The atmosphere was pretty cool and the cinnamon rolls are amazing. we will for sure be coming back on a regular basis.

The barbecue is just awful. Steer clear of the brisket. The "sausage" is chopped up hot dogs. No prices anywhere. The people working there seem miserable. The vibe dining in is very uncomfortable. The only reason I give two stars is the cinnamon roll. That was very good. read more

We came 30 minutes before closing and the employee asked if we could take it to go. I understood. I tried the bbq nachos and spicy beef jerky. They don't have prices labeled. The spicy beef jerky seemed like it was sitting there for ages. I've never had stale jerky but it would probably taste like that. The bbq nachos were just as horrendous. They do have a country ambiance that works. Aside from that stay away from the food. You're probably safer having a sandwich from there. read more

Whenever I am near Lake Ouachita I always make it a point to stop at Burls. They have the most fantastic and Rather large corned beef sandwiches that are most delicious! I ate half and saved half for later. The bread is fresh, service is wonderful and the little store that is attached has some wonderful preserves. Bring an ice chest because they also have delicious smoked sausage and beef jerky. Often times smokehouse is overdue the smoke flavor. Burls does it just right! read more

We had a sandwich that was nothing special. The roast beef on the sandwich was DRY. But I imagine if it was home smoked that's the way it comes out. I gave the four stars because the cinnamon rolls are THE best cinnamon rolls I've ever had!! Service was good and the place was neat. read more

Burl's Country Smokehouse - The world's best cinnamon roll! - Smokehouse Near Me - Royal, Arkansas

We ended up throwing the food away it was so bad. It was unfortunate because we had to pay for another restaurant afterwards, but it was the right choice. The pulled pork was dry and the brisket tasted like cafeteria food. The sausage may have been a hot dog. We were really disappointed because it seemed like a cool location with a lot of personality. read more

This place never disappoints! The sandwiches are amazing. The jerky is also amazing, Stopped for sandwiches on our way to the lake, stopped for lunch meat and jerky in our way home. read more

I got a pulled pork sandwich and it was on a cold bun! Not much meat and sauce! Meat counter looks disgusting, I should have taken it has a sign! read more

Burl's Country Smokehouse - Pulled pork sandwich - Smokehouse Near Me - Royal, Arkansas

This is the Stop to grab a sandwich on teh way to Lake Ouachita. The sandwich is very fulfilling and is made to order on homemade bread. The cinnamon rolls and beef jerky are amazing as well. Dont be in a hurry when you stop as this is a popular place to grab something to eat. It is worth the time to stop and grab something on your way to or from the lake.. read more

Burl's is an amazing place to eat, their sandwiches are delicious and even better on the river. The people there are very kind and considerat. You walk in and out in 15 minutes with great food and feeling full! read more

Nostalgia in Overdrive! Crystal Springs is Home to a Roadside Attraction that is a Must-Stop. If it was created in the mid-1800s to the mid-1900s & you cant find it anymore, Burl's may be its final resting place. An acre of Original Yard Art too heavy to move. Inside ~ Floor to ceiling, you can spend up to 2 hours taking it all in. A true Free Museum. Game:: How many items in these photos can you name? What edibles to Buy? More like What can I resist? The Jerky is legendary, as are the Giant Cinnamon Rolls. Best to eat your faves here, before the Wildlife in the Ouachita National Forest gets a whiff. All those delicious goodies your Great-Grandma canned in Mason Jars to survive the Winters. Didnt get out of the Parking Lot before stopping at a Picnic Table & making a fat Smoked Cajun Turkey Sandwich on a giant Homemade Wheat Bun. Washed it down with an original glass bottle Dr. Pepper 10-2-4. If you think you have Fast Food cravings, this might make you re-think that. For those who have never seen an Outhouse or a Moonshine Still up close & personal, here is your chance. Railroad Memorabilia is everywhere you look, including an 1800s MoPac Caboose. & Watch out for that coiled Rattlesnake half-hidden under a Bearskin. Beloved Mr. Burl passed on July 4, 2018, at Age 83. His Legacy will be here forever. read more

Purchased some awful beef jerky from Burl's today. It tasted like beef boiled in salt water with liquid smoke. It was also extremely tough.

