This is strictly a diner atmosphere...the name is accurate. But, if you want really good diner…read morefood with some of the friendliest staff...this is the place. We were traveling on the interstate and took a chance for lunch.

Stopped in on a trip through Vienna. Great roadside diner. The table service was attentive and the…read morefood was made to order. Hot and fresh and delicious. It's not fancy but it's clean and comfortable. It's a nice dinner that will hit the spot when you're on the road.

Text in advance to order and find out what they have. GREAT hidden gem for folks at Lake of Egypt!read more

Good food . We order ribs.very kind people!! Open Friday Sat only . Drive thru. Great tea!!read more

We have been to a lot of BBQ restaurants. This one is very good. Waited in line for 1/2 hour on a…read moreFriday evening memorial weekend. Took about 15 minutes after we ordered. Some tables inside and a big pavilion outside. The menu has a lot of options and they have great specials. I feel the price was good. All of the meats were great! So flavorful and tender. The jalapeño sausage was also very good. The sides were not the plain old salads and I assume made in-house. The potato salad sweet and creamy. The slaw has apple slivers in it to give it a sweet crunch. The beans had a little spice to them. The bread pudding is good with no shortage on sweetness.

We got the pulled pork nachos and cowboy Mac n Cheese. Both were extremely good portions and some…read moreof the best bbq! Both of our lips were smacking. Five stars all day! Not to mention the people were sweet and service was fast!

Stood in line for 20 minutes at the Sunset Concert tonight to get brisket, because the sign out…read morefront advertised brisket. They even had a flier advertising brisket with seasoned fries and beans. Got to the front of the line, and they said they had no brisket. I missed half the first set. This is the second time that's happened to me, and the last time I bother with them. It's a shame I have to even give them one star.

Excellent BBQ! Place was busy at lunchtime when I visited. Took a few minutes to obtain my to-go…read moreorder, but worth the wait.

Delicious! Consistently good food, solid prices, and friendly staff. We use the drive thru for…read moreconvenience. They offer a senior meal too.

Popped in for Thurs lunch favoring Pat's with fewer but better ratings and less expensive option in…read moreMurphysboro. First time...so went withh the sampler at $18 and most of their meats are included except the pork steak (makes sense to me since that's usually a separate feature in these parts along with Kentucky). It was three of us and we were given the heads up that the sampler can feed two. Figured we could start with that and order more. The order was a very generous helping of two large rib tips, two pork rib bones, two wing pieces, and pulled chicken, pork, and chopped brisket. Our choice of two sides were slaw and mac & cheese. Three buns were thrown in given the three of us in the party (thanks for the flex). Local bottled Big Muddy root beer is the same $1.50 as the can sodas in the case and it is made with honey and cane sugar. Of the things I tried, I thought the rib tips were excellent - smoked pink and moist - got a meaty piece with only a small piece of cartilage. The chopped brisket isn't my thing - I prefer sliced. My daughter said the ribs were great (figured would be as good as the tips). The wings I believe were smoked too rather than grilled and the taste from the rub/marinade wasn't something I was familiar with. Tender and not dry. Pulled pork and chicken were solid. We still had leftovers - so I'll get my chance to try the ribs and focus on the flavor of the wing. Will have to get the pork steak next time and order plates next time focusing on our faves. Roomy dining area with some tables near the windows. It was getting warm out there so having plenty of indoor seating on a quieter Thursday lunch was welcome over overflow seating outside at the covered picnic tables.

We we're married at Blue sky vineyard and had Great boars cater our wedding. All of the food we had…read morewas absolutely delicious and the staff serving the food was very kind. We live in California so during all of the wedding planning Great Boars was so easy to work with over the phone and email. If we lived out there I would have them cater my events more often. My husband and I are in town now and plan to try their Blue Boar restaurant. Thank you Great Boars of Fire for excellent service and yummy BBQ!!

Amazing BBQ, the presentation was beautiful, our guests were impressed by the chef's hand carved…read morebrisket. They even asked what our wedding colors were so they could match their linens with our decorations. I was a little skeptical of the food from the vendor list Blue Sky requires you to to use but I would highly recommend GBOF to anyone regardless of vendor requirements. In addition to the wonderful food, they create a customized menu to work with any budget. I hate "filler foods" at parties such as unnecessary sides or places that require you to purchase their per person package "deals". I got exactly what I wanted at a fair price. They accommodated my gluten-free diet as well as the allergy and dietary restrictions of our guests. The best part is there was SO much leftover that we got to snack on it throughout the reception!

We have our farm nearby and stumbled upon this restaurant. We were greeted with a smile from…read moreeveryone. The lady at the little window was a doll! We have tried their cheeseburgers, brisket, and the famous Horseshoe! (Choice of bbq or burger, topped with cheese sauce, onions, fries, and shredded cheese!) It's a really relaxed, country, & no frills kind of dive! We love it! They even sell fresh farm eggs outside! If you're in the area, stop and get ya a bite!

Shortly after Murphy's opened a while back, a family member gave me a shirt from there, so of…read morecourse I had to try it the next time I was in the area. I expected it to be good, but nothing special. I was wrong... the food was fantastic!! Some of the best BBQ I have ever had. (The pies were delicious too.) The service was great as well; the staff were very kind and engaging. On top of all that, the place is well-maintained inside (much nicer than I was expecting!), and while it is quite small, it is incredibly cozy. I cannot recommend this little hole-in-the-wall place enough.