After spending the morning touring Hoover Dam, we worked up an appetite and headed to Boulder City to check out Fox Smokehouse BBQ. Great decision. This place has a legit small-town feel and serves some excellent barbecue. We ordered the Burger special, sliders (one pork and one brisket), and The Brisket sandwich. The sliders were huge for sliders and served on big toasted buns and piled high with coleslaw, onions, pickles, and pepperoncinis. Both meats were flavorful and tender. The brisket sandwich was outstanding: certified Angus beef cooked low and slow, seasoned with their Texas-style rub, sliced thick, and stacked high on grilled Texas toast. Very satisfying. For drinks, we had a couple Hazy Fox IPAs and two Huckleberry Lemonades that were on special for $5, which were a fun and refreshing choice. The sides were just as impressive. My family ordered the 50/50 bowl with half mac & cheese and half cowboy beans which was outstanding. The cowboy beans were especially packed with flavor. We also tried the fried okra and potato salad. The okra was amazing; crispy and delicious. The potato salad was just okay for me and a little bland, but I'm from the north, so I know everyone makes potato salad differently depending on the region. Overall, Fox Smokehouse BBQ was a great stop with delicious food, generous portions, and a welcoming hometown vibe. Definitely worth visiting if you're near Boulder City. read more

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The food is amazing and I love the take out service. The only problem I have with is that you have to ask for barbecue sauce. Seems a little strange in a barbecue restaurant one would have to ask for barbecue sauce for takeout. The read more

This review based on service as I haven't had the opportunity to dine there yet. London answered my allergy questions in depth and was very thorough, even double checking with the chef. Looking forward to dining there soon! read more

Fox Smokehouse BBQ is located in Boulder City (about 45 minutes from North Las Vegas). I thought this place was a safe bet because they currently have an impressive 4.5 star average on Yelp. I also note that most BBQ restaurants that I've been to are also inconsistent. A BBQ restaurant is the very hardest of all restaurants to run because it tastes many hours to prepare the meats and then after the meats are smoked then they have to figure out on how to store the meats and keep them hot for hours to serve. Anyways we've hit Fox Smokehouse on a bad day. When you walk in on one side is a bar area and on the other side is a dining area with a salad bar (but no bbq meats and mostly just ham and lunch meat turkey). The hostess also does the take out service and might be running food out into parking lot before she seats you. It looks like a regular BBQ Place inside. It's not fancy. It's decorated with lots of PIGS. I was expecting some Fox decorations but I could only find PIG things. They even have PIG decorations in the ladies rest room. They also have some BBQ awards on display. They don't have the two meat combo options like most places so you have to either get a sandwich, or a platter with a half pound of meat on it. Sides are additional. I tried the bbq turkey breast with a small macaroni and cheese and a small corn. (for most people this is large enough for two and then some). I must give them credit for amazing flavors on the turkey but it was a little dry today. The corn also had very good flavor to it. But they can win a prize for maybe The WORST macaroni and cheese on the planet. EEEEEEEEEK if was awful. This macaroni and cheese could only have been created by a toddler. It was like mushy pasta mixed with something like Velveeta with BIG LUMPS of real cheese that didn't melt in and BIG LUMPS OF BURNT CHEESE. BLECH! My husband unfortunately tried a Pulled Pork Platter. The poor pig died in vain. They served pulled pork that was SO DRY THAT YOU COULD USE IT AS DENTAL FLOSS. (boy was he mad that I suggested this place on our day trip to Boulder City) I cannot recommend Fox Smokehouse BBQ. read more

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Stopped in on a day trip from Arizona and we were craving Bbq. We were seated immediately and our waitress was attentive and asking us what we wanted to drink right away . I ordered brisket tacos with mac and cheese on the side and hubby ordered pulled pork sandwich, and a side of okra. He loved the okra and said his pulled pork sandwich was good but a little bit on the dry side. My tacos were fantastic but I did not care much for the mac and cheese. It was so mushy . We need to come back and try other options ! read more

