Ordered pickup from here on a Friday night before the rush. We ended up getting there early enough…read morethat we decided to stay and eat there, as tables were open. Online ordering was very easy and the food was ready right on time! We got the smoked pork shoulder sandwich platter with coleslaw and corn bread bites and the spicy chicken breast sandwich platter with baked beans and Mac & Cheese. The buns they use for these sandwiches are a great texture and hold up well to the amount of meat and sauce that you want on a BBQ sandwich. It never felt soggy, which is rare around the area. The pork was flavorful with a very fine shred. I wouldn't say the chicken was spicy as said on the menu, but more peppered. The real star is the bbq sauce because it comes out warm and is thin enough to pour but has enough texture to stick to the meat. Went well with everything from the meats, to the Mac & Cheese, to the corn bread bites. The corn bread bites were the stand out side, kind of like a hush puppy. Would recommend at least one person in your group gets them. I even liked them topped with the baked beans. Overall, very tasty food and nice people working. After hearing so many great things about this place over the years, it's about time I got there. Lived up to all the hype!

First I should say I judge a barbecue joint by its ribs. That's it. I have had barbecue all over…read morethe country and smoke a mean rib myself. These ribs were as good as any I've had around the country, and better than most. Some places brag about "fall of the bone tender." To me that is overcooked. Ribs should be "fairly easily coaxed off the bone tender. The need a little bit of chew to them or the are too dry. Smokey Jon's ribs were just right. Now the rest. The barbecue beans were very good. I put a little brisket burnt ends in when I make them. That would have improved these to top notch. I usually shy away from barbecue joint mac and cheese but I ordered it here. Hey, I'm in Wisconsin. It's got to be at least ok. It was better than just ok. It had a generous amount of cheese and the symtickiness that good Mac and cheese must have. For my taste, it had too much garlic. I'm a big garlic fan. When I see a recipe that says "one clove of garlic," I figure it's a misprint and they meant "one head of garlic." Here, they used powdered garlic, and I feel like the amount they used covered up the natural sweetness of the cheese. The ambiance of the place was spot on. I am visiting Madison, from Oregon (Go Ducks!) Driving by the place it looks like they've got to have at least passible 'cue. Inside it was classic back woods barbecue chic. "Log cabin" looking interior walls, red and white checkered plastic table cloths, and great old school blues on the sound system. Is this place perfect? No, won't get that until you pass through the Pearly Gates. But it's about as good as your going to get anywhere else, unless you come over to my back yard on 4th of July.

The food was EXCELLENT. I had the Blackened Blues. Wonderful combination of brisket, bacon and…read moreblue cheese crumbles. Host greeted us with smile and welcoming voice. We felt like we belonged. Server was amazing. Great balance of friendliness and checking in without feeling overbearing. It was our first time but definitely won't be our last.

We've been to both the Verona and DeForest location. Food and service are great at both locations!…read more I like that Verona allows reservations but DeFroest does not and it fills up quick on a Friday night and parking is limited. Friday night fish fry IS A MUST!!! It is such a value and one of the best fish fry's we've had. I love that you have so many choices for sides and your not just stuck with fries and slaw. Verona also has a great outdoor space as well. We're hoping at some point they will branch out to McFarland, Monona or east Madison as it's about a 30 minute drive for us to get to any of there locations. They are such a hit, I can not imagine them not being successful at yet another location.

Edit: The manager saw my review and instantly addressed my concerns. I appreciate that level of…read moreattentive service and immediate resolution. They claim they can only sit a certain number of people every 15 minutes, even when there's tons of open and available seating. They do not prioritize their customers or their experience. Do not recommend.

Food was great, we came for mother's day brunch and they had some great menu options. Our server…read morewas Avery I believe and she was very attentive and friendly. Will definitely be back!

Very average Korean bbq. Acceptable but not wow. The japchae was actually quite good surprisingly…read more The pickled radish is my favorite. The biggest issue with this place is that the meat is lacking in quality. The beef bulgogi we got was like 50% fat and 50% meat which was disappointing. No one wants to eat a bowl of chewy fat. The pork was slightly better in this regard and the chicken was definitely better but the overall quality of the meat was poor. You order whatever you want on your phone through a QR code and the staff bring it to your table very quickly. Service was great, very attentive and friendly staff. Although there aren't a bunch of Korean bbq options in Madison, I still wouldn't return here.

