I decided that this needed a more Western feel to it, and the service is fast for…read more Y'all ever find yourselves meandering through Salem and craving a hearty meal that'd make a cowboy tip his hat in appreciation? Well, partner, you best steer your boots toward Smokin' Hawgs. Nestled in the old Main Street Pizza building, this joint might still be a work in progress, but it's already staking its claim as a local treasure. The inside seating might be on the cozy side, but don't let that fool you--there's ample room for comfort. And soon, a new patio with a gazebo will grace the front and side, offering a prime view of the creek that meanders beside it. While you're relaxin' and enjoyin' your meal, you'll also have a perfect view of the century-old courthouse in the town square, a grand piece of history that adds to the charm of this small town. Imagine sittin' under the gazebo, the sun setting over the horizon, and the gentle murmur of the creek as you savor every bite. That's the kind of experience Smokin' Hawgs is fixing' to offer. Now, let me tell y'all about the man behind the magic--Daryel. He's a dedicated chef and a fellow Masonic brother, rising with the rooster each morning to prepare the day's meats and sides. Every dish is crafted with pure love and passion, and it shows in every mouthful. **What we tried:** - **Brat Slider:** I took a bite, and it was like striking gold. Each morsel was a burst of flavor that had me wanting more. - **Pulled Pork Sandwich:** My wife saddled up to this dish, and let me tell ya, she's a tough critic. But this time, she cleaned her plate, leaving nary a crumb behind, except the bread. The pulled pork was plentiful, the baked beans were rich and savory, and the scalloped potatoes were creamy and delightful. - **4 Rib Meal:** My daughter chose this, and those ribs were tender as a gentle breeze, falling right off the bone. I had a taste of the beans--lip-smacking good, I tell ya. The ribs were seasoned to perfection, and each bite was a journey through flavor town. Daryel's signature sauces are the perfect sidekick to the star of the show--the meat. Each sauce complemented the flavors beautifully, adding a delightful kick that lingered on the taste buds. So, whether you're a local lookin' for your next favorite spot or just a traveler passing through, Smokin' Hawgs is worth every mile of the journey. With Daryel's dedication and the rustic charm of the place, you're in for a meal that's as memorable as a Western sunset. Giddy up and head on over to Smokin' Hawgs, where every meal is a culinary adventure crafted with heart and soul, all while takin' in the sights of the historic town square and its venerable courthouse.

Small town local eats prepared up fresh and tasty off the side lot smoker by a very friendly owner…read more Can't beat local hospitality, rural ambiance and delicious eats. BBQ and brisket are delicious with a big side of baked beans. Order at the counter, drinks come in a bottle at a premium price. The food price is reasonable and offers up lbs of meat to go. Go check them out and eat local or drive over to check this spot out. A few tables to eat inside or weather permitted you can eat on a picnic table or in a screened in gazebo

From the first step in the door, you are met with the nicest gentleman at the register. Super happy…read moreperson that wants to ensure you have a pleasant experience. I ordered a sandwich and soup as well as my husband. The meals came out perfectly and delicious. Will be a regular at this location. The atmosphere makes you feel welcome!

The shine has become dusty here, the effort to keep things clean is dwindling and the service is…read moretoo. Food preparation; hopefully is keeping up the restaurant standards ... the meals was good the dining experience was blah and the hope for this spot to succeed is strong.

Skip Karv a fancier bbq spot (look at the reviews and you will see why! Staff needs some charm…read moreschool training!) This is a down home folksy spot with the nicest- friendliest staff anywhere. Lightening fast service -- the best Pope pork I have ever had!! on the sides I would skip the corn on the cob it's from the freezer, which is a shame since it's prime corn growing season. All the reviews are glowing, and the food is fantastic. Highly highly recommend.

1st time: pulled pork sandwich -- great, meat good even without sauce, sizable portion. Tenderloin…read moresandwich - perfect, breading/fry amazing. Naked wings sauce on side -- perfect smoke good without sauce, which was a good thing because sauce was left out in takeout order:( BBQ beans were unexpected but good. Corn cake - amazing. Livers were sold out on a Saturday -- FYI. If passing through, stop. Local, it should be a regular.

Stop by here today for the first time in recieved excellent service and had to Hot Brown special…read morewith potato salad. Both were very good . And all for $10.43 I will come here again by passing through

Small town excellence! I stopped off the intern today to grab a lunch that wasn't fast food or…read morechain and found The Bistro. It's where the locals eat when they're looking for great food and chat time with the neighbors. The dining area is unassuming where the people making your sandwich also take your order at the counter. I had the Club and the cheddar broccoli soup of the day. It tasted like it was made in my Mama's kitchen. If I ever come back this way I'll be stopping in again.

In Salem to pick something up and planned to stop at Raquel's afterward. Arrived about 11:20 am…read moreand doors were locked. A mailman following behind us also tried the doors. We had even talked with the person we were in town to see, and they mentioned that this was a really great place to eat. Unfortunately, we were hungry, so we left and found another restaurant. Maybe we'll be back again. I really would like to try the food! I understand that sometimes things happen and you're not able to get the doors open as soon as you intend to, but a note would have helped. We drove past about an hour later and then, it was open.

We had a great lunch. I enjoyed chick on top of large baked potatoes…read more We're going to try out brunch on Sundays!

