I would give them 5 stars, but like other reviews on Yelp, the brisket is too dry (I tried it on 2 different occasions) FROM WHAT I ORDERED: pulled pork: moist & tender - AMAZING!!! cornbread : great w/ their honey butter corn: too buttery sauces: great choices w/ diff flavors yellow cake: PRETTY F-in AWESOME !!! RIB TIPS !!!! SOOOOO GOOD !!! read more

Oh my. If you have ever tasted good ribs. You would realize how dreadful these are. Ordered a 1/2 slab, threw 2/3 of it away. I could not even think of how to possibly save it if I took it home. Seating is very uncomfortable. And they lost our order in a matter of 20 feet down the counter. And did not even apologize. Save your money go elsewhere read more

Sharko's BBQ - Barbeque Near Me - Naperville, Illinois

Went there today for BBQ and had the most amazing brisket burnt end sandwich. I spent at at least 7 of my years living in Kansas City and have found this place to be just as good as anything I ate down in Kansas City. This place is a one-off owned by a family and has Texas style barbecue absolutely must try this place. read more

After seeing high ratings, we couldn't wait to try their bbq. We love bbq places, like Smoque BBQ in Chicago, Pappy's Smokehouse in St. Louis, Fiorella's Jack Stack BBQ in Kansas City, Steamboat in Wheaton, IL. So we know what good BBQ is supposed to be like. This place smelled deliciously smokey, and was crowded during a weekday lunch. We've been here twice already and had a great experience each time. Food is smoked well, good southern style bbq. We tried pulled pork, brisket, ribs, several sides, and everything was perfect. Few extra perks- they allow you to taste their food before buying it, they have free soft serve vanilla ice cream cones for dessert. Would highly recommend to people who like real bbq and expect good, fast, friendly service. We were even there when their credit card terminal stopped working. Could have been a rough situation. But, the staff was friendly and courteous, understanding it was inconvenient, and the credit cards started working shortly after. read more

We just absolutely love this place and can't get enough of it. I've used them on multiple occasions to cater entire parties or supplement events, I'll grab lunch there on my own or take out for the family. . The food: big fan of the pulled pork, my wife's go-to is the half chicken which I will agree is the juiciest I've ever had. Brisket is amazing as well. For catering, we get the smoked turkey and it's amazing. I make a good turkey on the smoker at home but on this past Thanksgiving, we just did a breast at home (small group) and got a bunch of Sharko's smoked turkey for some variety. Guess which platter was empty at the house? Their 4 sauces are all good, though I'm personally not a Carolina guy so I stick with the sweet and spicy ones versus the vinegar base. For sides: Love the green beans, mac and cheese and sweet potatoes. Free mini-ice cream cones for the kids too. You gotta stop in and try Sharko's if you're in the area, worth the trip if you're not. read more

Sharko's has been a Chicagoland institution for a long time. My grandfather actually sold meat to their original location. They do Q the right way, with ribs that are actually smoked and oversized pulled pork sandwiches. The prices for the entrees are pretty standard for what a barbecue place would charge, however the quality is a cut above. The sides, however, are all tiny portions. The brisket baked beans were delicious, but the amount was not worth the $2 I spent on what was basically half the size of a side available anywhere else. All four of the additional sauces are unique and worth exploring. This place is awesome if you want some fast barbecue that has more flavor than the vast majority of places that would charge you more. read more

This place is awesome and my family loves it. My wife was hooked on this nasty bbq from bb back blues in plainfield. I'm originally from Memphis (home of bbq) and when I took her home with me bb blues was runed from her. I was on a quest to find a good local place because I can't smoke in the winter. Sharkos to the rescue. I went in and was amazed to find some pretty good bbq in Naperville of all places. Spoke with the owner about bbq and he is a really nice guy with a open mind. I was critical of a few minor things and darn it if he didn't fix it by my next visit. I like the food and i like the owner. If you like bbq flavor, I would highly recommend the burnt ends. He has them dialed in pretty tight. The only item I don't like in his menu is the mac n cheese but that might be a regional thing. It is too soupy for my liking. read more

