Stopped on a Thursday afternoon. It was quiet but it is the restaurants "first day of the week". Our waitress was very attentive and offered suggestions on the menu. Service was fast, food was delicious and hot when we received it. There looks to be a nice patio area, and we will definitely have to stop again when the weather is nice. One plus, we found the kids menu reasonably priced and a good sized portion. We also appreciated that there were more options for aides than fries. read more

Harvey's Main Street BBQ - Barbeque Near Me - Mount Joy, Pennsylvania

Delicious BBQ in a nice space. Has indoor and outdoor seating. Bar features beer, three kinds of wine and some seltzers. The food is just delicious! We love everything here - the ribs, pulled pork, brisket and every side. I highly recommend the hush puppies. Prices are reasonable and we had no trouble getting a parking spot on the street. We loved their beer selection especially the orange and strawberry beers I don't remember the name. They weren't too sweet and they complimented the BBQ perfectly! Can't wait to go back. read more

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Stopped in the other night for dinner with my daughter. There is street parking and a little parking lot in the back. Plenty of seating inside and some spots outside. Our server Daniel I believe his name was, was great and checked on us non stop. I started off with the Chicken & Sausage Gumbo, it was a little different than normal gumbo but was really good. Than got the Half Pulled Pork & Half Beef Brisket Dinner with Mac & Cheese. The BBQ sauce is a little on the tangy side for my liking but the meat was cooked perfect. My daughter got the Ribs with Mac & Cheese. The ribs were fall off the bone amazing. The Mac & Cheese tasted like it was a very sharp white cheddar cheese which was very good. We will definitely be back. read more

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This is a nice restaurant with a cozy feeling. Many pictures of pigs on the wall and other art work. The business is clean, friendly, good portion of food.... Although, the food was not spicy enough for BBQ but understandable for the location of keeping it middle of the road with spicy. The atmosphere was also a plus as we were able to talk through our family meal. The spirits were strong and not watered down. Stop in and let me know how you pallet like red the food and also be sure to just take a walk afterwards. read more

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We had the Decision Maker that had all of the meats and two sides. Delicious! The meat was tender, juicy, and flavorful. Best barbecue meal I've had. The ribs at Corner Stable used to be our favorite; Now Harvey's is. read more

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Our go to spot for departmental lunches. Food is excellent, especially the corn bread! Always get a piece to take home to the wife. Service is always great, friendly wait staff. read more

Always enjoyed it. My buddy hosts Super Bowl Party and Harvey's is always on the counter. Love their brisket read more

I am really sorry I didn't take pictures or something for this review, but we ate it too quick. Stopped here for food between baseball games at a 12I tournament and holy crap it was amazing. I have never had ribs so meaty in my life and the collared greens were by far the best I have ever had!!! 10/10 trying to get them to play here again next year just to stop in again. Well done! read more

Harvey's has always had wonderful food. Their meat is cooked perfectly and is so tender! The sauces are delectable and the mac and cheese is a winner too. Unfortunately, their prices have increased dramatically from a couple of years ago, meaning that we can't afford to go as often. read more

The price was high for a sandwich, but it had a good amount of meat. The beef slices had a 1/4 inch of fat top on each slice. I don't like fat. The beef would have been much better without the fat and sliced thinner. The slices of meat were a little more than a quarter-inch thick. read more

Hidden gem! This place is honestly one of the best BBQ spots that I have EVER had. Happened to be in the area for a basketball tourney and happened to find this place before heading back home after a busy weekend. I had low expectations. But wow, what a pleasant surprise from the great service, the vibe, all top notch. The food was amazing, place was spacious. Prices were reasonable and food was incredible. I highly recommend this place and I will be back during my next trip out to Spooky Nook read more

Harvey's Main Street BBQ - Slab of ribs, Mac n Cheese and cornbread - Barbeque Near Me - Mount Joy, Pennsylvania

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Beautiful courtyard and restaurant. Parking is limited but there is street parking, more on Main Str than the side streets. 1st time here. Got take out. A platter consisting of a protein and two sides. I had the pulled pork with red potato salad and Cole slaw. Hubby had chicken with Mac and cheese and collard greens. We split a generous sized brownie. Sides are made in house, all were mediocre. Collards were watery. Mac and cheese dry and flavorless. Cole slaw was very running. Potato salad was bland. Hubby wished chicken had more of a smoked flavor. I liked my pork, but it was missing the smokiness. Surprisingly they only had two BBQ sauce choices, hot and mild. Was expecting more variety. While the pork portion was enough for two meals, the chicken was on the smaller side. Because the outdoor space is so enchanting I would give them another chance, but with totally different sides. read more

