Genuinely the best BBQ I have had in my entire life. Never had "melt in your mouth" meat before…read morethis. Ordered togo cause it was along the route on my cross country roadtrip and I am writing with heartbreak that I probably will never eat here again and that I don't have anyplace similar back home. Super friendly staff with a lively and friendly atmosphere, would highly recommend if you're visiting Watkins Glen!!!

Stopped by this really great Bbq in Watkins Glen for dinner after the towns Corvette weekend…read more"rolling thunder" car show and parade. The like was long - post even about 45 minutes but it was expected. got a buzz on my phone and it was off to the proverbial races !!! Nice combo indoor/ outdoor bar with patio with an open face to the building and architecture. Drinks while waiting were strong and affordable. Our waitress was warm and welcoming. She made us feel VIP the entire evening !!! The Bbq brisket and ribs were delicious and the Mac and potato salads were very tasty. I recommend the corn bread with the maple butter. Lots of sauces to choose from. The meats were a riot of Smokey goodness. If you're in Watkins be sure to stop in. PS. Probably the best most thought out to go packaging I have ever seen. I really appreciated the thought behind it. No plastics, no wax cups. Cardboard with vents so your food doesn't get soggy on the journey home also included a bag to put it all in without asking. Top notch. picture included.

Outdoor smoker it was great I got pulled pork over cheese…read morefries delicious Husband has brisket sandwich and can't stop talking about it was tender and delicious service was friendly and quick

Pretty awesome BBQ place that I saw driving in, decided to give it a shot…read more Food: since I wasn't from the area, I asked a local who said that their go to is Swamp Fries so we gave it a try. This was simply one of the best covered fries I have had. A solid pulled pork over some fries with a decent cheese sauce makes for a good time. Service: unfortunately the food takes a LONG time after you order. I know I had quite a bit of people in front of me, but 45 minutes is a long time. Aesthetic: roadside stand with a cool, rustic, barn-like feel. Definitely seems like a great spot during the summer months.

pete's place is the stop for delicious bbq brisket, pork or chicken -- whichever you try will be…read moredelicious, i know because we ordered every kind and do not regret it. birria brisket tacos were absolutely incredible. cornbread was so good. 10/10 for seasoning, flavor, tenderness. all the sides were bomb. quick and easy service with all kinds of seating -- we chose outside to enjoy the sunshine but there was plenty of shade. indoor and outdoor restrooms and sinks. 100% recommend. only got a pic of the tacos and mac cause that's all i had time for before tearing everything absolutely tf up!!

The best bbq I've ever had, and I've had a lot of bbq. I…read moregot the 2 meat combo, which comes with 2 sides and cornbread. The cornbread was a giant slice, moist with delicious honey butter slathered on top. Ribs were very meaty with a great char, not too much fat. Pulled pork was delicious and not much fat. Mac salad was super creamy and the perfect texture. Tator tots were super crispy with a tasty dry rub dust. Help yourself station with 3 choices of sauce and little cups. All were tasty. I also ordered a side of white Alabama sauce, it was so delicious. Plenty of seating inside and a ton of varied seating outside with a lot of shade from sun. We almost left when we saw the long line out the door, so glad we stuck it out. We waited about 30 minutes just to order. Then the sign said "45 minutes to get your food after you order". Thankfully ours came in 20 minutes. Worth the wait if it took longer though. I would go back frequently if it wasn't a full hour from my house, but I'm already dreaming of going back. Leftovers heated up perfectly the next day. (Full disclosure, I ordered some pork hash rice and it was so gross. It reminded me of dog food. My husband ate it though, and liked it, so I can't judge.) I love you, Smokin' Pete's.

Walking in the smell of BBQ hits like a roadside stand in the middle of no where. The place is…read moreclean and wasn't real busy on a Friday afternoon. The waitress was really friendly. We tried the 1/4 lb platter. With fries and potato salad. The pulled pork was amazing. Great flavor and very tender. The smoked sausage was as good as any smoked sausage I have had in upstate NY. The chicken was also very tender and had a good smoked flavor. The ribs had a lot of flavor and were not over cooked like some places do. The brisket.... Was brisket.... Maybe it wasn't made today which is fine. It tasted more like a roast than a brisket. My wife and I differ on our opinions of BBQ houses. I like to try the meats before I put any sauce on. My wife like it covered beforehand. This place doesn't smother it but does put it on before I got a chance to try the meats. The potato salad was ok but not bursting in flavor. The pieces in it are cut fairly large. It was ok. Fries are fries. A little over salted. But they did have malt vinegar. We might try this place again.

