On our way back from a trip to NC and up to MA, we decided to stop in Lancaster for some lunch and…read moreshopping. My husband and I looked for the best BBQ places in the area and landed on The BBQ Barn. A small and cute little barn sits in the corner of the plaza (on the right of Target). We ordered chicken and rib dinners with an extra pulled pork sandwich (we ordered way too much but needed to try it all!!). Dinner plates come with Cole slaw, a dinner roll, potatoes, and a whoopie pie. There is seating outside. We both agreed that the chicken may have been the best we have ever had. It was seasoned so well and perfectly cooked. The ribs came with bbq sauce on the side. There was a line, but service was quick and efficient. The grills are right in front and you can see the cooking happening! Inside the barn, I could see them rolling out fresh pretzels. They also had homemade root beer, which was very good! After we finished eating, I couldn't help but grab a vanilla ice cream cone to share with my dogs. They agree too, best soft serve ice cream we have ever had. Since getting home, we have already talked about how we need to plan a trip back to Lancaster to get more BBQ and explore the area a bit longer.

Important! The address listed in Yelp is wrong. The BBQ Barn is located in Lancaster on the north…read moreside of Lincoln Highway but is not visible from the road. Drive to the Target just west of the American Music Theatre and head to the far east side of the Target, driving back around the side of the building and the restaurant will be on your right. Watch for small signs directing you to the BBQ Barn. Review: Very good pulled pork sandwiches with lots of meat for a very reasonable price. Full meal is a great deal that includes three small grilled red potatoes, a small coleslaw, roll, whoopie pie, and drink for $12.50-$14.00 depending on your meat and beverage choice. They sell "homemade" root beer that I tried and it was good and tasted like the original drove in A&W root beer except it lacked carbonation. We had a sandwich plus one full meal for about $20 and left a small tip. Note that this is a casual place with outdoor seating only, similar to a food truck. Thankfully the picnic table seating is mostly in the shade. I do recommend this place for a quick lunch or dinner and noticed local Amish eating there while we had lunch. today.

The food was outstanding you can make brisket fries by doing the barnyard fries but add brisket…read moreeverything was 5 stars.

Great place for BBQ. Has all the things that you would think they would have. There is plenty of…read moreparking. They have a bar area, a dining area, and an addition with even more seating. We sat in addition where it was rather loud due to 5 kids at one table with their parents, and another party of 12 in there. The acoustics aren't terrific. Didn't ruin the experience, but just know in case you are sensitive to noise. Ask to sit in other areas. Very friendly employees! From the moment you step in. Hostess was nice and our server was terrific (shout out to Riley). She kept checking in on us and made sure that we had all that we needed. We ordered a margarita and I wouldn't recommend this at all. It tasted like lemonade and a some tequila. They also put sugar on the rim. It was subpar to say the least. It was nothing as described on the menu (fresh squeezed lime juice). We ordered the fried pickles for an app and I highly recommend them. The sauce that is served with them is great! For entrees, we ordered the Bone & Butt (ribs w/pulled pork) with a side of baked beans and a burnt ends meal with sweet potato fries. The ribs and pulled pork were absolutely great! Even the burnt ends were good too. However, I do like super wet sauces and they do come drenched in BBQ sauce. That was a me problem as I should have asked and I forgot. I should have ordered them plain. The corn bread was okay. We asked for butter for that. The fries were fabulous. The baked beans equally as good. There are two different sauces on the table for you to put all over the things. You can tell that they are making these things in house and take great care to make sure that they are good quality. The portions are terrific and the prices super reasonable. They have an extensive dessert menu. We didn't order as couldn't fit anything else. We even had to take to go boxes. This is located near Great Wolf Lodge! If you are staying there, this is super close and worth the drive. It's also not far off of 95 so if you are in the area swing by - worth the drive off of 95 (not far at all). Would for sure come again! Very tasty.

Stopped on a Thursday afternoon. It was quiet but it is the restaurants "first day of the week"…read more Our waitress was very attentive and offered suggestions on the menu. Service was fast, food was delicious and hot when we received it. There looks to be a nice patio area, and we will definitely have to stop again when the weather is nice. One plus, we found the kids menu reasonably priced and a good sized portion. We also appreciated that there were more options for aides than fries.

Stopped in the other night for dinner with my daughter. There is street parking and a little…read moreparking lot in the back. Plenty of seating inside and some spots outside. Our server Daniel I believe his name was, was great and checked on us non stop. I started off with the Chicken & Sausage Gumbo, it was a little different than normal gumbo but was really good. Than got the Half Pulled Pork & Half Beef Brisket Dinner with Mac & Cheese. The BBQ sauce is a little on the tangy side for my liking but the meat was cooked perfect. My daughter got the Ribs with Mac & Cheese. The ribs were fall off the bone amazing. The Mac & Cheese tasted like it was a very sharp white cheddar cheese which was very good. We will definitely be back.

We needed a spot for a group of 20 for lunch, and Bespoke Brewing was absolutely perfect! Ordering…read morethrough the QR code made everything so easy, especially with separate checks for everyone (a huge win for large groups). The hot honey Brussels were incredible, the food overall was delicious, and the staff couldn't have been more friendly and accommodating. Such a great experience for kids and adults! We'll definitely be back!!

