Stupid Good BBQ

Had a wonderful lunch here with family, including our 6-year-old. The service was attentive and friendly. Most dishes were generously portioned and reasonably priced. The mac and cheese was a hit with our child, and the smoked chicken was tender and flavorful. The sides, especially the slaw and cornbread, were fantastic and clearly made fresh. The only hiccup was the brisket - while tasty, the portion size felt small for the price tag compared to other items on the menu. The atmosphere was welcoming, clean, and casual enough for families while still maintaining an upscale feel. Would definitely return, though I might skip the brisket next time. Perfect spot for lunch and dinner family meals.

A few of us stopped in for lunch to give this place, the most recent Great American Restaurant our first try. GAR restaurants are solid and know for their excellent customer service and their interesting menus, which they execute nearly perfectly every time. Operating a smokehouse isn’t the same, as it takes a special type of chef to be a pitmaster and most “chefs” aren’t pitmasters. That being said, I figured it would be tough for chain, even a local chain which is excellent to do a smokehouse. The majority of the reviews and comments in local foodie groups I reviewed weren’t too positive about this place, but I needed to try it for myself. I got a sampling of proteins; prime brisket, turkey, ribs, and sausage. The brisket was easily the best – nice crust and smoke, while being tender. The next up were the ribs, as they were tender and nicely smoked. But the sausage was pretty bad, tasted too much like raw pork with a tough casing and hardly any smoke. Then the turkey was the worst… one person in my group said it had the taste and texture of the turkey you get in a Lunchable and as soon as he said that, it was immediately what I thought of, as it reminded me of the same thing. Really wasn’t good at all. When it came to the sides, they were decent, with the beans being the best and the mac & cheese next up. The potatoes in the potato salad were too hard, not al dente, but harder. The cornbread was excellent though. Overall, the service and venue were nice, but the meat was too inconsistent. I can see why this place gets the no-so-good reviews it does. I won’t be back.

Ordered a 3 meat plate in order to get a taste for most of the food, have not tried everything from the menu yet but, in my choice of 3 meat the only thing that was good in taste for me was the sliced Angus. Got a bunch of Cornbread, which was nice as it wasn’t dry. Paid $30 and I wasn’t full until I ate all that cornbread but if I didn’t I’m not sure I would have been satisfied.

Had a fantastic time here! Like every Great American establishment, the service was impeccable. The smashed baked potato was a delight to see - I’m going to try doing it at home now. I was really pleased with my brisket and think it’s the best I’ve had outside of Texas. The bread pudding was divine.

We decided to try this spot out because we love BBQ and this did not disappoint. The food is phenomenal but what was really amazing was the hospitality! Autumn was so genuinely warm and wonderful - her recommendations were on point and we just felt very welcomed! The entire team is amazing here and we appreciated that. We also loved the sauces and cute touches throughout the restaurant. Also - get the bread pudding!!! It’s AMAZING. We can’t wait to visit again!

I recently had the opportunity to visit the new BBQ establishment by the Great American Restaurants in the bustling Concord Shopping Center in Springfield. The food was enjoyable; the meats were expertly grilled, tender, and perfectly seasoned. I particularly appreciated the homemade pickles, which offered a delightful crunch, balanced sweetness, and vinegary tang. The spare ribs and pulled meats were delicious, and I found the fresh salad a nice complement. The bread pudding and pecan pie served with ice cream were delightful, leaving me satisfied. However, I would suggest some areas where improvements could be made, particularly regarding the ordering process. Customers seemed to be experiencing some uncertainty as they approached the counter, which caused delays. A clear and easily visible ordering process, perhaps displayed on a board, could enhance the experience for everyone. To enhance the dining experience, it might be beneficial to provide guests with a restaurant beeper or pager instead of having staff call out names when food is ready. This approach can be efficient in a busy and noisy restaurant environment, ensuring guests won't miss their order being called. I did notice that staff members were actively maintaining cleanliness in the dining area, which was commendable. Overall, it was a positive experience, and I look forward to visiting again.

One of the top new spots Great American Restaurants has opened, ever! Pit masters are ready and willing to discuss BBQ styles, practices, recipes (within reason, no secrets are disclosed!) I have dined twice and enjoyed everything on the menu both times. These people clearly love what they do, and take pride in each and every tray they serve! I have not ordered a protein I haven't loved. Sauces are well balanced, diverse and plentiful. Cornbread is moist without coming across soggy or greasy! Green beans are....GREEN because they haven't been boiled to death! Mac and Cheese is creamy and delicious. Want to spoil yourself? Try a Texas Twinkie... jalapeno stuffed with brisket, cheeses, and other taste bud-tantalizing yumminess.

I was initially hesitant to try this place because of the name. Stupid Good suggests the food would be amazing. Unfortunately, the food didn’t quite live up to the name. We tried the ribs, pulled chicken, prime brisket, chicken salad, baked beans, cole slaw, fries, collard greens, and cornbread. While everything looked great, the only real standouts were the chicken salad, pulled chicken, fries, and cornbread. Not quite enough to bring us back. However, the service truly was stupid good. The general manager was incredibly kind and patient with my elderly mom and my picky chef husband. That level of hospitality was the highlight of the visit.