The food steals the show in this restaurant. Due to the popularity with the locals, the establishment is under strain to keep up.
Food: 10/10 - This is where this establishment shines. True barbeque. The brisket and ribs have smoke rings in the meat and the building smells great when you walk in. Great value! You get a lot of food for not a lot of money. Served on white bread just like BBQ should be!
Service: 7/10 - The kitchen really cares about what they are serving. However the ordering process is under strain to keep up with the largely local patrons who visit. The line frequently stretches out the door and with one person taking orders the wait can be longer than it takes to eat the food. The person taking the orders is friendly and trying hard to keep up but the management needs to improve the infrastructure. The podium itself is very simplistic and the whole setup is not build to handle a crowd.
Decor: 5/10 - They have a fish tank featured on the tv show "Tanked" but it is in sad shape. The restaurant is worn out and a bit unorganized comprising of 3 disjointed eating areas. The eating areas look like they were expanded to meet demand but in an adhoc manner.
Cleanliness: 7/10 - The area to get your sodas is sub par. Poor lighting and hidden for first time visitors. There were no major areas of uncleanliness but the restaurant was not beaming with cleanliness either. Some improvement is needed.
Parking: 6/10 - Parking can be tight. Small shared lot. Note: You are in strip club central in this area.
Restrooms: N/A - Didn't visit.
Overall: 9.5/10 - Don't bother with BBQ on the strip. This is a local gem if you can go at off peak times or don't mind waiting for your food.
The food is what brings the locals here and for good reason. The problems that this establishment faces are good problems to have. Namely, they are growing fast and are in a phase where they should be planning their next phase of development. They are in need of a re-haul on the building itself to bring the eating area into one cohesive place with a modern order taking setup.
If they can overcome these obstacles there's no end in sight to the good things that lie ahead at Rollin' Smoke BBQ.