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Bobbique
Categories: Restaurants Barbeque Restaurants American (Traditional) Barbeque, American (Traditional) [Edit]
70 W Main StPatchogue, NY 11772
(631) 447-7744
- Hours:
Mon-Thu 11:30 am - 10 pm
Fri 11:30 am - 11 pm
Sat 3 pm - 11 pm
Sun 2:30 pm - 9 pm
- Good for Groups:
- Yes
- Accepts Credit Cards:
- Yes
- Parking:
- Street
- Attire:
- Casual
- Price Range:
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$$
- Good for Kids:
- Yes
- Takes Reservations:
- No
- Delivery:
- No
- Take-out:
- Yes
- Waiter Service:
- Yes
- Outdoor Seating:
- No
- Wi-Fi:
- No
- Good For:
- Lunch, Dinner
- Alcohol:
- Full Bar
- Noise Level:
- Loud
- Ambience:
- Casual
- Has TV:
- Yes
- Caters:
- Yes
- Wheelchair Accessible:
- Yes
47 reviews for Bobbique
Review Highlights
"Great: beer selection is outstanding."
(in 15 reviews)
"The fries and sweet potato fries here are as good as it..."
(in 9 reviews)
"Awesome bbq - in my opinion the best on Long Island."
(in 6 reviews)
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47 reviews in English
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Review from Joe M.
Riverhead, NY
10/3/2011
4 Words: Two Meats, Two Sides. Anything else is hyperbole. The answer to any question. That's it. All you need to say, all you need to know, all you need to do.
As is the general consensus, the food is good here. I've never eaten BBQ at Roadhouse South of the Mason-Dixon, or in a smokehouse a stone's throw from the Rio Grande, so I can't accurately say how the food compares to such establishments. But if you're in Suffolk County, Patchogue is the closest thing we have to Memphis. And I bet the beer selection here is better than you could get at those places. Just saying those good ole boys like they're good ole boy beers.
Two meats: Smoked Sausage and Brisket. For the Win. The sausage was juicy, well-smoked and came completely unsauced. Sauce on the table. Add to your own personal heart's content. I think I got close to about 1.5 ft of encased pork goodness. The brisket was equally delicious, lightly sauced and enough on it's own. The sides were two Southern stand-bys, Mac and Cheese and Collards. Don't regret either decision. The two meat combo also came with a more than serviceable hunk of cornbread.
The closest thing I had to a competent BBQ judge was the Virginian I was dining with. And she found the pulled pork and coleslaw to not be on her plate for too long.
The beer selection is awesome. At least 10 different beers on tap, mainly local brews (state of NY) and a bottle list. The bottle list is two columns long and give you every reason to start at beer #1 and work your way down to the bottom of the list, in hopes that by the time you reach the bottom, there will be something new back at the top. Beer and BBQ. They just sound good together.
Service was a bit sluggish, but not for lack of trying. The way the dining tables are set up, in a sort of pseudo long picnic table communal style, some times makes it difficult for new diners to be notices from people already eating, just because you all sort of blend in together into one BBQ mess hall. Perhaps dinner for two at BBQ joint isn't the right mindset.
I would certainly go back to try some of other multitude of meat parts they're smoking and beer and bourbon they're selling.. -
Review from Dan K.
Stony Brook, NY
1/28/2012
Don't get me wrong, Bobbique looks like a pretty fun place and has a great beer selection. But when you go for barbecue, you care about the meats. My friends and I went for lunch, and we were not impressed by the food. My brisket? Small portion, fatty, a dosh of sauce, and didn't seem like it spent enough time being slow-cooked. The chicken? Tough and relatively tasteless. My friend's salad confused me. it just didn't look like it should. The sides were kinda meager and meh. The service was not bad, but we were some of the few people in there.
I'm not a ravenous barbecue aficionado, but I've had my fair share here and there. If someone wanted to go to Bobbique, I'd quickly suggest a Plan B. It's just not good eats. -
Review from Monica T.
12/12/2011 1 Check-in Here
I merely had the chicken fingers but I think "I've experienced better" sums up this place. The fries are really good, the cornbread was bland (though maybe it's unfair to go by me since I'm actually from the South & have had homemade cornbread) & I did not care for the cheese in the macaroni & cheese.
