TLDR: Best BBQ in Napa, hands down. Brisket and burnt ends…read moreare killer, mac n cheese surprised me, the owners are absolute gems, and the space is gorgeous. Cornbread and sauces missed the mark for me, but the meat more than made up for it. Definitely going back! The full story: Finally! A BBQ joint that knows how to season meat! Stateline Road Smokehouse in Napa is the spot. We rolled in on Mother's Day and got hit with a line almost out the door -- always a good sign! Turned out the wait wasn't bad though, because they've got a slick assembly line going. I watched the girl slicing my brisket right next to the order-taker, then just followed my tray as it moved down the line. The space is gorgeous -- big, bright, and airy, with clear garage doors and windows across the front and a domed ceiling overhead. We ordered the brisket, burnt ends, BBQ chicken, mac n cheese, and hot water cornbread. Plates come with their house-made pickles, onions, and peppers. They even have stuff for non-carnivores -- the Cherry Wood-smoked Maitake & Greens (maitake mushrooms, lettuce, heirloom rice, marinated garbanzo beans, lemon vinaigrette) and the 18th & Vine Grain Bowl (barley, quinoa, sweet potato, arugula, parsnip, saffron egg, pickled onion, burnt orange vinaigrette) both looked fantastic. Maybe I'll grab one next time -- right next to a pile of brisket! On the drink side they've got wines by the glass, boozy slushies, draft beer, and batch cocktails. We stuck with water this round. Prices were a notch above what I'm used to in Sacramento, but for Napa they felt totally fair -- especially since this is probably the best BBQ around. The brisket was a steal at $19 for a half pound. The chicken at the same price for a half bird felt a bit steep, but I could be off on what's normal up there. The brisket was seasoned beautifully from the very first bite -- smoked to perfection, fall-apart tender. No knife needed. The burnt ends were my favorite of the whole spread. They had a splash of sauce on them but it wasn't needed -- those rubs hold their own. The BBQ chicken had a totally different vibe -- hard to describe, but it gave off Asian-influenced flavors. Solid on its own, but pairing it with the brisket and burnt ends was a misfire. The flavors just didn't play nice together. The mac n cheese was great. It wasn't baked, but it also wasn't mushy or overcooked like most places -- the noodles still had bite and the cheese was flavorful. Sadly, the cornbread was the weak link. A little dry, kinda bland, and not as thick as I like. About the size of a thin 6" pancake -- not really worth the price. The other miss for me was the BBQ sauces. Just not my thing flavor-wise. To be fair though, the owner built his whole business on those sauces and apparently ships them out by the pallet, so plenty of people clearly love them! It was awesome seeing Darryl Bell, the owner, back in the kitchen working his magic -- and get this, he's reportedly the first Black restaurateur in Napa since the 1800s! That made the warm welcome hit even harder. Even with the rush going on, he popped out to snap a picture with us and thank us for coming in. His business partner Jeremy was also working the floor, checking in on every table, and he stuck around to talk us up about Darryl's BBQ skills and how their partnership came together. Then during a lull, Darryl came back out and gave us the whole tour -- the cultural and historical design choices throughout the space (the building used to be a Quonset hut, which explains that cool domed ceiling) plus the murals on the back patio. Dinner AND a show! Wishing these guys all the best. Can't wait to get back and work through more of the menu.

Everything we ordered was incredibly dry. It appeared that it had been left on the grill for an…read moreextended period, resulting in a dark, charred, and parched texture. The cornbread was a complete disappointment. The hamachi, however, was a refreshing exception, as it seemed freshly grilled. The moment I pierced the ribs with my knife, I knew they were dry. Despite my hunger from the wine tasting, the experience was so disappointing that we had to rush to another establishment to relieve my disappointment. On a positive note, the servers were incredibly friendly and warm.

Great customer service! The Brisket is delicious! Cabbage was tasty! Check them out if you want…read moresome good food!

This was a GREAT experience for me. I'm a fanatic about two things:…read more1. Excellent smoke flavor on my meat. The Tri-Tip was Gud Lawd tasty! 2. I go bananas when I my food has the down home style of cooking! And of course I went BANANAS!! ça c'est bon!

We used Chilly Willy's to cater my partner's birthday party this weekend and it was a huge hit. We…read moreordered the tri-tip, chicken, brisket, beans, salad, and mac & cheese, and every single person at the party was complimenting the food. We had a total of 30 people. Everything was incredibly flavorful and cooked perfectly. The tri-tip and brisket were especially a crowd favorite, and the mac & cheese disappeared fast. They also gave us more than enough food -- everyone was able to eat well and there were still leftovers, which is rare when you're feeding a big group. If you're looking for BBQ catering that people will actually rave about, Chilly Willy's is a fantastic choice. We'll absolutely use them again for future events.

