Giant portions of food served with a smile! Only 3 BBQ sauce options but they were all good. I will order extra corn muffins next time: so delicious! My catfish was perfectly breaded and fried. We all left feeling super full. read more

Parker's Smokehouse - Catfish Combo - Smokehouse Near Me - Lincoln, Nebraska

This was our first time at this Parker's location. My husband and I were coming from out of town. The restaurant was fairly empty on a Sunday, but they refused to seat our party until we got there. I can understand this if it's busy, but it seems to be poor taste if the restaurant is empty. As far as ambiance, it's lots of tin, cement, and license plates. The food is pretty on par with the Ashland location. I had the pulled pork. It was flavorful, but missing the crispy smoky bits I like the most. Overall, I wouldn't choose to return to this location when the Ashland location is better. read more

The waitstaff was friendly and the wait was short. The ambiance was fine. Nothing spectacular, but the old license plates were cool. The food, however, was absolutely wonderful. Everything we ate we loved. At our table we had the feast for 2 (which 3 shared and we still had leftovers) and the pulled pork sandwich with sweet potato fries. The steak fries, ribs, pulled pork, and corn muffin with butter WERE ON POINT!!! Definitely recommend this place and will come again when we're in town. read more

The service is great all of the employees are really nice, The lighting is good too you have your own candle and sets the country mood, And the food is VERY GOOD the portions are big and I would definitely recommend. read more

Parker's Smokehouse - 2 meat combo - Smokehouse Near Me - Lincoln, Nebraska

Go with homegrown tried and true BBQ they've been in business for years. Don't take my word for it. Everyone else says the same thing.

Heard Parker's had some really great bbq. Was out and about on a Sunday afternoon running errands and figured we stop to give it a try. Wasn't super busy for a Sunday, only waited about five minutes before we were seated. Got the nachos as an appetizer. I got a bbq plate with brisket and pulled pork. Came with two sides. I got the red potatoes and potato salad and it came with a delicious piece of homemade cornbread. Everything tasted delicious. Highly recommend stopping in you're in the area! Staff was super friendly and gave great recommendations. read more

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We were surprised when we walked in, from the outside to looked large, but the tables were far apart so there were really not many people for the size of building and the parking lot. We had driven past this place many times going into and out of Lincoln. I want to say we really enjoyed ourselves. The waitress looked new as she asked for help, but it made so difference to us and we offered information we thought she had forgotten to ask about. We ordered 2 different smoked meats, and asked for the 'mild' sauce. We were surprised at how good the sauce was with flavor and a mild 'kick'. They were generous enough with the helpings for us. We ate and still took food home. We had the chips and dip. The fries were ok, my preference are 'real' fries not the out of a bag type. I think they actually fried them as they were crispy. If asking or wondering if to try this place I would heartily say "yes". The atmosphere when we were there was quiet. I honestly don't remember if there were TV's, if so they were unobtrusive. We are in and out of Lincoln about once a month, but will make an effort to think of them when looking for a place to eat before going home. read more

Ribs every time! They fall off the bone and taste amazing! Their ranch is homemade too, so good! Always very friendly!

Excellent fast service, some of the best barbecue we've had, and the Romano potatoes are the best potatoes on earth. If we are back this way again, we will definitely go again! read more

I had the brisket sandwich. For the price, I expected clean meat. It was not. About a third of what was on the bun was fat, veins and connective tissue. Unacceptable. I will not eat there again. The apple cobbler, however, was pretty good. read more

We stopped this afternoon for lunch, at 2pm, we were the only ones there. We both ordered brisket sandwiches. I'm not sure what it was, it wasn't brisket. It wasn't done and not even edible. The baked beans and cornbread were good, they didn't have lemons for the tea and our server said the owner told him he would never get lemons. There's an Aldi's across the street, I should have gone and bought my own. I was told that other customers have done that. When I checked the receipt, none of the prices were the same as on the menu. Very strange! But definitely not going back. read more