So, my favorite cousin and I went on our monthly lunch excursion on 3/19/16 and she suggested Sharko's since she lives in the area. I was quite skeptical because there's a LOT of BBQ places that claim to know what they're doing but fall flat in some form or another. In addition, Sharko's had a sizable number of three-star or less reviews here on Yelp, so I was expecting to be dissatisfied, but boy was I wrong! First, as it was my first time there, I was amazed at the offerings they were serving up, and equally impressed with the sides menu. I ordered the pulled pork sandwich and my cousin ordered the brisket sandwich. The meat was flavorful, tender, and they really gave us nice portions. In addition, the sides I ordered, mac/cheese with bacon and the sweet potato souffle, were beyond good. If I remember correctly, I told my cousin "Holy sh*t this is great"!! First, most places have mac and cheese that's bland and watered down. Not Sharko's! The mac/cheese was done just right..the cheesiness was exactly how I remember Mom/Grandma making it, and the bacon was nice and crispy and cooked to perfection. The sweet potato souffle...goodness gracious that marshmallow topping was heavenly. But the sweet potatoes were perfect...I couldn't have made them better myself, if I'm being honest. And back to the sandwich...my pulled pork was so voluminous that I had to take some home!! Not to mention, the lemonade was awesome! In other words, Sharko's delivered and then some!!! My only ding on the place is that though the ice cream is free(thanks for that, by the way), the machine was very messy...my guess is adults/kids trying to get too much and it gets everywhere. I did see the young ladies cleaning the tables on a regular basis, but they hadn't gotten to the ice cream machine during our visit. That all said...I will definitely return, because Sharko's seems like a place in which I MUST try everything on the menu after such a good first experience. Oh...I almost forgot...the gentleman that helped my cousin and I with our order was awesome. I even saw him helping a lady take a large order to her car. Folks in general could learn a lot about customer service from him. I wish I knew his name, but thanks to him anyway! Anyhow, I'm looking forward to the next visit! Peace and love! read more

Best Texas BBQ outside of Texas? Sure, I'll go with that! I wish I could write about all of the different meats and sides ...but I cannot really order anything other than my fave: brisket sandwich and southwest salad. I did however have the ribs and pulled pork once. Arguably the best smoked ribs and smoked butt I have ever had. The brisket and southwest salad, have my heart however. Sliced, chopped or burnt ends are all great, although I lean towards the chopped. Now the southwest salad is not anything super unique: black bean, tomato, corn and avocado, but the dressing that it is bathing in is what sets it apart. I am going to Dallas within the month, and I will report back if I find better Q there, but I doubt it! read more

Great Burnt ends. Delicious chicken. Food is worth 5 stars. BUT.... the sides are always always cold. Instead of having the sides overfilling the warming containers, which are too full to stir, try filling them 3/4 of the way so you can stir them to keep them HOT AND AT SAFE SERVE TEMPERATURES, SO NO BODY GETS FOOD POISONING. A blond girl with tan is really snippy with any questions you have to ask. The old man is super UN friendly. read more

I stopped in as I was driving by, I'm a sucker for great BBQ and I heard some great things about it. I had the OFF THE BONE chicken sandwich and creamed spinach. The spinach was amazing, I think it may have been creamed with cream cheese, whatever it was it was fantastic. The sandwich was very good too, but didn't blow me away because I was already expecting a great sandwich, and that's exactly what I got, a great tasting sandwich that was tender and juicy. .....yes they have corn muffins too, what would BBQ be without corn muffins. Perfectly executed in the oven. When I was done I jumped online to see of it was a franchise, cuz I thought the restaurant layout, atmosphere and great food would be great for my town.... I was disappointed, it's not. I'd recommend to all and will definitely be back myself, great place. read more

