I love finding these random places on my adventures! This place was awesome and service was great. The brick oven pizza was delicious and the BBQ was authentic and savory! Would definitely recommend! read more

The Beast rolled into John Fazio's expecting solid pizza... and honestly? This place came dangerously close to greatness. The crust was legit -- crispy outside, soft inside, with that perfect foldability every NY slice should have. Cheese ratio was on point, toppings were fresh, and the overall pie had that old-school roadside pizza joint feel the Beast respects. But the sauce... that's the culprit holding this pie back from elite status. Not terrible by any means, just missing that punch. Needed a little more depth, a little more seasoning, maybe a touch more sweetness or bite to balance everything out. You can taste how close this pizza is to being a heavyweight contender. Atmosphere was solid, staff was friendly, and the food overall hit way above average. !! one sauce adjustment away from entering Beast certified territory !! read more

Beautiful property with delicious smoked wings and fall off the bone ribs! The staff were patient while I pieced together my order. I enjoyed a local beer outside while I waited for my takeout order. $19.99 for a dozen wings,. $14.99 for 1/4 rack of ribs comes with two sides. I'll be back for more! Signed, The Happy Hour Huntress read more

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Blink-and-you'll-miss-it so keep those peepers wide open. This place is clean, the service is A+, the food is phenomenal, and the prices are fair. Definitely stop here if you like excellent smoked meats, delicious pizza, and local meat, eggs, and beer. This is a great, unpretentious farm-to-table restaurant. Stop by next time you're nearby. You won't regret it. read more

This place is so cute. The property is very pretty. There's beautiful horses on the side and behind the restaurant. When you walk in, you see a selection of fresh seafood, fresh steaks, bacon etc. There's a refrigerator full with stuff to grab and go-like homemade sauces and salads. The the staff are very friendly. I ordered a beef brisket sandwich, pastrami sandwich, a rice ball, and a margherita pie. I asked for the pastrami to have mustard, and I know it was rang up correct because on the receipt it said mustard, but there was Russian salad dressing all over it. I really hate Russian salad dressing on my pastrami. However, I took the roll with the dressing off and just ate the pastrami. It was really yummy. The beef brisket was delicious. I really love the margarita Pizza. The rice ball is very big, but there isn't that much meat inside. Over all I would definitely come back here when I'm in this neighborhood. read more

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BBQ staple right outside of Gardiner. The ribs are the piece d'resistance, half or full rack, depending if you want to make more friends. The beans and Mac salad are my go to sides. The smoked duck and chicken are also solid. Pizza also pretty good. Fresh eggs and lots of other offerings, rabbit, chicken, raw bar. I recently had the chili and paired it with a toasted cheese scone I got elsewhere...Xanadu. Service is always prompt and always excited to get home and get that first bite of that rib. read more

Ate here twice during our vacation to the area. First night, we did a takeout order consisting of a Brisket Pizza and a 1/2 dozen wings. Pizza was decent, but it could've been cooked a bit longer, we really didn't detect much char. But the flavors of brisket, gravy, arugula, olive oil, and mozzarella & Romano cheeses all blended well together -- we did enjoy it. My wife loved the wings. I thought they were meaty, but felt they were heavily slathered with BBQ sauce, it was just too much. Came back for a 2nd visit three nights later, another takeout order. This time we had 1/2 rack of Ribs combo and the 1/2 Chicken combo (combo meals come with 2 sides each). My wife's chicken was slathered with the BBQ sauce again, but fortunately, my ribs came with two small containers, one of the heavier sauce, the other, a vinegar based sauce (which I much preferred). Ribs were excellent, bark was good, could detect a mild smoke flavor. My wife loved her chicken, she picked coleslaw as one of her sides, the slaw was outstanding. I went with the macaroni salad as one of my sides, I was underwhelmed. Wish I had picked the coleslaw. We both like the cornbread sides. All in all, John Fazio serves some decent BBQ. If I was to come back, I'd stick to the Ribs with coleslaw & cornbread, that's my recommendation. A strong 4 Star rating, IMO. read more