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Fox Smokehouse is on a corner street. There is about 10-15 parking spots around the building, and the rest is street parking. There might have been additional parking, but I didn't see it immediately. They have a pub area and a dining area--separated by a thoroughfare. We arrived at around 12:55pm on a Saturday and were seated within 5-7 minutes. The dining room was pretty full except for 3-4 open tables. The vibe is somewhere between an upscale dive bar meets tavern lodge. I liked it a lot. We ordered drinks and my usual is an iced tea, however, it tasted like water. Super disappointed for a bbq place, but moving on to what matters most....the food. They have everything you could think of to meat plates with sides, all types of burgers and sandwiches, salads, deserts, wings, and a kids menu. The meat plates and sides are à la carte. There didn't appear to be a go-to variety plate with everything included, so just be aware of the individual prices if that's a concern. Each of the à la carte plates come with your chosen meat/protein (1/2 lb) and you can choose à la carte your sides and à la carte bread options (corn bread, Texas toast, biscuits). I ordered the brisket with okra and the cowboy mash up which is half macaroni & cheese and half beans, and a side of cornbread. The sides were a bit small (4oz, approximately), but it was really good. The okra was crisp and not greasy. The server recommended ranch and a fry sauce to go on top and it was delicious. The cowboy mashup was okay; the macaroni & cheese was flavorful, but the beans were just "ehhh". I'm not sure what I was expecting. The brisket......Ahhhhhhhhh--mazing. It was moist and flavorful and you don't even need but to pull it gently from your fork and it just comes off. Sooo good. I highly recommend the brisket, hands down. I couldn't finish everything so to-go boxes were given and they also gave smaller containers for the sides and any bbq sauce you might want to take for your food, as well. read more

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3.5 I have always loved American BBQ. I'm very particular about what I enjoy and expect about BBQ: Pro's: Excellent service. BBQ chicken marinade was good. Coleslaw fresh. Cowboy beans EXCELLENT. Con's: All the food arrived lukewarm. The collard greens and chicken too were lukewarm when they should have been hot. That really spoiled the overall experience. Lukewarm chicken does not appeal to me. Flavour-wise was on point. Understand that the pitmaster can't be at the grill all the time, but lukewarm collard greens too were disappointing because they were not hot - and it's usually one of my favourite vegetables in the South. I purchased their chicken seasoning because I loved the blend. The food overall is good, but I prefer food that is served hot. My personal preference. Pricing was fair. read more

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Finally got a chance to eat in instead of take out. I can honestly tell you eating in is much preferred over takeout any day. When you can get fresh brisket over takeout which is not ate immediately when served is not the way to go. This is the best brisket I've had so far in southern nevada. The brisket was fork tender and very juicy and moist with great flavour. I will definitely go out of my way to come here for brisket until I can find somewhere else in las vegas for great brisket, so fat this is by far the best I have had other than what I've had in richardson texas and that's a long drive or long plane flight away. read more

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I don't mind paying for quality. This place delivers. Their macaroni, and cheese was EXCELLENT!!! I enjoyed my Prime Rib, which was cooked to order. The burnt ends were a little salty, but were still good. It was worth the trip. I'll be back. I definitely want the baby back ribs! read more

Went on St Paddies and they graciously made is a table for 11. Excellent food and great service. St Louis Ribs, Mac & cheese and collards were terrific. read more

Fox Smokehouse BBQ - Barbeque Near Me - Boulder City, Nevada

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It's a very solid bbq joint for sure. I loved the "burn ends"!!!! It's flavorful and tender. Get it!!! We also got St Louis baby back rib and brisket. The rib is good but I thought it's a bit on the sweet side which I think it's overkill. For meats, of you chill out well, you didn't need to drown your meat in sweet sauce. The brisket is kind of average. For the collard greens as a side, it's not bad but it needs more fat to cook it. The restaurant is rustic full with country charm, a fun place to be. I'll definitely come back for the burn ends. One thing to now is that everything is on the salty side. Just be mindful of it. read more

