Amazing. Incredible. You might think Maxons is a little out of the way, and it is. But the big city…read morehas got nothing on this place when it comes to unique flavor! It's hard to describe the way they've carved out an entirely new BBQ flavor. I had the BBQ tacos with pulled pork, which was dynamic. The parfait is certainly a unique way to deliver the whole experience in a single convenient dish. Beans in the bottom, pulled pork, with coleslaw on top. Certainly the different types of slaw influenced the overall flavor but I think it was also the way the cabbage in the slaw was rough cut instead of shredded. Siracha and Dijon were in the driver's seat with one of the slaws I tried. The staff was super friendly. Although the restaurant is a humble place it was jammed when we were there. If I lived in the area I'd probably show up once a week too! Maxons clearly captured the rural area's attention and some folks from town were there too. What a great experience. From the moment see left our vehicle we could smell the fire and the smoking meat. Wonderful! Give Maxons a try!

I don't even think this place is open any longer. The phone is out of service. I ordered online for…read morebarbecue for the Fourth of July celebration and I got an email back on the Internet that they had received it along with my payment and I drive by there tonight the doors are locked. Coolers are empty inside. Such a shame it was a good place for barbecue.

The meat dinners are good portion sizes and worth the money…read more 4/5 Meats: smoked sausage & pulled chicken were our favorite. I also had the ribs and they were tender and juicy but not much flavor without adding sauce. 3/5 Sides: due to not having a ton of flavor, the slaw and Yams were the best, the Greens weren't anything special, needed more seasoning and the mac was bland. Not super impressed with the cornbread either, very cakey. 5/5 Sauces: personally, loved them all. 10/10 service: Veronica was our server and she was fantastic. Restaurant was out of wings, but she was extremely communicative and friendly, offered other suggestions, so kind and knowledgeable about sauces and the whole menu. She was great! The location itself needs a bit of love, no sign outside - just a white board. It looks like they're still remodeling - but it was clean (bonus!), good music was playing, and the decor on the walls was a nice touch. Service really saved this review from being 3/5 and took this up to a 5 star review.

I got take out. Ultimate BBQ sandwich, Loaded BBQ fries with pulled pork, 1/2 lb of rib tips,…read moresmoked meat salad. when you open the takeout boxes the smoke was strong and delicious. BBQ was on point, my wife said it was a bit dry, but that was without sauce. Any place that has rib tips is worth a look and Big O's did not disappoint. I can't believe Midland, MI (my home town) has good BBQ that is worth the trip home.

Was looking for corn beef and cabbage for St. Patrick's Day. Hit the jackpot! First time visit…read moreand took home dinner and enjoyed it very much! Took home apple and blueberry pies that were very good, too!

I'm a sucker for a wet burrito so if I see one on the menu, it's always in contention for my pick…read more My wife and I decided to give theirs a shot, both choosing the ground taco beef, and neither of us were overly excited with our choice in the end. It severely lacked red sauce and the meat itself was very bland; we just didn't get that flavorful wet burrito experience we were hoping for. Outside of that, our servers were very good and made sure we had everything we needed. The restaurant itself was a pretty good size spot with plenty of seating; a little outdated on the decor but that's to be expected. I will say, the pieces of homemade pie they had sitting by the register way very tempting and I'm mad at myself for not getting one on the way out.

I stopped in here while driving through, having never been to the area. I saw the wood fire roaring…read moreat the back of the outdoor kitchen and thought yep, this is going to be good. I ordered the brisket sandwich. I've eaten a lot of brisket at a lot of places but I've never had it charred over fire. It shockingly good. I would say maybe the best brisket I've ever had. The meat itself was super tender but still moist, then the char brought out all the flavor. I tried the sauces, all of which were good but the meat was the star of the show. I honestly didn't care for the mustard potato salad but didn't mind because there was so much meat on the plate. I'll stop here every time I'm in the area. 10/10

Went here on a Thursday night and it wasn't too busy. It was outdoor seating and some indoor kinds…read morebut still outside. The cook was nice and friendly with help with bbq sauces and what to get. There were a lot of options and sauces available in the fridge. I got the pulled pork sandwich with Mac and cheese. The pulled pork was really juicy and there was a lot of it, the house sauce was very different than what I've had before but was really good nonetheless, the Mac and cheese was also bro and ready which is always nice, I will definitely stop by next time I'm in bay city

10/10 service: Kevin is amazing - so knowledgeable about the menu and shared his recommendations…read more He was quick, attentive and professional with a great friendly demeanor. 10/10 food: get the Sliders, they're phenomenal, juicy, packed with flavor on the perfectly toasted mini slider bun buttery and delicious + absolutely get the Dill Potato Salad - likely the best potato salad, creamiest potato salad I've ever tried. The corn nuggets albeit not homemade, tasted like perfection and the dipping sauce was the perfect complement. 10/10 craft brews: all made on site from Mountain Town Brewing Co. Favorites: Railyard Raspberry - Raspberry Wheat Ale, The Wife is Calling - Light Honey Lager & Blood Orange Moscow Mule - all on tap! The outdoor seating options were perfect for a beautiful night. It was our first time here and we will absolutely be back. Oh, and don't forget you get 15% off as a Great Lakes Bay Dining Card member - great deals!

