My girlfriend and I had an amazing experience here! The place was busy when we arrived but we were seated right away. The staff were extremely friendly and provided good food recommendations. I ordered the brisket and burnt ends, which ended up being some of the best bbq I ever had. We also got the desert trio platter and it was a perfect way to end a perfect meal. 10/10 would recommend! read more

Q39 South - Barbeque Near Me - Overland Park, Kansas

The food is decent. My complaint is when our waitress asked if we would like to enjoy a rib on our plate, say NO! It's is an up charge of $7.50 for a scrawny little rib and they don't disclose this when they ask you if you would like one. It's also .50 cents for pickles. So when they say would you like a rib on your plate, just know it's gonna cost you a kids meal! I just don't like sleazy sales schemes, and that is how I walked away feeling, ripped off. read more

Great food and great service. Thank you Erick for recommending the ribs and the burnt ends.

Super great barbecue - we split a burger, brisket and burnt ends. Everything was well cooked and not dried out. The staff all seem to enjoy their job, they really kept the energy - we were there for the World Cup - so it was super busy. All the sides were tasty as well (fries, apple slaw, and Mexican corn read more

Q39 South - Certified Angus Beef Brisket and Burnt Ends - Barbeque Near Me - Overland Park, Kansas

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Wow! This is my first Kansas City barbecue experience and it was a great one! So many different reviews out there what's the best. Great things about Q 39. I also ready to come to the South location to get in easier. This works out great for me. I got right in to sit at the bar. Started with a smoky old-fashioned. It was very tasty. Order was a spicy onion straws. They were amazing. For my meal, I got the three meat, combo, ribs, turkey, and brisket. With the slaw and cucumber salad sides. Everything was spectacular. The brisket was tender and the sauce was perfect with it. The turkey was super smoky and moist. Some of the best I've ever had. And the ribs oh my gosh, the ribs, super tender and tasty. Again, some of the best I've ever had sides were good too, but nothing compared to the meat This is a great restaurant to get some barbecue in the Kansas City area. I hope I get to come back! read more

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A few of us stopped in here on a Friday early afternoon and we were seated right away. The restaurant wasn't busy at all which is why we were surprised when they sat us directly next to another filled table even though there were several open tables around us. Our server stopped by our table and immediately set a card down on the table telling us about the rewards program and asked to leave a review before we had even had a chance to look over the menu. This didn't sit well with the group I was with. Asking for a review before any service has even been provided? Weird. We are all first timers, and our server did give us a breakdown of the menu which we did appreciate. Between the group we tried a good variety of food. The brisket was our favorite thing we ordered. It cut like butter and had excellent flavor. We enjoyed the ribs and burnt ends, but they weren't the best we've ever had. 7/10 for both. We also order the chips and fries, again both were good, but nothing special. My significant other wasn't a fan of the potato salad saying it was bland. I didn't enjoy the baked beans. They tasted like straight pepper. Overall we were not super impressed with the sides. The portion sizes were also smaller than what were used to at many other BBQ places. Usually my SO and I share a meat platter with an add on, which we ordered here, and have leftovers for roughly the same price but here I felt like we both left hungry. The food is good, but I wasn't blown away. We paid our bills and yet again were asked to leave a review which probably just left a bad taste with us since we were asked to leave one before we even ordered food. Seems like all they cared about was getting a good review without providing a quality experience. Overall, the food is good, but I wasn't blown away like I was hoping. read more

OH MY! This is a long overdue review. When I was in town, the family didn't feel like cooking so we ordered a to go order. We ordered three of the beef brisket and burnt ends dinner plates. We also ordered the burnt end burgers. The buffalo cauliflower florets were a hit! The Mac and Cheese were FANTASTIC! The chicken wings were delicious! Their meats were AMAZING!! Overall, a great dinner choice. Of course, dining in experience would probably been better. Parking lot was busy at the time of visit. Employees were very friendly and helpful. read more

