D. L. Hot-Flamethrower Posted May 1, 2019 Share Posted May 1, 2019 I don't live in Buffalo, but I'm within a reasonable driving distance coming from the Southern Tier. I love a good BBQ -not so concerned about price. Recently, a guy who works for me went to visit his son at college in the area. He came back singing the praises for Smokey Bones. I looked at the reviews online and it got a 4.0 not bad. I really want to hear from some of the experts on here. What is your favorite place? Best Ribs? Pulled Pork? etc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark80 Posted May 1, 2019 Share Posted May 1, 2019 (edited) Suzy-Qs Bar-B-Que Shack. It's a dump, it's in a bad neighborhood, it's only open 3 days a week and it will run out of ribs, but it's by far the best IMO. Edited May 1, 2019 by Mark80 3 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SlimShady'sSpaceForce Posted May 1, 2019 Share Posted May 1, 2019 BBQ ??? You aint in the South !!! You go out for Wings and Beef on Weck!!!! lol Sorry I can't help you there Try Yelp or some such 1 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ricojes Posted May 1, 2019 Share Posted May 1, 2019 My favorite is BW's in Blasdell... http://www.bwbbq.com/ 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrbojanglezs Posted May 1, 2019 Share Posted May 1, 2019 I like Fat Bobs downtown. 5 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Turk Posted May 1, 2019 Share Posted May 1, 2019 (edited) Our BBQ here is mediocre at best...even the ones that claim they are the best would be like the 80th rated BBQ in places like KC or Texas...a place like Q39 would kill it if they opened up here.. Then again when I was at Q39 and the waiter tried telling me how their wings were awesome I just laughed in his face...but their BBQ was like an all-night party in your mouth... Edited May 1, 2019 by matter2003 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Your Brown Eye Posted May 1, 2019 Share Posted May 1, 2019 Buffalo is not known for bbq Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HOUSE Posted May 1, 2019 Share Posted May 1, 2019 (edited) Rays Sunoco , Main & Transit. Behind the motor oil. They are having an Ultra Sale Could be busy Edited May 1, 2019 by HOUSE 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flip Johnson Posted May 1, 2019 Share Posted May 1, 2019 Fat Bob's 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4_kidd_4 Posted May 1, 2019 Share Posted May 1, 2019 Dinosaur is decent. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blacklabel Posted May 1, 2019 Share Posted May 1, 2019 BW's down the road from the stadium is pretty good. Dinosaur BBQ is good as well but it's a chain and I dunno if you're looking for a Buffalo-exclusive type of spot. Now I want BBQ. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NewEra Posted May 1, 2019 Share Posted May 1, 2019 Duffs. Ask for the BBQ Wings 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
87168 Posted May 1, 2019 Share Posted May 1, 2019 (edited) 15 minutes ago, Your Brown Eye said: Buffalo is not known for bbq great post, however, that doesn't answer their question I'd easily go with Suzy's. it's a true mom and pop joint, so the hrs can fluctuate, but the food is really really good. it's not a dump, and it's far from being in a "bad" neighborhood. it's just not on the Boulevard. Edited May 1, 2019 by 87168 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HOUSE Posted May 1, 2019 Share Posted May 1, 2019 1 hour ago, 87168 said: great post, however, that doesn't answer their question I'd easily go with Suzy's. it's a true mom and pop joint, so the hrs can fluctuate, but the food is really really good. it's not a dump, and it's far from being in a "bad" neighborhood. it's just not on the Boulevard. Bring your gun and lots of ammo...9mm is best Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wagon127 Posted May 1, 2019 Share Posted May 1, 2019 Smokey Bones and Dinosaur BBQ are both Chains. Its like coming to Buffalo and getting chicken wings from Pizza Hut. Go to BW's BBQ, its not far from the stadium to. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Craig Oi Posted May 1, 2019 Share Posted May 1, 2019 I'd have to say fat Bob's on Virginia place downtown 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrbojanglezs Posted May 1, 2019 Share Posted May 1, 2019 49 minutes ago, Your Brown Eye said: Buffalo is not known for bbq No, but it is known for great restaurants. Plenty of good BBQ places in B'lo 6 minutes ago, wagon127 said: Smokey Bones and Dinosaur BBQ are both Chains. Its like coming to Buffalo and getting chicken wings from Pizza Hut. Go to BW's BBQ, its not far from the stadium to. Dino BBQ is a Upstate NY chain 3 or 4 spots, so not a national chain like Smokey Bones 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wagon127 Posted May 1, 2019 Share Posted May 1, 2019 4 minutes ago, Mrbojanglezs said: Dino BBQ is a Upstate NY chain 3 or 4 spots, so not a national chain like Smokey Bones Yeah, I know, but it is slowly expanding out of state. Not nearly as much of a chain as Smokey I get it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobs0108 Posted May 1, 2019 Share Posted May 1, 2019 4 minutes ago, wagon127 said: Yeah, I know, but it is slowly expanding out of state. Not nearly as much of a chain as Smokey I get it. I do really love DinoBBQ and I know they have on here in Stamford CT just outside of NYC. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Never NEVER Give-up Posted May 1, 2019 Share Posted May 1, 2019 Fat Bob's downtown (Allentown) is great. But even better is One-eyed Jack's - on Transit near Robinson Rd in Lockport. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Just Joshin' Posted May 1, 2019 Share Posted May 1, 2019 26 minutes ago, wagon127 said: Smokey Bones and Dinosaur BBQ are both Chains. Its like coming to Buffalo and getting chicken wings from Pizza Hut. Go to BW's BBQ, its not far from the stadium to. True for Smokey Bones but not Dinosaur. They are a regional chain and not run like a chain. I have not been to other Buffalo places but would recommend Dinosaur. They are easily the best you will get in the North. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MacGyver Posted May 1, 2019 Share Posted May 1, 2019 1 hour ago, Mrbojanglezs said: I like Fat Bobs downtown. My GF's been trying to get me to go there for years. I don't know what Fat Bob looks like but not sure I want him touching my food. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bourbonboy Posted May 1, 2019 Share Posted May 1, 2019 (edited) Another vote for Dinosaur BBQ - I don't think of this as a chain even if there are a few others, and also has advantage of decent beer on tap selection.... (Tip - try the Big Ass Pork Plate, with beans and rice!) Edited May 1, 2019 by bourbonboy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaattMaann Posted May 1, 2019 Share Posted May 1, 2019 Used to be HANDS DOWN Kentucky Gregs....unfortunately he has since closed down. Fat Bobs used to be really good like 10 years ago, then the husband and wife divorced and the business went downhill...I know people still really like it and I have no idea why (dry, sides are bland). BW's is OK. I would say drive out to Lockport and go to One Eyed Jacks or if you dont wanna make the drive, just go to Dinosaur (its a "chain" but a local chain). 2 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
badassgixxer05 Posted May 1, 2019 Share Posted May 1, 2019 1 hour ago, Never NEVER Give-up said: Fat Bob's downtown (Allentown) is great. But even better is One-eyed Jack's - on Transit near Robinson Rd in Lockport. This! I found this diamond in the rough when i first moved to lockport area. Great bbq! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ridgewaycynic2013 Posted May 1, 2019 Share Posted May 1, 2019 If I’m in Buffalo, Susie-Q’s. If on foot downtown, Dinosaur. If I’m near Rochester, Sticky Lips BBQ Juke Joint. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
badassgixxer05 Posted May 1, 2019 Share Posted May 1, 2019 2 minutes ago, Ridgewaycynic2013 said: If I’m in Buffalo, Susie-Q’s. If on foot downtown, Dinosaur. If I’m near Rochester, Sticky Lips BBQ Juke Joint. Sticky lips is always my lunch time stop after trip to Fisher for for camp. Very good, and really good selection of beer on tap. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. WEO Posted May 1, 2019 Share Posted May 1, 2019 1 hour ago, Mrbojanglezs said: No, but it is known for great restaurants. Plenty of good BBQ places in B'lo Dino BBQ is a Upstate NY chain 3 or 4 spots, so not a national chain like Smokey Bones 8 minutes ago, badassgixxer05 said: This! I found this diamond in the rough when i first moved to lockport area. Great bbq! Got one in Harlem too. Ribs always very tough and dry. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ridgewaycynic2013 Posted May 1, 2019 Share Posted May 1, 2019 1 minute ago, Mr. WEO said: Got one in Harlem too. Ribs always very tough and dry. That made me think of comments I responded to regarding a venerated local watering hole: Customer: “The food was cold and the waitress was bitchy”. Me: My wife is serving lunches now?! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bills Fan in Beantown Posted May 1, 2019 Share Posted May 1, 2019 I just went to Dinosaur for the first time in Rochester and thought the ribs were pretty legit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ricojes Posted May 1, 2019 Share Posted May 1, 2019 1 hour ago, Never NEVER Give-up said: Fat Bob's downtown (Allentown) is great. But even better is One-eyed Jack's - on Transit near Robinson Rd in Lockport. One-eyed Jack's is excellent as well. i have heard really good things about Smokin' Little Diner in Depew, but have not tried it yet. http://smokinlittlediner.somegreatbbq.com/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ALLEN1QB Posted May 1, 2019 Share Posted May 1, 2019 (edited) McDonald's Mcrib my fav Edited May 1, 2019 by ALLEN1QB 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Misterbluesky Posted May 1, 2019 Share Posted May 1, 2019 (edited) 1 hour ago, PaattMaann said: Used to be HANDS DOWN Kentucky Gregs....unfortunately he has since closed down. Fat Bobs used to be really good like 10 years ago, then the husband and wife divorced and the business went downhill...I know people still really like it and I have no idea why (dry, sides are bland). BW's is OK. I would say drive out to Lockport and go to One Eyed Jacks or if you dont wanna make the drive, just go to Dinosaur (its a "chain" but a local chain). Paatt..I have some semi good news, he still caters and will also deliver to your home(Saturdays Only ?). The set up is only done but e-mails..I agree,best BBQ in WNY. Al e oops in Lancaster is pretty good. 36 minutes ago, Mr. WEO said: Got one in Harlem too. Ribs always very tough and dry. Is one eyed jacks in Lockport still open? Edited May 1, 2019 by Misterbluesky 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest K-GunJimKelly12 Posted May 1, 2019 Share Posted May 1, 2019 1 hour ago, PaattMaann said: Used to be HANDS DOWN Kentucky Gregs....unfortunately he has since closed down. Fat Bobs used to be really good like 10 years ago, then the husband and wife divorced and the business went downhill...I know people still really like it and I have no idea why (dry, sides are bland). BW's is OK. I would say drive out to Lockport and go to One Eyed Jacks or if you dont wanna make the drive, just go to Dinosaur (its a "chain" but a local chain). I was going to say Kentucky Greg's then saw this. I hadn't been there in over two years. Really disappointed to hear they're gone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buffalo716 Posted May 1, 2019 Share Posted May 1, 2019 Dinosaur is definitely not a real chain... and they do things right .. I would go there over Smokey bones 100-100 times Also Fat Bobs or Suzy- Qs 5 minutes ago, K-GunJimKelly12 said: I was going to say Kentucky Greg's then saw this. I hadn't been there in over two years. Really disappointed to hear they're gone. They are still open for catering I believe just no dine in Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
C.Biscuit97 Posted May 1, 2019 Share Posted May 1, 2019 3 hours ago, HOUSE said: Rays Sunoco , Main & Transit. Behind the motor oil. They are having an Ultra Sale Could be busy Taken many a first date there. If those bathrooms could talk. ? and Buffalo isn’t great for BBQ, but Fat Bob’s and Dinosaur are solid. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Never NEVER Give-up Posted May 1, 2019 Share Posted May 1, 2019 39 minutes ago, Misterbluesky said: Paatt..I have some semi good news, he still caters and will also deliver to your home(Saturdays Only ?). The set up is only done but e-mails..I agree,best BBQ in WNY. Al e oops in Lancaster is pretty good. Is one eyed jacks in Lockport still open? ABSOLUTELY!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buffalo716 Posted May 1, 2019 Share Posted May 1, 2019 6 minutes ago, C.Biscuit97 said: Taken many a first date there. If those bathrooms could talk. ? and Buffalo isn’t great for BBQ, but Fat Bob’s and Dinosaur are solid. And Austin Matthews grew up in Arizona which is dog crap for hockey... and he is one of the best in the world I’ve had crap BBQ in Carolina and amazing BBQ in NY its preparation . A put master can do anything here he can in Texas Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
C.Biscuit97 Posted May 1, 2019 Share Posted May 1, 2019 1 minute ago, Buffalo716 said: And Austin Matthews grew up in Arizona which is dog crap for hockey... and he is one of the best in the world I’ve had crap BBQ in Carolina and amazing BBQ in NY its preparation . A put master can do anything here he can in Texas Oh i agree. Imo, for its size, Buffalo is the best food city in the country. BBQ isn’t its strength though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zonabb Posted May 1, 2019 Share Posted May 1, 2019 Had nearly all mentioned. Smoke on the Water in Tonawanda is where I'd go if I had to get the one I liked best, not the one closest. Had BWs most recently, it was decent. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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