The atmosphere was very much a modern brew house meets western bbq. Even with dark walls the large…read morewindows and lights make the place plenty bright and welcoming. I ordered the Ultimate Sampler ($45). This has Sliced Beef Brisket, Sliced Tri-Tip, Pulled Pork, Shredded Chicken, Jalapeno Cheddar Sausage, Smoked Chicken Wings, Ribs, Cornbread (2), Pickled Onions, Sweet & Spicy Pickles, & Choice of Two Sides. I got Baked Beans and Mashed Potatoes. The portion sizes were generous and the say feeds 2. I would say it could feed 3. The brisket was very good, just a tad dry, however very tender. The Tri-tip was good, just a little tough. The pulled pork and shredded chicken were both excellent. As were the ribs and chicken wings. The sausage was ehh. The cornbread was very good. The pickles were excellent. The baked beans and boursin mashed potatoes were both fantastic and worth visiting for those alone. My ranking of everything from my Best to least favorite: Ribs, Chicken Wings, Pulled Pork, Baked Beans, Mashed Potatoes, Shredded Chicken, Cornbread, Brisket, Tri-tip, and lastly sausage. Nothing was bad, and a lot was excellent! They have 6 sauces to choose from: Regular Bbq, Cajun Bbq, Apple Bbq, Korean Bbq, Alabama White, and Carolina Gold. They were all good. The service was very friendly and helpful. Overall a 4 1/2 star review. Since I have to round, I'll round to 4. Would I return? Absolutely. Very good bbq.

Very good meal, one of the better places to eat in the Tri-Cities. Had the 3 meat dinner with Ribs,…read moreBrisket and Tri-Tip with Mac n Cheese, BBQ beans. All the meats were nicely smoked, fresh and tender. The Mac n cheese and Beans were very good. Cornbread was also good, moist and flavorful. The food came out very fast, drinks were also good. All the sauces were really good, we like the house made Molasses sauce and Chipotle the best. It is a little pricey, be prepared to spend some money for a good meal.

I was in from out of town for Thanksgiving with my family. We had 10 people. What a horrible…read moreexperience. The place was very loud and echoey. The front door let in a blast of freezing air every time someone came in, making our food get cold quickly. Most importantly, the BBQ ribs that my mom had were burnt to a crisp. The coleslaw was awful and no one at our table ate it. It was tinged with a pink color...ugh. The smokes turkey that I ordered as part of a 2 meat dinner was drier than a bone. So they slathered some sauce on the top and called it good. Cornbread was good. Everyone complained about the over done meat...and in fine print, beware, if you order the St. Louis style ribs, they will add on a 8.95 cent up charge. For what???? Extra time on the "Barbie?" To top it off, they added a 20% tip to the bill AND they added a 3% surcharge to use our bank card. Overall, a terrible meal and better yet, the manager didn't believe us or care about our experience. Save your money.::go somewhere else.

You know the type of food that makes you do a little happy dance in your seat? That's Johnnys…read more Wonderful staff, friendly service. No frills- just dang good food. Romo's pro tip: the fries. Always get the loaded fries. They are a meal themselves!

Barbecue so good even Woody would drive to Michigan for it! Found this spot stopping for dinner…read morealong the way. Definitely a hidden gem!

We had Clydes Pit at the Eagle Days car show. The Phat Mac and Shepard's Pie were both very tasty!…read moreThe service was fast and friendly.

Whew! I never expected to give a 5-star rating to a BBQ food truck out of Elsie, MI, but Clyde's…read morePit sure deserves it. I have heard of their food from friends and happened upon them at an event in St. Johns. They served up a full menu of brisket, burnt ends, pork, ribs, and chicken. They also had an apple slaw and loaded mashed potatoes, along with their signature sauces. It was all delicious. I had their meats taco-style, one chicken and one pork with slaw and a spicy crema (sour cream). The meat was so smoky with a robust flavor that wasn't salty. The slaw and cream amplified the flavors of the meat, and didn't distract from it. Before leaving, I picked up a plate of what was left, chicken and burnt ends. My partner ate some last night after the drive home, and I just finished some (24 hours later). The flavor is still spot on, and the meat is still tender. The owners of this BBQ joint seem to love what they do. They do it very well. I can't wait to track them down again.

I stopped for lunch at Uncle John's cider Mill on my way up north. The "sundae" comes in pulled…read morepork or brisket. It came with baked beans, brisket, topped with coleslaw, bbq sauce and pickle. Each bite was more flavorful than the last. Good amount of brisket and perfectly cooked. There was just one guy working, but fortunately it wasn't busy. They don't hand out silverware, you have to know to grab it from a big brown box. I would get it again.

I can only assume that anyone who likes this food has never had good bbq. They were out of brisket…read moreand the pork and chicken sandwiches were bland and the buns tasted horrible. The nachos looked nothing like their pics and were just as bad as the sandwiches. I will never go back.