We had the pleasure of meeting Chase, the owner/operator of Utica BBQ. He puts a lot into his work and it shows. The food was delicious along with an excellent presentation. Quaint establishment that offers very good BBQ. The wings were the hit of the night. They are brined, smoked then flashed fried to an awesome finish. We will be back. read more

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This is not a 5/5, it's a 10/5! The chef absolutely loves what he does and it's obvious. Food is amazing, great laid back atmosphere. Chef delivered the food and answers questions. Just all all around great experience ending with a visit with Pork Chop! read more

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Fantastic food and run by the most amazing guy! You MUST check this place out and do the 5 course tasting menu. It will not disappoint. Say hi to pork chop the dog too!! read more

Owner and chef is hilariously honest and helpful The sticky ribs are where it's at!!! Wish I got the full rack instead of the mix. The other ribs were good with a slight spice but sticky.....oh yeah. One of the best cornbreads I've had, the smoked blackberry jam cheesecake was delicious and soft, and the salt potatoes while maybe need a slight more salt were buttery and delicious!!! Great little seating area, I will be bringing my gf back for dinner for sure!! Oh and they have a great craft soda selection!! read more

We were greeted with a huge smile and welcomed like neighbors into the cozy and well decorated dining area. It's been a while since I met a pit master who puts so much passion into his food (check the plating Pics). Chance uses flavors that blend together masterfully and are the perfect balance of smoke,sweet, and savory., Street corn - phenomenal The ribs (some with peanuts)/ incredibly moist and subtly sweet. You can taste the cherrywood smoke which plays great against the sauce. Cornbread, great blending of flavors Pulled pork. Sweet, moist, well done Fingerling potatoes. Crispy and a great bite. Flavor in each forkful Macaroni and cheese, savory and cheesy.. nailed it Chicken and ribs. Outstanding Do yourself a favor and come visit, this place is definitely in the hidden gems category and I'm eagerly looking forward to a return visit. read more

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Chef Chase does an AMAZING job as a one man show!! We literally found this place one night while driving around lost out of our minds. Everyone in the car at once said "Oh my God that smells amazing!" And we pulled over to get the name so we could come back during business hours. I'm so happy we got lost! It was a feast! Chase's family style presentation and the food's presentation was incredible. It was really art. It's a small bar converted into the best gem in Utica. I don't really like street corn but I had 2 of his...it was the best corn I've ever had and the rest didn't disappoint. We all fought over everything it was so good! I truly feel that it was the best meal we had in our 10 days in Utica. read more

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The food was so delicious! Honestly my only complaint is how quickly the price added up. We asked for water, and got bottles, not tap water, ka-ching $7.50. The side of mac was listed as $6 but charged $8. $16 for sticky ribs, totally worth it. $15 for three rib tip tacos sounded steep, but they were so full of meat, also worth it. $10 for three pieces of cornbread is too much even thought it's some of the best cornbread I've had. Somehow we got out the door paying over $70 for three of us. We ate it all, except for a little of the mac and cheese. I would absolutely go back and would recommend, but I would order differently the next time. This place is a one man show, but was not busy when we went. Food came out quickly. read more

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I finally made it. And it was awesome. I'll be back soon. Very clean, and organized. Chase clearly takes pride in his work

We stopped in for dinner on a recommendation from a local. It is a little hole in the wall spot, but WOW! What a great dining experience. This is not your typical barbecue place. We did the "tasting menu", and each course brought a carefully crafted culinary flavor explosion. HIGHLY recommended! Bonus tip: They have a huge selection of craft sodas. Try the Triple XXX root beer. read more

This place was recommended by my husband's co-worker, ITS AMAZING!!! We got the "Tasting menu", at $45 you get to taste everything on the menu PLUS more. He has such unique sides like fried shishita peppers with a yogurt sauce dusted with dehydrated pork belly powder, amazing, the Korean sticky ribs were fantastic with the combination of flavors that he adds (pic added). I just can't say enough about all of the food. read more

Utica BBQ - Sticky Ribs Korean Style - Barbeque Near Me - Utica, New York

We attended the RomanceNY book conference and one of the authors recommended this place for dinner. Amazing food and Chance is very personable in addition to being a fantastic chef. We left very full and extremely happy. read more

