I had a brisket sandwich with bbq bean side that was simply succulent!…read moreWe sat outside under cover and Mitch came out to talk with us for several minutes. My friend Gerry enjoyed a few chicken thighs with coleslaw side. Anyone visiting the Cranberry Township area must try Mitch's smoked food.

Okay, I love BBQ, and so I really wanted this place to be great. It's close to me, and came highly…read morerecommended (friends and Yelp). Unfortunately, my experience was not great...not totally awful, but there is lots of room for improvement. I stopped in around 1:00 on a Saturday, and it was still kind of hard to park in their tiny lot. To a person, the staff all seemed annoyed to be there, and that kind of flavored my experience. They have lots of interesting items on their menu for a BBQ place - pork buns, etc. - but for my first meal I went with the basics. I ordered a brisket sandwich, the mac-n-cheese, and a coke. I was given a number to put on my table, and then sat down. The sandwich was soon delivered, but no side. When I asked about my mac-n-cheese I was told "it's coming later" in a less than friendly tone. The brisket was a bit dry and chewy, and there was nothing else on the sandwich. The mac-n-cheese was far less impressive. This was not a scoop of grandma's baked goodness, but something more institutional...basically boiled pasta with a bland and watery sauce. Everyone can have a bad day, so I will likely give Mitch's another shot, but I was not happy during my first visit.

My husband I were both sick with same symptoms after eating here. I have Serve Safe Certification…read moreand if I had to guess, these folks aren't keeping their food a proper safe temps. I believe we had Clostridium perfringens. I had a bad feeling when I saw food in case. We should have just left.

We came across Muddy Creek BBQ while rerouting around traffic on I-79, and it ended up being a…read moregreat surprise. The moment you walk in, you notice how clean and well-kept the place is. It has that old-school, family-run feel where you can tell they truly care about what they do. The woman behind the counter was friendly and walked us through the menu. The sides all looked great -- even the green beans caught my eye, which says a lot. The portions are massive in the best way. I ordered an extra small baked beans, red-skinned potato salad, mac and cheese, five-bean salad, and a chicken leg and breast. That "extra small" meal lasted me from Friday evening through Sunday breakfast. Great food, generous portions, clean dining area, and people who take pride in their work. Definitely worth stopping if you're anywhere near I-79. They don't take AmEx but the bbq sauce makes up for it !

Great BBQ. Try to get there before they sell out of the good stuff. Had the brisket (moist) and the…read morepulled pork with beans and cheesy potatoes. So good that I bought dinner for tonight as well.

This place is GREAT! We got a 3 meat platter with 3 sides and a smoked bologna sandwich…read more Everything had great flavor. Zero complaints. I compare it to authentic BBQ I've had in the south. Each meat was moist and had just enough smoke flavor. Nothing was drenched in bbq sauce (it was on the side... although nothing needed it). And the side dishes?... they are NOT an afterthought. We had smoked mushrooms, beans and slaw. Each had a little flavor twist from the chef (I'm not going to give it away). Excellent. The service was very welcoming and attentive. Think Midwest nice. There was a constant flow of customers and everyone was greeted by the staff with small talk that just resulted in a very nice atmosphere to sit and enjoy your food! If you are looking for true BBQ, I would definitely suggest coming here... even if it's a bit of a drive for you. It's the best around Northeast Ohio imho.

The restaurant's appearance makes it feel like you're in someone's home, which was such a great…read morefeeling when we arrived! The waitress was very kind and did a great job throughout our time there! We got a 1/2 lb. of the pulled chicken, a 1/2 lb. of the beef brisket, 1/2 a rack of the baby back ribs, & a side of curly fries. The ribs were absolutely delicious--fall off the bone and very juicy! Definitely my favorite out of the meats we ordered! The chicken and brisket were a bit dry for my liking, but their yummy bbq sauce really helped with that. I was a little disappointed that nothing had a smokey flavor, and I honestly just assumed the food would have been smoked by the name of the restaurant but I'm pretty sure it wasn't. Not a big deal though, I shouldn't have assumed! All else aside, they've got pretty good food and I would definitely recommend the ribs!!!

This review is a little old, from July 2025. We got the…read morehonor of trying this bbq truck during the Healthy Ellwood IRT and everyone loved it!! Brisket Sandwich 10/10 Brisket was fantastic!! Juicy and tender. The barbecue sauce was also very yummy. I almost went up to get a second one it was so good.

The food is amazing, especially the Cajun Catfish! All the ladies that work there are incredibly…read morenice. Great place to eat.

Best BBQ I have ever had. All the sides were delicious. Service was friendly and speedy.read more

Delighted to find this place in western Pennsylvania near the Ohio border. Wonderful barbecue,…read moreplenty of options, reasonable prices and wonderful waitresses. While I was here, someone ordered 20 racks of ribs to go! Our waitress Nina knew everything about the menu and refilled my coffee before it ever got empty, about five times! The chili looked to be very watery, but was very flavorful and I wouldn't change a thing about it!

The owner is the cook now and her cooking sucks can never get anything right over cooked bacon,food…read moreno good any more it was way better when she was never around and had a cook that knows how to cook , it comes down to if she's drunk or not when she cooking and let me tell you she sick a lot too I bet there alot of code violations there too , was there eating and the female bathroom backed up and went all in the dining room could not eat she never try to give our money back or a discount for it. She treats her employees like slavery wonder why she's short staffed do not go there there alot better places go down the street three minutes to Kelley's way better food

I would've given this place 5 stars because honestly, I loved almost everything about it. The…read moreatmosphere, the music, the cherry bourbon, and especially the food were outstanding. I ended up taking my meal to-go and ate it later -- absolutely delicious. Unfortunately, the bartender completely changed the experience for me. She was a redhead working the bar around 7:30 PM, and from the moment I sat down, she was noticeably unwelcoming. I was literally the only person sitting at the bar, yet she barely checked on me, offered no conversation, and honestly came across with an attitude the entire time. As someone who has worked in the bartending industry myself and who travels often visiting different restaurants and bars, hospitality matters. A bartender sets the tone for the entire experience, especially for solo guests. Sitting alone at a bar can already feel awkward enough, and a warm, welcoming attitude goes a long way. I still tipped her generously despite the experience, because that's just who I am, but management should really pay attention to how guests are being treated behind the bar. It's disappointing because I truly loved the place itself and wanted to give it a full 5 stars. With better customer interaction from the bartender, this place would easily deserve it. The day I was there tonight, which was May 18th 2026. I arrived about 730 and left about 845.

Its a nice place probably for a drink and an appetizer, but even than the spinach dip is not it!…read moreThe Brussels was gross. My ribs were good. Not enough for me to visit again. The cheesy patatoes, no, I wasn't empressed by the food.

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.

Was working on the ambulance from Cambria County, Pennsylvania, when we stumbled upon this…read moreincredible BBQ spot! And guess what? The Philly brisket was absolutely mind-blowing, and the coleslaw? Fantastic beyond words!