My friend and I just popped in midweek for a lunch break. I got the apricot turkey wrap and asked…read morefor it grilled, with chips and a drink. She grabbed the famous McKinley sandwich which she loves for the walnut mayo they use on it...if it weren't for a walnut allergy I would give it a shot because it looked great. The whole cafe is very nice and clean, it is loud as it is always jammed packed with locals and visitors. The fresh bread and yummy desserts are to walk away from! I always grab a loaf of fresh bread. Only downside is they rely on public street parking or the public lots and they do fill up fast during the main meal time.

Everything was absolutely delicious. My husband also got the roast beef + horseradish panini with…read morethe soup of the day which was lemon turkey, and those were absolutely delicious as well. Food came out fast. The restaurant was clean and way easy to find. The person who checked us out was really nice and helpful. I will definitely be back if I'm in the area.

Just love coming here for regular lunch and dinner. But these special events are a blast! The…read moreatmosphere here is casual eclectic but all that's going to get scaled up with the future things they're planning. We're all in for it. So great to have these right in our own hood! Our chefs were Chef Jeff and Chef Matt and Travis was our sommelier for the evening. The staff is top shelf as always and so great to share with. Special shout out to Jessica Seeberger for hosting us. Totally awesome. That's for all you and your family are doing for Lawrenceburg!

Nice spot on the bourbon trail. If you know you know…read more The dessert was amazing. The people were really nice and the service was good. The sandwich was OK but the dessert oh my God it was fantastic.

Visiting French Lick for our anniversary weekend and stopped in to see all the Larry Bird…read morememorabilia. Went ahead and got a couple of drinks and food here, and it was awesome. The fish and chips are bomb, and if the soup of the day is chili...trust me, get it. Lindsay was our server, and she was super sweet too. Overall, loved the food, portions are more than enough, and the service was great. Side Note - The other reviews here are some of the oddest I've seen left on any restaurant ("food was excellent, service was better than most sports bars" but then 2 stars?!?) and don't know if things have turned around recently, but it was great all around!

We had a weekend out of town and chose 33 Brick Street to eat. Before the issue on waiting almost…read moretwo hours for a table, I will preface our group had 9 people and no one myself included called ahead to reserve a table. We did learn they do not do same day reservations so keep that in mind if you'd like to try and do so. I think the wait was more an issue of our group not being prepared as opposed to the restaurant not being accommodating. Once seated we were able to eat on the patio. We started with three separate appetizers for the table. We got fried pickles, pretzel bites and breaded mushrooms. The pickles and pretzels were tasty. My girlfriend loved the mushrooms, I did not eat any since I don't like mushrooms. For our mains we got The Bird with cottage cheese and brick chips as well as the Pork Chops with a baked potato and green beans. Both meals were tasty. The sides were all great. The chips were a great vessel to dip in the cottage cheese, if you don't do such a thing regularly you're missing out! The only complaint is The Bird is listed as "smothered" in cheese and bacon. I wouldn't describe it as smothered in any way. It is on it but smothered isn't the word I would use. Overall we would come back with a smaller group and hopefully the wait is less. We enjoyed our food. I would maybe like to try another dish to see if it is better than what I got. I did however, absolutely love the decor. As a huge basketball fan this is my type of place. You don't see many Cedric Maxwell jerseys in the wild!

Didn't really know what this place was; kind of just driving around looking for a dive bar to…read moreexperience them as we occasionally do. Well to our surprise it's not a dive bar but the 19th hole of a golf course. Lots of people enjoying their end of golfing as we arrived about 5:30pm. The bar/restaurant was a fairly large building and roomy. We're waited on very quickly. The waitress was very good and attentive. She took our drink order and followed up with a food order. We had quesadilla cheese and chicken with peppers. It was okay; sometimes there is only so much you can do with a quesadilla I had the wings with bbq moonshine sauce. These were really good and tasty and decent size. I was pleasantly surprised but glad I ordered them - even though I didn't finish them; I almost ordered another order to take home..... but I abstained for the sake of eating too much. Nice place to stop in at!

I had the opportunity to try the new restaurant at Valley View Golf Course, Tap-ins with some work…read morefriends. They've done a remarkable job with the pavilion and turned it into a sports bar. 8 or 9 nice TVs and two awesome golf simulators. The food was really solid, we all split things to try more options. We had a smaller menu to go off of than what they will have at full opening but I can definitively say that the chicken salad sandwich and the potato salad are awesome. The Mac and cheese bites, onion rings, tenders and fries were all great options as well. Can't wait to see this place fully open and be an asset to the Knobs!

The staff was really friendly and helpful for this first timer. I got a chai latte with almond…read moremilk and a SEC breakfast sandwich. They did charge me a little extra for the cheese and something, which I didn't understand, so it didn't match the price on the menu ... but it was only a dollar extra. And both the coffee and the food was spectacular. There is also a weird funky musty smell as you first enter the restaurant, which was offputting. But I either got used to it quickly or it dissapated.

Reasons for the 5 stars: 1. Super sweet baristas!…read more2. Every flavor Syrup you can think of and also MANY sugar-free! 3. Open until 6pm!!! 4. Lots of seating AND...Kids welcome! Super yummy blended coffee drinks. Didn't get mybusual.chai but may try that next time I am around this shop. Also will try the pastries since I wasn't hungry this time. Definitely would return.