We came here on my birthday. We were disappointed that they were sold out of the smoked bone-in…read morechicken, since that was what we had come for. But I'm not going to downgrade a restaurant because they are sold out of a signature food item. It takes time to make smoked meats and you can't just pull it out of a freezer like they would do at some places. They did have the smoked chicken breast. So we got that along with the fried catfish. It was all good so I can't complain more than a little. Their sides are really good, I love the spicy pickle mix. I also got the elote and it was delicious. Next time I come here, if they are out of the chicken, I will probably just order a bunch of side dishes. They have so many that's it's hard to decide on just 2. Service was great. Ambiance is nice. There is a big sports screen and they were showing the Little League College World Series. Last time I went they were showing something unusual too but I can't remember what it was. Just that it was more interesting than the usual. Which fits, because their food is much more delicious and interesting than you can get at "the usual" barbecue places.

Sorry no pics. I have been too busy munching....next time Gadget...Next time…read more... Anyhow, onto the food. I went to Pinkerton's in San Antonio Texas, and the BBQ was unbelievable there. Just amazing. I have also had the BBQ in the KC MCI Airport where they serve really good drafts alongside their really good BBQ. These guys are not like Pinkerton's where you are in a line up picking out your meats and sides cafeteria style. This place was the sit down with a menu and make your selections type of place. This is not a downside by any means...just different than what I experienced in Texas, more like the place at the MCI Airport. Anyways, hubby, son, and I selected the burnt ends, pulled pork, chicken, kielbasa sausage, double order of brisket, and ribs. Sides we chose included slaw, Mac n cheese, cornbread, and fried onions. All of the sides were really tasty, I can't choose a favorite, because I really liked all of them. The meats were all tender, the chicken was slightly on the drier side, but the rib meat fell off the bone, the sausage was juicy, the pulled pork was just right in flavor and tenderness, the burnt ends were amazing, and the brisket was tender and quite flavorful. And on the side of all of this loveliness were the sauces. You got 3 kinds to choose from: Spicy, sweet, and the traditional bbq. I liked all three. Hubby liked to mix all 3 together. And son of mine preferred the sweet one. We were dead silent aside from the sounds of yum coming from us. It reminded us of the MCI airport bbq place. Servers were pleasant, the place was clean as well. This was a very pleasant surprise to find here in Omaha. I will most definitely come back again!

Stopped by and I was very impressed. Probably the best barbecue spot in Council Bluffs area all the…read moremeats were very tender. The sides were good. The mac & cheese was a stand out. It was very creamy. The baked beans had a good smoky flavor. All the sauces were great would come back in. The service is great as well and the restaurant is nice and clean.

I ordered at the counter. Took 20 minutes to get our order. There is a charge for using a credit…read morecard of $2.07. I didn't get what I ordered. I didn't discover it till I got home. I even mentioned to the person at the counter that I had an extra honey cake. The fry portion was super small. It was supposed to be for two people. I get more from Burger King or McDonalds. My ribs were pink and looks underdone. Very disappointing!

If you need a place to stop in for some great BBQ this is the place. The BBQ Brisket was amazing…read moreand had great flavor, the same for the BBQ Pork both were really good. The Fried Banana pudding all I can say is wow!!! The staff is very friendly along with the owner. I would highly recommend this BBQ place 100%. I would show the food but it's gone lol.

The place was empty on a holiday. We were excited because all the other BBQ places were packed or…read moresold out. Not going to lie, the food was terrible. The brisket we ordered was thin, dry, and not even a pound, even though we paid for it. The burnt ends were also terrible, chewy, and dry. The food was so salty that we found big chunks of salt in it. The baked beans were okay. I think the best part of our meal was the fries. I do really appreciate the service. The server was very accommodating and kind.

Casual sports bar that was a quick, but great find for a lunch spot while driving through. I could…read moresee this being a very fun and lively atmosphere during the dinner hour. Really good bun on the burger, crispy fried jalapeños and a tasty spicy bbq sauce. Very friendly server who checked in multiple times. They even had free WiFi which i connected to for a few minutes.

Passing through and stopped for lunch. Service dog friendly and accommodating. My wife and I split…read morea great pork sandwich before getting back on the road. Staff was friendly and personable, made recommendations. This looks like a great place to watch sporting events and tourneys. Great selection of beers! Sláinte Mhath!

The pulled pork was mediocre, nothing too special. The real winner here were the ribs! The ribs…read morewere fall of the bone soft and super juicy! If I'm back in town I'd definitely go back for those ribs!

