Best brisket we've ever had!!!!! Been here many times and the brisket is always amazing!!!!read more

Wow! 10/10 highly recommend. Service was great the moment…read morewe entered the door. Staff were very friendly and informative about their most popular food items. The ribs and brisket were both so moist and had amazing flavor. The baked beans were made with brisket and apples and were delicious! The Mac and cheese? Phenomenal! So bummed I'm not a local as I would be a regular customer. Will definitely go back anytime I'm in Madison!

First I should say I judge a barbecue joint by its ribs. That's it. I have had barbecue all over…read morethe country and smoke a mean rib myself. These ribs were as good as any I've had around the country, and better than most. Some places brag about "fall of the bone tender." To me that is overcooked. Ribs should be "fairly easily coaxed off the bone tender. The need a little bit of chew to them or the are too dry. Smokey Jon's ribs were just right. Now the rest. The barbecue beans were very good. I put a little brisket burnt ends in when I make them. That would have improved these to top notch. I usually shy away from barbecue joint mac and cheese but I ordered it here. Hey, I'm in Wisconsin. It's got to be at least ok. It was better than just ok. It had a generous amount of cheese and the symtickiness that good Mac and cheese must have. For my taste, it had too much garlic. I'm a big garlic fan. When I see a recipe that says "one clove of garlic," I figure it's a misprint and they meant "one head of garlic." Here, they used powdered garlic, and I feel like the amount they used covered up the natural sweetness of the cheese. The ambiance of the place was spot on. I am visiting Madison, from Oregon (Go Ducks!) Driving by the place it looks like they've got to have at least passible 'cue. Inside it was classic back woods barbecue chic. "Log cabin" looking interior walls, red and white checkered plastic table cloths, and great old school blues on the sound system. Is this place perfect? No, won't get that until you pass through the Pearly Gates. But it's about as good as your going to get anywhere else, unless you come over to my back yard on 4th of July.

I've eaten a lot of BBQ in many different states. You can truly judge how good a BBQ place is by…read moretheir mac and cheese and collard greens. Unfortunately, Smokey Joe's doesn't have collard greens, but their mac and cheese is one of the best I have ever eaten. The consistency is perfect- creamy but not soupy. They use real cheese and it has perfect seasoning . The sugar biscuits were amazing as well. I got the burnt end plate and it was the perfect amount of meat and fat ratio. The meat should be tasty without BBQ sauce and Smoky Jon didn't dissapoint- the BBQ sauce was tangy with just the right amount of spice. Yet, the meat was absolutely delicious without it- the BBQ sauce complimented the meat. Also super nice people. I would definitely come here again. This is in the top 5 of my favorite BBQ resturaunts and judging by all the awards and trophys on the wall, I'm not alone in that opinion.

We've been to both the Verona and DeForest location. Food and service are great at both locations!…read more I like that Verona allows reservations but DeFroest does not and it fills up quick on a Friday night and parking is limited. Friday night fish fry IS A MUST!!! It is such a value and one of the best fish fry's we've had. I love that you have so many choices for sides and your not just stuck with fries and slaw. Verona also has a great outdoor space as well. We're hoping at some point they will branch out to McFarland, Monona or east Madison as it's about a 30 minute drive for us to get to any of there locations. They are such a hit, I can not imagine them not being successful at yet another location.

Friendly staff, terrific brisket, large portions, reasonably priced. I would definitely go back…read morenext time I'm in Madison, or any of the other towns that have a North & South.

Large group dinner of 12. Waitress was fantastic. The brisket chili is addictingly delicious! The…read moreseasoning is lightly spicy. Drinks are ok, thank goodness for happy hour prices, at the bar only. The iceberg salad was very good, bacon would be great. The French fries tasted as though they were soaked in water and then fried. Very disappointing. Overall, I would go again to try other options on the menu such as the Prime Rib.

While visiting Madison, we were looking for a place for dinner, one preferably with reservations,…read moreand that is how we stumbled upon Liberty Station. But in our viewing, we noticed the great happy hour and decided Liberty Station would be out early evening cocktail and appetizer spot...it was the right move! The space is good sized with several areas for seating from the bar to dining room to the patio. It is industrial smokehouse for sure, which is exactly what you want from a bbq joint. We bellied up to the bar, where the bartender was prompt, friendly and helpful. Being our first time, we asked for recommendations and without missing a beat, the brisket loaded fries with a round of old fashioned's...so that is what we went with! The drinks are well, or rail as commonly referred to around this area, and only ran us $5 - $6. They were tasty, but we could definitely tell it was a happy hour special cocktail. The fries were plentiful, definitely enough to share between us two. The brisket was tasty and the fries were crisp. And combined, the old fashioned and brisket fries was a solid duo! Overall, Liberty Station was a solid spot for some tasty food and decent drinks!

