Passing through and found this place on Yelp. It was a little hard to find as our maps app said we…read morewere there and we couldn't see it. Then we first smelled and spotted the smoker and figured out how to get around to the entrance. It's in a big warehousey type building and everything looks brand new inside. I had the brisket sandwich. So tender and loaded with meat. The loaded potato salad was really nice. I think it had pulled pork in it, something smokey, but not bacon. My friend had the brisket nachos. She got the half order and barely made a dent in it. Service was very fast and it's right off the interstate.

My family Stopped at this place on our road trip based on seeing all the great Yelp reviews. We got…read morethere around 1pm on a Sunday and they were sold out of mac n cheese and their potato salad already. So, ended up trying the cole slaw which was good. We tried the pulled pork nachos, pulled pork sandwich, Wings & the chicken. Everything we had was yummy. It is hidden in an industrial park area and they don't have great signage. The place was very clean including the bathrooms which is always a plus.

Just your little home in the wall with great service and amazing food. BBQ was fantastic!!!read more

It was very good food and I would definitely recommend that you eat there just make sure to be…read morecareful in the bathroom because it is dark

We stop at Pips on road trips. I got The Danny Double burger (Two 2 oz. Mustard Seared…read moreHand-Smashed Beef Patties, Grilled Onions, Pickles, Two Slices American Cheese, Danny's 1000 Island Sauce on a Toasted Bun.). It was a nice burger. The burgers were seared well and the toppings gave it a big flavor. The fries have a brown sugar seasoning that sounds odd, but it's not overpowering and the fries are cooked well and not greasy. The staff are always great and the restaurant is clean and has a fun diner vibe. We'll be back!

Stopped on the way through for a work trip. Service was quick. Food was good. We must have hit an…read moreoff time as it was pretty quiet. Looks like they have a decent bourbon selection too! Everyone at our table enjoyed the meal!

Awesome! Had a large reservation of 17 on a Saturday night…read more They texted to remind me. Got to restaurant and had a great waiting area with peanuts (husband's favorite)! Got sat at table and we were lucky enough to get Shannon, the BEST server ever! She is sweet, courteous and patient! Very organized with a group this big!! Thank you very much Shannon for doing such a great job--you are TOP NOTCH! Food was great , salad bar was amazing, good time!! Kretzer's is our "to go" place for lunch or dinner.

We come here every so often and have always liked the food. Today we get here early about 4 pm to…read morebeat the rush. The dinning room wasn't very full but when they seated us they took us to what used to be a patio. Now it's enclosed and there is a bar a stage and plenty of seating. My problem was the fans that were blowing made it difficult to have a conversation with my wife across the table. I told the server it was almost too noisy and was having a hard time hearing him talk. He said he'd talk louder. That didn't really fix the problem. Not real sure why we were seated in this area because the dinning room had plenty of space. We had a little trouble communicating our order because of the noise. As I stated a couple times to our server. I communicated I have trouble hearing in areas like this and he just kept talking louder. Anyway we finally got our food ordered and went for a salad in the next room. My wife even commented on the empty tables and asked my why I thought they put us in that big room. Idk? So we get our salad and it was good. Kretzers had a decent salad bar. One of the reasons we like the place. I ordered a 12oz ribeye rare with a baked potato. Wife got chicken strips with gravy and mashed potatoes and gravy. When the food arrived everything looked good and the server said some things that I have no idea what. Even the wife didn't know. I go to open the butter for my pita and it's not butter. It's an oil whip. I do not eat fake butter. It's harmful. To find out they have no butter in the place. So I tell my server of the situation and looks at me like he has no idea what to do. Turns and walks away. So I eat my steak and stare at the baked potato. I am a recent cancer survivor and have no ability to make saliva. So I needed the butter to make the potato edible. Or even gravy or something. I told the server but I don't think he heard me correctly or didn't know what to do. It was so loud with the stupid fans. So while I do recommend Kretzers and like their steaks and crab legs and salad bar. I don't recommend their new addition to dine in. And if you want real butter bring your own. I was a little disappointed with our experience this time around.

