We weren't the area for only one night and wanted someplace close. Andre's popped up so we thought we'd give it a try. At first glance, it's a very unassuming place, but the smell of smoked meats draws you in as you get closer to the door. Fantastic family run place with friendly service all done in house. We got the brisket dinner all around and we weren't disappointed. If you feel the need for sauce, the sweet and smokey sauce is delicious but the meat stands on it's own. So glad we came across this little place. read more

Good was good. Service was great. Sit out on the porch and enjoy the day with good bbq. Tell a friend as this is a family owned and run business. read more

The very definition of don't judge a book by its cover. Don't let the exterior stop you from trying this amazing BBQ joint. Great food, the brisket was like butter!! Top notch service and guys that are very passionate about what they do. read more

my boyfriend and i first time here and we were looking forward to barbecue. we had a friend with us that actually been here before and recommended for us to go here. waited an hour and 15 mins and still didn't get our food. people that came in after us got their food first. never got to try the food but i can say this, we are never coming to this place again. even our friend that has been here before was with us and didn't get his food either. ridiculous. i hardly leave bad reviews but this got us upset. read more

The food was amazing. Seasoned well Tender Don't judge a book by its cover- it's a must stop. Everything is homemade. Owners and gentleman working are super nice & get to know you. They care greatly for their food, their service & their customers. read more

We were craving bbq after a long session at NYST and this spot was on point. A whole platter of 4 different meats was less than 20 dollars and this was the best bbq I've ever had. Good enough for 2 people It's a very quaint family owned shopped and looks like they've been there for years. Looks are a bit deceiving from the store front but that's how you know the food is good. Service was also great. Recommend if you happen to be in the area read more

Andre's Blue Ribbon Barbeque - 4 meat platter with 2 sides - Barbeque Near Me - Oneonta, New York

We had a wonderful time at Andre's! The service was great, and the brisket was especially delicious!

Amazing food. Perfectly smoked, tender, and lots of food for the price! Plus you can't beat the service! read more

Andre's Blue Ribbon Barbeque - Barbeque Near Me - Oneonta, New York

Omg best bbq in Oneonta! The pulled pork is my favorite it melts in your mouth. The cornbread is nice and hearty and goes well with any meat choice. My husband is vegan and he was able to eat here and gets their smoked mushrooms and sweet potatoes which he loves. It's family owned which we love and just a great summer place to eat great bbq and drink some iced tea. read more

Andre's Blue Ribbon Barbeque - Ribs, pulled pork, cornbread - hubby got the vegan options of smoked mushrooms and sweet potatoe. He said was amazing! - Barbeque Near Me - Oneonta, New York

The real deal!! If you're looking for some excellent slow-cooked BBQ, this place is a must. The owners were wonderful and clearly took pride in their food - and rightfully so. Melt in your mouth pulled pork and brisket, and tender ribs - all delicious. ("Vintage" setting...!) :) We highly recommend! read more

The ribs are fall off the bone smoked. So delicious. Patrick and his son John are very sweet and always happy to see you. It's more of a take out place but they do have dine in options. read more

This is definitely the best bbq I've had in this area. They smoke all their meat, and the brisket, pulled pork, and ribs were all delicious. For sides, we got the beans cooked with pulled pork and the cornbread, which was seriously the best cornbread I've ever had. The two guys who work there are really nice and clearly have a passion for what they do. They don't advertise because they want to stay a high-quality local joint. This place is easy to miss, but it's a great find! read more

Andre's Blue Ribbon Barbeque - Meat sampler with beans and cornbread - Barbeque Near Me - Oneonta, New York

Found this spot while visiting the area. Was totally amazed at the perfection of the brisket and chicken. Highly recommended.

Amazing food! Wonderful people. Check it out if you're fortunate enough to have the opportunity

Support true local establishments when visiting the area not the ones only in business in the summer. It is mediocre food at best.

