The food was very good. We had their pork steak special and the wings. The waitress was spot on,…read morefood delivered with little wait and restroom was clean and updated. Several locals enjoying their lunch was a great indicator of choice.

For travelers between Chicago and the Gulf Coast, I-57 is a surprisingly long and barren stretch of…read moreroad. Triple-E came up at just the right time. The BBQ was good, with more than the usual choice of ribs (baby back, spare, and St. Louis style). The St. Louis were delicious especially with the house sauce on the table. Sides were good if not particularly remarkable. Service was a little sluggish, but understandable given that every table was taken and I think they were short-staffed that day.

Great food and service! Always try to get something different each time we go and their "magic dust…read more" is amazing on everything that they have! And fresh pork rinds are incredible!

I am a visitor from a few hours away and I tried this place at the recommendation of others. The…read moreservice felt not great. I barely saw the guy at all besides him taking my order, bringing the food, and bringing the check. It was unfortunate because the tables around me had a waitress that was constantly checking on her tables and taking care of her people with drove the point home my experience is not the same. The food: I saw a lot of awards and stuff for the food so I was actually hyped to try it to make up for the service. It was NOT award winning. Pulled pork is dry as a bone, the award winning ribs are dry and overcooked and tough. The baked beans were the only food on my plate that was hot when they brought it out. The Mac and cheese had discolored from sitting on the pass I'd imagine. Needless to say I won't visit again. Murphysboro is supposed to be known for BBQ and this was not the experience I thought it was gonna have. On positive notes, sweet tea was good, the sauces on the table are good, the seasoning they offer on the table was good. Old timey bar atmosphere which was cool.

Stopped at this dinner for lunch because there is not a lot of choices here that were open. I had…read morethe grilled chicken sandwich. It was good but nothing to brag about. The fried mushrooms tasted good. The one thing that stuck out was that they know their customers and address them by their first names. This is something you don't see often any more. The dinner is not big and it can get crowded.

Interesting barbecue with sliced meat and a unique sauce. Excellent vanilla milkshake and onion…read morerings.

If you ever find yourself on Highway 51 Wickliffe, Kentucky This is the most to stop for some great…read morebarbecue.! Service is great and the food is just absolutely wonderful. Large selection. Outdoor seating only is truly an awesome experience. Get there early though because you're either be waiting for a while or they might run out.!!!

Efficient, friendly order and preparation. The brisket was tender but I think old age cow. The bbq…read moresauce too vinegary. The hashbrown more milk & cheese than potatoes. The baked beans (half beans, half goopy sauce: sweet, vinegary with jalapeño and onion. Ended up w stomach ache cuz of vinegar. I wish I had just bought smoked chickenn or turkey to go and no sides.

We got the pulled pork nachos and cowboy Mac n Cheese. Both were extremely good portions and some…read moreof the best bbq! Both of our lips were smacking. Five stars all day! Not to mention the people were sweet and service was fast!

We have been to a lot of BBQ restaurants. This one is very good. Waited in line for 1/2 hour on a…read moreFriday evening memorial weekend. Took about 15 minutes after we ordered. Some tables inside and a big pavilion outside. The menu has a lot of options and they have great specials. I feel the price was good. All of the meats were great! So flavorful and tender. The jalapeño sausage was also very good. The sides were not the plain old salads and I assume made in-house. The potato salad sweet and creamy. The slaw has apple slivers in it to give it a sweet crunch. The beans had a little spice to them. The bread pudding is good with no shortage on sweetness.

Amazing BBQ, the presentation was beautiful, our guests were impressed by the chef's hand carved…read morebrisket. They even asked what our wedding colors were so they could match their linens with our decorations. I was a little skeptical of the food from the vendor list Blue Sky requires you to to use but I would highly recommend GBOF to anyone regardless of vendor requirements. In addition to the wonderful food, they create a customized menu to work with any budget. I hate "filler foods" at parties such as unnecessary sides or places that require you to purchase their per person package "deals". I got exactly what I wanted at a fair price. They accommodated my gluten-free diet as well as the allergy and dietary restrictions of our guests. The best part is there was SO much leftover that we got to snack on it throughout the reception!

I had to cancel my wedding due to COVID and the fact that I live in San Antonio. Not local at all…read moreso I can't just pick a new date. Decided to do something small at home. I tried for a good month to get a hold of them and nothing. Eventually they just started ignoring my calls and sending me to voicemail. One day I called from a different number and got through so I got to talk to Bob. He said to call back in 2 month and that he would give me my deposit back. Tried calling and back to ground 1 where they keep blocking my calls. Oh and the lady also told my mom that it wasn't her fault COVID happened. Well it isn't my fault either and I was never told it was non refundable so I feel it is only fair I get my deposit back. If I could have rebooked then I would but I live in a completely different state. I feel it is very unprofessional and unfair that this company is acting like this. I would not recommend them at all

Championship barbecue for sure! Loved it!!!!!!!…read more Off of Ina whether you're heading to St. Louis or you're heading to Florida try it