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Swung by around 7:30pm on a Wed on our way into town from the Grand Canyon. Modern smokehouse decor on the interior. Seated promptly and staff were all very friendly. The Prime Rib BOGO weekly special really blew me away! Food came out quickly and they didn't skimp on the cuts either! All the food tasted great! Would definitely come here again. read more

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I have been wanting to try this place. Did a walk in but a 30 min wait. Servers were nice and attentive. The ambiance reminded me of a place you stop on a road trip. I love how there is a photo of each menu item on their website. They have a ton of different delicious looking sandwiches. I ordered a combo with burnt ends and tri tip, cornbread, collard greens, and a baked potato. Everything was really good and I mean that. We ended it with the peach cobbler which was warm and so worth it, served with vanilla ice cream read more

Food was very good. Server was attentive. Decor was very nice, tables and bathrooms very clean. Totally recommend it read more

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Probably the best BBQ I've had in the Las Vegas area. Funny things is, this place is actually in Boulder City! I've been here multiple times for lunch and dinner. And while it's a little busier during dinner time it's never too busy which is surprising since the food is so good. The staff is always nice and helpful. Haven't had a bad server once. There's ample seating as well as a bar area with more seating and high top tables. The beer is cold and they have a full bar. But the main thing you have to try is the barbecue. The brisket is amazing. And they're baked potatoes are to die for. This is the first restaurant in Boulder City to receive 5 stars from me and I feel it's well deserved read more

Fox Smokehouse BBQ - Loaded Baked Potato with brisket - Barbeque Near Me - Boulder City, Nevada

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Amazing place to have some amazing smoked bbq! The brisket is a must have and corn bread was on point! Sweet tea was also refreshing and delicious. Definitely would come back to this place. And most importantly, the staff being amazing was the cherry on top! :) read more

Fox Smokehouse BBQ - 3 meat combo with a side of 50/50 mac and cheese and cowboy beans with corn bread - Barbeque Near Me - Boulder City, Nevada

We've been getting the salmon dinner special on Friday's to go. It's so delicious generous portions. We really enjoyed it read more

Fox Smokehouse BBQ - Salmon dinner with veggies - Barbeque Near Me - Boulder City, Nevada

2nd visit and still impressed! Service is excellent, attentive and we never waited long for anything. The restaurant has a very family oriented and homey feel. And food, AMAZING. Don't sleep on this restaurant! read more

Fox Smokehouse BBQ - Spicy BBQ wings - Barbeque Near Me - Boulder City, Nevada

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Best ribs I've ever had! My advice, listen to your server. You likely can't go wrong though our server recommended eating family style. She put together the perfect amount of food for 4 people and the selections were out of this world! I don't normally like Mac & cheese though I gave it a try and now I can't stop thinking about it (in a good way). That's a recipe I'd love to have! read more

Fox Smokehouse BBQ - Family St. Louis Style Pork Ribs - Barbeque Near Me - Boulder City, Nevada

After many years of this being a regular stop whenever I'm in Boulder City, I'm honestly shocked I've never written a review for Fox Smokehouse Barbecue. It's one of those places that's consistently solid every single time. At the hours we usually come, we're seated fairly quickly. The food is good, the service is good, and the vibes are good -- it's an easy, enjoyable experience all around. Nothing feels overcomplicated, just well-done barbecue in a relaxed, welcoming setting. Everyone I've ever brought here has always been pleased with their meal and the overall experience. It's a reliable spot, a great time, and a place I'll continue to return to whenever I'm in town. read more

I ordered the Sloppy Joe (chopped and sauced brisket with peppers, onions and your choice of cheese) with sweet potato fries and it was perfection from the first bite. The brisket was tender, smoky and packed with flavor-- and the melted cheese just took it to the next level. The sweet potato fries were crispy on the outside, soft on the inside and perfectly seasoned. The bun even had "FOX" branded on it, which was such a fun touch. And that knife sticking in the middle? Definitely made me feel like I was about to conquer something serious. Haha! The atmosphere has that cozy BBQ joint vibe, with the smell of smoked meats lingering in the air the second you walk in. Service was friendly and quick, which made the whole experience even better. If you're in Boulder City and craving BBQ that hits all the right notes, Fox Smokehouse is a must-visit! read more