My mother in law was particular upset because she felt her meat was way too fatty. If you want a true Southern BBQ experience, I'd venture into Manhattan or Harlem if I were you. Maybe you could go to the new RUB location in Long Island if they are anything like the one in Manhattan. -
Review from Roxi O.
CA
2/5/2012
Er, haven't tried it yet...but what the hell is up with the photos provided for this place?? The toilet, really? Eventually, I'll go, but my enthusiasm is kind of capped due to the pics.
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Review from Tom T.
Ridgewood, NY
12/12/2011 1 Check-in Here
Nothing special, and the brisket sandwiches are half fat. Also, nothing special about the sides or the meat. Sorry, I have had better.
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Review from J K.
Bay Shore, NY
12/26/2011
2nd stop on Patchogue Halloween Spook-o-Rama Pub Crawl.
This review is strictly for the bar area. I had eaten in this place quite a few years back and they had a silly policy in place where you ordered at the front counter and then rustled up your own table. Your food was brought out to you. Not sure if they are still doing that but it was so off putting to me I never went back there for food.
Their bar area is very good if you are a beer drinker. They have many different beers on tap. They also have a ridiculous amount of bottled beer to offer. By my estimate there are well in excess of 100 different types. Our crawl group was into drinking the retro type beers if they are offered. You know, the crap that you drank back when you were a long haired kid. This place had PBR's and I think we sampled another, possibly Reingold. Naturally they have a fully stocked bar if you like mixed drinks.
Overall the bar is good if you like sampling different types of beers. Maybe some day I'll try the dining area again. -
Review from Nicole C.
8/18/2011 1 photo
Bobbique is so fun! I'd recommend it. Here's why:
1) SURPRISINGLY good BBQ! I don't have high standards for NY BBQ, but the food here went above and beyond expectations. Juicy and flavorful pulled pork and chicken, tender ribs that were not overly sauced (+1), nicely grilled shrimp, yummy sweet potato fries, and large portions. I was here with a semi-North Carolinian who agreed... the BBQ is good!
2) Fantastic booze selection: 10-12 beers on tap, and I couldn't even count the number of bottles & cans-- all priced appropriately. If you enjoy craft beer, you'll laugh at the "If you must" list. The liquor selection is very bourbon forward. Simply put, Bobbique gets it.
3) Lively atmosphere: I've never seen this place not packed. Be prepared to wait for a table, and you'll most likely be elbow-to-elbow with your neighbor. While this is usually an annoyance, it works here because it makes it somewhat communal, and that's fun for enjoying for good beer and BBQ.
4) Busy, but nice staff: I felt bad for these girls. They are seriously constantly running around and squeezing by people to take and serve orders. Despite the crazyness, they still manage to be friendly and accomodating. After dinner, we wanted the Warm Brownie Souffle for dessert, which according to their menu must be ordered with dinner... but our waitress put it in for us anyway. She even served it with a candle for the birthday boy!
** And since it was so packed & lively... the surrounding tables AND the bar all chimed in and sang Happy Birthday! SO fun! -
Review from ELITIA L.
New York, NY
I'm due to update my take on this place. Damn it all, Bobbique is deserving of another five star review, here from a local who knows what he speaks of. If you came here once with your family and had a bad experience you should give 'em another shot.
The bar and beer selection is unreal and features a rotating crop of specialty drafts from all the best craft breweries worth checking out. . .
Southern Tier, Founders, Ithaca, Troegs, Barrier, Brooklyn, 21st Amendment, etc. Very extensive selection of bottles, with a fridge full of Belgians and served in a great room, often with a live band. Bartenders are super cool and knowledgeable, and the owner is hip to what the people need and how to do things up right. Five Michelin stars., folks.2 Previous Reviews: Show all »
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6/29/2009
I love the Bobbique of Patchogue, mostly for two of their three billed attractions: I speak of the… Read more »
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Review from Sal C.
Rockville Centre, NY
7/27/2011
So I was ambivalent going in, ambivalent when I got there and was pleasantly surprised. The reviews were mixed but I was tired of going to Smokin Al's and wanted to try another serious BBQ joint on Long Island.
