Absolutely one of my all time faves! Great atmosphere! Always wonderful service and the best damn…read morefood! If you order the family bbq there's no need to grocery shop! I recommend wearing stretchy pants

Possibly the best bbq we've ever had! Service and decor very good. Absolutely worth checking out.read more

This was a wonderful restaurant for all of the above, food, service and ambiance, wings were the…read moreBest my husband has had in years! and my burger was excellent! Was here on a weekend too! A must place to come in Waterbury while visiting!

We went in for dinner while visiting from out of town and this place was slammed. Luckily we were…read moreable to sit and eat at the bar top. Despite the packed house, servers were friendly and reasonably attentive, and while the food came out slow, that's to be expected. I wouldn't say it was unreasonable at all considering the volume, AND they were churning out a ton of to-go orders. No televisions in here, which I loved, and a great vibe. Tons of people just having a great time. Great non-alcoholic drink menu. About to celebrate three years of sobriety, and I truly appreciate that. The food was good-great, depending. My wife got a salad with pulled pork and I got the brisket. Both were just "fine" and the meats desperately needed sauce. The brisket was pretty dry, which was disappointing. We also split a side of the smoked mushrooms, which we thought were good, and the pasta salad, which was unfortunately quite bland and not very noteworthy at all despite using pasta from the acclaimed Gallus. Now here's the sleeper: the dry rub wings were incredible. Some of the best I've ever had! Don't miss out on these just because they're on the appetizer menú. If I came back I'd just get a double order of these bad boys. Sweet and smoky and cooked to perfection. Absolute 10/10.

The other reviews for this place on here are true - if you like barbecue, run, don't walk to get…read morehere ASAP! We had "the Alamo" so tried brisket, ribs, pulled pork, and had Mac and cheese and potato salad for our sides, and also got a half ring of smoked sausage. All of the meats were juicy and flavorful, and the sides were just how we liked them. Everything was so so good. Generous portions/great value for the money. Options for cooled indoor seating or picnic tables if you want to eat outside. This guy is a one man band so if there's a line you will have a little wait, but it is so worth it. Will absolutely eat here again when we are in the area.

Visiting from the Austin Texas area, and had to try some Texas Brisket in Vermont. Definitely on…read morepar with brisket in Texas. It is tender, melts in your mouth, and has that just right gentle smokiness like properly smoked brisket that I eat in Texas. This is a definite thumbs up place to try if you want some proper Texas brisket. If you've never had Texas brisket, it is like a really good slow cooked pot roast, with the gentle addition of a subtle smoky flavor. The other products are similar, with their respective meat flavors. Although I had a brisket sandwich, I really like smoked chicken. If I come again, that may be what I try next. They have pretty limited hours. Currently only open Friday and Saturday 12 to 7 p.m. Come try them out. Casual atmosphere - order at the counter

Delish mac and cheese with pulled pork! Add the Fire on the Mountain sauce…read more Wings & pulled pork sandwich are also a favorite.

Starting with the good, the ribs were good. I was worried when my knife had trouble separating ribs…read moreat first, but they turned out to be tender and slid off the bone. Good flavors from the rub, but was a heavy saucing obscured the flavors. That's about where the good stuff ends. None of the sides I ordered were very good. The potato salad was the best of them, but needed some salt and maybe a little bit of acid. The cornbread had good jalapeño flavor, but was dried out. The mac & cheese was surprisingly bland. The ambience here is casual, converted warehouse feel (in fact they have a cidery on property). They host bands during the week so could be a fun place to hang out. It's Vermont, so I don't expect much in the way of good barbecue. This place will do in a pinch, but don't expect competitive Q.

We used to go to bluebird but the last 3 times the barbecue was terrible. The ribs were bone, dry…read moreand the brisket was dry as well. And then we discovered this spot, omg, it is insanely good. I will never eat at another barbecue spot in Vermont. Ever again Super cool owner, fantastic ribs, fantastic brisket. Amazing coleslaw, everything you want in a barbecue spot.

