Order at counter sit yourself which we like mild was great sweet was very ribs were tons tons tons of meat omg and great Beans skip Taste canned blah fries were unique restroom needs updated for sure would return wish they had half chicken read more

Amazing food . Best sliced lean brisket we have ever had . We like BBQ this was out of this world Ambiance is relaxing . I have been able to go in and eat now three times and we have takedinners home a few times. Really good sidewinder fries . The cole slaw is so good . Just the right amount of everything. We get full or super full . Thank you amazing all the way around service was fast and kind friendly and well trained . read more

Food is delicious 97% of the time. Only issue with going here is usually the customer service. The lady that typically runs the front is most of the time rude and unfriendly like she cant stand working there but he to. Other then that great food!! read more

Saw this place from the highway and thought it would be a good place to drive through and hit the road again. We ordered the cowboy burgers and there was a 7 minute wait for those. We should have went inside. But once we got the burgers we knew why it took 7 minutes. Very delicious. Smoky flavoured. Couldn't even finish the fries because the burger was so filling. read more

Went to this place and they are doing a pretty good job with their end product. The onion ring/straws....we're excellent. The meats....were good. Best I've ever had? No. But if they're solid enough - and for sure solid - for Carthage Mo. read more

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Visited here from Los Angeles last week while in the area seeing my family. This place didn't disappoint! My husband was born and raised in SoCal, so while in the Midwest, I wanted him to experience a "real" BBQ place. We did a hole in the wall in Tulsa first and then this place a few days later. I'd say he enjoyed this place the most because it's actually nice inside and not all grimy like a lot of BBQ places can be. Between my parents and us, our table had 2 half orders of ribs and 2 orders of brisket along with a variety of sides including baked beans, coleslaw, mashed potatoes and country gravy, and onion rings. We loved how we were asked if we wanted our brisket shredded or sliced and if we chose the latter (we did), we were then asked if we wanted fat on the meat or not. My step-mom and I both chose the no fat option and our meat came out just like that! I tried all the sauces at the table with my brisket and they were all delish. My fav was probably the sweet. I wanted the spicy to actually be spicy, but it wasn't at all. I didn't try my husband's ribs because they're too messy for me, but he loved them! The country gravy with my husband's potatoes could have had more flavor. It tasted like it had hardly any salt or seasoning in it at all. My green beans were the same, although they did have small pieces of meat in them, so that was nice. My step-mom's onion rings reminded me of the kind I used to get at the fair as a kid, so I really enjoyed those. For the price of meals at this place, the quality of meat and the quantity of food you get is perfect! read more

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To start I love Big Ben's BBQ. I've been going to his establishments since he was in Pittsburg Ks. However, I went there on May 20th, we ordered our usual 3 meat nacho. started to eat the nachos only to find a plastic wrapper of some kind buried inside the nacho. i was not pleased to say the least. Asked for a manager and to my surprise a teenager comes out. The only thing she said was sorry. Took the plate and plastic piece with her. I was dumbfounded to say the least. Very poor trip read more

We had Big Ben's BBQ catered at my daughters wedding last night , food was outstanding! Brisket was moist and on point. The variety of BBQ sauces was impressive. Oh let me tell you about the cheesy potatoes , had a friend ask if I had any leftovers, these were a huge hit . Can't wait to take a drive from Bentonville to your location to start more!!! read more

Ordered the pork tenderloin meal and they gave me the pork tenderloin sandwich, took it back and told them all they did was take it off the bun and bring it back to me, ugh it was greasy and hard as a rock couldn't cut with plastic fork and knife, sides were cold Mac n cheese and cheesy potatoes even Texas toast was cold ! Also ordered a turkey sandwich and onion rings they were all fine ! Took the pork tenderloin and got my money back ! Not impressed at all read more

Ate here 3 years ago. Still disappointing. Not like any BBQ I've ever had. Chopped brisket sandwich tasted like roast beef. Had to gussie it up with sauce. $0.20 for water from a machine. Lol. Big fries were good. Not a fan of their BBQ, but for the cost and size of their large chopped brisket sandwich with large fried potatoes it beats McDonald's hands down. Lots of sandwich for the money. Don't expect smoked BBQ though. If the sandwich meat saw smoke it must have been a couple of football fields away. Decent, but not noteworthy. read more

