Nice place. Ambience is typical BBQ joint vibe and was clean…read more Had the brisket, jalapeno cheddar sausage, coleslaw and baked beans. The sausage is a rock star - it was fantastic. Sides were pretty good too. However, I have to say the brisket was a bit of a disappointment - it was way overcooked, like it had been smoked at too high of a temperature. It was edible but really dry. Just overcooked or held too long. Had to douse it in sauce to eat it which is a total shame. Would have been a 5 star rating if not for the brisket. I'd come back again, maybe when they were busier.

We went on a Thursday night around 5. Plenty of space, there were only 2 other families there…read more Food 3/5: the ribs and brisket were dry and did not have much flavor. We got the end of the brisket they were currently cutting, so likely had been cut hours before and left which likely lead it to be dry. The chicken was ok, not much flavor and was on the drier side. The sausage was the best option we tried, good balance of flavor. The cornbread was also dry. The potato salad had good flavor. The Mac and cheese was the best thing we tried. I'd comeback for the sausage and Mac and cheese. Service 3/5: this is an order at the counter and sit down style. We had never been here before and overall did not feel helped when we were ordering. The staff just started at us and asked what we wanted instead of helping us walk through the steps of how to order (meat first and then you choose your sides). It got challenging because there was a growing line and many of us felt the same way of not really knowing what to order. I had to ask for extra plates for our kiddos, and was a little confused about extra condiments and things that were available in the restaurant. Ambiance 4/5: the restaurant was clean and plenty of places to sit. We were in the restaurant with another family with kids, and our kiddos ended up doing friendly dinosaur roads to the family across the restaurant. We all had a really good laugh. Overall most of the meat was dry but we liked some of the sides. The staff could have been more helpful in ordering. This is a kid friendly restaurant in our experience and had plenty of room to accommodate larger parties.

Ordered pickup from here on a Friday night before the rush. We ended up getting there early enough…read morethat we decided to stay and eat there, as tables were open. Online ordering was very easy and the food was ready right on time! We got the smoked pork shoulder sandwich platter with coleslaw and corn bread bites and the spicy chicken breast sandwich platter with baked beans and Mac & Cheese. The buns they use for these sandwiches are a great texture and hold up well to the amount of meat and sauce that you want on a BBQ sandwich. It never felt soggy, which is rare around the area. The pork was flavorful with a very fine shred. I wouldn't say the chicken was spicy as said on the menu, but more peppered. The real star is the bbq sauce because it comes out warm and is thin enough to pour but has enough texture to stick to the meat. Went well with everything from the meats, to the Mac & Cheese, to the corn bread bites. The corn bread bites were the stand out side, kind of like a hush puppy. Would recommend at least one person in your group gets them. I even liked them topped with the baked beans. Overall, very tasty food and nice people working. After hearing so many great things about this place over the years, it's about time I got there. Lived up to all the hype!

First I should say I judge a barbecue joint by its ribs. That's it. I have had barbecue all over…read morethe country and smoke a mean rib myself. These ribs were as good as any I've had around the country, and better than most. Some places brag about "fall of the bone tender." To me that is overcooked. Ribs should be "fairly easily coaxed off the bone tender. The need a little bit of chew to them or the are too dry. Smokey Jon's ribs were just right. Now the rest. The barbecue beans were very good. I put a little brisket burnt ends in when I make them. That would have improved these to top notch. I usually shy away from barbecue joint mac and cheese but I ordered it here. Hey, I'm in Wisconsin. It's got to be at least ok. It was better than just ok. It had a generous amount of cheese and the symtickiness that good Mac and cheese must have. For my taste, it had too much garlic. I'm a big garlic fan. When I see a recipe that says "one clove of garlic," I figure it's a misprint and they meant "one head of garlic." Here, they used powdered garlic, and I feel like the amount they used covered up the natural sweetness of the cheese. The ambiance of the place was spot on. I am visiting Madison, from Oregon (Go Ducks!) Driving by the place it looks like they've got to have at least passible 'cue. Inside it was classic back woods barbecue chic. "Log cabin" looking interior walls, red and white checkered plastic table cloths, and great old school blues on the sound system. Is this place perfect? No, won't get that until you pass through the Pearly Gates. But it's about as good as your going to get anywhere else, unless you come over to my back yard on 4th of July.

