Well, how to describe the disappointment. This place seems like someone from Iowa watched YouTube videos on how to smoke meat, then bought a barn off eBay and set it up in the middle of Missouri. In a state known for barbecue - this was a huge let down. The secret is low and slow - but I don't think these folks got the message. I have had better meat made in an oven. The ribs were under-cooked, and chewy. They didn't come close to "falling off the bone". Their "rub" was thick and sweet - maybe too much brown sugar? The brisket almost tasted microwaved. It was dry on the lean side, and chewy on the fatty side. None of the tell-tale signs of smoking meat really. The sides were OK, although the "fried potato salad" is just home-fries with some sauce on them. They would have been good for breakfast though! The slaw was decent although generic - almost could have been bought from Nobel-Sysco. The green beans were a stand out, they were very good. The fried okra was nothing better than what came out of a box. The barn was really cool, and the server was very friendly. Just disappointing food. read more

Decent spot for BBQ. I arrived about an hour before closing and there was only 1 person waiting tables. She promptly seated me and got me a water. The menu is huge. I ordered the 2 meat dinner. Ordered ribs and beef brisket. 2 sides I went with was the Mac and cheese and Fried Potato Salad. Ribs were alright. Not quite fall off the bone good. Brisket was a long cut, two slices. Alright. I wasn't really all that impressed. I prefer the square cut you typically get. The sides however were great. Mac and Cheese was really good. Like they cut a block of cheese and melted it. The fried potato salad was the first time I've had. Basically fried cut chunks of potato's with the salad dressing. Service overall was great. The most confusing part was the setup. Walk in at the register is there to tell you to wait to be sit. The back of the room looks like you would normally walk up and order in a line. But you don't. Then the wait staff table of stuff was sitting there. It didn't make a whole lot of sense. Cost for myself was about $35 before tips. A bit pricey for average BBQ. read more

If you're looking for a place where comfort food, friendly faces, and down-home smoky goodness all come together, Barn-B-Que Smokehouse is the spot! From the moment I walked through the door, the aroma alone nearly convinced me to leave a five-star review on the spot. The staff was incredibly welcoming--genuine smiles, quick service, and the kind of hospitality that makes you feel like a regular even if it's your first visit. The food? Absolutely fantastic. The smoked meats were tender, flavorful, and clearly crafted with pride. Every bite tasted like someone spent all day perfecting it just for me. The sides were just as impressive--fresh, hearty, and packed with flavor. I left full, happy, and already planning my next visit. Huge compliments to the entire team at Barn-B-Que Smokehouse. You've got something special here--thanks for a memorable meal! read more

Barn-B-Que Smokehouse - Side Green Beans - Southern Near Me - Lake Ozark, Missouri

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Overall pretty good bbq & many options, solid choice to get with the family in a causal atmosphere & Friendly service read more

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William, We appreciate your response. I'm sure the news about Barn B Que was hard to hear. We didn't leave without talking to the bartender about your specials and happy hour. She actually suggested we go next door since they didn't currently have any. I'll keep checking FB and lake news for details regarding your happy hour details and food specials. Happy to give it another try down the road. read more

Driven by here for years, never stopped Ken. It was our first dining experience here. It was very busy, which was good to see. As usual, I always get the same thing when I go to a new barbecue place I haven't been to before. A large brisket sandwich, fries, and beans. They offer four sizes of sandwiches 4 ounces 6 ounce and 8 ounce. The beans were described as grandma's special recipe, containing five different kinds of beans and stewed tomatoes. I will say, those were in the top three beans I've had at a barbecue place, really really good. The brisket was very flavorful, tender and juicy, but I was disappointed in the size of the sandwich. Supposed to be 8 ounces, but I'm sure it was only five or six. They offer six different sauces, which is good. Tried them all and my personal favorite would be the one they referred to as mustard, but I wouldn't say it was real mustardy, just had a good smoky barbecue flavor. Also, I would say a sandwich, especially for the size was not worth the $17 price. Sandwiches come with one side so I add it on the extra side for my meal. I think if it would've been a full 8 ounces I would have not worried about the $17 price. Overall, a good experience. I definitely would come here again and maybe try their ribs. read more

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A wonderful barbecue restaurant that you need to check out near the Lake of the Ozarks is Barn-B-Que. We went to another restaurant next door for dinner and we knew we had to come back for Barn-B-Que the next day! We stopped in for brunch and really enjoyed the pulled pork breakfast sandwich. The pancakes are fluffy and taste delicious! Barn-B-Que has the cutest interior with a rustic and country vibe to it. Check out Barn-B-Que near the lake next time you are craving BBQ! read more

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Great price friendly service good barbecue. We brought our family of about 16 people and they were seated right away with a very friendly staff. The food smelled awesome. The portions were very filling and they even had some unique items that we all got a chance to try. Their cocktail lounge was pretty special as we had some very unique drinks, overall this place four stars but probably would give it 4 1/2 if yelp had a half-point rating. Bathrooms were clean, which is always important to me and has already said the staff was very friendly. Was it the best barbecue I've ever had? No. Was it darn good? Yes read more

