I really wanted to give this place a great review, but I can't. The food is quite good, but there are several issues. First, I was there at 5:30 on a Friday evening. I ordered three different items only to be told they were out. For crying out loud, were they surprised that people eat out on Friday. It's not like it was 8:00 in the evening Second, the inside of the restaurant needs attention. It's old, sticky and needs a deep cleaning. Finally, the owner has the personality of a mop they never use. He acts like he doesn't want to be there and each customer is annoying him. The younger guy back behind in the kitchen could be a welcome change at the counter. Oh well. The food is good. read more

The people working here are very sweet and kind. We definitely enjoyed all the smiles. The place is mainly a take out situation with one or two tables inside and picnic tables outside. We ordered the ribs and pulled pork with the following sides--sweet potato fries, Cole slaw, onion rings and beans. Everything was fine--not fantastic but ok. If this is the only BBQ you can get in Pennsylvania, then I'm sure sorry. read more

Haven't tasted the food yet, but the young woman at the counter left A LOT to be desired. What a sour puss. She had zero personality, didn't smile at us as we ordered or asked questions, she just pointed to the menu above her. She needs a lesson on customer service relations!! read more

Pretty good size menu, but the strombolis are very good and also the pizza! Good customer service.

I was very disappointed with the beef brisket. It was 50% fat and the meat was in tiny pieces. In the past I remember stopping and getting very lean sliced brisket. Not the same. I gave 2 stars because the beans and sauce was good and customer service was very good. Unfortunately, I will not return. read more

Not allergy friendly!!! Ordered from here 5/16/26 thru their website. Ordered 2 briskest sandwich platters. One with baked beans, one with horseradish coleslaw. I put on each order seafood allergy. My husband goes to pick it up with one person in line before him and they say it'll be a few minutes. 30 minutes and a handful of walk ins later and they finally fill our order. Half way thru my soggy brisket sandwich and I can't swallow and have an itchy closing throat and sense of impending doom... go into full anaphylactic shock. Thankfully 2 EpiPens and allergy meds and steroids and I lived thru it. I highly suggest you don't go this bbq joint that loves to serve shellfish/ seafood and doesn't seem to care about cross contamination. We will never be back. read more

Curt's Smokin' Ribs - Order. - Barbeque Near Me - Mill Hall, Pennsylvania

We have been going to Curt's for over 10 years and have always had good service and great food. The last few visits have not been good. Yes, the service is still great, but the chicken (which is what I normally get) has been VERY dry and chewy (overcooked). We were there Saturday, and the chicken was the same. My husband gets the Brisket and says it's good, but very fatty. So, maybe it's just the chicken. Just wanted to say that Curt's has changed. read more

First they got the order wrong - gave us a small instead of a large, so one pizza got cold while waiting for the second to be made. That pizza was burnt, too. Then there were 9 small pieces of sausage on our large Supreme pizza. staff is young and looked stressed and overworked. read more

Curt's Smokin' Ribs - Barbeque Near Me - Mill Hall, Pennsylvania

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If you're ever in Mill Hall, you MUST stop by Curt's Smokin' Ribs! (It's about 40 mins from State College, give or take). You can't go wrong with anything on the menu. The wood fired pizza is my favorite and they have gluten free!! But we didn't get pizza this time, unfortunately. Pictured here is the BBQ Trio, with Boneless Ribs and Pulled Chicken, and I substituted the Pulled Pork with Brisket. The sides are potato salad and sweet potato fries (with cinnamon sugar) . We also got a half chicken and half rack combo with horseradish coleslaw and smoked baked beans. We drove about 10 minutes to Bald Eagle State Park to eat; the view of the lake paired with the food was amazing. The food and service was 11/10 as always. You won't regret stopping! Very reasonably priced for the outstanding quality as well. read more

Curt's Smokin' Ribs - BBQ Trio w/ Pulled Chicken, Boneless Ribs, & Beef Brisket. Sides are Potato Salad & Sweet Potato Fries w/ cinnamon sugar - Barbeque Near Me - Mill Hall, Pennsylvania

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Quite disappointing for BBQ. My expectations were definitely set too high after seeing the 4.5 star rating on Yelp. I forget that in smaller towns, I need to subtract at least a star when compared to larger metros. If there's no other BBQ around, this will scratch the itch. But the meat is dry and sauce lacking in depth and flavor. Nice people though. read more

Curt's Smokin' Ribs - meal in a styrofoam container - Barbeque Near Me - Mill Hall, Pennsylvania

I was passing through town while on vacation and stopped by Curt's based on yelp reviews. I had the mac n cheese with pulled pork, and I got the BBQ sauce on the side based on reviews that it can be quite saucy otherwise. It was SO good! I went on a Saturday night and it was pretty busy but I ordered online ahead and was in and out quickly. It seems to be a place teenagers and adults alike hang out at, mainly in the parking lot. read more

