Sometimes a few social media posts are all it takes to convince you to hop in the car and make a…read moretrek to somewhere new! That's exactly how we ended up at Roadhog Willy's BBQ in Mount Vernon, Ohio--and I'm really glad we made the trip! We arrived around 2:30 p.m., right in that weird window between lunch and dinner. We met Justus, who was incredibly friendly and answered a ton of our questions while making some great recommendations. Since it was Thursday, it was Reuben Day. Now, I love rye bread and corned beef, but I'm not a fan of sauerkraut. Hopefully they don't take away my German card for admitting that! I asked if I could substitute brisket for the corned beef and coleslaw for the sauerkraut, and Justus checked with the manager. The answer? "No problem!" That kind of accommodation goes a long way. My wife went with the brisket sandwich, and we shared fresh-cut fries, mac and cheese, and a piece of cornbread. Let's talk about that brisket! WOW. It was absolutely amazing. So tender it practically melted in your mouth. The brisket is smoked on a huge smoker right out front by a 70-year-old pitmaster. I didn't catch his name, but that man definitely knows his way around a smoker! The flavor and tenderness were spot-on. The coleslaw was sweet with a nice vinegar kick--really well balanced. The fresh-cut fries came out hot, crispy and delicious. Definitely worth getting as a side. And then there was the cornbread. I had heard they had a unique twist on their cornbread, so of course we had to try a piece. It was super moist, buttery and just a little sweet. Honestly, I'm kicking myself for not ordering some to take home! For a smaller BBQ joint, Roadhog Willy's delivers BIG on flavor. And then there was the bar experience. We sat near the bar and met Shawn, the bartender, who was incredibly personable. He shared some of his mixology background, including experience at some notable restaurants around Columbus. He makes his own mixers and juices, and you can definitely taste the difference. We ordered a blackberry margarita, made with hand-muddled blackberries, house-made simple syrup and fresh lime. 10/10! That margarita was fresh, flavorful and perfectly balanced. It was one of those drinks where you immediately realize this isn't just a bartender pouring something from a bottle--they actually care about what they're making. Between the fantastic brisket, homemade sides, unique cornbread, craft cocktails and genuinely friendly staff, Roadhog Willy's really impressed us. If you're looking for a great BBQ spot where the people are friendly, the food is made with care and the flavors deliver, get yourself to Roadhog Willy's in Mount Vernon! This place is a hidden gem that deserves to be discovered. And yes...we'll definitely be making the trek back!

Drove an hour to get here for lunch after hearing great things about this place. Wow, so glad we…read moredid! Justis helped us by explaining the menu and answered all of our questions. She was super friendly and knowledgeable. I ended up with a brisket sandwich and my husband got the Rueben but he switched up the meat by choosing brisket and coleslaw instead of corned beef and kraut and he said it was amazing. We shared a few sides. We had the handcut fries which were made fresh and delicious. We had the Mac and cheese which was creamy and hot and we shared a slice of cornbread, yum! To top the meal off we had the made from scratch Blackberry Margarita and it was fantastic. The bartender is a transplant from the Columbus area and has spent many years in some finer dining establishments and it really shows. He is knowledgeable and very creative. You can tell he loves what he does. Overall this place is well worth the visit. Its a cute casual spot with great food and tasty drinks. The brisket was so flavorful and tender it just fell apart when they were preparing my sandwich. Run, don't walk to this place. Its a hidden gem in Mt. Vernon.

Great food with great prices. Brisket is superb. The beans are great and the corn bread is fresh…read moreand fluffy. We got carry out for the first time today.

Been a while and a bit disappointe. Ribs didn't seem real fresh seemed like they had some sauce in…read morethem and they were a bit dry. Got beans and a couple of "cups". Beans, not so much. Not much of a Smokey flavor and not a lot of meat in the cups. Way too overloaded on beans that weren't too good.