Big Ben's Bbq Station - Charge for water! - Barbeque Near Me - Carthage, Missouri

Some of the best food ever! I got a half slab of ribs and they had great flavor and no fat! I did find it a little pricey especially since they dont have waitresses. And the girl that took our order was not really rude but only said what she had too. read more

Big Ben's Bbq Station - Fantastic ribs and sides. - Barbeque Near Me - Carthage, Missouri

There food is very good and made to order so you are getting it fresh! The atmosphere is great and sometimes the drive-thru is convenient!

Do not recommend. $24 bucks later. Ball game nacho cheese and cheap chips BBQ nachos. I'm not convinced their smoked sausage isn't just smoked hot dogs. Disappointing. read more

Big Ben's Bbq Station - Barbeque Near Me - Carthage, Missouri

Stopped here on our way back to Texas. Since we have amazing BBQ in Texas we feel it our duty to compare it to BBQ everywhere else! Glad we stopped. It was good. Our favorite was the huge BBQ meatballs. The chopped brisket was good too. Only meat we weren't impressed with was the hot sausage. It was ok but tasted like a regular hot dog. I ordered the nachos with the chips on the side. Trying to cut down my carbs. They came out as ordered with pulled pork. Only complaint is they used canned nacho cheese sauce. We have amazing queso in Texas....so it's tough competition. The restaurant is very cool. Fun place! If we are back this, we will stop in again. read more

Food is not all all that great service is usually lousy at best I have tried it 3 times and will never go back people in the area must not have any idea what quantity bbq is or even food for that matter read more

Moved across town closer to Carthage so wanted to explore some of the restaurants nearby. I'm not a HUGE bbq lover mine my husband, but this place is truly great. We ate with our eyes first and ended up with wayyyy too much food, but man oh man it was all so good. We got the loaded fries topped with pulled pork; smoked chicken sandwich with baked beans; burnt ends sandwich with coleslaw - and EVERYTHING was delicious! Excellent flavor on the sauce, good smokiness on the chicken, the loaded fries were addicting and indulgent (and definitely shareable). Burnt ends weren't necessarily traditional (not burnt enough) but they were still good. Baked beans and coleslaw were great. Overall very happy to discover this place in our new neighborhood. The sandwiches don't come with sauce so be sure to ask for it! read more

The food is AMAZING!!!! The pig and bull burger is Chefs Kiss!!! It has soooo much flavor and the homemade onion rings are phenomenal!

No one was at the front station when we walked in. Not sure if we were to seat ourselves or wait. When someone came out she was helpful in explaining their process to order,etc. but not overly welcoming. Once we decided what to order a second lady came out to take our order. She was as "welcoming " as the first. I will say the food was good. However and this is a HUGE however, had I used the ladies restroom before I ate I would have walked out. Unfortunately, I used it after I ate. The top of the feminine product container was all rusted and dirty in the groove behind it. Absolutely disgusting and nauseating. Management-please replace this immediately. read more

Big Ben's Bbq Station - Ladies restroom feminine product container - Barbeque Near Me - Carthage, Missouri

TL;DR: Interesting variety. Decent-good BBQ. As BBQ places in Carthage, Missouri go, I think this is one of the better ones. Interesting way to order the food, I would agree with some of the other reviewers, but not a reason to take any points off. If you're feeling spicy, try the spaghetti side! read more

