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    Big Jake's Bar-B-Que

    4.1 (25 reviews)
    ModerateBarbeque
    Open 10:30 am - 8:00 pm

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    Dave L.

    On the road north through AR we came across Ashdown at lunch time. We didn't feel like fast food, so we were glad to find Big Jake's. Diverse BBQ menu. 4 tasty sauces. Free pinto beans. Pretty good BBQ. It's in a relatively new building and they have big screens on the walls. I got the pulled pork and smoked sausage. I also tasted their brisket. Definitely better than fast food. I liked their sauces, especially the sweet mustard sauce. Their other sweet and their original sauces were great. I did not try their hot bbq sauce. Sides were good, especially their baked beans. Fries are fresh cut and the baked potatoes are huge. 4 stars b/c it's not great, sauces were above avg and it's a great alternative to fast food in a small town.

    Best service in Ashdown area. The food is good they make you feel like your are welcome at anytime

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    Emma H.

    I couldn't find a lot online telling me what Ashdown had to offer. I left my hotel (Economy Inn) and just walked around, looking for something to eat. Most of downtown was closed around 6pm, so it took a bit! I came upon Big Jakes BBQ and was intrigued! You stand in line to order kind of like a fast food joint, but you sit down and they bring your order to you when it's finished. I selected a brisket meal. It was all delicious, but the brisket was the least delicious part of it. It was a little dry. The fries and macaroni were divine!! The service was good and the environment was neat. If you find yourself in this odd town, I recommended it! The parking was a little odd...a creepy dirt parking lot that was dark, and had a train track running through it.

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    Maggie M.

    Delicious BBQ!! I would definitely recommend this place to everyone!! The ribs and bbq sauce is delicious and the baked beans, yummy!!!

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    K G.

    I'm not usually a big fan of pinto beans but Big Jake's has all you want 'free' pintos with any meal and they are definitely the best I've ever had. I'd come just for the beans, if fact I have. That said the Bar-B-Que is very good. Potato salad is very good. Cole slaw is ok but nothing special. I highly recommend the place, especially if you're a beans and bar-b-que person.

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    Jenny B.

    Awesome food for this little town!!!! Loved it! The BBQ fries they recommended were GREAT! Loved the free pinto beans also...a little hot but good flavor

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    Too pricey for what it is, and the kid that took the order had to be told 4 different times and still messed it up.

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    Delicious meat! Wonderful smoked flavor! They also have homemade fried pies! This was our first time, we will return!

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    4.6(10 reviews)
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    I had driven past this restaurant a couple times in the past few months. It always caught my eye…read morewith its colorful mural. I'm remiss that I didn't stop in earlier. The food is fantastic comfort food. It's like a warm embrace on a cold day. The staff were great and attentive. I ordered Twanky's and okra and my coworker had a 3pc catfish basket with hush puppies, fries, and okra. The basket also came with a choice of homemade cake or pie for dessert. A mess of food for $15. The catfish was good, the okra was good, but the Twanky's are out of the world! Imagine a large whole jalapeño stuffed with cream cheese, smoked brisket, and then wrapped in smoked bacon! The flavor was indescribably and smoke was off the charts. They also offer house made pies and cakes for dessert. They have a wall of veteran pictures, which I always like to see. All food is made and smoked in house. You're really missing out on a great meal with great value. You should stop in and see for yourselves what a great establishment this is. I left feeling like I had truly been welcomed, treated right, and that my patronage was appreciated. Kind of rare in today's industry. Also, if you go to an establishment and some of the menu items are sold out for the day, you know you're in the right spot. This means they are cooking for value and quality, not volume.

    Everything is excellent!! Food, service, ambiance!! Would recommend to anyone!! Love the bar b q!!…read moreBut the other food is good to. There weekly specials are affordable an delicious!! Must try the Arkansas Twankies if you've never had one. Omgosh!!

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    4.4(82 reviews)
    50.5 mi

    Stopped in for late lunch. The ribs were some of the best we've had. Husband said they rival many…read moreof the ones in Memphis The bishop sandwich was delicious and so big I could only finish half Don't hesitate to go!

    Naamans BBQ is the definition of "so close, yet so far." First off, credit where it's due--the…read moreservice was great, the place was clean, and walking in smelled like a BBQ candle made by angels. The outdoor area was awesome for the kids to play, and being in a plaza with other shops makes it an easy family stop. Now for the food plot twist. I ordered the pulled pork, ribs, and chicken. The chicken showed up ready to represent the whole team--tender, smoky, and honestly the MVP of the tray. The pulled pork, however, tasted like it had been placed into the warming tray first thing that morning and was still serving overtime by the time I got there. The ribs looked like competition BBQ, but flavor-wise they mainly introduced me to black pepper and then left the conversation. Sides review: the twice baked potatoes were seasoned well and definitely pulled their weight. The mac and cheese was okay--nothing offensive, nothing life-changing, just there for moral support. Overall, this place has a lot going for it: great service, family-friendly setup, clean atmosphere, and some real potential. But the BBQ was more of a split decision than a knockout.

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    Buffalo Grill - Hochatown - Shrimp skillet Mac and cheese

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    4.0(265 reviews)
    46.3 mi

    I am giving this five stars for the VERY attentive service. The food was great and hit the spot…read morewhen we just wanted something simple on a Sunday afternoon. They stayed on top of the water refills and I appreciated the vat (I'm kidding) I mean the squeeze bottle of ranch dressing (yes, I am one of those people.) The fries had the peels on which I love and they were pretty tasty. I had the mushroom bacon swiss burger and my hubby had the classic burger without cheese. Both burgers were good. He ordered onion rings and those were a big hit. I would also note that the onions rings appeared beer battered and a bit more cakey with a smoother finish than ones with flour breading. That is a personal preference for some. They were very good. I love love love the atmosphere here. It has such a nice patio atmosphere and there were lots of families and couples dining al fresco. We would definitely return. It is so nice to sit outside here.

    Stopped here on our way back from Broken Bow for a last stop meal. Chicken fried steak was good,…read morebut a bit heavy on breading, and the mac and cheese was more like cafeteria-style mac in my opinion -- nothing too special. We also tried the brisket queso, which had good flavor, but we had to ask for it to be reheated. Service was friendly and the spot has an easygoing vibe if you're looking for somewhere casual to grab a meal.

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