We stopped here on the way to NC based on the only two Yelp reviews available - not a huge sampling…read moreof patrons, so we hoped for the best. Tl;dr - it was one of the best BBQ joints we've ever tried. This really is what you might imagine a small Kentucky town BBQ house to be - tiny building, hand-lettered signs, a happy Porky Pig-style painting inviting you to feast upon his flesh, etc. It was unassuming, rustic, and by a big lake. Ask to eat on the deck if the weather is right. On a Wednesday evening, there were only a couple of other families there and we were seated immediately. The food came out quickly. Let's review what my friend and I ordered: Fried catfish - I can't imagine doing catfish much better than this. Crispy breaded crust, melt-in-your-mouth interior. Pulled pork - neither of us are pulled pork connoisseurs, but I ate every bit of what they gave me, which is rare for me. Tender with no lumps of fat, and the sauce was the perfect blend of sweet and savory for me. (I don't like BBQ at all if it's too sweet.) Fried okra - a dish easy to get wrong - often too gummy, stringy or mushy. This okra had a crunch to the outside and the right amount of tenderness on the inside. We both finished our portions off. Fried taters - sliced potatoes cooked kind of like home fries, crispy exterior. My friend added spicy BBQ sauce to his and loved it. Baked potato - huuuuge with butter and sour cream, not too dry. We drank Ale-8, which they had on tap, which made my friend happy. (I'm more meh about it, but I keep giving it second chances. If you're from north of the Mason-Dixon, it's like ginger ale.) The server was very attentive and helpful, and a cook popped out of the kitchen when we were paying to ask how we liked it. When we said we loved it, she gave us a Fonzie-style double thumbs up. We are returning to eat here on our journey back to Louisville in two days. Totally worth the extra mile off the interstate.

What a neat place, has tables and booths inside and tables on the back porch. the service is great…read more, friendly and helpful. the food was great. will recommend this restaurant. They also serve breakfast.. please give this place a try.

Wow, last month I was looking for a good lunch place off of hwy 75 in Kentucky on our way to the…read moreSmokys. Smittys has great reviews and it was the kind of food we were hoping for. It's a little "hole in the wall" super basic but that's often a GOOD sign. It was. Staff very friendly, food DELICIOUS, it took a little wait for the food due to the freshly breaded and fried catfish. We had ribs, catfish and pulled pork. Coleslaw, and beans. Fantastic place to get delicious reasonably priced BBQ and catfish. Worth a quick exit from the hwy.

This place has it all. The best BBQ you'll ever have, friendly staff and homemade sauce. The owner…read moreis very personable and involved in their community, someone who cares and gives back. This place is underrated but still up and coming. They're going places, and you'll want to say "I loved Smitty's from the start!" - Trust me, ride the wave!

Since my husband and I owned a BBQ restaurant, I can confirm that this food is amazing. My husband…read morehad the 3 meat plate and I had the "lil chick" and I was blown away by the taste and texture! The food was phenomenal. The restaurant itself is very inviting g, the aesthetic is so inviting and the service was extraordinary. We had our food and even took some brisket home! Don't miss out!

This is a nice place with super friendly staff and good blues music playing in the background!…read more I orderedthe pulled pork sandwich with apple slices. The pork is amazing with great smoky flavor and "bark" mixed throughout. The Apple side dish is very tasty with a hint of sugar and spices! Great place!! Prices are good too.

Dining here is always 10/10, best food in the RRG and would hold its own with any BBQ joint in the…read morecity. Wanted to give a special shoutout to our server Mandy who was delightful and always right on top of things even in the midst of a Saturday evening rush!

A BBQ restaurant that is about a mile down a gravel road makes my mouth water the closer the GPS…read morecounts down to 0.0 miles. Perched high atop the hill, those diners sitting outside have an amazing view of the trees and the sky while seated comfortably in the shade. Servers are quick to come around and take your order.. mine being beef brisket, Mac and Beans (Mac and cheese with baked beans on top) vinegar slaw and squash. Also on special was asparagus on the late-May evening that I stopped in. I'm a beef brisket snob. I like it lean and well smoked without the need for heavy bbq sauces. My opinion is that the more sauce you have to use, the worse off the meat. Having traveled all over, including a heavy concentration in the south sampling beef brisket, I can attest to the deliciousness of Red Point's brisket. A nice mix of fat, the brisket was tender and juicy and I could cut it with my fork. The side of bbq sauce complimented it rather than overpowering it, which is what it should do. The Mac and cheese baked beans was something I have never seen on a menu before. Mac and cheese on the bottom and baked beans on top.. I'm a fan. I'm also a fan of the bacon on top of it! The squash was so/so.. a little overcooked to me and the balsamic didn't really do anything for me. I would have liked some garlic and onion seasoning on it instead. The vinegar slaw was also a bit of a miss for me, but no one has been able to beat a local place in Thorntown, Indiana's vinegar cole slaw for me. The most important item.. the beef brisket.. was a solid 9.5 for me. I'm sure if I'm in the area again, my mouth will start watering thinking about it!