Fox Smokehouse BBQ - Sloppy Joe - Barbeque Near Me - Boulder City, Nevada

This place is a must if you're a Boulder City resident or on a hiking and/or kayaking adventure in nearby Lake Mead area! They have a large dining room and a dedicated bar area, too. Their food is all soooo delicious! If you go during happy hour--weekdays 2-5pm--they have drink and food specials. The BEST are the 99¢ wings though. Get em spun with teriyaki and buffalo sauce, trust me! The pickle fries are also amazing as an appetizer. And if you're really hungry, they let you create your own combo plates with as many sides as you feel like adding on (ala carte)--I personally love getting their burnt ends. Service at the bar top is always speedy and on-point. In the dining room, service is sometimes hit-or-miss. However, it's not the server's fault--it really is a big dining area and they maybe only have a couple of servers tending tables. Definitely consider this my favorite casual dining spot in Boulder City, but give it a try and make that determination for yourself!!! read more

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Absolutely love this place! Been wanting to try it for a long time but always forget about it until I'm driving by. Today was the day I finally gave it a shot. Everything was beyond delicious and service was top notch! I chose a half lb of pulled pork, burnt ends, tri tip and brisket. Wife got salmon with sweet potatoes. I also ordered Mac and cheese , potatoes and gravy as well as creamed spinach. The sides were great as well. I really enjoyed the subtle jalapeño kick from the Mac and cheese it's there but not overly present just a hint of spice: also ordered 8 wings which were crispy yet juicy in the inside just how it should be. For dessert we ordered peach cobbler and banana pudding, Patrick the manager came out to check and see how everything was very friendly and caring. Overall loved the food, service and atmosphere and will definitely be back! read more

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Came here to try really good barbecue and I unfortunately felt super let down by all the rave reviews. The sides were pretty good (though please advertise if they are made with jalapeño because it was practically the taste of the whole dish but was not described as such), but the barbecue was unfortunately subpar since the ribs and brisket were rather dry. Unsure if we just had an off circumstance because of all the good reviews :( Otherwise! The staff is super super sweet, we had a guy (forgot his name sorry) wearing full football gear and he was very attentive to everything we needed. Additionally, the ambiance was really nice and lively and everyone was definitely having a good time. The lady next to us said she had been going there for years which was so sweet. read more

If you love real deal BBQ with that smoky flavor that hits before you even take a bite... this is it. The meat was tender, juicy, and seasoned just right. You can taste that it's slow smoked and made with care, not rushed, not dry, not drowning in sauce to hide anything.The brisket? Melt in your mouth.Ribs? Fall off the bone.Sides? On point.Portions were generous and everything came out fresh and hot. The vibe was chill, service was friendly, and you can tell they take pride in what they're serving.Vegas has options, but this spot is definitely one of the better BBQ joints in town. We'll be back for sure.If you're craving smoky, saucy, comfort food... go here. Period. read more

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We had a large group go there recently, and I was so impressed with how everything was handled. Special menus were created just for our group. Tables were set up to accommodate all of us. The food was absolutely amazing and everyone enjoyed every bit of it! So fresh and so much of it that most of us ended up taking some home for another meal! The staff was very friendly and knowledgeable. Service was quick. A very special thank you to Mel who was so patient and understanding during this large event. read more

Fox Smokehouse BBQ - Yummy Pork sandwich and a side order of delicious mac & cheese - Barbeque Near Me - Boulder City, Nevada

Left Vegas to head home and wanted a place to eat. Fox Smokehouse had good reviews so thought we'd give it a try. I'm sure glad we did. Parking lot is very small but we found street parking nearby. Very friendly staff, our server was happy to recommend menu items. We had a smokehouse quesadilla, tri tip sandwich and the Oklahoma sandwich. Every type of meat was so tender. The two bbq sauces were full of flavor. Service was great and very attentive. We will stop here again when passing by. read more