Big Ben's Bbq Station - Inside - Barbeque Near Me - Carthage, Missouri

If this is the one by the Pete's the beehive and blue sage then....the chamber of commerce and Yelp are crazy not to list of merit instead of quality texture and taste... you can't bribe talen. very rare you can order a steak med rare and it turn out med well and (strictly because of the wood smoke mix, and the resulting rich flavor {no way it's 100% I'd bet 10 to 15 fruit or a 10% 40/40 maybe 10 30/60}) then it's the best steak possible in the area. With only one complaint: No solid 1 3/4 thick steaks!! This gets 5 only because of the true to smoke true to beef treatment. I'd take off half but the fact it's only: salt, garlic, pepper too taste regardless of a 1/2 scale wellness misstep, grants the extra 3/4 's. I'd pay 38.00 if they could do a ribeye thick cut....say if just steak 1 1/2 inches red and smoked juiciness of heaven's glory! Even if they can't do that, better steak, BETTER service than...(I won't mention any amateurs at certain country clubs. I don't review restaurants, unless they are good. And if I talk . It's cause it's a HELL NO! My lifetime suggestions: the Kodiak Oklahoma City ok. Buffalo steak. Esichines bar okarche Oklahoma WHOLE Fried chicken (yeah b**ch, it's that good, fried chicken made it) And... Carthage mo, big Ben's steak. Screw the sides...you go here for the STEAK!!! read more

Absolutely the worst bbq ribs I've ever had. Total waste of money. I understand each person is different, but for me I'd rather eat a peanut butter and jelly sandwich than these ribs. read more

Great smoked foods. The Burnt Ends compare to my hometown favorites in Kansas City (home of great barbeque). Wife loves the spaghetti. Just got smoked meats for a Christmas gathering and were pleased with the food. Family was impressed. read more

Stopped in for a quick late lunch on the way to Table Rock Lake. So tired of the burger/sandwich offerings. This place rocked it! The food we ordered was Pulled Pork and Burnt Ends, along with a Polish sausage. The curly wedges were a bit hit with everyone, too. Super clean, friendly associate took our order to go. Fast, reasonable (for bbq), and great flavors. Yelpers looking for good Q should give this place a stop! read more

First time here to eat. Awesome BBQ Food! Taste like homemade barbecue. I will come back and recommend it.

This wasn't bbq. It was smoked and sat in a steamer. That's called smoked ribs. I am not a fan. I like bbq . Real bbq, bbqed meat. The sauce was ok but not cooked in . You were served the steamed meat and could put sauce on it if you want. Amusing. I did not try anything else. They could have smoked meat that's ok. I would tell people to try it for anything but bbq. read more

First time there wanted to try it out. Wish I would have keep my 34.00 In my pocket . I ordered a combo plater for two ribs were way over cooked like jersey. Was not impressed . Chicken was way under cooked . Brisket was the same as ribs. You can bet I won't return again read more

Came for burnt ends...I was too hungry to make it to KC so I trusted the reviews. Not a single one of these "burnt ends" came from the part of the brisket burnt ends are supposed to come from. They were SO DRY and chewy, my whole face is tired. They reminded me of brisket in the initial stages of the last available option you have to salvage a screwed up brisket - chop it up and let it simmer in BBQ sauce for days...the sauce had a good flavor. read more

Decided to try a different Bbq joint so in the car we got and off to Carthage we went. Place is uniquely decorated for western theme with lots of stuffed critters on the walls. You walk up to the counter place your order then find a seat. I got brisket sandwich with sidewinder fries, youngest got chicken nachos and the wife got pulled chicken sandwich with mac n cheese. Service was quick and the place was clean. Food was hot and there was just enough food to fill my hunger except for the nachos and there was a lot of meat and cheese. The lean brisket was well seasoned and smoked with a nice outer ring. I added a nice portion of their mild sauce that had a slight hint of smoke flavoring. The sidewinder fries was huge potato wedges cut in a spiral then deep fried creating a nice thin crispy outer layer. The wife said the chicken wasn't bad but a little dry. The mac n cheese is just your typical boxed mac n cheese and not very cheesy. The chicken nachos had so much cheese and sour cream you had to fish for the chips and chicken but once you make it through the cheese there was a generous portion of chicken. Overall it was a great experience and we will go back. read more

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BBQ is great! The brisket is my favorite. We also got fried mushrooms and fried pickles that were really good. The sauces tasted great - sweet, mild, hot, etc. Very nice service and environment. read more

This place is a destination location especially the french fries we were just passing through thought we'd try something new and we we're not disappointed we ordered a burnt ends sandwich any sliced brisket and only got two burnt ends but it was OK they were delicious definitely worth the stop! read more

