Come for the food, stay for the folks…read more Recently moved to Upstate NY and decided I should go on a chicken wing tour of the area. I mean, these people know wings. Running errands in this area and dropped in to try Memphis King's (1st time visit) I always get the same wings (hot buffalo) at each restaurant/bar to keep things fair. Memphis King's wings are smoked, then fried. I've found that you lose a lot of smoke flavor when they're fried to order but these had just the right amount still present. Very tasty. And crispy! (a lot of smoked wings are grilled but, while delicious, it doesn't render enough of the skin to make them crispy and I like crisp!) I've sampled wings from about 30 places (so far) and I would whole heartedly put Memphis King's in my top 10 for sure. Looking forward to trying their other items because their burnt ends look great. As does the house made pastrami *droooool* As for the people, the gal in front of house was wonderful. And the chef (not sure if he was the owner or not) was so nice. Kept checking in on me to see how everything was and kept offering me suggestions and samples. Not pushy, just smart business because I'm 100% gonna go back.

This was great about 3 years ago when we visited, but sadly it has gone down hill since then. I…read morehad pulled pork sandwich and wife had what was supposed to be chopped brisket. They were very large sandwiches, but herd was mire like pot roast that brisket. And the pork was lacking in flavor. The sweet sauce was thin snd mire like a tomato sauce. Cole slaw was OK snd she said the mac and cheese was very good. The prices were very good but the food quality overall was barely 2 stars. We took most if the meat home to the dog.

If you're anywhere near the Catskills, J&J Smokehouse is an absolute must-visit. I ordered the trio…read morewith the brisket, pulled pork, and fire sausage, along with the potato salad and mac & cheese, and every single bite was outstanding. The brisket was perfectly smoked, juicy, and packed with flavor. The pulled pork was tender and delicious, and the fire sausage had just the right amount of heat without overpowering the smoky goodness. The potato salad was fresh and flavorful, and the mac & cheese was rich, creamy, and the perfect side to complete the meal. Great food, generous portions, and friendly service. You can tell they put a lot of pride into what they do. I'll definitely be back the next time I'm in the Catskills. Highly recommended!

Decided to try this place today thanks to a recommendation from the bro. The place is small but it…read morehas a decent number of tables inside for a few parties - along with outdoor, picnic table type seating on one side and bistro type seating on another side. You order at the register and take your very large portioned plates wherever you'd like to sit. There are quite a few baked goods right at the register which looked great but I restrained myself, this time. I ordered the 4 rib platter which came with two sides. I got the mac & cheese and pickled beets. The ribs were fall off the bone tender and had good flavor. They give you a side of BBQ sauce in case you wanted some. The mac & cheese seemed like it was baked which is a plus for me. The only drawback is that it needed a little more flavor. Maybe a sharper, more flavorful cheese would help. I just put some salt and pepper on it and that helped a ton. The pickled beets were as expected - and I love beets! The platter also comes with a mini cornbread LOAF! Seriously, it's a good size mini. It was delicious, slightly sweet, and contained corn kernels. Also, a side of sliced pickles come with the platter and any sandwich. We were warned that they were spicy today and that was the truth! It was a bit over $40 for so much good food. We had to box up some of the food and it can definitely feed another person. Also, service was friendly and fast. I'd come back to try more items - probably including one of those baked goods :)

We weren't the area for only one night and wanted someplace close. Andre's popped up so we thought…read morewe'd give it a try. At first glance, it's a very unassuming place, but the smell of smoked meats draws you in as you get closer to the door. Fantastic family run place with friendly service all done in house. We got the brisket dinner all around and we weren't disappointed. If you feel the need for sauce, the sweet and smokey sauce is delicious but the meat stands on it's own. So glad we came across this little place.

Good was good. Service was great. Sit out on the porch and enjoy the day with good bbq. Tell a…read morefriend as this is a family owned and run business.

