I was at Knoebels and knew I wasn't going to feel like cooking when I got home, so my son and I decided to grab takeout. The staff was incredibly friendly. They had run out of one of the meats we ordered, but they more than made up for it by giving us extra of another meat they had available. The food was phenomenal! We chose the BBQ beans and mac and cheese for our sides, and both were absolutely delicious. My only small complaint is that the portions were a bit on the smaller side. That said, it definitely won't keep us from coming back. We'll absolutely be eating here again! read more

Ribs were great. Brisket was good. Sweet corn (on special) was phenomenal. Mac and cheese was decent. Great homemade bbq sauces to choose from. Service was great and super friendly. Nice tables to sit at. Cute little country store with handmade items and food connected. read more

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We have passed this place many times on our family trip to Knobles. We finally made it. I think my expectations we high because it was a bit of a let down. We went on on Thursday at 4:30 pm and they were out of the chicken and sausage. That was ok, we were going for the brisket. I give the brisket itself . It was very good. Nice smoke, there was enough fatty and lean in the mix. However that's where it ends. I was so disappointed in the sides. I though I would get actual fresh made kettle chips, they were a bag of chips. My second side was potato salad, again, I though it would be homemade. It was not. It was the same store bought potato salad we had in our RV fridge. I think the brand is Reser's. My husband got a bowl with brisket baked beans and mac & cheese. Its not in a bowl, its in a paper boat that you usually find french fries in. He said the same as me, brisket was good but the sides were sub-par. The bowl was a mess because it wasn't an actual bowl. Go for the meat. Take it home and make your own sides. We spend 40 bucks and that's a lot for just brisket. 2 more pluses.. staff was great, very pleasant, and the fountain soda was really good. read more

BBQ was good, portions are very small. Íf you have a bigger appetite chances of you leaving hungry are pretty high!

Upon entering the country store I was swept away by the smell of warm pecans! I felt like I was taken back in time! So many nostalgic things! Well I made my way to Big Dan's in the back upstairs! I'm a recent transplant to PA and have been dying for some good bbq! Big Dan's didn't disappoint! The people were so friendly! The food came out quickly and was good! This may be a weekend regular! I got the sampler platter to get a little taste of everything. Had food to last me a couple of days! read more

Big Dan's BBQ - Bbq sampler: pulled pork, brisket, andouille sausage, smoked chicken legs, and ribs!! MacNcheese, coleslaw and cornbread on the side! - Barbeque Near Me - Catawissa, Pennsylvania

I've gone past this place every summer for the last few summers. I finally decided to stop and try it. I wish I would have stopped the first time. The food is delicious. Everyone was friendly. Will definitely stop next time I'm in the area. read more

Good food, excellent service, nice location. People are more than happy to give you recommendations. will definitely be back. read more

Big Dan's BBQ - Pulled pork, brisket, cornbread, baked beans, mac&cheese - Barbeque Near Me - Catawissa, Pennsylvania

Dan's hours are limited and if you want ribs you better get there early, the brisket is to die for; tender, juicy, and delicious. Dan serves up his menu upstairs from the store and is family seating on picnic tables. You can't go wrong here. Just watch the hours of operation. read more

The food here is unbelievably delicious! It is the best BBQ I've had anywhere. The gentleman who owns it, Dan is a very nice fellow and told me how and when he first started his business. The place has more than enough seating, and it's a cute place for a very nice dining experience. read more

The brisket was by far the best I have had in Northeast PA. Very tender and no fat! Sauces were awesome. There was a young boy cleaning tables and he was so sweet and asked if we were enjoying our food and we said it was really good and he said he was happy to hear it. It was such a pleasant experience. read more

Enjoyed the "piled on" pork bbq dish and a "separated" pork bbq dish. Both were delicious! read more

Big Dan's BBQ - Interior view! - Barbeque Near Me - Catawissa, Pennsylvania

We have been to big Dan's barbecue several times! We have never been disappointed! The food is second to none. The portions are on the general side. The ribs are second to none. The staff has always been very polite. The place is very clean if you want to complain about the pricego to a family restaurant and get frozen food. That's warmed up! read more

Been here a few times now and the food is always incredible. Workers are personable. Amazing food for a reasonable price. Can't wait to go again. read more

So I thought I would try& order online to support a local business,...& I ordered the family sampler which was $$90.00 ok ...with that being said, we expected A LOT more food for the price...just not what we expected. read more

Best bbq in the area a must stop. Great people great food great prices. If you need your bbq fix this is it. Fall off the bone ribs. Mac and cheese is very cheesey. Pulled pork wow. Brisket yummy. read more

Big Dan's BBQ - Bbq selections - Barbeque Near Me - Catawissa, Pennsylvania

Great food, great service as well. The Head chef and owner is a very nice and humble guy, he explained to my mom basically every ingredient at her request and was very tentative to her, excellent customer service and food. I wouldn't fade this place at all if i'm in the area again read more