Harvey's BBQ, Mount Joy, PA: A Dining Experience Not to Miss If you find yourself at Harvey's BBQ on a beautiful day, make sure to dine in their outdoor courtyard. The picturesque setting significantly enhances the overall dining experience. Should the weather turn chilly, the indoor area is equally inviting, featuring a cozy fireplace in one of the rooms. The courtyard alone makes it worth a visit, easily a 4-star experience. Parking is convenient, with ample spaces available behind and beside the building if street parking is full. The service at Harvey's BBQ is exceptional--attentive, friendly, and efficient. The portion sizes and value are excellent. I tried the "Decision Maker," which includes ribs, brisket, Cajun sausage, chicken, and a couple of sides. It's a hearty meal that can easily satisfy two hungry men. Now, onto the important part--the BBQ: * Ribs: Although smaller and overcooked by my standards (they didn't leave a bite mark), the flavor was excellent--juicy and tender, falling off the bone. Most diners will love them! 6/10 * Chicken: Well-cooked and dipped in a flavorful smoky mustard sauce. Moist and enjoyable. 6/10 *Pulled Pork: Perfectly cooked, moist, juicy, flavorful, good amount of bark mixed throughout, in my opinion best meat on the tray. 8/10 * Brisket: As a seasoned brisket enthusiast who has sampled brisket at approximately 400 different BBQ restaurants, I found it better than most commercial spots. It didn't pass the KCBS judging pull test but was still a solid offering. 7/10 * Cajun Sausage: This was a pleasant surprise. It had a nice snap and excellent flavor, surpassing my usual expectations for sausage. 7/10 * Collard Greens: Very flavorful and well-prepared. 8/10 * Onion Rings: My favorite side dish. They were almost perfect and definitely worth trying. 9/10 * Cornbread: A large, moist, crumbly portion with a sweet overtone, almost cake-like. As a Southern gentleman, I prefer cornbread without sugar, but considering the portion size and moisture, it's decent. 5/10 * Sauces: Tomato-based, available in mild or spicy. The spicy version wasn't particularly hot, just with a slight kick. Good but not remarkable. 6/10 I wish Yelp allowed half-star ratings because Harvey's BBQ is better than a 4-star but not quite a perfect five-star establishment. Sit on the patio; you won't be disappointed. While they were rated the best BBQ in PA by yelp ( I would say might be one or two better) would definitely stop by again if I'm in the area. Even if the food were subpar, the service and patio would make up for it. Tell them BBQ America Big E! sent you. Back on the road again, looking to visit 500 BBQ shacks around the world! read more

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I believe certain foods are difficult for folks to make and barbeque is one of them. I've been to many bbq restaurants/chains as well and you'll get a heap of meat, but it'll be dry and I'm thinking they're thinking, the sauce will make up for the dryness of the meat Or it will be over-smoked and all you taste is smoke. This was not the case for Harvey's. I felt the meat was tender, flavorful (even without the sauce). The sauce was good, but not addictingly good. For a small sandwich, Harvey's packed a huge punched-sized serving and a small side of collards, were perfectly cooked, with a hint of pepper and vinegar. read more

This place had amazing BBQ! Was not expecting to find this hidden gem in Mt. Joy! Was so good, I didn't even take my usual pictures! We had the brisket sandwich with baked beans, BLT sandwich and pastrami sandwich with fries. We left stuffed. Inside decor was so cute and inviting. Ella was very polite and courteous! Will be back! read more

Harvey's was a great find on our trip to the Lancaster Pennsylvania area! ~the service (5/5)~ The place itself was quite large and we were quickly seated on a weekend night! Our servers were attentive and kind - no complaints here! ~the food (5/5)~ I got the quarter chicken meal. The side salad was super fresh with a scrumptious honey mustard salad dressing but out of my sides, I will say the corn bread (upcharge of $1.5) was superb! Would definitely recommend getting it to eat with some of their baked beans (a tad too sweet for my taste, but still delicious!). The chicken was quite delicious and the bbq sauce was also quite good- you get a choice between a spicy and non-spicy bottle at your table which I liked! read more

Harvey's Main Street BBQ - Quarter Chicken Meal - Barbeque Near Me - Mount Joy, Pennsylvania

VERY GOOD In hind sight if I were to eat there again, would like my ribs dry with the sauce on the side. read more