I have not written a yelp review in years (was elite at one point) but I felt compelled to write…read moreone for this place. Having lived in charlotte for a bit traveling across the southeast for work I have eaten a lot of bbq, and there really is not much good bbq in the entire northeast. I have gone to many 4.5 rated places and been completely underwhelmed with the offerings. I didn't really like giving negative reviews which is why I stopped posting, but I wouldn't give any bbq place I've been in the northeast above 3 stars being generous. This is probably the best brisket I have had since moving back north. Juicy and fatty slices. No sauce needed at all. Just pure melt in your mouth brisket. This probably wouldn't be a 5 in Texas, but I would still rather eat here if I was in Texas than wait in a 3 hour line. In the northeast, the brisket is probably the best I've had. Can't comment on sauces or sides since I only got 1lb of brisket and a half slab of ribs. I do like the ribs I smoke better, but I still think they are a 5 for the northeast. Check their google listing because as of July they are also open on Wednesday for the summer at least. I really expect very little from bbq up here and that brisket reminded me of some of my travels thru the Carolinas, Georgia and Texas. I have not been to a place before that even remotely reminded of good southern bbq.

The food was great, you could smell how good it was gonna be from outside. I got the burnt ends…read morespecial with smoked Mac and my wife got the pulled pork sandwich. Both were fantastic and they were super attentive. If you're in the area this is the type of place you wanna get BBQ!

Stopped here for lunch after visiting new Treehouse Brewery in Saratoga. Wow, so glad I did. Tons…read moreof seating and a great menu. I went with the three meat combo of pulled pork, Brisket and turkey. All were amazing. Juicy, moist, good smoke flavor, just absolutely delicious. Sides I went Mac and cheese and baked beans. The mac was decent but the beans were the star of the show. So much flavor. I'm already craving them again. Sauces were really good too. I liked the raspberry chipotle Prices were great. My huge platter could of fed two people for 26 dollars. Staff was really friendly. Will be back!!

I've been to Rollin Smoke several times since it opened its new location and it keeps getting…read morebetter. To explain, the ribs and brisket are still absolutely delicious. They are tender, juicy, and have excellent flavor. In addition, the house made bbq sauce is so good. It's sweet, tangy, and matches perfectly with the meats. Also, the brisket sandwich is phenomenal. The sandwich is loaded with brisket, queso, fried onions, and bbq sauce. With that known, the flavors combine to create a magical taste. Even though I'm still not a big fan of the macaroni and cheese, the fries are an excellent side. They are hot, crispy, and homemade. Everything here is just great. Simply stated, Rollin Smoke is a top notch bbq restaurant and definitely deserves five stars.

Tonight was our first time dining with these guys and we enjoyed the whole experience! It was so…read moreenjoyable to see someone as excited as they were to tell us about their menu and what they're doing and wanting to do with the business as they get their bearings. My daughter and I had burgers that melted in your mouth (she even got hers on Texas toast!) my son got a burrito the size of his arm and enjoyed it so much he ordered another, my husband got beef brisket tacos and pulled pork tacos and they FILLED. They were genuinely happy to feed our family, and for all four of us to eat it was only $60! I would tell you about the Mac and cheese but I had to bring it home because I was stuffed. Thank you guys and we will be seeing you again, if my husband and son have their way, it'll be tomorrow! We wish you guys all of the best

Excellent food with great flavor! The service is good and the staff is very friendly. Very clean…read morewith nice decor. I highly recommend bringing your family for some great food and an at home welcoming atmosphere!

Having several amazing BBQ experiences here over the past few years I felt it was high time to…read moreshare my thoughts and encourage others to sample some fine down home barbecue. This time we brought another couple of friends with us and ordered a full platter. It was served up in a matter of minutes and it incredibly completely filled three platters with assorted barbecue, including a full rack of ribs, pulled pork, sliced turkey, a quarter chicken and bratwurst, not to mention sliced pickles and rolls. Of course we selected three sides to come with it (which were included): a nice smoked potato salad, cider coleslaw, and cider braised sautéed greens. We added two homemade sauces, peach chipotle and applejack. Well the ribs were smoked using applewood and were so tender the meat fell off the bone. Everything was delicious and the sauces were superb which came as no surprise since they were made using fruit from the restaurant's adjoining farm. To wash it down we ordered an apple cider slushy which was thick with flavor. Again, no surprise, as there is an apple orchard on the farm. We were so stuffed that we joyfully took about half of the food home with us! I've enjoyed barbecue for a number of decades, including down in Memphis, and I must say that this no-frills restaurant with outdoor and indoor picnic table seating can play in the same league as some of the more renowned barbecue joints, certainly in the Capital and Hudson Valley regions. Come see yourself and while you're at it, check out an amazing distillery next-door as well as the wonderful adjoining farmstand (cider doughnuts!).