Curt's Smokin' Ribs - The legend himself: Curt - Barbeque Near Me - Mill Hall, Pennsylvania

Curt's used to be my go to spot for BBQ. Man, has this place fallen off a cliff. We got a pound and a half of brisket and about half of it was fat. The woman taking our order couldn't have been less enthused. The coleslaw was runny and tasted off. To top it all off, the bathroom was DISGUSTING. That will probably be our last stop at Curt'. read more

We had a big order for a Halloween party and we use to love curts pizza. We ordered 3 lg cheese and pepperoni pizza , lg potatoe salad and a total of 80 boneless wings. The wings tasted alright but that as far as it goes. The girl could not take card over the phone but that wasn't a big issue it was the food itself. The potatoe salad was bland and unpleasant. The pizza was absolutely terrible. It looked good but my God the taste was nasty. First off I don't know how they cooked it but this definitely was not the curt's wood fired pizza we remembered. The pizza also had a rancid mildew and musty taste to them. Over 47 plus dollars wasted. Probably never going back if this is the new norm.. pray we don't get sick. read more

We have gone here for the tastiest pulled pork and fresh hot rolls anywhere around here several times and recently ordered their pizza that is cooked in a wood fired brick oven! I will obviously go back there not only for the food but for the service they treat you like they've known you forever. read more

Do not underestimate their wing sauces i struggeled fr with 2 other people other thing is that their customers service is amazing very nice kind n understanding read more

BBQ was good. Didn't like their coleslaw but I'm from the south. It was too mayonnaisey. But their meats were good. Kinda a whole in the wall place. Staff was nice. Mom and pop feeling. Prices were a bit high. read more

Absolutely delicious!! Best bbq we have ever had !!! So friendly and the menu is outstanding!! read more

An absolute gem. This place has some of the best food I've ever eaten, and definitely has the number one best barbecue I've ever had in my life. Curt's Smokin Ribs has perfect their recipes, and I'd highly recommend this place to anyone anytime. read more

Curt's Smokin' Ribs - Margherita Pizza - Barbeque Near Me - Mill Hall, Pennsylvania

Curt's is a great place for food, but as with everything inflation has driven the prices up so it's now just a treat to eat there rather than a multiple weekly visits. It's always pretty much busy, so I would advise calling in your order. I think the best values are the small personal pizza and a really great brisket chili they make with the leftover pan remnants!!! read more

Curt's is an essential lunch and dinner spot for central PA. When I was a student at LHU, Curt's was my favorite spot for comfort food at a reasonable price. I frequently dined in (either at the few tables indoors or at the picnic area outside) and ordered takeout - both methods were consistently excellent. The pulled pork is my absolute favorite along with the weekly fry specials, which are posted on their website early each week. The poutine is especially good because it's made with their savory brisket gravy. I'm drooling just thinking about it! If you're not in the mood for brisket or pork, Curt's also makes some killer wings (try the chipanero ranch if you're in the mood for something spicy). Overall, Curt's has some great offerings no matter what you are in the mood for. There's something for everybody and it's all home cooked at a great price! read more

Amazing ribs, wings, they just do all meats well. The staff is amazing here! You can see how busy they get and they still have their masks on in that heat, still friendly and so nice. They do tend to drown their ribs and brisket in sauce so I'd prefer getting the sauce on the side. read more

Best darn ribs you will ever eat take the family and enjoy the food. We cannot drive by the place without stopping.

Brisket: killer. Ribs: killer. Ppork and chicken: outstanding! Beans and horseradish slaw: great! This place is the bomb. Unpretentious lil shack. Eat there. Seriously. And hey to Curt. read more

Not very good at all the Stromboli was soft and doughy no crisp to it all the fillings and sauce tasted like canned stuff couldn't tell it was wood fired got a Tex Mex salad with brisket which I hope is better in person than what I got also no silver ware or napkins in the bag very dissatisfied will not order again the Stromboli tasted like yesterday's then was nuked when I ordered it read more

Curt's Smokin' Ribs - "Wood Fired Stromboli" - Barbeque Near Me - Mill Hall, Pennsylvania

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If you like BBQ this is the place to go if you are in the Mill Hall PA area. The pulled pork is mouth watering. I top it with there outstanding BBQ sauce put on one of their Hot fresh sandwich rolls and finish it off with coleslaw on top. Enjoy! Their wood fired pizza is something to experience as well with just about every topping you can think of. This place is my go to place when I have a hankering for BBQ. read more

Stopped for 2 macaroni and cheese from the bulk food menu which is served in a rectangular box which was specifically told to the counter person, paid, wiat, wait, wait, and wait some more. No food coming out from the back, just a guy standing there not moving. Wait some more and then ask what is going on only to now be handed 2 LARGE mac and cheese that are wrong. Back they go. Observe more of the kitchen guy standing there not doing anything but constantly moving his dreadlocks out of his face so no hair covering, but he was wearing gloves to do it. Finally, the counter girl, went to the back and scooped them herself. 20 minutes later and 2 mac and cheese go out the door! Seriously? You have the best food, the best location, and the best prices but you have some useless person working the kitchen that is destroying your business. read more

