Ohhhh, baby. This place is GOOD!…read more Upon learning that my local smokehouse had permanently closed, I went on a hunt for BBQ joints near my husband's job so he could pick up some take-out on his way home. Locale BBQ Post fit the bill. We called early to order ribs and sides, and by 1:15 they were already sold out of jalapeno creamed corn. So, we ordered a rack of ribs (to share), a side of mac and cheese, some cole slaw, and the meal came with a piece of cornbread. Everything I ate was awesome. The ribs were extremely tender and fell right off the bone. With a little sauce, they were perfection. The cornbread was also incredible. It was a little dry for my liking, but the sweet butter that came with it soaked right into the bread and made it taste incredible. The macaroni and cheese was pretty plain, but with a little crushed black pepper, it turned into magic. Even the cole slaw was good - and I am not a big cole slaw person. I finished my meal and was absolutely stuffed to the brim, and purely content. I will absolutely be eating here again!!

It pains me to give a negative review, especially since I've been wanting to check them out since…read morethe day they opened few years back. Service - wow could you be more indifferent? I came in hoping to be steered towards maybe some of their fast moving items or popular items, but no. I said I'm not sure what to get, and the gentleman walked away to go back to doing whatever he was doing. I ended up going with the 1/2 brisket. Hold on, ill be right back, I need to get a hunk of brisket out from my teeth. Phew! Ok back to my review. I was then asked what sauce I wanted. Since they have their own sauces, I wasn't sure which one to get so I asked for a recommendation and told the second guy I like sweet and spicy. So he grudgingly pointed to the list. Food - was really really really hoping the food would be amazing. Bc all they do is bbq, right? Boy was I off. Brisket was tougher than leather. How would you even serve this to someone? The strips cut were rock solid... dont even try to sell me that this is how brisket is supposed to be!!! Btw im struggling to finish this meal mainly bc it wasnr cheap and its food,, and i dont waste.. i might have to call my dentist after this struggle.. Their slaw was good and crunchy, hence the extra star. I'm good, ill stick to some of the other bbq places in wilmington. Food and service don't make me want to give them another shot. But you should give them a try, i hope your experience is better than that of mine.

This place was recommended on Eater. It's the first place we've gone to from an Eater that we were…read moredisappointed in. There is duck bowling, which means they're small balls and pins, but they're only four lanes, so if you don't make a reservation, you won't be able to bowl. The families that were playing were enjoying themselves. I would come here to bowl and have specific, easy-to-make drinks. We grabbed seats at the bar because the restaurant seemed full, and sports were on the TVs. The bar seats were comfy, with backs on them, and there was a bar to rest your foot. It took a minute to get service, as it seems the bartender is the only one for the whole place. Maybe they need another bartender when the bowling alley and restaurant are both complete. I had an espresso martini, which was too sweet for me. My husband had a mule and thought it was good. My second drink was a tall Titos vodka soda. The bartender informed us that the menu changes on Tuesday, so they have no more crab, which is what I wanted. I was going to order the crab dip and the seafood mac & cheese. We pivoted to fried green tomatoes that were a little too breaded and cooked for me, but the sauce was good. We did get the seafood mac & cheese, but it did not have much shrimp on it. The shells were overcooked and combined, so you had to separate them and cover them in sauce, or the bite didn't have enough flavor. Also, the cheese sauce was a little soupy.

If you are looking for an activity with food and drinks, this is your place. This is the first time…read moreI bowled with duckpins (the pins are attached to a string and they are smaller). So the bowling balls are also smaller. There's just a glitch with the pins where once in a while they may get tangled in each other but the attendants fixes it promptly. The place has a nice size bar and restaurant along side the bowling area. You can also order/eat food and drinks while you bowl. This spot is perfect for everyone: family fun, girls hang out, date night, group activity. I definitely will recommend

***NEW LOCATION*** Inside Mount Vernon Marketplace…read more This is @smoqnmeat "Home of the Meat Slingers"...Where they slang that meat! And baby, let me tell you... Just as much as they were slanging it, me and @cousinkim_ was taking it! The service was amazing and it's inside the MV Marketplace which is perfect for family, friends, or a solo date! Here's what we had: -Slow cooked ribs w/ 3 different sauce options (Mothers, Bourbon, Nashville Hot) The Bourbon was my FAVORITE! -Rib tips -Brisket -Mac bowls (Bowl of GOOD mac and cheese topped with your choice of meat) -Pulled pork -Pulled chicken -Baked Beans (Sweet like I like'em) Y'all when I tell you this food was Head on over to @smoqnmeat inside of @mountvernonmarketplace and tell them Dani sent ya! Grand opening is Saturday, January 6!!! #baltimorefoodblog #baltimorefoodie #baltimorefoodfinder #baltimorerestautants #eatmorebmore #charmcityfood #charmcityeats #dmvfoodfinder #dmvfoodie #dmveats #dmvrestaurants #eastcoasteats #marylandeats #blackgirlblogger #blackgirleats #baltimorebrunch #baltimoredinner #baltimorebreakfast #newfoodfinds #boujieblackgirl #wherewebouttoeatat #bmorecity #bmorecityfood #bmorecountyfood #baltimorebbq