What an amazing experience- from the moment you walk in the door you feel at home. The sweet smell of the Smokey flavors envelope you in to a state of relaxation, allowing you to settle down for some home cooking. The presentation of the dishes is exceedingly only by the craft of the meals, meticulously planned to hit on multiple flavor palates, each one hitting in the right way. Corn bread, pretzels, wings to start were met by our guests (26 people) with utter surprise. The level of sophistication each of these dishes provided for such a big group was met with equal surprise and gratification by my party. As we moved in to the main course, we chatted with the Owner and his father, both of whom are engaging. Chance told us about how he was inspired to open this restaurant and how much it means to him to work alongside his dad. The two were helpful yet did not interfere in our party's experience. As for the food in the main course, it some how went to another flavor level. Ribs, brisket, pulled pork - each with its own outstanding level of Smokey/sweet levels. If you are looking for a group outing, reach out early, trust the process, and be ready to be impressed- this is REAL BBQ! read more

Great food and service. I've recommended to everyone I've talked to. I'll definitely be back!

Utica BBQ was a great experience and even better food. The owner/chef/waiter was awesome and the pulled pork and corn bread was delicious. The restaurant is a perfect size, quaint and cozy and if I lived here, it would be a staple and my father and I would be there all of the time and be considered to be like Norm in Cheers. I highly recommend this place to anyone, locals and those who are traveling. read more

I got a chance to try several dishes last weekend. There are quite a few BBQ places around Utica, but in my opinion, having an actual outdoor smoker ‍ takes the cake... thats rare. We tried most of the main items on the menu and they were ALL delicious. You can TASTE how much intention and attention goes into crafting these dishes . Food with this type of finesse is definitely needed in this area. The owner was funny and energetic and the dining room is petite and comforting. It feels small and homey but with bbq that is classic but also modern . Everything was individually great, my stand out favorites are the Korean barbecue ribs they have peanuts sprinkled on top, a carot vinaigrette slaw & Bring together several flavors. He was definitely going for Unami here.. The beans are fantastic they are the perfect sweetness, and the cornbread as well. The pulled pork mashed potato might have been my top fave. read more

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I'm not sure where to begin so I'll start with this, I can not recommend this place enough. I travel and eat out ALOT. I almost never post a review for anywhere I go but after I was two plates in, I knew this place deserved a review. The service was phenomenal. The owner / chef came out and explained each meal. The plating was better than you could imagine for a small bbq spot. As for the food, the pictures speak for themselves. Every dish I had (6 total) was unbelievable. I couldn't tell you what was my favorite so I'd say just order the whole menu. Again, I can't recommend this place enough. I know I'll be back here any time I pass through Utica. read more

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I'm sharing my catering experience with Utica BBQ to help others avoid the frustrating situation we encountered. Over the summer, I hired Chance at Utica BBQ to cater a party, specifically because he assured me that he would handle not only the food but also the delivery, buffet setup, and breakdown--allowing us, as the hosts, to fully enjoy the event without stress. Unfortunately, that was far from what happened. Chance was scheduled to arrive by 11:00 AM with the food and all necessary banquet supplies (tables, linens, warmers, etc.) for our 12:00 PM party start time. By 11:15 AM, I had not heard from him. Multiple texts and calls went unanswered. When he finally returned my call at 11:30 AM, he informed me that not only was the food not fully prepared, but he also had no one available to deliver it. This left my husband and me scrambling to pick up part of the order while he finished cooking the rest, promising to deliver it later. We ended up setting up everything ourselves--tables, linens, warmers, and the buffet--as guests were arriving. Some of our guests even helped us, which was exactly the stressful situation I had wanted to avoid by hiring full-service catering. To make matters worse, the vegetable trays I paid for were never provided. After the event, I repeatedly reached out via phone, text, Facebook messages, and even comments on his posts, requesting a partial refund for the services and items that were not delivered. It took multiple attempts to even get a response, and when I finally did, I was met with confrontation rather than accountability. Instead of issuing a refund, he only offered to "comp" a meal for me in the future--an offer I have no interest in accepting. Based on this experience, I cannot recommend Utica BBQ for catering. I had only heard about similar negative experiences after my event. If known, I would have chosen a different caterer. read more

A little off the beaten path, we "stumbled" upon this place from it's outstanding Yelp reviews! We were NOT disappointed!! We were warmly greeted by the chef/waiter/does-it-all man in charge. The place is small and cozy, but our party of ten was comfortably accommodated. We were served up generous tastings, served family-style, each one introduced with a description of ingredients and the vibe targeted. Everything was fabulous!! I cannot remember the names of all the dishes, but we were served corn bread, smoked Gouda dip with chips, Korean sticky ribs, street tacos, chicken nuggets and French fries for the kids, smoked chicken, Cole slaw, salt potatoes, pulled pork, two variations of macaroni and cheese, baked beans, and brisket. Each item was prepared with his own delicious "take" on herbs, spices and on-premise smoke. Everything was served hot and fresh and beautifully plated. The place was clean and sweetly-decorated for the holidays. Prices were not out-of-line considering the variety and abundance of food and care taken in the preparation and service. We can't wait to go back!! read more

