In town for work, looking for a quick and easy bite to eat that was unique to the area. Had the brisket and pork, the meat was very delicious with good smoked flavor. The greens beans were meh...seemed like average canned grean beans. Recommend trying if you are looking for a quick BBQ meal. read more

Smok'n Jo's BBQ - Brisket and pork combo - Barbeque Near Me - Sidney, Ohio

Every time I've gone here for the last couple of years, it hasn't been great. I don't go for a while and then decide to give them another chance. I don't think I'll do that again. I've been wanting ribs and decided while I was in town to get some. I bought an order of pickle chips, a half slab ribs with broccoli and coleslaw. The pickle chips were ok but very oily and dark. The broccoli and coleslaw were terrible. I took a bite and threw them away. The ribs were not good. I'd say they were old ribs. Parts of it was like eating jerky, it was so tough I couldn't bite through it. I went at lunchtime so it wasn't like it was food at the end of the day. And the cost of my order was $30. I don't typically pay that much for lunch but if I was going to, I expect good, quality food. Sometimes you have to quit giving a place chances. read more

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It's been 4/5 years since I was here on a road trip. To this day I've not found better ribs, sometime soon I might genuinely make a 2 hour detour to get it again. I couldn't pick up the ribs by the bone because they were so tender. I feel like I'm chasing my first high trying to find ribs that compete. From what I remember the sides and sauces were great as well, but honestly the ribs were so good they could've served mold on the side and I think I'd've be happy read more

Stopped here on the way back from crazy Uncle Marty's funeral in Detroit. Good service, big portions, tasty brisket. Gave us a big loaf of bread. Marty would have liked it. He was one of a kind. read more

Barbecue brisket, pulled pork, ribs, and chicken. Sausage too. Traditional sides like baked beans, Mac and cheese, green beans. Colossal baked potatoes. And loaded potatoes, with cheese and pulled pork! Or substitute brisket. Lots of butter and sour cream. Their starter is warm bread with honey butter. Prepare for a food coma. Barbecue is how they cook the meat. Sauce is a condiment and not needed for their or any good BBQ. But I do wish they had more variety. Regular (kind of Memphis ), Spicy, and Mustard. I don't know about the burgers. I'm always surprised when and adult comes to a BBQ place and orders a burger. I thought that was on the menu to appease picky children, who's parents crave "que." They have salad, too. I assume that's so wives and girlfriends will allow their men-folk to dine here. read more

Smok'n Jo's BBQ - a loaf of bread on a cutting board - Barbeque Near Me - Sidney, Ohio

Food presentation was great. Good brisket. Love crispy chicken but meat doesn't really have flavor Service is 10/10 read more

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Good stuff I was not disappointed at all ! Big portions and flavorful! Waitress were nice & professional! read more

So far, this is hands down my favorite place! Everything else has been average. Great tasting BBQ I also had loaded mashed potatoes, and a yummy corn bread muffin. I will definitely come here again, if we have to come back! They also serve you with a fresh bakes round soft bread, and cinnamon butter! So yummy! read more

This place is one of those hidden gems that you wish you'd found years ago. I stopped in here for lunch one day. It's got that "hole in the wall" feel, without the bad smells. I was blown away about their brisket salad. What a huge portion for a very reasonable price! People who complain about BBQ consistency have to understand, it is extremely hard to prepare and KEEP true BBQ all day everyday so that it's the same experience. They do a wonderful job at this. I dabble in a little brisket making myself, and I have never had "on demand" brisket taste this good. I don't know how well they do business wise, but please try to keep this place alive! I'm happy to give my money to this local place any day of the week. read more

Smok'n Jo's BBQ - Brisket salad - Barbeque Near Me - Sidney, Ohio

Delicious baby back ribs fell off the bone. Wife loved the scalloped potatoes, said they were super creamy.