I will say the wait staff could have been a bit better, they were a little rude ......but it was one of the hottest days of the year and the AC was broken so that may have contributed just a bit.
Even though its been said before, their beer selection kicks ass.
On to the food.....I had st louis ribs, pulled pork, sweet potato fries and corn bread. The ribs as someone else commented on were dry...now stay with me on this....DRY IN THE BEST WAY POSSIBLE. These ribs were so flavorful, lean and meaty. I was really pleasantly surprised. I was worried when they came to my table that I was going to hate them but man I enjoyed every bite. This was just a different kind of rib and I'll repeat, flavorful as all hell! Nicely done....
The pulled pork was also moist and flavorful, with some cole slaw on hand to mix with it, I was pretty much in BBQ heaven last Saturday night.. The sweet potato fries came with a sweet honey maple dipping sauce of sorts and I'm a big sweet potato fries fan. These were among some of the better ones I've had.
Kudos to Sly Gerald's band who I got to meet that night. These guys/gals were working their asses off that night and were one of the tightest bands I've seen. They just added to the great atmosphere in the restaurant that night (sans air conditioning) -
Review from Leigh H.
Selden, NY
6/8/2011
I've only been here once, but I was definitely a fan. My boyfriend and I went on a busy Saturday night and the place was hopping. It was very loud and the seating area with the high tops is tight, but that paired with live music made it fun for the evening.
The beer list was awesome. They had my boyfriends absolutely favorite--Rogue Dead Guy--on tap so he was in heaven. The fried pickles were no joke. My boyfriend couldn't get enough and he's not a pickle fan. I had the pulled pork and my boyfriend had the brisket. Both were very good. I like that the pork was not overly shredded and it wasn't drowned in BBQ sauce.
Would definitely go back! -
Review from Jenny V.
Patchogue, NY
9/30/2011 3 Check-ins Here
Great beer selection, pulled pork is fantastic, and I also love the fried pickles. Today I had a salad and that was quite yummy also. The ribs are only so so. But this place has so many other great food items we still love this place!
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Review from Adam M.
Selden, NY
6/9/2011
Can I give 4.5 stars, please? I'm so hesitant to give out that last star, but Bobbique comes close. Surely other reviewers have droned on and on about the ambiance, location, and interior, so I'll skip right to the great things and the (few) bad things.
Great: beer selection is outstanding. I've never seen a bottle of Bud in any one's hands, ever. Ever ever. Why would you bother, when there's so much else that's better right at your fingertips?! Almost as good is the whiskey selection. I usually have to drive, so I rarely sample, but the bottles on the wall speak for themselves. The staff is fantastic and attentive. The clientele is friendly and often comprised of regulars. The wings are, simply put, out of this world. Giant, with fantastic sauces. Be careful when you order them; cut your normal wing consumption in half. Trust Adam. The ribs are pretty good, and the sausage (really, pretty much just kielbasi) always comes out right. Spicy mustard is available upon request, but it's hidden away.
Less Than Great: When there's a band, it's LOUD. Good if you're there drinking, bad if they start playing in the middle of dinner with friends. The bbq is good, but not great (Smokin' Al's is *gasp* a little better). It often seems a little dry, especially the pulled pork. There are rarely any specials worth mentioning. ...I'm pretty much just looking for things to nitpick.
Really, can I just give this place 5 stars, already?? It's just SOOOO close! -
Review from Ian J.
4/12/2011 2 Check-ins Here
Love this place. Big beer selection, great BBQ food. Service is good, but when it's crowded (which it can be) beware. That goes without saying for most places obviously.
Ribs are a bit iffy, and to be honest, I've had much better. But everything else was great. I really like this place, and for BBQ food, it's pretty inexpensive too. Can't really say no to that. -
Review from Dave S.
1/23/2011 2 Check-ins Here
With Beer, Bourbon, Blues, and BBQ, what's not to love about Bobbique. Their beer selection is very extensive and you'll always find a tap of the local Blupoint Brewery ready to pour you a pint. Similar to their beer list, their BBQ menu is extensive as well.