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Went with a group of 15. They split us between two tables and they were very accommodating. So yes, I'd say they can handle large groups. Menu choices are broad, as are the drinks choices. Our server Patrick (nice haircut, by the way), was very knowledgeable of what was what. He's very gregarious, attentive, and pleasant. There was one drink that was forgotten but with a child at a nearby table screaming like a Macaw, this is understandable. It was unnerving for everyone within earshot. On the other hand, she was from New Zealand and was looking forward to American lemonade. The food was very good. I'm not overly familiar with KC specific BBQ but it was very good. The Mexican street corn side dish was excellent and the burnt ends are absolutely outstanding. I'd definitely go back again. Leave the macaw at home. read more

Q39 South - Dunkel beer - Barbeque Near Me - Overland Park, Kansas

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Wow what an amazing meal. Maybe my favorite BBQ place I've had. This is one of the rare BBQ joints that feels like an upscale restaurant. The meats are perfectly smoked and cooked. The sauce is subtle and doesn't overpower the meat flavor but is very complimentary. The service was also top notch (thanks Patrick). Highly recommend a stop if you are in Kansas City. read more

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Classic bbq but not anything crazy. More of a casual quick stop type of place or for a large group. Chips and dip- the caramelized onion flavor was amazing and the chips were well seasoned. Could have used more burnt ends though it was just sprinkled on top. The brisket French dip was amazing and very comfort food feeling. Staff was super nice! read more

Q39 South - Burnt ends chips and dip - Barbeque Near Me - Overland Park, Kansas

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Have been here a few times and food has been good each time. Tried the March special, Rob's Rueben, and it was a very upscale Rueben. I thought it was tasty. Shared some onion straws and they were very good today, not over cooked. Sometimes they are overcooked with not much substance (onions disappear) but were spot on today. I also like the Mexican street corn. My normal go to is the Pit Master Brisket sandwich, which is always delish. My go to BBQ sauce is the BBQ aioli.... So tasty and different than my other 2 favorite joints. Hubby had the burnt end burger, it was very good. On another note, when we were being seated, the restaurant was about 1/3 full and the hostess was trying to seat us in a busy, not very desirable location. We asked to sit somewhere else and were told we couldn't sit at a specific table because a server "wasn't in that section yet." As a former waitress, I found this frustrating because in my experience, servers regularly pick up tables outside their normal section when needed, whether before all staff arrive or after servers are cut. It didn't seem like a difficult accommodation, and the rigidity took away from the overall experience. Took 1 star off b/c of this. read more

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Delicious every time! The bbq sauce is a chameleon sauce. It tastes one way at first and then takes on another flavor the next moment. Such an original in a sea of BBQ joints. Favorite sandwich is the Mr. Burns. Friendly, welcoming staff that handled our large group impeccably well. read more

Q39 South - Mr. Burns sandwich and baked beans - Barbeque Near Me - Overland Park, Kansas

First and foremost if you're in KC and don't do BBQ you're missing out. We were a party of 24 and the food was "amazing"was the consensus among all of us. We ordered one of each appetizer if not double and enough of us ordered almost every entree on the menu. We passed the meals around because everything looked great and wanted to try. The place was comfortable and friendly. It was packed for a Tuesday early evening but no one felt cramped. This was by our office and we can see us returning again. Briskets, burnt ends, ribs, sausage, chicken and pulled pork were all ordered. The sauce was spot on. We even had some colleagues from Europe and they claimed it was great. Yum! read more

Have tried several local bbq places and loved the burnt ends sandwich. Flavor was amazing! French fries came with a spicy ketchup which was delicious! Carrot cake was truly the best in town as they claim! read more

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I got the chance to eat at this Q39 while on a business trip. I met a few local colleagues for dinner here and it is a pretty popular location. Be prepared to seek parking a small walk away from the restaurant but the parking lot is large and there is parking shared with other businesses in the area. The food selections are good and tasty. I had the salmon and fries and street corn. We also tried the cornbread (it was a new appetizer or new menu item). The cornbread was good but more of a cake consistency than what I'd expect from cornbread. The salmon was tasty and well cooked the fries were tasty and the corn was fine too. I had a non-alcoholic berry basil drink and it was also recommended and refreshing. The service was very friendly and entertaining as he told us the story of Q39 and how they are recognized globally as the founder was featured on a German television show years ago and so on. Some of my colleagues had salads and burnt ends and Mac n cheese and everyone seemed full and satisfied with their meals. I'd honestly recommend this location but make sure you arrive ready to eat. read more

