I usually make a few visits before I decide to write a review. Mostly because I am a small business owner myself and I don't want to provide negative feedback based on one experience. I would not like a customer of mine to judge my business based on one interaction either.
My first experience here was so positive that I feel very comfortable writing some things down right away.
I travelled further than usual to find the Smash Bar. Once I arrived I was surprised at how understated the exterior is. It's tucked away in the back of a plaza with very plain looking signage. Once inside the atmosphere and decor compare well with a Milestones Moxies or Earls. The menu is extensive. I was having a very hard time making a choice so I asked for a recommendation from the server. The server was great. Very attentive and filled every tiny request. Never failing to remember a detail.
The suggestion he gave me was ribs and Mac and cheese. Two things I had been considering pretty hard anyways.. So that was an easy sell.
I am a bit of a bbq and especially a rib snob. So I'll hold my opinion of the ribs for now. However.. The Mac and Cheese was perfect!! So flavorful and perfect in texture. I will go back for that alone. In addition everything that came with my ribs was top notch. Roasted corn and coleslaw are so yummy.
So how's the ribs? Well. Not the greatest. They were not horrible. But most of the flavor was by way of sauce. Rather than a good marinade or a rub... Or a smoker! I would probably choose something else next time.
All that being said... This was a very positive dining experience. I would make the tri