Real BBQ'd meat has telltale definition from smoke penetration. I'd give it another try but I won't have high expectations. The waitstaff were very friendly as was the bartender who thanked us for coming as we left. This is a place that definately has the feel of a neighborhood place. As it turns out their menu shows a Red and a White Zin so I guess this was an issue of waitstaff not knowing their inventory. My husband enjoyed two local beers and I ordered a glass of Zin but was told they only had white Zin so I ordered a Pinot Noir instead. Mac and Cheese was uninspired and peanut slaw (which our waitress said is the only slaw she eats) was heavy on vinegar with raw peanuts added. Pulled pork had a very sweet jarred variety sauce. Mashed potatoes had burned clumps throughout from obviously being scorched sitting in bainmarie.

Chicken skin looked crisp but was rubbery. I opted for the roasted half chicken with mashed potatoes and mixed veg. My husband And I started by sharing a Caesar salad. We were taken to the dining room and given a booth under a drafty air conditioner. The game was on behind the bar which was full of people. Upon entering we were greeted warmly by waitstaff in football jerseys. After a day spent on a long country drive we swung off the Taconic to catch dinner. see photos.I have been wanting to check this place out for awhile now. a special shout out to our server, michelle, who was really on top of everything and provided friendly, professional service. just minutes off the Clinton Corners exit of the tactic and perhaps 20 minutes from rhinebeck/red hook and so much more to see in that part of the state. we drove up from near NYC and it is worth the drive. Fireside BBQ & Grill: A Letdown - See 74 traveler reviews, 24 candid photos, and great deals for Salt Point, NY, at Tripadvisor. food is so fresh, appealing, delicious and the prices hark back to the '80's. it's just the most comfortable place to eat - no presence - all kinds of folks - everyone friendly. all the hospitality, service, ambiance and food that you remember form the past - and the process as well. Fireside BBQ & Grill: Yummy Ribs - See 75 traveler reviews, 24 candid photos, and great deals for Salt Point, NY, at Tripadvisor. there was enough ribs and chicken for dinner the next night. i must say that the homemade warm brownie sundae was beyond delicious even though we had just eaten ourselves into oblivion. she did trick them into thinking they each had a full serving.

the savvy server, who told us she had 4 kids, was ingenious enough to serve half of the brownie sundae to each of the girls and do some filling with whipped cream and added colored sprinkles as well. then, the 'piece de resistance' - we ordered the brownie sunday to share among the adults and the girls insisted on their own. we had a variety of ordering - half, bbq chicken, full slab of ribs (that was shared by two of us) beans, slaw, sweet potato fries, wild rice, lemonade for the kids, a huge glass of iced tea, white wine and mother's milk (a local beer.) everything was perfect and delicious. the kids had to fight us off as we tried to trick them into letting us taste their food. the server - michelle - was very savvy and brought theirs out quickly to keep them busy. the kids menu was perfect - one had the ribs and the other the mac and cheese. plenty of room for all the plates to come. went there for birthday celebration for my daughter - joined by my wife, her husband and two little girls - 6 and 8. It was a miserable rainy evening and as soon as we walked into the restaurant and smelled the aromas - we all cheered up.

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