What a gem - this place exceeded expectation in every way. Super friendly service, easily…read moreaccessible, some of the best bbq I've had on the east coast. And lastly, extremely fair pricing - I'd go so far as to say great Ang for the buck for the quality and quantity. We were visiting Binghamton from NJ so this a review from a first-timer. From the moment we walked in, the staff behind the register and in kitchen were all super friendly, patient, accommodating, and seemed to appreciate their customers. From the looks of it, have a steady carry out local customer-base so there was ample seating so no wait and service was quick for a late Saturday lunch. As for the food - it was straight well-cooked, moist bbq. It had a perfect amount of smoky flavor and very savory while not too salty. We had the brisket, ribs, and smoked turkey. The briskets practically disintegrated as soon as I put my fingers on them. It comes with a side of horseradish sauce which paired perfectly. The ribs were fall off the bone and dry rub (I believe) which I prefer. And my favorite - and sometimes hard-to-find - the smoked turkey was absolute perfection. Not over or under powering. Just the right amount of smoky flavor. I didn't need to add sauce to any of the meats to enjoy them. The onion rings were perfectly fried - crunchy with thick cuts of onion. While my son and I were split on the Mac n cheese (which was definitely good anyway you look at it), my son liked it more than I did. The best side IMO is their baked beans. It was acidic and less sweet in a good way and tasted like no other BBs I've had. I'm not sure I'll have another reason to be up in Binghampton again, but I will so be going here again if I ever do. I did want to try the fried catfish so hopefully a trip will come its way.

Really solid BBQ; was pleasantly surprised to find this place in Binghamton. The burnt ends are…read morereally flavorful and the brisket very tender (goes really well with their house made sauces). Portions are HUGE. Baked beans were good; found the coleslaw and cornbread just average however. The banana pudding was also too liquidy for my taste (they went heavy on the condensed milk there).

Pork pork pork and more pork! This place has a list of 10 or so pork sandwiches, plus a veggie…read moreburger for those who don't want meat. I've only tried the bahn mi but it was delicious! The pork was pulled style with an Asian profile of flavors. There was also some German bologna, which I don't think was really necessary but oh well. The sandwich was topped with a broccoli slaw mix, cucumbers, cilantro and sriracha. Yum! Everything was very fresh and flavorful. The only downside was the sandwich was kind of hard to eat because the roll was chewy. Just be prepared to get sriracha all over your face! The sandwich also came with a side of either baked beans or Mac salad. I tried the Mac salad and it was very good with fresh herbs and sweet pickle. On a side note, I had this sandwich as takeout so I haven't seen the shop itself. I don't know what gear they have, but I don't think they smoke the pork, so don't go here expecting a more authentic BBQ. That being said, I can't wait to try more!

The best kept secret in Owego, but hurry, it won't be that way for long. Back Alley Pig is an…read moreoutdoor dining experience tucked behind the Owego Kitchen. A simple menu consists of unique BBQ inspired delights including a Koren BBQ sandwich, banh mi, and the traditional all American pulled pork. Vegetarians and vegans alike will love the house made veggie burger that can be accompanied by any of the sandwich fixins. Portions are plentiful, service super friendly, and for $8 a sandwich what's not to love? Visit asap before the secret is out!

This was my first time trying the famous spiedie! I'm not quite as fond of it as the locals seem to…read morebe, but Lupo's is a classic place. It is totally take-out and there was a short line on the Saturday afternoon I went. They whip the food out very quickly and efficiently. I had the pork and a side of handcut fry's (a huge order in a paper bag). I am certainly not sorry I gave the spiedie a try!

Best char-pit around! A loyal customer for many years! Never disappointed! Always take speidies to…read moremy family in Virginia and Georgia!

NO RESTROOM. WTF. No where to wash your hands. wtf…read more On a hot summer day stay away if here for food. No inside dining and it's 99 degrees out. Bbq is not good if you know real bbq. It's served on a sub not a bun / roll. Looks like it may be good ice cream place but it's not a BbQ place you wanna visit.

This is a old fashioned ice cream stand that serves tasty barbecue. We stopped here for lunch on…read morethe way back to NJ after a trip to Ithaca. We ordered an order pulled pork BBQ (served on a long roll), with two sides for $15.25 . The sides we ordered were salted potatoes (boiled salted potatoes served with butter) and coleslaw. Our friends had macaroni salad with theirs. The pulled pork was served with a mild, but flavorful sauce and was a generous serving. The servers were friendly and efficient. We ate outside at their picnic tables. Our friends then had some Black Raspberry Ice Cream which they said was really good.

