I would give service 1 star. We came in on a Friday night, and went to order the homestead platter…read moreand a few other things and were told we couldn't because they were running low on meat. Every BBQ I've ever been to, has the unwritten rule of if show up at the end of the night, some of the meat might be sold out. So I asked if we could order everything separately and the guy told us yes - which is ridiculous, because it's a way to up charge. My husband asked for a mixture of lean and moist brisket and the guy at the counter said "we only have brisket." It was at that point, I knew this would be an adventure. We went back at one point and asked for bread, and he raised his voice at my sister and said bread doesn't come with brisket. On to the food, the pulled pork nachos were weird. They used the mustard BBQ sauce which was an odd choice. The hot wings were good! The brisket was disappointing. It was still a little tough, and probably needed to cook for another two hours. The chicken was enjoyable. As for the sides, the corn bread was cold. The broccoli salad, Cole slaw, and potato salad was enjoyable. The place is easy to find and a decent amount of seating. My husband's family is from Pulaski and I don't think we'll be stopping in again next time we are back.

The Pond Pit is a hidden treasure for sure. I had the best night here with a friend celebrating my…read morebirthday and Fourth of July. We shared the shredded chicken nachos, and each ordered the special cocktail, "the firecracker" The bartender was the sweetest person I've ever met, and the vibes of the other bar patrons were immaculate. It felt like a family cookout! 100% will return.

This restaurant is great! Location is by the lock and the food was amazing. The server was friendly…read moreas well.

We'll never Know. We sat at the bar and had Texas twinkies…read more Amazing. But once we got seated we saw no server. Ever. No drinks. No nothing. 30 minutes...It's a beautiful location but we'll never know further. We waited And then waited. But if I gotta' self serve at a restaurant where servers can't function on a slow night and then have to tip, and there were empty seats and tables, then I'm headed to the Denny's. Do better Angry Smoke.

This is a cash only business but the chicken is awesome…read more Friendly fast service Parking is limited, it sits on the corner of 1046 & Kranz Road in Mexico NY

great people and the chicken is out of this world. I stop every time I am in town. !!!…read moremust get the "hangover bloody mary"!!!!

Dinosaur BBQ was a HIT! My husband and I were visiting Syracuse for a wedding and decided to check…read moreout this restaurant. We found parking a block away, and put our names on the wait list. While we waited, we grabbed drinks at the bar. I had the spicy jalapeño marg, which was solid. For appetizers, we got the deviled eggs and a sample of the macaroni salad. The deviled eggs were so good, I was shocked. For dinner, we had catfish, brisket, turkey collard greens, mac & cheese, jerk wings, and cornbread. The greens, catfish, and wings were fantastic. I was extremely impressed. The brisket was a little tough, but that wasn't a deal breaker. We grabbed the cheesecake for dessert, and enjoyed every bite. The service was great, and the food was delicious!

Some of the best barbecue I had…read more Pulled pork succulent and juicy. Often times you get places reheating or shredding too hot. It was perfect. Brisket was the worst thing I had and it was delicious and tender as tender can be. I tried a burger, outrageous. All the sides I tried were good. CANT wait to try again.

We stopped when driving through the area for a ski trip. It was a great location on our route. It…read morewasn't busy so it was easy to get a seat. We ordered at the counter and our food came out quickly. The portions were generous and the woman at the counter was very patient and helpful when reviewing food ingredients. All the food was very good, fresh and flavorful. I ordered the brisket, baked beans and creole corn. The corn was a fun and different twist on an otherwise basic side. If you are in the area stop in.

The authentic smell of a hardwood smoke bath as you walk in informs you that you are about ready to…read morehave a good time. Located in the heart of downtown Holy Smokes Bourbon and BBQ serve up northern New York's most authentic Q (For the out of town people that's north of Syracuse... yes we just started a fight for some people but I digress) Back to the BBQ....Head right to the counter to order your choice of the usual suspects brisket, pork and chicken. Order a platter and try some of their delicious sides. Today I was trying their version of the Philly Cheesesteak as if it got lost down south. The soft chewy bun and the mix as I told the cook... "You do not rush perfection". I definitely was heading towards the need for a nap on a work day but it's definitely a nice change of pace for those that work in the heart of Watertown. So my only gripe but be warned I take my Que seriously is the smoked Mac and cheese lacked smoke but I'm hard to please when it comes to my bbq. I'll definitely be back to try my way around the menu.

YUM! Delicious food, atmosphere was amazing. Staff was friendly. The half chicken was delicious,…read morepulled chicken was amazing, fries were great! Pulled pork was a hit too! Definitely will come back. Place was hopping but we didn't have to wait, food was really quick to come out too! Only negative which I've seen other reviewers mention ... was the drinks. (I'd suggest ordering your drink in a bottle, or bringing a drink from home...) our drinks tasted really awful. (Soda, water; etc) we narrowed it down that we think it was the ice. I wonder if the ice machine needs a cleaning. Something was not right about it. We ended up ordering bottled root-beers for $4 each because we couldn't drink the water. I won't give it a less rating for this- just something to note. Definitely will come again!

Heard such good things about this place, ordered the brisket and you had to cut it like a steak…read more Certainly not cooked enough that should fall right apart with a fork. This is barbecue 101 and I call it a fail.

