We love to eat here but it was terrible tonight. Fish was burnt, coleslaw had no flavor and onion had a terrible smell. Very disappointed and was definitely not worth the money!
Gerri Prince
Haven’t been there is a long time so we decided to give it a try. Don’t waste your money!! The burnt ends were so tough I couldn’t chew and the sauce was way too sweet. The ribs were way over cooked and dry. Yes, should have sent them back, but just wont go anymore. So disappointing.
BRENDA HEFFNER
Where's the hamburger ?
Service: 2
Brenda Heffner
I ordered a Cheeseburger and fries the hamburger was so small all you ate was toppings
Richard Stone (Wolf68)
Update September 2024:
I haven't been in a while, The past few years we started going to the barbecue place in gravel ridge, but they recently retired and went out of business. My wife decided that we would try again. She went over and picked it up. Do yourself a favor, go to the grocery store by the cheapest frozen and canned products you can find that look like they'll make the food, and you should get the same or better food.
The barbecue sauce is the highlight. And it's not as potent as I remember. I think they've watered down the recipe. It didn't have near as much flavor.
Fried pickles: I don't know how you're supposed to taste anything over the salt. But if it wasn't for the salt they would have no flavor at all... Very bland, over fried and oversalted.. The ranch dip was watered down too. You get more flavor out of the bargain grocery store brand ranch dressing.....
BBQ chicken sandwich: soggy, low flavor. Tasted like they took canned chicken, poured the least amount of liquid smoke, mushed it together and slapped it on a bun. I would not call this real barbecue chicken. You can get better out of the frozen food section...
Chicken quesadilla: should have been called kesO'dilla... It definitely has nothing Spanish about it, So it should not be dignified with the Spanish name. Tasted like they use the same canned chicken, and the cheapest cheese at the grocery store they can find. They gave us a tub of cheese dip on the side, gross. Cheap canned cheese dip. If you've ever had the displeasure, you know what I'm saying.
Maybe they're beef and pork is better, but I would stay far away from that chicken... I be ashamed to serve this as a home-cooked meal; much less as a restaurant making people pay for it.
Original review from 2019: Ordered to go. Food is ok.. had the chicken, it was a little bland. They forgot my rib and the sauce, didn't realize till I got home. Might of made it better.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 1
Service: 5
Ken Belote
Some of the best Country BBQ & assorted food items around. Catfish is very good also. Good service in a relaxed country setting. Very busy lunch and dinner. One of my favorites.?
Had the fried mushrooms and pork, yum! Pork nachos are great too, and they serve dragons breath salsa!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Marie Patrick
Kid-friendliness: Kid friendly
Wheelchair accessibility: Wheel chair accessible
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: BBQ
Todd Graham
Great little out of the way place, great staff real friendly, always on the drink
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Catfish and Shrimp Platter, BBQ, The Sauce, Catfish, Fried Catfish
Branson Vanlandingham
We love Smokin Buns so much we drive over from Conway to eat their catfish and BBQ. It's hard to find good restaurant catfish nowadays and they do a wonderful job. Their fish filets are well sized, crispy breading with plenty of meat. Their prices are very reasonable, huge plus! My wife and I can both go eat a nice fish dinner for a little more than $30 (before tip). BBQ is stellar, all their sides are great. Just an all around great experience when we make the trip over!
Been a long time customer. Never thought I'd have to leave a bad review but here goes. If you're gonna change the portion size to smaller for same price or more you should probably let people know that. Sad that this is my last visit after 10+ years of patronage. Good luck to the new owners.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
Jim Barton
Great local place for barbecue and catfish. Loved it from the first visit. Busy at lunch today but no wait for a table.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Pulled Pork, Fried Catfish
Patricia Escovedo
Bone in mu pulled pork sandwich ordered fried PICKLE didn't get them and when I took my order back to the to go the waitress told another employee I could wait. No ma'am that not good customer service I will not ever ho back and recommend finding another BBQ place cause service and wait staff suck.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 3
Service: 1
Alan G
Very nice place with superb food and outstanding service. Had a bit of delay with all our group showing up and they were completely understanding
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: BBQ, Catfish
Donna Shelton
Such a comfortable place! Everything on the menu is to die for. Our new go to for barbecue and catfish!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Pulled Pork, BBQ Nachos, BBQ, The Sauce, Catfish, Fried Catfish, Piggy Pie
We love to eat here but it was terrible tonight. Fish was burnt, coleslaw had no flavor and onion had a terrible smell. Very disappointed and was definitely not worth the money!