We had this at a wedding a few weeks ago and it was great so I had to hit them up since we're 10…read moreminutes away. The BEST bbq around... only issue is I can't get it everyday. The pulled pork sandwich and brisket are amazing. The Mac and cheese is like mama's, made with love. The cheesy corn has got a little spice to it. It's something I've never had before. It's all fresh because, we'll they're only open one day a week. This is certainly going to be a regular. There's a family across the road that was pressing apples to make cider, they gave us some and it was great. They're planning to open a country store to sell their goods in right next door. Small town at its finest, friendly folk

Smokey Legends catered our reunion 7/21. Everything...food, service was fantastic. Would recommend…read morethem to anyone. Thanks to the people at Smokey Legends, Glen Aubrey.

Been wanting to get here for years when I first checked it out years ago as a possible overnight…read moreparking spot as part of Harvest Hosts for the RV. Well, it finally happened on a return trip from NC. Parked the RV and went in for a half rack of ribs (they were out of brisket) and slaw, baked beans, and german potato salad. Great meal with coca-cola and root beer. Saturday night music by a guy and a gal singing with a guitar, really nice ambiance, country setting and a cool evening night. There was a wedding group at the barn. Visited the barn the next morning and got an informative overview from the owner, Mary Beth, and a quick hello from her husband. Will definitely be back for more BBQ.

Read on the Yelp with high ratings at this place so decided to give it a go since we are passing by…read moreduring a road trip. Location is pretty hidden, I was not sure the map has gave us a correct location 1 second before we got there. Although it's modest outside, but the interior is very cool. It's all mid 60s vibe with Elvis's song playing. The waitress were very nice to us and suggested several options and we decided to go with the meat samplers. Should I say the top bbq ever??!! Brisket was so moist and tender. Smoked chicken wings are so yummy! Our family loved everything in that sampler and we ordered more brisket for the road!!! If we're back to this area, will stop by again!!!

I grew up going to the Oasis as a kid w/my grandparents. It was special to me and my older brother…read more Some of the best times were spent there in the 70's and 80's. I remember the check for four people was barely 15 bucks. The best pizza and burgers on the planet! Yes, its outdated and could use some TLC inside, but we went there for the delicious food, period. As I got older and had a car, I would go there on weekends w/my buddies. Everyone loved the food. The Oasis is the first pizza I've ever had that was square cut. Fast forward to 2024, I live in Largo Fl now and every pizza I order, I order square cut. I wish I had a transporter (star trek), to go to the Oasis on weekends. I miss it a lot. There is one pizza place down here that is pretty close to the Oasis quality. And I fondly remember the Oasis when we go there to eat. Thx-John H

The home of the "famous" Hot Pie since 1918, The Oasis on Harry L Dr. in Johnson City is one of the…read morearea's oldest dining establishments. Not much to look at from the outside, the inside is a nice little space with the bar (complete with giant fish tank) off to the right and some tables and booths up the stairs by the kitchen. I did not care for the blaring music (about four volume levels higher than I would've preferred) which was playing while I was there. I got the ever-famous Hot Pie. Weirdest pizza I've ever had. Had to be cheddar cheese instead of the usual mozzarella. The crust was soft and bready and had an off-putting taste I didn't really like. Now, had I been drunk at the time....I might be telling a different story. But hey, they've been in business for 92 years. For a local dive bar that's a pretty solid run. I don't know if I'll ever go back myself, but I think there's a lot of folks who would really like it there, so I'd imagine come 2102, another 92 years from now, they'll still be cranking out the Hot Pie like they've been doing since Woodrow Wilson occupied the White House.

Food is great and it has a lovely atmosphere. The bartender was very nice, pretty much a locals…read morekind of pub

This is the kind of place you remember fondly and when you go back a second time you leave just as…read morehappy as you did the first time. It does not disappoint. This neighborhood bar will make you feel welcome and fill your belly with southern tier comfort food. Don't feel uneasy when you walk in. Just squeeze between the locals, order a genny light at the bar and work your way back to a table for some of the most delicious pub grub around. It's dark, cozy and comfy and the perfect place to stuff your face full of wings, burgers, fries and pierogies. Proper blue cheese! The service staff is family that will make you feel like a long lost cousin come to visit. You won't leave hungry. Eat up and make some new friends.