For being a KBBQ restaurant in Madison, it was pretty good! Apex Grill is an all you can eat…read moreself-grill KBBQ spot located on State Street. For the price of $34 pp, the variety and quality of food you get is decent. The QR ordering system is easy to use and there is quite a variety of food to choose from. I would say the staff is not overly friendly but not rude either, which was the only slightly odd thing that I found. Other than that, it's a nice place to get KBBQ with friends if you are craving it and in the area! I would come back (:

Great location and friendly staff. This visit was however an unfortunate miss. The brisket…read more(ordered Moist) was dry and chewy, as was the pulled pork. The ribs were just okay. Mission BBQ locations generally provide a consistently good experience and I wouldn't be apprehensive to coming back, but today's $23 meal was not very good. Posting here in case others experience the same with this particular location.

Great food and a great team…read more The staff was nice and personable. And the food was excellent. I will go back!

Best BBQ in Madison. The rib tips are my favorite but all of the meats are fantastic. I've been…read morecoming here for a few years now and the food is always on point.

Food truck at the park, it was Very good BBQ ribs, the sides i had were beans and slaw, the slaw…read morewas a bit runny for my liking.

We wound up at City Barbeque after finding out Dave's didn't have mozzarella sticks yet, cause it…read morewas conveniently located right next door :D. It looked pretty popular with a decent number of people dining in and a bunch of others picking up orders. The girl at the counter was super friendly and helpful because I had no idea how to order lol. She made a few recommendations and even helped adjust my random items into a combo for us. Prices are fair, ordered 3 meats and 2 sides for like ~$50. We got ribs, brisket, and pulled pork along with cornbread and mac and cheese, and it came with a fountain drink. Food came out pretty quickly, we didn't have to wait long. One thing I thought was fun was the bell by the door that you can ring if you had a good experience. We rang it on the way out and got a bunch of cheers from inside haha. The ribs were big, meaty, and cooked well. The brisket wasn't really my favorite, and the pulled pork was a little hit or miss since some bites were way saltier than others. We tried both the mild and spicy bbq sauces, and the spicy wasn't too spicy. Overall, a perfectly solid casual bbq spot.

Honestly, a solid BBQ option on the west side of Madison. I can tell I don't get out much anymore…read morewith how shocked I am by lunch prices. Not just here, but everywhere, really. I think my pulled pork sandwich, two sides (cole slaw and fries) and a drink pushed $17. That's more than I prefer to spend on lunch, but I was going out with some work friends and felt like treating myself. And it was, indeed, a treat! The pulled pork was very good - not overly fatty or anything. Good flavor. I tried the "original" and "sweet city" sauces - both were very good and not overpowering. The fries were good - a little greasy (but "good greasy" if there is such a thing). The creamy cole slaw confused me. It was a bit dry. I know, right? How is creamy cole slaw dry? I'm not sure if it's always like this, or maybe it was off the top of the batch and the "creamy" and dripped to lower parts. Don't get me wrong - it tasted good. We'll see how it is next time I'm there! Overall, a good BBQ stop. The pulled pork sandwich will be a standard order there, but I'm sure I'll venture out to some other dishes to see what they have to offer!

Visited Marie's for the first time for lunch on Saturday. Heard lots of great things from friends…read moreabout the food they were serving. Upon entrance, you're greeted by nice staff. The venue is a bit small, so seating is limited. I tried the pork chop meal with fries and ordered some à la carte lemon pepper wings as well. The food was delicious. Cooked well and the volume of food was worth the price. Would recommend!

There's not a ton of seating so I decided to get my food to go. They have a fabulous deal for poor…read morestudents like me, it was like $6 for two nice pieces of fried chicken, mac and cheese, and a corn bread muffin. Staff is friendly and it did not take long to get my order. I definitely recommend this place to anyone looking for comfort food! Don't mind the bite I took lmao