Great spot in a small town with great food that is served quick. Love to come here for lunch when…read moreI'm slammed for time... they always get the order out super quick and it's yummy every time. The staff are great and it has a great friendly vibe inside .

I do not live in this area so I really don't know what other spots around here there are to eat,…read morebut I'm pretty sure that if I lived here, I would probably only eat here when I'm going out. Absolutely delicious! not only incredible customer service, but one of the freshest best sandwiches I've eaten in such a long time. Fries were cooked fresh and golden and crispy. Come early because they were already selling out of burgers by the time I was there and it wasn't even 12:45 PM! This place is an absolute must go to if you are in the area. Also understand this is not fast food! But the food is worth it and the atmosphere is the small town diner of my dreams! Must try !! Must stop by!!

There isn't much going on in the little oasis where this place is, but I was told the food was…read morefantastic. It was pretty empty for a lunchtime on a Saturday at the end of summer, the wife and I dropped in on our return to the valley and decided to drop in. Service was a bit slow, the staff seemed more intent on chatting with each other than us and the small party of soccer moms that came in after us. The food was worth it though, I had the Motherload sandwich, which was easily the best sandwich I've had all year, the wife had a basic cheeseburger and rings, which was also decent. It's not a bad spot to drop in, but everything else there aside from the pizza place seems pointless and soon to be abandoned.

2.5 stars rounded up. I've never thought to stop in Copperopolis on my way to or from Yosemite, but…read morethere's a first time for everything I guess. Popped in after a Yosemite-in-a-day mission for dinner, and it was strange. The shopping center felt like it was some strange faux Disneyland town. Very little things were open, and there's also a hotel? This restaurant and the pizza place seemed to be the most bustling. The restaurant has an enormous door that was easy to open from the outside, a little more difficult to open from the inside. Anyway, enough about the ambiance. We had bikes with us, so they accommodated us outside. Menu was pretty basic: appetizers, salads, sandwiches, pastas, and drinks. Everything looked and sounded delicious to our famished crew, but I think they're banking on starvation. All the food was just okay, mediocre. Nothing was bad, but nothing was amazing either. I got the brisket salad. Brisket ($18) was kinda cold and gummy. The cornbread ($6) was a little tasteless. The honey citrus butter with the cornbread had so much potential but was also a little flavorless. A friend ordered pickle chips and that was probably the tastiest thing we had. Our server rang us all up individually which was great for a group. After tax and tip, it was $30, which hurt for such an unsatisfying meal.

We stumbled upon Daddy's House of Ribs on a hot Tuesday afternoon while driving back from our trip…read moreto the Eastern Sierra. We were starving, and my husband noticed the sign as we passed by--so we turned around to check it out. And I'm so glad we did! We ordered #10 -- Any 2 Meats + 2 Sides for $32.90, which was actually more than enough for the two of us. For the meats, we chose the beef brisket and ribs, with potato salad and macaroni salad for the sides. Everything was delicious! The meats were perfectly seasoned and so tender. The ribs were truly fall-off-the-bone tender. The order also came with a piece of cornbread, and oh my goodness--it was SO good! I should've ordered an extra one for just $2. Definitely one of those things you don't appreciate enough until it's gone! I especially liked the BBQ sauce--it has a little kick of spice, which paired really well with the sides. The potato and macaroni salads were slightly sweeter than what I've had at other BBQ places, and I really enjoyed that combination. The lady at the counter was also very nice and welcoming. The restaurant was clean and comfortable, even though it's located along a busy street. A great little BBQ find that we wouldn't have discovered if we hadn't been hungry and noticed that sign! Definitely worth the U-turn! Would I come back? Absolutely! And next time, I'm getting that extra cornbread!

Absolutely incredible barbecue!…read more We ordered the ribs, potato salad, cornbread, sweet potato pie, and baked beans. Everything was amazing. The ribs were fall-off-the-bone tender and excellent. The baked beans were honestly the best I've ever had, and the potato salad was the best potato salad I've ever had from a restaurant. The cornbread was absolutely to die for and so delicious! We also enjoyed the sweet potato pie, which was the perfect way to finish the meal. Everything tasted homemade, flavorful, and made with care. Catherine, the owner's daughter, was working while we were there, and she was so friendly, welcoming, and knowledgeable. She made the experience even better and was happy to answer our questions. I highly recommend Daddy's House of Ribs if you're in the Lockeford area. The food, service, and hospitality were all outstanding. We will definitely be back!

I don't know what took me so long to find this place! Best brisket I've ever had. Im used to…read moresmoking my own full packers for years and feel i do a great job but damn this place is miles ahead. For the time being I can only assume the rest of their food is equally good. I look forward to trying it all out. The staff was very friendly and informative. Now I gotta nap due to food coma.

I was startled by the high quality of the BBQ at Smoke and Meat…read more I love BBQ and figured "why not?" when looking for a place to grab lunch in Stockton near the Haggin Art Museum. Had I known what was in store I might have made the trip just for the BBQ alone. The brisket is some of the best brisket I have ever had in my entire life. The Ribs were way above average. The Banana pudding was outstanding. The Coleslaw was fresh and tasty and I don't even like Coleslaw! A couple of notes, they charge like 30 cents a slice or something for white bread slices, no big deal, and the sauces are fine, but not out of this world - but who needs sauce when the meat is just that good? My wife really enjoyed their tangy sauce, so of the 3 on offer start there. The customer service is 6 out of 5 stars (the owner and staff made us feel like long time regulars) and the prices are very reasonable for the portions and quality. Do yourself a favor and get yourself some brisket at Smoke and Meat, but make sure you leave some for me.

