Small town local eats prepared up fresh and tasty off the side lot smoker by a very friendly owner…read more Can't beat local hospitality, rural ambiance and delicious eats. BBQ and brisket are delicious with a big side of baked beans. Order at the counter, drinks come in a bottle at a premium price. The food price is reasonable and offers up lbs of meat to go. Go check them out and eat local or drive over to check this spot out. A few tables to eat inside or weather permitted you can eat on a picnic table or in a screened in gazebo

I decided that this needed a more Western feel to it, and the service is fast for…read more Y'all ever find yourselves meandering through Salem and craving a hearty meal that'd make a cowboy tip his hat in appreciation? Well, partner, you best steer your boots toward Smokin' Hawgs. Nestled in the old Main Street Pizza building, this joint might still be a work in progress, but it's already staking its claim as a local treasure. The inside seating might be on the cozy side, but don't let that fool you--there's ample room for comfort. And soon, a new patio with a gazebo will grace the front and side, offering a prime view of the creek that meanders beside it. While you're relaxin' and enjoyin' your meal, you'll also have a perfect view of the century-old courthouse in the town square, a grand piece of history that adds to the charm of this small town. Imagine sittin' under the gazebo, the sun setting over the horizon, and the gentle murmur of the creek as you savor every bite. That's the kind of experience Smokin' Hawgs is fixing' to offer. Now, let me tell y'all about the man behind the magic--Daryel. He's a dedicated chef and a fellow Masonic brother, rising with the rooster each morning to prepare the day's meats and sides. Every dish is crafted with pure love and passion, and it shows in every mouthful. **What we tried:** - **Brat Slider:** I took a bite, and it was like striking gold. Each morsel was a burst of flavor that had me wanting more. - **Pulled Pork Sandwich:** My wife saddled up to this dish, and let me tell ya, she's a tough critic. But this time, she cleaned her plate, leaving nary a crumb behind, except the bread. The pulled pork was plentiful, the baked beans were rich and savory, and the scalloped potatoes were creamy and delightful. - **4 Rib Meal:** My daughter chose this, and those ribs were tender as a gentle breeze, falling right off the bone. I had a taste of the beans--lip-smacking good, I tell ya. The ribs were seasoned to perfection, and each bite was a journey through flavor town. Daryel's signature sauces are the perfect sidekick to the star of the show--the meat. Each sauce complemented the flavors beautifully, adding a delightful kick that lingered on the taste buds. So, whether you're a local lookin' for your next favorite spot or just a traveler passing through, Smokin' Hawgs is worth every mile of the journey. With Daryel's dedication and the rustic charm of the place, you're in for a meal that's as memorable as a Western sunset. Giddy up and head on over to Smokin' Hawgs, where every meal is a culinary adventure crafted with heart and soul, all while takin' in the sights of the historic town square and its venerable courthouse.

This is the second time I have had very poor service here. The employees look past you when you're…read moreat the counter. Last time, I waited for 15 minutes past the pick up time because they didn't call my name out. When finally got their attention they said I choice speak up next time. This time I asked for some green onions on the side. I nearly finished my food before I went and asked about them again and the lady said "I forgot" then I still waited another few minutes before getting them.

Fresh and delicious sandwiches, hot soup and well chilled salads. Good children's menu options…read morethat are also for naughty ones, just kidding.. all is tasty and lots of desserts. Always get the sweat tea. Nicely refurbished building filled with friendly chatty staff. Welcomed addition to Corydon. The parking lot is a squeeze if pulling a trailer or in a huge truck.

Skip Karv a fancier bbq spot (look at the reviews and you will see why! Staff needs some charm…read moreschool training!) This is a down home folksy spot with the nicest- friendliest staff anywhere. Lightening fast service -- the best Pope pork I have ever had!! on the sides I would skip the corn on the cob it's from the freezer, which is a shame since it's prime corn growing season. All the reviews are glowing, and the food is fantastic. Highly highly recommend.