This is a one man operation and in a good way! Brooks may be lauded, but this place is the real deal. Thick, moist, rubbed and smoked brisket served how you like it. Patrick will trim it if you prefer it lean, and he provides sauce (one vinegar base, one Kansas) if you like it that way, but I recommend trying it without - the meat stands on its own. Wonderful food and generous portions aside, there's also wonderful service - Patrick is an absolute gentleman and had my grumpy three year old smiling and giggling halfway through our meal. We'll make a point of remembering this place, and swinging by on further trips. read more

Andre's Blue Ribbon Barbeque - Brisket, buffalo chicken side, cowboy beans and roll. Sauce was on the side but not needed. Yum! - Barbeque Near Me - Oneonta, New York

Excellent Barbeque here in Upstate New York. The prices are very affordable for the portions and quality of food. Perfectly smoked ribs and brisket. All of the sides were excellent and homemade. Some of the best macaroni salad I've ever had. The sauces were excellent too. The Carolina sauce is my favorite (thin vinegary semi spicy) but their traditional bbq sauce was very good as well. Great experience and Andre was a very nice man. Make sure they're open before you go, very limited hours but so worth it! read more

The no frills focus is on the food. This is probably the best bbq I've ever had. The beef brisket was beyond the pale. So tender and flavorful. Get the cowboy beans on the side. Andre knows how to cook and is a kind, gentle soul with a sense of humor. Highly recommend, as a reviewer stated, this is a one man show and he loves what he does. 5 of us had a great time and enjoyed everything we ordered. Environment is camp style rustic when seems to fit BBQ. read more

Best barbecue in Oneonta unlike the dried out tasteless barbecue at Brooks that is probably the worst barbecue I have ever had, how they became so popular is beyond all common sense dried out and tasteless unlike Andres which is a traditional southern rub with true smoke flavor and juicy beyond expectations, not ur average barbecue and never disappointing read more

So I found this place on Yelp a couple weeks ago and wanted to give it a try. My family has been going to Brooks BBQ for decades, its practically a household name, during the warm months every other weekend we will get our meals there, sometimes more than once. I'm a big fan of their Spiedie Chicken, which is diced chicken grilled and lightly basted with their signature Spiedie Marinade, YUM. However that being said, the signature bbq sauce, which they LIBERALLY coat all BBQ in, is super sweet, and NOT a favorite. First off, pulling up to Andre's, its a house with a BIG ol' smoker outside, there's not a lot of parking and not necessarily inviting. You walk into a smallish indoor area with a few tables in a kitchen with a counter. Real basic menu, combo plates with some sides and a roll. Also have sandwiches. Its nothing fancy. Ribs, Brisket, Pulled Pork, and Chicken. Here's the real key, all their meat is SMOKED, Brooks is GRILLED, Big difference. Smoking the meats allows huge flavors to cook inside the meats, which are all tender and juicy. All meats are just rubbed, NO basting or drowning in sugary sauces. You can get a small 2oz of Carolina vinegar or KC tomato BBQ sauce. The brisket was the best I've had out of the south. Tender, juicy, nice crust, love the smokey flavor, you can taste the rub but more importantly you can taste the meat. Pork was the same way, very tender, a little bit of fat, but you get that everywhere. The ribs had a really nice rub with some spice, only problem was that I thought they were a bit small. The three meat combo is nice portion, but next time I will get ribs separate so I get more. The sides I got were slaw (traditional slaw) and cornbread, which was really good, that is a must have. I also got a separate side of Mac salad, which was good, not real heavy in mayonnaise, and seasoned well, also had hard boiled egg in it which I like. And a side of Cowboy beans, which was not what I expected, I figured they were baked beans, but they were more stewed with brisket and pork, more savory than sweet. Definitely a great place to try, I will be back for more. Remember, never judge a book by the cover, this one turned out to be a hidden read more

Wife and I recently stopped by Andres after some time in Oneonta, we were the only customers at the time as they had just opened up for business that day, very nice quaint place. We ordered the 4 meat plate but had to double on the brisket as the chicken wasn't ready yet, the bbq is outstanding. Brisket, ribs and pork were moist and tender and had great smoke flavor, both the sides of the beans and coleslaw were also excellent and the wife enjoyed the cornbread. We highly recommend this place and hope to make a return visit in the near future. read more

