[Indydealmaker]

Originally Posted by Shimpy

I can't understand why someone would invest lots of money into a restaurant without enough knowledge of how to run that restaurant. Running out of food is completely unacceptable. I mean, a BBQ place that doesn't have ribs???? That's like Kentucky Fried Chicken running out of chicken. I also question mainly outdoor seating which is great now but forget it during most of the year when the temps and humidity will chase most people indoors for A/C.

As a matter of fact: KFC are "famous" for running out of chicken, particularly the extra crispy.

[hoopsterdad]

i realize how far away it is, but dined at southern soul in st. simon's island, ga. might have been the best meal i ever had. it you have the pleasure of dining there, any of the places we have local will be very ordinary. triple d nailed southern soul. the brisket and sausage were outstanding, the four or five sauces at the table were great. the brunswick stew and hoppin john, which is black eyed peas and rice with some spicy sausage, were also great. about an hour up i95 from jacksonville. going that way, worth the stop.

[Villageshooter]

Originally Posted by Shimpy

I can't understand why someone would invest lots of money into a restaurant without enough knowledge of how to run that restaurant. Running out of food is completely unacceptable. I mean, a BBQ place that doesn't have ribs???? That's like Kentucky Fried Chicken running out of chicken. I also question mainly outdoor seating which is great now but forget it during most of the year when the temps and humidity will chase most people indoors for A/C.

This is exactly the reason we had franchises it takes a great skill and a lot of knowledge to be able to accomplish with these people are trying to pull off and they do not have it! It does not make them bad people it just makes them people that don't know what they're doing That's okay but they eventually will look around and Say what happened to all of our customers why don't they come back? It happens all the time look at those reality TV shows where the guy goes in and just about as a fit with what they are doing in a restaurant and most of those are close to going under It's just the way it is!

[PaPaLarry]

They have a website!!(Through Facebook I think) Maybe they need to be notified to read all the negative , so they can fix it fast, while snowbirds are still here. Hopefully they would want to know

[travelguy]

the absolute best place for bbq (rids/pulled port. etc) is Sully's located on CR 44 in Lisbon FL. Just a short drive and is sorta behind the Lake Square Mall.

[JoeC1947]

Originally Posted by Indydealmaker

As a matter of fact: KFC are "famous" for running out of chicken, particularly the extra crispy.

Wow! First Burger King runs out of Whoppers and now KFC running out of chicken! At this rate we won't be able to get any fast food soon. That's a good thing.

[Potsie]

Originally Posted by Villageshooter

This is exactly the reason we had franchises it takes a great skill and a lot of knowledge to be able to accomplish with these people are trying to pull off and they do not have it! It does not make them bad people it just makes them people that don't know what they're doing That's okay but they eventually will look around and Say what happened to all of our customers why don't they come back? It happens all the time look at those reality TV shows where the guy goes in and just about as a fit with what they are doing in a restaurant and most of those are close to going under It's just the way it is!

It makes me wonder if these people realize that they can purchase/hire a restaurant business consultant, much like you see on tv(restaurant impossible, etc). These folks are around to help inexperienced people succeed in, arguably, one of the toughest business out there. It would be the best 100k investment they put into their business. jmho

[travelguy]

stoppe in to pickup a menu on my way home; spoke to some customers who enjoyed their meals and recommended it

[graciegirl]

Originally Posted by Potsie

It makes me wonder if these people realize that they can purchase/hire a restaurant business consultant, much like you see on tv(restaurant impossible, etc). These folks are around to help inexperienced people succeed in, arguably, one of the toughest business out there. It would be the best 100k investment they put into their business. jmho

100k is a lot. I think they need to slow cook their stuff in the oven and then put it on the smoker for the last hour to get the flavor. Whatever Oakwood does.

[graciegirl]

Originally Posted by Villageshooter

This is exactly the reason we had franchises it takes a great skill and a lot of knowledge to be able to accomplish with these people are trying to pull off and they do not have it! It does not make them bad people it just makes them people that don't know what they're doing That's okay but they eventually will look around and Say what happened to all of our customers why don't they come back? It happens all the time look at those reality TV shows where the guy goes in and just about as a fit with what they are doing in a restaurant and most of those are close to going under It's just the way it is!

I agree.

[Finfan]

Originally Posted by salferg

If you want really good ribs and delicious brisket, try Texas Stockyards.

It is very good have not been to Burke's yet going to give it some time but Texas Stockyard is GREAT!!!!

[pbeinetti]

My wife and I went the second day they opened. The food was excellent -- we both had pulled pork sandwiches. LOTS of meat. I had the sweet potatoes with pecans, and that was excellent. I've heard some people here, and friends, say they won't go back because they were out of some items. I think we should cut them some slack. This is a family owned business that's just getting started. They will improve. I had a small start up business, and I can tell you that it took me a good 6 months to get the kinks out. Thank goodness that I had some loyal customers who understood that things would improve over time. Let's all give them the benefit of the doubt. We need more family owned restaurants around here -- fewer chains.

[coffeebean]

Originally Posted by mayBavillager

We were there around 5:30 tonight. There was a long line, but we decided to wait anyway. I decided to get the ribs, even though I read in their paper menu that was on a bookcase when you walked in the door, that they did not serve baby back ribs. Those are my favorite. Once we got up to the line to order I thought the ribs looked good so I tried them, along with 2 sides. Got the potato salad and cole slaw. Both were okay.... just okay, nothing exceptional. The ribs I got were also just okay. They were not the fall off the bone ribs that I wanted. Also, there was fat on them..... not too much though. When you order ribs you get 4 of them. They also seemed a little pink inside. Hope they were cooked well enough so I don't get sick. My husband got the 1/2 chicken and he was also not too thrilled with it. I tried it and it again was okay. Now after reading your comments, I wonder if I just got a bad batch of ribs that were not the fall off the bone good like yours were. Maybe I will try again... but not sure yet.

I was chatting with one of the guys who works in Burke's nursery. He explained to me that the ribs are smoked all the way through and not boiled at all. That is why they will always be pink inside. When ribs are boiled first, they turn brown on the inside. Sounds like Burke's doesn't take the easy way out by boiling the ribs.

[coffeebean]

Originally Posted by JohnFromMaine

On their second day open my neighbor got a pulled pork sandwich for lunch and complained as there was next to no meat on it. They begrudgingly added a tiny bit more. A good pulled pork sandwich should have 4 ounces of meat on it. He also mentioned that the sides were very skimpy.

I went for ribs the third night they were open at 4:50 p.m. and was unapologetically told that there would be no ribs until 6:00 p.m. I left.

From what I've read here I wont try them again for another couple weeks. They clearly have to get their act together. Oakwood Smokehouse is still the best bet.

Does Oakwood have baby back ribs? They are my favorite. Must say, though, Cody's has excellent fall off the bone baby backs.

[Walker]

I Love Oakwood! My favorite place for baby back ribs is Woodys in Wildwood, 301 and the turnpike. I haven't been to Texas stockyards or Burkes yet, so judgement is reserved. Waiting for the birds to fly north...