Great place to go if you are hungry! Portions are large and the service is very good. I had sliced…read morebrisket, which was lean but not dry -- and the dry rub was perfect not overpowering. Price was very good for everything you get. I arrived just after six and the restaurant was crowded, but I was seated quickly and the server was at my table within a minute.

Ordered take-out for a party of 9 on Saturday, 9/12. Fantastic choice! Something for everyone, even…read moreour lone non-meat eater. All the packaging for travel was superior, the staff was attentive and super friendly, enjoyed the atmosphere & clean restrooms during our short wait for pick-up. The brisket was phenomenal, chicken & ribs both fall-apart delectable. We sampled a variety of yummy sauces. Everyone loved the Mac N Cheese and we're a tough crowd. Hubs loved the cornbread muffins and I was impressed with the perfectly creamy cole slaw. Plenty of leftovers that we polished off the next day. Would return, maybe to add some seafood next time!

Was in town for the Epic conference and this was the only option within walking distance from my…read morehotel. I'm glad it was Liberty Station, because it was a great option! Food: The quesadilla was hands-down 5 stars. The brisket sandwich and fries were a little better than average. Drinks: Especially if you are from out of town, the local and microbrewery options were more than I could handle in several visits. Service: Sat at the bar and was attended to promptly Environment: Lots of TVs with the games. Great crowd. Perfect for groups or casual dining. Bonus is the Spark Hotel gives a discount card if staying there.

Pretty good food. Portions are a little large for me, so order accordingly. Servers are friendly…read moreand helpful with providing suggestions for dinner or for things to do in Madison. I'd like to go back and check out the patio next time.

Korean bbq was DELISH! The meats were all marinated so well, the cold bar was the perfect spread,…read moreand the dessert options were fabulous. Service was solid for my friend's bday!! They were nice enough to take a photo of us all and seat us upstairs for a little more privacy. Everything was clean and well-managed, and the service was attentive. Best kbbq in Madison.

Very average Korean bbq. Acceptable but not wow. The japchae was actually quite good surprisingly…read more The pickled radish is my favorite. The biggest issue with this place is that the meat is lacking in quality. The beef bulgogi we got was like 50% fat and 50% meat which was disappointing. No one wants to eat a bowl of chewy fat. The pork was slightly better in this regard and the chicken was definitely better but the overall quality of the meat was poor. You order whatever you want on your phone through a QR code and the staff bring it to your table very quickly. Service was great, very attentive and friendly staff. Although there aren't a bunch of Korean bbq options in Madison, I still wouldn't return here.

Been in the Midwest for 6 months and I finally found some pretty decent bbq been there a few times…read morean the pulled pork is good along with the fries and mac n cheese too gotta try some other items. Gotta give them a try.

Ordered takeout. Brisket. It was DELICIOUS! Tender, flavorful. Great smoke flavor…read more We had two of the sauces. Both were really good My husband had the side of baked beans. He said they were good. I had a side salad fresh crisp. Italian dressing was excellent. Strongly recommend

Best BBQ in Madison. The rib tips are my favorite but all of the meats are fantastic. I've been…read morecoming here for a few years now and the food is always on point.

Food truck at the park, it was Very good BBQ ribs, the sides i had were beans and slaw, the slaw…read morewas a bit runny for my liking.

We wound up at City Barbeque after finding out Dave's didn't have mozzarella sticks yet, cause it…read morewas conveniently located right next door :D. It looked pretty popular with a decent number of people dining in and a bunch of others picking up orders. The girl at the counter was super friendly and helpful because I had no idea how to order lol. She made a few recommendations and even helped adjust my random items into a combo for us. Prices are fair, ordered 3 meats and 2 sides for like ~$50. We got ribs, brisket, and pulled pork along with cornbread and mac and cheese, and it came with a fountain drink. Food came out pretty quickly, we didn't have to wait long. One thing I thought was fun was the bell by the door that you can ring if you had a good experience. We rang it on the way out and got a bunch of cheers from inside haha. The ribs were big, meaty, and cooked well. The brisket wasn't really my favorite, and the pulled pork was a little hit or miss since some bites were way saltier than others. We tried both the mild and spicy bbq sauces, and the spicy wasn't too spicy. Overall, a perfectly solid casual bbq spot.

