How is this even possible? It's a store front middle of nowhere WI and they dish out the best Q in…read morethe Midwest! I went with the sampler and every single protein on the plate was crazy good. Sauce? Damn, that was solid too! Why cant this place be closer to home in AZ ? Well worth the visit and great value!

This is seriously good BBQ. The building is simple and suited well to a casual lunch or dinner, but…read morethe food is outstanding. Every aspect of the Smoked Cue'ban was clearly made with care and arranged intentionally, which is way beyond what I'd expect from a quick sandwich for lunch. The bread was perfectly toasted, the pulled pork was stacked high and piled on neatly, the pickles maintained some crunch and weren't soggy, the Swiss was melty and cheese-pull ready, the fries were fresh... I was even approached to check on how the meal was. I don't think you'll find a better BBQ restaurant anywhere around here. Fantastic meal and very high quality, I'd order this for catering sometime too.

Service was great…read more Food was okay. Steak was overcooked but they were slammed so I didn't send it back. I even ordered it a level lower than normal so I could send it back if it was underdone. Fries were good but very salty. Salad was good but they give a very very scant amount of dressing and I don't use much. Place is NOISY. Very loud. Every sound echoes and bounces off the walls and floor and is deafening. Overall we will try it again.

We're here again, and we brought a couple more friends along. We like this place, but it can be hit…read moreor miss with some of the food items. We started with the Smoked Peaches and Brie appetizer. We had it last time, and it was just as good this time. They could improve it by increasing the number of crostini from six to eight. There's plenty of peaches and Brie, but not quite enough crostini to go with them. I tell people that I absolutely love the brisket, so that's what I got again. The Brisket Sandwich is consistently good. The others ordered the Salmon Bowl, Pulled Pork Sandwich, and Baby Back Ribs. Everyone loved what they got, with the exception of the ribs. They were so tough that you could barely cut them. The person who ordered them didn't want to make a fuss but was clearly frustrated. It wasn't until the end of the meal that we mentioned the problem to our server. Next time, an item like that needs to be sent back. That would make for happier customers and a better-informed kitchen staff. I'll keep coming back for the brisket. :)

The new restaurant area is wonderful. Looks to be a great place before or after a round at Erin…read moreHills Golf Course. The food is amazing. We had Andy and team Carter our wedding nearly 5 years ago. The staff is amazing and very attentive. Defiant a great place to go. We need to look at summer Friday night tacos again from there.

Outstanding food. Brisket, chicken, pork, the sides...all top notch. I've had barbecue in Texas,…read moreKansas City, Memphis, and the Carolina's. But just found the best is in this beautiful part of Wisconsin.

Was looking for a locally owned place for food and beverages after a wonderful round of golf at…read moreWashington County so asked the pro shop staff for their recommendations. Luckily for us they recommended Bilda's Friess Lake Pub. What an awesome place. Small, friendly, with a large selection of beers to choose from, and our food was outstanding. Were immediately told by other customers (obviously regulars) that we had to have the smoked wings. Great call. They were perfect. Very casual place. Nothing fancy but very comfortable. Have a great outside area also where they have bands and comfortably host large groups (a large group of local teachers were there celebrating the last day of school). Highly recommend

Stopped in for another meal…read more Food: The food was excellent. They have eleven different sliders, so we ordered four different ones, along with a side of the haystack onion rings. Service: There was an issue with our order. Apparently, it did not "print" back in the kitchen. We ended up waiting an additional 20 minutes before someone figured out what had happened. They acknowledged the mistake, apologized, and comped our drinks. Atmosphere: They now have outdoor entertainment every evening, and there is plenty of seating to choose from. The traffic around the roundabout intersection can get noisy, but I think they simply turn up the volume to compensate. A good spot for smoked meats and other sandwiches.

Ordered the cod fish fry - breaded coating was under cooked. The salad bar was nice if you like…read more"rabbit" lettuce, no iceberg lettuce. The coleslaw was inedible it had a dill flavoring, which was inedible. Service was good, seated immediately. Traditional WI bar on Friday night. Ribs were very well prepared and nice portion. Nice people, just average fish fry (breaded cod) and do not order the dill Cole slaw...

