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This restaurant has received mixed reviews, with some customers expressing disappointment in the quality of the food, particularly the rib tips and pork, which they found dry and lacking in flavor. Others, however, praised the pulled beef and pulled chicken dishes, as well as the iconic BBQ sauce. The nostalgic ambiance of the restaurant was appreciated by long-time customers, who have been returning for decades. Despite some inconsistencies in the brisket being overcooked on occasion, many diners found the portions generous and the prices reasonable. Overall, the service and atmosphere received positive feedback, with many customers planning to return for a meal, mentioning the friendly staff and relaxed outdoor seating area, on average, the rating for Russell's Barbecue . is 4.

Overall Total Score
4 out of 5
Impressive | 9035 reviews

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Sirved
3.9 ★ from 1682 reviews
smith-archie-1
25.01.2024 - 21:29

I've been eating here for 50 years....always a great experience! They never disappoint.

ivory-schowalter
25.01.2024 - 21:29

Went on Wed about 5pm. Mushrooms were extra salty, rib tip dinner was old tips they were hard and seemed to be baked not smoked, very chewy no sauce. Coleslaw i...

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epadrao-1
25.01.2024 - 21:29

The Beef Brisket was really good. They have picnic tables and umbrellas in the grassy area by the parking lot. Makes for a really nice place to relax and have l...

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martin-joanna
25.01.2024 - 21:29

The pork is dry, shaved, deli style meat not pulled. If it's house made and not frozen, which I doubt, it's not smoked. At least not the way their website claim...

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greg-edwards-library
25.01.2024 - 21:29

I wish there was a star less then 1. I don?t care how hungry you are don?t waste your time here. My rib tips were like little beef jerky pieces, sides were in c...

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Yelp
2.9 ★ from 511 reviews
Tripadvisor
3.9 ★ from 186 reviews
Google
4.2 ★ from 2345 reviews
Foursquare
3.8 ★ from 163 reviews
Restaurantguru
4.1 ★ from 5433 reviews
INT Restaurants
4.3 ★ from 1446 reviews

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