Waitress greeted me promptly and ensured that I didn't run out of drink…read more Got the two meat platter (Brisket and Turkey) sauce on the side. with a side of steamed vegetables and grilled vegetables. The sauce was good but the meat without was dry with little flavor. The brisket reminded me of a more of a roast beef than brisket. The turkey more of a deli cut that was put over smoke. The steamed veggies needed seasoning. The grilled veggies had plenty of seasoning and was the best thing I ate. I found myself adding sauce to the meats. Sorry KC not impressed with this BBQ. They were busy but it took 30 minutes to get my food.

While in town during the holidays, a friend and I decided to get some good bbq, I mean we are in…read moreK.C. afterall. This location has a lot of parking and plenty of indoor seating. We sat at the bar. We ordered the Burnt End Platters with Sausage, Hicorky Pit Beans, I ordered the Cheesy Corn and my friend had Fries. I felt the corn was bland and I had to add a bit of salt and pepper also I felt that there was only a few pieces of burnt ends compared to the sausage. Everything else tasted great. Our bartender was really nice and when my friend noticed that they gave him cheesy corn instead of the fries, he was quick to get that resolved. Overall this is a nice place to go enjoy bbq and I will come again when I am in town.

10/10 experience!! First off, we had the most amazing waiter (Ron)- who was one of the best waiters…read moreI've ever had. He was incredibly kind, accommodating, gave great recommendations, and went above and beyond. You never know what to expect with a chain-like BBQ spot, but this place did NOT disappoint. The appetizers were amazing- we got the potato skins and beef burnt ends. The BBQ it self was delicious.. my husband and I got the prime short rib and brisket burnt ends (in photo), cheesy corn, baked beans (were smoky not too sweet), onion rings (SO GOOD), and slaw (a bit watery but okay). I would not recommend the pork burnt ends, the brisket ones were 10/10- thanks for the rec Ron. My kids got the kids rib plate. The kids ribs were a tad bit dry- but the prime short rib we got was UNREAL. Lastly.... The turtle cheesecake..... holy cow... Overall 10/10 experience- highly recommend!!

I wouldn't waste my time or money again. Food was subpar and service was the same. The burnt ends…read morewere more like charred ends and the manager said they're supposed to be that way. Like I never had burnt ends in my life. They were hard as a piece of wood. I'll never return again. All they had to do was to replace them. The inside was a little worn and somewhat dirty.

Went on a Monday at 4:30 and it was very busy already Great service from our server. Had enough…read morefood for another meal.

My husband ordered a medium rare steak and when he cut into it it was well done. They returned it…read moreand then came back and said that was their last steak. He ordered a meat platter and we waited another 30+ minutes for it to come out. The order was messed up again. The meat was very dry and we had to keep drinking water to get it down. The portion sizes weee very small. We spent $150 and walked away very disappointed and hungry still. The best was the house salad and it's hard to mess that up. We will not be back.

Great burgers, steaks, fries, salads, and appetizers with friendly service. They have live music…read moreFriday and Saturday nights. They also have BBQ that we need to try. They have lunch specials. We like Harold's. Oh yeah and they also sell quality branded gasoline!

We enjoyed the food. The building is not much from the outside, a surprise on the inside! The food…read morewas good! Cusps on the potato wedges, didn't need ketchup. Prices were decent.

EXCELLENT BBQ! Great employees! BUT a recent change in the…read morecoleslaw recipe turned a great dish into one I threw out.

Everyone raves about this restaurant and I've been curious for awhile about the fare. Today a…read morefriend and I decided to go for lunch. I am not going to be one of those who raves. They have a vast menu and they have breakfast service. The food was good, prepared to order and served timely. There is no table service. Your order is prepared and they call your name to come pickup at a window. The restaurant is easily accessible and there is ample parking. Everything looked clean and neat. The problem I have with this restaurant is the price and overall pricing structure. This restaurant is very pricey. Nothing is included, either. Fries aren't included with a cheeseburger, for example. You would think that the price they charge, they would throw in an extra or two. I know they don't give free fries at large franchise places but this is another type of restaurant. So by the time you order main item plus a side plus a pricey fountain drink, this is a costly place. My cheeseburger didn't feel cooked all the way through. No one comes to the table to make sure your order is okay. It just felt empty against the hype backdrop. I'll give it another try but I'm sure prices won't have gone down.

