J&J Smokehouse BBQ

(7 Reviews)
550 Main St, Catskill, NY 12414, USA

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Contacts

Category: Restaurant,
Address: 550 Main St, Catskill, NY 12414, USA
Zip code: 12414
Website: https://www.jjsmokehousebbq.com/
Opening hours (Edit)
Monday:11:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Tuesday:11:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Wednesday:11:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Thursday:11:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Friday:11:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Saturday:11:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Sunday:Closed

Customer Ratings and Reviews

  • Arthur Alan Wise

    (May 29, 2023, 12:36 am)

    Here lies the passion from a man that does it because you know he eats it. My constant companion and I drove about an hour to get there. Just to clarify there are a good amount of "real" BBQ places in the Capital Region, but you get tired of the same thing, hence the drive. The first thing that you notice are cars parked side-by-side in the lot. Either it's going to be good or there's a lot of people with no taste buds. I'm not going to nit-pick things that (I think) are wrong because I'm not getting paid to that. The staff is friendly, knowledgeable and that's a delight in itself. Straight up, you get fed. Platters are on point, for the price of what I got and the quality of sides to the various proteins (Brisket, Ribs, Pastrami). Do I have to say more? My companion had the Chicken Platter Special that was moist, dark shellacked, well-seasoned smoked chicken. Of course, she had some brisket and a rib from my platter. Consensus was that the brisket was more geared to the novice. I say this because it is very lean and no top piece of fat (Deckle). Still very flavorful. The ribs were melt-in-your mouth tasty, but lacked that bark. On to the sides. We had Potato Salad (mayo, mustard and egg), Mac 'n Cheese (very hearty & cheesy) Hot fresh Pickle chips (Yummy, cuts right through all that richness) Cole Slaw (vinegar based with a kick) and Beets (Consumer variety). Bar the beets, everything had love. Because I am also a chili head, I had to try the Carnivore Chili. Hands down, damn right tasty. Made with his homemade Texas links (give me a bucket of them, but get them before he sells out), Pastrami, Burnt ends, brisket, and just a scattering of red kidney beans. The richly moist and tasty buttery corn bread was just the icing on that flavor treat.
    Would we go back?
    Yes, we are going back. But not for what I just described. We're going back to get a couple of his absolutely huge and tasty sandwiches: the Cuban and the Pastrami, $15 - $17 with a side and pickle chips. Mic drop. BTW, ice-cold cans of beer, too.
    Bottom line is this, they can tweak it or keep it the same. It is worth the go. If you do, tell them the "Memphis in May Judge " sent you. Google that. Happy eating America.

  • Sonny Esparza on Google

    (February 5, 2020, 3:57 pm)

    I honestly love the food and service, fantastic area right next to where I live. The employees are always super friendly. Will visit here again.

  • Terri Watts on Google

    (January 10, 2020, 11:57 pm)

    Nice Casual place. The food was AMAZING! Prices are very good. Owners are very friendly. We enjoy our first visit so much!

    Terri

  • Allyssa Cumming on Google

    (January 10, 2020, 6:28 pm)

    J&J's is amazing. Our office eats here several times a week and we couldn't be more satisfied. Large portions, great prices and wonderful people! The only place to eat in Catskill.

  • Betsi Krisniski on Google

    (January 2, 2020, 1:37 pm)

    I did not feel like cooking for New Year’s and decided to order in. There has been a lot of positive talk about J&J’s and I can see why, from the food to the service to the place itself. I put the order in online via their website the week before - SUPER easy to use the ordering system and choose exactly what we wanted. They had a special for New Year’s with a rack of ribs, pulled pork and pulled chicken, cornbread, rolls, and a bunch of their homemade sides - so we got try all kinds of things in one meal. As I was heading to pick it up on New Year’s Eve, I got an automated text that our order was ready, which was cool. Picking it up, my first time in the place - you could eat off the floor. The place is immaculate. Both Jim and Jill were there to greet a first time customer, they are super friendly and rounded out the positive experience so far. The stuff was packed well and easy to transport. Then the food - WOW. I do NOT care for ribs usually. But these did the job! They were smoked, not greasy at ALL. Sauce on the side, was noticeably homemade and SO flavorful. Definitely worth going back again for everything all around!

  • Andrew kleeschulte on Google

    (January 1, 2020, 10:47 pm)

    First off it's impossible to find good BBQ north of NYC. The few places that do are generic smothering meat in sauce to make up for lack of flavor in the meat. That being said J&j has bold flavors with a depth that you usually don't find in BBQ. If you have had the shot of cucumber salad then you will know what I'm talking about.
    If you are looking for great food at a good price thats also ready quick, you can't beat j&j.

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