I read about this food truck on Nextdoor and it was the loaded baked potato that inspired me to…read moredrive from Martinez to their location on Clayton Rd by Ducky's Car Wash. It was well worth it as all my senses were engaged: The smoky smell! The other customers raving about the food! The colorful food truck! The feel of the brisket sausage in a bun being raised to my mouth! And the taste of everything - the smoked meats, the fresh slaw, the loaded baked potato and the tangy BBQ sauce.

You MUST try their amazing BBQ options!! Pulled pork perfection, brisket and ribs are all no joke!…read moreThese folks know what they're doing and they do it with love and bomb BBQ sauce! Clam and scallop chowder in a bead bowl makes for a great day at Bodega Bay. Owner Alicia is a local gem of a human and takes pride serving up family recipes to indulge in. More locals should patronize as they truly depend on tourists but when is midweek and not a slamming weekend, come support this awesome delicious casual dining with your dog on the chill patios. Great place great people. During restaurant week they topped over 100 crab sandos to very happy folks! With no shortage of clam chowder around, the offerings at Ginochio's stand out and truly deserve more than 5 stars!!!! You're welcome in advance! This place effin rocks my palate and will impress yours. All meats can be sold by the pound as well so bring some home or to your hotel, everything packs well for a picnic at the beach or a late night when everything is closed!! Sorry no photos this time- we ate too fast ;)

Well, I must say, Ginocchio's kitchen has a great great location!…read moreMy wife and I went in on a Saturday afternoon about an hour before closing. We were greeted right away and we placed our order. My wife ordered the crab sandwich which was quite expensive at $28 and I ordered the fish tacos. We initially went for the clam chowder, but decided to order something different. The crab sandwich was very good, but could've been better if the bread wasn't toasted so much on the outside. The fish tacos were a bit dry but had plenty of fish. I'm always in search for fish tacos as good as the ones at Zazzle's in Petaluma! Unfortunately, they closed a while back and I haven't found fish tacos as good since! I think we will come back and try the breakfast next time.

Brisket is tender and full of flavor. Baked beens and cole slaw is smackin'. I found my new bbq…read morespot...

Ordering is super simple, we ordered online, arrived during the estimated window it would be done…read more The interior has a good sized seating area, but it seems like a lot of people just pick up to go. We were in and out pretty quickly. The food was really really good, brisket was the perfect tenderness, pulled pork was great, sides complimented the meats well. The bbq sauce was probably the best I've tasted, I'm normally not a fan of bbq sauce either. The mac and cheese was my favorite side by far. The spread of food was amazing, felt like it was priced on the higher end but didn't mind due to the food being so good and meat was cooked to perfection. Highly recommend, will be back forsure!

This placed seems completely closed down we drove here and the lights were all off and door boarded…read moreup and it was during business hours.

The food here was pretty pretty decent not bad priced ended up spending under $40. Would highly…read morerecommend if you're looking for some good barbecue in Middletown. The whole restaurant was decorated and Halloween attire and it looks like a party. It was pretty cool. Service was also very decent can't complain there

The herb guy gave one of the BEST customer service experiences I've had in ALL of SF. I came in…read morewith a big picture of what I needed but wasn't fully sure. By the time I walked out the doors I was 100% confident with what I left with. No pressure to buy, no outrages prices; everything was stress/anxiety free.

Save your money and do not order from here. Was missing multiple items in my order. Unfortunately…read moreone of the things I did receive was what was supposed to be smoked sausage but it was more like a seasone hot dog with very little flavor. The roll was hard. You can only heat those up so many times. Finally it is the former Dickey's location and it is no where near the same quality. In a Valley that is known for its food, this place will survive for long.

I frequently ate here when it was Dickey's. I was disappointed last night after buying a takeout…read moremeal. The Mac n cheese and the green beans were of lesser quality. The smoked sausage was replaced with sliced hot dogs. The smoked chicken breast had less flavor and too wet. I gave two stars because I enjoy the customer service and nostalgia of past meals. I will not be coming back.

We cannot recommend Oscar and Big Boyz SmokeHouse & Kitchen enough! The food at our event was…read moreabsolutely delicious. My personal favorite was the chicken, but I heard from so many of our guests about how much they loved all the other dishes as well. Oscar and his team worked incredibly hard and were so accommodating to all of our needs. He curated a menu that perfectly fit our preferences and went above and beyond to ensure everything was perfect. We would definitely use him again for future events--such a great experience all around!

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