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    Hard Times

    4.2 (6 reviews)
    InexpensiveBarbeque, American
    Closed 11:00 am - 6:00 pm
    Updated 3 months ago

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    Pig and Fire House of Barbeque - Poor excuse for Burnt Baby Back Ribs! And I did not receive my side of Apple cider slaw!

    Pig and Fire House of Barbeque

    4.1(184 reviews)
    22.5 mi
    $$

    This was our first time at Pig and Fire, and honestly, we've been meaning to stop in for a while…read more We're nearby and have caught that incredible smell more than once,it finally got the best of us, and we're glad it did. They've got a rotating draft list with a great mix of local beers and some from outside the area, plus whiskey and wine options. I went with a liter of the Kolsch, huge pour and absolutely delicious. For food, I had the smoked turkey, and it was outstanding, perfectly done. We also shared the poutine, which was a little different than what you might expect, but seriously good. Everyone at the table loved what they ordered. We grabbed dessert to go, and I had the pecan pie, wow. Just incredible. The waitstaff was friendly, on the ball, and did an outstanding job--service really stood out. This place is off-the-hook good. Can't wait to come back. Cheers

    Always nice to check out a local place, and always ready to try new bbq…read more Highlight: The sausage was the best thing on the plate! Flavorful, juicy, and with a little char from being thrown back on the grill. Great fries too. Bbq baked beans were pretty good. Plenty of seating, inside and out. Real glassware and utensils, and of course a very "casual ambience" Service was ok. They were nice, busy, and slow to return for support, or order taking. Overall the food was just ok for me. For bbq, there was no smoke detected. No ring, no smoke flavor. Ribs were fall off the bone and moist. Pulled pork and brisket weren't dried out, just lacked flavor and I wasn't a fan of the sauces. Turkey was good. Pulled chicken was juicy with a heavy paprika flavor. Would I come back? Sure. A beer and that sausage, maybe with a side of baked beans or some fries!! An unsauced rack of ribs would do the trick too.

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    Mitch's Barbeque Restaurant & Catering - Kimchi side

    Mitch's Barbeque Restaurant & Catering

    4.4(252 reviews)
    37.4 mi
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    I had a brisket sandwich with bbq bean side that was simply succulent!…read moreWe sat outside under cover and Mitch came out to talk with us for several minutes. My friend Gerry enjoyed a few chicken thighs with coleslaw side. Anyone visiting the Cranberry Township area must try Mitch's smoked food.

    Okay, I love BBQ, and so I really wanted this place to be great. It's close to me, and came highly…read morerecommended (friends and Yelp). Unfortunately, my experience was not great...not totally awful, but there is lots of room for improvement. I stopped in around 1:00 on a Saturday, and it was still kind of hard to park in their tiny lot. To a person, the staff all seemed annoyed to be there, and that kind of flavored my experience. They have lots of interesting items on their menu for a BBQ place - pork buns, etc. - but for my first meal I went with the basics. I ordered a brisket sandwich, the mac-n-cheese, and a coke. I was given a number to put on my table, and then sat down. The sandwich was soon delivered, but no side. When I asked about my mac-n-cheese I was told "it's coming later" in a less than friendly tone. The brisket was a bit dry and chewy, and there was nothing else on the sandwich. The mac-n-cheese was far less impressive. This was not a scoop of grandma's baked goodness, but something more institutional...basically boiled pasta with a bland and watery sauce. Everyone can have a bad day, so I will likely give Mitch's another shot, but I was not happy during my first visit.

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    My Sons Rib Shack - Best Ribs baby back 3lbs

    My Sons Rib Shack

    4.7(14 reviews)
    33.3 mi
    $$

    Ok, let's talk serious BBQ! I can't believe that my hometown has actually been hiding such a gem…read more This barbecue shack boasts some of the best barbecue that your bond to find anywhere. Sure, it's no frills, but that is how barbecue should be anyway. I took my mother here, and we picked up a half rack of ribs and a few sandwiches. She had a pulled pork sandwich and was halfway done with its porky goodness before I could even ask her how it was. I had a meatball sub myself, and it was loaded with gooey cheese and delicious marinara sauce. The rib shack's sandwiches are certainly extraordinary, a real carnivore's delight. However, the star of this joint has to be the Baby Back ribs, a succulent masterpiece dressed in yummy Jack Daniels glaze. These beauties are cooked to perfection, and the meat literally falls off the bone. The next time I visit Waynesburg this will be one of my first stops.

    Happy that I finally got to try this place....the BBQ was EXCELLENT!! We ordered a half rack of…read moreribs and the pulled pork sandwich and it was delicious!! The meat fell off the ribs and was melt-in-your-mouth. The pulled pork sandwich was loaded with meat and the bread was delightfully fresh. My mom couldn't finish the sandwich so she was very excited to have leftovers for tomorrow. The BBQ sauce they use was sweet and tangy and complimented the meat just perfectly!! This place is a little ways out of town but definitely worth the trip!! I will certainly be back when I'm in Waynesburg visiting family. Best BBQ place in the area!!!!!!

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