Citadel BBQ Reviews
Submitted by Brandon Muzny on 03/31/2022
Brandon Muzny 1 stars rating.
The taste was ok but the brisket was dry, stringy, and tough. For the quality it should have been maybe half the price. I think one issue is it was sliced with the grain instead of across. The other, now I may be wrong, was it was pulled out of a warming oven/cabinet and perhaps it has been sitting there for a very long time drying out. The sauce was super sweet. It was probably the worst bbq I've had at a restaurant. On the positive side, the staff was nice.
J E 1 stars rating.
Horrible experience - A guy wearing a sauna vest (tanktop) is the one who took my order and proceeded to grab the bread with no gloves. The restaurant was completely empty and I still waited 22 minutes for a burger, the fries tasted horrible super oily and the overall experience left a lot to desire. Remember that the eyes eat first and your first impression is what set the standard.
Submitted by J E on 06/23/2022
Joe Mattiello 5 stars rating.
I mean, WOW! And seriously though! And I’m picky, coming from a culinary background. The loaded baked potato was nothing less than perfection. Not only were the toppings delicious and artistically placed over the perfectly cooked potato, but the combination of all ingredients made this simple but delicious menu item an absolute winner. Stellar presentation and perfectly hand crafted. Bravo Citedel BBQ!
Submitted by Joe Mattiello on 04/08/2022
Shelly Sanders 5 stars rating.
Brisket and ribs were great. Sauce was even better. Nice hot meal with great sides and finished with cold beer. We love to eat here everything we are in the area! Service and staff is fantastic too!
Submitted by Shelly Sanders on 03/03/2022
Mark Zheng 4 stars rating.
I got the pulled pork sandwich and my wife got a sausage salad. I feel my pulled pork was a bit dry but overall it was good. My wife liked her salad. Agree that this place is a bit over priced but hey their location was great so what can you say?
Submitted by Mark Zheng on 02/25/2022
butch compton 1 stars rating.
I’m not sure where some of these reviewers have had BBQ before but they sure haven’t had good BBQ. I ordered us .5# brisket, .5# turkey, braised greens and cauliflower for lunch delivered. It was on time and convenient. When opened the bag I noticed that the sides were super small for $6 each. I opened the sliced brisket and tried to cut it with the plastic knife and could not make it work. The brisket was so tough and dry I had to get a steak knife to cut it. The brisket had no smoke ring, no flavor and tough as boot leather. It was almost like it was under baked in the oven. The turkey breast was spot on. I hate making a negative review but this place is not worth what they are charging. $53 for a drink, 2 sides, .5# brisket, and .5# turkey is pricy for mediocre food.
Submitted by Butch Compton on 11/17/2021
Flora Jovial 1 stars rating.
Super expensive and not tasting good. They charge $5 for a small side of collard green. Really? And it was super salty. The brisket sandwich was very dry, and a small sandwich itself cost $12. I would not recommend anyone to go there.
Submitted by Flora Jovial on 11/01/2021
Brandon Simm 1 stars rating.
Terrible.. The Buffalo Wings and Ribs were highly seasoned, and the sauce tasted like straight Ketchup with Black pepper added to it. On top of that, the food was cold. The ribs were sliced on the end portion, and was dried out..
Submitted by Brandon Simm on 06/25/2021
Peter Dudley 5 stars rating.
Google location is off. It’s next to Cliff’s Grill which is good too. Corner of Main and Dryden with some parking on Dryden or the lots nearby.
I had a great brisket. Moist n meaty with good flavor. No need for sauce. I tried The spicy sauce which is served on the side and it is tangy not spicy. The meats are Smoked in house I was shown the smokers through the kitchen door when I asked.
The loaded baked potato could be a meal on its own.
I’ll be back for breakfast. The prices are fair and the store is clean.
I came back for breakfast. Brisket taco. Again meaty and plentiful.
Submitted by Peter Dudley on 05/18/2021
T.J Maltby 5 stars rating.
Citadel BBQ is LIT!
We ordered
1 1/2 lbs of brisket (Moist) hence the fat
Sliced Turkey sandwich
Chopped Beef sandwich
Mac and Cheese
And
Banana Pudding.
I have nothing negative to say about any of it.
The brisket was moist and pull apart, smoked perfectly and does not need BBQ sauce.
The sliced turkey was so tender and moist we ended up ditching the bun and eating the sliced turkey. (As pictured the tiny bits of turkey were from trying to fork pieces to family members to try)
The Chopped beef sandwich was delicious and is generally a staple when I try any BBQ place. I relate it to cheese pizza, if your at a pizza place and they can’t deliver on a slice of cheese pizza then the rest probably won’t be right.
I immediately took my sandwich apart to make sure it was all brisket (you would be surprised what I’ve found) it was all coarsely chopped brisket that’s sauced up just perfectly. The sauce to brisket ratio was perfect you could still taste the brisket and had just a hint of sauce.
This place has done things right, and you can tell.
Excellent food guys! Thanks for the help and the conversation!
Submitted by T.j Maltby on 03/14/2021
