On our way back from a trip to NC and up to MA, we decided to stop in Lancaster for some lunch and…read moreshopping. My husband and I looked for the best BBQ places in the area and landed on The BBQ Barn. A small and cute little barn sits in the corner of the plaza (on the right of Target). We ordered chicken and rib dinners with an extra pulled pork sandwich (we ordered way too much but needed to try it all!!). Dinner plates come with Cole slaw, a dinner roll, potatoes, and a whoopie pie. There is seating outside. We both agreed that the chicken may have been the best we have ever had. It was seasoned so well and perfectly cooked. The ribs came with bbq sauce on the side. There was a line, but service was quick and efficient. The grills are right in front and you can see the cooking happening! Inside the barn, I could see them rolling out fresh pretzels. They also had homemade root beer, which was very good! After we finished eating, I couldn't help but grab a vanilla ice cream cone to share with my dogs. They agree too, best soft serve ice cream we have ever had. Since getting home, we have already talked about how we need to plan a trip back to Lancaster to get more BBQ and explore the area a bit longer.

Important! The address listed in Yelp is wrong. The BBQ Barn is located in Lancaster on the north…read moreside of Lincoln Highway but is not visible from the road. Drive to the Target just west of the American Music Theatre and head to the far east side of the Target, driving back around the side of the building and the restaurant will be on your right. Watch for small signs directing you to the BBQ Barn. Review: Very good pulled pork sandwiches with lots of meat for a very reasonable price. Full meal is a great deal that includes three small grilled red potatoes, a small coleslaw, roll, whoopie pie, and drink for $12.50-$14.00 depending on your meat and beverage choice. They sell "homemade" root beer that I tried and it was good and tasted like the original drove in A&W root beer except it lacked carbonation. We had a sandwich plus one full meal for about $20 and left a small tip. Note that this is a casual place with outdoor seating only, similar to a food truck. Thankfully the picnic table seating is mostly in the shade. I do recommend this place for a quick lunch or dinner and noticed local Amish eating there while we had lunch. today.

Over 3 years ago I left only a 2 star review. We tried the Smoke House again and couldn't believe…read morehow good it was. Bigger menu, great pork BBQ, great burgers and even their crab cakes were good. The place is always busy and the service excellent. We'll definitely continue to eat here.

Great place for BBQ. Has all the things that you would think they would have. There is plenty of…read moreparking. They have a bar area, a dining area, and an addition with even more seating. We sat in addition where it was rather loud due to 5 kids at one table with their parents, and another party of 12 in there. The acoustics aren't terrific. Didn't ruin the experience, but just know in case you are sensitive to noise. Ask to sit in other areas. Very friendly employees! From the moment you step in. Hostess was nice and our server was terrific (shout out to Riley). She kept checking in on us and made sure that we had all that we needed. We ordered a margarita and I wouldn't recommend this at all. It tasted like lemonade and a some tequila. They also put sugar on the rim. It was subpar to say the least. It was nothing as described on the menu (fresh squeezed lime juice). We ordered the fried pickles for an app and I highly recommend them. The sauce that is served with them is great! For entrees, we ordered the Bone & Butt (ribs w/pulled pork) with a side of baked beans and a burnt ends meal with sweet potato fries. The ribs and pulled pork were absolutely great! Even the burnt ends were good too. However, I do like super wet sauces and they do come drenched in BBQ sauce. That was a me problem as I should have asked and I forgot. I should have ordered them plain. The corn bread was okay. We asked for butter for that. The fries were fabulous. The baked beans equally as good. There are two different sauces on the table for you to put all over the things. You can tell that they are making these things in house and take great care to make sure that they are good quality. The portions are terrific and the prices super reasonable. They have an extensive dessert menu. We didn't order as couldn't fit anything else. We even had to take to go boxes. This is located near Great Wolf Lodge! If you are staying there, this is super close and worth the drive. It's also not far off of 95 so if you are in the area swing by - worth the drive off of 95 (not far at all). Would for sure come again! Very tasty.

Their mac and cheese is absolutely delicious! I had it for takeout after a haircut, and the service…read morewas fantastic. The food arrived quickly and was both tasty and satisfying. The customer service was exceptional, and I could imagine the ambiance there is amazing too if you're looking for a fun and lively atmosphere.

