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    Rowdy BBQ

    4.0 (140 reviews)
    InexpensiveBarbeque
    Open 11:00 am - 8:00 pm
    Updated 2 months ago

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    Casual
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    Outdoor seating
    Dogs allowed

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    Fresh Cut Fries
    Ryan P.

    Great price for the portion of food! Pulled pork had a great smoke flavor, French fries are as fresh as you can get them. Smokers were going in the back always a good sign. Will definitely be back when in the area! Thanks

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    Pete J.

    I've had Rowdy twice before today. Never ordered a sandwich, we did catering before. So first impressions, odd looking place along 51 with all kinds of things painted on it, oh any several smokers. I parked and was immediately greeted with a heavenly smell of meat smoking. It smelled amazing. I've been told they have an amazing cheesesteak, so I decided I need to try it. As I was ordering I saw a sign out front stating they had brisket chili today too. So I wanted to try that as well. I ordered and was told it would be 5 minutes. It was only about 3 minutes later and my food was ready. I was handed an extremely heavy bag of goodness. I drive back to work and cracked the chili open first. I am very critical of chili, so I wasn't sure. I didn't think I would like the corn added but I can tell you the chili was really good. I asked for the cheese and onions on the side. Next I cracked open the cheesesteak. While it's not a long cheesesteak, it's absolutely crammed full of meat. I was amazed how heavy it was. I had to use a fork to eat until it was safe to actually pick it up. It was one of the better cheesesteaks in this area that I've had. And at $8.50, it's a bargain. On the catering side I've had the pulled pork and brisket which I really like. I wasn't a fan of the pulled chicken. We also had some good macaroni and cheese from here, decent potato salad and beans.

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    Tabitha C.

    Place is right across from where Mcginnis used to be and about caddy corner from the getgo. It has been here for years and often services community events. I never reviewed them which is surprising as this is my neighborhood and I'm 3 mins drive away. Today I had the pulled pork sandwich only $6 with overloaded pork! My friend had the whole hog sandwich (only $9 even in inflation!!!) this photo especially for the whole hog does not do it justice. This sandwich is big enough for 3 meals for me, 2 for anyone else probably. You cannot even pick it up it's so full (toppings cheddar cheese, mushrooms, onions), need fork to eat it probably knife too. Everything on their menu is incredible, probably best bbq in Pittsburgh. Staff very efficient and friendly, took less than 10 mins. It is more or less a stand to order from and there are picnic tables outside but most just take and go. Very good and also popular in the area over many years!

    Rebecca M.

    Dang, good BBQ. Reasonable prices, large portions, great quality and flavor. The most "fall off the bone" ribs I've ever had. COVID = "masks required" right on the window where you order... no exceptions. Employees also had masks on.

    Half rack of ribs
    Julie B.

    We tried this bbq for the first time for dinner tonight. I ordered the half rack of ribs with potato salad. The ribs were very tasty just a little to thick for my liking. The potato salad was good too just not my favorite as it had green peppers. The hot pepper cheese balls were really good and so was the dipping sauce that came with it. My boyfriend ordered the steak and potato hoagie and really enjoyed it. I had a taste of it as well and it was really delicious! The fries were fresh cut and cooked just right. We'll definitely be back to try out more things from their menu.

    I ordered 100 dollars of BBQ food and they charged me 5 dollars for 8 paper plates. Really disappointing after spending that much money on street food

    BBQ pulled pork sandwiches, half rack of ribs, and fries.
    Lexi Z.

    Decided to try this place out tonight after driving by it for years and always saying we want to stop. So happy we did! We got the bbq pulled pork sandwiches, a half rack of ribs, and a side of fries. It is decently priced for the amount of food you get. They don't short you in the amount of food. The meats are amazing and really meaty (not fatty at all). It was ready within 10 minutes. We took it home to eat and everything tasted amazing!! Really good sauce and smoked flavor. We can't wait to come back.

    Whole hog
    Mike M.

