Riley’s Smokehouse

Wanting some BBQ, I decided to order from this place. Wifey wanted the ribs (4) with a baked…read morepotato. I ordered the BBQ(?) pulled pork sandwich with a baked potato (with cheese). Sandwich was loaded with meat, but very greasy. The kicker was there was NO BBQ sauce whatsoever on it. Also, no cheese on the potato. Meat lacked flavor though it had that barbecue smokey taste. Wife's ribs were tasty, though it barely had BBQ sauce on them. We both ate our meals, but somewhat disappointed in the lack of sauce. I mean, if it's a BBQ joint, the sauce should be plentiful on the meats, right? The food wasn't bad, just left us wanting more. One and done for us. Maybe someone else might really like their food.

I didn't know what to expect, so we were a little surprised that the only BBQ available was a…read moresandwich or ribs. They do takeout by the pound, but the menu doesn't have a plate of BBQ etc. Still we enjoyed the chopped pork sandwich. Sauces are not typical (thick) but more thin, maybe vinegar base? (Sweet, hot, or mustard) When they ask you if you want "chow," say yes or on the side. It's a slaw type topping for the sandwich, looks like a mustard base. I liked it. Pies are fresh! Staff were okay but not overly friendly. Good prices. I'd definitely go back, but my date would not because he wanted a meat plate. Place has a very basic diner atmosphere.

Steak sandwich is inedible.

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Self created slaw/chow bbq

Triple E Bar-B-Q II

3.5(21 reviews)

1.2 mi

Great food ! Loved the bbq pork. My aunt and uncle like to go here, got them some gift certificates!read more

Horrible serve, wait staff is clueless. 90 min wait to get food. Plenty of restaurants are a lot…read morebetter in the Marion area, don't go to this place

Catfish Fiddlers hush puppies

BBQ Spareribs

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After 90 minutes this is what we have been served

Robs Pit BBQ

2.7(57 reviews)

5.9 mi

Very delicious pulled pork and friendly staff. Corn nuggets, fries and brisket also delicious…read more Great sauce! The service was excellent! Thank you! Family friendly atmosphere with a rental room option for large parties.

My son and I ate at Rob's last night. He ordered a beer, she asked for ID and he gave her his…read moredrivers license. After walking to the door to see if she could get more light on it, then saying she needed to get some glasses to read it while walking back to the kitchen. Came back out and said she could not read the birth date so she couldn't serve him. I looked and it is clearly visible so I asked to see the manager. We ordered our food, were just about done eating and asked again to see the manager. Waitress proceeded to tell me that the manager would not come out. I can count on one hand how many times I have asked to see a manager and have never been refused. This is unacceptable.

Second dinning room.

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Main dinning room. They offer booths, high-top tables, and standard table and chairs.

Smokin K's BBQ & Cajun Cuisine

4.7(33 reviews)

1.8 mi

Was craving bbq, but it was a Sunday and all of the longstanding bbq places in Marion were closed…read moreand it was a blessing in disguise. This places is the best bbq in town! Never had oxtails before, but so glad we tried them based on other reviews because they are delicious. The sides are generous. The brisket was great and the fried catfish was probably the cleanest tasting I've ever had and spiced to perfection.

First time visiting this place today...food was SO good! Very fresh and super tasty. The vibe was…read morefun - made me feel like I was in NOLA - fun signage and southern music. And the staff were very friendly and seemed to be enjoying themselves. I can't wait to go back and try more things on the menu!

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Chuck's BBQ

3.3(34 reviews)

7.0 mi

Locally owned bbq place with the best burgers. Friendly waitstaff. Standard b'fast menus but…read morewilling to modify, ie. pulled pork and scrambled egg hash. Brisket bbq sandwiches are great too. DriveThru too.

The catfish is the best around!! The burgers? Chef's kiss!! Pulled pork BBQ sandwich WITH chow is…read moreabsolutely divine!! The owner has gone above and beyond for his business and always looks out for his customers!! Employees are always friendly and happy to serve! Oh and try the Italian Salad!!

French toast

Pulled pork BBQ

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Chili mac

Urban Legend BBQ & Catering

5.0(4 reviews)

6.3 mi

Service with a smile is only the beginning. I've had the brisket and the pulled pork. Both are…read moreexcellent. I'm sure we will be back again soon.

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

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Chop Kitchen

3.5(33 reviews)

2.8 mi

It's not the absolute best Asian food you can get, but it's easily the best Asian food you can get…read morein the area. The Chop Kitchen flaunts itself as a "Chinese" restaurant but carries Viet, Japanese, and Thai dishes on the menu, making it a bit PanAsian style. I'm pretty simple and cheap, so I stick to the lunchtime sushi roll specials and lunch plates, which come with a selection of sauces and meats. I highly recommend the shrimp tempura roll, spicy tuna/salmon rolls, and yellowtail roll. They are honestly pretty decent and solid for the asking price. I'd also recommend the general tso and black pepper beef because they will generally taste like what you expect to be eating. I like a place that is disorganized and chaotic with hit or miss service because it adds a bit of fun to the experience. The average diner may not like that in a restaurant, so I can see how some reviews are a bit low. Overall, it's good.

I feel bad leaving this review but changes need to be made or this restaurant will be a failure…read more I should have known pulling in at 6pm on a Friday and no one was there. We walked in and a kid was sprawled out on the couch near the entrance. My daughter's shrimp tempura roll was great. My pad Thai left much to be desired. It tasted very bland and like one of those microwave pad Thai you can get at Walmart. They have mail and bills all over the counter. The couch near the front is very worn out. This restaurant has the potential to be great but some overhauls need to be made.

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Logan's Roadhouse

3.1(109 reviews)

2.7 mi

Food was great. Had a steak which was cooked perfectly. for what you pay it was excellent food…read more Service was decent not bad but didn't do anything to impress either.

Takeout. I'm so glad I got rolls and butter to go with my HAMBURGER. And the amount of salt in the…read morefries will come in handy this winter for my driveway when I'm going to buy the stuff they left OFF OF MY BURGER!!

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John-Johns BBQ

4.3(10 reviews)

9.9 mi

OMG! I really enjoyed the BBQ, but soul food Sunday is the best! Get there early. They open at…read morenoon. I got there at 1:30 and they only had two plates left. I took 'em both. Yum.

My fav and mysons is a pulled pork sandwich with fries and corn fritters. I like tbe fried green…read morebeans too. Everything here is delicious. I highly recommend it. Ilive about a mile away so its convenient too.

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M.A.’s Filipino Cuisine Restaurant

4.8(47 reviews)

1.8 mi

we were driving through town on a road trip and saw the option for Filipino food. I couldn't help…read moremyself and was so pleasantly surprised. It's a small family run establishment with amazing food and amazing service completely packed by locals. I will be starring this on my maps so that anytime I drive by at dinner time I can stop in again.

Tried this place for the first time today, and dang have I been missing out. The beef was so tender…read moreand flavorful one of the best things Ive eaten. The lumpias and the Shumai were both flavor bombs with the perfect crisp! 10/10 recommend I'll be back for sure!

Lumpia (3 pieces)

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