First of all, let me just say--this was one of the best meals I've had in a very long time. My…read morefriend and I were both genuinely impressed from start to finish. The table service was excellent; our server was a young lady who was incredibly helpful, attentive, and made the whole experience even better. What really stood out was how fast our food arrived--honestly unmatched by any restaurant I've been to before. We both agreed that the next time we're anywhere near the Chillicothe area, this place is a must-stop. The smoked brisket was amazing, and the cornbread completely surprised me--I usually don't even like cornbread, but this was absolutely delicious. The pulled pork and potato studs were equally delicious, and the portions were generous, which made the meal even more satisfying. It was a great meal, and we're very happy we decided to come. If you're in or passing through the Chillicothe area, I highly recommend stopping by Old Canal Smokehouse. You will not be disappointed. Thank you for an excellent meal!

Stopped here a few years ago and came back on a Monday afternoon to try again. We remembered it had…read morebeen delicious! Well, it is still wonderful! Rachel A waited on us and took time to find out what was gluten free for me. She was efficient, friendly, and got everything right! We got the homemade chips appetizer. One of the best things I've tried. Hubs got a burger and mac & cheese that he said was wonderful. I got the pulled pork with slaw and corn pudding. Everything was so good. We drive this route often and need to make this a regular stop.

Turns out I never had GOOD ribs until today! They should call this place "Hog Heaven". The ribs…read morewere very tender, but not dried out like so many places serve them. The baked beans were fantastic - made with some cinnamon and other yummy spices. The cornbread was delicious too. The owner took our order, then came out to chat for a while while we were eating. Very fun guy. Ambiance was not fancy but pretty cute nonetheless: lots of piggy statues and old fashioned metal signs. It's not a large restaurant; a lot of their business is carry out. We'll definitely be back!

Are you looking for high quality BBQ in the Dayton area? Look no farther than Fatback's Barbecue…read more Simple menu, but with all the traditional favorites. You can order just the sandwich (comes with chips and a pickle slice) or as a platter (comes with two sides). We tried the pulled pork and chopped brisket sandwiches. Sauce choices include sweet, warm, hot, vinegar or mustard. We tried the sweet and warm. Chopped brisket sandwich was amazing. We liked the warm sauce better than the sweet, but would also be interested in trying the other sauces next time. Aside from the food, the inside has some awesome old school decor and the staff was super friendly. After having it for lunch, I genuinely wanted to go back the same day for dinner -- it's that good.

Hubby & I tried this place for the first time along with my son. We perused the menu while waiting…read moreon our soft drinks. The service was attentive & polite. The ambiance is a turn of the century brick firehouse. Hubby & I ordered the Firehouse Sampler ($34.95) with 2 sides (mac n cheese, scalloped cabbage). My son got the Pulled Pork ($14.95) with 2 sides (mac n cheese, green beans). Both of these meals needed garlic bread served with them. There were 3 made in-house bbq sauces & they were all bland. Sadly, there was no Carolina gold bbq sauce. The meat was good but a little dry. Of the 3 sides we tried, the green beans were the best. I would like to return & try something on the Handhelds menu. I need bread with my bbq meat!

Hallelujah the sweet potato casserole is back. This is a seasonal item and my personal favorite…read more Parrot with Tom's Mojo, which is pulled pork mac & cheese on sourdough bread and grilled... You have an experience that will please any pallet. I love it that they have three different barbecue sauces for you to choose from, Hot, sweet and mild. To me it lets you choose the flavors you like because one has a little more of a brown sugar taste and the other has a little more of a vinegar taste. I like to dip my sandwich. I got the visit in the evening and introduce a friend from Michigan to one of my favorite restaurants. He was so happy with a brisket. There is so much history and so many cool things to read on the walls. The decor is charming and it's an awesome place to sit and have a beer and catch up with a friend afterwards. It's my favorite for lunch and dinner in the depot district.

Tender and tasty. Quick and friendly service. I got pulled pork sandwich with a side of corn. My…read morehusband got 1/2 lb of brisket with side of potato salad. Meat was incredibly tender. Very pleased. Conveniently off the highway.

I really wanted to like the food, but I was disappointed. I ordered 2 orders of fresh pork rinds,…read morewhich were light and fluffy but not seasoned well at all. We also ordered fried pickles, because who doesn't love pickles?? These had way too much batter, but the ranch was good. Lastly, I ordered a side of covered tots. That one just pissed me off. Soggy tots that needed several more minutes of cooking! Just gross. They went right in the trash. We were hungry after traveling all day, so we ordered easy preps for the kitchen. I would not return.

food i a always good... people are nice and its clean …read more yumm our favorite place to eat

It's generic barbecue without much soul. I wouldn't go back but I wouldn't tell anyone it's bad…read more Just middle of the road

We are from Columbus so this was our first time stopping in here. It's a really cool place with a…read morereally cool backstory. The decor is awesome. The bar has a firetruck behind it. The sauces are all good. The service was great. The sweet tea was on point. My husband and I always get the same thing when we go to bbq places. I always get brisket and he always gets smoked turkey. Both were really good. The sides are delicious. The green beans were salty and savory and mouth watering the garlic mashed potatoes with the brisket gravy were amazing. Too stuffed to order desserts but they sounded good. We will be back for sure.