Q39 South - Salmon, Fire Roasted Mexican Street Corn, Crispy Fries, basil drink - Barbeque Near Me - Overland Park, Kansas

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The restaurant was very busy upon arrival as the lunch crowd was finishing up. We were seated immediately in the back which was great. Not too loud. Our server was delightful and efficient. We weren't too hungry so we shared one plate. We were blown away by the tender brisket. One of the best, if not best by far of all the brisket we've ever had. Burnt ends and fries were also delish. The beans were a little on the sweet side for us. Overall, fantastic meal! read more

Q39 South - Burnt ends and brisket - Barbeque Near Me - Overland Park, Kansas

So no one can pass up visiting one of KCs premier BBQ places. This was my first time at this location and it's very spacious and has historical foundation! Q39 is located where Hayward's Pit Bar B Que first opened, Johnson County's first BBQ restaurant. The history is literally displayed on the walls ... by the bathrooms. We weee s large party and our waitress, Jessica, did a good job at managing the ordering, food delivery and serving all of us. We many had couple of apps: Crispy Cauliflower Bite which were tender, honey and hot sauce; Q39 chip & dip (burnt ends and onion) which was so flavorful! Cauliflower is not my fave but this app wasn't bad and mixing the 2 sauces is definitely a Must! Now I was torn between so many things and settled on the Turkey Melt( best decision) and I just wanted a side of Mac & Q with brisket and spiced onion straws atop. Oh boy I don't get no side portion of the Mac & Q so I took it 2 go. Now that turkey sandwich was packed full of bbq turkey, cheese and Upon venturing around the restaurant and onto the patio where a nice cozy fire was going I met and had a friendly conversation with manager Ariana. Needless to say she's a good human and we're now friends.. lol! Sometimes you just get a great vibe from someone! read more

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Second time this year, I guess? Everything's still the same. Nothing has changed. Quick Service, delicious foods, Busy place. I've tried their Combo plate meal which comes with 2 sides. I've got Sausage and brisket along with sides (cucumber onion salad and potato salad). Food was delicious especially with their barbecue sauce :)))) Our server Patrick was very helpful with menu and quick service. read more

Q39 South - 2 Pick Combo Plate (Brisket and sausage) - Barbeque Near Me - Overland Park, Kansas

Definitely. Happening place on a Saturday around 6pm. Wait for party of 2 was 1 hour 45 minutes. Reservations were full until after 8. Fortunately there is bar seating and was able to grab them immediately. They are good in requiring food orders to sit at the bar vs sitting and waiting for a table. Bartender was very nice. Started with the old fashioned and made well. The wings with dry rub were amazing. Taste was unique and so good. I'm not normally a fan of dry rub but it was delish. They even provide a side of bbq sauce. Highly recommend. The brisket and burnt ends were a good plate. The burnt ends were amazing. So tender and delish. The brisket was good. The sides. In order of favs. Baked beans. Very good. Nice bbq flavor. Apple slaw. Very good. Nice flavor. Not sour or acidic. Potato salad. Solid. Fries. Well seasoned and well cooked. Overall a great first visit. Great. BBQ. Be prepared for the crowds! read more

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My favorite place in KC was always joes but I have to say, Q39 is right up there with it. I would say this is more of an upscale place. Waitress, nice booze, fancier menu etc. I got the brisket and burnt ends...OMG, amazing! The Mac and cheese was phenomenal and so were the fries. Some damn good chicken wings as well. I would 1000% attend again. read more

Q39 South - Barbeque Near Me - Overland Park, Kansas

Excellent! Will go again! Great staff and exceptional barbecue! Will take visitors to try it!

I went on my birthday primarily for my free birthday dessert (sign up for rewards). This is about my third time getting food from Q39, second from this location. I had the smoked chicken, brisket, potato salad and baked beans. My dad had burnt ends, brisket and the same sides. We both enjoyed our food. The dessert sampler was really great too! Overall 9/10! Customer service was great. It was pretty busy when we went and we still got served in a timely manner and our waiter still checked in. Side note: I LOVE their Poutine! Try it out with bbq sauce. read more

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Service was stellar! Chloe is the best! Great friendly service with a cheerful smile! Always enjoy spending time in such a fun atmosphere.