Have been working out of town and coming into to pickle patch and they have some of the best…read moresandwiches and pies! Highly recommend!

Delish pesto BLT- too much for one person - prepped perfectly. I chose their amazing potato salad…read morefor my side. When I bring my favorite sidekick, we'll split the sandwich add a 2nd side & then try one of their yummy looking desserts. Very friendly staff at counter where you order first then your meal is brought to you. Counter person watchful enough to bring me a 'to go' box for 1/2 of my sandwich before I thought to ask. Really cute place with a cute retro vibe and a large patio area (which I did not check out-but should have) Definitely looking forward to more lunches there. This is definitely a local hang out as almost all parking spots were full.

I am rooting for this local business as they deserve all the support they can get. I ordered two…read moreitems off their limited menu: fried chicken sandwich and fried chicken loaded fries. I thought the crispiness of the chicken was absolutely perfect; however, I did think the chicken meat itself lacked a lot of flavor. I thought the fries were cooked to perfection and tasted great with the spice blend that I believe the owner created himself. Some things that would have made it a lot of better was if they had added some lettuce or onions to the burger as it was literally just a piece of fried chicken sandwiched in between 2 buns for $12. The loaded fries could have used some more toppings like onions, some bacon bits, jalapenos, cilantro, and maybe drizzled with a homemade creamy or spicy sauce. These additions would not only take their food to the next level but just give the food that extra pop of color to make it more appealing! The store was hard to find and was located on a one way street in downtown Stockton. There is not a clear sign outside on the building besides a stand up sign outside. From the outside, it may look closed. Tip: I parked about a block away and decided to walk. They are at the end of a chain of stores located right next to a parking lot! It was also empty when I visited and there was a lot of seating. The service was great as they took my order and had my food ready within 10 minutes. Although I understand it is located in downtown which can get more dangerous at nighttime, I wish they had the option to do delivery or be open later as this would made a perfect a quick dinner or a late night snack delivery. I hope to be back to try some of their desserts.

Food was good. Perfectly prepared, and exceptionally tasty. Service was OK, and ambiance was noisy…read moreand spirited. But that's to be expected for a BAR and grill! Looking forward to next time.

The baby ribs was delicious ! The only things has a unusual taste it was potato salad which was…read moresavor. I do not know the mayo got bad or they made it this way. but everything else was great. I wish they open for dinner or early dinner in week day.

Was fortunate enough to come around opening time, so I was able to try several different meat…read moreoptions. The brisket was smoky, tender, and flavorful. The baby back ribs were fall of the bone, and the pulled pork was juicy. Paired with the bbq sauce, all of the meat was elevated from good to GREAT. Sides were also solid and freshly made. You can definitely taste the difference. The staff were all super friendly, checking up on us to see how we were doing a few times throughout the meal, even though we were sitting out in the patio. A very pleasant experience and definitely would come back.

Found this little gem on our way home from an adventure in the foothills…read more We weren't expecting such amazing service from this little locally owned place. We weren't expecting such immediately greeted with a "welcome" and a smile. Cute little bar/restaurant. They have decorated for Halloween with cobwebs & signs...love it! And the burgers were WAY better than I had hoped for! Juicy, giant, flavorful, and creative is how I would describe them. I was so full by the time we were done! Abbie treated us like family as she served us with a smile! We will definitely make our way this way again!

Passing thru on the way to Twain Harte. Split the tritip dip with my girlfriend. Delicious. Service…read morewas excellent Great ambience.

Amazing food, service, and scenery ! Nothing beats a great bbq meal after an amazing day in…read moreYosemite

The food was BOMB! Everything was packed with flavor, but the ribs and macaroni were definitely the…read morestandouts for me. The ribs were tender, smoky, and seasoned perfectly, and that macaroni was seriously some of the best I've had. The restaurant was packed when we went, but the staff handled everything really well and got our food out fast. Everyone was super friendly and welcoming, which made the experience even better. It's also a cute little spot with affordable prices, especially for the amount of food you get. Definitely a place I'd come back to and recommend if you're craving some good BBQ!

Our friends are loyal customers,they usually pick up huge orders.We ate dinner at their house one…read morenight and make their whiskey chicken.It was amazing and now we are addicted! Just picked up order of Kona,Whiskey,Mexican chicken thighs also cheese and sausage raviolis. It is such a great value! We will get around 8-9 dinners and probably comes out to $6 per dinner

No trip to Gold Country is complete without a stop at Swingle Meat!…read more As mentioned in my previous review, groceries, especially meat prices are super high in the Bay Area, so whenever I have a chance to get some good deals on meat, I'm going to make every trip here worth it. On this trip I picked up some frozen ribeyes, sirloins, burgers, breakfast sausage patties, cheddar jalapeno sausages, and some chile verde and ranch house chicken. The chicken items I got come vacuum sealed, which is perfect when I plan to sous vide them. The things I wish I got more of was their honey pepper beef sticks and hot teriyaki beef jerky. It's very affordable and perfect for snacks. Another low key thing that we like are their frozen chicken wellingtons. super easy to bake at home and it's a tasty meal. I arrived in the morning and luckily it wasn't super busy. Grabbed a basket and before I knew it I had enough meats and snacks to feed a large family when in reality, it's just for a couple of us. $153 well spent and meals for days. The prices for the tri-tips have more than doubled since 2020, but honestly, still a great deal considering the size. $35-40 for a good sized marinated tri-tip is still a steal of a price. The mother lode tri tip is a can't miss and a fan favorite at any of our family bbqs. Definitely plan to bring a cooler and some ice packs so you can keep your meats stored properly in route to back home.