KRB's is real BBQ with great service and a fun atmosphere. The portions are big! The sides are as amazing as the BBQ! The only "downside" is that they have to close down during the winter and it is hard to wait until spring for their BBQ again!!! Can't wait to have them cater our special events.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Pulled Pork Sandwich with a Side of Jalapeno Grits for 11, Cornbread
Dubinda Parent
First time here and we will be back. Tried the ribs and brisket sandwich which were excellent. The quantity and quality of the food served was very satisfying. A very clean and friendly place. Having grown up in Texas this place ranks right up there with the BBQ kings.Parking: Ample room in front and back of the establishment.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Diane Rusch
Amazing food! ? Generous portions! Great service!
S M
Best BBQ I have found in Wisconsin. The brisket was unbelievably tender and the mac & cheese was fantastic. The restaurant itself has alot of character and plenty of outdoor seating. I highly recommend checking this place out.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Carrie Larsen
Fabulous experience all the way around ?
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Karen Lee
I love this place! I have only had the brisket sandwich and roasted potatos when I have been here. I usually go with a small group of people and we all get something different. My friends love the food too. We wated all winter for them to open up again and couldnt wait until they did. This time I forgot to take photos of the food, but I did take these photos of the cool new sign!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Geno Patzner
Wheelchair accessibility: Good
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 5
Service: 5
Lisa Maes
YAY its open!! Sure smells good from here!!! :) Great BBQ place with the best owner and staff!! RECOMMEND :)
Jason K
KRB opened early last summer. This is a smaller tourist community, so when I seen we were getting a BBQ place I was amped! After looking at the “coming soon” sign and waiting over a year to eat there I was not disappointed. Their food is really quite good (maybe a bit expensive). Our family really wanted to support a great local restaurant so we ate there almost every weekend last summer. I did the math, our family of 3 spent over $1,000 on BBQ last summer. We got some decent food and happily supported a new local business.Then to our dismay they closed at the end of tourist season?! We (the locals) spent every weekend fighting through crowds of travelers and giving over hundreds of hard earned dollars, all the while dreaming of the “off” season when we could get a meal without all the commotion of vacationing families.Most locals loved that place and would have more than kept it going over winter. Even in the summer they were only open Thurs-Sun, prime vacation days around here, then winter comes and the locals get forgotten about. Even if they would’ve reduced hours to one or two days a week for us it would have been awesome. I don’t see how I can support this place anymore, and many others who live here year round feel the same. If you don’t respect the locals we can’t respect you. I’m very disappointed, 2 stars is the best I can do for this place and we will likely never visit again. If you do visit watch out for the cornbread, it’s often burnt…Chef Chu’s is directly next door, they have EXCELLENT Chinese food and are open all year round. Go there instead!!
Feddy Guru (FeddyGuru)
I really struggled on deciding whether or not to write this review, but here it goes.Southern BBQ Law.... if you stroll into a BBQ joint and they offer a plethora of free sauces..... it only means one thing. They know their food just ain't hittin.Let me preface this review by stating I'm a born n bred southerner. Due to that I have come into contact with the best BBQ known to man... Shout out to Scott's BBQ in Hemingway, SC!I have visited KRBs 3 times now. Each time making sure to try a different meat and different sides. I did not try the ribs given my coworker got them and you could clang your silverware off the meat it was that dry, so no ty lol. While I have not tried all the sides, I did try all the familiar southern staples.Let's start with the sides....Every side I tried was terrible. From the collards to the red taters and everything in-between. The collards tasted like they were dumped out of a can and heated up, the red taters were soaking in water (who does that!), every red blooded southerner knows you bake or grill red taters, you don't soak them in water. The cornbread actually ticked me off, whole corn kernels in the cornbread. The last vusit I made I refused sides for all the reasons above. I made a pot of collards for Thanksgiving, and I debated on whether or not to take them a plate so they can try real southern food and learn lol.Onto the meats....The Pulled Pork I have to give a 3/10. The reason for the low rating is due to the flavor. Their pulled pork only tasted like grease and liquid smoke. Now, I am not suggesting they used liquid smoke. I'm only stating that's what it tastes like.The Brisket I have to give a 2/10 simply for how dry it was. The flavor was bland and being dry on top of it..... that's a no go. I am aware Brisket is not an easy meat to master and hopefully they can get it dialed in.The Chicken..... The chicken was firing on all cylinders, so I gotta give em a 9/10. Granted, I know their chicken is baked, which is a cardinal sin for a BBQ joint, but the flavor was just too good!Let's talk about Service and Atmosphere.The service and atmosphere I have to give a 10/10. The joint was clean and the staff friendly, and I can't ask for more than that.Summary - I can honestly say if you served a plate of this food (minus the chicken) to anyone from