Ordered the brisket sandwich complete trash not even going to eat it…read more Meat is tough and not seasoned at all There was so much bbq sauce added (also not good) that the bun dissolved Fries where extremely salty It wasnt busy so no reason for the poor food quality would not waste my money here again

So far i gave tried his pulled pork which is top tier! His ribs are very good some of the best I…read moregave had in the Area. His Jerk chicken was very good but it was the end of the day and I was last customer, so i will gave to try earlier. Im looking forward to catching him for brisket on a Friday.! Great service, super nice and friendly guy. This is the tupe of spot i like getting my bbq from. Great sauce too

One of the nicest people that you will ever meet the food is delicious always especially for the…read moreprice. Russell's is a must.

Best BBQ in middletown dare i say Delaware. Great pricing big portions and the staff is super…read morefriendly.

This spot is hands down one of the best BBQ joints I've been to in a long time. We ordered pulled…read morepork and brisket sandwiches, ribs, macaroni salad, and potato salad. The ribs were my absolute favorite--delicious, tender, and flavorful without needing any sauce. I added sauce just for fun and fell in love with both the Carolina and Mild sauces (light and not too thick). The sweet sauce was okay, but the only item I couldn't eat was the potato salad. I liked the ribs so much that I went back 10 minutes later to grab an entire slab (I had only ordered three to start). The owner and the young lady at the register were friendly, and the restaurant was clean. While waiting for my food, I couldn't help but chuckle at the "thy shalt" and "thy shalt not" signs on the walls--definitely gave off a military or law enforcement vibe. This is officially my new go-to spot for ribs. The place is small with limited seating, but I'm perfectly happy eating in my car. It's worth the 90-minute drive for great BBQ. I'm so glad I stumbled upon this gem--they even offer catering!

Good meat but I for $26 I got the end of the beef rib. More fat than meat and when I order ribs, I…read moreexpect to eat off the bone. Great sauce but poor cut of meat

The Pulled Pork is delicious. Great flavor not over seasoned. The Collard Greens and Macaroni and…read moreCheese were good too. Nice staff and prompt friendly service. I'll be back !

Maybe I was here on an off day. Ordered the 1/4 chicken dark and the brisket with a side of collard…read moregreens for lunch. Brisket had far more fat than meat, and the chicken was so dry it was almost inedible. Had to smother it in bbq sauce just to get it down. Very disappointed. Given the billboard signs touting "award-winning" bbq, I was expecting a lot better.

I really, really wanted this to be better BBQ. For Delaware, I'm sure it's great, but as a Texan,…read moreit doesn't come close. Great service, we were greeted and sat quickly, though it was mid afternoon so not very busy. We decided to get a few combos and sample a little of everything: Ribs & sausage with a side of slaw Brisket & pulled pork with a side of beans & rice The table had 3 sauce options: Filthy Hot (which wasn't), Classic and Carolina (the most flavor but very liquid). The ribs weren't fall off the bone but were tender, and with a good smoke ring. The sausage tasted more Amish style than Texas, not bad. The brisket was dry & flavorless, and the pulled pork, while moist, needed more smoke and seasoning. The slaw was under seasoned and underdressed (which was surprising) but a little Carolina sauce got it right. Overall, so-so, which makes me sad because I LOVE good TX bbq. I had hoped for a little Texas taste of home but it was a miss for me.

Excellent food and service and the hostess was just amazing and helpful…read more I will return and the new summer menu is exceptional

I generally don't give 4/5's, and I was reluctant after I sat at the bar for a good 10 minutes and…read morenone of the bartenders paid me any attention. (I actually thought about walking out). Instead, I allowed patience to prevail....I ordered their wings. They looked different than your average wings, so I figured give it a try. They were/are absolutely heavenly. Not sure what they do with them. They don't seem fried, but they are HUGE, succulent, and served with a big pepper and onions, two of my best friends. The wings came out hot, and they were so plentiful, I had to box my order because I was full. (Okay, I filled up on beer. Shoot me. I love beer, and their tap prices are so low compared to NYC). I also ordered fries, and I'll be damn, they were great as well. 4/5 experience. There was a male bartender who was clearly caught up in himself and I could tell he felt like I was competition and he completely ignored me. Cool. No problem. I was able to gain help from a really nice female bartender who waited on me despite dude's responsibility at my section of the bar. I'll definitely come back when traveling through Delaware. Sorry that Nordstrom is now closed. But, this spot is super solid. They have plenty of monitors. My only issue is that I walked in on a sunny July day at 6:00PM and the inside is so dark, it took about 15 minutes for my eyes to adjust. Cool spot. I'd bring a casual date or partner while passing through on I-95. Now that Nordstrom is closed, I have a good reason to stop by. The bang for the buck is amazing in today's age.