Jessica was outstanding and made the best recommendations. Look for her! Food was hot, service was great and flavors were tangy read more

Came to Q39 with a big group for a work dinner and it was such a great spot for a larger party. The vibe was lively but still comfortable enough to actually talk and enjoy the meal. For appetizers, we ordered a bunch for the table -- poutine, wings, fried cauliflower, chips and dips, etc. Everything was honestly really good. The portions are huge, and it was perfect for sharing. The fried cauliflower especially surprised me, and the wings were a hit with the group. For my main, I ordered the brisket and burnt ends with mac and cheese and fries as my sides. The burnt ends were SO good -- definitely the star of the meal. Super flavorful and tender. The brisket was good, but not amazing in my opinion -- still solid, just didn't wow me as much as the burnt ends did. The mac and cheese and fries were both great and, again, huge portions. I couldn't even finish my plate. They also have a dessert trio that looked SO good. I really wish I had tried it, but I was way too full by the end of the meal. Shoutout to Jessica who took care of our table -- she was so kind and attentive, especially with a big group which isn't easy. She answered all our questions, gave great recommendations, and made sure we were always taken care of. Overall, a great spot for group dinners with generous portions and standout burnt ends. I'd definitely come back! read more

Q39 South - Brisket and burnt ends - Barbeque Near Me - Overland Park, Kansas

My wife and I were visiting from New York for a conference in Kansas City and wanted to try Kansas BBQ for the first time. After searching for some of the top spots in the area, Q39 came up, so we decided to give it a try. Since it was a Friday night, the place was packed, but we made a reservation online and were seated right when we arrived. Our server was pleasant, funny, and very helpful. Knowing it was our first time in the area and our first time trying Kansas BBQ, she made some great recommendations. For starters, she suggested the Beef Brisket Poutine and the "Best Wings on the Planet." Both were excellent choices--the food was absolutely incredible. For our main course, my wife and I ordered the Competition Plates with Angus Beef Brisket and Burnt Ends, and I added a side of ribs. The meat was so tender it practically melted in my mouth, and the burnt ends with BBQ sauce were rich and full of flavor. Overall, it was a fantastic dining experience and a great way to spend our weekend in Kansas City. read more

Q39 South - Competition Plates - Angus Beef Brisket, ribs with Burnt Ends - Barbeque Near Me - Overland Park, Kansas

Most people have not had competition style BBQ, it's heavily seasoned, almost overly seasoned if you're not used to it. Unlike Texas style they use a multitude of woods like hickory, mesquite on top of the usual oak. The weather was nice, so I assumed coming on a Monday would abe less busy than a Sunday, aka school night, but I was wrong. Packed for my party of 7 adults and 3 kids. We waited 30 minutes and also placed an order to go. Service was good, friendly, helpful, fast. They have good systems. Probably from the chef's background. Prices were pretty good, but the portions on some items were lacking. I like how many regions go by weight as my to go portions were lighter than my dine in portions for the same items. They are sauce heavy here, ketchup/molasses based really adds maybe a little too much hickory and overwhelms the smoked meat. Over time you realize it's a pretty corporate place with multiple locations and an entire C Suite. To me the best joints have humble roots and are owner operated because if the food isn't good branding, operations, etc matter alot less. Lean brisket was dry, fatty was closer to lean. Decent smoke ring, but bland seasoning. Lacking enough salt to create a proper bark, and considering the mismatched halves is a sign of overtrimming, not enough of a fat cap to properly protect it over the hours. Burnt ends were candy sweet and not my favorite. I've really come to prefer the focus on high quality meats like Prime and high end farms like Creekstone and Snake River. I found the midtown location to be a little better in many aspects. Angus is cool, but maybe focus on Prime meats. Ribs were excellent, a little lean on the meat. It really takes the smoke. The wings were good, you can tell they are brined, but the chipotle bbq sauce wasn't hitting. Crispy cauli bites were a little greasy and not appealing. Onion straws were small and not substantial. Chopped salad was balanced. Wedge used ranch and not blue cheese dressing, and the crispness of tomatoes is lost when they roast it. Good potato salad, baked beans were meaty and sweet. Amazing fries and kettle cooked chips were highlights as both of those travelled well. Chipotle sausage was bland in that it wasn't chedder jalapeno. Pulled pork lacked the depth of flavors, so something was lost in the shredding. No sign of the money muscle, a little scrappy. The burger's were good, but a little one dimensional as they don't mix chuck/ ribeye, sirloin, etc. Mac & cheese was oily. Pork belly was a little rubbery. Dessert Trio was great for sharing and a highlight that saved some of the meals failures. Q39 gets praise amongst many local spots due to what they do well, but from a taste, texture and appearance perspective it's mid and objectively compared to the BBQ greats they aren't going after the areas that matter most. Decor of the store is nice, almost fancy. Aside from the top spots locally I find that other regions care more. It's classic restaurant BBQ and not competition. Good for corporate meals, large parties, out of towners, elevated casual menu. Since my sister now lives in KC I'll be visiting from Socal regularly, but I'll probably go to the midtown location if I do decide on Q39 over places like LC's, Gate's, Joe's, Chef J, Slaps. read more

