On my way to Virginia from Maryland I decided to stop by Stupid Good BBQ for lunch on the day prior to Father's Day 2026. I do love the GAR brand. The place was very busy, which was good to see in these times. My daughters and I had the pull pork sandwiches, SG chicken salad, and some pork ribs. We had cornbread of course and sides were Mac & cheese, collard greens, pork & beans, and Cole slaw. We drinks and also had banana pudding to go. Everything was delicious the pulled pork was great and the girls added their favorite sauces. The ribs had the best smoke rings and were fall off the bone tender. They didn't need anything extra to help them. The chicken in the salad was moist and easy to cut. The salad was well balanced and delicious. The only thing I wish was on my salad was a boiled egg but that is personal preference. All the sides including the cornbread was flavorful and hit the spot with seasoning. Now it wasn't homemade but very good and worth the money for restaurant walk-in quality. The place even busy was also very clean and staff was working hard, very friendly and serviced us as soon as we walked in. The person running the from even asked for help at another register once three people were in line. Service being quality and as important as the quality of the food. A++ and 10 with two snaps in a circle. Go and enjoy. read more

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I love me some BBQ & I love GAR group restaurants (Great American Restaurants for you non-locals lol), but this one was a bit of a disappointment, unfortunately. DEETS: This is a counter-service restaurant where you place your order with a cashier, and someone brings your food to your table when it's ready. SERVICE: We went for lunch on a Sunday afternoon, and it was not very busy at all, with maybe three tables occupied. There were several staff members behind the counter, but no one was paying attention to anything other than themselves or their phones, and they all had their backs to the entrance, oblivious. We waited & waited for someone to turn around, notice us, greet us, and be served. As for seating, we had only the option to sit at a table because all the open booths were dirty. The restrooms were not much better. After our food came out, they must have finally seen the mess because a couple of the crew members, including the chef, started cleaning up the tables. Great to finally see the place get cleaned, but the dining room should never have been in the condition it was in to begin with, especially with it so empty and the staff just standing around, oblivious, as if they had nothing to do... *sigh* & insert a big eyeroll! FOOD: Not surprisingly, the food was average because "you get what you give" and they obvi didn't give a.... We got a pulled pork and a prime brisket with coleslaw, and they were both a bit on the dry side and lacking flavor; nothing at all like the amazing pulled pork at their sister restaurants. The table had a cute wooden box holding a selection of sauces, but sadly, they all tasted pretty much the same. Surprise! lol As always, peeps, support your local small biz, and yes, I would possibly give them a second chance because I do love GAR concepts, but if I do go back, it won't be back anytime soon, or I may not go back at all and stick with my faves of their concepts that I love and know they work, i.e., Patsy's, Silverado, & Sweetwater. 5/31/26 read more

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Tried Stupid Good BBQ in Springfield today, and it definitely reminded me of Mission BBQ. We tried the pulled pork sandwich, brisket sandwich, potato salad, and chopped salad. My favorite was the chopped salad -- highly recommend! Hubby said his pulled pork sandwich was really good, but he wasn't a fan of the potato salad. I originally ordered the brisket sandwich, but some of the brisket pieces were hard. I mentioned it to the cashier, and she recommended trying the prime brisket instead. She was absolutely right -- it was tender and much better! The customer service was great, and the restaurant was very clean. Overall, a good experience and we'll definitely be back! read more

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Had high expectations for this place since it's a great American restaurant and the ribs at all their restaurants is delicious. However this falls so short of even decent bbq. There is no smoke in the pulled pork and very little on the brisket. The seasoning is also seriously lacking, everything needed more salt. The ribs were dry as well. The collard greens needed more seasoning and better prep, I got like 6 inedible stems in my $4 container. The Mac and cheese was fine, not bad but not great. The baked beans were the best part. Overall we were very disappointed. read more

Stupid Good BBQ - Inedible stems in my collard greens - Barbeque Near Me - Springfield, Virginia