Given all the five star reviews, I wanted to be impressed. The food was good -- not amazing, just good. The meats were well-prepared, and the cornbread a bit dry. There are two BBQ sauces on the table. Both are solid flavors; the spicier one is surprisingly watery. The server had several opportunities to impress us, and failed each time. When I asked her, "What's really good?" she responded with a bland, "Everything's good" and "Depends on what you like." This was an opportunity for her to showcase what locals ask for, what the chef's especially proud of, what she likes, etc. Ordering is done at the counter and 12-ounce sodas are sold by the can, so my son and I asked for two cans each, avoiding a separate trip to the counter for refills, knowing that we would drink that much. The server expressed visual surprise at our indulgence of 24 ounces of Diet Pepsi, and when she delivered them to the table, she said, "Don't O.D!" Why on earth would waitstaff ridicule their customers' ordering choices? After dinner, I asked if there were any dessert options. Rather than a simple, "No," we got, "No, no one ever asks that." Sigh. If you were trying to make us feel unwelcome and not come back, you succeeded! read more

Amazing Food!!! Andre and his wife knows what they are doing!!!!! love it!!! Blessings, Pastor Michael Alford

Good BBQ in New York can be found, but Andres Blue Ribbon Barbeque is amazing! No need for sauces to make the flavor, although tasty Kansas City style and Louisiana sauces are available, the rub and slow cooking make this melt in your mouth perfect without relying on sauces. The desserts are just as amazing, with pecan pies and strawberry-rhubarb upside down cake and several unique combinations. The proprietors are friendly and make you feel like welcome family. The atmosphere is relaxed with tables inside and outside. You should absolutely come here. Support a local business serving stellar food by wonderful owners. read more

Passing through and stopped here for dinner because of the good reviews - it did not disappoint! It's a home-y place with warm, friendly service and amazing BBQ! The pulled pork and brisket were particularly amazing. Good quality food done well. Definitely recommend this spot! read more

Andre's Blue Ribbon Barbeque - a plate of food - Barbeque Near Me - Oneonta, New York

Unbelievably good! Found this place on Yelp while driving home from Cooperstown. So good. Home style brisket, chicken, ribs with amazing flavor. And the gentleman who worked here is such a nice guy! Highly highly recommend. read more

You can't get better bbq than this place in the area ! It puts miller's to shame. It's no frills, authentic down home Q made by an amazing older couple. So if your looking for something fancy well, this might not be the place for you. But, if your looking for the perfectly smoked brisket NOT made with liquid smoke, come here! read more

What a wonderful hole in the wall alongside a country highway. I swung by during a slow point on a Thursday (fear not, there were a phalanx of people streaming in as I left with a bulging belly). The owners, it's taken me a week to write this so my memory's hazy, were so kind and welcoming. I had brisket, pulled pork and ribs along with beans and cole slaw. Everything was terrific, especially the ribs. We had a conversation about the regional variety of American barbeque and I'm really looking forward to my return visit. I've lived in ATX and eaten BBQ all over the place and this is 5-star stuff. They're only open Thursday through Saturday, so plan accordingly. read more

Theresa and her family made us feel so welcome and at home! Outside of the truly amazing barbecue, they took all 40+ of us in with Open arms last minute! The corn bread was amazing, as was the ambrosia salad all of course homemade from scratch :-) this is a must stop on your Cooperstown baseball adventure! However, I'm certain they would appreciate a heads ;-) From California King Kong Baseball...THANK YOU! read more

Andre's Blue Ribbon Barbeque - Barbeque Near Me - Oneonta, New York

This place is amazing! Homemade food and you can definitely taste it! We will definitely be going to be ordering from here on the regular. The brisket was amazing and you could taste the smokiness in the chicken. read more

Very good! This BBQ is spot on. I spent several years in the Norfolk/Nags Head area, I know BBQ. The wonderful older guy behind the counter (probably the owner) is in love with his work... and you taste It! A laid back atmosphere - as it should be Just wonderful! read more

This place is good and open. Read the Yelp reviews and they were all over a year old, and even saw one review saying it was closed. I called them and they were open. Drove over to a "rustic" establishment. So already it had the looks to be a good BBQ place. We both got the 2 meat platter, ribs and brisket. I had the "cold slaw" and sweet potato. My son had the pinto beans and corn bread. The ribs were great. Very flavorful and smoky. Didn't need sauce, had a nice chew to them while still being moist. Everything good BBQ is supposed to be. They have a east Carolina sauce and Kansas City style BBQ sauces at the table. Brisket is tough to do well. They did it well. Moist, flavorful. They were training a new person, so the slices were a lot thicker than they should be. Broke my heart. Brisket was tasty. They were kind enough to let me taste the pulled pork too. It isn't the style where they drenched shredded pork in sauce. Chunks of moist meat, I didn't get any bark in my sample. Great smoke flavor. The rub hadn't penetrated this deep. Nice sweet pork flavor. Only negatives, the tap water had a sulfur flavor and the service was slow. They use filters, so they said they'd check it. Felt like I was over a friend's house. Chit chatting with the wife of the owner about BBQ. Anyhow great BBQ for people who know good BBQ. Stop by soon. Apparently they were closed for a bit. Not sure how long they will stay open. Try it while you can. read more

