The bbq from the smoking' coop is the best. Very flavorful and moist. I usually purchase the…read morepulled pork and use it to make sandwiches at home. I highly recommend this place!!!!

This is a fun roadside stop with a cool atmosphere being in a barn with rolled up doors so you can…read moreenjoy the weather. Service was incredibly quick and the prices are hard to beat for BBQ. If you need a quick BBQ fix, stop in. I really wanted to love this place but found it fell short in a few areas: the pulled pork sandwich meat lacked much flavor, as did the sauces. Nothing stand out. The pork was very juicy and had a nice amount of fat. Slaw was also just okay.

Amazing food, had the ribs today with Mac and cheese with a side of corn bread. I will be back to…read moretry the rest of the menu! I believe the persons name working was Ron and he clearly had a passion for the food he's making. He let me try the brisket and it melted in my mouth. Place was interesting being in a gas station, but don't let that scare you away, worth a visit.

This has been a long time bookmark so today I thought that I would stop by on my quest to try every…read morebbq restaurant that I can. The place is inside a gasoline station which is always sketchy but I will try anything at least once. The menu will be posted because I can't find one so I will show you what they have. I'm a big time rib guy so I stuck to my rule that if I don't smell smoke I only do the half rack. I ordered the half rack dinner that comes with an option of 2 sides and corn bread which I chose Mac and jambalaya. The ribs were meaty fall clean off the bone with a nice texture, not the super soft steamed meat texture but not the little chew texture that I like. The meat was moist and tender but not very smokey and the bark didn't scream anything flavorful to me either so this is a mild bbq that in my opinion needs sauce which I got on the side so I could properly evaluate the bbq. The sides were average which is not a bad thing because they were not terrible. The Mac and cheese was not cooked to total mush with a thick creamy cheese sauce with a small mild cheese flavor. The jambalaya was once again just average and not terrible either with tomato's, chicken and sausage. The corn bread was very good because it was very fresh and moist with that soft creamy texture, not the saw dust kind that chokes you. Overall it's just average bbq and not bad with everything being consistent, it's not the worst or the best bbq that I have had.

I've had the opportunity to travel and experience barbecue culture in Texas, Tennessee, and South…read moreCarolina, and a lot of what people around here call barbecue doesn't really compare. I'm happy to say that's not the case at Whiskey Hotel Barbecue. I had shredded brisket, Mac and cheese, and the carrot slaw. The slaw wasn't overdressed and had a nice crunch, the brisket was tender and had good flavor, and the Mac and cheese was creamy. You order off the board based on what is available, so it helps to go early if there's something you really want, but I don't mind being flexible because I'd rather have fresh food and understand you can't just make smoked meats on the fly. The employees recommend sauces and how they liked to serve items. I'll definitely be back! They said they'll have a different menu during winter.

I love it, service amazing ,food amazing eat the banana pudding ,building has some games the…read morebuilding it is cute again I love it.

The atmosphere is certainly a bar but…read more.. Super nice, attentive bar tender (Amy I think) and fantastic mushroom soup (the soup of the day).

Cubano, a lot of food. Didn't detect any smoke in the pork. Wrong bread for a cubano. Used some…read moresort of sliced bread. Potato salad, not good. FF app, $5 for about 20 frozen fries. Meh. $5 bottles of miller lite, too high for Wisconsin.

Picked up some Brisket and Pulled Chicken and it was phenomenal! It shouldn't surprise me because…read morethis is, without a doubt, one of the best BBQ restaurants in the country. It's inside an old Burger King, check out the handles on the outside doors, but totally made over to a welcoming, family friendly, place to go. The staff is always amazing! They are there to help make your experience that much better. Do yourself a favor and turn this place, you will not be disappointed.

LD's BBQ for lunch today... Hoochie Mama! Brisket and pulled pork sandwich was juicy and flavorful,…read moreand the side of creamy potato salad complimented it perfectly. There are very few smokehouses where I enjoy the brisket more than the pulled pork, but this is certainly one. Shelled out the extra $2.50 for the smoked sausage to split with my wife... it tasted like summer. Good investment! My only regret is that they do not serve fresh brewed iced tea. For me, this is a must at an excellent smokehouse.

