This place is a true American Bar B Q restaurant. People at the bar getting tipsy. The food and…read moreservice is exceptional. You must try the dry rub ribs . Delicious, plentiful and the price is reasonable. Great menu selection. Special Pork steak/chop with country gravy is excellent. The 12 different sides are varied, good and you choose 2 with meal . Coconut custard pie for dessert. Service is friendly and caring. An absolute must.

Was on my way home from a trip in the Catskills and was hungry. Saw this on the road and stopped by…read morehoping there were good smash burgers and food. Wish i didn't see it. It was pretty mids. Waitress gave us recommendations and they weren't good. The brisket sandwich was ok but the burger was not. The mac and cheese was microwaved and dry. i'd skip. we don't finish the food and 3 servers/waiters came by different time asking if we need a to-go box and i politely declined. But they still game with to-go boxes it was weird like no means no bruh. anyways C+ cause the BBQ sauce was alright and although the wings flavor was so mids the wing quality chicken was fine

Incredible. Could be the best BBQ I've had. Classic BBQ with actual "fall-off-the-bone" ribs (see…read morephotos!), the best pulled pork I've ever had and I don't even like pork, crispy, crunchy chicken wings, a tangy BBQ sauce you can't get enough of, crispy coleslaw, sweet, fluffy cornbread, sweet baked beans... the list goes on. The brisket was actually my least favorite and even that was delicious. Indoor and outdoor picnic-table seating. Get the BBQ platter so you can try everything and really go to town. Best deal and meal. Can't wait to come back. 5 stars!!!!

A little off the beaten path, this place is such a gem. Excellent service. Delicious, fresh food…read more We had the duck/rabbit tacos, the duck pizza and the oysters. Everything was great.

Just had my son drive a 1/2 to experience the wonderful tastes of Big Kev's. He ordered the entire…read moremenu and said it was all worth the trip. I've posted the pics he took.

Visiting in the area we saw the food truck and decided to check it out. We got brisket, burnt ends…read moreand corn bread. No pics since we ate in the car. But, the brisket and corn bread were very good. The burnt ends were terrible. Like totally dried out. Like meat chalk to be honest. We didn't go back to say something because we were too far along at that point. So we didn't give them a chance to make it right. We brought some home for our sons to try and they both agreed with us that the burnt ends were beyond burnt. Maybe it was an off day

We drove almost two hours from NYC on a random Tuesday just to get out of the city for a bit. No…read moreplans, no itinerary. We were heading toward the antique mall when we spotted a sign across the parking lot that simply said "BBQ" next to this beautiful outdoor dining area. We looked at each other and immediately changed plans. The second we walked inside, it was obvious this was the real deal. The smell of smoke hit first, then the menu -- all the classics, all done seriously. After way too much debate, we landed on two sandwiches. The Cowboy Burger was honestly ridiculous: an Angus burger topped with sliced brisket, melted Swiss, and served on a buttery toasted brioche bun. One of those sandwiches where you stop talking after the first bite. It came with maple baked beans loaded with chunks of burnt ends that tasted like they had been cooking all day. The pastrami sandwich was piled absurdly high with juicy smoked meat and whole grain mustard. We added Swiss and that absolutely made it. We got the mac and cheese with it -- creamy, rich, and made with those playful little cavatappi spirals that somehow make mac and cheese even better. Before the food even came out, our waitress brought complimentary bowls of soup. The split pea tasted garden fresh, and the gumbo had this warm spice to it that genuinely reminded me of New Orleans. Everything was served on rustic wooden cutting boards with huge pickle spears on the side. It felt thoughtful without trying too hard. At one point we told our server the meal was life-changing and she laughed and said her dad was the pit master and she handled the bakery. Suddenly everything made sense. In the back were display cases overflowing with homemade desserts: coconut cloud cake, bourbon pecan pies glistening under the lights, bread puddings, all of it looking dangerous. We were completely stuffed, but there was no chance we were leaving without dessert. We ordered the banana chocolate chip bread pudding. She warmed it up, topped it with vanilla ice cream, and drizzled chocolate syrup over the top. Absolute insanity. From the old-school Americana decor, to the genuinely warm family-owned atmosphere, to the expertly smoked meats and homemade baked desserts -- this ended up being one of the best meals we've had all year. The town itself was beautiful, but honestly? We'd drive back just for the barbecue.

The service here is very friendly and the star is for the servers…read more The food here is crap. The ribs were not tender at all and the dry rub has a weird flavor. The BBQ sauces are average at best. The half chicken wasn't much better than the ribs. The breast was so dry and overcooked that it was inedible. The wall decor is bizarre. Who wants to see war articles and military scenes while eating dinner? Hard pass.

I love finding these random places on my adventures! This place was awesome and service was great…read more The brick oven pizza was delicious and the BBQ was authentic and savory! Would definitely recommend!

