Well, it's been about a week since I came across Joe's barbecue there in Redding on our way home…read morefrom my uncle's funeral in Visalia California. I have to tell you , truthfully, I called 10 minutes before they were about to close . I begged the lady on the phone , I need to order something. I gotta try your barbecue I'm only 7 minutes away. So they put together a phone order, I showed up and who was sitting at the table but Joe. You talk about a friendly guy, we sat and chatted. I ended up opening up my meal, calling my sister to come in from the car and sit down. He went in the back and made me some concoction that was out of this world. Here's the thing the Carolina barbecue sauce made with the mustard is so freaking phenomenal. I bought a container of it and brought it home and put it in a glass jar and have been allowing my children to taste it on the back of a spoon and tonight we're actually going to barbecue wings and toss them in it. Hands down "This is the best Carolina honey barbecue sauce" I've ever tasted and I've tasted a lot. Whatever his secret is, I would love to have it cause I want to can it and I'm not sure why he doesn't bottle this and sell it himself. It is literally gold in a bottle. Now, as far as their sweet potatoes, I was so impressed because usually when you go to a barbecue place, they give you orange yams and call them sweet potatoes. Not this guy he had straight yellow sweet potatoes with some type of honey brown sugar goodness dripping over the top. The pork ribs were fantastic and so were the smothered fries with the barbecued pork my Lord just rub it on my hips. The hospitality was phenomenal. He gave me a little bit of his rub that he puts on his ribs. Just so I could smell it and have a sample because I am a chef. I told him he needs to come up to where we're from in Portland, Oregon, and bring his barbecue. Don't miss this spot it's BBq to live for!!!

Smokin'Joe's Barbecue - A Culinary Experience Worth Raving About…read more From the moment you step through the doors of Smokin'Joe's, you're greeted by the comforting aroma of slow‑smoked wood and the warm smiles of a staff that feels more like family than service. It's clear that this isn't just another BBQ joint--it's a celebration of the craft, the community, and the love of great food. The Meat: Unmatched Quality What truly sets Smokin'Joe's apart is its dedication to sourcing the finest cuts. Each slab of brisket, pork shoulder, and rib is hand‑selected for marbling, tenderness, and flavor potential. The result? A melt‑in‑your‑mouth texture that feels almost luxurious. The beef brisket boasts a deep, smoky bark that cracks delicately under a fork, revealing a juicy, pink interior that's been cooked low and slow for hours on end. The pork ribs are fall‑off‑the‑bone tender, with just enough char to give that satisfying bite without overwhelming the natural sweetness of the meat. The Barbecue: Perfection in Every Bite Smokin'Joe's takes pride in its signature rubs and sauces, each crafted to complement--not mask--the natural flavors of the meat. The rubs strike a perfect balance of sweet, savory, and subtle spice, while the house‑made sauce adds a tangy finish that lingers pleasantly on the palate. Whether you opt for the classic hickory smoke or experiment with a hint of mesquite, the consistency across the menu is remarkable: every piece is smoked to a precise temperature, ensuring that the smoky essence penetrates without ever drying out the meat. The Atmosphere: Warm‑Hearted Hospitality Beyond the food, the heart of Smokin'Joe's lies in its people. The staff greet you by name (even if it's your first visit) and take genuine interest in your preferences, offering recommendations tailored to your taste. Their enthusiasm is infectious; you'll find yourself chatting with fellow diners, sharing stories over plates piled high with smoked goodness. The décor--a blend of rustic wood, vintage signage, and subtle nods to classic Southern barbecue culture--creates a cozy, inviting space where you feel right at home. Bottom Line If you're hunting for a barbecue experience that combines top‑tier cuts, masterful smoking techniques, and a community vibe that makes you want to linger long after the last bite, Smokin'Joe's is the place to be. It's not just a meal; it's a celebration of everything good about barbecue--quality, craftsmanship, and heartfelt hospitality--all rolled into one unforgettable dining adventure.

Delicious! My friend and I both ordered a pulled pork sandwich, not on the menu but our waitress…read morelet us know it was an option when I told her which items I was deciding between. I also got a side of baked beans and highly recommend both of these options! The sandwich was huge and I took half to go, made great leftovers as well. I really wish I had taken a picture of my food, it bothers me that there are a bunch of AI photos on yelp of their food, it almost deterred me from going here but I'm glad we went!

Saturday mid morning time, the place was pretty happening. (busy) Plenty of seating inside and out…read more Inside it's like walking into a log cabin home turned into a restaurant. Tables, booths, cabin decor and bouncy wood floors. A big menu with lots of decisions to be made. I had to order the chicken fried steak and try out their gravy. My wife ordered a vegi scrambled and a biscuit. Service was good as we are understanding of a rush time crowd. Food was fantastic and plenty of. That Chicken Fried Steak got better by the bite. It's a toss up for the hash browns or the country potatoes. Both are very good. Looks like they do a banger of a job with takeout orders too. Certainly need to come back for the dinner menu.

First time trying Jeff's and I was not disappointed! I ordered the Big Stack ($16), and my husband…read moreordered the Chicken Fried Chicken ($16). I was shocked at my portion, but very happy! For the price, you really can't beat it. The biscuits were fluffy, and very tasty. I loved the sausage, wasn't chewy at all! My husband thought the hasbrowns were a little too overcooked. Don't get me wrong, we love crunchy hashbrowns, but there wasn't any soft bits. The chicken was good, but smaller than he anticipated. The strawberry lemonade ($4) was tasty, and so was the root beer ($3). We spent $42 in total for our two plates and two drinks. The restaurant is cute inside, with a model train cruising around the ceiling! The bathrooms are single stall, which is awesome... they were spacious and clean. Our waitress was nice, the service was fast. The restaurant was packed and we got our food within 5 mins of ordering. I'd definitely recommend stopping in!

