Zooty Posted June 16, 2010 Share Posted June 16, 2010 all we have here in bumblefook PA is Smokey Bones Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buddahj Posted June 16, 2010 Share Posted June 16, 2010 Famous Dave's is pretty damn good. I'm not a fan of Smokey Bones, though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bier Meister Posted June 16, 2010 Share Posted June 16, 2010 Never had chain BBQ, and wouldn't. Â Â where i live we don't have bbq chains. almost everyone up here is in the C/C+ range. there are two i give a B/B+. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rajncajn Posted June 16, 2010 Author Share Posted June 16, 2010 (edited) where i live we don't have bbq chains. almost everyone up here is in the C/C+ range. there are two i give a B/B+. Our local joint is an A+. Edited June 16, 2010 by rajncajn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Perchoutofwater Posted June 16, 2010 Share Posted June 16, 2010 Some of the worst I've ever had. Unfortunately the DFW area doesn't represent the state well in bbq places. But Red Hot & Blue is here and of the chains is probably my favorite. Â The one in Tyler has pretty good smoked chicken, their brisket leaves a lot to be desired. I've never tried their ribs. It is actually the only chain type bbq joint in town. There are a dozen other places within a 30 mile radius that are much better, but are not chains. If you really want good bbq, you shouldn't be going to chains anyway. Either find a hole int he wall, or do it yourself. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darin3 Posted June 16, 2010 Share Posted June 16, 2010 Some of the worst I've ever had. Unfortunately the DFW area doesn't represent the state well in bbq places. But Red Hot & Blue is here and of the chains is probably my favorite. Ever been to Rudy's? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geeteebee Posted June 16, 2010 Share Posted June 16, 2010 Ever been to Rudy's? Â Many times. I like their spicy sauce and their meats are fine. Austin has some great bbq so I imagine you don't eat at chains much. Here's a good website for Texas bbq joints. I disagree with him on some places, but he does find some hole in the wall places that are really good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dutch Oven Posted June 16, 2010 Share Posted June 16, 2010 Our local joint is an A+. Â Been there once. That place rules. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rajncajn Posted June 16, 2010 Author Share Posted June 16, 2010 Been there once. That place rules. Glad you liked it Dutch, I remember suggesting it to you a while back. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darin3 Posted June 17, 2010 Share Posted June 17, 2010 Many times. I like their spicy sauce and their meats are fine. Austin has some great bbq so I imagine you don't eat at chains much. Here's a good website for Texas bbq joints. I disagree with him on some places, but he does find some hole in the wall places that are really good. One of many things I absolutely adore about this city. Not only with BBQ joints, but we hardly eat at ANY chain, regardless of type of food. I have all but swore off chain pizza. There's just no reason to spend good money on crap. Â Anyways, about Rudy's: yeah, their sauce is pretty good. Their brisket is real good, and have to admit, I think the turkey is my favorite of their meats. Frickin' butta'! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Atlanta Cracker Posted June 18, 2010 Share Posted June 18, 2010 Been there once. That place rules. Â +1 Â I like Famous Dave's ok too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
loaf Posted June 18, 2010 Share Posted June 18, 2010 now if we're going to bring in those Brazilian places, nothing beats Fogo de Chao Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big John Posted June 19, 2010 Share Posted June 19, 2010 Been there once. That place rules. Yes, with the outdoor atmosphere too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twiley Posted June 20, 2010 Share Posted June 20, 2010 I think I went to a Famous Daves in Branson once. It was pretty good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kid Cid Posted June 21, 2010 Share Posted June 21, 2010 now if we're going to bring in those Brazilian places, nothing beats Fogo de Chao OMFG. It ain't BBQ but there ain't nothing like the meat sweats. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BeeR Posted June 22, 2010 Share Posted June 22, 2010 Smithfields. I know the mom n pop groupies refuse to believe it, but holds its own against the best of em. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scooby's Hubby Posted June 22, 2010 Share Posted June 22, 2010 Â Ha, yankees LOL. there is no such thing as a good bbq chain, just like there is no such thing as a good mexican food chain. i laugh at the notions. really, though, bbq is so regional, everywhere makes it different. And Tex-Mex is a joke. LOLuck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rajncajn Posted June 22, 2010 Author Share Posted June 22, 2010 Ha, yankees LOL. Them's fightin' words... Â From: Mississippi Gulf Coast Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BeeR Posted June 22, 2010 Share Posted June 22, 2010 Ha, yankees LOL. there is no such thing as a good bbq chain  Said the fool who thinks "BBQ" means "beef." What you mean is there's no such thing as a good bbq chain in Texas. Which just states the obvious anyway.   FYI, Smithfields is good stuff. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
policyvote Posted June 23, 2010 Share Posted June 23, 2010 (edited) May I just point out that chains are often just really successful restaurants? There are plenty of family-owned places that are totally forgettable. Â Â ETA: Smokey Bones scratches the itch here in Lansing, but I will drive the almost-hour to get to Famous Dave's in Flint or Novi. That's the best BBQ I'm aware of around here. Â Peace Ty Edited June 23, 2010 by policyvote Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scooby's Hubby Posted June 24, 2010 Share Posted June 24, 2010 (edited) Them's fightin' words...   you know I speak in cliches and I speak mainly in Rib-speak...like I said BBQ is so regional. I pretty much like BBQ everywhere, except Beall Street Memphis. It had too much dry rub (and I prefer dry rub). It was like it had alot of sugar in it and it burned.  Said the fool who thinks "BBQ" means "beef." What you mean is there's no such thing as a good bbq chain in Texas. Which just states the obvious anyway.  FYI, Smithfields is good stuff.  You know what the Bible says about calling a stranger a fool? But you were right in regards that I am thinking of only beef and ribs in particular. Chicken and sausage are like scrambled eggs...you can only screw them up if you burn them. Therefore, I tend to rate the food items that are difficult. I do think chicken is just as tasty, especially when my father in law smokes them (south texas mesquite).  But like I say BBQ is regional, even in Texas. Probably initially due to available wood and technique, then seasoning and lstly sauce (sauce btw is outlawed and not served in South Texas).  I did notice noone challenged my Mexican food claim, as for all Mexican food chains are horrible. (my new cliche) Edited June 24, 2010 by Scooby's Hubby Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scooby's Hubby Posted June 24, 2010 Share Posted June 24, 2010 Said the fool who thinks "BBQ" means "beef." What you mean is there's no such thing as a good bbq chain in Texas. Which just states the obvious anyway.  FYI, Smithfields is good stuff. ...but yeah, you are right there, too; my critique is high being from Texas. I am just a mom&pop kinda eater. My biggest fear is the chain and the extinction of the mom&pop. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Capt. Waffle Posted June 24, 2010 Share Posted June 24, 2010 We always hit Bubba's BBQ when were in the Outer Banks......very good stuff. Also, the owner is a Skins fan and has some cool shots of him doing some catering for the franchise, shots with the former owner and some of the older players as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
policyvote Posted April 25, 2013 Share Posted April 25, 2013 They're building a Famous Dave's less than two miles from my house. I'm going to be so fat. Â And poor. Â And fat. Â Can't wait. Â Peace policy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skrappy1 Posted April 29, 2013 Share Posted April 29, 2013 They're building a Famous Dave's less than two miles from my house. I'm going to be so fat.  And poor.  And fat.  Can't wait.  Peace policy  Their Ultimate BBQ Burgers are really tasty. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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