    Tremendous value! Split a variety of sandwiches since we couldnt decide. Went with the whole hog (pulled pork cheddar and toppings), the cajun cheesesteak, and the buffalo chicken. The horsey sauce on the cheesesteak was the star...needs to be on the pork! Everything was great except the bbq sauce of the pork lacked a little flavor. Ill just ask for a side of horsey next time and a win win! Quick and easy takeout stand. Will definitely be back and surprised i havent tried prior

    Triple Cheesesteak Hoagie + Mac n Cheese

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    Their honest hard workers that makes some great food staffs very friendly their very helpful their great for a community

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    Very good great price can't wait to go back service was great the taste was amazing everyone was nice

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    1 year ago

    Awesome perfectly cooked food. Always an amazing meal when we go get their food. Been a staple in our family for years

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    We get the brisket sandwich when we go, and it is really better than the price. Very affordable for very well done BBQ in my opinion.

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    Best brisket and pulled pork. There Cajun Cheese steak is fantastic. The service is quick.

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    Ate here many times in the past and looking forward to eating here again. Solid 5 stars but best when shared with friends.

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    Not much seating, but great for takeout. Good solid barbeque, nothing substandard. Good sides & fries, burgers and hot dogs available.

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    Love it here! Best ribs, brisket, and fries! Highly recommend

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    Great pulled pork with roasted veggies sandwich. This is a takeout spot, although there are a few outdoor tables.

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    Walter's Southern Kitchen

    Walter's Southern Kitchen

    (435 reviews)

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    Lawrenceville

    Beautiful outdoor covered patio and extensive menu of BBQ options!!…read more We stopped for a weekend Brunch around 10:30 and the place was still completely empty! The hostess stand is a bit of a farce - the employees seemed to hope that people would just seat themselves. Even when we were greeted - they said to just pick your own seat anyway! The decor is pretty cool. I'm partial to the stacked wood for the smoker as you enter, but the rustic feel of everything made the vibe come alive. With the smoker right next to the patio, the wonderful smell of the barbecue permeated the entire restaurant. The brunch menu was just as extensive as their lunch/dinner menu. We grabbed two coffees - which seems like a rarity - as they brought sugar and milk in little dipping sauce cups. The candied bacon was a MUST. 6 slices of thick cut bacon drizzled in brown sugar for only $6. Walter's Benedict with Pork Belly will stalk my dreams... the flavorful crust charred to the fork tender pork belly casually laying on the buttery, crispy chive biscuit smothered in the perfect hollandaise is the brunch you dream of but never really comprehend. Brisket Hash was unfortunately a nightmare though. The menu doesn't inform you that the brisket will be chip chopped into fine dust and coated in hot sauce. It was so spicy that it was almost inedible and the 1/4" of oil under the potatoes and eggs proved that even the hot sauce felt like crying. In all, the amazing waitresses and cool setting outweigh the one menu issue! We will be back!

    First time dining at Walter's. Decided to go with the fried chicken sandwich and a side of potato…read moresalad. Sandwich was good. Would have greatly benefited from more sauce. Probably wouldn't order again as I'd definitely prefer one of their bbq sandwiches over this. Potato salad was pretty standard. Also tried some brisket and pork belly. Both were tasty. Really enjoyed their bbq sauce as well. Overall, nice lil spot. Beers were cold. Food was decent. Our waitresses were great as well. Wouldn't mind coming back for some more bbq soon.

    Off the Rails Barbeque and Drafthouse - BBQ Platter

    Off the Rails Barbeque and Drafthouse

    (148 reviews)