Ecstatic I found a bbq spot near home! The pulled pork sandwich, fries, and corn bread (my fave) were all a hit. Staff was friendly and efficient. Can't wait to go back! read more

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Real Texas style brisket, meaty ribs, fantastic sides. Cool atmosphere, tv's with sports on and a nice selection of beer to enjoy with the great Q. Staff there are great also, answered our questions and stopped by our table to make sure everything was great! read more

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We have visited twice & ordered Thanksgiving for a family member although I was introduced when they catered a church lunch which really put them on my need to visit radar. Our visits were great, good food and amazing staff. The Thanksgiving option was a true blessing when we realized we had two parents who both had to stay at their respective homes and we would need to be separated. Thankfully we were visiting Stupid Good for the first time and saw the Thanksgiving option for a smaller group, such a blessing. In keeping with GAR tradition do not neglect the sides, fries, corn bread, & slaw were all memorably good. We enjoyed all the meat we have tried. Worth a visit. The venue is casual, think order at front, take number, & either have delivered or pick-up when number is called. Also great for take out or events. The staff is great, knowledgeable and helpful when assistance or advice is requested. We will be back. read more

Stupid Good BBQ - Barbeque Near Me - Springfield, Virginia

Delicious BBQ. Great menu. And they serve beer, wine and spirits. The bbq was tender, meat fell off the bone. Great service and casual setting. I had ribs, brisket, collard greens - which were too vinegary, but tender nevertheless, and cornbread. Ordered a Jack and Ginger with a twist of lemon. Yummers!!! Can't wait to return! read more

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Good BBQ spot. I went on a Friday night. It was after the dinner rush and most of the food was in warmer trays but still pretty good overall. read more

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Service? Rude. I tried to give this place a try because the reviews are kind of mix. For the amount of money you pay the portions are small and they were out of every single meat option so if you are wanting BBQ meat, sorry you're lucked out.. It's only the options they have available for you. As for the meat itself it was tender, but the flavors are not there. Sadly you have to drench the sauces in the meat in order for it to actually be edible. The salad, sooo good. But guess what? On my third bite there was a whole 2 long pieces of hair that was swirling around the whole salad!!! Sigh, my appetite? Lost. Cornbread 4/5, greens? 4/5. Mac/cheese 3/5. Overall, i won't be back. The cashier was so hesitant to even give me a full refund for my salad. The salad was $18...like seriously? I came to feed my family and everything was just terrible. read more

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Excellent food and service! They catered an event for my family and everything was outstanding.

Great bread pudding and BBQ.. especially the TEXAS TWINKIE.. a stuffed jalapeno with brisket and cream cheese

Stupid Good BBQ is another great addition to the group of inspiring DMV smoked protein shops! Since it was my first time here, I tried their 2 proteins + 1 side combo with the choice brisket in chopped form and their smoked turkey plus the potato salad. The combo also includes a moist and tasteful corn bread square. The brisket was flavorful, moist and tender, and the smoked turkey had the right amount of smokiness and saltiness. I just wished the three slices of turkey were thicker or there was an additional 4th slice of turkey. As I stated earlier, I chose the potato salad as my side. It had the right amount of cook and the right amount of crunch, as well as a good cream texture and smooth taste over the whole salad. I would order this side again and again. Like a lot BBQ joints in the DMV, this place does counter ordering and counter pickup. I look forward to trying the pulled pork, pulled chicken and the jalapeno sausage at my next visits. read more

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I saw this place on Instagram and figured Id come by. We walked in and the customer service was awesome. The cashier was very pleasant and offered us her opinion on which meats to chose. She recommended 4 types so we split the difference and overall got all 4. There were several tables and they were all clean. They offered booster chairs and high chairs for my 2 year old. We sat down and waited for our food which different take long. I ordered the Pulled Pork, Pulled Chicken and Brisket. This came with two sides (Fries and Collard Greens) along with cornbread. The pulled pork was good. The chicken was different. I wish I had more brisket. For $27 I believe this is a good deal overall. The Collard Greens could have been better. There was to much vinegar for me. The Fries were thick and rather tasteless. My wife ordered the Ribs, Pulled Pork and Brisket. Same comments on the pulled pork and Brisket. The ribs were seasoned well and delicious. The service got even better as there was a gentlemen that walked around and checked on us. Overall, this is a good spot in Springfield. I don't think they have many places like this. The food is ok. The service is great. Totally worth a try. read more