I'm a huge fan of slow and low smoked barbecue, so when this place popped up on my Yelp I had to…read morepull up to see what it was hittin on. Walking in it definitely passes the eye test. Looking through the menu I really thought I had found a gem. However, not so much. The armadillo eggs were supposed to be fried brisket and cheese stuff jalapenos. which sounds amazing, but the filling was more like a puree of brisket and cheese, weird texture definitely no tender bits of brisket which was a shock. I would've like some chopped brisket in the filler, but the texture was way off. I went on to have the smokehouse sampler with Chicken, Brisket, and Pulled pork. I got Brussel sprouts and mac & cheese for sides. The brisket was dry and felt reheated. The chicken was tough and the breast was over cooked, and the pulled pork was dry and bland. The only thing saving this food was the sauces. For a smokehouse, the food doesn't have the flavor profile of smoked meat. My wife got the eastportorican, which is a cuban, but it was dry. There was only 1 server for all the tables, so I'm not sure if they were just under staffed and having a hard time, but you only get one chance at a first impression and this was not a good one. I actually had no complaints about our server either, she was doing better than most people would in her situation, and the customers were pretty patient.

Great service fun trivia night on Wednesday nights…read more Food is pretty decent and drinks decently priced to match.

We drove from North Jersey to check this place out (it was a drive so we were expecting good…read morebarbeque food). We got there around 7pm. Because the place was a little empty, the kitchen was about to close. We got there in time, and the kitchen cooked our dishes before closing out. We ordered the fried calamari and barbeque/smokehouse sampler (which has pulled pork, brisket, ribs, cole slaw, and cooked apple jam). The calamari was okay; it was under-seasoned, a little chewy, and had too much breading. However, the sampler was really good. The meat was tender and covered in sauce. I wish the dish had cornbread on the side as well. Staff was laid back and chill. It was a long drive but it was worth it.

They catered our large rehearsal dinner with their food truck. The food was great. Extra stars for…read morethe smoked Jack fruit and pulled chicken. We still get compliments on the Cesar Salad and cornbread. The family and staff were very nice and accommodating. Don't forget the locally made Whoopie Pies!

Had my food delivered. Short ribs and pulled pork was out of this world. Pulled pork was super…read moremoist,not to much bbq sauce. The ribs were really good not to wet like I like. Sides were ok. Mac and cheese was alittle dry but ok. Baked beans were good and onion pedals I loved. Will definitely order again. Would love to see some dry rubs,on the ribs, possibly in the future. Next we will try the chicken. Order came earlier then arranged time. Love it.

It might not look like much but it's a great, quiet little place just outside Lewisburg on the…read moreriver. Plenty of parking , friendly service, good size portions. I had the brisket and pork. They shred their meats so don't get upset if your brisket isn't sliced. It can with the choice of two sides. I had a large mashed potatoes and asparagus. Selection of canned beer. They have an awesome dog. My only negative is that they are cash only.

I wanted to like the food but the meat didn't seem smoked or grilled. It was wet and shredded…read more The staff was nice. No card. But only the mashed potatos were really good.

This was my first trip to Lancaster County, PA. My daughter and I took a buggy ride and wanted to…read morewalk to a spot for lunch. Perusing Yelp, I saw Stoltzfus (a local last name that was mentioned by our buggy guide) and it was a deli/restaurant- you had me at meat! You order at a walk up counter, get a buzzer, wait as they make it fresh, get buzzed, and pick your order up. Plenty of clean seating is available. The Philly cheesesteak was awesome! Lots of meat, tender but substantial roll, and hot! I got it sauced - this was new for me. I was thinking cheese sauce, but it was a red sauce. I loved it regardless ( my daughter wasn't as happy - not because it tasted bad, but she wasn't expecting it). We didn't have to wait to order, but once we were eating-the line was easily 25-30 deep. The eating section is called Amos' Place. The meat section is Stoltzfus Meats. A wonderland of fresh, frozen, and refrigerated meats and all the accompanying side dishes! There is also a very good selection of baked goods, spices, and munchies. Oh, the white root beer was good! I will definitely be back!

Well organized and wide selection…read more And a great source for a Thanksgiving smoked turkey (order in advance). The scrapple and smoked Ham hocks are also very good. The staff is helpful.