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My wife and I are retired nurses and we spend our time in a small RV traveling the US. BBQ restaurants, of many different regional varieties, are a go-to destination for us. This are some of the best ribs I have ever had the pleasure of eating. Big ribs - no baby backs here - with a nice layer of fat (where the flavor is) cooked perfectly. Reasonable amount of smoke without overwhelming, tender without cooked to mush. Absolutely fantastic. Four (vs 5) stars (we didn't try the mac and cheese) because the sides are nothing special. We'll certainly sample the store next time. read more

The food just gets better every time I stop in. It's a comfortable environment indoors and the service is prompt. You'll get two separate menus one for the barbecue and one for the pizza. You definitely have to take a group with you if you want to try either as the pizza pies are 14 in. I seen by the pictures the sampler platter is enough for two people if you're looking to get a scoop of Jane's ice cream on the way out. read more

John Fazio BBQ & Pizza - Sampler platter - Barbeque Near Me - Modena, New York

The way my mother-in-law talked about this brisket, you would think it was the second coming. The brisket sandwich was good but not melt-in-your-mouth soft, but perhaps it was just that it was takeout on hard bread on a cold day. The pizza and other sandwiches look fantastic so really looking forward to trying them in the future. I'll be back next time we're in Modena. read more

John Fazio BBQ & Pizza - Brisket sandwich - Barbeque Near Me - Modena, New York

Very cool place and staff is friendly and extremely accommodating , not to mention the food is amazing.

I enjoyed the BBQ overall. There were a few New York-style nuances that I wasn't quite used to, such as gravy on the brisket instead of traditional barbecue sauce. However, the brisket itself had a fantastic bark, was well-smoked, and had excellent flavor. The ribs were cooked to perfection, although they had a bit too much dry rub for my taste, which was easy to overlook. The sides were generously portioned and quite flavorful as well. I'll definitely make it a point to return when I'm back in the area. read more

The food was delicious. The Po Boy Shrimp sandwich was amazing, nice size breaded shrimps with arugula, and a spicy sauce. The margherita pizza was amazing with fresh mozzarella, basil and homemade sauce. The brisket sandwich had a nice taste with gravy. Both sandwiches served on toasted ciabatta bread. The place was very cozy and inviting. Service was quick and good. read more

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Good barbecue, great service. Quick and easy. Surprisingly amazing beef jerky. $7 for 3 pieces but went back and bought three more bags. Not a local but highly recommend. read more

Wow! I went in with low expectations and was pleasantly surprised by how good everything was! The service was good to boot, which has become more rare these days. I was not expecting the taco shells to be fried but they were good - very generous with toppings and portions. The smoked chicken taco was flavorful and the pulled taco was dressed well (more flavorful than just plain pulled taco from the platter). The wings were good (wish it had more kick), pastrami was very good, and the ribs were excellent! The vinegar sauce made pulled pork even better. The fries were good, the potato salad was good though I could use a pinch more salt. Still better than when it's overly salty/sweet or too much mayo. I want to try their pizzas next time. In any case, we will definitely be back! read more

Immaculate interior, very engaging staff and w very wide range of interesting dishes. The latter includes everything from slow cooked smoked duck (24 hour advance notice) to a variety of really interesting pizzas. I had shrimp and chips which was quite good. read more

The ribs were succulent and fell off the bone, chicken wing seasoning was good, pulled pork was juicy, sweet cornbread....i would 100% go back to try other dishes and pizza. They also have a mini market farm fresh eggs and meats and pastas!!! read more

The most amazing smoked chicken! I think it was the best I have ever had. Their vinegary sauce is great. Delicious Mac and cheese. Wonderful slightly smoky wood fired pizza. Stellar friendly service. Casual place where you can come as you are. I will now be annoying my family asking if we can make the drive to come back. read more

Amazing fresh food. The pizza and BBQ are great and I also love the NY Strip and Ribeye at the front counter- you can tell it's very fresh and high quality. I am lucky to live so close. read more

I am not a big fan of barbecue, but Fazio is absolutely delicious. I ordered the ribs and I've never been disappointed.