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Impressed. Prices are not too high. Very much a millennial barbecue place, but at least its real barbecue. The cole slaw is wonky... not enough mayo, and they put mustard in it - so I was told. Walk up service, not table, which is strange because they ask for a tip. Pro forma Roll of paper towels at the table. Fountain drinks help yourself, I can't really find anything wrong with it. Nice place to get barbecue! read more

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Stopped in on the weekend and was served fairly quickly! I opt to order 3 different meats: pulled pork, brisket, and turkey. Pulled pork was decently okay compared to other bbq places in the area. The brisket was extremely dry and was my least favorite. Surprisingly the turkey was my favorite! It was juicy & not dry!!!! I loved the different sauces that's paired! Plenty of indoor seating & the prices was average. read more

Customer service was good. The brisket was extremely fatty. I ordered 2 meats but was given mostly turkey. The turkey had a weird inedible taste and texture. Cornbread was okay. read more

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They don't have discount for military, they don't have okra and they don't have Texas toast! That's my 3 complaints. The server was great and friendly. The food was good. I would suggest not wasting your money on the wagyu I believe the normal brisket is just as good. read more

Stupid Good BBQ - Cold dreary Sunday after thanksgiving. Cute place! - Barbeque Near Me - Springfield, Virginia

Best BBQ option in the area at a decent price in an inflated economy. I've been here a few times now and each time is solid. The meats and sides are good in size and taste. I like how they serve beer and alcohol as some BBQ spots with similar setups didn't. The service is great and they bring out your trays. There is a variety of sauces at the table. I hope they maintain this quality. The front door is unmarked and hard to find though lol. read more

Stupid Good BBQ - Two Meat and one side meal with beer - Barbeque Near Me - Springfield, Virginia

A few of us stopped in for lunch to give this place, the most recent Great American Restaurant our first try. GAR restaurants are solid and know for their excellent customer service and their interesting menus, which they execute nearly perfectly every time. Operating a smokehouse isn't the same, as it takes a special type of chef to be a pitmaster and most "chefs" aren't pitmasters. That being said, I figured it would be tough for chain, even a local chain which is excellent to do a smokehouse. The majority of the reviews and comments in local foodie groups I reviewed weren't too positive about this place, but I needed to try it for myself. I got a sampling of proteins; prime brisket, turkey, ribs, and sausage. The brisket was easily the best - nice crust and smoke, while being tender. The next up were the ribs, as they were tender and nicely smoked. But the sausage was pretty bad, tasted too much like raw pork with a tough casing and hardly any smoke. Then the turkey was the worst... one person in my group said it had the taste and texture of the turkey you get in a Lunchable and as soon as he said that, it was immediately what I thought of, as it reminded me of the same thing. Really wasn't good at all. When it came to the sides, they were decent, with the beans being the best and the mac & cheese next up. The potatoes in the potato salad were too hard, not al dente, but harder. The cornbread was excellent though. Overall, the service and venue were nice, but the meat was too inconsistent. I can see why this place gets the no-so-good reviews it does. I won't be back. read more

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Decided to try this place after seeing it pop up on my TikTok. First impressions, really convenient location as parking is always one of my top things of whether I attempt to go somewhere or not. It was very clean inside and spacious. The staff were all very welcoming and able to give their personal recommendations of favorites whether it came to the food or the different sauces. Since we placed an order to go, I felt the time between placing the order and receiving the food was quite fast. So I ended up ordering the kids size pulled chicken sliders, chili, and the smashed potatoes . My partner ordered Mac and cheese and the ribs. Portion wise, I thought was pretty good. For the sauces we picked 3 (Texas Trails, Stupid Good BBQ, Kansas City) based on recommendation from staff. I think our favorite was Kansas City. The chili came with toppings (cheese, sour cream, purple onions, green onions) all separated for the to-go order. I thought the chili was okay. I felt the same for all the other items ordered, it was okay not bad. I'll probably revisit again in the future. read more

