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    Big Dan's Smokin Barbecue

    4.7 (19 reviews)
    Closed 11:00 am - 6:00 pm

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    Brisket Sandwich Pulled Pork sandwich Mac n cheese Beans
    Sammy K.

    An amazing experience overall! My fave Mac n cheese from a bbq spot! Tasted like it was actually homemade and the jalapeño corn bread was fantastic. Good portions of meat on the sandwiches too. I had the brisket sandwich and the pulled pork sandwich. The woman who took my order was very friendly and nice. I can not speak on the ambiance as I picked up my food from the take out window and ate at home. There was plenty of street parking and picnic tables outside if you wanted to eat right away. I'd go back again to try some more things! ***I asked for the rolls to be separate as I didn't want them to get soggy on the way home so I could write an honest review ***

    Brisket or pulled pork sandwich combo
    Jen E.

    Was glad to be able to check out this place. Be aware, it's not on Sheridan Dr, it's on Sheridan avenue, closeish to ECMC. We ordered two belly warmer cups, those alone were filling! Tried all the sides. Got a pulled pork and brisket sandwich combo, didn't even try that yet since the belly warmer was so filling. Definitely some really good BBQ! Also appreciated the extra BBQ sauce. I ordered via phone and my order was ready in about 25 minutes. The two people there were very nice. I don't think there's any indoor seating.

    Pulled pork, brisket, Coleslaw, cornbread
    Alexa R.

    Ok. Ok. Ok. My guy and I have been on a mega BBQ kick lately. We were lying in bed looking at Yelp pics and reviews of all Buffalo BBQ spots and this one immediately peaked our curiosity, based on location alone. We first called to pre-order Pastrami and while on the phone we realized, we have to go there immediately for take out. The location was super clutch! We generally don't even bother w sandwiches, so we ordered combo meals. Even tho we accidentally got a sandwich meal, we weren't disappointed. The brisket was so well seasoned. The pulled pork was mild and decadent. The sides....OMG. I was convinced that potato salad was always the worst option but this PS was insane. It had a deep vinegar base and really had a well rounded flavor balance. The Mac & Cheese...outstanding. What I would do is put a little tv outside during the Bills games for everyone waiting to pick up orders or to eat at the tables, you know, create a little vibe. Cool experience and great service!

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    11 months ago

    Best brisket in Buffalo. Food is excellent and made with care. I can't wait to have it again!

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    Amazing brisket and pulled pork!!!! Our first time trying, won't be out last!! Great service as well!

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    Thank you so much Stephanie. It was a pleasure

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    2 years ago

    REAL pastrami that you can only get in NYC or LA and the best pulled pork ever and brisket you can get anywhere.

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    So glad you enjoyed it Roger. Thanks for sharing!

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    2 years ago

    Absolutely the best barbecue I have eaten,and the nicest people you want to meet Everything I have tried is delicous.

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    2 years ago

    Good bbq, the smokin was well done. Dan and his wife are so nice I will be going more big thanks for some good bbq in buffalo

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    We came here for lunch because we seen so many great reviews but man, what a disappointment. The…read morebar area was nice, but the service and the food was not as everyone else described. I ordered the smash burger, my husband ordered the turkey sandwich. After we were waiting for our food for over 25 minutes, the server came over and said that he was just informed they don't have the turkey because they had an issue with that freezer. Ok, so my husband ordered the cheese steak because he was super excited for the bahn mi roll. My smash burger was alright, but the bread they use for their burgers remind me of those cheap buns you get from TOPS that just fall apart. The worst part was that they forgot the dog sauce on my burger, so I asked for the sauce, and THEY CHARGED ME FOR ASKING FOR SAUCE THAT WAS SUPPOSED TO ALREADY BE ON THE BURGER I ORDERED. My husband made sure to tell me after we already left because he knew I would have fought it and our already 1.5 hour long lunch date would have been longer waiting for the refund... He ordered the cheesesteak and the sandwich was so small, and the "bahn mi bun" wasn't even toasted which is a signature for bahn mi bread. He said the flavor was fine but nothing to rave about. The worst part, for me, were the French fries that came with both of our meals. They were soooo heavily peppered that they were inedible. We asked for ketchup to try to make them tolerable, and they gave us a pre-portioned small cup of ketchup... You serve french fries with most of your menu, why isn't there ketchup on the table?!? Overall, It was a nice place to have on senrca street which used to only have the blackthorn and franchescas, but I would not eat here again.

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    Chris's is still fantastic...the prices have increased, just like everywhere else. But this is one…read moreof those places where I feel ok paying a lot right now because the quality is there and the sandwiches are big. I'm not sure how long I'll feel that way though! :-) I try to get something different each time we go. This time I got the turkey jalapeno club. Along with the side of fries we shared, it was enough for two meals. It was really delicious!! They roast the turkey breast themselves and the jalapeno bread is out of this world. I would definitely get this again. Matt got the jalapeno cheeseburger, which had two thick beef patties side by side on the jalapeno bread...at $18.95 it was actually a pretty good deal. He's ordered this before and loves it. He especially likes the fried jalapenos they add. The fries are house made and delicious. One order is enough for two. We'll definitely be back!

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