When my husband and I visited this smokehouse, we were on the last day of our Upstate trip. As a…read morebarbecue lover living in the city where it's often expensive and strangely absent from many menus, I simply couldn't leave without getting myself a plate. We ordered a half rack of ribs to split, waiting about 15-minutes for our name to be called (too long for two people frothing at the mouth for it). The ribs came undressed, but you could help yourself to as much sauce as you like at the counter. We tried both the apple and chipotle sauces, preferring the former, which was sweet and smokey. It paired perfectly with the tender, fatty ribs. When I think back on it as I am right now, I salivate. My husband also ordered their brisket sandwich (available only on Sundays), which looked just as appetizing as the ribs. The meat was cooked wonderfully medium rare with a charred exterior and a slightly pink interior. My husband ate that heartily. It was one of our favorite bites of the trip. I'm envious of my past self for enjoying that meal while I sit here now, craving it but unable to have it again.

This time I planned on coming here because they're open on a Sunday and it's amazing. I wanted to…read moremeet relatives halfway and this was perfect. It did not disappoint! We got ribs, burnt ends, Mac n cheese, baked beans (woo! Spicy!). Not a long wait, nice relaxed atmosphere, crayons for the kids, lots of sauces to choose from. Nice Sunday spot! It's a big restaurant with plenty of seating. Place your order. Choose your spot! Enjoy the best BBQ!

PJ'sis the grandfather of BBQ. There isn't a bbq spot anywhere in the area who can hang with my…read morebrother PJ. If you're in the area make it your utmost priority to stop by here. I can say do it now because once track season is open and the summer visitors come up prepare to wait for that BBQ goodness. Service is always top notch. While waiting on line you will be tempted while watching the cooks slowly slice into brisket, ribs etc... if your not a regular try the 5 region tour. You get 5 different meats, 3 sides and 3 corn breads. Perfect for 2 or more people, or if your hungry one solo mission to accomplish.

Serious Brewing has a great atmosphere for a relaxing and enjoyable visit. The beers tend to have a…read moreslightly lower ABV, but the flavors are great. Conversation is easy here. Be sure to check out everything here beyond the beers - the swag, the other liquors for sale, etc.. It might feel like it's a little out of the way here, but it's actually quite convenient if you're thinking about a brewery crawl with other sites in the Schoharie and even Cooperstown areas.

Great beer here! The Serious Blonde Ale was the best beer I had on my Cooperstown trip. Other…read moregreat beers here too.

Brooks' BBQ chicken is some of the best I've ever had. It tastes very much like "Cornell chicken",…read morewhich has a vinegar based marinade & is very popular in the Ithaca/Lansing, NY area. I stop here whenever I'm in upstate NY to pick up bottles of this scrumptious sauce to bring home. This trip, I was delighted to find they had deep-sixed the "meh" buffet & now offered a full menu, including appetizers & desserts. A half chicken dinner ($19) includes their salad bar, a loaf of their homemade bread & one side. If you're not into chicken, which is what they're known for, they also offer ribs, brisket & other charbroiled meats. The salad bar had a good selection & everything tasted fresh & crisp. Their bread loaf is soft, white & served warm with whipped butter. We also ordered an appetizer of hush puppies, which were delicious with the whipped cinnamon butter that came with them. I chose baked beans for my side dish. Tasty & a good complement to the chicken. The chicken... perfectly charred, smoky, tender... wow!!! So delicious. Now for the weird part... we had leftovers & asked for take away containers. Our server brought us each a plastic box for the chicken. I asked for a small covered cup to take the rest of the beans & was told they don't give those out in the dining room. That was part of the meal I was paying for, so I asked her to please ask management if I could have a container. She came back with one but said, "We made an exception this time, but don't let it happen again." What?!? If it hadn't been for this, I would have rated it 5 stars.

This place is huge and casual atmosphere. Great for big…read moregroups. Our service was slow. The salad was not monitored constantly. O had to ask whether it will be refilled or not and only then they hustled to fill it up.A lot of people then got up and got their all you can eat salad bar as part of your ordered meal. I ordered a salmon dish and it was dry. The mash potatoes that came with it were not very good.