Stopped by Burl's and picked up some beef jerky, which is the best ever. You have to have them sprinkle on some of the seasonings!!! Got a couple pounds of the sliced smoked turkey and cheddar cheese too!! read more

We have searched in several place for really good BBQ and finally found some here! The briscuit and ribs were both smoked just right and were incredibly tender! Definitely worth the drive! read more

The cinnamon rolls are pure happiness. I was going to purchase one on the shelf and the employee gave me a warm one! It was so delicious I had to stop by again the morning I was leaving town. read more

Burl's Country Smokehouse - So good I had to go back before leaving town - Smokehouse Near Me - Royal, Arkansas

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Burl's has great can goods and they carry freeze dried candy now. Also, grab a couple of sandwiches Great atmosphere

Ribs were really good. Pulled pork was extremely dry. In my opinion, their bbq sauce is too sweet and lacks flavor. Turkey sandwich was just ok. Bread was stale. Spicy beef jerky was excellent. But at $39 a pound, the price is too steep to buy it often. read more

We made an extra trip out to Burls on a recommendation for their jerky and cinnamon rolls. Unfortunately we were pretty disappointed. The jerky was extremely tough and the cinnamon rolls, though bigger than your head, were quite bland and very sparse on the frosting. We ordered a few sandwiches for lunch on their homemade bread and again, were not overly impressed. What WAS impressive was the bill, running just about $100 for lunch, 2 cinnamon rolls and a half lbs of of jerky. Sorry Burls, but we won't be making the trip out to see you again. read more

Stopped in for with my family for lunch sat 8-31. They have lots of interesting artifacts. The dining area was rustic but cozy. The service was just ok- nothing special. Overall, the food was not good. I had a pulled pork plate with potato salad and baked beans. The potato salad was good but nothing special. The pulled pork and beans were very salty. I was hungry but could only eat half of my sandwich and couple bites of beans. The pulled pork had a Smokey flavor and probably would have been good had it not been so salty. I requested extra sauce for my sandwich and it was very salty also. Overall a negative experience. But, as a plus, the homemade bread was good and the huge cinnamon rolls were excellent. read more

The BEST BBQ I've ever had! And I've had a LOT of BBQ from all over the south including Tennessee, Texas, and Louisiana. Yes, it's an old school joint and don't expect it to be fast, but it's 100% worth the wait. The pulled pork and BQQ beef sandwiches are to die for and you've GOT to buy a jar of their homemade BBQ sauce. They make their own bread and all kinds of other stuff in-house and the meat has a true smoke flavor from their smokehouse next door. Go here, you won't be sorry! Ps. Ignore Regina's little one-star review. This place is a true treasure! read more

I've heard amazing things about this place but I can't authenticate anything I've heard. I'm going to blame this one on the pandemic. We visited Burl's and we were not impressed. Long line, slow service, and not a lick of BBQ in sight. We ended up eating cold deli sandwiches at a premium price. Wasn't worth the weight or money. Let me say it again, I blame this one on the pandemic and I'm looking forward to going back to give them a second shot. read more

The BEST cinnamon rolls ever! Sandwiches with fresh baked bread! Smoked meats! Quirky ambiance. Very friendly staff.

This is where I always stop when passing through - the food is delicious and the prices are hard to beat. Plus, the cinnamon rolls... that's where the party really starts. Bottom line, if you are looking for a great sandwich (and cinnamon roll) then this should be tops on your list not only for the area but maybe even the state. Seriously though, if it's busy just wait with a smile knowing what's ahead. Would I recommend ?Yes Would I go back? Yes read more

Burl's Country Smokehouse - This is one of the cinnamon rolls there - only $4... yep four dollars - Smokehouse Near Me - Royal, Arkansas

Delicious brisket dinners!! Yummy!! Also delicious sandwiches!! Call in order and it's ready when I arrive. read more

Best jerky in the nation. A very cool place to stop in at. Has a lot of character and old time feel.

This is a real southern smokehouse and we would drive hours to have the pulled pork nachos again! So delicious! Now the service is slow, so plan to take your time and stay a while. But the food is great, fresh bread baked daily, and don't leave without buying some jerky to take home. read more

Burl's Country Smokehouse - Smokehouse Near Me - Royal, Arkansas

Burl's Country Smokehouse has, "hands-down", some of the very best Bar-B-Q I have ever had. My stomach starts growling and my mouth starts watering just thinking about it. Their sauce and seasonings can be purchased, along with some of the best meats on the planet. Oh, and if you care . . . they can veggies too. But why? Burl's is absolutely worth the trip from wherever you live - NYC, San Francisco, New Orleans . . . just a few miles from Hot Springs and the heart of Arkansas. Beautiful country and great down-home food. I haven't been to Burl's in awhile, but I have family nearby, so another trip is in the making. Soon. Stomach tells me so. read more

We drove by multiple times on our two trips to Mt. Ida and finally decided to stop for lunch. So glad we did! The food was fantastic, especially the cinnamon rolls as big as your head, but my grandson LOVED the history lesson the place freely offers and the extremely well behaved farm ccats that joined us outside for lunch. It was such a charming surprise! I highly recommend this spot! Fabulous for inquisitive little kids! read more

