Briar Patch Bar-b-que

Sad to say I'm offically not a fan. This was my second visit. Said I'd not go back after my first time but it's been a few years and I believe in second chances. Went at end of lunch rush about 1:30 PM. There was only 1 clean booth and about 4 tables. All others were piled with the trash and dishes from prior customers. I'm guessing like every other business, they're short on staff. Tables did finally get bused all in one swoop while we were there. For ordering, you walk up and pay, then wait for your number to be called and walk back to pick up your food served in plastic baskets, styrofoam cups, atop plastic trays. There's serve yourself stations for sauce, drinks, silverware, and other condiments. Two of us ordered the hickory salad. The pork was grated/chopped so fine it was like dust and lost any flavor. Served on top of a pile of lettuce with a little shredded cheese somewhere beneath it and 2 grape tomatoes. Absolute bare minimums of a salad. Lacked any hint of tasting like BBQ and texture wise was more like eating dry tuna fish. You couldn't tell any difference. Today (a Monday) it was on special for $7 vs. the normal $10 for a small. It was a large portion and the saving grace was an open bar to serve yourself jalapenos, pickles, red onion, bacon bits and grab additional tomatoes and crackers. Crumbled crackers and bacon bits gave it some crunch, while the jalapenos I added made it more appealing. This trip I did opt for a small side of stew, which was flavorful and the only thing I'd eat again. Teenager in our party got fries, which are natural cut. They were overcooked so went mostly uneaten. Rare for a teen to leave any food behind. Did we have friendly service, yes. Was it clean, no. Did we enjoy it, no. This is just my experience and opinion. I know plenty of locals who swear by Briarpatch and won't eat anywhere else. For me, it's a pass in the future. Better options and quality for the money within a few miles. Plus side: BBQ open on a Monday, easy in/out, drive through, self service stations.

I ordered the Beef Barbeque plate with Brunswick stew and sweet potatoes fries. The portions were generous, the food was absolutely delicious. The sweet tea here is the real southern thing. The barbeque sauce is very tangy with what tasted like a vinegar base with a pleasant hint of clove. The service was good here. I suggest this restaurant for a pleasant meal without all the crazy crowds of the city. This is one of the few places I have eaten where I got genuine southern hospitality and it is a new favorite. The art murals on the walls is very beautifully done.

I deserve a refund for the lack of quality in the food I ordered. Just wanted something for dinner for the family and I. Wings were barely sauced. I ordered Hot and it was BBQ. Ribs were hard and tasted old. I will not be dining at this location again. Hope things turn around, they have a prime location off a busy road.

It's BBQ even if it isn't all that great, so 2 stars for me. I don't enjoy the BBQ sauce at all. Its a vinegar-base that is very much like tangy ketchup. The ribs were very overcooked and dry, the pork nothing special taste wise, and the price doesn't equal the product. Others may feel differently, but my opinion is that this place isn't all that special.

I keep trying to like this place but I just can't get there. Everything is so dry and bland you have to smother it in sauce or ranch to be able to swallow it. Today was the final straw. Ordered To-go. After waiting 30 minutes and finally getting it home everything was wrong. Ordered a BBQ plate get a chicken sandwich. Ordered a Philly cheese steak get pot roast on a bun.