4 Best Barbeque Restaurants near Galena

“I've had some great BBQ and I also know my way around the smoker. The place is typical for cool BBQ joints; nice atmosphere, comfortable setting....and incredible scents. My buddy and I showed up for lunch and both decided on the pulled pork plate which also includes two generous helpings of sides. I went with the smokey 'baked' beans and cole slaw. As a huge fan of those two particular sides alongside BBQ, I was pretty impressed with the flavors. The slaw was nice and crunchy and done in a creamy style with large shave pieces of cabbage. Very nice! The beans were as good as any I have ever had. Perfect hickory smoked flavor and as tender as a bean gets.And now for the star of the show.....I would put this pulled pork BBQ against any in this area and quite a few of I can think of down south. I took advantage of the unlabeled (presumably home made) BBQ sauce on the table...wait.....back to that in a sec! So as I'm looking at this whopper sized bun, the pork and spilling over the sides and stacked a few bites deep. A very healthy portion. Typically I take the crown off of the sandwich, grab a fork and take a few bites in to catch all of the effort of long smoking such a delicious cut of meat. Carr's hits BBQ right on the head. PERFECT bark, PERFECT smokey flavor, and PERFECTLY cooked to an unbelievable melt in your mouth experience.Back to the sauce. There was another sauce on the table (this one was yellow)that I didn't try but I will next time. Since it was yellow, I assumed it was a Carolina style BBQ sauce. I LOVE sauces, especially on great BBQ! While the BBQ itself didn't need any help from a sauce, I had to try the red stuff anyway. Let me just say that I would bought a jar right then and there if it had been for sale. The flavor was somewhere between Beale Street in Memphis, and authentic Texas 'twang'. I want more. Now.Yes, Carr's earned my 5th star on the food alone, but it would be unfair not to mention the friendly service and speed of being served (during lunch hour, no less) which was 5-star as well. NICELY DONE CARR'S, I'll be seeing you again very soon!Oh, there's one more thing. The meats at Carr's are locally sourced, so the prices are very, very good. I would have expected to pay at least $17 for so much great food that was truly enough for two sittings, but the total for the two plates and a couple of Big Reds came to just $28. And there you have it.“

“My favorite BBQ joint. I love their Mac n cheese, baked beans, and the tater salad. Also great bbq sauce. Friendly service always. Great quick and delicious option for lunch or dinner. They even have a drive through option. I also like knowing the meat is coming from a family farm and the animals are well taken care of. Can't wait for them to cater our wedding!“

“I discovered the Shepherdsville location yesterday when I was searching for soup for lunch and was in that area. They (their deli) popped up on Yelp and WOW am I glad that I made that stop!! I am always on the lookout for beef tenderloin and other meats at a good prices and found them there. I didn't get one but their meat 'bundles' seem like a great value! They even trimmed up my tenderloin for me and cut it into gorgeous filets! This small, local business is doing it 100% right and it is now my go to meat market. Bye Bye K-word! :-)“

“Best bar in the area definitely recommended for a night out of your into a bar for everyone great people and it is newly renovated as wellParking: Alot of parking no way you can't get a spotKid-friendliness: Family friendly b4 too lateWheelchair accessibility: Ez for everyone to get in and out“