Smoked ribs, brisket, fried cabbage, dirty rice, fries & carolina pork sandwich. 2 sauces for…read moredipping hot and mild the hot was = sweet baby rays sweet n sassy(med heat). The two owners were very nice &accommodating my only complaint is the cabbage was too salty but still it was good i recommend them and will return, wish they had beef ribs, prices are good and the sides were perfect size. A tip from uncle Don

This was a great dinner experience! Clean with warm, friendly staff who brought dinner to our…read moretable! Large portions and so tasty! Definitely recommend!

The food and service are always good. The restaurant is always clean. I haven't tried a single bad…read morething on the menu yet. From the nicely sized loaded taters to the spicy hot links, to the tender ribs, to the succulent pulled pork, it's all so good. They even have great curly fries, and I'm not usually a big fan of curly fries because they are so often dry. One of my favorites from here is the open-face sandwich. It's Texas toast, mashed potatoes, brisket, and gravy. I add their pickled jalapenos on top of it, and it is heaven on a plate! Another thing about them that I love is that their ribs aren't swimming in sauce. They use a wonderful rub on them, and they have some really good sauces that you can add yourself if you want, so you can control how messy your ribs are. I find that I never really need the sauce because the ribs are flavorful, moist, and tender on their own. It's smoky goodness through and through. If you do prefer sauces, rest assured, they have some tasty options for you. The portion sizes are not skimpy, and we always feel like we get our money's worth. They have a nice, big menu board that is easy to read, and the prices for everything are clear. They also offer some great free condiments that elevate the menu offerings. Over by the soda machines, they have a small salad bar-style setup that includes sliced raw onions, pepperocinis, pickled jalapenos, dill pickle slices, and the like. It really makes the meal!

Definitely a hidden gem, service was fast and friendly. Food was amazing with big portions and…read moreprice was very reasonable for what we got. Definitely coming back!

Visited Pit BBQ Lounge for lunch in Papillion today!!! This quickly rose to our fav bbq in the…read moreOmaha area this past year. Chips are a family favorite side. I love the Spicy Cattleman's Brisket Sandwich that is topped with mac & cheese and friend jalapeño. Lots of unique & fun bbq sandwich options. We even got free brisket chili today that they were handing out since we braved the cold to visit them!!! Always awesome service & great food.

We arrived at 11:05 just after opening and there were maybe five people ahead of us. By 11:30 the…read moreplace was full of people from Offutt having lunch. There were plenty of tables outside for the overflow. Bookguy and I both ordered the pulled pork sandwich. We also had a side of brisket mac and cheese. It was very cheesy and the brisket added nice flavor. I really enjoyed my sandwich; it was overfilled with tender pork and the mild sauce went with it perfectly. Bookguy thought it was lukewarm and found that disappointing. The service was quick and in spite of the crowd, conversation was easy. This is the go to place for barbecue in Bellevue.

It's still DELICIOUS! I crave the sausage which is odd because I don't like sausage This is my…read morefavorite Bbq spot in Omaha. Service great and they have good music. Oh yeah my husband said they have the best bread pudding.

Nice clean place, friendly people, reasonable prices, good brisket, good beans. Good barbecue sauce.read more

We have been coming to Hartland BBQ for decades now! Why? Best Barbecue in town with the…read morefriendliest staff! Hats off to Miguel and Christina... Five star service was very much appreciated Xoxo

In my opinion J's has become the best bbq spot in Omaha. Ribs, pulled pork and sausage are all…read morereally tasty; not over smoked, nice kick from the rub and always cooked to perfection. Their smashburger is elite, especially for a bbq joint, the sides are all top knotch (the streetcorn is my favorite), their tacos might be the best value on the whole menu with the amount of meat you get. The showstopper is the brisket. Perfect every time. Throw it on a burger and you've got a dangerous combination! I love taking people there for lunch, it's only a few blocks from the office and it's always fast from order to table. If you like bbq, tacos, burgers or are just craving some kickass mac n cheese - hit up Js for sure.

Bought two chopped brisket sandwiches to go today. I wondered when I walked in why I didn't smell…read moreany aroma of barbecue like you do at most barbecue restaurants. I have been wanting to try this place for a couple months now and I was really disappointed, the chopped brisket was so full of a liquid probably water that it was extremely mushy. The quantity was fine, but who likes mushy, tasteless, chopped brisket. This reminded me of overwatered unseasoned crockpot chopped brisket. Wife and I both ate about half our sandwiches then decided to trash them.