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Every time I come here I am amazed! Great service! Huge portions of really good food! The salad bar is great option! It's such a fun vibe here and is always a good time! read more

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Two weeks later I'm back to try the ribs the signature meat of BBQ establishments I was excited . Today 10-27.25 @ 4pm what a let down dried out spare ribs and the baby backs were the same this was definitely not fresh BBQ these were day old. The wings were great tried the Thai Chili, Spicy Peach and the Hot Honey. The stars were the Peach and Thai Chili. The 50/50 Beans and Mac were great. Topped off dinner with the peach cobbler the ice cream was great the canned peaches not so great. Friendly staff. read more

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Expecting a great meal, based on many 5 star reviews, this place falls short, at least on food and food quality the day we were there. The service was very friendly and attentive. High marks on wait staff training. Now, to the food. Ordered burnt ends, cowboy beans and biscuit with honey butter. The meat was very stringy and full of fat. Couldnt eat much. Cowboy beans were just ok, not much flavor. Biscuit was good also. I was surprised that beans and fries were $4 each, not a good value. Our bill was nearly $100, for 2 burnt ends, 2 sides and 2 biscuits and banana pudding (which was VERY GOOD). Nice people, but I would not recommend. read more

Maybe it's growing pains? Maybe we got leftovers from the day before? I was ready for awesome BBQ but was disappointed. We were there on a Sunday, just before the lunch rush began. Since I never know if I'll be back to a place, I like to sample multiple items. The closest thing here is a pick-your-own plate of meat, sides (if you want), and bread (if you want). However, the minimum on the meat is 1/2 lb. or a half-rack. This is not conducive to sampling. In each category there were plenty of choices; maybe too many, in terms of meat? I settled on a half-rack of St. Louis Style ribs (baby backs were also available), a half-pound of brisket, and corn. The food came out quickly, which worried me. It suggests it's been sitting around for awhile. The brisket was lean, but it was dry, as in overcooked. The true test of BBQ is how it tastes without sauce. There was no crust, so I couldn't detect the dry rub. I had to resort to their BBQ sauce, which comes I'm mild or hot. The ribs were a bit better. The slightly spicy rub was nice, and the meat easily came off the bone, but they were not anything to brag about. They were also a little on the dry side. I had people in my party who could take the leftovers, which allowed me to order two meats. One of them, who was a long-time fan, was also disappointed. He'd only ever been to the smaller space, which is why I wonder if it's growing pains. I've had wonderful American BBQ in places like Texas, Kentucky, Missouri, and Tennessee, and I really wanted to add Nevada, but this didn't cut it. read more

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Fast & Friendly Customer Service. Ask For Ryan Amazing Server. Great Western Style Decor. We Had A Lot Of Amazing & Delicious Food. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!!!!!!!!! read more

The food was amazing. The burnt ends were juicy and very tasty. The ribs were outstanding. The fried pickles, heavenly. The ambiance was great. Very comfortable and inviting. Our waitress was excellent. She was very attentive, funny, and a real pleasure. I highly recommend this place. read more

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Come here all the time. Had the starter quesadilla today and it is amazing! Fast and friendly service as always. Enjoyed the baseball on the TVs! read more

Fox Smokehouse BBQ - Happy Hour Menu & Beer Menu - Barbeque Near Me - Boulder City, Nevada

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Hubby and I stopped after the spring jamboree. He's been wanting to stop and the place did not disappoint. It's cute inside and clean. We were seated right away. Made it in time for happy hour so was able to get 99cent wings. And yes they have a happy hour on Sunday. Wings are smoked first and then fried - we got the garlic Parmesan. They were cooked perfectly- nice and juicy and crispy skin. Also got the sliders and potato salad. I am picky about potato salad and theirs was yummy. It is made in house and you can taste the freshness. Hubby got the brisket grilled cheese with fried okra and he said it was great. Service was great- sorry can't remember our waitress but she was great- friendly- refilled our drinks- we had no complaints. Then she asked about dessert- had to try the peach cobbler and it was delicious. lol didn't eat all of my food so my teen boys were happy that we brought home leftovers. Totally worth the trip and worth traveling back. read more

