I make my own beef jerkey and have for years. This is the 1st time I have had any that made me…read morerethink my own recipe a bit... Its like crack so unless you want to spend a lot of money driving there I'd stalk up while you are there!!!

10/10 experience!! First off, we had the most amazing waiter (Ron)- who was one of the best waiters…read moreI've ever had. He was incredibly kind, accommodating, gave great recommendations, and went above and beyond. You never know what to expect with a chain-like BBQ spot, but this place did NOT disappoint. The appetizers were amazing- we got the potato skins and beef burnt ends. The BBQ it self was delicious.. my husband and I got the prime short rib and brisket burnt ends (in photo), cheesy corn, baked beans (were smoky not too sweet), onion rings (SO GOOD), and slaw (a bit watery but okay). I would not recommend the pork burnt ends, the brisket ones were 10/10- thanks for the rec Ron. My kids got the kids rib plate. The kids ribs were a tad bit dry- but the prime short rib we got was UNREAL. Lastly.... The turtle cheesecake..... holy cow... Overall 10/10 experience- highly recommend!!

Great BBQ. Love their meats. Always done just right. We have a hard time staying away because we…read morealways enjoy our meals. Great beans and cheesy corn on the side.

Always good Smokey meat full of flavor. Staff are generally nice. I rarely dine in because I make…read moremy own potato salad to go with my beans and burnt ends and brisket. Their beans are great i sometimes just order a half pint to eat solo. I live close so it's always my go to when i don't feel like preparing bbq myself.

Smokehouse is a favorite of mine, and I don't see it recommended enough! I've been to Zona Rosa and…read morethis location, and had amazing service and food each time. I love that it's a sit down, order from your server, real napkins for the silverware, friendly place. Destiny was our server, and she was fantastic. The Jr Smokehouse with brisket is my go to (sesame seed bun with brisket, their amazing beans, plus fries). Food was amazing as always, I forgot to order a house salad to go for lunch tomorrow, and I'm sad, lol! They really do have a great house salad (it has peas!).

Meat so tender it doesn't even resist. Just lets you take it however you want it. Best eating out…read moreexperience of my life.

For starters Harrison is the friendliest person you could meet …read more Then to top everything off , the food is amazing. absolutely delicious

My son and I are on a cross country road trip and randomly stopped in at J Rocks. The food doesn't…read moreneed a long "Foodie" type review: The smoked chicken tips (boneless thighs) and cheese steak sandwich were the best things I've put in my mouth this whole trip.......'nuff said!

We stopped in on a Saturday at noon after reading reviews on yelp, and were surprised that the…read moreplace was empty, except for one other couple, standing and waiting for a takeout order. My husband ordered the ribs and okra, and I got a shrimp po boy sandwich with collard greens. The young man at the register was very helpful & efficient, and we quickly found a table. I needed to use the restroom while I waited for our order, but a sign on a door in the corner said 'out of order' so sadly, no bathroom. The young man from the register soon brought out our order, and we were happy! I grew up with peppery collards on the south side of Chicago, and man! I was surprised to have such a good cup in KS! They were hot, so tender & peppered, and the meat in them was lean & juicy. My po boy had 5 shrimp- almost too many to fit into the roll, but they were breaded & fried, hot & crispy. The roll was fresh & well- stocked with tomato, lettuce & mayo. There is a free 'sample' of coleslaw given on each order it seems, but I did not care for mine. My husband really enjoyed his ribs; they weee smoky & tender and the portion was good. The okra was kind of a bummer; clearly an out-of-the-frozen bag kind, but he said it was clear the kitchen had prioritized the ribs, which were awesome. We were sad to see a lack of variety in sauce, but what we did have was delightful. I highly recommend this place, and will likely be back soon, just for the collards!

Great food, great service, clean friendly atmosphere! If you like BBQ, their buffet is the way to…read moremeat your needs

Definitely 5 stars for both food quality & friendly service. The ribs are amazing, the meat…read moreliterally falls off the bone, BBQ scrumptiousness, much better experience than @ Bobby D's (D's went way down hill in my opinion).

Yoder meats in Lawrence ks has the best ribeyes in the US. Bryan really knows how to cut meat and…read moreis so knowledgeable about his product! He's so nice to deal with. I always make the drive to go here! A great place!

Meat me at this butcher shop for some awesome food. lol. I had wanted to go to this shop for some…read moretime now so the other day I just made it happen. I do not eat a great deal of meat but when I do... I want quality. I was ill prepared for the wonderful experience that awaited me. The person that helped me, Brian, was terrific. He was super knowledgeable about products, preparation and taste. He even steered me away from higher priced items for lower priced things he thought I would like better. He was thorough and patient with my endless questions. He is very well suited to his job. They have all sorts of items in this quaint shop. They have cheese, jams, jellies, bread, eggs, kitchen equipment. From outside the shop, it does not appear to be very large inside and it isn't necessarily large.. just well packaged. The meat selection is vast... beef, pork, buffalo, chicken, lamb.... in every configuration you can imagine. They have steaks, ground meat, jerky. I learned so much just talking to Brian. There is ample parking and this store is located in a strip mall so there is easy access. Everything is sparkling clean and has a very nice atmosphere about the shop. Tremendously impressed with this gem of a shop.

Stanley James is one of my favorite places to grab a bite in Lawrence! Not fancy, as it's a…read morerestaurant inside a convenience store, but the quality and service can't be beat! Taste and portion size are amazing! Have yet to be disappointed at Stanley James!!

Was so excited to try this finally but left really disappointed. Cold food. Bad food. Okay service…read more But cold bbq with lack of flavor on a Friday night at 6pm is just bad and disappointing. I also don't like how the ceiling fan light is above the blades so when it was spinning the seating area was flashing a ton. Super uncomfortable to sit in especially with sensitive eyes. Wouldn't recommend..