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    Russell's BBQ

    4.6 (36 reviews)
    Closed 11:00 am - 7:00 pm

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    AJ M.

    This is a place that you would consider the middle of nowhere but the food is unexpectedly good. Now the bbq I am a snob that goes to Terry Blacks and other elite bbq joints. But for where we were at this is good not great. But I came on here to talk about how elite the wings are. They are smoked then crispy with elite choices of sauce. Wings are an absolute must order.

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    Madelyn C.

    The best BBQ I've ever had!!!! Will definitely be making more trips to come back. We tried a little bit of everything and loved it ALL!

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    Tim S.

    Take my money Russell! Probably the best BBQ in NWPA! Picked up some catering. Employees were friendly and easy to work with. Original sauces were awesome. Good smoked meats and tasty sides. All compliments from our party!

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    J W.

    I did not expect BBQ this good HERE. It's not in-Texas good, or in-StL good, or in-Carolina good, but it's in-Linesville amazing! Got the Doomsday - the 12-person meal, the first one they've *ever* served for eat-in. It satisfied, plus a good amount extra. I somewhat of a meat-smoker myself, and not too shabby if I do say so. So, my measure is always just in comparison to my own... Ribs: better than mine, pretty perfect. Pulled pork: As good as mine, but different. Very good. Brisket: A little dry. Then again mine tends to be dry too. So... about as good as mine, but that's not necessarily great. Chicken: Very tasty, very dry. Turkey: I've never done it, me likey. Sides were generous and very tasty as well. We sampled all the sauces, and they were good but I'd prefer a little more HEAT. So, all-in-all I'd TOTALLY recommend this if you're in the Pymatuning area! It's worth maybe even a 30-40 minute drive. We don't get to this area often, but if we do we will definitely be back!

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    2 months ago

    Great food. Friendly service. Wide verity of sauce. Was pretty busy when we were there but food was delicious

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    The brisket was really tough and the fries weren't done. The Cole slaw was good. Would not recommend.

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    Had there barnyard fries. Wasn't really impressed. The brisket really didn't have any smoke flavor. A little disappointed.

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    3 years ago

    Best bbq I've had, sides are average but the meat and sauces are kicking ....... Very plain sides..... just get the meat

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    2 years ago

    Quality food,(pulled pork, pork and beans,Mac & cheese, chicken Cole slaw) convenient, reasonably priced. Catered.

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    2 years ago

    The food was fantastic and the service was excellent. I will for sure be coming again

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    3 years ago

    Delicious bbq. Will definitely be going back! Love the brisket and the sauce's. You will not be disappointed!

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    4 years ago

    At long last a great BBQ restaurant in Northern PA. We lack BBQ in the north and our Southern cousins would rate this high. Delicious!

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    Great food and friendly staff. Many different types of barbecue, sauces, and sides. It's definitely worth the trip!

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    Thank you Kristina for your business and kind review!

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    3.5(190 reviews)
    36.9 mi
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    Great decor and vibe inside. Food is delicious and they have a fun list of events! Check it out!read more

    Years ago we saw the show that centered around under dog bbq. Finally we made it here after our…read morelast visit to Erie when we found the location we went to was closed. Walking in I didn't get that bbq vibe right off the bat. Sure there were some sauces and ribs for sale but I was kind of left wondering if this was a bbq place. Our waiter / cook/ bartender had us seated in the wide open dining area and drinks moving in no time, we placed our food order shortly afterwards. The misses got the nachos, the chips were probably the best part of the dish, the queso was on the bland side and the chicken ... well some was tender and some really not so much. Kind of in impressed. The little yelper was down for her usual tenders, there was two large hand breaded tenders in the basket, and some fries. The tender breading wasn't a hit with her but that chicken was better than the nachos meat. After some peeling she ate it. The fries though, definitely could have used a little more time down, the weren't really crispy and had a hot sog to them. I got the smoked wings. Hellfire and rust belt. Of the two rubs the rust belt was the sweetest and overall best , but I'm a fan of spice and the hellfire was definitely the winner. The chicken wings had the same Kind of inconsistency . Some were perfectly cooked, others a bit dry. But their bleu cheese really was the standout for me. As a top wing reviewer in 2025 I've had a lot of wings and bleu cheese. This I would probably give a 7/10. Definitely saved the day with the wings. Underdog was a bit underwhelming but service really saved the day here. He was attentive, helpful And overall just great. The food however, definitely not what we had hoped for.

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    A true and tasty delight! We make it a point to plan a day trip to this brewery - that's how good…read morethe beer is and how lovely the atmosphere is! Whether it's cold outside and you can cozy up inside of the incredible rustic yet architecturally rich environment and take in some bluegrass or roam outside among the sprawling areas, you're gonna be comfortable and enchanted. I've never tried a beer here that wasn't top notch. My hubby, who is an IPA enthusiast, was crazy over many of the IPAs, while I loved seeing a perfectly done Kolch on the menu, in addition to a great Pils and some darker favorites too. There is a modest yet deeply satisfying menu that includes a homemade pretzel shaped like the logo of the brewery along with pierogis and many burgers. If you sit outside it will be hard to resist the sandwiches which you can smell and watch cooking. The location is very convenient to Pymatuning State Park, especially the Jamestown facilities or Ohio/Andover facilities. It's a short and direct drive over to I-79 so this is a very accessible place if you're traveling from or between Erie and Pittsburgh. While I've not tried the adjoining winery yet it will be part of the itinerary next time, as it was equally inviting! I cannot wait to return. Highly recommend!

    Beer flight I had was very good. Brisket sandwich for lunch was excellent! Nice to see a place…read morelike this in Jamestown now. Plus they have music!

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