of corn. The mushroom sandwich was delicious. The side of corn was okay. The corn bread was amazing though. Service: Service was a little slow. They admitted they were short staffed that day. It still wasn't too bad. Our servers were very nice. TL;DR - The smoked mushroom vegetarian option is amazing.

Although they don't take group reservations on weekends, they noted 13 of us were coming at 1pm…read moretoday, texted us to confirm an hour before, and had tables ready for us on arrival. That's great customer service. Food and drink was exceptional, as usual. Great for a family celebration.

Dinosaur Bar-B-Que definitely lived up to the hype! The brisket was absolutely amazing--tender,…read moresmoky, and packed with flavor. It was easily the standout of the meal and cooked to perfection. The sides were just as impressive. The mac and cheese was rich and creamy, the corn was delicious, and the cornbread was warm, moist, and the perfect complement to the barbecue. Everything tasted fresh and homemade, and the portions were generous. The atmosphere was lively and welcoming, and the service was friendly and attentive throughout our visit. Between the incredible brisket, delicious sides, and fun BBQ vibe, this was a fantastic dining experience. If you're in Rochester, Dinosaur Bar-B-Que is absolutely worth a visit. I'll definitely be back for more brisket!

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!

They're fantastic. Been there twice and both times the food was dialed. Even the sides were great…read more The greens were probably the best I've had in New York. Decent amount of smoked turkey and spice. The ribs were perfect. Excellent dry rub and smoked without being dried out. After so many bbq spots closing in this area in the past few years, it's a relief to have this place available. I thought their prices were normal also.

Route 96 BBQ is exactly what you hope to find when you're craving legit BBQ. The restaurant has a…read morecozy, rustic feel with wood-paneled walls and a relaxed vibe that makes it perfect for a casual meal. The ribs are tender with great smoky flavor. You can tell the meat is smoked properly, not rushed. Portions are generous, so come hungry. The sweet cornbread deserve a shout-out too -- moist, slightly sweet that pairs perfectly with the BBQ. Service was friendly and efficient. I also appreciate that they're open seven days a week--it's an easy go-to spot when the BBQ craving hits. Taking 1 star off due to the fact they did not have the brisket or smoked turkey available. Those 2 would have been my go to meat choices! If you're a BBQ fan or just want a solid, satisfying meal, Route 96 BBQ is definitely worth checking out. I'll be back for sure.

Drove out of my way to stop here after going on their website and seeing they are open 12-7pm on…read moreThursdays. Clearly not, since they were closed. So don't trust their website hours..

Food - 4 Service - 4…read morePrice - 4 Atmosphere - 3 (Covid) I think I prefer dry rub ribs. Then I can add my BBQ sauces as need. However, the sauce is still very important. It can't be too watery or too hot as where I cannot enjoy my food. It has to be just right. FLX does a phenomenal job on all of this. Get the ribs, brisket, chicken, cornbread, and collard greens. I would seriously drink the juice from the collard greens - that's how good they are. We were pleasantly surprised. The baked beans were a hit as well; they had a slight kick at the end. The cornbread was sweet, but not overly sweet. It wasn't too dense and not too crumbly either. In full disclosure, skip the mac n cheese. It was disappointing, but the rest of the food made it a distant memory. We love FLX!!

Great BBQ while on vacation!…read more Highly recommend grabbing a drink first before waiting in the food line, makes it go faster! Tots were amazing! Staff excellent and if you have such a good time that you forget to close your tab they'll even mail you your card back!

BACK AT IT AGAIN!!! still feel the same, so tasty, so worth…read moreit. will never not visit smokin pete's when i'm around. the birria brisket tacos are my fave thing so we always run it back with those. cornbread so goooood. all the meat tender and delicious. 10/10 every time!!

Dry fries that were just the end pieces. Chicken So greasy we couldnt eat it we tried to complain…read morebut the owner was so rude he actually got mad at us. Will never go back

Food is reheated which dries it out. Pulled pork was quite good but the chicken was missing any…read moresmokey flavor and the brisket was dry. If I had to go back, I would get the pulled pork only and call it a day.