The reviews were spot on! We were on our way home from Lake adventure and passing through Bucyrus…read more Omg this is a must stop! Best barbecue in Ohio!! We were in Dallas several weeks ago and this place matches it! We shared Bama wings. I don't know what sauce is on that but it's scrumptious. Wings fell off the bone!! We inhaled them. Both of us ordered baby back ribs. Supremely tender! Baked beans, potato salad and sweet potato fries were solid! We have a whole meal to take home! Full bellies and giant smiles --- we are fans from here on out

Delicious BBQ. House made potato salad is DA BOMB Old Gold sauce is the best by far. The…read morecornbread is so tender and sweet it goes perfectly with the bold flavors. Will definitely be back,

It's not often I leave reviews, but the service was phenomenal today and made me feel like I…read moreshould. The host was super welcoming and kind and had a smile on his face the whole time. I had the Carolina chopped pork for the first time and it was great, as were the waffle fries (as per usual). Can be a bit pricey but the portion sizes and quality makes it good value. I'm sad they're not as busy as they used to be a few years ago.

We had The Meat Sweats, Mac n cheese, wings and deep fried pretzel!! Really good wish they had a…read moregood beer cheese to go with it!! You will not leave hungry!! Have to come back for dessert. There was no room wanted to try the banana pudding.

DELICIOUS bbq! We enjoyed the pork nachos while the gals were at Wooly Pig. The pork was smoky and…read moretender. I loved the cool sour cream on the nachos - nice touch. Very friendly staff and plates to order so able to customize. I also liked their honey bbq sauce.

Some of the best Barbecue ever! Their sides are delicious too. Their pulled pork has delicious…read moreflavor. I appreciate this local business so much.

Enjoyed trying this new spot in Utica with everyone's favorite Grandma…read more Food: my brisket platter was really really good. Both the traditional and chipotle sauces were an excellent pairing and their Mac and cheese was superb. The green beans were a little soggy which I find off putting, but the flavor was good. Also tried their grilled bacon wrapped poppers - super spicy, but really good. Service: had a really nice interaction with the owner and our server was really nice. However, they weren't very busy and a couple things were forgotten and the baked potato was severely under cooked and hard. Giving them 4 stars because everyone was very nice and the brisket was excellent. Just some minor "complaints" that wouldn't be a deterrent from trying it again.

This place was absolutely amazing! From the sweet girl, Lucy, that made recommendations and then…read moretook our order to the amazing food.....top notch! We tried the brisket (AMAZING), sausage, chicken, hush puppies, fried okra, coleslaw and Texas bbq beans. Everything was fantastic! The vibe was also very cool and they played great music! We will definitely drive the 30 minutes to come back again! (And ask them how they got their name )

Beef Brisket Sandwich, Cole Slaw & Sweet Potato Casserole. Good meal nice spot and good vibes. Menu…read moreis large will be back for more. Larger selection of BBQ would be nice.

Little spot, a few tables outside and BBQ smoker out back. Perfect…read more And with places like this, you don't get the interminable, pretentious resume/lecture filled with all the "in," hip, food-trend buzzwords before you even look at the damn menu. "Yeah buddy, I really don't care if your iced tea is hand-crafted...whatever the hell that's supposed to mean." Anyhow.... The pulled pork samich was outstanding -so juicy it destroyed the bun - just the way it should. The hot sauce was mild but good and tangy. Didn't really need it though, the flavor of the meat was more than enough. Also the chicken wings. You know, you get heavily spiced and sauced wings and think, man I love this fat and skin, this salty and spicy- but you never really taste the chicken. No so here. Just spice rubbed, BBQ'd and ....they're chickeny! And meaty! Who'da thought!? Also loved the kickin beans. A unique taste I couldn't really put my finger on. Some hot pepper, little sour, some ground beef of all things- I don't know, but sure wolfed those down. Unique. Cole slaw was fine, the usual. Only bad thing were the sweet potato fries. I think they may have been made earlier and were re-heated because they were tough and chewy. Still.....I'll be back whenever I'm in town! A place not to be missed. Nice people too.

Brisket was really tasty. As were the beans. The Mac n cheese wasn't our favorite. But - overall…read morewould eat there again if in Zanesville.

Perfect choice for an empty stomach. Love eating there. Easy to find plenty of parking.read more

We have eaten at Sammy Sue's multiple times. Each time the staff is great. Service prompt and…read moreattentive and food excellent. Be sure to try it out. I got the sample platter so ate a little of everything