There are only 2 types of people in this world: Those who…read morehad brisket nachos from Straight From Texas Bar B Que today... And those who wish that they had! Best BBQ in the area! Brisket, chicken, ribs, pulled pork, they've got it all! Plus Tamale Tuesday, Wing Wednesday, and Nacho Thursday (along with all your other favorites) Not sure what to get? Try a Texas Tater!

What an amazing find! Literally the best bbq and sauces I…read morecan remember having. We tried the brisket and pork and they were scrumptious! We tried 3 of the sauces and each one was delish - couldn't decide which was best. I think c TX was my fave if I had to pick! Cowboy beans, greens and cornbread were top notch too. I literally cannot recommend this place enough!

They are not open on Saturday's. Just so no one tries to go eat there and is disappointed that…read morethey are closed.

In & Out BBQ had so many 5-star ratings that we made a detour off the interstate for a late lunch…read more We were not disappointed. Honestly, can you be when it's a diner-sized place with a smoker on the sidewalk out front? We never judge BBQ by our local style, knowing that there are as many types of BBQ as there are people in the world (it's the Baptist version of smoked meats, we think and if you're Baptist you'll get that joke). In & Out is no exception. It's a wet style, slightly sweet. But really, we think the reason to stop in here is the owner. He chats with you while he cooks and while you eat. He MADE OUR FRENCH FRIES to order - literally cut up a potato to fry after we put in our order. That's the first time I've ever seen that happen. Kenny (the owner/cook) is a great guy and he makes your dining experience wonderful. Great owners, passionate cooks - these are the things that move a meal from good to great. We'd put In & Out in the great category.

I had the smoked half chicken special. It was the most tasty chicken I have had in forever!read more

A big red and white shack in lush green country pasture land at the horseshoe end of a strange lost…read moremotel from a mid-century Hollywood scary movie set. The authenticity of the BBQ hits you when you walk in and sniff the air. A gleeful find. The brisket was nothing unusual, but the ribs were brilliantly done. Try all the sauces at your table waiting and feel free to sharpie the wall as thousands of patrons have. Channel your Guy Fieri here and butter up the corn bread.

The service is always good and the food is always hot and delicious. My only problem is having to…read moredecide between all the great choices. Breakfast is served all day and there's always great food on the buffet or you can order from the menu. If you like comfort food, this is the place to go!

I've heard it said before that if you want home cookin', then eat at home. I normally subscribe to…read morethis belief. It's one reason I don't go out for breakfast ~ I can make a pretty good breakfast at home. No use paying someone to do something I can do. So, going into Jackson's restaurant, a mom and pop restaurant specializing in home cooked style food, I had my doubts. Walking up to what resembled a school cafeteria lunch line only furthered my doubts. And, seeing the sheer number of different options sitting out behind the glass window only furthered my suspicions. Look, I was wrong. The food here is really good. The service is super friendly and helpful. I was so overwhelmed by all the choices I just told the lady behind the glass counter to pick me something. She obliged with a kindness that made me think she knew me somehow. She chose the chicken and dumplings, beef stew, apples, and two different types of corn bread. Now, I thought initially, and she even admitted, that the chicken and dumplings/beef stew mix was a little unorthodox, but that they were both so good I had to try them. Both were fantastic. The apples were awesome. I liked both types of corn bread. When I got up to leave, she called me over to the counter and said that since it was my first time there, I'd get a free dessert. You all, I was too full to even try. The food here is both tasty and filling. I was in Richmond for a conference at Eastern Kentucky University. So it was really convenient to stop by. But I'd say that even if you're remotely close, it's worth a visit. Don't, as I did, judge a book by its cover.