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    4.2 (656 reviews)
    Open 11:00 am - 9:00 pm

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    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Good for kids
    Happy hour specials

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    Tempeh Salad
    Andrew G.

    I've been a vegetarian for years so it's been a while since I've been to a BBQ place. I was intrigued seeing this place with quite a few veggie options. A lot of it was tempeh and I'm not a big fan of tempeh so I was a bit reluctant. The tempeh salad was delicious the tempeh was crumbly and functioned almost like a crouton. didn't really taste like tempeh. The rest of the salad was good and I even liked the spicy cashew sauce. The black bean chili was also very good. Also I didn't leave the place feeling bloated. The rest of my family isn't vegetarian and they all liked their meals too. Service was very friendly.

    Amanda C.

    Waitress at as nice but alright get this... we ordered the $16 pulled pork nachos, they looked very pretty and delicious but we took a bite and they were completely cold. The chips, the cheese, the pork, everything. Not even like warm. We were really really hungry so we were like okay whatever and asked her to put them in the microwave for us but at the end asked if they could take money off our bill for the nachos since no body wants to pay $16 for completely cold nachos. Anyways she comes back and said the manager said he'd take 10% of the nachos and it took off $1.65. This instantly pissed us off being more insulting if anything. What a cheapskate man! Best thing to do here is send your food back I guess

    Sidney B.

    So good! I love that they are normalizing vegan and non vegans eating together! The food was delicious and the atmosphere is so nostalgic and cozy. We had the tri tip and pulled pork sandwich, regular Mac and cheese, vegan burger and vegan Mac and cheese. 10/10 recommend!

    Wow- fantastic food across the board. Love their bbq sauce too. I had brisket/brat and pulled pork. My son loved the burger!

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    Consistently the best ribs in Boise. Food is well prepared from ribs to salads. The chocolate cake is a must.

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    Very tasty bbq pork sando! Bbq wasn't overly sweet either. Low key and mellow spot! The owner was super friendly and accommodating, too.

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    Fantastic service and the food was awesome! We had the pulled pork sandwich and the special brat burger. Both were so good!

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    Ask the Community - BBQ4LIFE

    Are any of the meats and or sides gluten free?

    Hello, yes we have many gluten free options. All the meats are gluten free and most of the sides are gluten free.

    Are you peanut friendly? I understand that a lot of products are exposed to peanuts, but are there peanut free options?

    Hello, we do use some other nuts in some of our stuff but no peanuts. We have a kids peanut butter sandwich and that is the only thing that has them.

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    Bodacious Pig Barbecue

    Bodacious Pig Barbecue

    (649 reviews)

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    Visited the restaurant for lunch on a Wednesday. Dining room was about a quarter full…read more Service was friendly and nice. No issues with speed of service. Clean, nice decor. I've had takeout from here on many occasions and it's always good. Chose the pulled pork sandwich, Carolina style, which was delicious. Soft, good roll. Fresh coleslaw, and lots of pork. Great overall sandwich. My side of choice was the sweet potato fries. Decent portion and yummy, fried well, fries. Would repeat. Just next time with a beer :-)

    Stopped in for a spring lunch and really enjoyed the laid-back vibe--sunny weather, cold beers, and…read morea solid spread of sliders made for a great midday break. We tried a mix of meats, and there was plenty to like. The pulled pork stood out as the best of the bunch--tender, flavorful, and exactly what you hope for from good BBQ. The spicy BBQ sauce was a highlight too: it's got a real kick--hot in a fun, nostalgic way, like a high school pool party where things get a little wild but in the best sense. The tri-tip was decent, though it leaned a bit young and could've benefited from a touch more time or seasoning to really shine. The chicken was cooked nicely--juicy and not overdone--but felt like it needed a little extra smoky pizzazz to stand out. On the plus side, the buns were excellent across the board, soft but sturdy enough to hold everything together without falling apart. Service was top-notch--friendly, attentive, and made the whole experience easy and enjoyable. Overall, a really pleasant lunch spot with some strong offerings and a great atmosphere. I'd say it would absolutely earn a nod of approval from my  St. Louis BBQ grandpa and his crew from Wells-Goodfellow--satisfying, honest barbecue with a few standout bites and a good time to go with it.

    Rib Shack Barbecue - BRISKET NACHOS

    Rib Shack Barbecue

    (278 reviews)

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    Amazing Delicious Over the Top. I've been to the East Coast…read moreto the West Coast. Rib tasting. Appsolultly The Best Ribs Ever. The Rib Ends are my favorite. I'm ordering the for my birthday party. The owners excel in Over the Top Service kindness and personal humor. The ambiance is perfect. A true western feel. Thank you very much.

