YUM! Delicious food, atmosphere was amazing. Staff was friendly. The half chicken was delicious,…read morepulled chicken was amazing, fries were great! Pulled pork was a hit too! Definitely will come back. Place was hopping but we didn't have to wait, food was really quick to come out too! Only negative which I've seen other reviewers mention ... was the drinks. (I'd suggest ordering your drink in a bottle, or bringing a drink from home...) our drinks tasted really awful. (Soda, water; etc) we narrowed it down that we think it was the ice. I wonder if the ice machine needs a cleaning. Something was not right about it. We ended up ordering bottled root-beers for $4 each because we couldn't drink the water. I won't give it a less rating for this- just something to note. Definitely will come again!

Finally made it out to Ray Brothers for a Friday night dinner and already looking forward to our…read morenext visit. We had a party of 6 and fortunately there was a table out on the patio for us. When it got a little chilly, the staff turned on the heaters which was nice. Service was great and so was the food! I'd recommend pulled chicken with the Carolina Gold Sauce. Happy hour was going on where drinks were 2 for 1 which was also a nice added treat! Everyone I was with was happy with their orders and hopefully we can get back soon!

Some of the best barbecue I had…read more Pulled pork succulent and juicy. Often times you get places reheating or shredding too hot. It was perfect. Brisket was the worst thing I had and it was delicious and tender as tender can be. I tried a burger, outrageous. All the sides I tried were good. CANT wait to try again.

This place earns 5 stars from me based on the deviled eggs alone. They were hands down the best…read moredeviled eggs I've ever had. As for the BBQ, the brisket was tender, flavorful, and cooked perfectly. The ribs were good as well, slightly on the tougher side than I prefer, but still very enjoyable. My favorite meat was the pork belly; it was incredibly tender and packed with great flavor. The sides were also delicious and complemented the meal well. Overall, it was a fantastic experience, and I would definitely return to this location or try one of their other locations in the future.

The line is worth it. - carolina brisket sandwich with…read morebaked beans and mac salad 10/10 - carolina pulled pork sandwich with potato salad and mac salad 10/10 - ribs 7/10 - cornbread 6/10 - razzleberry pie 8/10 - pecan pie 7/10 Plenty of places to sit. Cute atmosphere being outside. I will be back!

Wow. Just went to this place for the first time & it's the BEST BBQ I've ever had in NY. Aside from…read morethe amazing food, the whole place is so cool. The random seating throughout a wooded area and live music is VIBE.

pete's place is the stop for delicious bbq brisket, pork or chicken -- whichever you try will be…read moredelicious, i know because we ordered every kind and do not regret it. birria brisket tacos were absolutely incredible. cornbread was so good. 10/10 for seasoning, flavor, tenderness. all the sides were bomb. quick and easy service with all kinds of seating -- we chose outside to enjoy the sunshine but there was plenty of shade. indoor and outdoor restrooms and sinks. 100% recommend. only got a pic of the tacos and mac cause that's all i had time for before tearing everything absolutely tf up!!

The best bbq I've ever had, and I've had a lot of bbq. I…read moregot the 2 meat combo, which comes with 2 sides and cornbread. The cornbread was a giant slice, moist with delicious honey butter slathered on top. Ribs were very meaty with a great char, not too much fat. Pulled pork was delicious and not much fat. Mac salad was super creamy and the perfect texture. Tator tots were super crispy with a tasty dry rub dust. Help yourself station with 3 choices of sauce and little cups. All were tasty. I also ordered a side of white Alabama sauce, it was so delicious. Plenty of seating inside and a ton of varied seating outside with a lot of shade from sun. We almost left when we saw the long line out the door, so glad we stuck it out. We waited about 30 minutes just to order. Then the sign said "45 minutes to get your food after you order". Thankfully ours came in 20 minutes. Worth the wait if it took longer though. I would go back frequently if it wasn't a full hour from my house, but I'm already dreaming of going back. Leftovers heated up perfectly the next day. (Full disclosure, I ordered some pork hash rice and it was so gross. It reminded me of dog food. My husband ate it though, and liked it, so I can't judge.) I love you, Smokin' Pete's.

BBQ was okay, small portions- not much meat. Mac and cheese was okay but could've used more…read moresalt/flavor. The interior is a bit sad- we took our food to a nearby park near the water to eat which was much nicer. The Brisket itself was okay but had large chunks of fat and there was hardly any meat. Mac & Cheese was better than state eatery't but still not anything to write home about. Service was good though! Overall, I probably wouldn't return.

My girlfriend and I visited here for lunch recently based on the reviews. Very understated…read morebuilding, but very clean and very comfortable! Outstanding menu, I wanted to order all the things! The french fries are absolutely probably the best I've ever had. They're fried with beef tallow. If you know, you know! The pulled pork sandwich was outstanding in their Carolina barbecue sauce is pure gold !! can't wait to go back! Outstanding and friendly ownership and staff as well!

Best BBQ in town! I crave their cornbread. Just the right amount of bbq sauce on every bite.read more

The service wasn't great but the reason for the bad review is the brisket was really dry. It ended…read moreup being 23ish dollars for 3 slices of brisket and 2 sides. The sides were pretty decent but it was not worth it considering how bad the brisket was.