my neck of the woods..... you aren't leaving without a broken jaw. BBQ is no joke in the deep south and this.... this is not BBQ. This tasted like it was made by mayonnaise Yankees for mayonnaise Yankees (which technically it is) by lacking spice, flavor, depth, and the general know how on how to prep each dish. I have to say though.... if KRBs only served chicken, they'd get 5 stars no questions asked. However they tried to recreate what I have known all my life and they failed. If this is the bar that is set for BBQ up here then I need to open my own shack and clean house.... especially at those prices for what you get... or better yet what you don't get.... FLAVOR!P.S. You can get better BBQ in southern gas stations for half the price.P.S.S. I can appreciate the attempt at Carolina Red Sauce and frankly it was the only way I got the pork down. Having said that it had no spice which is another cardinal sin.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 1
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Burnt Ends and Brisket, Smoked Pork Butt
First time at Klinger's Real Barbecue for lunch today. I had the brisket and ribs with the grits and greens. Everything was great. We will be going back.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Steve Heuser (Sir Trout)
Good as the other location. But asking for 25% tip with no tablet service, and having to clean up your plates and is not happening. Pay your employees a fair wage.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 1
Jessica Miller
Excellent food and very popular. Sometimes you have to wait a few extra minutes but they try their best due to high demand. Well worth the wait.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Pulled Pork Sandwich with a Side of Jalapeno Grits for
Kristine Milanowski
We enjoyed the smoky flavors and tenderness of the brisket and pulled pork. Generous proportions too.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Nancy Roth
First time there and was not disappointed. Ordered two brisket sandwiches with beans as sides and also had some corn bread. 10 plus stars. Loads of mouthwatering brisket on the bun, beans had yummy sausage in them and cornbread was some of the best I have had - super moist, not dry.Go now before they close for the winter season. Lots of room inside and wheelchair accessible. Loved it!Wheelchair accessibility: Zero entry and tables inside. Lots of room.
KRB's is real BBQ with great service and a fun atmosphere. The portions are big! The sides are as amazing as the BBQ! The only "downside" is that they have to close down during the winter and it is hard to wait until spring for their BBQ again!!! Can't wait to have them cater our special events.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Pulled Pork Sandwich with a Side of Jalapeno Grits for 11, Cornbread
First time here and we will be back. Tried the ribs and brisket sandwich which were excellent. The quantity and quality of the food served was very satisfying. A very clean and friendly place. Having grown up in Texas this place ranks right up there with the BBQ kings.Parking: Ample room in front and back of the establishment.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Amazing food! ? Generous portions! Great service!
Best BBQ I have found in Wisconsin. The brisket was unbelievably tender and the mac & cheese was fantastic. The restaurant itself has alot of character and plenty of outdoor seating. I highly recommend checking this place out.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Fabulous experience all the way around ?
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
I love this place! I have only had the brisket sandwich and roasted potatos when I have been here. I usually go with a small group of people and we all get something different. My friends love the food too. We wated all winter for them to open up again and couldnt wait until they did. This time I forgot to take photos of the food, but I did take these photos of the cool new sign!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Wheelchair accessibility: Good
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 5
Service: 5
YAY its open!! Sure smells good from here!!! :) Great BBQ place with the best owner and staff!! RECOMMEND :)
KRB opened early last summer. This is a smaller tourist community, so when I seen we were getting a BBQ place I was amped! After looking at the “coming soon” sign and waiting over a year to eat there I was not disappointed. Their food is really quite good (maybe a bit expensive). Our family really wanted to support a great local restaurant so we ate there almost every weekend last summer. I did the math, our family of 3 spent over $1,000 on BBQ last summer. We got some decent food and happily supported a new local business.Then to our dismay they closed at the end of tourist season?! We (the locals) spent every weekend fighting through crowds of travelers and giving over hundreds of hard earned dollars, all the while dreaming of the “off” season when we could get a meal without all the commotion of vacationing families.Most locals loved that place and would have more than kept it going over winter. Even in the summer they were only open Thurs-Sun, prime vacation days around here, then winter comes and the locals get forgotten about. Even if they would’ve reduced hours to one or two days a week for us it would have been awesome. I don’t see how I can support this place anymore, and many others who live here year round feel the same. If you don’t respect the locals we can’t respect you. I’m very disappointed, 2 stars is the best I can do for this place and we will likely never visit again. If you do visit watch out for the cornbread, it’s often burnt…Chef Chu’s is directly next door, they have EXCELLENT Chinese food and are open all year round. Go there instead!!