For greater Chicago Area, this BBQ is as good as it gets. First of all, bigger is not ALWAYS better, but the servings size choices is customizable (you can choose your cuts of brisket by the ounce). The most memorable barbecue experience for me has been Dinosaur barbecue in Rochester NY. Dining here and enjoying the seasoning and the "burnt ends" of the brisket sandwich I had reminded me of that experience from over 10 years ago. Seeing the owner (who appeared to be the pit master) attend and prepare the slabs of beef from behind the counter, adds in aid of authenticity to the BBQ experience, knowing there was a lot of love and intention into the BBQ slab that was prepared. The side dishes were OK. I found the cornbread dry. the coleslaw and potato salad were both excellent. The pulled chicken sandwich was also enjoyable. I don;t believe there are any misses with what you order from this place. I have yet to try the baby back ribs. I pray they are pull-off -the-bone tender just as I had at Dinosaur Barbecue. One of the best (IMHO) BBQ joints in the area. There are more to try and compare to this. read more

This is serious barbecue. My son had a football game out that way so we stopped and had some dinner. My brisket sandwich was smoky and flavorful. My son's chicken sandwich was fantastic. The slaw and corn bread I could live without. The house-made pickles and bbq? It's the best in Naperville. I lived in Texas for over 10-years so I'm always on the hunt. It's about 5 miles from my house, but when the boys say bbq - This is the place I'll take them. read more

A friend recommended we stop here last year for lunch one day and I am forever in their debt! I had the brisket and instantly became a customer for life!! They have some great sides and cornbread as well. I recently had the macaroni & cheese with BACON!!! The Meat is pure awesomeness and then you get to choose the sauce of your liking to suit your style. I love this place and recommend it to anyone who asks about BBQ. The owner/manager is also a friendly guy who interacts with you from behind the counter. I love this personal touch in a business. Do yourself a favor and get over here ASAP... read more

We've been on a BBQ hunt since a horrible experience at purple standby. After trying outwits a few places we ended up at Sharkos. WHERE HAVE YOU BEEN ALL MY LIFE? We ordered the smoked turkey(only on the weekend but totally worth it) brisket, and sausage links. The turkey was so delicious. It was perfectly smoked. The brisket we had was done great as well with the perfect smoke flavor. My husband said that he had hoped the sausage was a little spicer but it was still decent. For sides we got coleslaw, creamed corn, Mac and cheese, and the creamed spinach. By far my favorite was the creamed spinach. Our picky daughter actually ate all the Mac and cheese! The sauces are really good with the sassy sauce being my favorite. This could have been a absolutely perfect review but the kitchen staff is some of the most unfriendly I've encountered in a long time. When we walked up to the counter to order the two girls standing there just continued talking to one another, looked at us, then went back to talking. Awkward. The guy chopping the meats didn't look up at us once. Finally we were able to order but from where we were sitting I could see other customers getting the same treatment. Overall I would recommend Sharkos to anyone seeking great BBQ in the area! read more

Great chicken, beets, coleslaw, sweet potatoes, and pickles. Brisket was a bit dry and chewy, carrots and beans were over peppered. Lemonade was fine, seemed fresh. Whipped sweet potatoes had marshmallows melted on top. We will be back! read more

Very decent - but can be expensive if you walk in off the street and don't think about what you're ordering. I have a big family (7), so my order is always more than $100. I have a Real Urban BBQ by work in Highland Park and another one at our office near Oak Brook. They're much better - especially the brisket. I think some of the sides at Sharko's are better - the kids would say so. The little jar of pickles is mandatory! read more

Good food, terrible customer service and accountability. I ordered from here twice. The first time was fine. The second time half of my order was either missing or swapped with the wrong item. When I called, it seemed like a big inconvenience to have someone come back with the correct order (I paid a $6.99 delivery fee + $3 tip on a $20 order). The manager asked if I wanted to come in to get the correct food and that they were a bit busy. I said (sorry, this is when I got frustrated) that I paid $10 in delivery and tip and would just like to get the food I ordered, if that wasn't too much to ask. The lady said "It... shouldn't be." She then asked if I wanted to contact the delivery service they contract and take it up with them, since all Sharko's does is "make the food" and give it to them. I asked how it was my responsibility to rectify an issue based on the relationship they have with their delivery service. The woman I spoke to said she would call them and get right back to me. I never heard from her again. This was the worst customer service I have ever experienced from a restaurant. read more

The best BBQ in Naperville by far!! We have been searching for a solid place to get ribs and this hit the spot. Definitely recommend