A hidden gem. We loved it. Real deal bbq, possibly the best around. The vinegar sauce with the pulled pork gave me some Carolina vibes. Lots of country charm (prepare for deer trophies - lots of em!) and really friendly service. We'll be back! read more

I really enjoyed the chicken wings but the pizza was burnt and tasted weird I had to throw it out. If you sit outside it's beautiful! The service was fine. read more

John Fazio BBQ & Pizza - Margarita Margherita Pizza - Barbeque Near Me - Modena, New York

This place is an excellent find. Their barbecue is top notch. We had the bbq half chicken and the brisket sandwich. They have picnic tables so you can sit outside and even some tables that are covered. I would highly recommend this spot. I've never tried their pizza so I can't comment on that, but I definitely recommend the barbecue. They also have a nice selection of local beverages to accompany your meal. read more

John Fazio BBQ & Pizza - Chicken and brisket sandwich - Barbeque Near Me - Modena, New York

This visit was definitely not as good as our first visit, but thankfully the food (BBQ) was still good. To be honest, the food (at least the BBQ stuff) would still warrant 4 stars, but everything else was just "off". We got there around 5:30PM on Saturday, and were seated quickly in an almost empty restaurant (one other table occupied, and they were leaving). The waitress asked what we would like to drink, before we even had a chance to look at the menu. We said lets start with water (it was hot out, and we were thirsty). She came over with two bottles of Poland Spring water. We said we didn't want bottled water - we just asked for water. She said, and I quote: "we don't recommend that people drink our tap water". WHAT? Don't most restaurants simply put a filter on their taps if there is a problem? What about using the water for cooking, or rinsing produce, or washing hands, or washing anything that people eat? What about ice? What water do they use for making ICE? This issue was disturbing to say the least. (I will do some research later to find out what's going on with this.) So we ordered a beer and a hard cider, told her to keep the bottled water. Heck - we had water in the cooler in our car that we didn't have to pay for - we could have just brought that in. I decided to order the same as last time - the pulled pork sandwich with cole slaw and old bay chips. Except that this time, I was told that the old bay chips would be "extra". I was fine with that, even though the last time they did them at no additional cost as my side. When I asked how much extra (figuring the difference in menu price was $1.00), she looked at the menu and said "$3.99"! So they wouldn't even do that for the price difference. Last time my partner had the fries as one of his sides, and they also didn't charge him extra. Now it would be OK if there were a few better options for sides. We got sandwiches, so the cornbread option is really silly. If you didn't want something mayonnaise based, all that was left was the baked beans. Add a couple of better choices - greens, mac & cheese, side salad, fries, veggies - ANYTHING other than the mayo based stuff. And if a customer can't find a side they want, let them order a different side and simply charge the difference. Heck - they're a customer and they are coming here and giving you business. Don't make them feel as if you don't give a damn and don't appreciate their business. The sandwiches were good. He got the brisket. We both ended up with coleslaw and potato salad. The cole slaw was good, but the potato salad was drenched in mayonnaise. There was probably two thirds potatoes and one third mayonnaise. It was actually pretty disgusting. The fact that they charge a surcharge for using your credit card - and it isn't listed on the menu, or on the door when you walk in - doesn't really give you a choice once you are at the register paying for your meal. I know it was illegal in the past, but I believe it is now legal to do this. Legal or not, it would be ethical to let people know this UP FRONT, instead of springing it on them at the last minute (at the cash register - if they even NOTICE the small sign), when they no longer have a choice in the matter. Will we be back? Probably not. While the BBQ itself is good, we pay for the experience of eating out, and the rest of the experience frankly sucks. read more

Came here with my family for dinner! The food was excellent everything we ordered was delicious especially the pulled pork and mac and cheese- even the homemade ice cream was amazing!! Even better than the food was the service such a warm inviting place will come back anytime we are in the area!! Can't recommend enough! read more

