Smoke Daddy’s Review of Lemons Bar-B-Q
This place had promise from outside appearances, but fell flat once inside. If I were to visit again, I’d choose something other than bbq (maybe the fried fish).
MAIN FARE:
- Brisket – They don’t separate the point from the flat, so you get both fatty and lean in most slices. Meat is ok, but there is noticable bitterness from the smoke.
- Rib – Trimmed back, not too much meat on these. Somewhat overcooked.
- Sausage – Commercial; I’m guessing Eckrich.
OTHER FARE:
This place had promise from outside appearances, but fell flat once inside. If I were to visit again, I’d choose something other than bbq (maybe the fried fish).
MAIN FARE:
- Brisket – They don’t separate the point from the flat, so you get both fatty and lean in most slices. Meat is ok, but there is noticable bitterness from the smoke.
- Rib – Trimmed back, not too much meat on these. Somewhat overcooked.
- Sausage – Commercial; I’m guessing Eckrich.
OTHER FARE:
- Beans – Green peppers & onion, with black pepper on the finish. Good.
- Potato Salad – "Skin-on" mustard-based style. Good.
- Slaw – Some of the crunch has left the leaf.
- Sauce – Bold flavors, with a bunch of individual spice profiles: Garlic salt; Onion powder; Celery salt are noticeable above others.
- Cornbread – Dense & dry.
ATMOSPHERE:
- Very good joint drive-up appeal… it had promise from the outside
- The place was absolutely empty when we arrive, just a couple of kids minding the store
- You can feel the grease from the deep fryer in the air of the joint
- All the meat was panned together and waiting… never a good indication.
- The crew wants to abort this stop as soon as we step inside