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Great Service! Meal Selections Perfect 10+, Flavors & Seasonings are on point!!! Do not miss this location when in Boulder City read more

After visiting Lake Mead, we were in the mood for some BBQ and stumbled upon this spot. We received wonderful service while sitting at the bar. The menu was a bit overwhelming, but the bartender made it easier by recommending the burnt ends and brisket. We ordered our favorite sides - sweet fries and coleslaw. The BBQ was delicious and paired perfectly with the pineapple Mai Tai. Please note that there is a 3% surcharge for credit card payments. read more

Fox Smokehouse BBQ - Barbeque Near Me - Boulder City, Nevada

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We go to Fox Smokehouse BBQ quite a bit throughout the year and it is under new ownership so I noted a few things stand out - the food is the same great quality, the drinks specials are good and the service remains excellent. The same small town locally owned restaurant feels the same, nice and home style Fox continues serving up great food and taking care of its customers for a good meal! We were a large group and we recommend the loaded baked potato with brisket, the fried pickles and the onion rings, the sangria is soo good, the smoked turkey and the ribs, the brisket was delicious! read more

I've heard tales of how good this place is and how I've got to try it. My dad has also heard these tales for years but we just never made it out. Last night though, we finally did, you know, a little treat for ourselves, and honestly we were shocked. Upon entering, we were greeted with friendly faces and a bustling restaurant. We were also greeted by a bunch of very large trophies and Las Vegas' Best awards. Now, I didn't take a close look at them because of how good I heard this place was, so I assumed they were first place trophies and best in the valley awards. After eating here though, I'm just going to assume they are participation trophies. Now, the menu actually looks bomb and got me really excited. There are specials, amazing looking sandwiches, family platters, and of course the a la carte section where everyone should really start when at a good BBQ place. Upon gazing over that section though, the prices seemed quite high, so we opted to only get two a la carte options, 1/2 lb each of burnt ends and sausage, and then two sandwiches, the Oklahoman sandwich with a side of macaroni and cheese, and the Brisket sandwich with a side of fries. My dad also got the Up in Smoke Cocktail. The cocktail came out super quick and was incredibly tasty, sweet, smoky and had a bit of spice to it. Let me tell you, that cocktail had more flavor than anything else we put in our mouths that entire night. The burnt ends came out and were actually burnt and quite dry, the sausage was a bit lukewarm, and everything, including both sandwiches lacked flavor. There were two sauces that you could use, a "hot" BBQ sauce and a sweet BBQ sauce. I am not even joking, these both tasted like watered down marinara. Even then, we needed to douse the meats with these sauces to get any semblance of flavor, even if that flavor was spaghetti. The only above average parts of the meal, besides the cocktail, were the sides. The macaroni was creamy and cheese and the fries were crispy and had a nice flavor to them. I don't necessarily consider myself a BBQ expert but after eating the best BBQ I've ever had in Texas and far better BBQ at many other places in town (shout out to Bell's BBQ and John Mulls Meats), I honestly can't even consider this BBQ. As a saving grace, there was nothing that we had that was actually bad. Everything was edible and filling and did the trick for dinner but that's nothing to be proud of or have awards for. read more

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Was super pumped to eat here for lunch today after hearing about this place and seeing the 4.5 star reviews. Started off pretty good with the starter cowboy corn bites. Pretty tasty and elevated by dipping in the fry sauce. Then came our meals. I got the two meat 1/2 pound. Burnt ends and the brisket. The burnt ends were pretty good. Tender and good flavor then it went downhill from there. Maybe off a cliff really. The brisket was over cooked and dry and my wife ordered the baby back ribs. Holy moly they were so over cooked and dry to almost being crispy. They were inedible. We sent those back and I pushed thru on the brisket as I was starving but had to eventually stop. Wish I would have just sent that back as well. Sides and corn bread/biscuit with the honey butter was meh at best. So bummed. Super disappointing and maybe we came on an off day. Could have easily been a one star total experience. read more