Shemwell's Barbecue

1102 Washington Ave, Cairo
(618) 734-0165

Recent Reviews

Charlotte Bailey

It's okOnly place in townNo real BBQWaitress never came backLady at the register quoted "whatever"When I said I'm not paying extra to use my credit cardThese places take that on when they use credit or debit and want to charge us extraWon't go back anytime soon

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 2

Service: 1

TheLittleDreadyBoy

Food was hot. Would have preferred BBQ sauce on my BBQ. A bun would have been cool but I guess George Foreman sandwich maker is preferred there. Service was lacking. Lady was rude as we left and muttered "whatever" under her breath. Server did not return to our table once. Only place in town to eat that's not a gas station. Overall less then pleasant experience and food Fries were the best part. Won't be back anytime soon. Bring back real barbecue! How dare this place call that barbecue. What a bland joke.

Atmosphere: 1

Food: 2

Service: 1

Matt Sullivan

I haven't been to shemwells in quite some time. However, the last two Saturdays I have stopped in and had an absolutely perfect meal. It was just like the good old days! Glad to see it going so well.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Krist Bender

One of my favorite off the beaten path places.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Justin Hoeft

Delicious tender barbecue and a spicy sauce worth taking home. Try the chess pie, you won't be sorry.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 4

Marsha McVay

I love the barbecue here. I have driven from North Little Rock, Arkansas just to get this amazing barbecue. I have eaten here since the early 70’s, and it is just as good now as it was then. Best barbecue in the world…amazing sauce!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Michael Shelton

The wait staff had a busy day. They were hustling. The food come out quickly despite the large volume of customers. Great job. Thanks.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Fish Sandwich

rosetta Armand

This restaurant has been around a very long time. The staff was very friendly. The BBQ Pork was fantastic.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Lloyd Prentice

Well worth stopping!! Very nice restaurant and great food !!Highly recommended!! Will be back again!!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: BBQ Pork, Rib Plate

Danny Hampton (D.H.T.transportation)

Been going in here long as I can member,really great b.b.q. worth a road trip to Cairo,

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 4

Recommended dishes: BBQ Pork Sandwich

Fu Asshule

Have a 5 star review to balance out the smooth brains who come to eat at your place for years and then have one bad experience and come on google to give you 1 star.

Deborah Huff

The food is always delicious! They were very, very busy today and it took almost an hour to get our food, but it was well worth it ?

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

bradley robinson

Diner like experience, killer BBQ sandwiches and it's prices are very reasonable and the quality of BBQ is top notch.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 4

Recommended dishes: BBQ Plate, BBQ Pork, Fries, BBQ Pork Sandwich

Mark hagler

As a child traveling to Paris,TN my father always stopped at Shemwells,Dad from Kentucky,Mom from Paris,best thing I ever tasted,we’re talking late 60’s,to this day I only eat BBQ on toast,I’ll never forget that place,Mark Hagler.Kid-friendliness: Just a great place.

Sara Rose Evans

Food is delicious!! Service is great!! Atmosphere is quite nice. We love eating here.

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