Owners are always great to talk to and the food is delicious! A truly unique and wonderful addition…read moreto Sodus.

The name of The Saltbox Smokehouse in Sodus might lead some history buffs to assume that the…read morebusiness is housed in a New England-style house with a sloping back roof. While it is located in a 1800s-era building, the "saltbox" in its name actually refers to its method of curing more than 15 varieties of bacon, one of the specialties of the establishment at 6152 Barclay Road in Sodus, the former home to the Heluva Good! Country Store. The deli/restaurant is a dream fulfilled for the husband-and-wife team of James and Sara Wheaton. The pair enjoyed spending time together in the kitchen and started cooking for large events such as her sister's wedding. With supporters encouraging them to take their cuisine to the next level, they hunted for a place to house a restaurant for more than a year. Finally, the building off Route 104 struck a chord. The eatery serves as both deli and restaurant. Cured and smoked meats, such as bacon, smoked turkey, pastrami and pork loin, can be ordered on their own from the counter. Bacon comes in 15 flavors including apple bourbon, garlic, maple and horseradish. My wife and I recently stopped into the Saltbox on a whim while in the area, after passing the sign for them many times in between trips to Rochester. Small building, and there were already a couple customers there at right around noon on a Saturday. You order at the counter, then sit at one of the 6-8 tables they have in the nicely renovated building, and they bring you your food. They have daily specials, and this days were burnt ends. We both ordered sandwiches - my wife ordered the "On Top of Old Smokey", a sandwich with smoked cheesy meatballs on a sub roll, with a spicy tomato sauce and provolone, served with chips, and I went with the Steakhouse Sandwich, a sandwich filled with brisket, bacon, spicy pickles, cheese, lettuce, tomato, and onion on a roll, and I swapped out the chips for a side of bacon mac and cheese for an upcharge. We also got a 1/4 lb of the burnt ends to try. The dining area filled up quickly, but our food was brought pretty quickly. We really enjoyed our sandwiches, especially the meatballs which had a great flavor. The mac and cheese was bland, but I have yet to find good mac and cheese at a restaurant in CNY. But the star were the burnt ends - absolutely bursting with flavor, straight up meat candy. Wife and I could've made a meal just outta those. The price is comparable to other BBQ places. The service was fine - employees weren't exactly enthused to be there. No one was rude or anything, but we almost got the feeling we were being bothersome to them, but could've been an off day. We would definitely go back to try other stuff, or just for them burnt ends.

Owner Patrick Mitchell has worked in kitchens across the country, including the south, and brings…read moreboth a northern perspective and respect for the heritage of the cuisine. The restaurant on the corner of Bridge and West First Streets in the center of Oswego is probably not something you'd expect to find in the area, somewhere that adds an entirely different dimension to dining in the city - a showcase of cuisine inspired by the American south. We recently tried out Southern Fare with some friends and we were all extremely impressed with the restaurant. My wife and I got there a bit earlier than our friends, so we sat at the bar for a bit. As someone who doesn't drink, I'm always excited to see mocktails on the menu. My wife got a cocktail, I got a mocktail, we both loved the drinks and the bartender was extremely nice and personable. We made a reservation for 6PM on a Saturday, although it seemed we probably didn't need one this day, so when our friends showed up, we were sat right away. Our friends ordered cocktails, while we ordered another round for ourselves, and again, loved everything we got. We ordered some friend green tomatoes for an appetizer, which were a little bland, but the sauce was good and made up for it. We all ordered a different main dish and everyone was very happy with their food. I ordered a pork chop special - I love pork chops, but don't eat them often, as my wife isn't a fan, and pork chops can be difficult to cook properly. The dish was a lemon marinated pork chop, grilled, topped with a strawberry compote, crispy fried potatoes and roasted broccoli. The pork chop was huge, cooked perfectly, juicy, bursting with flavor. The broccoli and potatoes were also delicious and needed nothing added to them. It's probably one of the best meals I've had in CNY, period. It was a little bit higher priced, but it's what we expected, and the food was absolutely worth it. We will absolutely be back again.

Amazing service, drinks and food! Fried green tomatoes were perfectly seasoned and salted with…read morelight batter. The fried chicken, same.. we got it plain to try it the first time naked, but I would definitely sauce it next time. Also ordered but not pictured was the double smash burger, Mac and cheese and chicken sandwich but my boys devoured them before I could take a picture.

They cook outside and you'll be eating outside at this friendly, rustic establishment. While it…read morewasn't the vinegar-laden Cornell-style poultry I had anticipated, the chicken was large and juicy. The ribs were wider pieces, not the usual spare ribs or baby backs. They had a good sauce that was more tangy than sweet. Since it's near Syracuse, salt potatoes are on the menu. They're only open Saturday and Sunday, 10am until they run out.

Ever since I was introduced to this place I have to come every weekend while they are open. Their…read moreBBQ chicken is by far the best BBQ chicken around, even the thought of it makes my mouth water. The staff is extremely friendly and have AMAZING customer service! They even sell vacuumed sealed chicken and ribs, and inform you how to cook it so it takes just good. I made sure my freezer is stocked for the winter! If you haven't tried this place you definitely should! (They are only open seasonally)