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Great service! Very friendly owner. Food was delicious! I had the sticky ribs and cornbread. I wanted more but was too full! The interior design is neat too, all custom. read more

Insert expletive here. Super moist fall apart lick your fingers ribs. Not sickly gooey sweet, but perfect. Best play on a quesadilla that I have ever put into my mouth. All scratch made, the chef will talk your ear off about what he has in it. Lots of love, lots of heart. Well worth the cost. Good selection of specialty sodas. read more

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Was sad when Boneyard BBQ closed. This gem opened up in the old Boneyard location on Roosevelt. I have been in twice now and have experienced both dine in and to go. Restaurant underwent a huge make over and now is lighter and airier more conducive to family dining. Have heard a lot about the Korean Ribs but have not tried them What makes this place great is the family atmosphere and wonderful and friendly service from the family who purchased this business. Very warm and welcoming. The regular ribs were amazing and loved the salt potatoes would have preferred less BBQ sauce on sandwich especially for to go as sandwich was soggy but looking forward to checking out more of their food. Would recommend this restaurant for a great meal !!! read more

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The tasting menu was delicious. Everything on the menu was made fresh to order, had amazing flavor, and was fantastic. The ribs fell off the bone they were so tender. The beans were sweet and tangy. The cornbread and brown butter was the best I've had and the pulled pork was so flavorful. I highly recommend this place!! read more

First of all it's actually nice to go to a local restaurant where the owner and staff are super friendly. Owner was a professional chef and takes his craft seriously and it shows in the food. The wings are AMAZING and our family knows wings. They won Best of NY 3 times in a row and it's no surprise. The pulled pork sandwich is huge and leaves you full and wanting to slip a hand in the pants Married With Children Style and take a nap! Go support this local bbq place and you won't be disappointed. My 13-year old son told us afterwards they were some of the best wings he's ever had. Take it from him! read more

Utica BBQ - Amazing wings despite my photography! I was shaking they were so good! Lol - Barbeque Near Me - Utica, New York

Great food!! Small place maybe 5 tables but Chance is a great chef!! Prices $15-$30 for a meal , reasonable. Hours fluctuate a little so check facebook Utica bbq page. On grubhub I think too . read more

Utica BBQ - Pulled pork sandwich - Barbeque Near Me - Utica, New York

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Went here on 12/20, we were immediately greeted as we walked in the door. We were promptly seated and drink order taken, I order the 1/2 rack of ribs with slaw and fries. My significant other ordered the Korean ribs. Both were delicious. Can't wait to go back! read more

Utica BBQ - Korean ribs(partially eaten) - Barbeque Near Me - Utica, New York

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I was in town with my team and I had Utica BBQ cater a meal for us. The price was great, they had it delivered to our hotel and on time, and the food was outstanding. We had a lot of flavor with the ribs, the pulled pork was awesome, salt potatoes were some of the best I have ever had. Cornbread was amazing. I would recommend this place for any team that is in the Utica area for sure and for anyone in general! read more

Hands down best BBQ in Area Pro Seasoned Chef Chance delivers in all aspects of the word creativity flavor and consistency. The only choice read more

What a great place for our group of families visiting Utica. Pulled pork nachos that was piled high with meat, veggies and chips. Smoked wings that had just the right about of sauce and the meat fell off the bones. Sticky ribs and smoked ribs...I'm not sure which were better! Our group was about 30 and the food came out quickly and the food kept coming. We will definitely visit again next time in town. read more

The food was excellent. We were greeted with open arms. The aroma of the place left thoughts of southern true to life smoked pork and beef. Dick F. read more

8 guys in town for work and we googled food and this place looked interesting. We arrived to a small place with no cars in the parking lot but the open sign was on. We went and were greeted by the owner, we almost left as they do not serve beer yet but it smelled good and we wanted to give the small business owner the business. We were NOT disappointed! We did a share meal and the food kept coming and it was delicious! A hidden gem for sure! Please stop by and give it a try, his liquor license is coming! I am not a big bbq guy, and this food was spot on! read more

Excellent in every way! Great wings, great ribs, giant nachos. Dinner could not have been any better. Walt and his son Chase run a fun place. Thank you. read more

