Really yummy and reasonably priced! A great addition to Personal Best and downtown Ithaca. They make everything from scratch and it’s ready very quickly. Hopefully they’ll add takeaway some day.
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
Tiara Bel
I’ve tried almost everything on the menu and they don’t miss. This bbq is the real deal, we were even given a free beef tallow chocolate chip cookie.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Brisket, Pulled Pork
Akaki Buka
This is the only place in upstate NY where you can get traditional texas brisket and it is absolutely spectacular! They had a pastrami special today which might have been even better than the brisket. I am a huge fan!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Brisket, Pulled Pork
Benjamin
Well... this just became my favorite BBQ around. Got 1/2 pound brisket and their mac&cheese. Not only were both the best I've had in a very long time, but it was the least I've paid for that order in many years.Absolutely cannot wait to go back. Worst thing is they are only open 3-7 on the weekends. Really not fair I have to wait a whole week to get it again.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Brisket
Robert Sovocool
It's rare to dine out and experience a meal that reflects a person's passion, rather than an opportunity to make a quick buck. This establishment goes toe to toe with my favorite BBQ experiences from around the country. Very reasonable prices during a time where everything is expensive. Do yourself a favor and get the brisket!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Brisket
Brian Bessire
Even better than in their food truck days! They really got brisket down to a science. Super convenient being located in the Deep Dive bar as there are so many local craft drafts to pair things with.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Brisket
Adam Dannenhoffer
I've been craving bbq in ithaca and before Fittnell it was nowhere to be found. The brisket and corn bread were amazing! Eating on the water with a crisp pilsner made for a perfect Friday evening. Could not recommend more!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Georgianna Van Gunten
These folks are at deep dive on fridays and Saturdays. They are lovely people and their food is amazing. I’ve had it twice and both times were consistently good. BBQ is on point and sides are sooo delicious.
Food: 5
Service: 5
bobn959
Kansas City and North Carolina BBQ has finally found a home in the finger lakes. The Brisket is not to be missed. Moist and favorful with an incredible rub. Blueberry BBQ sause is incredible.. Ribs are a treat witha slight chew and pull away from the bone. The sides are incredible. Pickeled Onions, pickels and the Corn Bread are delightful notes to an incredible meal. The corn bread is simply perfection. Always get the corn bread. Only wish they were open on Sunday too.
Jenny Miller
Phenomenal customer service and phenomenal food. I am not even a big BBQ fan - probably because what I’ve had is not very good. I wish I could give them 10 gold stars. My hubby and I will be eating their food at Deep Dive all summer!
Excellent pork and brisket sausage. Will be going back here again!
Dennis Nardi
The best and most authentic barbecue in the area!
Bob Nunnink
Best Bbq in the Fingerlakes. The Brisket is sweet and tender. Beautiful char and smokiness with a blueberry sauce that is to die for. Their sides are incredible and worth the trip by themselves. Their corn bread is so good you will not want to share it. All this made by the nicest couple. Love their chicken and tacos. Can't wait to try their ribs. Go before Ithaca discovers them and the line is out the door.
Jodene Sovocool
Fittnell Barbeque catered a Celebration of Life luncheon for my family and friends. The food was excellent. The meats were all tender and very tasty. The macaroni and cheese, coleslaw were great and the cornbread was to die for. I highly recommend them.
Shealena Marnell
Best barbeque around! Their tacos and smoked chicken are amazing, they make all the salsa and slaw fresh, which adds a nice freshness to the BBQ. Also, their potato salad is delicious with a unique spin! I haven't had a bad meal from them. The house made blueberry chipotle bbq sauce might be the best bbq sauce I've ever tasted, I could literally put it on anything! If you like extra creamy baked mac and cheese, you must try theirs! Happy to see them have a more permanent set up outside of their food truck. Highly recommend!
Really yummy and reasonably priced! A great addition to Personal Best and downtown Ithaca. They make everything from scratch and it’s ready very quickly. Hopefully they’ll add takeaway some day.
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
I’ve tried almost everything on the menu and they don’t miss. This bbq is the real deal, we were even given a free beef tallow chocolate chip cookie.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Brisket, Pulled Pork
This is the only place in upstate NY where you can get traditional texas brisket and it is absolutely spectacular! They had a pastrami special today which might have been even better than the brisket. I am a huge fan!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Brisket, Pulled Pork
Well... this just became my favorite BBQ around. Got 1/2 pound brisket and their mac&cheese. Not only were both the best I've had in a very long time, but it was the least I've paid for that order in many years.Absolutely cannot wait to go back. Worst thing is they are only open 3-7 on the weekends. Really not fair I have to wait a whole week to get it again.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Brisket
It's rare to dine out and experience a meal that reflects a person's passion, rather than an opportunity to make a quick buck. This establishment goes toe to toe with my favorite BBQ experiences from around the country. Very reasonable prices during a time where everything is expensive. Do yourself a favor and get the brisket!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Brisket
Even better than in their food truck days! They really got brisket down to a science. Super convenient being located in the Deep Dive bar as there are so many local craft drafts to pair things with.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Brisket
I've been craving bbq in ithaca and before Fittnell it was nowhere to be found. The brisket and corn bread were amazing! Eating on the water with a crisp pilsner made for a perfect Friday evening. Could not recommend more!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
These folks are at deep dive on fridays and Saturdays. They are lovely people and their food is amazing. I’ve had it twice and both times were consistently good. BBQ is on point and sides are sooo delicious.
Food: 5
Service: 5
Kansas City and North Carolina BBQ has finally found a home in the finger lakes. The Brisket is not to be missed. Moist and favorful with an incredible rub. Blueberry BBQ sause is incredible.. Ribs are a treat witha slight chew and pull away from the bone. The sides are incredible. Pickeled Onions, pickels and the Corn Bread are delightful notes to an incredible meal. The corn bread is simply perfection. Always get the corn bread. Only wish they were open on Sunday too.
Phenomenal customer service and phenomenal food. I am not even a big BBQ fan - probably because what I’ve had is not very good. I wish I could give them 10 gold stars. My hubby and I will be eating their food at Deep Dive all summer!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Restaurantji Recommends
Excellent pork and brisket sausage. Will be going back here again!
The best and most authentic barbecue in the area!
Best Bbq in the Fingerlakes. The Brisket is sweet and tender. Beautiful char and smokiness with a blueberry sauce that is to die for. Their sides are incredible and worth the trip by themselves. Their corn bread is so good you will not want to share it. All this made by the nicest couple. Love their chicken and tacos. Can't wait to try their ribs. Go before Ithaca discovers them and the line is out the door.
Fittnell Barbeque catered a Celebration of Life luncheon for my family and friends. The food was excellent. The meats were all tender and very tasty. The macaroni and cheese, coleslaw were great and the cornbread was to die for. I highly recommend them.
Best barbeque around! Their tacos and smoked chicken are amazing, they make all the salsa and slaw fresh, which adds a nice freshness to the BBQ. Also, their potato salad is delicious with a unique spin! I haven't had a bad meal from them. The house made blueberry chipotle bbq sauce might be the best bbq sauce I've ever tasted, I could literally put it on anything! If you like extra creamy baked mac and cheese, you must try theirs! Happy to see them have a more permanent set up outside of their food truck. Highly recommend!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5