Barn-B-Que Smokehouse - This is a full rack of ribs. Very tasty. - Southern Near Me - Lake Ozark, Missouri

Came here for lunch and it was nice. Waitress was really friendly and certainly staying busy. Decided to have the burnt ends dinner which I ordered the larger portion and my grandma the smaller portion but we received the same size so ‍. Also it was definitely just cubed up brisket SMOTHERED in BBQ sauce and not true burnt ends. The friend okra was delicious and I love that their baked beans option didn't have pork. I definitely feel it is the best option at the lake for BBQ. read more

Barn-B-Que Smokehouse - Burnt ends - Southern Near Me - Lake Ozark, Missouri

Went early with our two young sons, so the place was quite empty, but it's a cool spot. My wife loved the BBQ bowl and I thought the two meat dinner was a good value. Overall work recommend. read more

Barn-B-Que Smokehouse - 2 Meat Dinner - Southern Near Me - Lake Ozark, Missouri

Stopped in for lunch. Ordered 6 wings and a loaded baked potato with pulled pork. DELICIOUS!! The wings come with a delicious dry rub. There are multiple bbq sauces if you choose to douse your wings The baked potato is large and stuffed with butter, cheese green onions and pulled pork. Sour cream accompanys the meal. Andrea was a great waitress. I most definitely recommend this restaurant. read more

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I stopped in at Barn-B-Que Smokehouse on a business trip to the lake. It was a miserable day weather wise and I wanted comfort food. It was a late lunch, so the place was empty. I asked my server for her recommendation and she suggested the brisket bowl or brisket tacos. I went with the bowl. My food was ready very quickly. The portion size was appropriate. The bowl had rice, beans, brisket, lettuce , cheese, and guacamole. It had a lot of flavor and helped warm me up on the rainy day. Barn-B-Que does add a 3% fee to any check paying with a card so make sure you have that removed if you pay cash. read more

Barn-B-Que Smokehouse - Brisket Bowl - Southern Near Me - Lake Ozark, Missouri

Quick 5-Star shout out to Barn-B-Que!! We were in town visiting and met family here for breakfast, it was fantastic!! Everything from the service to the food to the ambiance. Can't wait to come back and try some more of the delicious items on the menu. Definitely want to try it in warmer weather when we can take full advantage of that wonderful outdoor seating area! The brisket was so moist and juicy, packed full of flavor. Try the brisket tacos if you are there for breakfast, we're still dreaming of those! Just a quick 5-star drop... I will definitely update this review after our next visit, because we know we'll be back! Thank you!! read more

Amazing food great customer service ate there while in town for a conference and got food to go for the drive back home!

They have very good barbecue. The regular sweet sauce is very good. The service was excellent. read more

Barn-B-Que Smokehouse - 3 meat combo with brisket, jalapeño cheddar sausage, and ribs - Southern Near Me - Lake Ozark, Missouri

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Barn-B-Que is right next to Li'l Rizzo's and is owned by them. Bagnell Dam was blocked off due to some sort of festival and it was a little difficult to get around it. It looks like every modern BBQ restaurant. They do have table service though. I ordered the 2 Meat Dinner with Burnt Ends, 1 sausage link, salad, and tater tots with blue cheese and bacon. I was on vacation and I love BBQ. The best thing on the plate were the tater tots. They were freshly fried, crisp, and the toppings were delicious. The salad was crisp and fresh as well. I found the meats a little lackluster. They weren't very fresh and tasted as if they had been held a while. The burnt ends were a little tough. The sausage link had absolutely no snap or flavor. I liked the white BBQ sauce, the Tangy and the Hot. If I went back I'd order differently next time. read more

Barn-B-Que Smokehouse - 2 Meat Dinner - Southern Near Me - Lake Ozark, Missouri

Excellent food, great service, nice old barn feel and can appreciate that as I played as a kid in an old barn! I do like bbq and this is one of the better ones I have visited. I really would like to try their breakfast, next trip hopefully! read more

Barn-B-Que was an amazing experience. I really don't know what to say. The food was amazing, the prices reasonable. Their nachos were absolutely to die for and their service was great! If you're looking for a cheaper place to eat down at Osage Beach with massive portions, fantastic food, and a great atmosphere then you should definitely check this place out! (Their brisket dip sandwich and their French fries were SO good!) read more

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Oh my goodness! This place has amazing food! We're at the lake for bike week, decided to try and were not disappointed! The team was great, kind and efficient! I had a bowl (rice, beans, guacamole, etc) with turkey that was amazing! Others had chicken, and brisket. The sides are great, the cornbread muffins are the best! Highly recommend! read more

Our server was so sweet and our food was hot and tasty! I'll be back for sure! The whole menu looked amazing. read more

Barn-B-Que Smokehouse - Brisket philly and roasted sweet corn. 10/10. - Southern Near Me - Lake Ozark, Missouri

Very underrated breakfast restaurant! Open for breakfast Friday - Sunday with little wait time and a view! The service was great and quick. My friends at the breakfast while I just drank coffee. My friends enjoyed their breakfast and said they would absolutely return again. Most important: We had driven by to breakfast places that had weights outside for at least 20 to 30 minutes. We walked into this spot and got a seat right away. Breakfast menu was large and had a great variety. Atmosphere was really nice and the view outside was very pretty. Definitely don't overlook this one! read more