Will it start out by saying the service was great. The people were very friendly…read more I had a pulled pork sandwich, barbecue sauce on the side, potato salad, and baked beans. The baked beans were pretty good. I wasn't crazy about the potato salad in the flavor just didn't taste right. I don't know if it was a barbecue sauce or what. Maybe I'll try something different next time. I didn't think the barbecue sauce tasted barbecue EE . But everybody's got different taste wasn't really impressed though. I will return to eat there again choosing something different to eat. There's too many good reviews not to try something else. I definitely don't want to put a bad review and hurt their business. Still not my favorite barbecue place though.

Small town excellence! I stopped off the intern today to grab a lunch that wasn't fast food or…read morechain and found The Bistro. It's where the locals eat when they're looking for great food and chat time with the neighbors. The dining area is unassuming where the people making your sandwich also take your order at the counter. I had the Club and the cheddar broccoli soup of the day. It tasted like it was made in my Mama's kitchen. If I ever come back this way I'll be stopping in again.

What a gem this place is. I have been to Scottsburg many times and I usually end up at some…read morechain restaurant off the interstate or some dumpy restaurant. The Bistro actually cares about the food they serve. It's mainly a sandwich and salad place, but that's all they need to be. The place was busy on Thursday during the lunch hour. I had the daily special which was an Italian sandwich and it was delicious (and huge). They should make it an everyday item for sure.

Food quality and preparation are very good. Taste was phenomenal, had the salmon patties with cole…read moreslaw and the chicken salad croissant. Sweet tea is good, nice atmosphere, clean, friendly staff. They do a Sunday brunch buffet and the menu changes for the buffet every week. Look at their Facebook page for the menu on Sunday. Just do yourself a culinary favor and get those flavors!!!

In Salem to pick something up and planned to stop at Raquel's afterward. Arrived about 11:20 am…read moreand doors were locked. A mailman following behind us also tried the doors. We had even talked with the person we were in town to see, and they mentioned that this was a really great place to eat. Unfortunately, we were hungry, so we left and found another restaurant. Maybe we'll be back again. I really would like to try the food! I understand that sometimes things happen and you're not able to get the doors open as soon as you intend to, but a note would have helped. We drove past about an hour later and then, it was open.

12/30/25 McKinley's…read moreCafe made for a great lunch stop. I ordered the soup of the day, a bowl of clam chowder. It was fantastic: creamy, comforting, and not too fishy or salty. I also tried their popular Gouda & turkey panini, and it did not disappoint. This is a pay-before-you-sit spot, and the service was impressively fast. My food came out hot and delicious within about 10 minutes. The ambiance was casual and inviting, and the staff was very friendly. Overall, a great enjoyable experience, and I would definitely eat here again in the future. But also there's limited parking as it is street parallel parking near by here. But well worth it.

McKinley's has that small town feel as soon as you walk in the door. Their food is made to order…read morewith fresh baked breads and quality ingredients. I have visited often and always receive a positive greeting, great food with fast service, and leave satisfied.

2/10/26 I came here for lunch as I was in town for work and…read moreso glad that I did. Heavens to Betsy was absolutely fantastic! The ambiance is very inviting and spacious, and the service was very quick and accomadating. I ordered the Reuben sandwich with the tomato basil soup, and both were fresh, flavorful, and delicious. The Reuben was piled high with meat. I had enough left over for another meal! I couldn't leave without trying the red velvet crinkle cookie, and I'm so glad I did. I saved it to share with my husband when I got home, and it was incredible. I found out the owner's daughter, a Culinary Institute graduate, made it, and you can definitely taste the quality. Everything was fresh, homemade, and absolutely worth the visit. I'll definitely be back!