Felt very disrespected and unheard by the host. We asked for a larger table because we had young kids with us. We had a party of 5 and they stuck us at a table seated for 4. We were told the larger tables were reserved for larger parties and we couldn't have one because our party consisted of young kids. Each of those tables got filled with parties of 5 as well, which left us very confused. The host was very rude and uncooperative. The manager never tried to step in and resolve the situation as well. Huge let down. read more

New to Lincoln. In the mood for ribs. Picked the right place!!! Service was friendly, attentive, prompt. Food was Great!!! Will go back soon!! read more

Thirty minute wait in an empty restaurant on a Monday for a chicken sandwich with baked beans. I'd take a picture but I'm still waiting. There is actually no one else here. Finally got my chicken. And I'm pretty seriously disappointed. The juiciest bits were gristle. Everything else had the texture of wood fibers. Bun could be used to sand paint, very obviously left out. The baked beans are straight up gross. The fat hasn't rendered from whatever pork they put in so its nice & slimy and... What's crunchy in there?? Very rare it's that I leave a poor review of both food and service. I am surprised by my own disappointment. read more

Parker's Smokehouse - a plate of beans and a sandwich - Smokehouse Near Me - Lincoln, Nebraska

We ordered the large platter and got a pretty good sampling of all that they had. The French fries came out exactly how I like them. Very hot and had a good crisp. I ate way more than I should have. Thought it was nice that you could switch the sides from what they had listed from the menu. Got the mixed veggies and they were also cooked to perfection. The brisket was missing a smoke ring and was too dry for my taste. The ribs I did not care for. The chicken was the saving grace. Nice and moist with a good taste. I would get the chicken again. The waiter was a little slow in his handling of the table. The table next to us got onions rings and they looked good maybe a future trip will be chicken and onion rings. read more

I had the Texas Beef Brisket Sandwich "Memphis Style" which means they add cold slaw to it. I had it with sweet potato fries and a side of ranch and everything was so good! I want to buy a bottle of their ranch and their bbq sauces because they are so yummy! Love this spot! Servers and staff are all always very friendly :) read more

Parker's Smokehouse - Texas Beef Brisket sandwich "Memphis style" - Smokehouse Near Me - Lincoln, Nebraska

Some of the best food in Lincoln! Most of the time we have barbecue but yesterday my wife had the salmon dinner, and I had a cheeseburger with coleslaw. Both were cooked to perfection. Our server was fantastic and the whole staff is great. The restaurant is clean and I really like the decor, especially the old license plates. read more

Parker's Smokehouse - a variety of license plates - Smokehouse Near Me - Lincoln, Nebraska

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Two or three weeks ago we were down in Lincoln to pick something up and wanted to grab some lunch while we were there. My wife is looking for some reviews and found with some very positive reviews so we decided to give Parker's a try. We were extremely impressed with the whole experience!!! The ambience was was casual and very basic for a barbecue place. Had some nice old pictures of Lincoln in the area which I very much enjoyed our waitress, Amirah, was awesome and did a fabulous job! And the food was just as fabulous as she was! My wife had the two meat plate with brisket and barbecue chicken. She let me have a taste of each, and it was scrumptious! I had the three meat plate with burn ends, roasted chicken, and catfish. All five of the meats were fantastic! We will definitely be there again, even though we're from Council Bluffs, Iowa. It'd be well worth the trip for anybody to even travel that far for some fantastic barbecue!!! read more

Good tasty flavorful bbq smoked to juicy tender ribs, brisket, chicken you can't go wrong. Nice easy casual decor with helpful friendly service. This place will fix your barbecue cravings! To mention also a good place to order from if your looking for a large party gathering or take out catering. read more

One of the finest smokehouses in all of Tamriel. For a reasonable coin you can get a splendid meal with exceptional service. Highly recommend read more