It was ok. Was in the area for work and BBQ sounded good. The sausage baked potatoes and beans were solid but the ribs were very meh which was disappointing. Service was nice and attentive. read more

Yee-Haw! My favorite local BBQ stop. I get the 1/2 chicken on the regular - it's hot and great! I've had the ribs and the brisket and they all hit the T zone (that's T for taste and T for terrific!) the staff is always upbeat and friendly and no matter if I go in and eat in the laid back dining room or truck it through the drive-thru, I leave here with a bunch of good food and an appetite to return. Love it! read more

Even the veggies are awesome. Love the twist on the oasta salad. Goes well with the brisket. I can add as much or as little bbq sauce as i like! read more

Smok'n Jo's BBQ - Brisket dinner with pasta salad and green beens - Barbeque Near Me - Sidney, Ohio

it was so good! it tastes like gordan Ramsay's food but a little bit of downsyndrome. although, 5 stars for me! it was my baby boys birthday and they served us free food! thank you smokin Joe's bbq! I smoke too! read more

I stopped here on my way to Canada and was pleasantly surprised. I had a pulled pork sandwich and it was very good. The sandwich was very moist with a hint of smoky flavor. The price is outstanding I ate for under 10 dollars read more

Smok'n Jo's BBQ - Pulled pork sandwich - Barbeque Near Me - Sidney, Ohio

It's not easy to figure out who's open while on the road during the pandemic. We pulled off 75 thinking our only options were fast food (yuck). Then we saw the sign next to Chipotle and noticed two little tables in front which showed that they are open and eager for business. We both had the Supreme Brisket Sandwich with slaw and cheesy potatoes. Best. Brisket. Sandwich. Ever! Also, the carry out containers were quality and kinda cute. Fast, friendly service is hard to beat! read more

Kinda expensive considering...basically an old long jhon silvers building while nice ly improved but the cost is a bot too high for me food was good but too pricey for me sry guys read more

Meal (***): Brisket Dinner. Not the best / Not the worst. Sauce is the Key. Sides are OK. The best thing on my plate was the meat; however, it didn't seem the freshest at first glance. I did catch a faint whiff of smoke, and I saw the telltale pink ring of the smoking process. My confidence in this BBQ rose. I took my first bite without sauce. I've had brisket that was hot and tender, though still requiring the most passive of chewing. This seemed like it was reheated, which, I think, gave it an ever-so-slightly rubbery texture. The sauce is essential. I had the Mac n' Cheese & Green Beans. I asked the waitress if the beans were cooked in bacon. I did not taste it. The Mac n' Cheese looked like it is made with Velveeta. Not bad if that's what you like. Both sides were "Meh," and I poured sauce on them, too. The cornbread cupcake bite required a pad of butter and a squirt of sauce. The sauce is required for eating here. Ambiance (***): The building looks pretty modern from the outside. But I couldn't tell from the front if it was Open. When we entered, it was very quiet, but it was well past lunch hour. The walls were covered with Cedar tongue & groove, and there were some cowboy- and country-type wall decorations: cattle horns, ladders, farm animal silhouettes, etc. Reflecting upon the place itself and the food I was consuming, it reminded me of a truck stop / greasy spoon that happened to be a BBQ place. Not the best / Not the worst. Service (****): The waitress was quick & to-the-point. There was no over-friendliness, but we were not ignored. I admire that in waitresses. read more

It's dark and dirty !!!!! Needs to be remodeled, I found the food to be greasy , hence the reason I have not ate there in over 2 years

Very fast and very friendly service! The food was very yummy, would definitely recommend for a good BBQ place!

If you like mediocre microwaved ribs and very bland mac & cheese and baked beans that seem to be from a can Then by all means this place is for you ....I was not impressed read more