The best BBQ in the area! Ordered take out frequently during the pandemic that I had to have them cater my wedding. The catering menu is so much better than the restaurant menu. The service is amazing as the people are friendly and super attentive. I highly recommend this place. read more

We have an assortment of ribs and chicken along with various sides. Service was great. I liked the ribs, which came with a rub and a little sauce. Everyone else had chicken. My brother got a rib and chicken combo. They all loved the chicken and the ribs. The baked beans were thick and delicious. Coleslaw was very good. Cornbread was disappointing. It was dry and came wrapped in plastic. I just don't believe any restaurant should put something wrapped in plastic wrap on a dinner plate. As to the bbq sauce, they offer a mild and a spicy version. There's a mustard and vinegar taste that I think clashes with the ribs. They don't have a sweet sauce. Not sure why. The server said a number of people have asked for it. Anyway, we enjoyed the meal. We cleaned our plates. But no one really used much sauce after tasting it. read more

Good service but the sauce they spread all over the meats is too ketchupy and ruined the meat taste

Take out or drive through pick up only. A beautiful outdoor space to sit and access to their bathroom. The bbq was legit. Had the pork and brisket and they were super soft. The Mac and cheese side uses white cheese. The bbq chicken sandwich was sloppy but good. Service was awesome! read more

Went here on a whim, looking for a place for lunch. Was able to park right out front there is street parking. The establishment is HUGE. There is indoor and outdoor seating. For $15, we shared a meal and got the large sandwich with no bun and had 2 sides. Went with the side salad, which came with some very good homemade ranch and some very cheesy flavored mac and cheese with a dinner roll and butter. The taste of everything was very good. The pork only came with a slight bit of bbq sauce on it. It really had to add your own. I do like a place with more sauce options. You only had two to pick from original and spicy. I mixed the original and some of the extra ranch together, and it was awesome. On the way out, I grabbed a huge browine for $2, and it was very good. I would go back and try another meat. read more

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Outstanding. Bring a car big enough to take home the leftovers! flavors spot on. Family of four had something for everyone. read more

Unique atmosphere and presentation. Side dishes are as interesting as the fresh barbeque. Attentive staff and friendly owners.

Love love love me some Harvey's ribs and brisket. When I worked out at Marietta, they always catered my employers safety meals. Their ribs and brisket always on point *chefs kiss". If you want protein protein, and more protein that is smoked and barbecued just right, this is the spot. I also had their collard greens which was delicious as well. Harvey's is one of those places that I make it a point to stop in if I'm in the area. read more

Not much to say here...they make great BBQ. I've always gotten takeout, so I can't speak to the on-site dining experience, but their food is really great. read more

Best BBQ around! Generous servings. Corn bread is delish. Baked beans are flavorful (better than Mom's SHHHH) Limited hours since COVID shut down has impacted our abilty to frequent, but it is a favorite to which we take out of town guests. read more

Harvey's BBQ is a local staple. They're at many of the local fairs and have had a physical location for many years now instead of just catering. I am personally not a huge fan of their food. It's good, but I don't find it great. I appreciate meat that has a good rub and firm flavor on its own merit. Harvey's seems to rely heavily on their sauces to provide that extra flavor. It is an award winning BBQ, though! So while it might not be for everyone, some people sure do love it. read more

Great BBQ! Had the half rack of ribs with fries, Mac &cheese and a roll. Sorry couldn't wait to take the picture ate half the fries and a few ribs. My sisters both had the pulled pork sandwiches very good and their onion rings were very good, whole onion not minced. The service was friendly and helpful answering our questions, thanks Danni. Not rushed and checked on us frequently. From the outside it doesn't look like much but inside is nice. Parking in rear and outdoor seating as well. Dining area and bathroom were clean and handicapped accessible as is the restaurant. Quiet area but it was a Monday. They also do takeout which looked busy. I was a tourist but if I lived here I would be back often. read more

Harvey's Main Street BBQ - Half rack of ribs, fries, Mac & cheese and a roll. - Barbeque Near Me - Mount Joy, Pennsylvania

The food is just OK. Got the Half and Half dinner. The pulled pork was dry and the pieces of brisket that came in my dinner was very fatty. I understand prices are high for food businesses these days, but my half & half with the brisket, pulled pork, potato salad and baked beans was a fair price at $20. However we also bought a SMALL brisket sandwich and it cost $17!!! The sandwich is also described as coming with a pickle. What we got was a SLICE of a pickle. Won't be going back anytime soon. read more

