This past weekend we went to Long Island to visit Alex’s parents and decided we were in the mood for some barbecue food. We ventured to BOBBiQUE, in the nice little town of Patchogue, to fulfill our craving.
Upon entering we were greeted with a list of over 80 decently priced beers and a standard barbecue menu with a few twists, like fried pickle chips (which practically begged to be ordered). We weren’t greeted, however, by the extremely unorganized wait staff, and really had to contemplate staying the hour-and-a-half wait.
After some hesitation we decided to stay and when we finally sat down the first thing we wanted were the fried pickle chips. They turned out to be worth the wait - deliciously crisp, salty, and sour, all at once. They were served with something akin to tartar sauce, which really helped to draw the pickley flavor out from the substantial amount of breading. For $4.95, the portion was surprisingly large and well worth the small price tag.
For our main course we both ordered the 3-meat combo platter, which includes 3 meats of your choice, as well as corn bread and 2 sides for $18.95. I ordered the ribs, wings, and fried chicken strips, and Alex ordered the brisket (chopped), wings, and ribs. For sides we got coleslaw, collard greens, and two orders of fries.
The one thing that stuck out in both of our minds were the wings. They were not your typical bar wings, but instead a juicy, nicely grill-charred wing with a very light coating of barbecue sauce. The rub on the ribs was also quite good, though we found the meat to be just a little drier than it should have been. The sides were uniformly good, though nothing to write home about.
Patchogue is a colorful town with lots of restaurants and bars, and an easy trip from the city. If you’re looking for a day trip and are in the mood for some wings, head to BOBBiQUE if you can stand the wait.
BOBBiQUE
70 W Main Street
Pachogue, NY
Price: $42.85 not including tax or tip ($4.95 pickle chips, 18.95 3-meat combo X 2)
Food: 7
Frugal Factor: 7
Man that looks good, but where the heck is Pachogue?
ReplyDeleteIt's on Long Island, about an hour and forty minutes on the LIRR. It's definitely worth the trip.
ReplyDeleteI don't know if I'd say the restaurant itself is worth the trip, but there are lots of cool shops and other stuff nearby, so you could probably make a day out of it.
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