Shady Oak Barbecue & Grill

Grain of salt; BBQ on a Monday is not common. The menu is not just BBQ but has a blend of BBQ and burgers. I had the 2 meat plate as brisket and sausage with fries and corn. The brisket was a mix of dry and juicy. The juicy was fork tender and had great bark. The dry was right at the border of crumbly but not. The sausage was okay but a little greasy. Fries were fries, and there were lots. Overall I was happy to have it on a Monday night but do not think I would go on a Fri or Sat.

Pulling in, the parking lot is well marked and free of potholes. Aesthetically, the landscaping is beautiful and the building is rustic and inviting. Walking in, the decor is pleasing and provides an atmosphere of rustic country with music to enhance. The best seats are on the back, north side of the restaurant, in the bar area where you can see across the porch and to the foliage. Service was excellent. Glass never empty, answers to all questions, and our food arrived quickly. We did not believe that this was the best BBQ we have ever had, but it was tasty and we enjoyed the whole experience.

Of all the BBQ places we've tried so far, this is my favorite. The food was delicious and fairly priced. The servings were enough to get full, and the waitress was very nice and friendly. Also, I have to mention their sweet tea. I'm very picky about sweet tea, it's very hit or miss for me, but theirs was so good. The bread was so good and soft and warm we did t even put the butter on it. It was just a perfect experience in my books. We saw tables and lights set up outside as well under lots of shady trees, so we plan to come back in the evening and enjoy a meal outside.

I’m sooo skeptical when I walk into a bbq joint because I am very picky. Although I can’t speak for all the barbecue items, I can say that I LoVe absolutely everything I ordered! After ordering the peppered sausage & peppered beans as many people recommended, I also to took a chance on the coleslaw and cinnamon apples. The sausage and beans were spot on delicious. The coleslaw still tasted healthy because it was not overly dressed & the flavors were blended (thoughtfully marinated yet not over saturated). The cinnamon apples were fresh, perfectly soft, yet had texture of an apple still. I loved the softness of the sausage and no mysterious pieces. The beans were still whole yet perfectly tender. I just loved everything so much & I’m just very surprised since I am so picky! Shout out to Aaron, who is a manager, bartender, server. He was very knowledgeable & patient with all of our questions. Also, the Texas tea was a great not-overly-sweet cocktail & tasted well-made, not skimped. Just right!! Not a wordsmith; just sayin’ it how it was! 💜