Their pulled pork is always juicy and with a little of their house sauce added on it's just brilliant. They have perfected the charred smokey, yet sweet flavor that BBQ lovers crave. Some of our other favorites are their ribs and BBQ chicken. Now, with all that beautiful BBQ meat on the menu, it may be hard to pick the Chicken. But I'm telling you throw that in with a combo and you will be linking your fingers to the end. Their chicken is always moist and has a wonderful smokey flavor to it. For the food adventurer in you, check out the Fried Pickles. A bit odd at first, you'll come to love their crispy, crunchy, sweet pickely goodness. For sides, we always go with the Baked Beans and Cole Slaw, but they all look good. (My wife isn't a fan of their sweet potato fries, cause once they came out soggy, but I've had some good batches).
They do have a HAPPY HOUR at the bar till 8pm, including pork sliders, jumbo wings, and $3 12 ounce beers. Do ask what beers are on the Happy Hour, cause we've been duped before, which brings me to a sour point. Their service can be REALLY hit or miss, sometimes their bartenders are great and sometimes their SUPER bitchy. Sometimes their servers are nice and sweet and sometimes it seems their just waiting for their next cigarette break. Sooooo...consider yourself warned, but don't let that keep you away from literally one of the BEST bbq joints on Long Island.Listed in: A Food Adventurer's Guide To…
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Review from Chris K.
Medford, NY
9/13/2011 7 Check-ins Here
4.5 stars, but I will lean this one over to 5. I am a big BBQ fan and a huge craft beer fan so how could this not be a winner. I always order pulled pork, wings or the sausage, they are always consistent and delicious. The fries and sweet potato fries here are as good as it gets. Eric does a great job with the beer selection, and they have a nice back room for meetings. My wife usually gets the salads or shrimp, which are both always excellent as well, the shrimp have always been perfectly cooked. I am a huge fan of this place and wish I could make it in more often. Bobbique's also hosts alot of nice bands at night.
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Review from Doreen L.
3/13/2011 2 Check-ins Here
This place has an excellent beer selection and a good variety of BBQ delicacies.
I've gotten quite a few things here, and it's always been plentiful and yummy.
I've been here on a crowded night - and on a deserted afternoon. Both times were fine!
Whenever I happen to be in the Patchogue area, this place is one of the contenders for dinner or lunch! -
Review from Dan D.
Durham, NC
5/22/2011
Disappointing. The beer selection is fantastic, so if you're just dying for some Belgian trappists or some other hard to find ales, its worth the stop.
But the whole experience takes a hit because of the space. It's really a restaurant, so if you just go for the bar, you kind of feel like you're just crammed into a bar inside a restaurant. Also, the bartenders were inattentive and smug. We sat there for like 10 minutes before one of them acknowledged us, and it wasn't overly crowded. There was a troubling amount of meatheads with bulging biceps, both behind the bar and among the patrons. All in all, just not really my scene. -
Review from Jennifer P.
Bayside, Queens, NY
7/3/2011 1 Check-in Here
Woo hoo, this is definitely a great place to satisfy your BBQ cravings. The pulled pork sandwich was as good as it gets. Combined with a live blues band and cozy atmosphere, I almost thought I was down south! I will surely be back for more...
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Review from Matt S.
Patchogue, NY
3/15/2011
Good Brews, Blues & BBQ...... sums it all up. I cannot complain about a thing here. Everything I have tried on the menu has been absolutely tasty... The wings are just amazing.... nice change of pace from the wings that you get at most places.... these babys are rubbed and smoked and full of flavor..... And as we're talking about flavor... how about that beer selection. If you fancy yourself as a beer drinker, then you have to come and sample the beer list... at one point I thought that it would be awesome to try every one on the list, but then I realized that I don't have the time available to become a full time staggering drunk... There are just too many beers to mention. The list of Belgian Beers is truly impressive.
Being a lover of the Delta Blues just makes this place even better for me...stop by when they don't have live music ( not very often ) and you will be treated to the awesome sounds of Howlin Wolf, Muddy Waters, Son House, or maybe even a little Jr Kimbrough while you enjoy your drink or meal. If you are like me, then that is the cherry on top of a great experience..... -
Review from Aruna A.
7/25/2011
Recently enjoyed a Saturday nite here with an awesome dude. We enjoyed their variety of beers. They don't carry JUST the main stream miller lite, coors, etc. They definitely carry a great selection of beers with everything from bottles, to cans, to drafts. I had an awesome bluepoint blueberry beer which was just truly fantastic. Additionally, they had an entertaining band playing some lively tunes, and the service was great. Definitely recommend stopping by here!