We've been in a couple of times when we were in town, and I have mixed reviews. The first time was…read moregreat -- timely service, everything was tasty and no issues at all. It was a big group and they absolutely nailed it. The next time, we ordered ahead and it still took *forever*. We had to take it to go to make our distillery tour on time. It was thrown together, we didn't have utensils, and I have no idea why it took so long when it was not very busy. We waited significantly longer than the scheduled time and checked in with them multiple times while we waited at a table. They said they were working on it each time, and we only had 4 things in our order. It's not super cheap, and it was just disappointing as a whole. The food wasn't as good as the other times we'd been there and it seemed they just had a really off day.

The atmosphere was very nice, the service was really good, the food was middle of the road great…read moreplace just to hang out, but the food was a little bland. The presentation of their food looks good, but it was just a little less flavorful for some reason I had the fish platter looked great but just wasn't that good my wife had the tenderloin and it was three little piggies on a scale of 10. As I said, the service was great and I like the atmosphere, but the food could use some help..

We had a weekend out of town and chose 33 Brick Street to eat. Before the issue on waiting almost…read moretwo hours for a table, I will preface our group had 9 people and no one myself included called ahead to reserve a table. We did learn they do not do same day reservations so keep that in mind if you'd like to try and do so. I think the wait was more an issue of our group not being prepared as opposed to the restaurant not being accommodating. Once seated we were able to eat on the patio. We started with three separate appetizers for the table. We got fried pickles, pretzel bites and breaded mushrooms. The pickles and pretzels were tasty. My girlfriend loved the mushrooms, I did not eat any since I don't like mushrooms. For our mains we got The Bird with cottage cheese and brick chips as well as the Pork Chops with a baked potato and green beans. Both meals were tasty. The sides were all great. The chips were a great vessel to dip in the cottage cheese, if you don't do such a thing regularly you're missing out! The only complaint is The Bird is listed as "smothered" in cheese and bacon. I wouldn't describe it as smothered in any way. It is on it but smothered isn't the word I would use. Overall we would come back with a smaller group and hopefully the wait is less. We enjoyed our food. I would maybe like to try another dish to see if it is better than what I got. I did however, absolutely love the decor. As a huge basketball fan this is my type of place. You don't see many Cedric Maxwell jerseys in the wild!

Didn't really know what this place was; kind of just driving around looking for a dive bar to…read moreexperience them as we occasionally do. Well to our surprise it's not a dive bar but the 19th hole of a golf course. Lots of people enjoying their end of golfing as we arrived about 5:30pm. The bar/restaurant was a fairly large building and roomy. We're waited on very quickly. The waitress was very good and attentive. She took our drink order and followed up with a food order. We had quesadilla cheese and chicken with peppers. It was okay; sometimes there is only so much you can do with a quesadilla I had the wings with bbq moonshine sauce. These were really good and tasty and decent size. I was pleasantly surprised but glad I ordered them - even though I didn't finish them; I almost ordered another order to take home..... but I abstained for the sake of eating too much. Nice place to stop in at!

I had the opportunity to try the new restaurant at Valley View Golf Course, Tap-ins with some work…read morefriends. They've done a remarkable job with the pavilion and turned it into a sports bar. 8 or 9 nice TVs and two awesome golf simulators. The food was really solid, we all split things to try more options. We had a smaller menu to go off of than what they will have at full opening but I can definitively say that the chicken salad sandwich and the potato salad are awesome. The Mac and cheese bites, onion rings, tenders and fries were all great options as well. Can't wait to see this place fully open and be an asset to the Knobs!

Reasons for the 5 stars: 1. Super sweet baristas!…read more2. Every flavor Syrup you can think of and also MANY sugar-free! 3. Open until 6pm!!! 4. Lots of seating AND...Kids welcome! Super yummy blended coffee drinks. Didn't get mybusual.chai but may try that next time I am around this shop. Also will try the pastries since I wasn't hungry this time. Definitely would return.

My friend and I stopped in here and we loved it! The staff was friendly, the menu was really cool…read moreand had some great unique options! I would highly recommend this place. Will be back if I'm in the area!