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    Curly Que Barbeque

    4.4 (55 reviews)
    InexpensiveBarbeque, Salad, Steakhouses
    Closed 11:00 am - 8:00 pm

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    Good for kids
    Good for groups

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    3 Meat Platter with okra, hand cut fries, and cucumber and onion salad.
    Mark R.

    Outstanding! As a KCBS BBQ judge and an EAT Critic, I know BBQ for competition and for dining. Curly Que Barbecue is the best restaurant BBQ in Southwest Missouri, hands down. The best brisket north of Texas, outstanding pulled pork, and juice, well seasoned chicken (white meat too). The Hand Cut Fries are delicious and crispy too. More food than my wife and I could possibly eat for only $26 including an extra drink, an extra side, and the gratuity. I have heard that service has been very slow, but we experienced the opposite... surprisingly fast. As others came and went we saw nothing but fast, courteous service. A good place for families and groups.

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    Samantha H.

    This was a cute and family friendly restaurant. The staff was friendly and helpful as well. I ordered a brisket Sandwich and Cheesey Potatoes. The brisket was full of flavor. They don't add the bbq sauce, but they have bottles on the table that allow you to control how much or how little of the bbq sauce you want. The Cheesey Potatoes were pretty good and reminded me of scalloped potatoes with a hash brown type texture. Rather interesting and I ate them all so nothing to complain about. The brisket Burger was also tasty and the cucumber onion Salad was delicious. We also ordered the cheesecake and banana pudding which we forgot to grab pictures of. The cheesecake was nothing crazy but still good however the banana pudding was to die for. Well worth the $4 and you get a decent amount. Overall it was a nice little date night at a yummy restaurant and we would return again.

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    Caleb S.

    Bolivar has always needed a good BBQ place. I have seen some inconsistencies, but when the brisket is good, it's really good! The service has always been great, and the ambiance fits perfectly. The website does not have the full menu, particularly the kid's menu or the options to order meat by the pound.

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    4 years ago

    Great place to eat and unpretentious food that is delicious. Burt ends to die for and pulls pork as good or better than anywhere.

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    Good food, most the time but over salted. Sandra and Joe Tiner

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    8 years ago

    Absolutely Fabulous Barbeque! I hope they stay with us for many many years!!! We had ribs, pulled pork and smoked chicken.

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    3.8(138 reviews)
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    Waitress dropped off our food and never came back to refill drinks or ask if we needed anything…read more Then the girl that checked us out didn't give us our military discount. When we asked her about why we didn't get the discount she replied "My bad" and answered her cell phone that was ringing!! (This was on 2/26/26 from 12-12:40 pm) We will never return to this restaurant!

    I grew up in Bolivar, and Smith's Restaurant was always one of my favorite places. My grandma used…read moreto take me here all the time, and I loved their food -- it was one of those hometown staples that felt comforting and special. Because of that history, I came in with high hopes, but I left incredibly disappointed. The service was awful. Our server, Christy, was friendly to me but noticeably rude to my husband, which felt unprofessional and uncomfortable. It was such a strange, almost hostile energy at the table, and it immediately soured the experience. Then the food came, and it was nothing like it used to be. What used to taste like good, home-style cooking now felt bland, poorly prepared, and honestly not worth eating. I could tell right away it wasn't the same standard Smith's used to be known for. What really stood out, though, was the atmosphere. Even though there were quite a few people inside, the restaurant was silent. At first, I thought it was odd, but after tasting the food and experiencing the service, it made sense. People weren't enjoying themselves. The silence said everything. It breaks my heart to write this, because Smith's used to mean so much to me growing up. But this visit left me disappointed, uncomfortable, and sad that a place once so loved has lost the warmth and quality it used to have.

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    If I could give Kiko's Hibachi and Sushi Express 100 stars, I would. No hesitation. No notes…read more Absolute perfection. This is hands-down the best food our family has ever had -- and we are not easy to impress. From the very first bite, you can taste the freshness, the flavor, the care. It's not just food... it's an experience. The bento boxes? Unreal. Every single time. Generous portions, perfectly cooked, beautifully balanced -- it's like getting a little treasure chest of happiness. My whole family devours theirs without a single complaint (which, if you have kids, you know is basically a miracle). And the sushi? I am OBSESSED. Fresh, flavorful, perfectly rolled, and so good it makes you close your eyes mid-bite. It's the kind of sushi that ruins other sushi for you. Once you've had it, nothing else compares. Everything is consistently amazing. The flavors are bold without being overwhelming, the ingredients taste fresh, and you can tell there's pride behind every plate. Kiko's isn't just a place we grab dinner -- it's our favorite place. Period. If you haven't been yet, you're missing out on something special. We will absolutely keep coming back. Again and again and again.

    We just moved to Bolivar and have been on the lookout for a good sushi place. Honestly, everyone we…read moreasked only pointed us toward Springfield, so we weren't expecting much around here. Then we found Kiko Hibachi and Sushi Express...and wow, what a great surprise! The food was super fresh, really tasty, and beautifully presented. Everything came out looking just as good as it tasted, which made it feel like more than just a quick meal. The staff was also so friendly and helpful, which made the whole experience even better. We're really happy to have found a spot like this right here in town. This will definitely be one of our family's regular go-tos from now on.

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