Zoog's Caveman Cookin

Really loved the food! I had brisket and definitely the best I've had...juicy, tender, great smoke level. The coleslaw was fab, too; cold, crispy and not too sweet. The waitress was very pleasant, checked back frequently.  I would have given five stars, but it's dirty and the bathroom is disgusting. I think next time, probably takeout.

We had a great time at Zoog's.  My wife liked her ribs and I really liked my catfish.
The service was good as well.

The noise level was fine.  My kids were probably making the most noise in the dining area.  The decor is rather spartan, but it's clean.

Zoog came out and entertained our kids for a while.

I will definitely go back when I'm in town.

Overall, the food is pretty good. As far as Southern restaurants in the North go, this one is yummy. The meat is good. The ribs are spot-on!

There are a few minor issues that if fixed would go a long way to making this place wonderful! The sweet tea is not real sweet tea. It is from a lemon/sweet tea powder mix, it is not fresh brewed. That is a big downer when wanting good Southern food because sweet tea and BBQ go hand-in-hand. The décor of the restaurant is also run down. It looks dated and dingy, which makes me question how clean the kitchen is. And the bar on the other side of the restaurant is distracting because they play their music really loud and if you are sitting next to the bar, it is difficult to have a conversation with your family or date.

If you can look past a few minor cosmetic details, then the BBQ is worth it!