Smok'n Jo's BBQ - St Louis or Baby Back RIbs - Barbeque Near Me - Sidney, Ohio

Stopped here for lunch to break up a long road trip. It's right off exit 92 on I-75 next to a Perkins. Despite it's proximity to the interstate, there seemed to a number of local/regular types having lunch after church. Food: the menu has a fairly standard selection of BBQ items including brisket, pulled pork, ribs, chicken as well as a good selection of soups, salads and sandwiches. Smok'n Jo's focuses on its ribs as demonstrated by the shirts that the waitresses wear saying "We're famous for our racks!" That was enough for my girlfriend who is a ribs fiend and she got a half-rack of baby backs. I normally would have gone with the brisket but a previous Yelp review mentioned it was dry. Instead, I chose the pulled pork dinner since I could compare it with the North Carolina BBQ I've gotten accustomed to. Both plates come with a choice of two sides from a list of about 10 items and cornbread. For the sides, we both picked a side salad, an order of sweet potato fries went with the ribs and cole slaw for my pulled pork. BBQ sauce is available on the table in 3 flavors: sweet, hot and sweet mustard. The ribs were suprisingly good! They had a great smoky flavor and the meat fell right off the bone. The flavor stood up all on its own and the lady forgo any use of the of sauces. My pulled pork was not nearly as flavorful but was moist and I really enjoyed combining the hot and sweet mustard sauces on it (note: the "sweet" mustard actually has some of its own kick). Of the sides, the cornbread was the winner - fresh, sweet and crumbly. The sweet potato fries were good too but the cole slaw was not my style. I prefer the drier, more finely chopped, vinegar-based stuff and this is wet, drippy mayo version; I should have asked in advance... The portion sizes were on the large side, especially the pork and neither of us finished our entire lunches. They also offer about 10 domestic and half dozen craft/import beers and few wine choices, as well. 3 stars for food. Service: our service was a little spotty and there was some confusion among the staff of which server had which customers. This caused a slight delay in ordering and it was really only a pain point because we had a travel schedule. Our server, Chelsae, was very nice and polite though and helpful with the menu. All the staff members seemed busy and productive while we were there. 3 stars for the service. Value: overall, I felt the prices were a bit on the high side (especially compared to my NC stomping grounds where BBQ can be had on the cheap) but not exuberant. The half rack was $12 and the pulled pork plate was $9. Most menu items where in the same range other than the sandwiches which were $6-$8ish. I believe the top end item was $20 and I saw a couple of daily specials, as well. Given the portions, the somewhat "captive audience" clientele and you're other nearby choices I was cool with the price points. 3 stars for value. Atmosphere: cute, clean little place very conveniently located to I-75. The bathrooms are modern and well-kept as well. I'm guessing they have about 18-20 tables available for guests. 4 stars for the atmosphere. Overall: I pretty much can eat bar-b-que anytime but if was in the area I wouldn't hesitate to go back. Food: 6/10; Service: 6/10; Value: 6/10; Atmosphere: 8/10 read more

I read some reviews prior to stopping in on my way down I75. I didn't have high hopes but felt like BBQ. My experience was disappointing in all areas. First there were cars in the parking lot, but once I was inside I realized the cars were for the Perkins next door. Only one other customer besides me. I ordered the Half rack of baby back ribs and was really disappointed. Tasted slightly smoked and like day old ribs that had been re-heated. BBQ sauce was about like the ribs - bad. Vegetables were ok. Service was interesting. Place was full of high school aged employees carrying on distracting high school conversations. Another comment, if your going to employ unattractive waitresses then it's important that they have personality and/or are good at their job. Customers are a little more forgiving of an attractive waitress who's bad read more

Visited this place while staying in Sidney for business. Their menu represents a pretty typical BBQ joint with ribs, brisket, pulled pork, etc. I had the brisket and most of it was really tasty, but there were a few bites that were awfully dry. They have three bottles of BBQ sauce on each table: Regular, Honey Mustard and Hot. I enjoyed all of them and used A LOT of sauce. The sides were okay. The baked beans were more dry and baked, as opposed to saucy. But, they were okay. The sweet potato fries were a bit of a let down. I love sweet potato anything and these were just a bit on the bland side. But, dipping them in the delicious sauce helped out. They did a really nice job on building the restaurant out. The entire interior is made to make you feel like you're inside of a barn or something. Feels a little country, but I liked it. I'd go back, because unfortunately this town doesn't have many local sit-down restaurants. read more

My fiance and I stop here once a year for dinner on our four hour trip home from Detroit auto show. It's great food, amazing ribs, and the best coleslaw ever! The prices are very reasonable, portions are generous and we've always had great service! It's immediately off exit 92 on 75 right next to a perkins. I definitely recommend it! read more

Me and 2 business associates went into Smok'n Jo's barbecue for lunch. Everything was absolutely superb. We all had sandwiches which were fresh and hot. The service was excellent as well. Ashley was friendly, courteous and let us enjoy our meal and short meeting afterwards at our own pace. Lastly the ambience was simply exactly what you would expect. Nothing over-the-top but unique enough to make it memorable. And the quote board in the bathroom is one of those nice little touches that really makes you remember this place. If I can offer only one piece of advice and that is changing the french fries. The steak fries that they serve don't really match the quality of food that they accompany. read more

Brisket was great and the hot bbq sauce caused my hubby to break out in a sweat...sign of a great bbq. Clean place. Great service. Prices are good too ! Just off of I-75 made it even better ! read more

Smok'n Jo's BBQ - Barbeque Near Me - Sidney, Ohio

This place is a hidden gem!!! It is not hard to find, but it is easy to overlook! We have driven by SO many times, and finally decided to stop in and try it out!! First off, it smells amazing when you walk in!! Then, once you're seated, they bring you a fresh baked loaf of bread with cinnamon butter!!?! They have happy hour 7days a week!!! We got pulled pork nachos and 2 beers for $5!!!! The food was all delicious, and the servers were fast and friendly!!! We cannot wait to go back and bring our kids with us!! read more