It's time for Top Ten at Harvey's Main Street BBQ. Ready? 10) This place has a gorgeous interior and quite spacious. I was shocked when I walked inside. I think I must have said, "Wow" about 10 times to the staff and my kids. 9) Harvey's Main Street BBQ was voted the #1 place for BBQ by Lancaster Newspaper. 8) All of their sides are house-made and all of their meats are smoked in-house. 7) The service is friendly, prompt and perfect so far. 6) The Decision Maker is a great pile of meat! It's a great way to sample most everything they serve. All of the meats were moist, tender and smoky. My favorite was the chicken, with brisket close behind. I might be in the minority, but the ribs were probably my least favorite. They were a bit overdone and I'm not a fan of St. Louis Style Spare Ribs. But all in all, I was quite impressed. 5) They have two different BBQ Sauce: regular and spicy. The first one tasted like currants maybe? And the second like cherry? Their sauce is quite tangy and not very sweet. Just something about them I didn't love. But if you do--you'll be happy to know that you can buy their sauce at these local stores: The Country Store in Mt. Joy, Darrenkamp's in Mt. Joy and E-town, and Groff Meat in E-town. 4) In case you didn't know, they have a parking lot in the back, so you don't have to park on the street. 3) I think Harvey's is the best restaurant in Mount Joy. 2) Harvey Schademan is THE Harvey's BBQ--owner and Pitmaster. He's been doing this since 1986 (along with his wife Stephanie), although it started out at a roadside stand and fairs. 1) The wooden pig in the restaurant is the BBQ Mascot--Miss Cantaloupe. Next time you see her, you can greet her properly. And now you know the rest of the story... read more

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Amazing soul food. The BBQ is mouth watering deliciousness. The sides are home cooking top notch.

The food was great. I would have preferred, larger portions. It is difficult to bring backyard, barbecue to a sit down restaurant.

We love this place the service is always top notch and the people are always friendly. The food is great and if I may say everyone should at least try the Mac and cheese that's our favorite! The brisket is A+++ ..Everything we ever get is always delicious! The place is clean and always well maintained. read more

This is a nice restaurant with a nice dining area. The food is award winning and delicious. The waiters were helpful and friendly. Bourbon BBQ Bacon Burger, Pulled Pork BBQ Sandwich read more

Ate here for the first time with new friends and we all LOVED everything we ordered. The wait staff was tremendously friendly. Looking forward to the next time. read more

Excellent restaurant! My family and I were very impressed with the cleanliness and decor of the dining area. Food was priced well, menus selection is great and most importantly the food tastes great! This is a BYOB of you would like to drink alcohol. read more

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Very nice decor and staff. I ordered "The decision maker" so I could try a little bit of everything. The chicken and sausage were my favorite. Great portions. Some of the better bbq that I've had in the area. If you've never stopped thru, I definitely recommend it. read more

Harvey's Main Street BBQ - "The decision maker" - Barbeque Near Me - Mount Joy, Pennsylvania

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High hopes met with complete and utter overpriced disappointement!! The brisket was extremely fatty and incredibly dry. I was expecting pulled brisket not sliced. The menu didn't specify. There was hardly any of what they consider "BBQ sauce" served on a dry long roll that is not ever used in any Real BBQ I've eaten down south. I had to pick it apart to remove the fat. When I was done it all fit in the same size container as the side dishes. The only one who enjoyed it was the dog. I requested a container of a spicier sauce on the side, but didn't receive it. I actually had to run to the store to buy sauce to make it edible. The Mac n cheese was bland and tasted like it was out of the box. The potato salad was either expired or doused in vinegar. It tasted metallic and none of us could stomach more than one bite, we threw it away as a precaution. The portion size on the sides are extremely small for the price. The coleslaw was bland but edible. The nachos were a big mess and used processed cheese. I should have known better to order when we saw nachos even listed on a BBQ menu. Another menu red flag was only one generic "BBQ sauce" as a choice without a spicier option. After anxiously awaiting to visit them on their limited schedule I now understand why they aren't open full time. The people that enjoy their food have Never eaten authentic southern BBQ regardless of the style or haven't gotten their taste buds back since covid. Short of them getting new chefs I would never spend another dime there. Even fast food "Swadley's BBQ" is 100% better. The only reason I gave it one star is because of the very nice guy who took the phone order and gave great customer service. read more

They are going above and beyond to protect their customers and I wish more businesses cared about their community the way they have displayed. The takeout was quick and hot. They even created a drive thru for pick up. read more