The best BBQ in town! Love the sides, the meat is awesome, Carolina sauce and pig juice are my fav, and the staff is soo friendly! Today I heard one of the managers perhaps owner even offer up a bone for a dog! We gave Q downtown a shot, and came right back to this place! Way better, way fresher, way more flavorful home made sides! Delish! read more

Just left ..I decided to give it another try. Got the rib tips and very very disappointed. The rib tips are almost $15.00 with tax for a pound and it's pretty much fat and some tid bits of meat on them. The little bit of meat on them was dry beyond belief as well. Very disappointed. This happened prior and I thought well maybe it was a bad cut now I know it was not. Will not be back! read more

First timers and food was great. Servers were friendly and helpful and offered samples. Welcomed us with genuine hellos. Free sweet pickles and free small ice cream soft serve. Burnt end sandwich was probably best I have ever had. Cole slaw was amazing. Sides are generous. Wish this location was closer to home, but we are already planning our return. read more

Wow... I'm really impressed with Sharkos. I'm not usually a fan of beef brisket, but this is so moist and flavourful that it really does not need sauce. They make it sliced or chopped to order. Both are very good. The chopped seems like more meat (piled and falling off the rather large bun)and cut from both ends(more flavor). Yum. Everything else is good too. If you are a BBQ fan, you owe it to yourself to check this place out. Lots of smoky flavor. Seems like they are doing things right. Don't forget to check out the complementary fresh homemade pickles, I don't like pickles, but these are tasty. read more

Pretty good stuff! I stopped in for a solo dinner on a snowy February night. It was moderately busy. The Service: They use the traditional cafeteria style process typical for BBQ. You order meats by the weight or piece. The young kids in the line seemed to all be engaged and lively. It was a quick and smooth process to get my food & pay out. Food: For my meal I tried the sliced brisket, the hot link, and the mac n cheese: - The Brisket was cooked fine, with a noticeable smoke ring. The rub was dominant with a black pepper flavor. It was just a smidge on the dry side but well within normal range. The young man who sliced it to order sliced it very thin. It appears this is their standard. While this does not impact the value of the dish, as you pay by weight, but is not really my preferred method. In Texas they slice it about double what this was. Next time, a special request is in order. All sauce is served on the side, as it should be. - The Hot Link was flavorful and tasty, however tasted less like a hot link and more like a higher end breakfast sausage. There was a distinct hint of sage in it. I would prefer a spicier profile. That being said, it was good. - The Mac N Cheese is really shells and cheese. It was creamy & tasted better than boxed. However, there was nothing distinctive about it. I will probably try a different side next time. Overall: Sharkos is a solid BBQ joint considering the area. I can think of only one better place for BBQ in the suburbs. If they offered up a spicier hot link, I would consider it a contender for best in the burbs! read more

Living out in Aurora (close to Plainfield/Montgomery/Oswego Area), finding a GOOD and authenic BBQ place has been challenging to say the least. I hopped onto yelp, and saw a couple potentials... Gemato's and Sharko's. I originally went to Gemato's first, based on the fact they had a larger volume of reviews, mostly positive. Needless to say, I was EXTREMELY disappointed with them. Then I finally bit the bullet and hit up Sharko's, and I am very please that I did. Their menu is huge (literally, it takes up a wall), and found it hard to decide... so I figured, why not get a brisket? If a BBQ restaurant is "legit", they'll have a good brisket. When I saw them pull the meat out to start slicing... the gorgeous char on the outside had me salivating. For my sides, I went with fries and the mac n cheese. Once I got my food and beverage, I sat down and was ready to chow down. I took a bite of the brisket plain (was curious on the flavor), and I almost fell out of the chair. It was incredible. The smokiness was very present, and the seasonings were excellent. I ended up using their spicy memphis style sauce (forgot the name of it) and I loved it too. It was a little sweet, and then the spicy kick came in towards the end... yum! The fresh cut fries were great, but the mac and cheese... oh boy! It was very cheesy in flavor, and very creamy! Loved it. Couple reasons for the 4 star rating instead of 5: The pricing of the sides was a little high. $2+ for a small bowl of mac n cheese is a bit much, and also, my brisket was a pinch on the chewy side. This is absolutely not a deterrent from returning... I'm sure that particular piece of meat may have been tougher then the norm (happens), but I definitely want to try some of the other goodies (burnt ends, ribs..etc). Overall, I'm a huge fan of this place, and ecstatic I've finally found a BBQ restaurant that truly smokes their meat (not cook it in a wood fire pit and call it BBQ). read more