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Friendly enough service at lunch. We got some brisket (of course) and a slab of ribs and they sold me on the Texas Twinkie. It was delicious. Perhaps not worth the $5 but it was yummy. The brisket was flavorful and not dry without being too fatty. The ribs were all star. They have six sauces. The standard mix you'd expect from a Mission BBQ or famous Dave's. Solid BbQ establishment. read more

I have always loved the pulled pork sandwich served at Sweetwater Tavern, but I never get there early enough, and they have invariably run out of it by the time I arrive :-( Problem solved! Now that Stupid Good BBQ is open, I can go there anytime and get the same awesome pulled pork sandwich The service was friendly and fast. The restaurant was very clean and everything was really tasty. read more

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Everything was great! We will definitely come here again. The brisket was delicious & moist I loved the loaded baked potato & all of the bbq sauces were delicious, my favorite was the Kansas City bbq sauce. Corn bread was sweet & moist, not dry at all. Jalapeño cheddar sausage also had a great flavor. Mac & cheese was classic & cheesy! The staff was nice & the restaurant was clean. read more

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Restaurant seems super clean and it's nice that they have an open kitchen. Service was quick and everyone was very friendly! Baked beans were a little too sweet but everything else was good. Would definitely go back read more

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This is my new BBQ joint when I am in the Washington Metro Area. I really enjoyed my meal here. This restaurant is located in a strip mall with tons of parking available in the lot it shares with the other businesses in the mall. The entire staff there was very friendly and helpful. They serve your BBQ favorites including jalapeño sausage, ribs, pulled pork, brisket, pulled chicken and smoked turkey. They also have cole slaw, potato salad, corn bread, hand cut fries and green beans. They also have a limited selection of adult beverages available as well. I got the the chopped brisket sand which with a side of collard greens and a side of baked beans. My food was ready in about 5 minutes. It was very delicious. mmmmm. They have a selection of about 6 barbecue sauces at the tables and I tried them all. My sandwhich was full of flavor, cooked and seasoned perfectly. The collard greens were also good and tasted freshly picked. The baked beans are not your normal baked beans. They are home made. They are still delicious and had a lot of meat in them. If you are looking for some good barbecue, look no further. I am glad that I stumbled across this place and I am sure that you will also. read more

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I know that in most instances, if you didn't get any pictures, it didn't happen, but in this case I came after a long workout and the anticipation was too real for the camera to eat first since I'd been waiting so long to finally try Great American's first barbecue spot. Luckily I got the bread pudding which hit very hard by the end of my meal. The service was super speedy, friendly, and attentive as they walked down the aisles of tables to make sure they could tend to any customers if they needed anything or to put away their plates & utensils. The food was as you'd expect: delicious. However, for the price, wasn't so mind-blowing. While this is true, I did remind my friends that this is Great American so the standard is still a little higher than most places. Though they countered that the sauces all seemed similar in taste, I stood by my opinion that we all finished our food with no regrets. I won't lie though: I did cry a little to myself at the side dishes that are not included with your main meats since it's $20 for two depending on what you get. This is not a cheap date night spot but you could expect to like the food when you go, and the signature bread pudding was as I'd mentioned: delicious. Will come again but probably with some time. Happy that GA is expanding in Springfield & always excited to see what they bring to our area. read more

Stupid Good BBQ - Barbeque Near Me - Springfield, Virginia

Food delicious as always. Got the chopped salad with my choice of smoked turkey. Fresh mixed greens, corn kernels cut from the cob, grape tomatoes and fresh croutons. Dressing is a sweeter version of ranch, but works well with the smoked meat. I got the Un smashed baked potato and it was spot on. The server brought me extra sour cream and butter. (Did I say shout out to Kendra yet?) I really like this place a lot.!got a sample of the new supplier's ribs. Very tender and moist. Sadly no more half-or full rack being sold-- only by the 2-4 bone order called "pork ribs." read more