In Mill Hall PA great bbq that rivals some of the best joints I've been to anywhere. A highlight when visiting my home town

Succulent ribs. Little place. Friendly service. Carry out if you want, or sit at one of the couple tables inside. read more

Curt's Smokin' Ribs - Barbeque Near Me - Mill Hall, Pennsylvania

Great food and great prices. Our family tried the chicken, pork, brisket, Mac & cheese with BBQ, shrimp, and fries. Everything was delicious. It was the perfect stop for dinner after our 3+hour trip to Bald Eagle SP. read more

Curt's is one of those gems in the Lock Haven area that can out-class the best of the big cities. I have yet to find another brisket that is as good as Curt's smoked brisket. And the rest of the food and sides are made fresh, and quality is given at a reasonable price. Even the new pizza is great here, especially considering that it's a barbecue restaurant. The seating area is small, it isn't pretty; but isn't that typical of a place where you'd rather they put their money towards the quality of the food itself and keep prices down as much as possible? Curt's is as good as it gets for a home grown barbecue restaurant! read more

Curt's Smokin' Ribs - The best beef brisket is here at Curt's Smokin' Ribs! - Barbeque Near Me - Mill Hall, Pennsylvania

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I called to place and order, they left me on hold for 40 minutes until they closed. I love Curt's food and order from their quite frequently. I'm very disappointed in the customer service. read more

My wife grew up in Mill Hall and her family still lives there so we get up to the area every couple months or so. Curt's is always on our list of must visit places every time we come. Curt's is not the best barbecue I have ever had, but it is a worthy substitute if you don't want to drive to NC, Kansas City, or Texas. I have never had the pizza or wings, but my extended family tell me both of them are excellent. Since I don't visit often and am not in town for long - I don't want to waste my visit on non-barbecue items. I have had the brisker, pulled pork, and ribs and they are all very good. Get some extra sauce on the side. The side dishes are only average so don't waste much stomach room on them - this is strictly a protein fueled experience. Limited seating inside so to-go is probably your best bet. Take the 10 minute detour off I-80 and check out Curt's. read more

Curt's Smokin' Ribs - Always nice to see the smoke going hot and heavy - Barbeque Near Me - Mill Hall, Pennsylvania

The pulled pork is good and the chicken is decent. But the other stuff wasn't great. The brisket was watery...which means it lacked flavor. It was the end of the night tho...so maybe that's why. I haven't and probably won't go back. It was expensive for only part of it being good. The sides were eh. read more

I'm a Texas bbq guy. Great people great atmosphere but all the bbq was crazy over cooked and dry. Brisket was sliced paper thin. I couldn't get it down without sauce and I don't believe good brisket should need sauce. Ribs had zero tug to them they just fell off the bone. Good flavor but just really over cooked. Service is crazy friendly. Really good people here. But for me just not my style of bbq. read more

The ribs are sooooo good The server was very helpful, friendly and inviting. We will be back

Stick to the Ribs !! Stopped off after a long, windy Penn State Game Day and read the reviews. In short, the ribs were a hit! They were tender, not over seasoned and delicious. I opted for the combo (chicken/pulled pork/ribs) and the ribs were above and beyond the best of the three. Sadly the PP was bland with the exception of the sauce (bit too sweet but good) The chicken was tender and tasty but it couldn't overcome the draw of the ribs The sides were good but nothing earth shattering -- The beans were tasty, with some nice smoke. The Mac and cheese was OK -- The Cole slaw was good -- nice vinegar and finely chopped. My advice -- skip everything else and go all in on the ribs! read more

Great roadside bbq / ribs restaurant! If you looking for great ribs and fantastic pulled pork certainly pop in to Curt's! I am a huge fan of their horseradish coleslaw, one of the u inquest menu items for me. Great food, a few picnic tables outside to eat at, and friendly service. Highly recommended! read more

Excellent brisket and beans. Ribs are good. Small cramped spot. Gumbo, pizza, chicken. Something for everyone. read more

The BBQ isn't very smoky. I was looking forward to the smoky flavor promised by the name. The meat was okay, but the beans picked up the slack where the BBQ fell short. The beans were the best part of the meal. The staff was friendly and everyone seemed pretty happy to be there. read more

Curt's Smokin' Ribs - Pulled pork and 1/4 rack combo - Barbeque Near Me - Mill Hall, Pennsylvania

I'm not a huge fan of Bar B Q, so I don't eat here often. But they have the best pizza. They have a wide variety of toppings and cheeses and they don't skimp on them. The prices are great too. Their wings are great as well. I also love the Mac and cheese. read more