I've been to many cities that claim they own BBQ. This little gem has yet to be discovered by any…read moretourists ... keep it that way! Ohhh wait .. I'm a tourist . Ok nevermind .... YES PCB BBQ... absolutely awesome little spot in Ina. I didn't expect much but that it would do the trick and have lunch. Boy was I wrong ... Porch Chair BBQ... takes the cake... more like Ribs, chicken, pulled pork, brisket, etc. so glad I had the opportunity to get to try them. They have a deep menu but it's very easy and understanding of that to get. I came 2 days and was able to try a few different things... I can officially say the wings are absolutely awesome, perfectly cooked, seasoned well, just really good wings. I always had the brisket sandwich, which was great and just a nice, mild smoked brisket. I haven't had the chance yet to try the ribs or pulled pork ... i absolutely can't wait to come back and come sit down awhile on the porch chair ... I'm jealous already.

Popped in for Thurs lunch favoring Pat's with fewer but better ratings and less expensive option in…read moreMurphysboro. First time...so went withh the sampler at $18 and most of their meats are included except the pork steak (makes sense to me since that's usually a separate feature in these parts along with Kentucky). It was three of us and we were given the heads up that the sampler can feed two. Figured we could start with that and order more. The order was a very generous helping of two large rib tips, two pork rib bones, two wing pieces, and pulled chicken, pork, and chopped brisket. Our choice of two sides were slaw and mac & cheese. Three buns were thrown in given the three of us in the party (thanks for the flex). Local bottled Big Muddy root beer is the same $1.50 as the can sodas in the case and it is made with honey and cane sugar. Of the things I tried, I thought the rib tips were excellent - smoked pink and moist - got a meaty piece with only a small piece of cartilage. The chopped brisket isn't my thing - I prefer sliced. My daughter said the ribs were great (figured would be as good as the tips). The wings I believe were smoked too rather than grilled and the taste from the rub/marinade wasn't something I was familiar with. Tender and not dry. Pulled pork and chicken were solid. We still had leftovers - so I'll get my chance to try the ribs and focus on the flavor of the wing. Will have to get the pork steak next time and order plates next time focusing on our faves. Roomy dining area with some tables near the windows. It was getting warm out there so having plenty of indoor seating on a quieter Thursday lunch was welcome over overflow seating outside at the covered picnic tables.

I live in the Midwest, in a small city. Our BBQ places are easy to find: look for a big, shouty…read moresign; the owner's $120,000 extended F250 taking up a space right in front of the door; and an ambiance that includes corrugated steel walls, self-consciously Texas-y lamps over closely huddled booths, and servers all wearing the same hat and shirt. Oh - and the food is usually fine, except no fried okra. Pat's is not in a city. It's outside a small southern Illinois town. Pretty far outside, in fact, which is where true BBQ is supposed to be located. The parking lot is gravel. The only pickups there belong to customers, and their worth is more in the range of $12,000, except to their owners, who use them as trucks. And the sign is a sign. It tells you where you are. Oh, wait - there are BBQ competition trophies in the entryway. Stand and marvel. There are more inside. Marvel more. Because other than these and some pics of family and locals and celebrities I didn't recognize on the walls, that's about it for decoration. Stare at the menu, menu board and signs. Pay attention to the happy person behind the counter when she tells you what they're out of, because the best BBQ places are out of something you want. Note the teasing banter between local customers and the kitchen staff, because everyone knows someone back there. And order. We got the pulled pork plate. My sister got potato salad and green beans. I got the fries. I got the local(?) root beer. They don't do fried okra, but this IS the Midwest. It all came to our table in a reasonable amount of time. The BBQ sauce came in a cup on the side. Ketchup was brought to us. So why only four stars? Everything was perfect, right? And prizewinning? Yeah, but BBQ is personal. Everyone has an opinion. I lived in northern Alabama, which styles itself as BBQ Country. As does Texas and Kansas City and Memphis and everywhere. Pat's, much beloved by regulars for its mild smokiness, juicy juicy soft texture and other features, seemed a bit too mild and even soggy to me. I know - I have no taste. And it was good. Just not five stars great. And not enough sauce in the container, though I could have gotten up to ask for more. And the potato salad was fine and the fries a little too starchy, but only a little. That said, the beans were the wonderful dark green juicy soft salty ones that are too ... wonderful. Get those. The root beer, brewed with honey, y'all, was the best ever. Get that, too. The dessert was what they were out of, dang it! Overall the experience was just great. Someplace to go back to. And you should go there.

This BBQ is awesome. Tried it at a local event. The line to try this BBQ was long but as good as…read morethe food was, it was not a surprise.

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Simple interior with a no-nonsense but still intimate, small-town vibe. I got a patty melt which…read morewas a bit heavy but very tasty.

Excellent food and atmosphere! Nice cozy quiet friendly place to grab a bite. The bacon Swiss fried…read morechicken sandwich on Texas toast with jalapeño ranch was sooo good!! My server/waitress was the sweetest friendliest lady! Such a warm and loving energy from that sweet woman. Great conversation made me feel welcome and appreciated. Gotta try their vanilla soft serve ice cream. ITS VERY GOOD N CREAMY! Great place to eat! Would love to eat here again!