We stopped in here after doing the railroad ride. The crab dip was delicious but so heavy that we…read morecould only eat half. The pita and crostinis were a little stale, the chips were perfect though. I also got the Nashville hot chicken sandwich. It was made with chicken thigh so it was nice and juicy. My husband got the sourdough patty melt but he said it wasn't anything special.

Great with gluten-free options, as one of the owners is celiac. They're very familiar with those…read moreneeds and they were able to provide a pretty good meal with all that in mind. I ordered online and picked up in store, and it was a pretty seamless and quick process. They have a separate area for picking up orders vs eating in, which helps with making it faster to pick up orders. This was admittedly quite a long time ago, so my memory about the food itself is a bit spotty, but I think it stayed pretty well for when we ate it. Inside looks pretty nice too, but didn't eat in at the time. Maybe one day in the future. If they can do well with keeping dairy and egg ingredients at bay, even better!

First visit. Went for lunch. Very good pulled pork sandwich. Super fast service. Very large…read moreselection on the menu including salads if you're not in the mood for barbecue. Nice homey atmosphere. Wasn't interested at lunch time but they do have beer and cocktails.

First time At the Smokehouse BBQ & Brew…read more We had the corn bread and burnt tips for appetizers hubby had the pulled pork and chicken and I had the SCHNITZEL AND SPAETZLE for dinner. The Burnt ends appetizer was the best I have ever had. The meat was super tender and the white horseradish was so good on it we bought 12oz to take home. Honestly that could have been my dinner it was that good. The pulled pork was good it passed my husband's test since he's from NC and still looking for one like home. The spaetzle was amazing, and as good as my mother in law made. Well better. And she's German. Such a great find. It will be on our list every-time we come back to Lancaster.

Smokehouse BBQ & Brews…read more GOOD: Service, woodsy-warm atmosphere. Prices were fair and soup was delicious BAD: The pulled pork was dry on the top layer, underneath it got better and better. The fried chicken was good and well cooked, but the batter needed seasoning. I would certainly go back to Smokehouse. I loved the warm atmosphere and friendly service. The platter was overall good. My recommendations would be to rotate/mix the pulled pork so it doesn't catch so much heat on the top layer, and pre season the chicken fry batter. Slightly salted/peppered taste would give the fried chicken a nice boost without the customer having to cover it with the shakers.

Nice and clean facility. Good service. Food was poor. Turkey club had no turkey or mayo in it. Had…read moreto go back to the kitchen for both. The bread for the sandwich was toasted but soggy and squashed. The bacon was good. The "hand cut fries" seemed like they were commercial frozen. Under cooked and soggy. Grilled chicken was absolutely tasteless. Seafood chowder had no seafood in it. The salad bar was good. Certainly will not be back.

First time here for me, second for my wife. I thought it was a very nice place. Excellent service…read moreand relaxed atmosphere. I had the grass fed cheeseburger and fries. The burger was very fresh tasting and fries were good. My wife had the turkey sandwich with corn chowder. The soup was delicious. They have weekly and daily specials so we'll be back to try. Also the prices were very reasonable.

They catered our large rehearsal dinner with their food truck. The food was great. Extra stars for…read morethe smoked Jack fruit and pulled chicken. We still get compliments on the Cesar Salad and cornbread. The family and staff were very nice and accommodating. Don't forget the locally made Whoopie Pies!

Had my food delivered. Short ribs and pulled pork was out of this world. Pulled pork was super…read moremoist,not to much bbq sauce. The ribs were really good not to wet like I like. Sides were ok. Mac and cheese was alittle dry but ok. Baked beans were good and onion pedals I loved. Will definitely order again. Would love to see some dry rubs,on the ribs, possibly in the future. Next we will try the chicken. Order came earlier then arranged time. Love it.

The food is about what I remember, w/ hit or miss items where you like some things more than…read moreothers. But the vibe got a total upgrade! Step thru the doors & be transported back in time, to maybe an old saloon in the Wild West- the bartenders darn bow ties, a fire crackles ahead, & an old-timey piano plays in the background. And if that doesn't grab you, the wood-fired brewery using hand pumps should! Rarely do I make exceptions for atmosphere to win out over food, but the setting more than makes up for any shortcomings the BBQ might have. Put this place on your list!

I wanted to love this place! Super cute and cozy log cabin type vibe. Order up front and take a…read morebuzzer to go get your food yourself. No waiters. Went on prime rib night. $27 for an 8 oz with one side. It came out like warm for us both and super thin with a lot of fat so I might have gotten 4oz of meat to eat. We left hungry. Roll was nothing special, sat ontop of pr so soggy. Coleslaw was good, French fries were ok but such a tiny portion. One place to play games chess and checkers infront of a very nice fireplace that they had lit. The beer was not good, not 3 options that were light on the % of alcohol so I got a wine instead. They advertise pr night and there micro brews so I as expecting a lot better from both. We would come again to try sandwiches and sit by the fire. Very disappointing in all though!

We had southbound cater a family party recently and it was a big hit. The food was really good and…read moreeveryone enjoyed it. The staff that were working the truck were super helpful and friendly! Definitely a fun way to cater an event!

Brad and his crew make the best bbq in the area hands down! Great for catering any size party.read more