Brandon's BBQ

Brought the fam here on a vacation at the nearby state park.  This is definitely a hidden gem in an area with basically nothing else.  It doesn't have to be as good as it is.  Great chill vibe, FANTASTIC outdoor eating area, great food, decent beers (especially for where it is located), and a super cool staff.  And holy crap were the prices reasonable for what you get. I highly recommend it.  Hell, if it didn't close as early as it did (9) I would have been perfectly happy to just hang there for the night.  I am a picky mofo, and this place would even make the cut in the Chicago market.

WOW.

Wasn't hoping for much - we were staying at Pipestem Resort and sick of the food there.  Found this place with one review on Yelp and figured it was the owner reviewing himself, but there nothing else around here, and I mean nothing.  

Pulling up, I was sure my family and I were about to become victims a la Texas Chainsaw Massacre.  Took a deep breath and walked in... to a cozy place with amazing smells.  Tables inside a nice indoor ambiance; tables on an enclosed, sunny porch; tables outside in an open air porch.  Menu had a respectable beer selection.  If we were about to be turned into chili, I figured we'd at least have a good meal first.

Good is an understatement:  the food was AMAZING.  I had the ribs and chicken with baked beans and coleslaw, and every bite was fantastic.  Even small salad I started with was delicious.  Tons of food, friendly service, super laid-back atmosphere.  Not a place to be missed!

Great food at great prices! Service was great and quick.