So, as a rule of thumb, when I see two very disparate cuisines coming from the same restaurant, I'm immediately suspicious. Its hard enough to do one thing exceptionally well, trying your hand at two very different things simultaneously generally ends poorly. With that said, while I didn't try the pizza, John Fazio's absolutely nails the BBQ. I was an attendee at a gathering that was catered onsite by Mr. Fazio, and I was extremely impressed. The menu included salad, fresh cornbead, yeast rolls, pulled pork, ribs, chicken and smoked chicken wings with various sides. Every single thing on the table was fantastic, although the far and away standout were the incredible smoked wings. The smaller size of the wings allowed the smokiness to penetrate all the way through, making them just absolutely little fall-off-the bone flavor explosions. I wish I lived closer to the area so I could try the other menu items and/or order those wings in bulk! There's not a ton of options in the area for good take out dining, but even without that caveat, John Fazio's is a can't miss if you're in the area. Even if you're cruising by on I-87 and are feeling a bit peckish in the Poughkipsee/New Paltz region, it would be well worth your time to take the detour. read more

John Fazio BBQ & Pizza - people sitting at tables in a restaurant - Barbeque Near Me - Modena, New York

Good pizza place. Tried their Margherita pizza and wings. Tasted good, only issue was the pizza dough was a bit overcooked and burnt. Otherwise the pizza tasted very good. The wings were good as well. Very juicy and the wings were slathered in the sauce. Considering the dearth of food options in the area, this spot stands out as a decent place to grab a quick lunch or dinner. read more

John Fazio BBQ & Pizza - Margherita Pizza - Barbeque Near Me - Modena, New York

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This place was not what I expected but I say that in a good way. It is right on the side of the road and GPS wise it is takes you past it buts it's a small place on a dirt lot. Walking in you see a raw bar and smell the food cooking which is always a great sign. I was greeted by the host who sat down me down at a table took order. Friendly nice kid, and the place has a freezer to buy meats, pasta and other items from. The back wall is full of local products, farm to table items so if that's your kind of thing you can make a purchase. The food came out and I was loving the pizza it was so delicious the bacon was Smokey and salty, the ranch was creamy and not cold, the pizza was hard to not eat the entire thing in one go. The BBQ sampler on the other hand left much to be desired. While I liked the smoked wings. The brisket was chewy, not really marbled and delicious. The gravy tasted out of a can, the pulled pork same thing was fine, and the ribs were good! The BBQ sauce was vinegar based more watery nothing amazing either. Coleslaw was/is forgettable. Corn bread is good! So if you stop at this place I would tell you grab some wings and pizza, and for the BBQ I'll have to try it again maybe that day something was off but overall it was a fine experience and I would recommend you try it. I will give them 4/5 stars! read more

John Fazio BBQ & Pizza - Chicken bacon Ranch - Barbeque Near Me - Modena, New York

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If you're near this restaurant or anywhere in the Catskills, you MUST go to this place. The food is phenomenal, especially the mac n cheese. I had that and the exceptional roast duck. The best Ive had!! The owners snd staff were brilliant. Stop reading and GO EAT There!!!! read more

My family loves this place and we routinely travel 40 mins to this little gem. Great low key atmosphere, delicious food and service. In the summer, my husband obsesses with fig trees that line up the front entrance. It's an added bonus. Highly recommend if you're in the mood for some bbf food. read more

The food was absolutely delicious and service was great! Place had a great country atmosphere and definitely recommend as a place for a date with your significant other! read more

Damn Good Food! Laid back atmosphere. Surprisingly good Tacos. Excellent ribs and chili. Homemade Ice Cream. Only minus: No delivery. read more

A Nice find in an unfamiliar area! We ordered to go with an order of 6 fresh oysters, a shrimp po boy with pasta salad and macaroni salad, and a pulled pork sandwich with cornbread and pasta salad. Both my partner and I weren't huge fans of the pasta salad as it didn't suit our personal taste preferences. The cornbread was moist and delicious! The pulled pork sandwich was large but definitely seemed to need more slaw in it as it only had a little bit. The shrimp po boy was a delight! There was crunch, mild heat all piled on delicious bread. Overall a great visit! read more