The food was excellent! I loved the fried okra with the special sauce! My husband loved his rack…read moreof ribs & the two sides.The portion sizes were great & leftovers heat up well. The ambiance was very nice. Our server, Grace was delightful and made sure our needs were met.

I had an excellent experience at Bandana's Bar-B-Q. The ribs were outstanding. The smoke, exterior,…read moretexture, and temperature were all exactly right. I have eaten at many BBQ spots in Kansas City and Texas, and these ribs were on par with the best. The baked potato was cooked perfectly, just as expected. The garlic bread was a little different but very satisfying and prepared the way I like it, nice and crisp. I also had a side salad, and the BBQ ranch made from their original sauce was very good. One small note. The side salad came out with the meal. I prefer it a bit earlier, but service was very fast so everything arrived close together. If that matters to you, I would suggest asking, as the servers seem happy to accommodate. I tried several sauces. I am not a fan of sweet sauces, so I stuck with the original and spicy. Both were excellent, and I could not pick a favorite. Overall, a great meal and a place I would return to. Easily a five star experience.

Soooooo good! I wish I'd taken photos, but I was hangry (just ask my husband LoL!), and by the time…read moreI thought about it, our meals were nearly gone. My husband ordered the Cuban sandwich, and it was even better than the ones we order at a Cuban restaurant we frequent in Florida. I had the chicken breast platter, and oh my goodness, so delicious! With the platter you get to choose 2 different sauces. Upon the owner's (?) recommendation, I got the Jalapeno/Cilantro and Chimichuri. Yum! I couldn't decide which one was better! My 2 sides were also delicious. Everything was fresh and hot. My only complaint was the building needs a little TLC, especially the bathroom. It was clean, but the sink and door are in need of servicing. Also, the ventilation needs improvement. It got a bit smoky in the dining room. They have a nice outdoor area that I'm looking forward to taking advantage of when the weather is warmer. Small price to pay for the yummy food though, so it still gets 5 stars! Not sure if this is a franchise, but with better marketing/advertising, this restaurant would flourish!

If you haven't stopped in to try Rockin' Chicken, you are missing out. The service is amazing. The…read moreowner is so personable and makes you feel very welcomed. We have gotten take out and dined in. Everything we have tried has been extremely fresh and tasty! My date stated "This is the REAL finger lickin' good!" He also said that they have the best ribs he has ever had in a restaurant. I tasted them, they have char and great seasoning, he was not wrong. We have tried the roasted chicken, steak burrito bowl, loaded fries, green beans, and several sauces. Absolutely everything has been *chef's kiss* You need to check them out immediately!

We are lucky in Salem to have 3 pretty good Italian/Pizza places. I'd say Joe's has the nicest and…read morelargest dining room of the three. Today instead of ordering the daily lunch special like we normally do my wife got the soup and salad (I think soups are a new item here) and I ordered chicken Parmesan. The side salads you get are pretty large. We don't like tomatoes peppers and olives so ours are pretty plain. She had Caesar and I had regular. Both came with lots of cheese and mine had bacon. They do give you a pretty small container of dressing, but I guess that is kind of a good thing. Soup choices were tomato or potato and she chose potato. She thought it was a bit underdone. My chicken parm came with a half sized serving of pasta, which was pretty large. I was so full from just eating the salad and chicken parm I took the pasta home. I've had the baked meatballs too and both dishes are pretty similar. Lots of cheese. The meatballs could use more sauce, but are limited by the baking dish. I like them both well enough to have had them multiple times.

Food is mostly microwaved, soggy, and not at a proper portion ratio…read more Servers and staff are very polite though. 10/10 If I go again, it's because I know I won't be waiting for service.

The BBQ was amazing (we tried baby backs, brisket, burnt ends), prices reasonable, and staff very…read morefriendly and helpful!

We enjoyed the fall off the bone ribs and smoked chicken! We got delivery and had excellent serviceread more