Pros: - Nice staff -…read moreGreat service - Great food...try the ribs and brisket egg rolls!!! - BBQ Sauce...they make and sell their own sauce and the traditional sauce and mustard sauces were our favs. - Very reasonable prices for the quality of food. Cons: - Corn bread, which was highly touted, was underwhelming...I'd sub it with a different side. - Pulled pork was a little tasteless, but this might be due to the fact that the other meats we tried were so good. We were looking to try something different and after looking around on Yelp we settled on Boondocks. We went on a Saturday afternoon and were pretty surprised to find that it was mostly empty, although they had a ton of people working. We were promptly seated by the hostess after being warmly greeted and ordered a few drinks. We were meeting some friends so we ordered the brisket egg rolls and an appetizer to get us started. When they were delivered our waitress, who was really nice, gave a quick rundown of the different BBQ sauce options and we were off. The egg rolls were amazing, crispy wonton wrapper filled with smoked brisket and cheddar cheese and a touch of BBQ sauce. We tried all of the BBQ sauces, with the winner being their regular BBQ mixed with a little bit of the mustard BBQ sauce. These were awesome and we ended up saving one, which was hard, for our friends to try out when they arrived. When our friends got there we decided to order 2 of the sampler platters so that we could get a good benchmark. The sampler came with 4 sides so we went with seasoned fries, mac n cheese, brussel sprouts, and potato salad. The other things that were included in the sampler were corn bread, ribs, brisket, and pulled pork. The ribs were phenomenal and I would definitely just order these stand alone next time. The brisket was also very tasty. The pulled pork was average, in my opinion, so I am counting that as a miss. The sides were all good, with the exception of the corn bread. I though that it was under cooked and didn't match the hype. Overall a killer late lunch/early dinner and this would have probably been a 5* review if I had just ordered the ribs with the seasoned fries and subbed the corn bread with any other side that we tried. We will definitely be back.

Tri tip, baked beans and collards are FANTASTIC!. Friendly, personable and fast service.read more

Stay with me, it gets good! The shop popped up on a random 'BBQ near me search' about two weeks…read moreago. Kept them in mind and looked them up again this week. Saw that they were opened on Saturdays and decided to drive by in my way to the store and they were opened (Wednesdays and Saturdays 11-7). Proceeded to the store and upon walking out, you could smell the smoker from there! Upon pulling up and walking in, you are welcomed by the smell of smoked meats but not too over bearing, just right. The place is clean and well organized and I was greeted by the owner with a friendly smile. After a little conversation, I decided to go with 'the deuce' (2 meats and sides). I chose the tri-tip and pulled pork, greens and potato salad. Also the banana pudding! None of this disappointed in any way. stud Tri-tip was smokey and moist, the pulled pork just right, very little sauce needed. I tried some out of curiosity and was pleasantly surprised how well it complimented the meat. The sides were fresh and seasoned quite well. Lastly, the banana pudding was delicious. Nothing about this meal disappointed. If you like brisket, go with the tri-tip! Easy transition and it is the best of both worlds for brisket (mostly lean with some marbling). Definitely will be coming back to try everything else on the menu! This is a must if you like good BBQ!

Only reason why I didn't give a 5 was that the food was just mediocre. No real flavor to the meats…read more The host I believe his name was Oliver- SUCH a sweet, engaging soul. For being a host, he went above and beyond explaining what is on the different menus he handed us. It is rare that nowadays you get more than a hello how are you- from hosts. We had an AMAZING server-her name was Carrissa (on the check) but she has a nickname she goes by instead I think it was Dea or something... She took the time to answer any and all questions we had, told us all about the menu and was EXTREMELY personable. It is not often these days you find a server who enjoys their job. (I work in the service industry as well-so I ALWAYS appreciate finding GOOD servers) We really connected with her and had amazing service! The food wasnt terrible-but not something I would go back for. The brisket was a tad dry and flavorless. The turkey was good. Mac and cheese was horrible. My husband said the peach cobbler was great. All over feel of the place was good, clean and people that worked there all seemed to be friendly.

