Federal Hill Smokehouse absolutely lives up to the hype. From the moment you walk in, you're…read moregreeted by a welcoming atmosphere and the incredible aroma of authentic barbecue. The meats were perfectly smoked tender, juicy, and packed with flavor without being overpowered by sauce. The sides were just as impressive and tasted homemade, and the staff was friendly, attentive, and happy to answer questions. Portions were generous, and the quality of the food made every bite worth it. If you're looking for outstanding barbecue with excellent service, Federal Hill Smokehouse is a must-visit. I'll definitely be back!

Back again and killer like usual ... got two 3 meat combos ... sausage, brisket and turkey…read more Picked up a T-shirt for my oldest

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.

Best BBQ I've ever had!!!! Service was incredible and the atmosphere was welcoming and homey. The…read morebrand was clear and the pictures on the wall from the show really made it all feel like such a family and team effort. The history behind this place is inspiring and seeing it still owning its roots and going strong still feels great to support! Wish I was able to get a sweatshirt in my size but unfortunately when I went they no longer had mediums because they were getting a new screen printer. Anytime I'm in the area I WILL be back! The food is just too great to miss!!!!!!

Outstanding food. We got the Cowboy Caviar as an appetizer; this is baked beans with bits of ALL…read morethe amazing meats they cook. The flavor is smoky and rich, and they were possibly some of the best baked beans I have ever eaten. I also had a pulled pork and mac and cheese sandwich, which was also excellent. There is seating both indoors and out, with a bar outside and a beautiful view of the lake. You can walk straight out to the sandy beach from the back patio. Atmosphere is fun and chill. It's a really great place to doend a summer evening. We watched the sunset from our table. There was a large event when I visited so the wait for food was pretty long, but it was worth waiting for. The servers were super nice, good drinks, good vibes. This pitmaster knows what they're doing! (If you want brisket, go early before it sells out)

I am a huge brisket person. If someone yells brisket. I come running. And this place is no…read moredifferent. The sandwich was delicious. And I knew by the name in the door. That the bbq would be amazing. And it sure was. I sat outside and was greeted with a smile. I was informed of things in the menu. But honestly. My mind was made up before I got seated. The housemaid chips tasted great.

On the former site of Underdog BBQ is Outlaw Barbecue…read more I thought GPS was taking me to Underdog (which I had reviewed a few years ago). I walked in and immediately noticed a difference. Where were the butcher block tables? I asked if the restaurant was under new ownership ... yes and today was opening day. Aught oh ... Of course there were some glitches. No biggies. My "chicken fingers/french fries only" guest ordered the mac and cheese. I ordered the house salad, 1/2 rack, and cornbread. Head lettuce was the main component of the salad. The Chipotle salad dressing had some unexpected zing. The 1/2 rack was seasoned well. The additional bbq sauce was chilled from the fridge so was a mismatch to the hot ribs. A steak knife would have made it easier to cut the ribs apart. The mac and cheese was over the top delicious. My 8 yr companion actually went and told the chef how good it was ... then ordered 3 servings for takeout. It was packaged for the 2 hr trip back to Pittsburgh. So once they get over opening glitches, this restaurant will be a destination for bbq. Looking forward to bring my 8 yr old companion's family back for more mac and cheese and ribs.

Fast, friendly service. Place is clean and welcoming. Food was good! We left with our bellies full…read moreand leftovers for later! Even our grumpy teens approved. Fair prices, too! Yes, this is in the location where there used to be a different BBQ place. Sounds like its a totally different business. The person who gave this place a one star review solely because he didn't read the signs literally EVERYWHERE indicating the change in business ownership and then walked out miffed, without having even eaten at the restaurant, shouldn't be allowed to give reviews. Entitled much, bruh?

Overpriced disappointment, this bbq gave me the blues! It actually made me sick to my stomach. The…read moreMac & cheese tasted like it was days old the ribs were parboiled and grilled and the pulled pork was just gross mush. No bbq sauce, not even hot. No wonder they had no line at the bbq and blues festival. Save your money

Amazing casual BBQ spot! The mac and cheese is thick and creamy, and they have a Piggy Mac which…read moretops the mac and cheese with delicious and saucy pulled pork. The ribs are tender and fall off the bone. They also have chicken, which I personally did not try but I have heard great things about!

We've used Weidner BBQ for our family reunions for 5+ years now. They are tops in all…read morecategories...communication, recommendations for order size, timing of delivery, and QUALITY of main dishes and sides. This is a fantastic business run by wonderful people.

I'm conflicted about this post but, here goes. Weidners bbq has opened in Eden, NY on route 62 the…read moredriveway before Rayzor. Saturday between noon and 4, Sunday they are at Ruff Relations on Southwestern blvd ( I don't know the hours). Well, the bbq chicken is amazing along with the sides. Everything is so good and it's real food. The people are so friendly. They plan on having some picnic tables when the weather permits.

Excellent to see a brick and mortar restaurant combining these 2 wonderful options…read more The waffles are truly delicious with good options for savory or sweet. Now there are salad options with waffle croutons!!! Some nice beverages to accompany the food. A pineapple upside down cocktail was smooth but not overly sweet. Options for mules, non-alcoholic beverages and soft drinks. Working out a few minor kinks on the first weekend but food was delicious with friendly service.

Everything was sooooo delicious I ate a half rack & the bone literally slipped right out of the…read moremeat, I also ate a couple of sides like cucumber tomatoe salad, & cole slaw. I had a taste of the beef brisket and the flavors were also amazing. The owner Andre hospitality was on point!!! He even got my kiddo fries across the way & had us all laughing I can't wait to come back to Dunkirk for some yummy BBQ....

I don't know what's in the mac & cheese but it along with the brisket and ribs are three for three…read moreitems I've tried that'll justify future 3 hour weekend drives for some more.

Everything is fantastic. The food the service and the price. They used to be a little food truck…read moreand park outside the courthouse at lunch time. Glad they finally got into a building they don't run out of things anymore.

Last time I visited Smokey Martin's in Meadville,Pa.,it was not a very good experience…read more The macaroni and Cheese was absolutely awful and the BBQ beef sandwich was extremely hard to chew,dried out despite the BBQ sauce I had on it and the roll tasted stale...it was very disappointing because usually S.M. is delicious when I have purchased it from their truck at outside events.

I stopped by here a couple of Saturdays ago with my wife. We were taking part in the Lake Erie…read moreWine Country Harvest Event and one of the stops happened to be at Sensory Vineyard which was also at the same location as 7 Sins Brewing. If two things weren't enough they also considered themselves an art house and had lots of paintings hanging up around the building. The inside of this place is pretty large with a large bar off to the left side and then some seating and other things off to the right. As I often do whenever I visit a new brewery I decided to go with a flight here. I actually was able to use my wine tastings on beer here but the size wasn't too good and so I paid the $5 for 4 - 4 oz pours. Since the brewery is named 7 sins, as you would guess some of their beer names are also related to that. So for my 4 beers I went with Gluttony (Stout), Pre-prohibition Porter, Greed (Brown Ale) and Frye PA (IPA). Out of the bunch I enjoyed the Frye Pa with the Gluttony coming in a close second. I also thought that the Greed was pretty good but there was something about the porter which I didn't care for. There wasn't anything wrong with it but my palate just didn't care for it. The bottom line for me is that I would head back here again in the future. I enjoyed most of the beers that I had here and I think that $5 a flight is a steal.

We found this place by accident, I love it!!! It's small and not fancy but the beer is delicious…read moreand the bartender was really nice. We will definitely be back anytime we pass through!