Excellent outside drive thru service and staff. Food is amazing here, old school everything, all…read morehomemade. Great ambiance, a Barn in the middle of nowhere with lots of cool old stuff and cars.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Brisket sandwich was incredible and Taco Tuesday is ... staff is amazing and the Chef even came to…read morethe table to check on us.

Local flair, and one of those places that seems to remain true to its local neighborhood spirit…read more You won't find this place unless someone tells you about it. It's definitely off the beaten path. Most locals in and around the area frequent this place. We are blessed we live close by. Smoked meats , brisket, wings, and deep friend goodness is typical fare. They also have a taco Tuesday, Full bar is always on and every drink is exceptional

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.

Although there was long line when we arrived, they work quickly to get food out…read more The feel is more fast food. With a fast food style que, self serve sodas and seating yourself. But the quality is amazing. And even with a $3 up charge for Mac n cheese as a side, I feel it was worth every penny. I will definitely get the Mac n cheese again, it was delicious. But I need to try another sandwich. Pulled pork was fantastic but there's so much else to try. I should have done the three meet sandwich for a little taste of it all

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.

Passing thru Rockford and remembered a great little bbq joint near 20. Got their bbq pork showboat…read more Just as good as I remembered. They were quick and the food was flavorful. A small family business on the side of a shell station. Worth a stop

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!

You know BBQ is good when it doesn't need any sauce. I loved the pulled pork, beans and fries…read more Everything was really yummy. Friendly service, really nice dining space. Highly recommend. I was brought here by frequent customers, that absolutely love the food here. I have to agree!

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

Were they having an off day? They were out of pulled pork and beans at 5:30pm on a Saturday…read more I was shocked to see them open a steam box and pull out slices of brisket for my sandwich. The staff weren't very knowledgeable and obviously not qualified to slice brisket to order. I've never been in a BBQ restaurant that doesn't slice their brisket to order. I get the vibe that the majority of their business is their food trucks and catering. Kind of seems like the restaurant gets the overflow and they try to sell out of the leftovers. Their top selling mac and cheese, just didn't do it for me. A 4 oz dried out brisket sandwich for $7.50 was a shocker. I gather the store has been here for 2 years and there was only 2 others customers that came in while we were eating. Perhaps they do big numbers for lunch?

First time visit and happy to have chosen over Dave's BBQ. Excellent service and clean at most with…read moretributes galore to first line defenders with lively country music background. Not a huge fan of hickory smoking but theirs was not overpowering. Not sure how you can do subtle hickory but they did it. Balanced well by tasty dry rub spices- not too hot or sweet. Ribs did not require sauce and in fact better with rub alone. Yet did sample their wide variety of sauces including NC vinegar spiced splash. Seven different options all good. Pulled chicken amole serving of sufficiently moist meat and the same subtle smoke. Slaw and baked bean sides good combo and balance to the meats but man I wish I'd also gotten the fresh cut fries which are hard to find. Saw many others who seemed to be enjoying theirs. This is a can't miss place and bit of a surprise for northern Illinois compared to the plethora of bbq joints I've visited throughout the South and Midwest.

A party of four we went on this past Sunday The food was…read moreexcellent The service was exceptional When they found out, we were first timers, practically everybody on staff Make sure our accommodations were delightful atmosphere was veterans based you will not be disappointed

I'm always finding new spots when I travel, and this particular BBQ spot caught my interest …read more David Alan's BBQ in Mukwonago did not disappoint. The smoked meats were on point, juicy, flavorful, and you can tell they take their time with it. The pulled pork and sausage had that perfect smoky bite, and even the brisket in the bowl hit. The sandwiches were stacked and messy in a good way, and the sides actually showed up too, mac and cheese, coleslaw, and cornbread all solid. If you want legit BBQ with big portions and real flavor, this spot is worth it. Service was attentive, the ambiance was cool too. I definitely will return when I'm in town.

Had the opportunity to try their Cod fish fry. It comes with three nice sized pieces of beer…read morebatter cod and your choice of a number of different side options. We had their pig tail fries and potato pancakes. The fish was very good, not greasy, cooked perfectly. The pig tail fries were also very good. Had to have the potato pancakes recooked as the first ones were over done. The second ones were very good as was the applesauce. Rye bread is rye bread not much more to say there. Neither of us cared for their coleslaw, which is vinegar based. Overall we give it 7 out of 10. The service was handled by the bartender and she did a great job. The ambiance is sports bar/restaurant with plenty of TVs.