The best BBQ I have had and I am from the south!…read more We tried the Full Texas (has all of the meats) with the potato salad, mac and cheese, cornbread, and a lemon curt tart. The tart was tangy, bright, not too sweet, and the bottom wasn't soggy at all. Excellent! As for the BBQ, all of the meats were so smoky and melt-in-your-mouth flavorful! I wasn't expecting to like the chicken, I typically go for brisket, but the chicken stole the show. It was moist and so full of flavor! Definitely my favorite! Closely followed by the brisket, then the ribs, then the pulled pork, and last, but not least, the chorizo/sausage. I also really liked the chimichurri sauce as well as the addition of pickles and pickled onions. They paired really well with the BBQ. I preferred the golden bbq sauce a over the classic bbq (sweeter and too smoky for me). Honestly didn't love the mac and cheese. It was a bit bland and would not recommend or order this again. However, the BBQ and everything else was so good that it makes up for the faults of the mac and cheese. Cornbread was solid- on the crumblier side and not sweet at all. I prefer my cornbread sweeter, but this was still good cornbread. I was pleasantly surprised by the potato salad on the other hand. I don't like potatoes in general because I find them to be too bland and chronically underseasoned. Much to my surprise, I rather liked this potato salad. I loved the addition of dill and green onions. This was really good with the BBQ. The interior is a bit lackluster and the building is unassuming. Everyone there was really friendly and helpful when deciding what to order though! Overall, I would highly recommend State Eatery! Incredible BBQ!

This is some awesome Q! Only a short 15 minute drive from Ithaca, State Eatery is serving up some…read moretop-notch bbq. We had the brisket and pulled pork. Both were moist and tender. The brisket has a great bark and the right amount of fattiness. The pulled pork is great with the Carolina mustard sauce. We also got a half-pound of ribs. They were spot on tender as well, with just the right amount of smoke. The sides were excellent. We got the mac and cheese and potato salad. Both were awesome! Don't sleep on the baked goods. We got the lemon tart and an extraordinary almond cookie. The prices were about what you would expect for good bbq. Bring your wallet and an empty stomach. You won't be disappointed.

Stopping in right at opening, we were greeted by kind staff members. We wanted to try everything,…read moreso we put in an order for brisket, pulled pork, bacon, and kielbasa. Alongside the meats, we wanted to try their sides as well which consisted of mac and cheese, baked beans, corn bread, cole slaw and salt potatoes. For the brisket which we looked forward to the most, we found these to be drier than we would have liked. Paired with sauce, they were just okay. For the pulled pork, we found this to be phenomenal. Smoky and delicious all on its own. Definitely a highlight for us. For the bacon, we ordered 3 different kinds, and we found the flavors didn't really shine through. Although generously thick cut and cooked perfectly. The kielbasa was a bit of a letdown. We found these to be on the dry side, but the flavors were okay. For the sides, the mac and cheese we found the pasta to be a bit overcooked and overall, on the bland side. The baked beans tasted great, no complaints there. The corn bread wasn't anything special and neither were the salt potatoes. Although we did enjoy the salt potatoes and found they were exactly how they ought to be. The cole slaw was also on the bland side and tasted more of the fridge than any flavor. We've heard good things about their smoked wings which we had to try before leaving. We ordered a 5-piece with their spicy Asian sauce. The wings were delicious, the smokiness flavor penetrated throughout the entire wing, but the sauce was very salty which took away from the natural delicious taste of the smoked wings. Overall, a good experience which some seasoning issues but would revisit if we were back in the area.

Delicious bbq lunch, immediately off Rte 104 West, Sodus. We've heard rave reviews and now we know…read morewhy. Friendly staff. Clean cozy indoor dining or you can eat outside on the many picnic tables. BBQ smoked wings, pulled pork sandwich, BLT salad with smoked turkey....so good. Plenty off street parking. Limited hours so check their website. Enjoy!

OMG!!! Deliciousness! We were lucky to get seats at the bar on a busy Saturday night, but MAN! I am…read moreso glad we did. Could be all the wine in me talking (though I don't think so from the way everyone was chowing down), but this was some Grade A BBQ! Pulled pork was laced with sauce - sweet, sticky, not the least bit dry... the spare ribs were so tender, Smokey and flavorful and honestly not a whole lot of fat... and the brisket, well it melted in your mouth. Honestly - just way too good! Drinks. Food. Service. Company - 10 for 10!

Service was amazing very nice. Decor was nice simple but that floor well wont talk about that…read more The fried green tomatoes were hard really hard tomatoes and absolutely no seasoning. No salt pepper on table to help them. The ribs were nasty, not what I expected from a bbq joint, hard chew the worst with silver skin still on was slimey, seemed under cooked and over peppered. Mac cheese was Amazing Smoked chicken legs Amazing try that kind of cooking for those nasty ribs! Lol Cheese steak was very pleasant very flavorful Great brisket. Cornbread was like cake yummo more plz. Overall I wouldnt be in hurry to go back. Tried it and over it.

Genuinely the best BBQ I have had in my entire life. Never had "melt in your mouth" meat before…read morethis. Ordered togo cause it was along the route on my cross country roadtrip and I am writing with heartbreak that I probably will never eat here again and that I don't have anyplace similar back home. Super friendly staff with a lively and friendly atmosphere, would highly recommend if you're visiting Watkins Glen!!!

Stopped by this really great Bbq in Watkins Glen for dinner after the towns Corvette weekend…read more"rolling thunder" car show and parade. The like was long - post even about 45 minutes but it was expected. got a buzz on my phone and it was off to the proverbial races !!! Nice combo indoor/ outdoor bar with patio with an open face to the building and architecture. Drinks while waiting were strong and affordable. Our waitress was warm and welcoming. She made us feel VIP the entire evening !!! The Bbq brisket and ribs were delicious and the Mac and potato salads were very tasty. I recommend the corn bread with the maple butter. Lots of sauces to choose from. The meats were a riot of Smokey goodness. If you're in Watkins be sure to stop in. PS. Probably the best most thought out to go packaging I have ever seen. I really appreciated the thought behind it. No plastics, no wax cups. Cardboard with vents so your food doesn't get soggy on the journey home also included a bag to put it all in without asking. Top notch. picture included.