We were traveling back home and was looking for a place to eat. I found this nice quaint place in…read moreRedding. I ordered the chicken fried chicken, husband ordered the country fried steak and my son ordered the el jeffe burrito. The food was a hefty serving. The food was delicious. Their service was on point. The restroom was also clean.

I was passing through town, and had to stop and drop something off to somebody who lives in town…read more They said, do you wanna meet at Jersey Mike's? I said sure! I love Jersey Mike's. The restaurant is spotless, and we were served quickly. We each had the regular sized roast beef and provolone. My dining partner had it on wheat bread, I had the rosemary Parmesan bread. we had our sandwiches "Mike's way, with onions, lettuce, tomato, spices, and Mike's "juice" (red wine vinegar, and olive oil oil blend.) Of course, I forgot to take a picture. The sandwiches were excellent. We both liked them very much. The proteins were generous, and you could tell they used a good quality roast beef and cheese. The veggies were the right amount, and I really liked the "juice". the bread was tender and flavorful. We each ended up taking half of our sandwiches home with us. I have a cooler in my car, and when I got home to Sacramento, the rest of the sandwich was just as good. Two sandwiches, two sodas, and one bag of chips, and the price was very reasonable. Especially for the quality of food, and the fact that we got two servings out of it each. I will be back. Thank you.

Assistance + Balance -…read moreCleanliness + Deliciousness + Environment + Great service! Quantity vs Price leans towards pricey. Restaurant is clean. Always delicious! Environment reminiscent of a East Coast sando shop. I love Jersey Mike's but their prices have gotten a little rough. Still great food and great people.

Always excellent. Fresh and spot on flavor. Just with they were back in about brick and mortar.read more

Used to love them. However, they appear to be out of business. They are never there and their…read morephone number is disconnected.

Sometime i eat Canadian food and lemon drop are amazing food are wonderful need more Canadian…read moredesserts a little more breakfast lunch and dinner and appetizers and sides

The food was excellent and the servers were friendly and helpful. I liked the ambiance as well.read more

Tried a flight of 4 beers: 2 blonde, 2 kolsch and enjoyed all of them! Was not crowded on a…read moreWednesday night. Regular dining seating, outdoor patio, and bar seating. TVs throughout, pretty large place.

Came to Final Draft tonight for dinner. Second time trying this place. The first time I came…read morehere, I had a burger with tots and we ordered fried artichoke hearts. Was amazing! Tonight was not amazing. We were sat and ordered our food. We waited a little over 30 minutes for our food (fish tacos and french dip with fries). The french dip was so bad, I might not ever come back to this place. The meat was chewy and tasted old, covered up by grilling it so well done that it was literally gross. Our server offered us refills as she took our plates away. The food being inedible wasn't her fault. If theres a next time, Ill stick to the burger.

First time going here while we're on our way to Mt. Shasta. Place is nice and all their breakfast…read moremenu are really good. We tried this breakfast burrito and its so good. Their coffee also is good: i ordered my favorite mocha. The only thing we didn't like about is the matcha. Not even good but most of the food and their coffee are good, will try again here next time.

I liked this place mostly. Quick service and friendly…read more Decently priced. A little sad at the lack of knowledge of what's gluten free on their menu. When asking if they use tamari or gluten free soy sauce, she said she wasn't sure and pointed to a list of salad dressing options that were marked. Not their rice bowls toppings - heads up- it's regular soy sauce. Also since I was asking all the gluten free questions, it would have been nice to be informed that the tacos were also served on flour tortillas. Not the cashier or the menu indicated this. Luckily I do not have a severe allergy, or I'd be furious. Obviously this place is a bakery, so there's gluten everywhere. I'm not mad, honestly. Just a little disappointed. Any information is best. I got the chimichurri steak tacos, which are covered in chipotle aioli - I'd honestly rename them to be chipotle steak tacos. Get zero chimichurri, the aioli completely takes over. I do like the steak isn't tough though, so still get some points for the attempt. For me, and my gluten sensitivity, probably won't be back since there aren't many options that are actually gluten free.

Everything seemed good. I was visiting my daughter in Redding and I took my son and daughter, and…read moretheir great aunt out to dinner at Lumberjacks as their selection is good. There is plenty of parking, and a nice diner style ambience, with a very prompt and pleasant server. My son had the 1 lb Big Redwood Burger challenge , while my daughter had the sourdough burger, and their great aunt had the Roast Turkey dinner. I had the fish and chips. Most everything got eaten - 2 small take-out containers were taken home. My daughter started throwing up noon of the next day, no one else felt sick, so it may not be related, and her sickness lasted a little over 24 hours. Weird timing.

Visited this place while in Redding and overall this was a pretty good restaurant. I had the…read morechicken fried steak and it was pretty good and was a good sized steak. The hash browns were good and the eggs were cooked perfectly. The service was great and the ambiance is local lumberjack type diner which is like black bear diner or something along those lines. Would eat here again. My only hesitation was that the food was cooked very fast which while it might be good, thinking this might have been a frozen chicken fried steak that was microwaved.

Food tasted great. The workers were very friendly and patient. Everything looked really clean. They…read moredefinitely keep up the place very well.

I didn't take a picture, but I will say that I ordered two sandwiches for myself because they were…read morefairly small. One was a 6 inch Philly cheesesteak and another was a pastrami on a pretzel bun. They tasted pretty good but I ended up spending 30+ dollars for two sandwiches. I don't think total they were 30+ dollars good. Maybe my appetite is too big? I thought about that but I usually get one large sandwich cut in half and eat both, and this was about the same. Anyway, the sandwiches did taste really good, but just a little too expensive.