Honestly, a solid BBQ option on the west side of Madison. I can tell I don't get out much anymore…read morewith how shocked I am by lunch prices. Not just here, but everywhere, really. I think my pulled pork sandwich, two sides (cole slaw and fries) and a drink pushed $17. That's more than I prefer to spend on lunch, but I was going out with some work friends and felt like treating myself. And it was, indeed, a treat! The pulled pork was very good - not overly fatty or anything. Good flavor. I tried the "original" and "sweet city" sauces - both were very good and not overpowering. The fries were good - a little greasy (but "good greasy" if there is such a thing). The creamy cole slaw confused me. It was a bit dry. I know, right? How is creamy cole slaw dry? I'm not sure if it's always like this, or maybe it was off the top of the batch and the "creamy" and dripped to lower parts. Don't get me wrong - it tasted good. We'll see how it is next time I'm there! Overall, a good BBQ stop. The pulled pork sandwich will be a standard order there, but I'm sure I'll venture out to some other dishes to see what they have to offer!

Visited Marie's for the first time for lunch on Saturday. Heard lots of great things from friends…read moreabout the food they were serving. Upon entrance, you're greeted by nice staff. The venue is a bit small, so seating is limited. I tried the pork chop meal with fries and ordered some à la carte lemon pepper wings as well. The food was delicious. Cooked well and the volume of food was worth the price. Would recommend!

The food was so good, I don't like ordering uber eats normally, but I was like this looks pretty…read moregood I'll order that. The catfish beautifully deep fried to the point that by the time it got to my house it was still so crispy. The way my mouth felt when I bit into the thiner crunchy parts tooo! The presentation of the food is beautiful as well. So so good, I'm definitely taking my bf here since he's never tried soul food before It brought me back to when I was younger at the family cookouts. If I didn't have homework due tonight I'd definitely be taking a good food nap right now. Its so good I want to ask the owner to adopt me just so I could eat this food for free all the time

Amazing quality korean food for a reasonable price. The service is always top notch. The vibe is…read morecozy and comfortable to relax in.

Recently my family went to 5 Star Korean BBQ to celebrate my daughter's birthday. We went here…read moreabout 2 months ago and noticed several changes on our recent visit. The first thing we noticed was that the restaurant seemed brighter. I don't know if they turned up the lights. Also, there seemed to be fewer tables and slightly more spacious. The second thing that changed was the menu. It was a lot shorter, missing were several Korean entrees since our visit in July. It no longer had Korean BBQ offerings that they show on their website. My daughter was disappointed that they didn't have any soups on their new menu and settled for Fried Chicken. My wife ordered Jop Chae, a noodle stir fry which she had on our last visit but she said that it didn't seem to have the same favor. My son also ordered fried chicken although I don't recall the name but it had 5 different types of spiciness, rated from 1 being mild to 5 which the waitress warned was very hot and recommended 3. Seeing that he likes spicy, he opted for 5, which my son found to be incredibly hot, to the point where couldn't finish eating it. I ordered Loaded Fries with Cali sauce, which was basically a plate of fries topped with sliced up chicken tenders and had a creamy saucy that you might find on Sushi. The meals didn't come with the traditional Banchan which is a side of few different Korean style vegetables that is usually placed on the center of the table for everyone to share. Although my wife's dish did come with a side of diced sweet white radishes. I later ordered Kim Chi which came in a small cup. After our meal, my wife went to the counter to pay and asked the cashier if the restaurant was under a different management. The cashier said that they had reopened and that they had a "soft opening" with the new management and a condensed menu. She also said that they welcomed feedback. Although we left disappointed with the changes, we will be back to give them another chance and hope they offer more of a Korean BBQ style menu.