John Fazio BBQ & Pizza - Shrimp po boy with macaroni salad and pasta salad - Barbeque Near Me - Modena, New York

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Came up to Minnewaska for a hike, and looking for a spot to have lunch... don't let this spot fool you, they got some seriously good bbq food. I got the bbq platter because I'm indecisive - wings, brisket, ribs and pulled pork, and hubby got a pastrami sandwich which is very very good! And best of all, very nice people making us feel welcomed in this weird times! read more

John Fazio BBQ & Pizza - Barbeque Near Me - Modena, New York

We stumbled upon this restaurant while exploring the area. The brisket sandwich was ideal. The sampler platter was also tasty according to the other people in our party. The restaurant is family friendly with a simple decor. They also sell farm raised products. read more

John Fazio BBQ & Pizza - Brisket sandwich platter. - Barbeque Near Me - Modena, New York

In a land of mediocre food in the middle of nowhere John Fazio is there to save you and your stomach. We have family up in this area of NY and while we typically eat at the house, it's nice to go out sometimes. The issue is most of the places in this area of NY happen to be fast food. Luckily for us my aunt and uncle have been coming to Fazio's for years and it's our "spot" to head to when there's no food in the fridge and we're sick of clogging our arteries with burgers and fries. It's rustic, it brings you right back to where you are which is upstate NY, there are deer heads hanging on the walls. It honestly doesn't look like much from the outside but inside is where it gets good. Very very casual. A pizza menu and a BBQ menu - both are good - trust me. We split two margherita pies and two orders of Old Bay chips. The latter are one of my favorite things in the world. Old Bay over homemade potato chips, served nice and warm. The pizza here is phenomenal. Thin crust, loaded with ingredients, packed with flavor. The BBQ is a dry rub and not smothered in BBQ sauce and it's better that way. Service here is friendly. Our waitress Kira was great and we had a wonderful time talking to her during our meal. Prices are a smidge over budget in my eyes (for what you get, anyway) but considering where they're located it's understandable (not many people around, still need to make money, etc. etc.). It's an incredibly laid back atmosphere and if you're pretentious when it comes to good ol' BBQ or pizza then you should go elsewhere. read more

Great service and amazing food! I forgot to take a picture, but I got the pulled pork tacos. They came out HOT and delicious!!! I'll definitely be back every time I'm in the area read more

We found this place while camping near Plattekill and stopped for takeout. Don't be put off by the appearance. The food is a bit expensive, but this place is worth a pilgrimage. Seriously, it's that good. There are two schools of thought on BBQ; let the meat speak for itself (TX style) and enhance, but don't overwhelm the natural flavors (what I would call chef style). Fazio is solidly in the second camp. Their rubs and sauces deftly enhance his lightly smoked meats. The NC style pulled pork is 4 out of 5 stars. The sharpness of a hot sauce rub would have made it 5 stars for me. The pastrami was solid 5 star quality. The mild pastrami curing wonderfully enhances the brisket flavor, which still shins through. The ribs are 6 out of 5 star quality. Throw away the sauce. The dry rub on these ribs is truly exceptional. No one herb or spice predominates the flavor. It's a harmonic blend of flavors that enhance the flavor of perfectly smoked ribs. Finally, the wings are totally amazing. 8 out of 5 stars. By far the best wings I've ever had, bar none. Again, the harmonic blend of flavors that so amazingly enhance the flavor of these wings is just beyond description. I'd be here every day if I lived anywhere near here. Day 2, we had to stop here again for BBQ to take to our next stop. In addition to wings and ribs, we picked up the Elmer Fud pizza; smoked duck and rabbit. Again, just an amazing array of flavors. But it left me wishing I had another day to try the smoked duck dinner. This place is so amazingly good. You've got to check it out read more

John Fazio BBQ & Pizza - Elmer Fud pizza - Barbeque Near Me - Modena, New York

My husband is obsessed with the pizza but if you don't get the pastrami sandwich you are missing out!

Excellent food. The pizza is absolutely divine. The service good. Love the country style vibe. One suggestion for city slickers: bring cash for tips. read more