The place is cool but as for BBQ, it isn't that great. If you want well cooked (slow and low) meat they accomplish that but as for BBQ it isn't the greatest. I didn't get any smoke flavor. That being said, the approach for little seasoning and letting the meat speak for itself is lost without a decent smoke. In addition, the seasoning doesn't have a good balance as the sweet side just sticks out at the end (ribs). I hate to say it but if this place was in Texas or North Carolina, it wouldn't do too well. I love the Pig Ears though!