Our family stopped in for lunch while on vacation and were seated right away with a large family…read more Our server, Justin, was prompt to our table to get us drinks and appetizer orders. We had our order within 10 minutes of ordering during lunch rush hour! Food was great. Kids ordered wings and stated they were the best wings they've had. Memphis sandwich was great and perfect portion amount. Highly recommend this place if you are looking for BBQ.

Everything was fantastic! Food, service, atmosphere were all great…read more Would definitely recommend and go back!

Delicious bbq from a crew of guys that make you feel like an old friend. Doesn't get better.read more

So this was MY first visit to Pop's Smoke Shack. A couple weeks ago however, I did send someone to…read morePop's to get some burnt ends to put into My wife's special BBQ Beans and the owner was offended we were planning to chop them into little pieces for the beans. I could understand because they were damn good. So good I decided to go in this time and order some rib ribs. He was doing baby backs, but I gotta tell you these were the biggest meatiest baby bags I have ever seen and they were fall off the bone tender. You could tell they had been smoked for hours because they were pink in the middle at the even though they were fall off the bone tender. He does not sauce his ribs. They have a nice rub on them, and then he has half a dozen homemade sauces to choose from that are delicious. Sorry I didn't think about doing a review and taking pictures until I was halfway in, but they were amazing and deserved a five star rating. For sides we had carrots and a whiskey, honey with baked beans, which were very nice. The green beans were OK a little soft for my taste, but it was the end of the night so I guess I could understand. We were already planning for next time when guests are coming down to get two racks and some burnt ends. May have to try the wings next time too. I definitely prefer and recommend Pop's Smoke Shack vs. Dana's anytime. Haven't tried the other local spots cause we "Q" pretty well ourselves when down. But Pops is definitely worth a visit when in Branson West.

We came in 45 min closing and we were greeted with a smile and a clean table…read more The menu was direct and the specials were amazing. I ended up getting the texas burger and was not upset

This place is a hit!!! Amazing Bar-B-Que and the kindest staff! I can't stop thinking about the…read morepulled pork, rolls, and beans. Pit plate was the perfect item to share. Large restaurant with nice patio.

Great food, environment and service. Awesome pulled pork sandwich and coleslaw. Ribs were tender…read moreand a solid choice as well.

Real simple review: I'd drive some real distance to come here to eat. Matter of fact...I already…read moredrive about 35 miles one way to go here. But I'd sure go further....this place is that good!

Sadly, hours do not match reality. Don't drive 1/2 hour,…read morearrive at 5p, expecting to be served. Don't arrive after 12:30 expecting brisket. Building clientele that will respect you might mean absorbing some cost of unsold food at closing. The attached sign is what you might expect instead. Here's a clue: You've been in business long enough to know within two hours of when you will run out of food. Sign into Google and change your hours for that day so when people attempt to navigate to your restaurant, they don't get an "open" message, instead they get a "will be closed by the time you get there" message! That would convey respect for your customer's time and money. However... on the weight of the recommendation of people I trust and respect, let me not stain your reputation with less than 5 stars