Brisket was hard and tasteless. When I complained, the cook came out and got in my face telling me that I was the first to complain in 8 months. He put ME on the defensive. WHAT FUC NERVE And there was a cockroach on the table what a fucking nightmare. This place was $95 for shit nachos. The Mexican corn was cold and my son Michael did not like the chicken Brahms french fries were out of a bag bottom of the bag that hurt you. Please stay away from this place at all costs read more

Ordered delivery on Sunday via Doordash. One of the items we ordered was a salad. Evidently they were out of salad. Rather than calling us, or even just removing the item, they chose to replace it with an additional 1/2 chicken meal (we had already ordered one). This OF COURSE was more expensive than a salad and required them to charge me more (again, without calling me). Did it ever concur to you the person ordering the salad might not want a 1/2 chicken? That would leave them at 3 stars if and only if the pulled pork didn't taste like pure ketchup, the chicken wasn't as dry as arizona dirt, and if the korean ribs actually didn't taste like they were smoked along side the Zona Dirt Chicken'. (Copy right that name you cannot steal it for your chicken entree) And all you had to do was pick up a phone and actually care about your customer... read more

This neighborhood restaurant is absolutely wonderful! This is a hidden gem. The food is outstanding! The service is excellent! I had the pulled pork with baked beans and cornbread. I highly recommend this restaurant! read more

Hidden gem. We loved this place. The food was delicious and the service was great. Will definitely be back. Our new favorite Utica restaurant! read more

Hired this food vendor for a formal wedding they show up 1 1/2 hours late. Sporting foil tins and plastic utensils. Ya Know the kind you bring to a picnic. Our guest count was 160 people, HE RAN OUT OF FOOD ..a dozen people that didn't get food..at all! We thought the serving trays looked small and we had no idea how many trays he had. After talking with guests days later we discovered many said they didn't get food. Some say they only got potatoes. This guy was full of excuses as to why he was late. It rained, he didn't buy enough buns, he didn't have enough servers and then he said hopefully the food made up for the issues. It didn't, weddings are too stressful and this business ruined the reception by being late and not having enough food, not formally dressed staff and short staffed. We had him booked for over 6months, We paid for extra servers to help with clean up but that didn't happen either. Part of the clean up was discard of food and quick rinsed. He tried to leave without doing this and the host of the facility had to keep on him to do it. Then he left the rinsed/dirty dishes at the venue for days later . We had to have a family member go pick them up and deliver to him so he would wash them. It was written in contract and We paid extra for him to take these dishes and wash them. He also never initially gave us a contract. We just talked details as he wrote notes in notebook paper. As we started making payment he kept asking for more payments. So we asked for a contract to be written with scheduled payments because we felt he inconsistent. One time he asked for an advance because he had an equipment issue during the holidays. After that he sent long texts and emails ..we were so afraid to give money at this point because lost all trust. We considered hiring another vendor but knew we would loose the $3,000 we already paid. It was just a mess and the owner has no clue how to plan, organize and be a professional. I included photos to show some food. I was just so disappointed in the food presentation. They were small trays like you get at Walmart not ones you see at a wedding banquet . It was not a budget wedding but this made it look like it as far as food goes. I'd have to ask my daughter the total but it was over $5000. He seemed fine u til it came to money and showing up and doing his job. He is a the type that tries to talk his way out of stuff and so many excuses!! read more

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Maybe some of the best bbq I've had in a while! The service was warm and welcoming,with all of the menu items explained in detail. The atmosphere was open and clean with a wonderful bbq smoke smell upon arrival. I didn't take any pictures of the food unfortunately,but I'm still thinking about it today lol. Highly recommend checking them out,family friendly. read more

Came upon this place on a whim and was so pleased with the results. The service was lovely and the food was delicious!! The meat on the half rack of ribs fell off the bone, the cornbread was halved and toasted on one side, and the pit beans were to die for. It has a dive-like atmosphere, casual and welcoming. A tad pricy, would like some more vegetable side options (sweet potato, corn, etc.), and the mac and cheese could benefit from a breadcrumb topping. Overall amazing, will definitely be coming back! read more

Ordered the American Smash burger with lettuce tomato and onion. Received a burger that was not a Smash burger, more like a hockey puck, nonetheless not what I ordered, no lettuce, tomato or onion. Not thrilled at all. Fries were seasoned and pretty good. Place was kinda run down on with sketchy characters outside. My first instinct when I pulled up was to pull out. I shudda listened. Not impressed. Disappointed. Will never go back read more

Had high hopes for this place because everyone raves about it, however our catering order was missing an entire tray and the chicken was gray. The owner (or whoever was in charge at the time) was rude and unprofessional. Definitely do not recommend for any sort of catering. read more