Very good brisket and pulled pork. Nice portions. Very tasty Carolina sauce. With some hard cider from Freas winery just down the stairs; it will be a repeat meal for future. read more

Yum, yum, yum! We stopped by for lunch and we got such a delicious treat! Our catering event went to well last year, we couldn't wait to try the location at the farm market! We had a party of 8 people and Dan and his crew took care of us! Between us all, we had everything off of the menu! Pulled pork, brisket, Cole slaw, amazing Mac and cheese, hot dogs and the refreshing sweet tea. The tables in the shade were perfect for enjoying our meal! We topped it off with a yummy ice cream treat inside the farm market! Def recommend Dan's BBQ! read more

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Awesome, food is always delicious and the setting is great, up on a scenic mountain. Enjoy some ice cream afterwards while taking in the view. read more

Saw this in our drive up To knobels amusement park and decided to try it! What a fantastic surprise! Terrific pulled pork sandwiches read more

Big Dan's BBQ - Barbeque Near Me - Catawissa, Pennsylvania

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Woohoo! As good as it gets! is a perfect description of Big Dan's BBQ. I usually stay in my comfort level with what I know and go w/ the Brisket, which hands down is some of the tastiest I have ever had! Today we switched it up a bit, went with a full rack of ribs, pulled chicken, Mac&Jac, BBQ Beans and Slaw.... Ohhh My! Truely amazing Que! We did have to bring the food home and re-heated it in the kitchen. I put Sweet Baby Ray's Honey BBQ on half of the rack of ribs and then I put a "Little Kick" BBQ Sauce on the other half from the Legendary 17th Street BBQ that I had ordered from Murphysboro, IL. If you haven't tried it yet please do, it was a great addition to Big Dan's Ribs. Your stomach will not be disappointed if and when you ever get a chance to visit Big Dan's read more

This is the best BBQ place in America! The Brisket, Ribs, and Mac n Jack in particular are phenomenal! I don't know how Big Dan does what he does but I'm glad he does it! Spend the day and go for the ribs, slaw, beans and don't forget the tea. All of this in a beautiful setting with the most friendly staff!!! Go there TODAY!!! read more

Ordered to-go by phone, it was ready at requested time. The sampler was amazing, multiple people could eat it. The ribs were delicious!

Went in with high hopes of awesome bbq and unfortunately it was not as good as previous reviews stated.

The ribs were over done and hardly had any bbq sauce on them. The menu said kettle chips and they weren't. They tasted like Martin's. Very disappointed after reading great reviews. read more

We are doing the BBQ run sponsored by the PA. Pork commission and this was our 6th stop . We arrived today which is a Saturday at 330pm. We saw their Facebook page telling ppl to visit and we're excited being part of the BBq run. When we arrived we were greated at the register by a young girl that was obviously not happy to be there.We were surprised when she said ...we only have pulled chicken and ribs. No brisket...chicken other then pulled on a sandwich. . no pulled pork... THE WHOLE reason why you are on the BBq run is PORK . So we got the ribs and chicken sandwich and Mac and cheese. before I get to the food...we were given a beyond flimsy plastic fork and that's it.....when we asked about a knife they said they were out. How did they expect to cut the ribs? Any way we went to the 2 young kids who gave us our order and they found 2 plastic knives ...not in plastic . So now the food. The ribs were good. I can't complain. They were meaty and tasty without adding sauce. The chicken on the sandwich was beyond dry. The Mac and cheese would have been pretty good but undercooked and the cheese was gritty. It probably needed another 5 minutes. I will say it again. These owners that have young kids run their place get exactly what you would expect. Lackluster quality and service. I would not go back for that exact reason. When we were leaving it looked like were taking the sold out signed next to most of the options . I am not sure if they were then available but if that was the case why would it not be told to us....like in 20 minutes we will have a few more options. Either way ...we drove 1/1/2 hours to try your BBq and it was nothing like you advertised. So if you are local or close it may be a place to give a try but if you are driving out of your way it would be best to call first and ask the BBq place if they will have bbq that day ahead of time. read more

Worth going back whenever we go to Knoebels. Ribs were great!!! We got a sampler and it truly was all fantastic.

Took a shot at having BIg Dan's cater our family reunion. To say we were not disappointed is an understatement. The food was absolutely, out of this world, crazy good, delicious! Even the corn bread! Couldn't have asked for a better experience with BIg Dan's. Super friendly too! We will definitely use them again next year for the reunion. (might have to order extra next time for take home leftovers LOL) YUM! read more

Despite living all over the country this is still hands down the best BBQ I've ever had! A family run business that makes amazing food and always has a great friendly attitude, doesn't get much better than that. read more