Amazing -- yet pricy -- barbecue that was just opened by Great American Restaurant (GAR). The only BBQ spot in town. Walk in. Expect a long line during peak hours, during dinner time. Prime Brisket. Deeeeeeelish. Expensive. $39 a pound. Amazing. Juicy. Moist. Scrumptious. Sauces. Lots to select from. Carolina vinegar-based was my go to. The Texas sauce is good too. Both not sweet. Smashed potatoes with fixings, if you want to carb up and get full for cheap. Docked a star, bring your wallet. Beer. BBQ staple Texas Shiner Bock on draft - pints and pitcher. Spirits. Wine. Available and sodas. Sweets looked good. Visit sister restaurant across the street--Mike's American and in the same plaza sweet treats Best Buns Bakery & Burgers. I'll be back to support this big small business. Locally owned. Can't buy in half pound increments yet. Only 1 pound or .70 pounds if plate to include corned bread. read more

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GAR's new BBQ concept did not disappoint! We initially planned to order the sliced brisket, but they were out and told us we'd have to wait for hours since they only serve it when it's perfectly moist. You can always count on GAR for that level of quality and service! We ended up with the "get smashed" brisket smash (topped with chopped brisket), smoked chicken salad sandwich, chili, and a side of mac & cheese. We decided to sprinkle the chili on top of the smashed potatoes and mac & cheese, and it was a winning combo! The chili was delicious, though a bit on the salty side. The restaurant name "Stupid Good" has a story behind it -- make sure to ask them about it! read more

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Don't know how stupid it was, but it sure was good. Asked 2 people on the way in if it was stupid good and they said yes. Greeted at order counter by very helpful, pleasant young lady explaining all my choices. They have an eclectic playlist, but they had Tems playing when I walked in; surprising since the "cowboy" decor indicated country music to me. Ribs come in your choice of rack: 1/3, 1/4, and whole. I got 4 MEATY bones in my 1/3 rack. Ribs come with their signature sauce, but there are a variety of sauces right at your table. Texas Trails is supposed to be spicy, I didn't find it so. Mac n cheese was pasta shells and lots of cheese. Greens were well-seasoned (with meat!) and delicious. Bread pudding (caramel AND vanilla sauce) was decadent and it is STUPID good! Everything is ala cart and I thought $32 was a bit much for lunch (especially without a drink). There's plenty of seating for a midday lunch crowd, but if this place becomes popular, I can see a long wait for BBQ. read more

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The brisket and pulled pork was pretty decent. I really enjoyed the fries and Cole slaw. The fries had a nice crisp and seasoned well while the Cole slaw was creamy and refreshing to eat from the heavy meats. Price was fair and food came out quickly. A good experience. read more

Heard about the grand opening through email and waited until now to let things die down. We came here on New Year's Day for a late lunch. Stupid Good BBQ is located across the street from Mike's and a few doors down from Best Buns. Parking is plentiful. Walking in at around 2:30 there were open seats but a lot busier than I expected at that time. Not much of a line luckily. We ordered a Chili Mac, a Two Meat Plate with Sliced Brisket and Jalapeño Cheddar Sausage (plate just means comes with cornbread), Sweet Tea, and sides of Collard Greens, Baked Beans, and Fries. We picked our table and they called us up pretty quickly (about 5 minutes). Chili Mac wasn't too bad, good amount of chili and the Mac was decent. The plate was a little underwhelming size wise for $19 but the flavor of the brisket and sausage were good. Both fairly juicy and great smoky flavor. The cornbread was cold and didn't taste like much. The sides were of a good size and both solid, especially the beans. They had a lot of meat in the baked beans. For our second visit, we came on a Sunday around 2 PM and it was even more packed. We were able to secure a three tables next to each other. We tried the ribs and the chili loaded smashed potato. Ribs were very tender and meaty, the potato was decent. Big portion though. The restaurant itself was pretty big and had plenty of seating and they have a bunch of TVs around which is a plus. Both visits were pretty pricey for what we got but it's worth a try. read more