I really struggled on deciding whether or not to write this review, but here it goes.Southern BBQ Law.... if you stroll into a BBQ joint and they offer a plethora of free sauces..... it only means one thing. They know their food just ain't hittin.Let me preface this review by stating I'm a born n bred southerner. Due to that I have come into contact with the best BBQ known to man... Shout out to Scott's BBQ in Hemingway, SC!I have visited KRBs 3 times now. Each time making sure to try a different meat and different sides. I did not try the ribs given my coworker got them and you could clang your silverware off the meat it was that dry, so no ty lol. While I have not tried all the sides, I did try all the familiar southern staples.Let's start with the sides....Every side I tried was terrible. From the collards to the red taters and everything in-between. The collards tasted like they were dumped out of a can and heated up, the red taters were soaking in water (who does that!), every red blooded southerner knows you bake or grill red taters, you don't soak them in water. The cornbread actually ticked me off, whole corn kernels in the cornbread. The last vusit I made I refused sides for all the reasons above. I made a pot of collards for Thanksgiving, and I debated on whether or not to take them a plate so they can try real southern food and learn lol.Onto the meats....The Pulled Pork I have to give a 3/10. The reason for the low rating is due to the flavor. Their pulled pork only tasted like grease and liquid smoke. Now, I am not suggesting they used liquid smoke. I'm only stating that's what it tastes like.The Brisket I have to give a 2/10 simply for how dry it was. The flavor was bland and being dry on top of it..... that's a no go. I am aware Brisket is not an easy meat to master and hopefully they can get it dialed in.The Chicken..... The chicken was firing on all cylinders, so I gotta give em a 9/10. Granted, I know their chicken is baked, which is a cardinal sin for a BBQ joint, but the flavor was just too good!Let's talk about Service and Atmosphere.The service and atmosphere I have to give a 10/10. The joint was clean and the staff friendly, and I can't ask for more than that.Summary - I can honestly say if you served a plate of this food (minus the chicken) to anyone from my neck of the woods..... you aren't leaving without a broken jaw. BBQ is no joke in the deep south and this.... this is not BBQ. This tasted like it was made by mayonnaise Yankees for mayonnaise Yankees (which technically it is) by lacking spice, flavor, depth, and the general know how on how to prep each dish. I have to say though.... if KRBs only served chicken, they'd get 5 stars no questions asked. However they tried to recreate what I have known all my life and they failed. If this is the bar that is set for BBQ up here then I need to open my own shack and clean house.... especially at those prices for what you get... or better yet what you don't get.... FLAVOR!P.S. You can get better BBQ in southern gas stations for half the price.P.S.S. I can appreciate the attempt at Carolina Red Sauce and frankly it was the only way I got the pork down. Having said that it had no spice which is another cardinal sin.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 1
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Burnt Ends and Brisket, Smoked Pork Butt
Restaurantji Recommends
First time at Klinger's Real Barbecue for lunch today. I had the brisket and ribs with the grits and greens. Everything was great. We will be going back.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Good as the other location. But asking for 25% tip with no tablet service, and having to clean up your plates and is not happening. Pay your employees a fair wage.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 1
Excellent food and very popular. Sometimes you have to wait a few extra minutes but they try their best due to high demand. Well worth the wait.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Pulled Pork Sandwich with a Side of Jalapeno Grits for
We enjoyed the smoky flavors and tenderness of the brisket and pulled pork. Generous proportions too.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
First time there and was not disappointed. Ordered two brisket sandwiches with beans as sides and also had some corn bread. 10 plus stars. Loads of mouthwatering brisket on the bun, beans had yummy sausage in them and cornbread was some of the best I have had - super moist, not dry.Go now before they close for the winter season. Lots of room inside and wheelchair accessible. Loved it!Wheelchair accessibility: Zero entry and tables inside. Lots of room.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5