TEXAN here & frequent visitor to TX Top 50 BBQ (TX Monthly updates every 4 yrs), which as you know…read moreis the king of the cuisine. I'm certain I've the experience to know what good BBQ is & isn't. And, boy howdy, this IS! Without a doubt, if Old 76 were in TX, they'd easily be on that coveted list of world renowned BBQ joints. That's truthfully rare to find outside the state. Situated exactly between Branson & West Branson, is this gem that's clean cut & the BBQ, sides too, is superbly executed. I'm not saying stuff to sound good. This is L E G I T, the real deal. They're pushing TRUE barbecue as it ought to be, not like some wannabe. I dare you to try any other place & find the same superb quality for ALL aspects. Get there before opening because the line gets long fast & the ordering takes time. There's limited seating that fills up quickly. I only wish it were larger in space & had the capacity for more help in front than 1 person. But for modestly using the limited space adjacent to a gas station, it's tastefully & professionally decorated & comfortable, just right for what it is, as opposed to the tacky, out-dated & sparse, or overdone interior that one tends to see elsewhere. Waiting for BBQ is honestly an experience & you must be prepared to wait your turn. That's how it is in TX for all the joints, folks ordering FCFS after waiting patiently in line for hours until sell-out. It's worth waiting on & building camaraderie with those about you. After all, you're about to celebrate gastronomically, I promise! Best sides: ALL of them but especially the corn casserole. You'd think it's vegetable bread pudding, it's so scrumptious!! Beans are no less than fantastic with bits of brisket - so warm & comforting. Potato salad is just a massive winner of full-mouthed goodness that's not typically mayo-ed down. Don't pass up the mighty fine coleslaw for topping your pulled-pork, pickles & bread for a highlight finish. Speaking of pickles, add more as a great acidic accompaniment. The sauce here is on the sweet side. It's really not needed AT ALL except to occasionally boost the flavor kick if taking leftovers for later. The meat's simple pepper & salt crust is all you need. & speaking of the Meats: Truly the star of the show as they should be. See the platter photo for yourself. Pick of choice or prime brisket. Prime for us. We could've appreciated a little bit thicker of a smoke ring but it was there despite the fast cook it probably endured. It needed to be a little less done on the fatty side but it was awfully tender anyway. Absolutely a winner brisket done right, so I can sweat the small stuff. All said, the perfect seasoning & bark set the tone & to me for brisket, that is most important. 99% perfect. Chicken: dark meat extra peppery & almost overdone but the white meat was super tender & nice to eat. It doesn't take away from the whole goodness of the platter though. Bologna: these ain't no lame Oscar Meyer store bought flappers. Talk about thickly cut, juicy heaven! Wow is all I can say - absolutely YUMMY. Pulled Pork: P I G G Y P E R F E C T. Don't even need sauce! Use the pillowy potato bread to die & go to taste bud heaven with rivers of salivation. This is so succulent, you might keep it all for yourself in a group setting. Ribs: BEST OF SHOW. These are guaranteed to be the best ribs in MO. Perfect pull & bite. 2 stacks of the thick bone-in pig walls left me amazed after just seeing the miraculous color & cook on the exterior of these spares. Their taste & texture solidified that Old 76 Smokehouse is the most bona fide BBQ joint I've ever been to in the Midwest. These ribs aren't somewhat good enough, they are majestic. My only wish is they'd had a beef rib aka meat candy option too. Desserts: both Bread Pudding & Key Lime Pie are highlights not to be missed. Stacked tall & the absolute righteous finish to seal the deal for such an experience. I just can't say enough good things about Old 76. Loved it so much, our 5-guy party bought shirts & a hat to wear in TX & TN. If this was local for us, "O76S" would be a frequent stop. We're BIG fans now. Last but not least, the gentleman working the show & taking orders was kinder than Jesus. He treated us right, & that's a fact. Talk about hospitality to the Nth degree. Ain't nobody going to be sad about that & we'll remember this kindness in anticipation of being right back ASAP! What we couldn't stuff ourselves above the gullet, we took home & all the girls promptly & heartily finished it off exclaiming how wonderful it was. They only missed out on the experience but not the tenderness & flavor!! Visitors & locals alike, DO NOT MISS this opportunity to dine like a king!! You will have died & gone to Texas, I mean heaven! One con & warning: if you don't have a truck with ample under-carriage space, avoid the furthest drive-way next to the fence. It is too steep & you WILL run aground, as we did. Enter & exit on the gas station side only.

The people working there are so nice. The food is amazingly delicious. Will definitely be back.read more

This was my favorite bbq place!…read more The burnt ends were wonderful! The ribs and brisket were great too. I loved all the sides. The banana pudding was good just wanted more. Salted caramel brownie was so good! Would totally order it again. The waitress was so kind. Helped suggest some of the top things people get. We loved all her suggestions. It was decorated very cute. Loved the big table down the middle. Could fit a big group. Must add to your list to try!

Just a couple from Indiana -If you want a good helping of food for the price this is the place to…read morego. My Husband had the 3 way basket and it was more than he expected , bursting with flavor and the amount of food was enough for 2 to share. I had the 1lb crab legs with fried Okra and cajun rice . Delish! The atmosphere was nice with so much to look at. Our server was Cheryl and she was very sweet. We will definitely be back.

Always awesome food! More than enough and fantastic variety! Seafood boil, country fried steak or…read morecountry fried chicken or burgers and more! I've never been disappointed! Love their German chocolate cake too

Crane Missouri: You folks are lucky to have this place in town. I suggest you get out to Five…read moreOaks...and give them your business! This husband/wife are doing a fantastic job with their menu items! Sliced brisket: Overall, the brisket was cooked pretty spot on in tenderness and a decent bark. Could benefit from a touch stronger kiss of smokiness. Mine sandwich was wrapped up to go, before I ate it, so it looks a little smashed. But the potato style bun is a good choice to compliment their meats. Sausage link: this link is on the fatty side...but that hardly bothers me and adds to the flavor. This link had some good smoke imparted into the casing...and the taste of link was great. Their homemade BBQ ranch sauce: Now, I'm not a sauce fan, nor do it ever use ranch dressing for stuff. But hearing what this sauce was, I got a side of it to try. I think these folks have a great zesty bbq sauce - and one that could be bottled on sold. This sauce was a good one. I met the owners of this place - and they sure seemed like real good / down to earth folks. I personally thank them for their efforts.

The food here is fabulous!!! The owners really put their heart into the food and you can really…read moretell!!!