FANTASTIC!!! You might want to put this on your "go to" list for your next party/gathering/just too tired to cook list! Next time it's your turn to pick up food for your office, or family gathering.....if you want to impress everyone, GO Here!!! You know how most barbecue places put SO much sauce on...to cover up a dry cut of meat..... not here! I loved it...their sauce is just right...and I am super picky!!! Their fries are spot on....and my Grandparents owned a drive in on West State in the mid 50's, so I KNOW how good fries are! Their coleslaw was over the top good, I went back for thirds!!! I was lucky enough to have a manager go here for food for our store inventory lunch, he said they/owners treated him like family, went out of her way to make sure our food was fresh, and hot for our event....she even toasted the buns for us, YUM!! The next (dozen) times we eat out, we will be going here, (even though it's 35 minute drive). I would give 20 stars if I could!!!!! I don't give very many reviews, because honestly I can't find places that are worthy!!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Fries, Shoulder Sandwich
Isaiah 1107
Fast and friendly service with outstanding
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Nezar Nafiseh
So glad i stopped here. Top notch flavor and well worth it!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Raena Wilson
Wonderful people! They were so friendly helpful when I was picking what I wanted to eat.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: BBQ Shoulder Dinner
Roxanne Bodwell
This is a quaint family owned restaurant that has been in business for about 20 years. The owners are very personable & friendly. They made us feel like a friend, not a customer. We had their specialty- the Sho Boat sandwich & fries. The food was exceptionally good & the portions were just right. We felt that the price was very reasonable. We will definitely return!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Sho Boat
TheIceBreaker50
Nice Little restaurant on the side of a gas station. Great atmosphere and great women. Food was cooked great. Their Showboat is their specialty and by golly its actually good. Hard to write this review without taking another bite. If you pull into the gas station it's on the end of the gas station. Definitely give it a go.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Sho Boat
Bill Neubauer
Best bbq in rockford. There is no close 2nd. Show up In person and order they don't answer the phones a lot but it's worth the hassle by the bbq is the best
Tina Joesten
I really liked the pork shoulder with sauce. It was fantastic. Will most definitely be going back again. Edit: Went back today for more of that Pork Shoulder. Mmmm Mmmm
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Edward De Campa
Great people working there and the food is is as good as i remember it from when I first found this place years
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Side Dish of Greens, Baked Beans, Sho Boat, BBQ Sho Boat
Mr. Jahn
Absolutely excellent BBQ here. I had the sho boat meal. It may have been the best BBQ sandwich I've ever had. The fries are excellent as well. They are crispy, with that great sauce on them. Definitely with the stop, glad we lucked out and found this spot.
I have to comment now because otherwise it won't be as authentic. And OMG! I ate it cold however that's how you know the true deliciousness of food! I was delivering for GrubHub, and you can't ? tell it's a proud family establishment! They offered me a little something to try their food since I have never been there and due to working I ended up eating it cold and I'm telling you if it's that good cold I can't wait to try it fresh!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Cathy Pollard
They are always out of something. This day they only had pulled pork and shoulder. It tasted old.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 1
Service: 3
Adrian Raczak (Morerings)
I bought one Wednesday special, sat down and eat. Then I bought three more to take home with me. Great sweet barbecue sauce yummy.
Sapna Waggoner
The sauce is the bomb!! No matter what meat you get. Great owner! Got some of their secret BBQ sauce to go too!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Tony mystery
I felt like I was at home. Their customer service was the best I have ever experienced. I am so picky and grade customer service everywhere I go. Probably because my life career has always been in a form of Customer Service. The food and sauce was amazing. Great job Smokehouse… make me proud ???Kid-friendliness: Kids loved food
FANTASTIC!!! You might want to put this on your "go to" list for your next party/gathering/just too tired to cook list! Next time it's your turn to pick up food for your office, or family gathering.....if you want to impress everyone, GO Here!!! You know how most barbecue places put SO much sauce on...to cover up a dry cut of meat..... not here! I loved it...their sauce is just right...and I am super picky!!! Their fries are spot on....and my Grandparents owned a drive in on West State in the mid 50's, so I KNOW how good fries are! Their coleslaw was over the top good, I went back for thirds!!! I was lucky enough to have a manager go here for food for our store inventory lunch, he said they/owners treated him like family, went out of her way to make sure our food was fresh, and hot for our event....she even toasted the buns for us, YUM!! The next (dozen) times we eat out, we will be going here, (even though it's 35 minute drive). I would give 20 stars if I could!!!!! I don't give very many reviews, because honestly I can't find places that are worthy!!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Fries, Shoulder Sandwich
Fast and friendly service with outstanding
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
So glad i stopped here. Top notch flavor and well worth it!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Wonderful people! They were so friendly helpful when I was picking what I wanted to eat.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: BBQ Shoulder Dinner
This is a quaint family owned restaurant that has been in business for about 20 years. The owners are very personable & friendly. They made us feel like a friend, not a customer. We had their specialty- the Sho Boat sandwich & fries. The food was exceptionally good & the portions were just right. We felt that the price was very reasonable. We will definitely return!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Sho Boat
Nice Little restaurant on the side of a gas station. Great atmosphere and great women. Food was cooked great. Their Showboat is their specialty and by golly its actually good. Hard to write this review without taking another bite. If you pull into the gas station it's on the end of the gas station. Definitely give it a go.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Sho Boat
Best bbq in rockford. There is no close 2nd. Show up In person and order they don't answer the phones a lot but it's worth the hassle by the bbq is the best
I really liked the pork shoulder with sauce. It was fantastic. Will most definitely be going back again. Edit: Went back today for more of that Pork Shoulder. Mmmm Mmmm
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Great people working there and the food is is as good as i remember it from when I first found this place years
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Side Dish of Greens, Baked Beans, Sho Boat, BBQ Sho Boat
Absolutely excellent BBQ here. I had the sho boat meal. It may have been the best BBQ sandwich I've ever had. The fries are excellent as well. They are crispy, with that great sauce on them. Definitely with the stop, glad we lucked out and found this spot.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
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I have to comment now because otherwise it won't be as authentic. And OMG! I ate it cold however that's how you know the true deliciousness of food! I was delivering for GrubHub, and you can't ? tell it's a proud family establishment! They offered me a little something to try their food since I have never been there and due to working I ended up eating it cold and I'm telling you if it's that good cold I can't wait to try it fresh!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
They are always out of something. This day they only had pulled pork and shoulder. It tasted old.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 1
Service: 3
I bought one Wednesday special, sat down and eat. Then I bought three more to take home with me. Great sweet barbecue sauce yummy.
The sauce is the bomb!! No matter what meat you get. Great owner! Got some of their secret BBQ sauce to go too!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
I felt like I was at home. Their customer service was the best I have ever experienced. I am so picky and grade customer service everywhere I go. Probably because my life career has always been in a form of Customer Service. The food and sauce was amazing. Great job Smokehouse… make me proud ???Kid-friendliness: Kids loved food
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Baked Beans, Sho Boat, Chicken Shack