Was downtown Topeka working and had seen reviews on JRock so wanted to try them out. I had 2 meat…read morecombo pulled pork and hot links with baked beans. They throw in a small sample of their coleslaw (teaser lol) the food was great all though I'd preferred the hot links to have more of a bite. Their house sauce had a great flavor again for me I like heat and they only had a bottle of Texas Pete hot sausage to spice it up. Now the baked beans had bacon and was not too sweet and definitely not bland I actually enjoyed them as normally beans can overpower one way or the other. For someone who normally will not eat coleslaw I tried it and polished the teaser off. Very good. Do wished they did brisket but they do have burnt ends. Staff were friendly and had suggestions which were helpful. They put their efforts into the food which I'll be back for but the facility could use a refresh but for me if it means shorting on the love n care they give the food they cook I'm good with the facility

My son and I are on a cross country road trip and randomly stopped in at J Rocks. The food doesn't…read moreneed a long "Foodie" type review: The smoked chicken tips (boneless thighs) and cheese steak sandwich were the best things I've put in my mouth this whole trip.......'nuff said!

Meat so tender it doesn't even resist. Just lets you take it however you want it. Best eating out…read moreexperience of my life.

For starters Harrison is the friendliest person you could meet …read more Then to top everything off , the food is amazing. absolutely delicious

My husband and I loved the BBQ! Stoped for a quick lunch before our flight, wow! Highly recommend…read more I had ribs and pulled pork platter. Great Cole slaw and onion rings !!!! Can't wait to go back!!!

I went into Smoke Box really wanting to enjoy it all, but that sadly wasn't meant to be. I…read moreshould've picked up on something with something like half the menu isn't actually BBQ. Can you really call yourself a BBQ restaurant with a HUGE portion of your menu not being BBQ? Perhaps I'm just a purist, but I think the menu might also play into the food I had. The BBQ beans and potato salad tasted store bought to me, and I also was less than impressed with their burnt ends. The brisket was okay, but I wouldn't recommend going here if you are on the hunt for good BBQ brisket. I don't know, maybe I should've purchased one of the 11 non-BBQ sandwiches or a burger instead. Maybe that is where this "BBQ" restaurant truly shines. You can see more of our experience on our YouTube channel: https://youtu.be/mBFahcA-sIM

Barbecue and a brewery?…read more Yes please. I've only visited for brunch, so that's what I'll write about. The menu has a few familiar faces - Eggs Benedicts, biscuits and gravy, breakfast sandwiches, chicken and waffles and more. I liked the biscuits and gravy, but I absolutely loved the Burnt Ends Eggs Benedict. The beers are solid and feature something for everybody. I wish they offered an extra seasonal, but I understand a brewing schedule that features quick moving draughts. A small note - please watch your check. Some of the prices in the computer don't match with the menu. The staff - who were awesome - were also apologetic and moved to make corrections when notified.

Been here a few times. The pop-up for Christmas was absolutely delightful and the drinks were…read moredelicious. I ordered the cousin James, which came in a really cute boot. My niece ordered the spiked hot chocolate and she loved it. We ordered the barbecue fries as an appetizer and it was delicious. Previously, we've come here during bar crawls and also love when the menu changes a little bit for Oktoberfest. My parents absolutely loved their bloody Mary's. The wings are yummy as well as the brisket sandwich. It is one of my favorites. I don't think you can go wrong with anything here.

This place has the best meats in town. It's also my favorite place to eat these days as well. All…read moretheir portions are huge the food is top-notch. I ordered food to go. My one-year-old fell asleep in her car seat. I called inside to see if it was ready and they were nice enough to bring my order out to me. Very classy establishment.

The UpperCut KC absolutely delivered! I had Meme's Million Dollar Burger with the brisket mac &…read morecheese. The burger was delicious, although I'd probably try a different side next time. My buddy got the loaded fries with brisket queso, steak, and brisket, and they were amazing. That brisket queso had an awesome smoky flavor, and the portions on everything were HUGE. We were both impressed with how much food we got, and everything tasted fresh and packed with flavor. It is definitely on the pricey side, but with the portion sizes and quality of the food, I'd say it was worth it. My only real complaint was the small seating area, and the wait was pretty long. That said, they're upfront about it...they make everything fresh and even warn you that they "aren't fast food." So if you're willing to wait, I'd definitely recommend giving The UpperCut KC a try. Great food and huge portions!