Apparently we were supposed to have a reservation. We arrived 20 minutes before close and they sat us anyway (party of 2). Thank You! We're from out of state. This meal was fantastic! I would strongly recommend dinner here. Whatever the sandwich is that's a brisket French dip...one of the best things I've ever eaten. It comes with a cup of horseradish aioli (see image) or on the sandwich already. We chose to have it on the side because we weren't sure how it would affect the flavor. It IS the flavor. ALL the flavors work together to create this masterpiece of flavor. I could eat this every week for the rest of my life. Mac and cheese was fantastic. The fries and the chipotle ketchup were fantastic. Delicious! The other sandwich (see images) was also very good. Everything about our meal was fantastic. Of note: there are servers (need to tip) as opposed to a place like Joe's where there are no servers. read more

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They were very busy but we were seated immediately. It was a busy noisy restaurant. Full of people chatting on a Friday afternoon. There should probably be more sound dampening measures in the restaurant for greater enjoyment. We just got in town and were ravenous. We ordered nachos to share. This was really good. I didn't get pictures but I got a spicy margarita. I didn't feel the heat from the jalapeno. It felt like a regular margarita with a slice of jalapeno in it. I would have liked it better if they would have pounded the jalapeno a little to let the spice come through For our lunch, we ordered pick2. To share between the hubs and I. We ordered brisket, sausage and added grilled pork. We ordered apple slaw and potato salad to share Brisket was tender. Both of us couldn't appreciate the sausage - just that the spices weren't what we were expecting. Grilled pork belly was to die for . We ordered apple slaw and potato salad as sides The apple slaw was a little disappointing for me. My grouse is simply if you want to name something apple slaw. The apple in it should shine through. Tasted like regular slaw - without the taste of apple. Overall, decent. I would come back if we were in the area. Have to mention our very nice server- chloe and I think Ben was his name. Thank you for being attentive. read more

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Our first time here. Incredible food. Elaine was an awesome waitress. Tender brisket. Melt in your mouth ribs. Delicious burnt ends. Baked beans to die for. read more

Q39 South - Barbeque Near Me - Overland Park, Kansas

Arrived about 12:30 and the place was comfortably busy, but we were seated fairly quickly. Our lovely server, Patrick, took our drink orders and then came back for our food orders pretty quick. The food came out so fast! And was very tasty. Would definitely recommend Q39! read more

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Just stopped in for a Saturday lunch; we'd only been to the midtown location so we were eager to try out this location. The decor is basically the same as midtown, but we were seated by the competition trophies, which only increased our anticipation. We were the 3rd party at the hostess station when we walked in, but still got a seat within 35 seconds. Our server Phil was everything you could want- prompt, clear & courteous, and congenial. We ordered 2 apps, which appeared within 5 minutes. The wings were fresh and tender, and the cauliflower bites were hot & crisp. Yum! My husband ordered angus brisket & burnt ends competition platter with seasonal veg, and cucumber & onion salad. I got the Q burger with pork belly bacon & crispy fried onions. I don't really have adjectives to describe how delicious our food was- it was just perfect! You know how food photography makes food look so amazing? Ok- our food was exactly the way you'd want food photography to taste. Was it better than midtown? Maybe... but we only get to Q39 every 6 months or so, so I'm not sure. Suffice it to say that I was disappointed to see that this location 'only' 4.5 stars. I think it deserves 5 or 6 stars! When you stop in, ask for Phil! And make sure make sure to stop by soon. read more

