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    Steamboat BBQ

    4.3 (1.1k reviews)
    Closed 11:00 am - 7:00 pm
    Updated 3 months ago

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    STEAMBOAT BBQ ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Outdoor seating
    Good for groups

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    Rib Tip Meal  Rib Tips & Fries
    Michael G.

    First time in went with the Rib tip w/fries. Customer service at front was fine and the food came out without any delay. Flavor was there, Good smoke, tips definitely had some good size bones so didn't have that chew thru tip grizzle's I'm personally looking for. But again the meat itself was Good. On top of a nice bed of fries. I look forward to returning and trying some more of the menu. Interior just fine and it's building that great aged smoked scent a good bbq house we all love. I wish these guys success.

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    Lan N.

    After all these years, their rib tips are still superior. The pound of rib tips and fries is enough for 2 people. It's a lot of food! The rib tips literally fall apart. I like tendons and these tendons are so tender and soft. The sauce is good too. There's a lot of fries and they don't get that soggy either. We got 1/2 lb of brisket too. It was a little dry, but it still pretty soft. The sauce we got was the firebox and it's sooo good! It's spicy too! But very well flavored. We got the corn and Cole slaw. The corn is pretty good. The Cole slaw is okay.

    2 meat plate - pulled pork, brisket, southwest corn, potato salad
    Teresa M.

    What an accidental surprise our Saturday turned into that led us to eating a Steamboat BBQ. My husband, myself and my best friend were trying to eat at another restaurant. When we got there it was a 45 minute wait and decided against waiting that long. My husband and best friend were craving red meat, so I suggested to potentially find a bbq place. They liked that idea. So pulled up Yelp, typed in bbq and we found steamboat. Without reading the reviews - we went which I'm glad! A lot of people are saying that you can't eat in the restaurant, but you can. There's just limited seating - very small area. Bar style seating. My friend got the 3 meat plate - brisket, pulled pork, and ribs. He loved everything. All the meat was so tender, and the ribs fell off the bone. He also got the brisket chili which he said was just ok. He loved the sides of beans and potato salad. My husband got the 3 meat plat as well - pulled pork, brisket, rib tips, potato salad and coleslaw. He also loved his meal and said how excited he was that we have such a great bbq restaurant so close to us! I had the 2 meat plate - pulled pork, brisket, southwest corn, and potato salad. DELICIOUS! Their bbq sauce is incredible! The meat was so tender, the southwest salad had a nice kick of heat to it, the potato salad is just so dang good. The bacon they had on special was also perfect. The sweet and savory combo was so satisfying. Their cornbread? YUM!!!!!!!! One of the best I've had! That's made with love :) The fried pickles - I wish they would make the seasoning less salty. The Cajun spices are SO GOOD!!!! But man after a handful you're getting the salt sweats. They have perfected the fried pickle by having the pickle thin enough with the batter that you can bite into it and the batter won't come off with your bite. Perfectly fried, perfect pickle choice, but i hope they consider changing up their spice mix to have less salt. That's the only reason I wouldn't order those consistently. Overall, we loved this place. We're so happy to have such a high quality bbq place so close to us!! Until next time!

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    Thea H.

    I have been coming here for about six years now and it never disappoints. If you are looking for some mouthwatering BBQ - Steamboat BBQ is the place to go! The food here just melts in your mouth when you eat it - my personal favorite is go with the brisket and burnt ends - you cannot go wrong. The staff is always friendly and the restaurant smells heavenly with the scent of fresh BBQ. I also like that they give the option of purchasing larger portions of their barbeque sauces. My personal favorites are the butler's tribute and apple bourbon. The menu is a wide variety so there is defiantly a place where there is something for everyone.

    Pulled chicken and fried pickles
    Steve N.

    Best BLT I have ever had . Very friendly and efficient staff . Generous portions . Fountain Drinks or cooler beverages drinks available. Order at the counter and when it's not busy they bring your order to the table . Also they clear the table when you are finished. So it's like fast food that goes the extra mile . Plus it's an outstanding BBQ that is cooked fresh .

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    The sauce is delicious and rib tips were meaty and tender. Nice portion for the price. Will definitely be returning!

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    7 months ago

    Delicious food ever time ! The only thing is I don't like the styrofoam containers they put the food in for catering

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    The food is great. Very authentic bbq. Will go again for sure. Try the ribs. My wife enjoyed the ribs too.

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    Sorry never tried it But everything I've tried is pretty good there's a place called Priscilla's also in Hanover Park and I hear the cat fish is very good there they specialize in so it's actually really really good

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