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    Mean Lew’s BBQ

    4.8 (46 reviews)
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    Moderate noise
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    Dogs allowed
    Outdoor seating

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    Janet D.

    Recent menu teaches in my photos. The food was good and the service was stellar. So friendly and welcoming to new and frequent guests equally. Family of four ordered the stockyard with the additional coleslaw and bread for $2.50. We added a side of Mac and cheese and a half pound of brisket. $110 with tip was a pretty good deal. We ate the food too fast but the portions were good (just right not excessive). bathrooms are clean and the patio is dog friendly. The Oreo pie at $8.95 was delish. Worth the price tag as it was generously Oreo-y. We will be back. One of the few places in the area that lived up to the hype.

    Frank S.

    I suppose after probably the 10th time eating the food here I'll put in my two cents... the food is fresh! it's exactly what you should expect from a BBQ place. The portions are generous and the service is great. Every time I've eaten the food here I'm greeted by the owner and they come to the table and interact with my family and I. Every single time. The food has been consistently the same every single time I have eaten the food.. the prawns special was amazing and fresh... i have personally tried everything on the menu from the owners food truck days till present and it's all amazing... it's a comfortable welcoming atmosphere. I would highly recommend stopping by. Great spot to come after skiing as well. Can't beat a home cooked hot meal. You can tell love and passion go into each dish...

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    Josh M.

    A nice little spot to enjoy good BBQ! My wife and I had the pulled pork sandwiches. They tasted great but were a little smaller than we were expecting. My wife had the coleslaw and it was very good. I substituted the Chinese Chicken Salad as my side. It was surprisingly very filling! I had the homemade lemonade and it went perfectly with the pulled pork sandwich. The atmosphere is great and the staff were very friendly and always looking to be helpful. It can get a little loud but it was not unbearable.

    Absolutely delicious! Our first time here. We will definitely be back! If I could give you guys 100 stars, I would ! mac n cheese was my favorite part!

    Ordered a lot of things from the menu, including the special of fresh made clam chowder.
    Saul M.

    If you're looking for an amazing family owned and operated restaurant with incredible food and atmosphere, look no further than Mean Lew's! Every item I ordered was extremely fresh, flavorful and filling. I could really tell that all the food was made in house from scratch and was made with quality ingredients. The staff were very welcoming and friendly. By the time I left, I felt I was part of the Mean Lew family. Truly a gem of the foothills, you will not leave dissatisfied.

    OAK grilled RIBS, MAC N CHEESE, LOADED BAKED POTATOE!
    Dana C.

    Best BBQ cooking up. Try everything, you won't be disappointed. They're open Friday to Sunday.

    The clam chowder bread bowl was so tasty! the melted cheese and seasonings on the outside of the bread made every bite delicious! My husband had The armadillo eggs, those were so flavorful and thick! Even our kids enjoyed the Mac n cheese and they had toys and coloring books available to help entertain the kids. Grateful to have some truly taste BBQ joint in this county

    A special that day was the Preao Cream pie.

    Great Pork sandwich with homemade coleslaw and homemade lemonade. A good local vibe for some BBQ. The kicker was the in house made special for Oreo Cream pie... that was awesome and the owner/chef came out to ask how I liked it. She said they do custom deserts so it will likely be something different each visit.

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    This is some phenomenal bbq. We didn't know what we wanted so we got the Motherlode and tried everything. The food and service were great.

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    We hope to see you this weekend. Thank you so much for your review!

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    We try our best thank you for your review!

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    2 months ago

    Mac and Cheese is the bomb and for good BBQ prices are very reasonable. The loaded brisket potato soooo good

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    Thank you so very much we will try to never let you down!

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    5 months ago

    Great food, great service! The owners are wonderful as well and clearly are working hard to create a unique experience for guests!

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    Great food and Great service 10/10. Only place I would recommend for nearby local bbq!!

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    Food is delicious! Great service and the owners are friendly. We will definitely be back!

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    The food was really good, but it's a bit pricey. and they do need a few more barbecue options.

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