I will preface my review with this: I have been griling and smoking meats, seriously, for 15 years. Very few BBQ restaurants measure up to my exacting standards. For reference, Rodney Scott's in Charleston is one of the few. He is a Beard award winner.We were hungry with limited to time to find someplace to eat. Knew nothing of the food options in Zanesville. As we drove by, I smelled the smoke. I love the smell of smoking meat.A decision was made.I ordered the brisket sandwich with fries. My partner ordered the pulled pork. It was not the best BBQ we've ever had.The pulled pork was flavorless. No smoke flavor. No rub. Just sorta bland pork.The brisket did contain a nice smokey flavor, however it was served with some weird sauce. Still not sure what it was.The fries and onion rings were nothing to write home about either.Again, I realize I'm a harsh judge of BBQ but the smell of the smoke did not live up to the expectation of flavor.

The food was okay the brisket was very soft but kinda bland and lacked flavor the had 3 different BBQ sauces on the table which helped give it flavor but it still was missing flavor. The mashed potatoes and Mac-n-cheese tasted a little funny almost like they used spoiled milk to make them with. The staff was friendly but it seemed like most people were coming there for ice cream when I was there.

Love this place! My favorite brisket in Zainesville.