Decent selection of beers on tap, including a house ale. Order your food and drinks at the bar and…read morethey bring it to your table. We shared the nachos, which were good. Excellent prices and a fun place to go. Will definitely be back.

A small version of the small SW Iowa burger chain on the main square in Red Oak…read more I've eaten here twice since moving into a neighboring town a couple of months ago. Prices are pretty good for gourmet burgers. Bith times, I ordered the Grunt Snort Wheeze (awesome name) with fries, and both times I got it to go. I believe a good burger consists of 3 things: a good patty, soft tasty bread that does not fall apart, and well done toppings. Patty: Well cooked, well spiced, no gristle, in proportion with the burger (right size), and tastes great. Bun: Soft but doesn't fall apart with this messy burger. Toppings: Toppings were plentiful and good quality. For this burger, the egg and BBQ were good outside of the burger, much less on it. Fried jalapeños are nice and crispy. I really like the burgers here. My favorite burger in the area remains Crescent Moon's burgers, but that restaurant is a 50 min drive from Red Oak. Bulk Snort is a very worthy place to stop.

I love the new location. I was excited to see that as long as they have the food they were open…read moremuch later than I remember them being when at the previous location I only had the choices of brisket and turkey - not a turkey fan so I had a brisket sandwich - so very good. I can't wait to go back.

I am so glad we stopped at Smokin Barrel Bbq. It's not to far from our home. I asked if they had…read moreany burnt ends, and I was told they did not, but they would have them this coming week..it would be posted on Facebook. I then asked what they recommend and I was told the brisket. So that's what I got and oh my was it good. The meat was flavorful, juicy and just the right amount.my sandwich was served on a rotella roll and I got chips as my side. My husband got the brisket and sausage sandwich with bean and he raved about them. They had 3 bbq sauces: sweet, bourbon and spicy. I had tried all of them, I just preferred the spicy. The owner did bring me 2 burnt ends to try.. and guess what? They were so good, I will be watching and go back on the day they are posted as their special. GREAT JOB Smokin Barrel, you have a new fan and I have my new favorite BBQ restaurant in the Omaha area.

It was all fantastic. It was perfectly cooked according to my husband. It tasted absolutely…read morewonderful to me. The pulled pork was so tender, and the ribs fell off the bone just like they were supposed to. According to my husband, it had the perfect red ring around the rib meat. Being from Kansas City, the barbecue capital of the world, we found the best barbecue in Lincoln, Nebraska. Lol. We almost missed it because we were gonna leave the day before. Now we have a reason to go back to Lincoln, Nebraska.

Haven't had them all but...best BBQ I've had in Nebraska! First off, staff was so friendly and…read morehelpful...felt like being served dinner at an old friend's house. And the food? Come on! So good. Highly recommend the pork belly burnt ends and brisket, and the spicy BBQ sauce is delicious to boot. The sides? Just as good as the meat! I loved the deviled eggs potato salad and mac n cheese. Can't wait to go back!

We had Big O's cater BBQ for a corporate event that served about 180 people. Communication leading…read moreup to the event was clear and incredibly helpful. Day of the event prep, set-up were perfect. And then there was THE FOOD!!!!! We had a large order of 4 meats (brisket, pulled pork, burnt ends, and ribs) and Mac & cheese and beans. It was all so incredibly good! We will all be dreaming of those burnt ends for days. Delicious home made pickles were a really nice touch too! It was all so good that there was almost nothing left to pack up when lunch was over!! We look forward to having Big O's cater for our annual event for many more years.

From the owner: Big O's Backyard BBQ specialized in old school wood fired BBQ. read more

Excellent BBQ! Loved the burnt ends and brisket. The spicy BBQ sauce was great! If we travel…read morethrough again would love to stop.

Best tender and flavorful brisket. Baked beans were tangy and spicy . Would eat there againread more

The best barbeque in nebraska isn't in Omaha or Lincoln. it's right here in Neb, City on Arbor Day…read moreFarms property! I've had everyone in my family come try it and they LOVED it! My FIL works in the meat industry and he was very impressed! We stopped in on Mothers Day and it was the perfect treat for us. Complemented with a Saro cider. Chefs kiss!

Porters is great if you're hungry at Arbor Day Farm. They are about the only non sweet food you can…read moreget there unless there are food trucks. The lines are long and slow. There is ample outdoor seating which is super nice on a beautiful day. The Mac & Cheese was pretty middle of the road and my husband got the bbq and was underwhelmed.