I was not happy with the food here. I ordered pork ribs and brisket. The brisket was nasty:…read moregrayish, and unpleasantly fatty. (It's supposed to be fatty, but not like how it was.) I wondered if it had really been barbecued. I didn't finish it. The ribs were okay, but not enough to make up for the brisket. The only part of the meal I really liked was the broccoli, which had been cooked with bacon. The plate below, with ¼ pound each of ribs and brisket, cole slaw, small corn muffin, and broccoli, was $47 including tax and tip. Price, service, and atmosphere were all acceptable, I have no complaints there. But the food was not good enough to bring me back.

Best BBQ in town! I crave their cornbread. Just the right amount of bbq sauce on every bite.read more

The food is wonderful, and we've had nothing but good experiences here. My wife has celiac disease,…read moreand she's had no issues with any of the meats. As with any restaurant, you'll want to avoid items with bread or pasta if you need to stay gluten-free, but the meats have been a great option for her. We will definitely be back!

We found this restaurant on Yelp and we were not sorry. My brother is a conossueure of smoked meat…read moreand he loved it...we all did! The portions were good sized... Only complaint was that the trays were too small for the sandwiches! The onion rings were sweet..a little greasy, but I'd order them again...great on the Little Butchie sandwich! Dylan served us so efficiently and with a positive attitude this afternoon. He always had a smile on his face, got our order correct for our party of 6, and offered us take home boxes at the end of our meal. Bathrooms were clean and neat too. Don't miss this great spot!! You won't be sorry!!

Our second trip here & well worth the trip. The bbq brisket was phenomenal- very moist& tender with…read morea slight smoky flavor. There are several side selections and my favorite is their dill pickle potato salad. For both visits we had Paul as our server. He is friendly, welcoming and attentive. The restaurant is right on Market Street near a variety of interesting shops. While not a large space the tables are far enough apart so that you can have a conversation with your partner. They also offer a great selection of local beers and have a full bar as well. We will definitely visit again when we are in Corning the next time

BBQ was okay, small portions- not much meat. Mac and cheese was okay but could've used more…read moresalt/flavor. The interior is a bit sad- we took our food to a nearby park near the water to eat which was much nicer. The Brisket itself was okay but had large chunks of fat and there was hardly any meat. Mac & Cheese was better than state eatery't but still not anything to write home about. Service was good though! Overall, I probably wouldn't return.

My girlfriend and I visited here for lunch recently based on the reviews. Very understated…read morebuilding, but very clean and very comfortable! Outstanding menu, I wanted to order all the things! The french fries are absolutely probably the best I've ever had. They're fried with beef tallow. If you know, you know! The pulled pork sandwich was outstanding in their Carolina barbecue sauce is pure gold !! can't wait to go back! Outstanding and friendly ownership and staff as well!

First time here...Fast service, amazing food especially the sliced brisket , would highly recommend!read more

We tried this place after hearing good things about it & it did not disappoint! Wow, the food was…read moredelicious!!! Quick service and so much food, we will be eating it at least 2 more times. I know they are closing soon for the season but we will definitely be back again to eat next season!

While food was hands down amazing, I was IMPRESSED by the staff. Each staff was simply taking care…read moreof business, there was a bus person, but any staff that walked by a table took dishes and cleaned tables. Other waitress filled water at tables that weren't theirs. Bartenders and the hostess also did many other task. Great, food, great service, amazing employees. You all ROCKED on June 12th 2026.

OMG!!! Deliciousness! We were lucky to get seats at the bar on a busy Saturday night, but MAN! I am…read moreso glad we did. Could be all the wine in me talking (though I don't think so from the way everyone was chowing down), but this was some Grade A BBQ! Pulled pork was laced with sauce - sweet, sticky, not the least bit dry... the spare ribs were so tender, Smokey and flavorful and honestly not a whole lot of fat... and the brisket, well it melted in your mouth. Honestly - just way too good! Drinks. Food. Service. Company - 10 for 10!

Friday evening and we wanted to find a casual place to eat. Several friends had recommended this…read moreplace. I was a bit skeptical given that it was in the breakfast room of the Best Western hotel in Hammondsport. But even with that said, it was worth a try. Not many people when we first arrived. But by the time we left, it was full. Other than a bit of a wonky set up in the small dining area, it was a wonderful experience. Service was good and attentive. The food was quite good. I started with the recommended French onion soup. It was really good. My wife had the special pork shank which she said was quite good. I had the crab cakes, which were also really good. When the bill came it was about what I expected. This was a terrific "find" for an early January Friday evening.

A nice option for dining after the local places close up. Red wing is a small hotel bar &…read morerestaurant. It's cozy and warm- only a few tables. I found the menu very limited. As a diner with dietary issues and seafood allergies I was hard pressed to find anything to order. The restaurant was quiet, servers were very attentive but I didn't find anything on the menu that I would be yearning to go back there for.