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I had heard great things about Andre's. I went out of my way to find them (small and out of the way). The ribs were on the dry side (they use a rub). The side dishes are all homemade and not bad. Will not, however, be returning. Not worth the trip outside of Oneonta. Brook's is much better. read more

Great place. Terrific food, a hidden gem. And Reasonable. Laid back. The best bbq.

Absolutely LOVE this place, very low key, somewhere to bring close friends to just enjoy good food for a good price. Came here so often got to know the owners, they are absolutely great people. These people are definitely under rated. For a not so big restaurant looking place, it will not disappoint. read more

Delicious! Yelp finds me another hidden gem. Hasn't failed me yet. Small family run place, cash only. Really friendly and attentive folks. The beef brisket is so popular, they were out by mid afternoon on Saturday. That was too bad, but the pulled pork, ribs and chicken were great too. Both housemade sauces at the table were very tasty. The beans are savory, not sweet - not really my thing, but I really liked the buffalo chicken salad. If you like homestyle, no frills good eating, give this place a go. They were very reasonable and with good sized portions. read more

Super friendly staff at this little gem of a restaurant. The ribs were delicious. Everything is smoked and seasoned with a dry rub. Like another reviewer said, you don't even need to bother with the BBQ sauce they provide. There's enough flavor without it. And they have a little heat to them, which I like. Everything there is made from scratch. Good food and good prices. Also, it's easy to miss as you're driving. I attached a picture of the outside of the building so you can find it. Right across from the Amish Barn store. read more

Andre's Blue Ribbon Barbeque - This is what you're looking for when you drive by. It's easy to miss. Right across from the Amish Barn store. - Barbeque Near Me - Oneonta, New York

This place was just fantastic. A destination place if you are in the Oneonta area. The owners are absolutely a pleasure and take good care of you. You can tell that they take great pride in the product that they put out. It looked to be a labor of love. I got the three meat dinner and I am not even sure how they make money off the food as they are very generous with the servings. I felt like I was cheating them due to the size of the plate and the insanely low price. We were a party of 6 and not one person had anything but high praise for the food. The ribs, chicken and pulled pork were cooked to perfection. The Brisket though was out of this world good. I had dreams about it for days. I am already trying to justify going back up to Oneonta to make it back there. read more

Andre's Blue Ribbon Barbeque - Three meat Platter- Ribs, Chicken and Brisket with buffalo wing pasta and spiced beans. - Barbeque Near Me - Oneonta, New York

Oh, where to begin. My husband and I came across this little gem yesterday while searching for a dinner spot. We drove past Brooks, which was packed and we are thankful for it. The BBQ here was fantastic and the owner was a pleasure to speak with. My husband and I had a little bit of everything per the owner's suggestion and we were super happy. The ribs were so delicious, as was everything we tried but my favorite was the coleslaw. Yes, I'm a coleslaw snob and this was one of the best I've had. I could go on for days but you really have to go an experience it for yourself. Don't let looks fool you because they do a great take out service so they might be empty when you go (which is fine with us because we were speaking with the owner). The food speaks for itself so don't pass this gem up. Viva la coleslaw!!!!!! read more

If you're looking for a generic chain with fancy tablecloth this is not it. If you're looking for great food in a fun casual place you can't do better than this! Everything we tried was outstanding, the ribs are really so good with the dry rub it's the only place I've gone I really needed no sauce. The coleslaw is exactly on point, and the owner Pat was a real pleasure to meet and talk to. He even showed us his smoker outside, it's quite a piece of machinery! This is the kind of place that Yelp was invented for, I never would have found it otherwise and I'm so glad I did. read more

Andre's Blue Ribbon Barbeque - Quite a smoker! - Barbeque Near Me - Oneonta, New York