The hubs and are we're rolling along Rt 59 looking for a good lunch and decided to give Sharkos a try. I ordered the ribs and Mac-n-cheese. Those two items are the quintessential BBQ items in my book. If you can't get those right, forget about it. If you haven't guessed by now, it was total deliciousness! The ribs have great flavor and the perfect bite. The hubby opted for the chicken sandwich and sweet potato fries. They pull the chicken to order so you know it's fresh. They even throw the wing in with your order so it doesn't go to waste. The sweet potato fries were just ok. Overall great place. The free ice cream is a nice touch. read more

The smell that greets you as you walk into Sharko's BBQ in Naperville is simply wonderful. Really. One of those places where it's a little hard to focus on ordering... The entire menu is carefully written out on a giant chalk board. You CAN get sandwiches (they looked delicious and huge,) but I opted for my standard big ol' plate of pulled pork with 3 sides: mac 'n' cheese, tri-baked beans, and a corn muffin. The pulled pork was moist and full of slow-smoked goodness... But I was rather surprised that I didn't like their BBQ sauces very much (the "Shark Bite" was OK, I guess.) The mac 'n' cheese was super creamy and great, and the corn muffin was even better than it looked. The only real bummer of the meal was the side order of tri-baked beans - WAY too salty. Overall, it was a great meal! The interior of the restaurant was very clean, and I liked that the people dealing with your food were doing so in plain sight. I'll be making a return trip. That brisket sure looked good.... read more

On Monday, 7/13/20, my son asked to try this location on Route 59, as we were treated differently and poorly at the other location on 7/4/20 at the Freedom Drive and Diehl Road as if we didn't belong there as the employees weren't welcoming towards us. When we walked into the restaurant the employees stared at us; didn't speak and acted weirdly. But, other people of different color walked in after us, and oh my goodness, the employees happily acknowledged and welcomed them right away! I could not believe it! How RUDE! These employees treated us just awful! We ordered our food, and left. We would never return to that location! No way!!! Now back to our experience on 7/13/20 at the Route 59 location. My son and I walked in, the employees weren't welcoming either. The employees appeared odd, stressed and working in an assembly line lead by the man handing the meat, and a woman stated 8 ounces of pulled pork. I didn't understand why she was telling me that since no other bbq restaurant does that, then the man looked at me weirdly while saying loudly 8 ounces. I responded, okay I guess. After that things went down hill. A woman and cashier were just beginning to place the food into a brown paper bag. I had ordered almost $40.00 of food, and right before paying, I politely asked if they would add barbecue sauce onto my pulled pork, and they said no! I asked to speak to the manager, and the lady said she was the manager. She was one of the employees being rude to me, so I said, wow you're the manager! I was surprised by her rudeness, negative and unprofessional attitude that I asked for the General Manager instead of speaking with her. She didn't respond. So I told her to cancel my order. I only paid for my Son's food. I told her she didn't have to be so rude, that all I asked is if they would put bbq on my pull pork and nothing else. After the way I was treated, I immediately lost my appetite. I told her I do not want my order! Take it off! I will not support this restaurant!!! That I will go to Popeyes Chicken instead!!! It's clear to me and my son that Sharkos restaurant is consistently rude towards certain people of color as we experienced rudeness at both locations! We won't be back! Our money is no good at Sharkos! Now, there's a giant pink pig on the corner of the route 59 location trying extremely hard to get customers! Wow!!! How about firing your rude employees, and hiring and training new employees how to demonstrate excellent customer service to everyone no matter who they are, and you wouldn't have to beg such a huge diverse area to stop, look and come inside to buy your food from those nasty rude employees!!! Good luck Sharkos! We won't be back. I will not support a business that mistreated us!!! I guess your employees forgot that without happy repeated customers, there's no Sharkos!!! It's a shame your huge pink pig has to sit baking in the hot sun the way the other stuffed animal did on such a busy intersection! If your employees treated everyone with respect and the experience was great you wouldn't need a huge pig sitting there looking ridiculous as if your employees are on strike, when they've caused customers to go on strike due to their nasty, poor customer service! Shame on your employees!!! The food isn't that great; nothing spectacular. You'll need a tooth pick to get tough rib meat out of your teeth every time you eat them! I wouldn't have nobody destroying my customer experience and profit like that! We won't be back!!! "ZERO stars"!!! read more