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Review from Den P.
Bellport, NY
11/24/2010
Fun place with lots of good beers on tap and bottle. A wide array of choices on the menu, and just about everything I have tried is good.
Its not the coziest of places, but good eats and beer override that factor.
Check their website for live music acts, lots of good authentic Blues.
This place in unique and defiantly worth checking out. I know a lot of people who have been here and I have yet to hear a complaint. -
Review from Rebecca C.
Patchogue, NY
11/11/2011
The BBQ here is fair to good, depending on what you order. The beer selection is amazing. And the bar has a cool vibe. They should bring back the beer tasting dinners, though! Those were what most interested me in the place.
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Review from Robert A.
Commack, NY
4/7/2011
Go for the good beer (or bourbon) selection at cheap-to-resonable prices. Eat before you get there. Gems on the beer list, 12 different Dog Fish Head beers, Ayinger Celebrator, Founders Breakfast Stout, Ommegang on tap, BluePoint Rasta Rye on tap, Brooklyn Monster bottle for $6.00. Twenty four Belgian bottles on the list, most for $8 to $10.00.
No beer snobs here, non-beer lovers can get PBR (in a can of course) for $3.00.
The food is from bland to awful. Smoked sausage is edible, nothing else is. Collards were sweetened? Ribs dry and hard. Fried shrimp should come off the menu, they are too old and hard to eat. Mac and cheese overcooked watery pasta and velveta. Fried pickles were mostly breading, not enough pickle. I'm not a serious foody, but this was awful.
Even the sweet potato fries were cold and soggy.
This is a nice space to hang in. If you have a few friends get together for a beer, this is a nice place, but eat a sandwich at home so you won't be hungry.
The bar is long and these is room to spread out. The band sucked, but they knew it and had fun on the mike anyway, so it was OK.
Last mention, our waitress was a very nice young lady with a great attitude. We would have complained about the food if it wasn't for our very pleasant server. Not overly in-your-face friendly, just real good at her job and comfortably friendly. -
Review from Doug G.
Kings Park, NY
7/19/2010 1 Check-in Here
Cool place! A friend had some good things to say about Bobbique so we ventured there after a long day at the beach. Perfect food to close out that occasion!
I had the Pulled Pork platter, selected fries and BBQ beans for my sides. Also ordered at the table were: Mac and Cheese, Fried Pickles, Quarter Rack of Ribs.
The pulled pork was very good. I would say to this point, it is tied for the second best pulled pork on Long Island, and since it's tied with a place that is now closed (Tennessee Jack's), it stands alone in second. Still not as good as Smokin Al's, because it was still a bit lacking in flavor that it needed BBQ sauce to be truly great.
The fries were very good and fresh. I liked the baked beans but they were a bit too sweet for my tastes. The corn bread is very good but a bit dry, definitely was better with some butter on it.
The fried pickles were amazing! My friend had raved about them before, and I had never in my life even tried them anywhere, and I'm glad she ordered them. Tastes really great with the ranch dipping sauce.
I tried a rib from my friend's plate. It was good, tender, had a nice smoky flavor too.
Props also to Bobbique for having Arrogant Bastard Ale on draft. Now THAT'S a beer. I will definitely return to Bobbique, but since Smokin Al's is so much closer to my house I would only go back if it was an "in-the-area" type thing. -
Review from Craig K.
Lake Grove, NY
8/9/2008 7 photos
It's nice to find a good BBQ here without having to deal with 16 year olds trying to get through their shift as a "cook" at a chain restaurant. This was my first time here and I'm sure it won't be my last. The pulled pork sandwich was BBQ goodness on a bun, and the BBQ sauce was great; not too hot, yet tasty enough to appeal to most people.
Excellent beer selection as well. Anyone who gets a Bud Light should be thrown out!
The atmosphere is great as well, usually a blues band playing and a pretty good crowd. All around good experience, and as I said, I was a first timer but will be sure to be back.Listed in: Top Restaurants
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Review from Manny T.