Not a great experience. Not bad just not great. The barbecue isn't represented well on the menu. Pulled pork , ribs and brisket that's about it. Sauce isn't what I expected. My husband had a burger and liked it. I just wasn't impressed. They weren't busy and the server was ok. Not on my list of places to return to. read more

I really wanted this To be good grub. But, the brisket had no smoke flavor. They advertise ribs that fall off the bone (that means they're overcooked) and they were overcooked. Everything was greasy and not flavorful. All in all, just not a good experience. read more

Thought it was easy to get in and out and back on the highway. Smelled good. Average food flavor. Added salt and pepper to everything. Would give 2.5 but the service was good. read more

Not impressed the food was mediocre. I was expecting awesome BBQ, not what I got. The BBQ reminded me of something that I could buy at a local store nothing really special. read more

Burgers were fresh,not great but taste just like a home made burger. BBQ chicken was not flavorful just topped with their bbq sauce . Not worth a drive to try however if your in the area it's a good try . read more

This place is amazing!! I normally don't write reviews but I was offended when I read how poor they have been rated. I have are here a few times now and every time it was absolutely delicious. I haven't ordered the same thing twice and would highly recommend anything on their menu. The ribs were fall of the bone with a great smoke and amazing sauce. Mac and cheese is better then I've had anywhere else. The backed potato with with BBQ pork on it was incredible. The chicken was moist and had great flavor... I personally make great smoked BBQ and everywhere I go I wish I would have just made it at home instead. This place top's my BBQ (and that's hard to admit) hands down. I would out it up there with the top in the state! read more

Awsume!!! Service was great and the food was better. Portions are hugh!!! I got the Pork and Brisket then added half Rib. I swear there was a pound and a half of meat. No sauce because I on Adkins. Decided to add 5 boasted wings. They serve the whole wing and they are hugh! I ask and they get them local. I'm taking home over a pound of meat! read more

Just ate dinner there. The food was good. The restaurant was clean and inviting. The music was real low, so I liked that. Great burgers, steak, ribs, and salads. The one problem I did have was our server. Beverly. A bit rude and would argue if you said something she made wasn't right. Also I ordered a beer and received a funny look. Never asked for my I.d., just stood there. So I finally showed her my I.d. Food 8/10 cleanliness 8/10 price 7/10 service 3/10 read more

Food: 2 Service: 5 Overall my experience was mediocre even compared to cazadores seeing how the food taste cookout leftover-ish and aside from my server the staff seemed over qualified for the term ''unprofessional'' especially when profanity and obscenities can be heard from the dining area during a dispute.. read more

My husband and I have been here before last time was my first time and he had been here a lot. We got an appetizer bacon cheddar fries which my husband picked out were ok and filling he loved them though, but he will eat anything lol I ordered a Philly sandwich with a side of Mac and cheese, the sandwich was really good meat was so tender and nice flavor, but the the Mac and cheese had no flavor what so ever it was a yellow goop on some noodles, I asked the server if I could get a different side and got coleslaw, she was really nice about switching my side, the coleslaw was very good had that sweet sour taste that I love about coleslaw, my husband had baby back ribs and the meat fell off and I tried some it was very tasty, the BBQ sauce is very good too I could probably drink it lol , but I won't it wouldn't be healthy our server was so nice and very attentive to our needs, I would go back yes but no Mac and cheese for me next time. read more

Smok'n Jo's BBQ - This is a Philly Cheese Sandwich - Barbeque Near Me - Sidney, Ohio

Bob S. was correct in saying that the staff was nice...but that was about all that was nice in the restaurant. The BBQ is less than adequate; very bland. I've been to this establishment 3 times over the course of the past couple years in hopes it would improve and it's always the same. The only reason I gave it 2 stars is because I went there during their buffet and for the price it was alright (I know that's sacrificing quality for quantity, but it filled me up.) read more

The food here is dissapointing at best. I've eaten here a few times in an effort to give the place a second and third shot but cannot see myself coming back here as the food is dry and tasteless and it seems like the tables are always dirty here. I understand the BBQ aspect of the establishment but cleanliness is still an important aspect of any restaurant. Also the mac and cheese is tasteless, I would honestly rank it below cafeteria food. You don't have to drive much further south down I-75 to get decent BBQ so it's just a waste for me to try to eat here again. read more