Overall BBQ good. Friendly staff. Good atmosphere. A little pricey. Try the burnt ends. Need to get rid of tip on credit card machine. A guilt trip during check out. read more

We ordered two slabs of ribs today for a birthday party. These were probably the worst ribs we have ever had. My parents only had one rib a piece due to how tough they were. Needless to say the best part of the meal was the dessert we bought at a different store. Probably will not go back here again due to the quality of food that we had. There are too many other restaurants in the area to choose from for the same food. read more

Love this place. Second best bbq joint in naperville. First one is in Naperville downtown.

If you're reading this, you are wasting precious time that you could be spending chowing down and going to town at Sharkos. No need to count calories when you're in Heaven. The amount of food you get leaves no room for dessert but they have it if you're feeling so inclined. Sharkos brings that Southern savory goodness to the Midwest. If you aren't already there I will continue, if you like that good bbq sauce you are in the right place. They have four different kinds of sauce to add some heat or sweeten your meat. You like corn bread, they got it, you like take out? They can do it. Catering? No problem. Low and slow is the way to go but their service is quick to serve up quality. If you love mac n Cheese and shredded chicken, ask Brian Sharko for the "wheelbarrow," you won't regret it (wink wink). read more

Sharko's BBQ - Ask Brian for the Wheelbarrow - Barbeque Near Me - Naperville, Illinois

To say I was disappointed with my experience at Sharko's would be an understatement. I love BBQ (Texas-style, KC-style, Memphis-style etc.) and lived in KC for several years. I've been to my fair share of BBQ restaurants over the last 12 years and we smoke our own briskets and pulled pork at home. Sharko's smells delicious from the outside and smells equally delicious inside. Prices: They charge about $1.40 per ounce for their sliced brisket and burnt ends (a half-pound of each kind is about $15). The sides (e.g., green beans, baked beans, cornbread, mac n' cheese, french fries, etc.) range in price from $2-$4. What we ordered and what went wrong: Half-pound of sliced brisket - 2 stars ... the meat had okay flavor but it wasn't cooked/smoked long enough so it was chewy (it was not raw, but it had not been cooked long enough). Half-pound of burnt ends -- 2 stars ... it kills me to give burnt ends two stars ... but these burnt ends were far more fatty than any I have ever had before (and I have had a lot and I understand that this is a fatty cut) ... what we had was almost all fat. Sauces (sassy) -- 3 stars ... the sauces here were ok, my favorite was the sassy ... it didn't save the meat though. Sides (French fries) -- 3 stars ... they weren't bad, but they weren't great. I liked that they were skin-on but it wasn't anything to write home about. Plenty of fries for sharing. Sides (Beans) -- 1 stars ... these beans were just not for me, the flavor was actually shocking to me at first bite, that doesn't usually happen to me. Some people might really like it, but I did not. The side of beans was also very small, but for $2 I didn't expect a large serving. Ugh, I am not sure I can go back I was so disappointed by the brisket. Maybe the pork or rib tips would be better ... but I just am not sure I can spend the money when I've got another place close to my house that exceeds my expectations. read more

I am from Texas and good BBQ is really hard to find "in the north." Most places that have brisket it is really dry. BRISKET SHOULD NOT BE DRY! Here it was very moist and tender u could cut with a spoon. I would even dare say TEXAS quality brisket!! The sausage was very good as well. Nice flavor and lots of juice. The sides were good as well. The three baked beans were by FAR the best side of the bunch. I could have just eaten a bowl of beans and been satisfied. The ordering the meat by the oz is a little strange but once u get the hang of it kind of neat. I most definitely will be back to try the ribs and chicken. This place makes me feel like I'm in TEXAS Y'ALL!! read more

