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    Nickel's Pit BBQ - Corning

    4.5 (159 reviews)
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    Open • 12:00 pm - 9:00 PM
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    Nickels pit BBQ, Corning NY
    John R.

    Our second trip here & well worth the trip. The bbq brisket was phenomenal- very moist& tender with a slight smoky flavor. There are several side selections and my favorite is their dill pickle potato salad. For both visits we had Paul as our server. He is friendly, welcoming and attentive. The restaurant is right on Market Street near a variety of interesting shops. While not a large space the tables are far enough apart so that you can have a conversation with your partner. They also offer a great selection of local beers and have a full bar as well. We will definitely visit again when we are in Corning the next time

    Kimi A.

    We found this restaurant on Yelp and we were not sorry. My brother is a conossueure of smoked meat and he loved it...we all did! The portions were good sized... Only complaint was that the trays were too small for the sandwiches! The onion rings were sweet..a little greasy, but I'd order them again...great on the Little Butchie sandwich! Dylan served us so efficiently and with a positive attitude this afternoon. He always had a smile on his face, got our order correct for our party of 6, and offered us take home boxes at the end of our meal. Bathrooms were clean and neat too. Don't miss this great spot!! You won't be sorry!!

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    Asheritah C.

    We stopped at Nickel's Pit BBQ while visiting the area, and wow--this place totally hit the spot for our family of five. Our server was incredibly attentive and genuinely friendly. He recommended the family combo (A+ choice) and reminded us it was $3 taco Wednesday, so of course we added tacos. Zero regrets. We tried The Alabama Flex, Chicken Finger's Sub, and the Honey Shredder tacos. All were delicious, but hands-down family favorite was The Alabama Flex. The smoked meat was tender and flavorful, and their BBQ sauces took everything up a notch. My personal favorite was the House BBQ--slightly sweet with that molasses richness. The kids loved the Red Eye BBQ because it "wasn't too spicy and tasted fresh." High praise from little food critics. Now for the real winners of the night: The chicken wings. THE. WINGS. Absolute star of the show. The brisket came in a close second--juicy and soft. The pulled pork was a bit on the dry side, but the mac and cheese made up for it (creamy, cheesy, everything mac should be). And the fries were perfectly crispy and addictive. All in all, a fantastic meal with great service. We'd definitely come back next time we're in town!

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    Natallia A.

    This place is an absolute paradise for meat lovers! Every dish we tried was incredibly delicious, flavorful, and perfectly cooked. The BBQ was simply outstanding. The staff was welcoming, friendly, and attentive. This spot is definitely worth to visit.

    Janay M.

    Went here for the Sunday brunch and it was great! Got the smoked wings. They were cooked really well. The sauces with good. I would hey them again. The tater tots were nice and crispy! The sour cream and ranch that they came with really did the trick to take them up a notch. My mom got the brisket sandwich and it was really really good. I love fattier brisket, so it definitely sufficed. The Mac salad was pretty good. It wasn't sweet like people usually make it which I did enjoy. I ended up getting a side to go. The service was quick and the atmosphere was welcoming and definitely gave you the barbecue joint feel.

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    Kathea S.

    My kid took one bite of his ribs and had a religious experience. So that's the whole review. I jest. A small place but on a Thursday night the wait was short. Great service the whole time. Food came out quickly. Legit BBQ. Started with the pickles which were excellent and an interesting mix of flavors. Hubby got pulled pork sandwich which officially ranked above our all time favorite BBQ spot in SC. That's saying something. The kid got the aforementioned ribs and ate them clean. The tots were on point. The kid made us all try them. I had the chili and cornbread. Y'all. The cornbread was perfect. I prefer sweet cornbread and this was it. Great beer list on tap for the hubby. I had two different cans. So now I need to find NY cider in MD.

    If you in Corning, NY, you should get same meat in this BBQ place. If you overwhelming with the choices, just ask Paul. He is the best. If you would like to have great meal, you should stop in Nickel's Pit BBQ for sure.

    Steven L.

    Wanted bbq and found this spot nearby the hotel we're staying at. Service was super friendly and attentive. Seated right away and when asked for recommendations was told the flying pigs and the brisket were most often ordered. So we decided to order those as well. Food did not disappoint. The flying pigs were amazing. Get the nickel dry rub and use any of the sauces on the table. For the brisket combo we got cornbread and tots as sides. Wifey loved the brisket and the cornbread. The tots were flavorful as well. Everything was great and delish. Would definitely recommend this place for bbq. Wouldn't mind coming back to try the other items on the menu.

    Brian P.

    Great food and friendly service. The stand out appetizer was the deep fried pickles. Great breading and the pickles are still crispy with seasoning. Not an easy accomplishment to get a nice crispy pickles when getting a good deep fry. The original brisket sandwich was spot on. I had it "wecked" like a traditional beef on Weck. Good combination and a different take than I have ever had before. Space is limited so large groups might be difficult to get seated. We did some shopping next door on Market Street so the time flew for our wait.

    Pork ribs, brisket, collard greens, pickled cucumber and onion, large corn muffin, tater tots
    Sudo N.

    This was the better barbecue in Corning. All the meat was good and pretty, tasting pleasantly of smoke. Look at the nice red ring on that brisket! Nickels Pit provides three or four sauces you can put on. The tater tots were crisp and hot. The corn muffin was large and tasty, with a coarse crumb. The greens had some sort of cheese sprinkled on. I liked everything I ate. I ate as much as I could, and had the cold leftovers two days later for breakfast. It was still good. The service was great. I was the only person in the restaurant (Monday night in winter) and the server was very willing to help. He improvised a hot toddy for me, which they don't have on the menu, and it was very pleasant. Cost was $51, including tax and the toddy ($8), but leaving out tip.

    The brisket, corn muffin and pickle onion fries
    Shelvin T.

    If you're in Corning and looking for some delicious BBQ, Nickel's Is the place to be. me and my wife were very happy with this find. We shared a combo meal which was the perfect amount of meat deliciousness, the service and atmosphere was absolutely perfect to couple with the snow and lights right out the window. We'll definitely becoming back to try more of the menu.

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    Siyang G.

    Stopped by on a Saturday afternoon thought it'd be quiet but ended up waiting for a half an hour. The interior was clean but there're spotted flies. We ordered the briskets with no high hopes but it turns out to be phenomenal! Juicy and tender--very much beyond our expectation! Another nice surprise is their sauces--blended well with their meet. Tots were a bit over fried, Mac salad is tasty! Best brisket for a bbq restaurant!

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    Pete G.

    I stopped here with my wife for dinner. I ordered the brisket. It was fork tender and delicious. Our waiter was attentive and friendly. The draft beer selection was good. It was clean inside and good atmosphere.

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