This has been my long time favorite for the very best breakfast sausage and smoked meats menu. Have never actually been here in person, well possibly one time many years ago. Otherwise, phone calls and shipping. read more

Worst bbq I've ever had in my life. Can't even call it bbq. Tasted like old tough cheap steak that I couldn't even cut through, slathered in too much bbq sauce that is just as equally bad. If you want good food drive into Hot Springs. read more

This place was the worst bbq I have ever had. The meat was all in a chiller, cut to order and then stuck in the microwave. The service took 1/2 an hour in line to be served Smart & Final potatoe salad and cole slaw. The best part were the Lays chips and a can of Dr. Pepper. Don't waste your time or money on this place. I watched an employee drop the butcher paper on the floor and then pick it up to wrap another customers order. The bathroom was over run with flies. THIS PLACE SUCKS! read more

This place USED to be amazing. Now it's just incredibly gross and disappointing. The entire place is swimming in flies, the bathroom is a nightmare, the trays, bins, etc. are filthy, the food is nowhere near worth the price, and the service was super slow and frustrating. There were three people behind the counter during our last trip, and no one on the cash register. We waited 20 minutes to buy three drinks because they were all busy making one sandwich each (painfully slowly) while the line built up to 15-20 people. If it hadn't been so far to the next gas station we wouldn't have even bought the drinks. They were kind of polite, and the antiques are still mildly interesting, but otherwise this place is just awful and only succeeding on the reputation of previous management. read more

This is like a free museum where you can buy awesome food. I've only had the sandwiches but they also have bbq. They even have their own jerky! The turkey and smoked cheddar on fresh, like cooked there 'fresh', bread can't be beat. There is seating inside where you can see the creek. During the warmer months, you can see the bees making their honey in the indoor beehive. Don't miss the gem. It's worth the drive. Even just for a plain old sandwich. read more

Burl's Country Smokehouse - Smokehouse Near Me - Royal, Arkansas

If you are going to put a star rating on a smoke house then this is a 5 Star for sure! I'm not sure how you could get any better. It is well worth the drive if you are ever close to the area. Burl's is an old country store/ smoke house/ mini restaurant all in one... It may honestly have the best smoked meat I have ever eaten. I had enough to feed a small army...a combination of beef sticks, beef jerky, smoked turkey, smoked habanero cheese, and smoked Swiss cheese! All delicious!!! I also ordered a BBQ Beef Brisket sandwich with smoked cheddar on top. It literally melted in my mouth ...so damn tender and good! Best ever! Also enormous cinnamon rolls (Burls Mothers family recipe)...delicious! Last but not least...Burl's has canned/ jarred vegetables, chow chow, pickled eggs, and many varieties of homemade breads! This place is a must! read more

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So much great food and stuff to look at! Have to spend some time here to really appreciate all they have to offer! Wine is great - Amish goods are great - Deli/Smokehouse meats are incredible....jams, jellies, pickled EVERYTHING...take some sauces and seasonings home and impress everyone you know! The ribs were really good.... There are many collections inside and outside to look at - stop by for a minute and grab a snack, or stop by for a few hours and have a picnic and check out all the great old stuff! read more

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As a Texan and a pit master myself, I'll tell you that I was imressed with the smoked turkey and the pulled pork. Also bought a loaf of homemade bread that was delicious. The appeal and ambiance of the store was very cool too. Service was a bit slow but very friendly. Beautiful area read more

Just stopped in for a quick stop here. But stayed to look around and take photos. This place is adorable inside and out. There is an old time store inside and it's actually a museum. So cool. read more

The best jerky you can get! We drive 8 hours just for this jerky and i wouldn't have it any other way!! Also give the ham, chicken breast and any cheese they have a try, you won't be disappointed. Perfect for making sandwiches for a day out on the lake! They even have fresh baked bread to make your sandwich with! Don't forget to grab yourself a jar of apple butter for breakfast! read more

Five star was for their smoked turkey sandwich with smoked chedder, mayo, tomatoes, lettuce, onions, pickles on homade, wheat sourdough bread. Keep going north up the hill about a mile or two and turn right on Makena nut mountain an...it will be a dirt road...continue up the hill for about 4 miles, on the way you come across a fork in the road...stay left. Continue up and you'll find a desserted campground with a fire pit and picnic benches. A portipotti restroom-but no need to utilize as your hidden amoung nature. read more

Good, friendly service but the food was really disappointing. We had the pulled pork and brisket which were dry and bland. The BBQ sauce didn't help as it was a bit too sour. The shop has some good items and I have heard great things about the jerky. Unfortunately from my experience I would not recommend eating here. read more