Haven’t been there is a long time so we decided to give it a try. Don’t waste your money!! The burnt ends were so tough I couldn’t chew and the sauce was way too sweet. The ribs were way over cooked and dry. Yes, should have sent them back, but just wont go anymore. So disappointing.
Where's the hamburger ?
Service: 2
I ordered a Cheeseburger and fries the hamburger was so small all you ate was toppings
Update September 2024:
I haven't been in a while, The past few years we started going to the barbecue place in gravel ridge, but they recently retired and went out of business. My wife decided that we would try again. She went over and picked it up. Do yourself a favor, go to the grocery store by the cheapest frozen and canned products you can find that look like they'll make the food, and you should get the same or better food.
The barbecue sauce is the highlight. And it's not as potent as I remember. I think they've watered down the recipe. It didn't have near as much flavor.
Fried pickles: I don't know how you're supposed to taste anything over the salt. But if it wasn't for the salt they would have no flavor at all... Very bland, over fried and oversalted.. The ranch dip was watered down too. You get more flavor out of the bargain grocery store brand ranch dressing.....
BBQ chicken sandwich: soggy, low flavor. Tasted like they took canned chicken, poured the least amount of liquid smoke, mushed it together and slapped it on a bun. I would not call this real barbecue chicken. You can get better out of the frozen food section...
Chicken quesadilla: should have been called kesO'dilla... It definitely has nothing Spanish about it, So it should not be dignified with the Spanish name. Tasted like they use the same canned chicken, and the cheapest cheese at the grocery store they can find. They gave us a tub of cheese dip on the side, gross. Cheap canned cheese dip. If you've ever had the displeasure, you know what I'm saying.
Maybe they're beef and pork is better, but I would stay far away from that chicken... I be ashamed to serve this as a home-cooked meal; much less as a restaurant making people pay for it.
Original review from 2019:
Ordered to go. Food is ok.. had the chicken, it was a little bland. They forgot my rib and the sauce, didn't realize till I got home. Might of made it better.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 1
Service: 5
Some of the best Country BBQ & assorted food items around. Catfish is very good also. Good service in a relaxed country setting. Very busy lunch and dinner. One of my favorites.?
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Pulled Pork, Baked Beans, BBQ, The Sauce, Onion Rings, Fried Catfish
Had the fried mushrooms and pork, yum! Pork nachos are great too, and they serve dragons breath salsa!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Kid-friendliness: Kid friendly
Wheelchair accessibility: Wheel chair accessible
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: BBQ
Great little out of the way place, great staff real friendly, always on the drink
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Catfish and Shrimp Platter, BBQ, The Sauce, Catfish, Fried Catfish
We love Smokin Buns so much we drive over from Conway to eat their catfish and BBQ. It's hard to find good restaurant catfish nowadays and they do a wonderful job. Their fish filets are well sized, crispy breading with plenty of meat. Their prices are very reasonable, huge plus! My wife and I can both go eat a nice fish dinner for a little more than $30 (before tip). BBQ is stellar, all their sides are great. Just an all around great experience when we make the trip over!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Pulled Pork, BBQ, Catfish, Fried Catfish
Restaurantji Recommends
Been a long time customer. Never thought I'd have to leave a bad review but here goes. If you're gonna change the portion size to smaller for same price or more you should probably let people know that. Sad that this is my last visit after 10+ years of patronage. Good luck to the new owners.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
Great local place for barbecue and catfish. Loved it from the first visit. Busy at lunch today but no wait for a table.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Pulled Pork, Fried Catfish
Bone in mu pulled pork sandwich ordered fried PICKLE didn't get them and when I took my order back to the to go the waitress told another employee I could wait. No ma'am that not good customer service I will not ever ho back and recommend finding another BBQ place cause service and wait staff suck.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 3
Service: 1
Very nice place with superb food and outstanding service. Had a bit of delay with all our group showing up and they were completely understanding
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: BBQ, Catfish
Such a comfortable place! Everything on the menu is to die for. Our new go to for barbecue and catfish!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Pulled Pork, BBQ Nachos, BBQ, The Sauce, Catfish, Fried Catfish, Piggy Pie
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