Went during opening hours, but it's nowhere to be found. Called their phone got no answer. Ways to…read moretrip.

The food here exceeded expectations. Most items are house made and house smoked. Don't sleep on the…read morewings. The staff was also very nice. See you soon.

Great atmosphere, good/great service and really good food. Offers your typical bbq fare but a lot…read moreof other options. Every time we go the food never disappoints and we almost always have leftovers to take home-- which reheat well! If you're in the mood for bbq and solid sized potions, hit this place up. Not really a beer drinker but they have a ton of options and their flights are a fun way to try a few options without committing to a whole pint.

Best ribs I've ever had. The meat was tender, perfectly cooked (super easy to get off bone) and the…read moresauced was not just doused on the outside - it was cooked well into the meat. The flavour was smokey but not overwhelming. There was a lot of meat on each bone. The pulled chicken was also tender, not overcooked, and flavourful. They have hot sauce, more BBQ sauce and another sauce you can add on the side. The staff were all really nice.

We stopped in for a beer and an appetizer. The fondue was amazing. Half of it was melted cheese…read morewith bread and apples. The other half cut the cheese well: mushrooms and balsamic vinegar. We finished it quickly as it was amazing. The Gose beer was very strong, dark and hoppy. Delicious. While the root beer tasted like a perfect amount of syrup and carbonate. Would recommend!

We ordered a mix of barbecue options from Black diamond for our belated Christmas gathering this…read moreyear. We ordered enough food for 30 people. We had brisket, chicken, mac & cheese, veggie platter, salmon, tossed salad for the main course and also did a meat and cheese platter and shrimp cocktail as apps. We had more than enough food for 30 people. It was unbelievably flavorful and satisfying. We picked it up and needed to reheat the entrees slightly only because it was very cold where we were. The food endured the reheat - no drying out or loss of flavor. the food was phenomenal. I would highly recommend them.

The service was fine. I feel the Mac & cheese was bland and the Cole slaw was definitely lacking in…read moreflavor. The meat was well cooked, however, the pieces of turkey and brisket I had were fatty and not appetizing.

We chose this restaurant as it was close to our accommodation (The Smuggler's Notch Resort) and, as…read moreit was Tuesday during the off season, it was the only place nearby that was actually open. We were pleasantly surprised. The food here was excellent. We started with the fresh bread and maple butter - yum! I had the fish and chips, my spouse had a Greek-style pasta with salmon. My fish was perfectly seasoned and cooked with a crisp crust. The fries were obviously hand cut. My spouse's salmon was also perfectly cooked, and the pasta was tasty, although he questioned the addition of a copious amount of feta. As for beverages, I had iced tea that tasted freshly brewed. Spouse opted for beer. He felt that the beer list, although good, was nothing special. It was mostly IPAs. I wonder if this will change during the high season. The staff was very friendly and helpful. As for ambiance, it was rustic in a clean, friendly, and cheerful way.

This is a solid bar with good food. We came a few years ago when they had a musician. This year was…read moreduring the playoffs during a snowstorm ;) Services were good, and food was plentiful. We started with the picklesand skins. For dinner, we got the beet salad and BBQ pork sandwich, and I got the fish sandwich with a strawberry pound cake for dessert, which was not your typical pie but very good. We enjoyed ourselves and the meal, and the drinks were reasonably priced.

Wow!! Great Food. Great Service. Great Vibes. 10/10…read more Can get busy- but worth it and the waitlist makes things easy

The dressing on the Caesar salad was perfect and the bread crumbs with the thinly shredded cheese…read morewere delicious. Definitely something I would order again. The street corn queso was good too, but probably not something I personally would get again. Not pictured are the dry rub chicken wings, which were so good. They were crispy, flavorful, and came with a delicious homemade sauce on the side. I also got a Moscow mule which was super good and fairly priced at only $9. I would definitely recommend this place and come back again!