Just ordered 3 pulled pork, 1 chopped brisket and 3 sides. Honest review: Pulled pork was pretty good, the chopped brisket was very dry and tasteless. I was very disappointed and felt like I wasted my money. The sides: fries were soggy, mac & cheese was a clump of ....well one bite and done. The beets were average. Won't be back to sharko's and certainly would not recommend.. Dickies is much better here in Illinois, but Rudy's and Angelo's in Tx rules. read more

First off, though Sharko's has tables it is a serve yourself place. This is not a criticism, just not apparent until you walk in for the first time. I had driven past several times and finally was in a mood to satisfy my BBQ craving. It was Saturday night and the place was buzzing but don't let that stop you from giving it a shot. Since it is serve yourself the tables (all pretty much communal) turn quickly so it can be pretty full when you walk in the tide rolls out by the time you get your food. I had the brisket plate and the wife had the half chicken. The chicken has a rub that is quite different from what you normally get. While it is smokey/ tasty it tend to leave an unexpected burn at the end of the meal. My wife, being a sweet BBQ person, found it a little off-putting. The brisket was tender as you should expect from slow roasted beef but not much different until you used a splash of the spicy sauce, then it rocked. I had the mac and cheese and the signature spinach casserole. The mac & cheese was very bland and was only edible after a liberal application of the previously mentioned spicy sauce. The spinach casserole, on the other hand, was a huge winner. I'm telling you I could dive in a tub of this stuff and not come up for air until my arteries were fully blocked! If for nothing else - go for this casserole and double up on your order. It's that good. While I am passing out praise don't pass up the corn bread muffins, crunchy and delicate at the same time, and the pickled cucumbers (free at the end of the line). I would have to return to give a proper review of the food but..... First, the pricing was on the high side for a self service eatery. I found all the main dish pricing to be on par with most sit-down, wait-staffed BBQ restaurants (full slab $22, 1/2 slab $13). I'll give a little slack in that the sides were priced reasonably (most everything is a la carte) but I don't understand why I'm still paying so much for a mostly take-out joint. Second, it's a small place and maybe they have to position the menu in a neck-cramping spot, but it makes it hard to make a selection without holding up the line. This is especially true if it's, as it was for me, your first visit. This may be too nit-picky but if you are going to offer pre-made lemonade in plastic glasses you have to keep them on ice. The pre-filled glasses are only 3/4 full to allow you to put in ice after the purchase but I think a full glass stored on ice would be a better idea. All that said, I will be back. I don't think a single visit does this place justice. If you love BBQ you should definitely try Sharko's. True affectionados may find it a better value than I did read more

Tip: Get the burnt end sandwich. It'll change your life. That being said, I've visited Sharko's several times and I am thoroughly impressed by their BBQ. I'm a southerner, through and through (raised in the south where finding the best BBQ is both an art form and a hobby), and can honestly say that this place reminds me of home. I usually judge good BBQ by the way the meat is treated before the sauce is added, and I was thoroughly impressed by Sharko's. The sides are just as good and I would definitely recommend the coleslaw. The only negative that I have, is that the pulled pork is less than impressive. It seemed to be missing something. Definitely a regular. Love this place! read more

I would give them 3 stars on food alone which is pretty good but the price out weighs what you get. Yes the food is good but it is not worth the price. The staff needed a attitude adjustment, little secret, make me feel special, I don't want anything for free but I want to feel special, I have lots of choices and I chose your establishment make me feel like I made the right decesion. Greet me like an old friend with a smile and a hello. If the first words out of your mouth "are what can I get you", your doing it wrong. Rib tips were great, brisket was pretty good, mac and cheese was good. I won't be going back unless there are coupons involved. read more

Best BBQ locally. Sides are excellent and meats are amazing. Cornbread has an addictive chemical that makes you crave for it nightly... Basically, you have to try it to understand. read more

Good food. Love the pulled pork and the brisket. We don't however live the seating or how hold it is in there which ultimately make our food cool off very quickly. We have decided from here on out its carry out only for us from Sharkos. Maybe a better location is in order with more space and better heat! Again the Food is fantastic so stop by get carry out and enjoy! read more