A cool place inside. Lots to look at. Got in an it pretty quick but it was around 2:00PM on a Tuesday so probably much busier at other times. Very helpful person who took and bagged our order. We got a Cowboy burger w/side salad, a Burnt ends sandwich w/side of beans and since it was our first time here, I ordered three ribs. Got the spicy and sweet BBQ sauce in packets to go as well. At first I was disappointed with the look and appearance of the ribs. They looked pretty small and plain to me. No garnish at all which would have helped with the appearance. They tasted great however so looks can be deceiving. I didn't like the sweet but the spicy sauce was great. I had one bite of the Cowboy burger and thought it was excellent. My sandwich was tasty but i couldn't tell if it was beef or pork burnt ends. The baked beans were omk but a little too sweet. I would also liked to have been able to order the sandwich spicy as it was sweet too. The steaks on the menu looked great so we will be back. read more

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Food is always great... but surprised today to see a charge for water on my receipt.... Guess I'll bring my own next time.

It is the best barbecue on the southside of Carthage. They do sell out of a lot of things on occasion. Always good to ask before ordering. Unless they change something, will be back again. read more

First time here and I had the small burnt ends sandwich and was debating on getting the small coleslaw or small bbq spaghetti. I asked the cashier what the bbq spaghetti was and she let me try a sample of it and I'm so glad I ordered it. It was spicy but just the right amount of spicy. The burnt ends sandwich was delicious! I'm not a huge bbq fan because I don't like my food covered in so much sauce but it was just the right amount. Overall the food was great and I will definitely return! read more

Big Ben's Bbq Station - Small Burnt ends sandwich with a small side of BBQ spaghetti - Barbeque Near Me - Carthage, Missouri

Very prompt to take our order, such friendly staff! The food is out quickly and so delicious! Love the decor in the lobby! The nacho fries are hard to beat!!! read more

Waited half hour in hot car--ordered and made it to the front to pay when they said they were out of the meat I ordered. They said I could order something else. I asked if they would discount it and they said "no." I will not be coming back here again. read more

Disappointed. When you walk in there are black menus to look at and you order and pay right there. There is a place to sit a look but you find yourself feeling a tad rushed because people start pilling up behind you at the door to order. I got the baked potato and 2 meats, with burnt ends and pulled pork. The potato was good, but the burnt ends were less like normal burnt ends and more like roast beef with BBQ sauce on them. Then the pulled pork was cold and hand a strange taste. My boyfriend got pulled chicken sandwich, the chicken was cold and the bun was hard. Overall it was just super underwhelming. And within and hour of getting home I was super sick to my stomach. read more

I've been a fan of Big Ben's since it was in Pittsburg. My favorite thing to order is the sweet pulled pork loaded baked potato. The potions are huge and it is so good! I also enjoy their ribs and cheesy potatoes. Definitely check this place out if you're around! read more

Big Ben's Bbq Station - Sweet Pulled Pork Loaded Baked Potato - Barbeque Near Me - Carthage, Missouri

Being from Texas I have high expectations for BBQ. In Texas the the things that carry the most weight are football, BBQ and religion. Which is in top depends on the day of the week. So I was sent to Joplin for a business trip. Someone from the office suggested that I come here for good food. Man do I need to thank them tomorrow! ! I had the 3 ribs and 2 sides combo and the small sliced moist brisket sandwich with 1 side. Yes I'm about to bust my belt, split my pants and be a candidate for Jenny Craig. I DONT care, this was some damn good food. The ribs and brisket weren't quite as good as home but what made up for it are the sides. Don't come here without ordering the cheesey mashed potatoes or the baked beans. The Cole slaw was about average but the other 2 are worth the trip. The ribs are good don't get me wrong and the brisket isn't bad. I also liked that they have different types of BBQ sauce for each person's tastes. Then there's me who combined the hot and sweet to really kick up the flavor in the ribs. Now I sit here writing this review wondering how I'm going to avoid falling into a food coma before I make it back to my hotel read more

Big Ben's Bbq Station - Before with a small sampling - Barbeque Near Me - Carthage, Missouri

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This place is so good!! I had the burnt end sandwich and YUMMMM!!! Very cool interior design in the place too!! We'll be back!!