    I popped in for some burnt ends and brisket to go. I've been here 10 minutes already, and still…read morehave not been served, with only three parties in the place and two of them already have their food. The two servers behind the counter are completely discombobulated. And, one of the employees just touched the inside of my sanitized to-go container with their bare hands after being out on the floor, touching dirty dishes, handling the dirty cash register, touching other surfaces. and everything else. The other server seems to be completely lost and staring off of the distance wiping counters while there's orders pending. My order. She really doesn't seem to be able to focus very well and know what to do. For example, there are plates of food sitting on the prep table, ready to go out and she walks over and looks at my ticket and then just stands there and wipes the counter. My to go order would literally take probably 30 seconds to put it into a container, weigh, and hand it to me, but she just won't do it. And, the other patron's food is getting cold. It seems like the guy that's on duty is the brains of the operation and he's doing all the work. I get out to my truck and the burnt ends feel really light in contrast to my brisket order. I ordered a half a pound of burnt ends, and 1/3 of a pound of brisket. Something isn't right. I take the burnt ends back in and show the guy that was at the register when I came in, he agreed something went wrong. It looked like a third of a pound, but I would argue that it wasn't even a third. By the way, this was prepared by the girl working that was daydreaming. He then made it right and handed back my tray, which I was grateful. He was apologetic and he took care of it well. Just to be clear, he did not give me more than half a pound but he made it right. And then went to go pick up a plastic fork, that's usually over in a cup on the counter, but there were none. So I had to get their attention quickly and ask for a fork and they pulled one up from behind the counter, after I was told they were over by the beverage machine. They both seem surprised that there were none up there ready to go. The food as usual was delicious. This is the sad part. The service is all over the map and completely in need of some serious management and restructure. I realize that it's very difficult to get good help these days, but this is a training issue. I can't go back in now knowing that the last 3 to 5 times I've gone in there. I've always had a problem with service. If the food was piping hot when it arrived, I might not be so bothered, but this lack of efficiency causes the food to be delivered cold. That's not my definition of a good experience. If you have a lot of time on your hands, and you don't mind waiting, and you don't mind your food warm instead of hot, then I would say venture out and try this place because the flavor and textures are good. Just set your expectations accordingly. The atmosphere is comfortable and rustic. A little loud because of the openness, no booths, just tables and chairs with 1/2 booth. Lots of self service going on here so be careful before you tip at the register. By the way, I chose not to tip at the time of payment when I walked in because I don't like tipping in advance of receiving the service. The purpose of the gratuity is to compensate your server based on the service they delivered, not will deliver or should deliver. Or in this case didn't deliver. I realize that not tipping on the front end gives the employees a chance to retaliate with poor service because you didn't tip. Oh how the times have changed.

    Chicken In A Barrel - Sampler plate - chicken, baby back rib, shredded beef, shredded pork, homemade chili and brown rice.

    Chicken In A Barrel

    (39 reviews)

    Highly recommend this place! My wife and I tried it for the first time on Saturday…read more This location is part of the boardwalks and can be hard to locate at night. The signage is fine but difficult to track down when it's dark. Once we arrived around 7 we noticed it wasn't very busy inside but were instantly greeted by someone. We decided on trying the chicken and rib plate, as well as share a side of the Mac salad. Each plate came with brown rice and a cup of chili with a few upgraded side options. Honorable mention that this establishment has coke products. Initial thought was how huge the portions were! We got around 3 ribs and a quarter of a chicken. What I'm happy to report on is that this food has character. The chicken was very well seasoned and cooked with just enough crispiness on the outside and juiciness on the inside. The same could be said about the ribs, great execution on the rub. Chili was also an incredible side including bacon and tasted like actual homemade chili with a great flavor profile. A lot of chicken places have been opening up in the valley and this place truly stands out. Most places are too scared to season their chicken but this place has an identity and expresses it through their chicken and BBQ which I need to highlight. Overall experience was 5/5. Ambiance was very calm and laid back, good music. The team there was friendly, approachable and personable and the food was next level compared to most places in the valley. I would return there in a heartbeat and fully plan on bringing family back with us, I highly recommend you try this place if you enjoy great BBQ.

    Wow, perfectly smoked chicken! Got the sampler and never looked back. Great clean atmosphere and…read moreright on the Boise river greenbelt. My wife and I will be frequenting this place for Hawaiian style date nights.

    BBQ4LIFE - bbq - Updated May 2026

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