The food and service was great! I got the pulled pork sandwich and the pulled pork was flavorful and tender and the bun was super soft. I also got the cheese fries and the cheese was melted to perfection and the cajun ranch was so yummy. I got the wings (hot cajun & bbq) and they were both delicious, bbq being my favorite with its sweetness and hint of spicy. I also got the onion rings which were crispy and delicious. Lastly, I got the apple cobbler and it was warm and crispy but also the right amount of ice cream and apple. My waitress was very nice and brought me lots of napkins and extra plates to keep clean. Overall Parker's Smokehouse was delicious and I def recommend! read more

Awesome service and great food at a good price my family will definitely stop here again next time we are in town read more

Parker's Smokehouse - a large platter of food - Smokehouse Near Me - Lincoln, Nebraska

Where to begin on how wonderful our experience was here? I called in with a last-minute request to accommodate a large group about a half an hour before close and the entire staff was so kind from start to finish. They were patient with us, the food and drinks were delightful and the ambience is great. I cannot recommend them enough for a delicious casual dinner or a large ruckus get together, Parker's rocked it! read more

The food was wonderful. Service was great! Very helpful when ask a question or to clarify something.

Great barbecue at an affordable price. The young woman that runs this location is very nice and helpful. In fact everyone we met there are nice. This was my first time there with a coworker. They gave us great suggestions for meal ideas. I had the 3 st. louis style ribs meal for lunch. It comes with 1 side and a corn muffin. All for 7.99. Its a great deal. The ribs are real meaty. I would recommend this place for a nice place to eat. read more

Had a wonderful meal here. We both ordered the ribs, mine naked and my husband's with BBQ sauce. Both were delicious. Like my husband said, it can only be so good, and I have never tasted better. The dinner salad was crisp with lots of goodies and the baked beans were delicious too. It was 8 miles off the freeway for us, but well worth it. Food and service were first class, great job Ryan. We're from out of state but will definitely go back again when we're in the area. read more

Our second time here. Great food. Between their great meats and fantastic sides, you can't go wrong. To close out this delicious order, each plate comes with scrumptious cornbread. I highly recommend visiting this location. Great service and we will definitely return. read more

Made a reservation for 9 at 6 pm. Arrived and no seating for our party. Smaller groups have arrived with no reservations and have been seated. We continue to wait. Don't call ahead. It means nothing. Update: Still waiting. Party of ten arrived and offered seating at bar. We were just offered one free appetizer but continue to wait..... Update: Seated 40 minutes after our reservation. Party at bar seated just before us and their order is already in. A party of 8 seated same time next to us and their order in before us also. Ugh!!! Update. Received our food around 7:30 pm. It was all right. The brisket was delicious....tender and flavorful. Got our bill. Charged for the appetizer. read more

I was very happy with our visit. Our server, Angela, was very attentive and friendly. I had the BBQ chicken with baked beans and steamed vegetables. My husband had the brisket with baked beans and mashed potatoes with gravy. We both LOVED the meat. The chicken had me licking my fingers clean! The sides were good, but nothing to boast about. I could go on and on about the meat though, that makes this place worth going to. We were both stuffed afterwards. The atmosphere of the place was very welcoming, everyone I interacted with was very kind. The place has a cool look to it as well. Definitely somewhere I will recommend. read more

Parker's Smokehouse - Smokehouse Near Me - Lincoln, Nebraska

I ordered takeout and I ordered ribs. They were good. No fat with plenty of meat. Cooked just right. I would go there again.

I have only good to say about the food and service I received from this place. I am still doing drive thru or curbside to go as much as I can and this place was very helpful - took a little longer than I was planning to get to the car, but they were busy, so I am appreciative how quick it went. My gosh the food was amazing. If I was going to be critical the only thing I would say is their spiciest sauce is still not spicy enough for me. But the food and the sides were amazing. I plan to go back in the future. read more

