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    Interior fireplace - there were outdoor fire pits also
    Alisa D.

    We were on the road driving through the state and stopped by for dinner. The restaurant had an upscale ranch theme that matched our western vacation vibe. What a treat! I ordered the loaded baked potato topped with burnt ends. It's been 3 weeks since our return to the East Coast and I keep thinking about this meal. It was delicious! I hope to be passing thru again to return to this restaurant.

    Showcasing all of their smoking competition wins.
    Kim F.

    This was such a great restaurant. Samantha, our server, was wonderful! She helped us make our choices and our cup was never empty! The food was delicious. My favorite was the fried okra and baked beans but everything was delicious. Our only complaint was that our platter of meats was not very hot and the brisket was a little dry but everything was still flavorful!

    The exterior entrance/exit!
    Dawn W.

    You must try the Country Fried Ribeye and Okra! Please don't miss it, you will regret ordering anything else, trust me, I did! My best friend ordered it and I envied her every bite!!! Our server Riley was wonderful and friendly too! The atmosphere inside and out is beautiful and welcoming!!

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    Good food, service, and cocktails. The smoky old fashioned was really good. The place is fixed up very nice.

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    Papa's Backyard Barbque - Pulled Pork Dinner with beans and coleslaw

    Papa's Backyard Barbque

    4.7(46 reviews)
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    The scene: kids are hot in the car and have to use the bathroom, we have an hour left to drive…read moreafter a very long, sticky (if delightful) weekend, and mama is HANGRY. Enter Yelp. My kids know the drill, and now that they are big enough to navigate from the front seat, at least one of the them (depending on the weather, time of day, and level of hangry) is willing to be my PIC. "Mahhm! this place looks good! It's a mile off the highway [well-trained, huh?], and it has all different kinds of barbecue. There are 21 reviews and they're, like, almost all five stars!" Then the naysayer speaks up, wanting a lesson in averages- how can it be five stars if not all the reviews are five stars? Such explanation was just long enough to entertain us before pulling under the covered parking (limited, but it exists!) at Papa's Barbecue. Prices are $$ (but what isn't these days, esp. if we're not doing Mickey D's, which... we're not), and the kids both assure me they will eat their whole sandwich. So we order one for each: S has the (small... i.e., regular size) pulled pork sandwich with a side of fried okra, C has the bacon cheeseburger with a side of fried okra, and I have the (small, i.e., regular size) sliced brisket sandwich with a side of sweet potato fries. $26. We enjoyed our wait, as the place (a reno'ed gas station) was cute and clean. I'm not a fan of cutesy- it was not that. It was thoughtfully well-crafted, with the cleanest exterior bathrooms I've ever seen. The kids, during our wait, caught sight of the complimentary ice cream dispenser, and I honestly have no idea how I was able to get out of that one. We took our order to go, after picking up some pickles from the pickle bar, dousing my sandwich in some barbecue sauce on the table, and perusing the everlasting hot sauce bar. I took one bite of my brisket, on a sweet potato (not sweet potato, but sweet, potato) bun, and closed my eyes. It was so tender, so tasty, so worthy of five stars. I don't always eat barbecue, but when I do, I want it to taste like this. I tasted the kids' sandwiches, too, and was glad we all ordered something different. Each sandwich was strong on flavor and clearly the work of someone who figured out how to craft barbecue. While I loved their sandwiches, I think the sliced brisket was my favorite. We'll be back to Papa's. The next time we're in a rush to get out of town, I'm not stopping at Sonic. The next time we're in a rush to have dinner as we arrive from out of town, I'm not stopping at Whole Foods. We're going to Papa's, and we're ALL getting ice cream. And pickles. Not at the same time.

    Friendly and attentive staff. The owner was trying a new item and asked me to sample. Great food…read more They care about their customers.

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    Papa's Backyard Barbque - Bodacious Sandwich with a side salad and chips

    Bodacious Sandwich with a side salad and chips

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