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Usually Q39 is Awesome BUT this order was door dashed from the Overland Park location. This order didn't come with the q39 backing. The ribs were overdone and dry. The chicken was a true wonder dry and the old tasting, tough to eat. I always get sauce on the side so I can see the meat it irritated out stomach after eating so that definitely didn't make me happy for the price I paid. The brisket was moist to easy to chew had nice smoke flavor. The burnt ends were highly chewy but moist and easy to pull apart once dipped in sauce they were nice. The Mac n cheese wasn't nothing spectacular this time.. I was kinda disappointed because I was looking forward to great bbq. All in all this location gets 3 stars because they packed my food nicely and added everything needed more than enough sauce and plasticware. Everything was good temp when delivered because of packing so that's greatly appreciated. read more

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Random Saturday afternoon visiting my sister and needed food We called to be sure they offered the kids meals as you cant order them through the online site . The person on the phone was helpful and kind. We ordered a combination plate to try the ribs, brisket and smoked chicken and fries. My sister had salmon with fries . We ordered Mac and cheese as a side got my niece and she loved it. Overall it was good BBQ. Tender. Sauce was okay, we asked for it on the side but it also came on top. They clearly do a lot of orders and it doesn't have a lot of smoky/grill flavor so not the best BBQ I've had but still a good one! read more

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Ali was our server, he was great and very attentive! Food was great, but the service was better. Loved it! read more

Sunday early dinner meal here was good. We both got the brisket meal and you get about 4-5 burnt ends and 3 large pieces of cut brisket, along with two sides. We thought the brisket was very good, but wished the burnt ends had been crispier (& more of them). Sides of fries, beans and cold salad were good, nothing special. Prices seem awfully high for the portions, and it would be nice to get some toast with your meal like many bbq places around town serve. I also wanted to try the ribs, so I paid $5 for one tiny pork rib that was pretty tough, definitely not fall off the bone or worth $5. All in all it is a nice restaurant with good service and good food. I definitely prefer Joes or Smokehouse BBQ, but it's nice to try something different. The menu has lots of great options and I'll prob try a sandwich next time. They have a Z Man knock off sandwich that looked good. read more

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At first I was worried they would not seat me because I was dining alone and did not want to sit at the bar. However, they did find me a table. I ordered a sweet tea, but the refill was unsweetened. That was a bit unfortunate. Overall the food was good. I really like the brisket and burnt ends. Mac and cheese was kinda bland, but the street corn was top notch. read more

Q39 South - Barbeque Near Me - Overland Park, Kansas

Went for lunch today and I wish I had taken pics. Certainly not my first time to queue 39 but I did try to new dishes for me ... we had the French fry poutine as a shared appetizer, soooo good! French fries, brisket, gravy, cheese, curds, salsa Verde - yum!!!! then I had the chicken griller sandwich, which was a chicken sandwich with provolone cheese, barbecue sauce, bacon, jam, and sliced chicken. It was on a buttered toast, type of bread. While I'm typically not a heavy sauce person, the only thing I would change is to add a little more sauce to the sandwich. I would order both items again. And I wish I recall our waitresses name, she was super efficient and friendly! read more

Makenzi is the best waitress ever!!!!! The food was amazing and the portions were delicious!!! read more

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Six of us came here for dinner on a weekday. We had a 6:45pm reservation. They seated us on time. Many were waiting. Place was packed but a well-oiled machine. Food was coming out of the kitchen constantly. Tables were turning continuously. The reputation had me salivating. We started with the wings and pork belly. I wished we had gotten two ordered of those wings! The waiter recommended the chipotle and they were awesome! A few of us were worried they would be too spicy but they were actually sweet! I got the pork ribs, Cole slaw, and baked beans. Also we split a Mac and cheese. Omg. Those ribs were life changing. I still think about them. They fell off the bone and were delicious. I thought about getting them again before I left but ran out of time. I will get them again next trip! The Cole slaw was ok and the beans very good. read more

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