This five star review for this little family owned barbecue joint is pretty much dedicated to one…read moredelicious sandwich that they've been serving up for a number of years now. I'm talking about the Sho Boat. Plenty of reviews have already mentioned it, and even though I've had other items on their menu, and they've all been delicious, when you stop by Smokehouse Barbecue, you will notice two things... 1. There is typically a line. 2. 99% of the patrons are getting the Sho Boat. So much so that the woman behind the counter just points to people with her pen and says, "Sho Boat? How about you, Sho Boat?" The sandwich consists of perfectly seasoned chopped pork shoulder. Smoked daily on the pit outside on the back of the establishment. It's an awesome blend of juicy, meaty chucks of pork with just enough fat to pull it all together. It's then covered in a sweet and tangy homemade barbecue sauce on a nice crusty French roll and served with a side of fries, which are also drizzled in their signature sauce. The Yelp! reviews for this place mostly feature pictures of this sandwich, as you will see here in mine. There's not much else to say that hasn't already been written. Yes, it occupies a side space in a local Shell gas station. Yes, it is family run business by people who are absolutely lovely, super friendly, warm and inviting. Lastly, and most importantly, the sandwich is fantastic! The Food Network has got a TV show where all of the top chefs in America tell you about their favorite places and things to eat. The exact name escapes me, but if there were one of these famous chefs that was from Rockford, Illinois, there is no doubt they would be telling you about the this sandwich. It's that good. Again, their menu features more food besides the sandwich, although it is quite limited... But if delicious barbecue is your thing, and you don't mind waiting a minute or two, then this is a must have. Some of the reviews said this is cash only, however when we were there, they were taking a credit card. There is also ATM inside of the establishment. Smokehouse Barbecue isn't much to look at, but the people that work there know what they're doing, and it definitely shows! No frills... just one of the best sandwiches I've ever had served to you with a warm smile by wonderful people that care.

old fashioned proper soul food bbq!!! there were 3 of us - the shoboat is outstanding - you…read moreabsolutely cannot go wrong

I'll keep it simple we order catering and order multiple pounds of brisket. We've ordered on the…read morecoldest day ever, and even on a holiday. These folks are the best and the most accommodating team ever. I thank you for everything! My parties are always hits no matter what and the brisket is gone in seconds. Anytime anyone asks for a recommendation of places, this is the first one I recommend Everytime. I've eaten at the restaurant once, it's always pretty busy but for a good reason! If you're ever in the area stop by but keep in mind if there hours too!

Was easy to order take out. They do not deliver. I went with the pulled pork sandwich and…read morehomemade chips. And a side of cornbread. So the cornbread was still warm when I got back to work to eat. The sandwich is good size. The slaw is average THE PORK. Was delicious nice flavor and not dry it was moist. Go hearty beard that did not fall apart. I got an extra sauce I got the original and the blueberry. Both are tasty. I was wondering if it would be spicy it was not. I also like to eat the meat so not alot of sauce usually. But fun to try. The choirs are good and done just right. My only question is I wish I had butter with the corn bread. I did not know it was not give.

Drove out of our way to get to this place. We originally found it at a barn dance- my first pulled…read morepork food truck experience. So delicious!! Today I had the smoked turkey, Carolina Style, with Bud's BBQ sweet sauce. Amazing! Will be having sweet dreams of slow smoked until we meet again. The place is clean, staff are nice, good music. Not expensive. Highly recommend but come early- they are open until sold out.

Ribs are always the best around,pulled pork is also a winner! It is carry out only now so you can…read morehave your own drinks and sauce

Great spot! It's got a cool feel inside, like a Texas barbecue house with military flavor sprinkled…read morein. Not really something Rockford has otherwise. The staff are super friendly, and the food is tasty. They never freeze anything and it's all cooked on site. We got the brisket (our fave even though it was a little fatty) and the turkey, which was a little dry on its own but with the sauce it was great and flavorful. Speaking of, they have a lot of different barbecue sauces to try, I liked the smoky mountain the best, and would recommend if you're into smoky rather than sweet. But there's something for everyone's palate. Definitely want to come again and try their other meats!

Great Place to have a good dinner, lunch, and brunch. The restaurant was clean, and the staff is…read moresuper friendly. Had the brisket sandwich, Mac and cheese, cornbread, and a corn. Love you can refill your soda, and lots of different BBQ's sauces you choose from and to try. Will definitely be back to try the ribs.

well we've been there many times now and ALWAYS BEST FOOD AND SERVICE EVER! we were there for late…read morelunch and we were greeted by Blake and LOGAN AT FRONT two very amazing people! Actually they were great Then we were seated by Blake and NATE CAME OVER TO BE OUR SERVER Well he was just as good as the others He was so helpful in our ordering and explaining very very attentive such a good person! So if you get chance to go see them TAKE IT! Thanks to such a great place

We went on a Friday and, despite the crowd, were sat right away. A 4-meat platter was more than…read moreenough for 2 adults and a toddler. We loved the mac and cheese!! The pulled chicken was our favorite of the meats; the wings are nice and crispy. Our server was really sweet and attentive. Will definitely be back!