I've had the opportunity to try Porky Butts a couple of different ways. My family and I decided to…read moredo dinner one night so we all met up at Porky Butts. Their menu is vast and full of variety and I felt myself feeling nervous attempting to decide. Luckily, my sister and brother in law had the idea of ordering several items on one of their platters. I thought this was the perfect way to feed 6 people. I believe we got a few other things along with it, like the potato salad, an order of just burnt ends and an extra order of corn bread. There was something for everyone! We got to try their BBQ chicken and turkey as well as some pulled pork and ribs. I was happily impressed. I also loved how clean the restaurant and bathrooms were. There was ample staff around to bring out the meals, pick up some plates that were empty, and refill waters. Just recently, my workplace catered Porky Butts BBQ for our meal for inventory. They brought all the food, and napkin dispenser, utensils, and plates along with enough staff to set up and serve for 4 hours. The staff were genuinely kind, polite, and professional. Greeting each employee as they came into the breakroom and were excited to serve us. It was such a delight. The food was just as delicious as when I tried it in the restaurant. We got to choose from beans, corn bread, pulled pork, sliced BBQ chicken, and mac and cheese. They had buns available if you wanted to eat the pork or chicken as a sandwich and several different BBQ sauces to add on if you chose. They also had butter and honey packets for the bread. Just like my visit at the restaurant I was impressed and so full by the time I finished my meal. Porky Butts is a proven winner!! I'd definitely visit their restaurant again soon and if I need anything catered, I'll absolutely think about Porky Butts!

I was salivating over pictures of ribs online recently, and went in search of something delicious…read morein Omaha as I have yet to be able to cook bbq properly myself. I headed to Porky Butts after reading rave reviews. I bought the Family Platter, said to feed 2-3. I can see that. It seems like a lot of food. A half-rack of ribs is plenty for a small family to try when it comes with 1/3 lb. each of two more meats. My go-to is pulled pork, and just to be different, I made this dinner a pork-a-pallooza by choosing smoked ham as the second meat. The ribs are really good -- the meat comes off the bone easily and has great flavor. The pulled pork was disappointing, though. It seemed really wet, and not from sauce. Like overcooked, too much steam, maybe? Who know. But the ham! OMG, the surprise entry in this extravaganza was soooo delicious! Not too smoky, not overly salty, tender and, dare I say, worthy of being a main selection when I come back! Two large containers of sides were both great. The beans were saucy, smoky, and filled with threads of, I dont know, brisket? The mac and cheese was flavorful and very creamy. I didnt want to wait for dinner after my first taste test! Cornbread is moist and delicious and that's before any butter or honey. Folks behind the counter were quick and friendly (it was a to-go order). And even at 2 in the afternoon tables were populated and carryout was hopping. As for carryout, I wonder why the sauce containers are so tiny. Be loud -- be proud, and use less plastic with a single container that hold three of those tiny ones. And that pulled pork, it made a good sandwich, but it wasnt A+ I will be back though. The variety of sides looks amazing and the sandwiches were very enticing!

Friendly folks and tasty good food. Second time stopping here when I have been in town and it did…read morenot disappoint. Got the Friday night special, rib dinner for a very affordable $12, 1/4 rack ribs with two sides. Sides were baked beans which were sweet and soft and creamy coleslaw. Perfect combination. If you find yourself in Central Iowa, add this local BBQ joint to your list!

Bett & Bev's BBQ in Jefferson is a fam fav. Occasionally, on Friday nights they do their smoked…read moreprime rib special, and when we found out today was a prime rib day, we changed our dinner plans and headed that way. The crust on this prime rib is similar to a caramelized rack of ribs, and makes you want more of that sweet flavor. Their brown gravy is a favorite of ours as well, and we had to get a side of it just to have some. THEN decided it was so good we got an order of mashed potatoes and gravy, even though we were stuffed. Coleslaw and baked beans were great sides. Limited hours, so check online before going, but definitely give them a go! Also, they sell their racks of ribs double wrapped, which freeze well (we have 4 sitting at home in our freezer right now)!! -- at Bett & Bev's BBQ.

In short, it's the best BBQ I've had in Lincoln…read more I was concerned because my food was on the tray ready for me as soon as I swiped my debit card. I had the Double Barrel (brisket and pulled pork) sandwich and the cornbread. Wow, it was great! The Spicy BBQ sauce was phenomenal, as was the sweet BBQ sauce. I'm not a mustard guy so it's the one I didn't try. I will DEFINITELY be back to try out more of the menu.

Stopped at Mulberry BBQ and tried their special -- a pulled pork sandwich with a side and drink…read more The pulled pork was tender, flavorful, and they definitely didn't skimp on the meat! I chose the jalapeño cream corn for my side, and it was delicious--creamy with just the right amount of jalapeño flavor. Everything tasted fresh and hit the spot. Would definitely order this again!