Parker John's is beautifully situated along the river's edge in Sheboygan, with a fantastic view…read moreand plenty of seating both inside and outside. The menu is jam-packed with delicious options, and our group had a hard time narrowing down our selections! We started by sharing the traditional mild Buffalo wings, burnt ends, and armadillo eggs. The wings were huge, meaty, and packed with an amazing smoked flavor. The burnt ends were incredibly tender, falling apart and practically melting like butter in your mouth. Amazingly, I still had room for the turkey Reuben with waffle fries. It was an interesting twist and a slightly healthier alternative to a traditional Reuben. They also offered a great selection of local beers on tap. Our waiter was extremely friendly and helpful as we worked our way through the extensive menu. We loved everything about this place and would highly recommend it to anyone visiting Sheboygan!

The food is superb here compared to Franklin location. You have to enjoy smelling like smoke…read morethough. This has been a every week thing since we discovered it a year and a half ago. We must have tried everything on the menu. The highlights the FULL RACK OF RIBS 20 OUT OF 10 Way to go Anthony. My favorite is Nachos with pulled pork. Mr and I hands down though can't get enough of the loaded spud. The staff is super friendly. They let you sample items. The seating is basic, but it is Cafe style with tables and chairs or booths for 4 people. They serve Pepsi products which is a negative in my opinion. A good ice cold Coke is more fitting. Give them a try you won't be disappointed.

Some of the worst bbq I've ever had in my life. The highlight was average hot link, potato salad…read morethat taste store bought and a half-a** brisket sandwich that makes Buc-ee's brisket sandwich look like Michelin Star. They delivered the dryest brisket that looked like elephant ankles directly from the flat, no round to be found and the chicken was dryer than middle east sand. If you ever had just ok bbq, you will understand my displeasure. I threw the rest of the plate in the trash and 2 bites of the brisket even sauce couldn't save. Hard pass. Never again.

First time trying this restaurant and based on our experience we will definitely be back. Our…read moreserver was excellent; attentive without being bothersome. He was also friendly, professional, and cared about our experience. We tried their Rib platter, which included a full rack of ribs with a cornbread muffin and 2 sides. I tried their Mac & cheese and maple bacon glazed baby bakers, and the Texan Beef Brisket Platter with a cornbread muffin and 2 sides. My wife ordered the maple bacon glazed baby bakers, and bourbon glazed carrot pearls. Let me say that everything was very good to great. The ribs were just a little overdone which made them a little dry. But they had good flavor were fall off the bone. The brisket was excellent! My wife said it was some of the best she's had. She also really enjoyed the bourbon glazed carrot pearls as I did the Mac & cheese. The maple bacon glazed baby bakers were good but you really didn't test the glaze like you did with the carrots. The cornbread muffins were good but also a little dry. The ambiance was nice and comfortable with a mix of high top and regular height tables. They also have a beautiful deck, which also had both types of tables, and outdoor bar. For those enjoying the lake they have a dock.

Many thanks for a lovely afternoon on the deck with "L" as our waitress!…read more We ordered two appetizers: poppers and the burnt ends rib tips. Both were delish and to be highly recommended. Our service was excellent with endless refills of water & soft drinks. While I can't speak to the other reviews that experienced less than excellent service, we were warmly welcomed from the instant we walked in by the host, kind & friendly wait staff service, and multiple good byes & ride safe as we departed (all by persons other than "L"). More could not be expected. Thank you! :-) Caveat: credit card fee of 2.8% so consider bringing cash. Thank you, Patrick Shaughnessy Chicago, IL

Joe Mama's is one of those places that just has that perfect small-town Wisconsin feel. We've been…read morestopping in for years, often on the motorcycle, and it never disappoints. The service is always friendly, welcoming, and consistently fabulous, and the atmosphere makes you feel like you're part of the community. We love supporting a local place that truly gives back to and cares about its community. Whether we're stopping in for a bite, a drink, or just enjoying the vibe, Joe Mama's always feels like home. Here's to many more motorcycle stops and great memories! -Erin

last minute decision on where to eat. Nothing came to mind, so we came to Joe Mama's which has…read morealways been a great experience. This time we got a Gyro Flatbread, the California Club Burger, and the Vanilla cake for dessert. As usual, everything came out quickly. The burger was done right, medium rare, the haystack onion rings were hot and plentiful. The gyro flatbread tasted just like a gyro, just on flabread (duh!). Another very good meal. Definiately a go to place when you are undecided.