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    Rub 'em Tender BBQ

    4.7 (9 reviews)
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    4 years ago

    The best BBQ ever. Worth the drive. The help is always nice and helpful. Clean place to eat at also.

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    7 years ago

    This place definitely has some legit bbq. The brisket is on point. The cheesy potatoes are great. The slaw and beans are good as well.

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    9 years ago

    You will not get better BBQ than this place! Everything I've ever had was amazing!! Ribs are a favorite along with the slaw hog. Go try it!!

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    Blue Ember Smokehouse

    Blue Ember Smokehouse

    4.3(131 reviews)
    9.3 mi

    Best BBQ in Fort Smith. Smoked meat for plate or sandwich or topping for potato or salad. Fresh…read moresalads, sides and friendly staff.

    Meat is delicious and not dried out. Had the brisket, pulled pork (nicely seasoned and moist), ribs…read more(perfectly cooked and good flavor). I ordered the 3 cheese sausage but they gave me the jalapeno/pineapple instead. I got all of this to go so I didn't notice until I got to my destination. It was really good though even if not my first choice. Baked beans are phenomenal! Smoky, meaty, sweet, peppers. So good - maybe best I've had anywhere. Mac n cheese was seriously lacking flavor. Didn't taste like cheese - just pasta. Needed some seasoning and maybe a smoked cheese or something for more flavor. I would NOT get it again. Green beans had good flavor but was season-less as well. Potato salad was good - mayo based. Bread was just toast - no butter or seasoning. Little frustrated with the service to go. I ordered a few different sauces to try but they just threw them all in the bag and I didn't know what was what. Colors were the same too so I couldn't tell. Would be nice to get some moist towelettes or something in the to go bags too. Ordered to go this time but I've eaten inside before. Restaurant always looks clean and well maintained. Family friendly. Modernish bbq look. Nicely done. Workers are nice and helpful.

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    Pig-n-Pepper - Appetizers

    Pig-n-Pepper

    3.5(21 reviews)
    12.6 mi

    I've been around FtSmith a while and I've tried and loved several BBQ places. Last week I was…read moredriving on Towson and notice this new BBQ placeI I had to go in. I was blown away at the depth of the menue. I ordered right away, ran home and served the meal to my family. I knew these ribs were the best I had ever eaten. Really! I'm just a customer but I think it is very cool this company is owned by a local independant restaurant entrepreneur. I challange you to find better ribs anywhere in this area. Give PnP a chance to win you over! They have a new FtSmith location between Braums and Churches on Towson Ave.

    Straight and simple: this is the best overall BBQ joint I've ever been to in my entire life…read more I am a Dallas native who comes to Fort Smith on occasion. I've tried Dallas BBQ, Fort Worth BBQ, and even Chinese BBQ. Who would have thought that Fort Smith BBQ would be on top. My experience: I came with my girlfriend and ordered catfish with ribs + okra and beans then for dessert an apple pie. I was happy that the okra was pipping hot and delicious. Great! Then I tried the catfish... Woah.. fresh, crispy, juicy catfish. Okay. Didn't expect it to be that good but whatever. Then I dipped it in the tarter sauce - okay. Now they must be kidding me. Even the tarter sauce was good. I loved the ribs, the sauce, everything! It was delicious! So what did you think I thought when I tried the Apple pie? 5/5 The people are great too

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    Puck 2 meats & 2 Sides- special A lot of food Ribs and catfish

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    Smith And Betts Barbecue

    4.3(12 reviews)
    58.1 mi

    I ordered take out. The pulled pork was the best I've ever had with little to no fat. The sides…read morewere great, too. This bbq place is new (I think a few months) and is the 3rd or 4th restaurant in this Tontitown/Springdale location in as many years. I sincerely hope they make it. However, there is one suggestion that has nothing to do with food quality. That is the lack of atmosphere. Hanging a couple old quilts on the wall for color and interest would go a long way. Or, just add some vintage posters. The place is depressing. Good luck!!!

    I rated this at 4 stars for a few reasons…read more 1. It's a small town BBQ joint that provides a home felt meal that is simple, tasty, and easy. It feels like an in house home cooked BBQ meal, and that just makes it feel comfortable and safe! 2. Yes, it could be more tender, smokey, and with bigger taste profile. But this would be fine if I'm just wanting something that I wouldn't be upsetting. 3. The BBQ egg rolls were great and everyone loved them! The okra was really great also! 4. The potato salad was not the best and could use improvement. The burnt ends were very sweet and sugary which isn't normal to me, but it's simple and ok. The brisket wasn't bad but everything needs more smoke. I am rating it at 4 because of everyone's feedback. As for me, I'd give it a 3 star, but still better than Central that used to be in Fayetteville...not saying much. For a local BBQ place that isn't big time it's just fine! The service was quick and easy. I'd like to see how it goes down the road.

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