The Beast rolled into John Fazio's expecting solid pizza... and honestly? This place came…read moredangerously close to greatness. The crust was legit -- crispy outside, soft inside, with that perfect foldability every NY slice should have. Cheese ratio was on point, toppings were fresh, and the overall pie had that old-school roadside pizza joint feel the Beast respects. But the sauce... that's the culprit holding this pie back from elite status. Not terrible by any means, just missing that punch. Needed a little more depth, a little more seasoning, maybe a touch more sweetness or bite to balance everything out. You can taste how close this pizza is to being a heavyweight contender. Atmosphere was solid, staff was friendly, and the food overall hit way above average. !! one sauce adjustment away from entering Beast certified territory !!

This may very well be the best bbq in the entirety of the Hudson Valley. Seriously…read more The Wrangler Pie stands as my favorite, followed closely by the ribs.

Okay, I'm weird. I…read morelove BBQ, but don't like barbecue sauce. I love hot and spicy, but don't like peppers. All that aside, given that I order weirdly when I eat barbecue, here's what I can say: RIBS. Ribs, ribs, ribs. I didn't add any sauce (see above), but they don't need it! The chicken is also flavorful, but I think it got a little dry (this is on me; I did take out instead of eating there), so would definitely recommend using sauce with that. I didn't have the brisket yet, but others in my family have had it and really liked it. LOVE their corn bread. Their potato salad is different from any other I've had; it took me a minute and then grew on me. The mac 'n cheese is kind of like if you've ever been in the south and had pimento cheese sandwiches, but melted and poured over macaroni. Everything has a kick, which I really appreciated it -- enough to get me to pay attention, but not so much as to be unpleasant. Definitely plan on returning -- folks are super nice there, too.

The food is always delicious. The pulled pork sandwich, with the house-made pickles, is one of my…read morefavorites. The sauce is the perfect mix of spicy and sweet, and there's a variety to choose from. When I'm in the area for work, and they're open, I make it a point to stop for a meal. The outdoor seating, right by the creek, is the right setting for such tasty food (also, the brownies are as big as your face and are fantastic!). Thanks to Jen and Ben (the owners) for keeping this place in my favorite spots with their friendliness, great service, and amazing food! Stand out hits: Mac and Cheese, Pulled Pork sandwich (love those house-made pickles!), the 'cued Beans, 1/2 Chicken, Cornbread, Collard Greens... actually, I've yet to have a bad thing here.

This place indicated on its website, through Yelp, and on maps that it was open for business. We…read moreeven called the place first but it was a cell phone and there was no answer. We drove a little while to get there to find out it was closed. Just a waste of our time and fuel.

We ate at J&J last week after my boss raved about it, and wow--this is hands-down the best BBQ I've…read morehad in New York. David was incredibly sweet and welcoming, which made the experience even better. Do yourself a favor and go hungry--the portions are huge. My husband never brings home leftovers and almost didn't finish his sandwich. And the baked beans? Absolutely slamming. We can't wait to go back

Delicious bbq! Quick lunch stop in a quaint casual local smokehouse while traveling through the…read morearea. Hearty servings. Excellent sauce. Quick service. Outside dining was nice on a warm sunny day. Easy off street parking. We'll be back when in the Catskills. Enjoy!

I've eaten at Brothers BBQ a handful of times and I feel confident enough at this point to tell you…read moreabout it. Now this is just my opinion, so don't get crazy. Compared to other bbq in the area, I believe Brothers is a winner. The food quality is great, and techniques of prep and cooking are perfectly mastered. The brisket has a flavorful crust and it breaks apart with a fork. The baked beans have all the right stuff to make them excellent. Baked Mac and cheese is BAKED. The chicken falls off the bone and smoked perfectly. Candied yams are perfect and you can actually taste the butter that you're SUPPOSED to bake into it, (they're the only ones who make it right) in my opinion. We ordered an appetizer of "burnt bacon ends", and so much flavor, and fall apart with a fork. The cocktails were potent, so beware . Did I say enough about the food? Even the service was great. One of the owners even swung by to see if we needed anything. If you haven't already gone, go. It's a nice relaxed atmosphere, and sometimes has live entertainment. You'll love it.

Brothers BBQ was a short ride from the Storm King state park I visited…read more Hostess was very nice and greeted and seated quickly. Staff bought menu and drinks quick as well. Didn't have to wait long for food. Make sure they bring your cornbread. That was sweet and hot. Got the brisket nachos and the pulled pork sandwich with candied yams. Brisket was very tender and sweet. Very tasty. The pulled pork was moist. The yams were cooked perfectly, nice and soft. It has a very comfy feel with lots of cute decorations. Feels like a warm ski lodge.

Great food, Great vibe we came up from Florida, NY and it was worth the drive. The service was…read moreamazing. Hospitality was warm. We plan on visiting again soon.

Solid! Southern-style home cooked meal the way it's intended. Annies delivers large portions and…read moresucculent taste that has chicken falling off the bone and everything from collard greens to cinnamon crusted corn bread hitting the spot. Hole in the wall find in Monticello, I will certainly have Annie's penciled in for a quick meal next time I'm in the area.