Tried 7 BBQ for the first time in Englewood, OH and it absolutely delivered. I had sliced brisket…read moreand turkey with a side of collard greens cooked in chicken stock, and every bite was excellent. Great smoke flavor, tender meat, and seasoning that stands on its own. They've also got a great lunch special if you're into sandwiches. I'm living the keto life, so I skipped the bun (didn't bring a keto bun), but the sandwiches coming out of the kitchen looked incredible. The dining room is beautiful with firehouse-style decor, plenty of space, and a variety of TVs that make it a great place to relax and enjoy a meal. I ended up asking Patrick, the son of the owner, a few questions about the menu, and you can genuinely feel the family-owned and operated vibe that makes a local place worth visiting. Sauce selection is wide--I didn't try them all because of keto, but they even have a sugar-free option if you ask. There's also a large bar with a huge selection (I stuck with water). Highly recommend.

Creative menu, friendly staff and one of the best smash burgers I've ever experienced. The onion…read morerings and shakes are delicious as well. Definitely one of my go-tos when I'm in the Columbus area. If only they had a location in Maryland.

Visited Flip Side with a friend. Our server was extremely nice and provided excellent service. I…read morevisited during Happy Hour so the beers were significantly marked down in price. They had a solid selection of draft beers with many local options. I ordered the Brussel Sprouts starter. The Brussel Sprouts were crispy and packed with flavor. The Aoli sauce was a highlight. For my main order I chose the Chicken Philly and upgraded to the Sweet Potato Fries. The fries were perfectly cooked. The Chicken Philly also tasted great. The chicken, cheese, peppers and mushrooms were packed into the roll. The mayo was served on the side. Overall this was a great visit. I will return for Happy Hour in the future.

I came on a Sunday around 630 on a cold winter evening, we ordered our food at the counter and then…read moresat down - the food was delivered maybe 10 minutes or so later & it looked and smelled amazing! I got the 2 loaded hot dogs with mac & cheese & mashed potatoes - my meal came to be 14$. The hot dogs were so good - the perfect snap on the meat and the toppings complimented it so well the perfect amount of sweetness and no soggy bun! The mac and cheese is basic in my opinion - nothing to write home about . The mashed potatoes were very good and I like how they finish them off on the grill to give a little cripsy crust. The staff was nice enough and checked on the table often - the place was clean and i like how they still have the record machine to control the music in the dining room. I haven't been here in years and I am honestly not sure why because it was delicious!

Stopped by too eat dinner and said closed for work party. No mention on web site! Poor customer…read moreservice!

I love Swampwater Grill! My BFF is an enormous crawfish fan, so we definitely always make it there…read morefor a couple of dinners during the spring season but it's a year-round destination for us. I'm not a crawfish person (too much work) so I usually get the Louisiana BBQ shrimp (which is NOT BBQ sauce - it's like butter and herbs and it's spicy but in a cumin way, not a Tabasco way). This time I got the wings that come with the same sauce and they are 10/10. Ranch dressing is housemade and the real deal. The char-grilled oysters are not to be missed. Happy hour has deals on both food and drink (as all good happy hours should) and includes oysters. Overall, prices are super fair because the portions are huge and most things come with a side or two. The jambalaya is worth bringing home if you don't have room and the cornbread is moist even the next day. And it's weird but I like the side salads, they aren't just white iceberg lettuce and two cherry tomatoes. Service has always been great. You can't get seated until at least half of your party is there but that's fair. We accidentally got a table for six and had eight show up and they just let us pull up a couple chairs and get in their way but acted like it was no big deal. Get there early because it fills up quick, including the parking lot. It's an old-school restaurant and the decor fits. It's got corny signs, tables made out of wine barrels and a fireplace in the corner. There is outside seating that I haven't sat at (I mean it overlooks a parking lot and there is usually someone smoking but at least it's there). There is a grumpy but capable bartender and young people working the host/ess stand who greet you cheerily and always say goodbye on the way out. Swampwater is right next to the Riverside Antique Mall, so make it a day and do some shopping beforehand. Both are more than worth the visit.

Wait time: 35 minutes Atmosphere: always reminds me of a…read morerestaurant on the beach, fun at the Service: service is always good and they really keep busy Food: food is great, large portions, comes out timely. I tried something new this time which was the grilled chicken sandwich with pimento cheese. I would probably get again Price: $$$ Cleanliness: 7/10

The food is always excellent, including sides. Their meats are the star of the show. I've had every…read moremeat choice at this point and they're all great, but I love the brisket the most. I keep rotating sides because they have ask been great too. I started getting the specials and I just had a Cuban sandwich last. My advice is don't miss those specials. From my experience you can't go wrong with any of the mains, but the specials have been a great change of pace while still being superior quality. We had only been doing takeout and the experience has been good. No missing items, ready when they said (within 5 min, the one very busy night I had to wait), and very friendly staff. The staff have always been top notch as well!

Amazing food and service. My favourite are the pulled pork nachos. Delicious!! All sorts of…read moreawesome BBQ