We ordered from Parkers two days prior to July 4th, requesting a 6pm pick-up. We knew they'd be busy b/c of the holiday, and figured a two day advance order would help with planning. When I arrived about 6 other people were waiting for orders. Most of us waited 45-60plus minutes. Several people came in after us, and for some reason their order was waiting for them. I heard the manager offer $20 to one couple b/c they waited over an hour. I waited an hour, but was not offered anything. To top it off, when I got home, our feast for 2 had barely 1/2 cup of potatoe salad (we each had a large spoonful); same with baked beans and steamed veggies. The corn muffins were underbaked. We've been very loyal customers for many years to Parkers. The only positive of this experience was the young gal who was taking payment for the food. She was very apologetic. I knew it wasn't her fault, so I did not complain. But I am pretty sure we will not be ordering take-out from Parkers again. Kim and Kurt Glathar read more

The ribs were tender and I could taste the smoker's flavor. The brisket we had did not carry the smoke flavor nor was it as tender as would be expected. The chicken was great. The sides were excellent...the cinnamon apples had great flavor and texture which is something that is missing from other places in town that serve similar dishes. I will be back and would recommend it to anyone. For $50 we had the feast for two and each had a cocktail...not a bad price to pay. Service was excellent. They only slightly missed the mark with their brisket. Oh, and the selection of BBQ sauce on the table was a great way to offer a variety of flavors. read more

3 of 4 of us had the pork sandwich special and 1 had the brisket sandwich. All of us enjoyed the friendly service and great bbq! Sides were just as good(mashed potatoes, cornbread and baked beans). Definitely will stop back next time we're in town! read more

We have eaten at the Greenwood location a number of times..The last time I was there, I ordered a brisket sandwich. I got pulled pork sandwich. I have eaten enough smoked meat to know the difference. The waitress insisted it was brisket. I am not planning to go back read more

When it's time to go out with family Parker's is on our short list of places. We always get good service and the owners are very nice. They really go the extra mile to make sure you have a good experience. Some people may think customer service is dead, but at Parker's it is alive and well. Oh yeah, I have had ribs from about every place in Lincoln that has Ribs, and Parker's knocks it out of the park every time! read more

I do not understand how this place isn't packed. Great food. Fair prices. Good service. Cold beer. Parker's is still aa great place to eat Lincoln. read more

I don't normally review my experiences with restaurants but I was sorely underwhelmed with mine at Parker's Smokehouse. Ordered a pickup order so I can understand how the food may not survive the trip home very well but by the time I sat down and opened it I knew I had made a mistake giving Parker's my business. The order was not only wrong but had gone stone cold, probably after sitting on their desk for over 15 minutes, (granted I was late but goes to show how pickup friendly they are), the taste was pretty bland, definitely nothing to write home about, and it was all overpriced when considering the portion size and flavor of the food alone. The barbecue sauce was really good though and was the only saving grace for the meal that was otherwise hard to swallow. It would've been pretty easy to get over all of this but the price of the food I got was not worth it whatsoever. I just feel robbed of $35 for an average meal for two. Will never order from here again. read more

I dont know why this place have only 3 star ratings. It is AMAZING here! From the food, service, the place itself, awesome, just awesome. Even the owner, Ms. Brittany Parker came down talked to us and made sure everything was to our satisfaction, she even gave us a free sample plate of their famous meat-off-the-bone ribs. Even our beers served to us came in EXTRA chilly. Will come back here and recommend to all my friends and family read more

Been here before and will be back again. Today's lunch was great. Three meat combo, apples and steak fries. This is one of the rare places that do steak fries correctly. Crunchy, hot, and not that soggy droopy mess you get from most places. We got the pork, chicken, hot links. LOVED the sweet tangy sauce on the hot links. Didn't get any chicken because my wife claimed it. All of it. The pork was really good as well. It's a ton of food for the both of us. The sauces are always great too, but I remember them bringing a handful of fries out so you can try the sauces, we didn't get the option, but I think it's because we've been there before. Newbies probably get to try the sauces prior. It's always a good standard for BBQ. The problem, but like all places, we live on the north side of town and this is way out by 84th and O. Seriously though, the Texas Red and Liquid Gold sauces are awesome on anything, except dessert. read more