Barn-B-Que Smokehouse - Inside atmosphere - Southern Near Me - Lake Ozark, Missouri

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Our first stop for lunch during our visit to Lake Ozarks. Great atmosphere to really get you in the spirit of the outdoors. Really looks like an old barn. I got the 6oz brisket which was plenty for me. I've been trying not to overeat as my waistline is paying the price. Anyway brisket was well cooked and the bread was great and did not fall apart. Only weird thing for me was that the bbq sauce was refrigerated, so it was cold. Seems like that would cool off the meat. Oh, my side was the Mac and cheese which was really cheesy! Really liked it. read more

The chairs are VERY uncomfortable, they need cushions. My friend and I had the pork steak and it was very dry, hard to chew. We had them before and they were very good, don't know why they weren't this time. But the service was very good. read more

Did Barn-B-Que for a second time, and enjoyed it again. There's a lot to like here. The atmosphere is great -our table overlooked the lake. The joint is spotless the decor is really cool. Both time the service has been amazing. The food is as good as any smokehouse/BBQ joint out there. Fresh, hot and tasty. Give them a try -you won't be sorry! read more

Prices were good. But it's just BBQ . Most people can do better at home. Nothing Worth bragging about, but it wasn't bad either. read more

I had such high hopes when my fiance and I walked in and it smelled good! Our waitress was good. But the bbq was so disappointing... We tried 3 of their sauces and weren't impressed by any, they were all watery. The side of corn was definitely canned and tasted like it had gone bad or maybe gas from cooking?? Very funky. The baked beans were a bit weird tasting too. The worst was the burnt ends. They were drenched in not so great bbq sauce. Sausage was not good. My fiance actually got sick in the bathroom before we left. Only thing we actually ate was the simple fried catfish, which was good. read more

We wandered over to Barn-B-Que, even though we absolutely love Rizzo's - well, now we have two loves on our life. All I gotta say is: Brisket - done right. The service was excellent, knowledgeable of their offerings, and provided suggestions on sauceless, or, if desired - the horseradish sauce. Man, those tender slices of deliciousness stood on their own, and adding a little sauce was spectacular as well. Good portion size and in a well thought out, open kitchen design that does make your mouth water upon entering. I cannot recommend this place highly enough. Beautiful setting with plenty of TVs and great service. read more

Fantastic prices, some of the best bbq in the Ozarks. The place is an old barn (OLD OLD), shipped all the way from Ohio. You can smell the time and love they've put into the place. Seasoning was on point, and the service was just right--informative but not overbearing. We'll definitely be back. read more

Stopped in for breakfast, James gave great service! Great food, reasonably priced, large portions!

Amazing views, and good atmosphere. very strong performance on the bbq - especially the ribs and brisket baked beans were delicious but the coleslaw and potato salad could be better. Sauce was very good Would gladly come back - and this is someone who literally travels the country eating bbq Service was prompt and friendly - among the best in any bbq shop I've been read more

Had the brisket burrito and it was outstanding. Excellent brisket and guacamole. Great ambiance as well.

The food was good overall the service was great any ambience was pretty awesome. Next time in that area I would go their to eat also has a full bar. read more

Best barbecue I've ever had. I wish there were more places like this at home. Will be coming back to ozarks just for this food again. read more

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Cute inside with a barn feel (makes sense with the name). Tried a variety of items including brisket, pulled pork, tacos and sliders and all were tasty. The corn bread muffins with the cinnamon butter were also very good. Portions were reasonable and we left full. Our waitress, Braylee, was adorable and did a great job. Was nice for a casual family dinner. read more

I am being generous with my two stars only because I was being empathetic to the wait staff. Only two waiters on a Friday night and a hiring sign outside. The waiters tried their very best but at no point was I ever offered a refill on our drinks. The ribs and brisket were the best meats we had but were just okay. The sausage was horrible. It was dry and the texture was not palatable. Sides were fair but nothing to write home about. We had the corn, okra, fries, potato salad and Mac & cheese. The Mac & cheese was the best side. Prices reasonable for BBQ. The ambiance is casual and the building is cute. We also were not provided with the bread that was suppose to be on our plate like the rest of the patrons. I didn't take any pictures of the food, not worth my camera space on my phone. read more

The food was amazing!! I had the Brisket Cheesesteak and I can't say enough about how tender the meat was! I can't wait to go back!!

We've been several times and the food is always amazing. Tonight, James was the only server and the restaurant was FULL! James still checked on us constantly, kept our drinks full, and recommended a sauce we never would have tried on our own. Overall, another great experience with exceptional service on a busy night. read more

I got the turkey BLT to go and it was delicious! The smoked turkey was very tasty. Easy to get the pickup order as well.

The food is excellent. I love both the breakfast and lunch. The building has a great family atmosphere, and very unique. Save room for the homemade dessert. read more

The best burnt ends around the lake as well as their other meats/side dishes. The building if eating in is very cool.