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    4.5 stars. Off the Rails Barbeque and Drafthouse is a local, family-owned and -operated restaurant…read morethat serves barbecued meats, sides, sandwiches, alcoholic beverages, and more for lunch, dinner, and catering for dining in, pickup, and delivery. Their website says that they use ingredients from local farms and suppliers and make their foods fresh daily. Outside the restaurant are the smokers that they use to slow-cook the meats. The brisket and pork are said to be smoked for 12-14 hours. My husband and I ate at this restaurant years ago, but for some reason my previous review is not here. We liked Off the Rails then and still like it. Most recently, we ordered the BBQ Sampler Platter, which consisted of a 1/2 pound of brisket, 1/2 pound of pulled pork, 1/2 pound of pulled chicken, 1/2 rack of St. Louis ribs, and choice of three sides. I rate the flavors of each of these meats at 5 stars and the flavors of the mac-n-cheese, baked beans, and crispy Brussels sprouts as 4.5 stars each. The pulled pork and pulled chicken came with three bread buns to make sandwiches. I saw three house-made sauces--Carolina Gold, Kansas City, and Lexington-style Mop--and they tasted very good. The ribs were not pull-off-the-bone, but they were probably the first batch of the day. We had arrived 40 minutes after their opening time. An employee had tried to get us to substitute the ribs with another meat, but we instead decided to wait about 20 minutes for the ribs to be done. We also ordered Smoked Fried Wings, which have many available dry rubs and sauces, but we got the house seasoning with no sauce. An employee said a chupacabra rub. These wings tasted fantastic and were the best food of our meal. We LOVED their crispy and delightfully seasoned skin and their juicy insides. I do not have a receipt, but the total price for our foods and one soda should have been just under $100 plus a tip. We had leftovers and put those in large and small plastic containers that I had brought from home. (Other reviewers said that customers are not allowed to take home leftovers, but we went on a day with no special prices, and we had enough leftovers for two more meals at home!) We loved the wings so much that on "wing night" a few days later, we returned for the wings and some other sides. On Wednesdays the restaurant charges only $1 per wing. We ordered the allowed maximum of 6 wings, which we again LOVED, as well as spicy collard greens (4 stars), coleslaw (with little dressing, 3.5 stars), and cornbread (4.5 stars). Note that live music is played on certain days of the week.

    This is a very efficient way to run a roadside barbecue. Orders can be placed from your table by QR…read morereader or at register with the friendly staff. Food and drinks are ready in just a few minutes and the dining area is ample with clean tables and clean floors. An upgrade of plastic utensils would be appreciated however. The chili was especially good as was the pork BBQ sandwich. Prices were reasonable to add to the experience. Parking can be a problem but there is some to be found on the other side of the street but lacks a crosswalk so be very careful.

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    Two Brothers BBQ

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    I greatly regret having to write this review. I contacted Two Brothers Barbeque some time ago to…read morecater my wedding. Initially, I had a wonderful experience. The individual I worked with, Terri, was initially responsive and accommodating and made me feel at ease about booking this business. I put down a deposit in early November. Later in November I reached out for some more information to aid in the planning of my wedding reception. However, I never heard back. I was not unduly concerned because this is a barbeque business and I thought this might be their "off-season". I assumed they would get back to me when they were able. I did not hear back from Two Bothers Barbeque, even when springtime rolled around, so I called them a couple of times. I did not hear back. At this point, I got concerned because our wedding was in only three months. I was eager to speak to them to have some questions answered. My fiancé suggested we drive to the business, so we could connect with them. When we drove to the business, we were rather dismayed to see many signs stating "Business for Sale." There was a phone number on one of the "For Sale" signs, so I called it and said that I had seen their "For Sale" signs and was interested in talking about this. At this time, I did not tell them my name or state that I was a client. I got a return call pretty immediately. When I received the call-back, I explained that I had emailed and called the business without hearing back, and that I was concerned that the business was for sale, as we were counting on them catering our wedding. The gentleman on the phone (the owner, I believe) said they were retiring and were winding down the business, but that they planned to honor all scheduled events. He said he would have Terri call me. I was extremely relieved - but only for a short while. Terri called after several minutes. I explained the situation to her. I told her that I was concerned because I hadn't received a response to my email or phone calls and then saw that the business was for sale. She said that the catering part of the business was for sale, as well as their food trucks, but they would still honor their contracts for the summer. However, she then said she would just refund my money if I was uncomfortable. I was taken aback - I had said nothing about cancelling the contract and was really just nervous about the prospect of the business being sold. I received no kind of apology for the lack of communication. Terri said that she hadn't responded to my email in November because I sent it too close to Thanksgiving and that she never received my phone calls. At some point during this conversation, Terri became quite hostile, raising her voice and becoming accusatory. She blamed me for the lack of contact and did not take responsibility for failing to respond. The situation became truly unsettling; in fact, may I say, deeply shocking. Terri did say that she had some medical concerns, which I do sympathize with. However, I have had a number of medical issues, some of them quite serious, and I have never treated a client this way. Ultimately, I stated that she could cancel the booking and send the refund, which was what she appeared to want to do in the first place. It really seemed like she did not care too much about the business or leaving us in a precarious position of having no caterer for our wedding. I left the phone call truly bewildered and told my fiancé I was sorry and that I had lost the caterer for our wedding. He said, "You shouldn't be sorry. You did absolutely nothing wrong." (He had been listening to this conversation.) We went home and brainstormed new possibilities, and, luckily, found another local business that was more than willing to cater for us. They have been a dream to work with. I know this review probably does not matter because Two Brothers is retiring from catering, but it is important that people be careful when dealing with this company. If you have a current date booked with them, please considering making a back-up plan. I'm not sure this business cares to uphold its promises, nor does it take responsibility for its own actions. Please be prepared for the worst-case scenario.