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I'm super picky when it comes to BBQ. Most places either have good meats and bad sauces. Stupid Good has fantastic sauces and it is the best BBQ I've had in Virginia so far. When I first read the reviews for this place, every review mentioned how amazing Justin was. When I walked in, I met the tall young manager and I found out why. He's a true gentleman of southern hospitality. He's charismatic and honest. It's obvious that he loves his job and he loves taking care of his customers. He introduced me to the Kansas City BBQ sauce (That stuff is ridiculously addictive for those of us who like sweet with a little bit of heat), which tastes good on just about everything. I bought a bottle for home use. The spare ribs are my favorite. I've tried their other meats and I always regret it if I don't ask for either a center or end cut of ribs. I think most of the negative reviews here don't realize how amenable this place is to the point where, if you want fattier or less fatty, or anything else, just ask and they'll most likely accommodate you. That's what I do and they always accommodate me. By the way, Autumn and Tori always take great care of me, every time I visit. If you treat them respectfully, you'll have a great experience. They embody the spirit of this place and are always wonderful to be the first people here I see. As for sides, I'm a huge fan of their hand cut fries. And their collard greens are pretty epic, which is impressive since I'm usually not a fan of collard greens. The place is very clean and the people who work here take really good care of both their customers (me!) and their restaurant. The place is very clean. When you come here, there's a short menu as you are coming in with the daily specials. They sell out, so take advantage while they are well stocked. read more

Stupid Good BBQ - One center cut and one end cut spare ribs with hand cut fries and a lemonade. Also with Kansas City BBQ sauce. - Barbeque Near Me - Springfield, Virginia

The staff was friendly, but it was a bit frustrating that I wasn't told an item was no longer on the menu until after I ordered and had to choose a different side. The spare ribs were just okay, nothing memorable but the brisket was actually good and ended up being the highlight of the plate. It was a little fatty, but flavorful. Overall, I'd give Stupid Good BBQ a solid 3 stars. read more

Stupid Good BBQ opened 2 weeks ago in Springfield. You order your food at the counter underneath the chalkboard menu. Ordering and picking up are in the same general area so it made things chaotic since the place was busy. The chopped brisket was smokey, tender and moist. I will definitely order this again. The jalapeño cheddar sausage was good but was not as impressed as the brisket. I saw many people with ribs and they looked very good. The sides were fine just wasn't anything exciting. They do have homemade pickles which we forgot to try. Sad!! We met the manager and he told us the background of the name Stupid Good and its history with a former employee with the Great American Restaurant group. Service was very good for a new restaurant that has only been open 2 weeks. We will be back to try the ribs. read more

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Comfy, family style, date night vibes! The service is phrnomenal. Friendly servers, calm environment. The food. The delicious food! Barbecued meats were tender and juicy. Succulent. Even the fountsin drinks were good. Everyone was raving about the sweet tea! I was not raving about the sides, but everyone else was. Im going to visit this place again and again because i am satisfied. read more

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Hugh disappointment! Way over priced for average bbq. I'm from Memphis and know good bbq. I don't prefer smoked meat.. but was craving bbq. The prices are outrageous for the portions they give you. Times are too hard to pay $23 for literally 2 rib bones (small) and 2 small brisket slices, a side of greens and small piece of cornbread. Ridiculous! Never going back! read more

Pretty decent barbecue. Not the best I've had and certainly not the worst. Brisket was decent and the turkey was surprisingly good. The house BBQ sauce was great but I think the star of the show was the mac and cheese. Will definitely be back. read more

Came in @4pm on a Monday to grab a chopped salad. Country music going with sports on the tube. Service was quick and friendly, excellent! You can never go wrong with a chopped salad from any of the GAR chains. Fresh ingredients and healthy. read more

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