Very average Korean bbq. Acceptable but not wow. The japchae was actually quite good surprisingly…read more The pickled radish is my favorite. The biggest issue with this place is that the meat is lacking in quality. The beef bulgogi we got was like 50% fat and 50% meat which was disappointing. No one wants to eat a bowl of chewy fat. The pork was slightly better in this regard and the chicken was definitely better but the overall quality of the meat was poor. You order whatever you want on your phone through a QR code and the staff bring it to your table very quickly. Service was great, very attentive and friendly staff. Although there aren't a bunch of Korean bbq options in Madison, I still wouldn't return here.

For being a KBBQ restaurant in Madison, it was pretty good! Apex Grill is an all you can eat…read moreself-grill KBBQ spot located on State Street. For the price of $34 pp, the variety and quality of food you get is decent. The QR ordering system is easy to use and there is quite a variety of food to choose from. I would say the staff is not overly friendly but not rude either, which was the only slightly odd thing that I found. Other than that, it's a nice place to get KBBQ with friends if you are craving it and in the area! I would come back (:

Pricey but very tasty. Love the barbecue and sauces. Good service. Laid back environment.read more

Great location and friendly staff. This visit was however an unfortunate miss. The brisket…read more(ordered Moist) was dry and chewy, as was the pulled pork. The ribs were just okay. Mission BBQ locations generally provide a consistently good experience and I wouldn't be apprehensive to coming back, but today's $23 meal was not very good. Posting here in case others experience the same with this particular location.

Food truck at the park, it was Very good BBQ ribs, the sides i had were beans and slaw, the slaw…read morewas a bit runny for my liking.

Best hush puppies I have had! Bbq sauce was delicious! We're picky about our bbq because, we all…read moreknow our own is the best LOL, and would eat there several times a week!

Honestly, a solid BBQ option on the west side of Madison. I can tell I don't get out much anymore…read morewith how shocked I am by lunch prices. Not just here, but everywhere, really. I think my pulled pork sandwich, two sides (cole slaw and fries) and a drink pushed $17. That's more than I prefer to spend on lunch, but I was going out with some work friends and felt like treating myself. And it was, indeed, a treat! The pulled pork was very good - not overly fatty or anything. Good flavor. I tried the "original" and "sweet city" sauces - both were very good and not overpowering. The fries were good - a little greasy (but "good greasy" if there is such a thing). The creamy cole slaw confused me. It was a bit dry. I know, right? How is creamy cole slaw dry? I'm not sure if it's always like this, or maybe it was off the top of the batch and the "creamy" and dripped to lower parts. Don't get me wrong - it tasted good. We'll see how it is next time I'm there! Overall, a good BBQ stop. The pulled pork sandwich will be a standard order there, but I'm sure I'll venture out to some other dishes to see what they have to offer!

First time trying bbq in Madison! I was surprised by the amount of people on a weekday night. I saw…read moremany families and groups of people sitting together. We ordered the city sampler along with a half slab of ribs, since their ribs are $1.99 on Tuesdays. The two sides that I chose were the cornbread and potato salad. As for the quality of the bbq, the brisket was not as tender as I would have expected it to be. The ribs could have also been more tender, but the flavor was good! I have only tried bbq one other time, which was in Houston, TX, so I think I had some high expectations. Everything else was pretty good though, with the pulled pork being my favorite meat. I enjoyed the potato salad as well. The staff was also friendly and helpful. They have various bbq sauces, plates, utensils, and other condiments available on the side, which is nice. For a bbq spot in Madison, it's decent. The price is also pretty affordable, which was a huge plus! I would come back if I'm ever craving bbq again.

Visited Marie's for the first time for lunch on Saturday. Heard lots of great things from friends…read moreabout the food they were serving. Upon entrance, you're greeted by nice staff. The venue is a bit small, so seating is limited. I tried the pork chop meal with fries and ordered some à la carte lemon pepper wings as well. The food was delicious. Cooked well and the volume of food was worth the price. Would recommend!

The food was seasoned well. The Mac n cheese was my least favorite but the green washed cooked very…read morewell.

Best Korean food we've found in town. Fast too. I'm a little more on the fence about the wings, as…read moreI tend to like less breading on mine - but sauces were food. The bibimbap (both regular and dolsot) are fantastic though, as are other Korean dishes we've tried (hard not to get the "go to" one when it's so good)

Amazing quality korean food for a reasonable price. The service is always top notch. The vibe is…read morecozy and comfortable to relax in.