    Ok, in 2017 I was here with colleagues I worked with: The reason for this review is because i was…read morewith a colleague who made a comment about his brisket sandwich having too much sauce. The guy who worked for 2 brothers started an argument with me, cause he thought I said it. He threatened me, which I would have had no issue, but, I was working with childish pricks whom didn't have the balls to stick up for themselves. This place is a low class bbq place, I cannot speak to ownership.But, the way the situation was handled is completely unacceptable. I do not care if they are now a catering business alone. The way they acted is ridiculous and you should hire another bbq catering company. Btw, why would anyone say . Best of luck to you, hope a girl doesn't beat your A**" How dumb.... I know this review is completely outdated. It also shows you that things haven't changed. Since 2017 to 2024.

    Mission BBQ - Brisket, French fries, turkey, and cornbread

    Mission BBQ

    (46 reviews)

    Came in with a massive group--30+ people, all ordering individually--and I was fully expecting…read moredelays, confusion, and cold food. Instead, this was hands down the fastest large-group dinner I've ever had. Orders moved quickly, food came out hot, and nothing felt chaotic. For a group this size, that level of execution is genuinely impressive. Let's be clear: this is not Texas-style, 18-hour, smoke-ring BBQ--and it's not trying to be. What they do well is consistency and customization. You get six different sauces, and they actually ask whether you want your meat lean and dry or juicy. I went juicy, and my portions were flavorful, tender, and satisfying. I ordered the beef brisket and pulled pork, and also tried the pulled pork sandwich. Solid across the board. They were out of the cream corn (bummer), the mac and cheese was fine and comforting, and the cornbread was excellent--classic, slightly sweet, and the clear standout. This is BBQ built for scale: fast, reliable, and crowd-friendly. If you're feeding a large group and want everyone served quickly, with options and no drama, Mission BBQ absolutely delivers--even if it's not chasing smoke-ring perfection.

    Located on Route 22 in a new plaza that includes Aldi across from Denny's restaurant. The parking…read moreis on the small side and can be a little frustrating but it's manageable. We've gotten there 3 times now for their catering service and was impressed each time. The food was hot and fresh each time. Portions were good size. All the meat was cooked great! There choices includes ribs, ( of course ) Pulled pork, chicken, brisket, turkey, sausage, burgers and salmon. There are a wide variety of sauces for every palate. Some mild and some spicy but all the ones I've tried are tasty. The sides were also very good! Mac and cheese and bacon green beans were my favorites but other sides include baked beans, French fries, collard greens, cold slaw and a couple seasonal items. The prices are decent but I was impressed with their commitment to veterans charities. I'll pay more to help those who serve our country! The Army Truck out front is very cool and it's their mobile smoker truck for large events The inside of the store has a warm, cozy and welcoming atmosphere. Definitely feel like you're ready to enjoy some homemade delicious BBQ. Definitely recommended if you're hungry for some delicious scratch BBQ.

    Rowdy BBQ - bbq - Updated May 2026

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