Garden City, NY
6th and final stop on the Patchogue Pub Crawl
There were at least two more spots to hit if we wanted to make it a true pub crawl (possibly six if we wanted to hoof it a little bit), but why bother?
Awesome ever-rotating beer selection on tap, fantastic selection of the Kentucky brown, the absolute best chicken wings ANYWHERE (and a bargain during happy hour), the friendliest staff, and an owner (whose name is Eric) dedicated to keeping everyone happy all come together to make Bobbique THE destination for food and drink in Patchogue.Listed in: Beer Here, Top Restaurants, the 'Chogue, Patchogue Pub Crawlery, Barbeque
1 Previous Review: Show all »
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9/10/2007
Decent barbeque, good atmosphere. However, the reason to come here is the world class selection of… Read more »
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Review from Howard R.
Coram, NY
5/23/2010
A great bar and nice decor. I ordered a pulled pork sandwich which was tasty, but I asked myself: "Where's The Meat??? Not much on that bun. I was disappointed. Good BBQ=plentiful. It wasn't.
Numerous friends had the same experience. Give a little more and you'll get a lot- of business, that is. -
Review from Imran A.
Patchogue, NY
1/11/2009
Bobbique's outward appearance, almost like the entrance to a warehouse, on the rejuvenated Main Street of Patchogue, NY, almost gave me pause. After all there are several really good restaurants that have opened in the area recently.
However I am so glad that I went in with my friend. This place has possibly some of the best tasting barbecue type foods on Long Island. Plenty of food, tasting really great, provided in a casual, almost fun environment. I have enjoyed this place several times since.
The only thing that keeps me from giving them five stars is the totally lousy quality and flatness of the sodas. The reason that is important to me is because I do not drink alcohol. I do not exaggerate if I say that Tap water has more fizz than the soda machine here. The only non-alcoholic alternate is some no name, no taste, no fizz bottled drink that I would not try again.
However, the great quality of the food makes up for this serious shortcoming for me.
They also had a really cool little nook on one side of the bar where they have live music. I have heard some really good music from local bands and talent there. Overall I recommend the place highly. -
Review from Leo B.
East Patchogue, NY
4/16/2011
Man I so wanted to like this place. Blues and BBQ in Patchogue a great idea but just not executed well. The place looks like it could be a good bar and seems to have a ton of beer choices but we went at lunch with my children.The place really isn't designed for small children but since the place was empty we were fine with a regular table and chairs.
Our server was nice but with only us and then another table half seated half way across the cavernous room service was slow and we had to wait for the other table's drinks and their menu order before we got to give our order. With 3 small children, speed is crucial.
Ultimately it is about the food.
The food was hit or miss-- mostly miss.
The ice teas was awful with a strange off-putting after taste.
The pulled pork was pretty good and very flavorful but the slaw with it was not.
The ribs were hard but had an OK taste (old ribs?) but definitely not fall off the bone tender.
The fresh cut fries were good.
The collard greens were oddly sweet and was cut into too tiny of pieces.
The wings were the best part of the dinner. A little spicy and huge-- very good.
The worst part of the meal had to be the brisket.. It was gray and hard. It looked like it was boiled. It had absolutely no flavor. The waitress explained about the slow way they BBQed it but I just couldn't believe that this would be the end result unless I was eating brisket from a week ago. She exchanged the brisket with the sausage was decent but too much was way off for me to ever recommend Bobbique or to ever come back. -
Review from Tom P.
Shirley, NY
5/21/2011
My girl and I went on a dead Thursday night for some ribs. With That said if we have a choice we'd both rather not sit at a high table and since the place literally was empty we asked to sit at a low table, normally we wouldn't have even asked but I don't know why but the waitress was nasty making comments for us asking to be moved then making nasty jokes with other customers and the bartender... Long story short it ended up being a good thing because we wound up making the extra 15 min trip out to smoking Al's which originally we didn't wanna travel because we were tired... Do yourself a favor and do the same. Smokin Al's blows this place outta the water but it would be ok if they didn't hire nasty people... What a shame because it's close
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Review from Jen F.
11/16/2008
I'm updating my review below. Don't get me wrong. The food is still very good. The food is 4-stars good. You're just going to have to get it to go.
You see, there are two areas of BobbiQue - the bustling front room where you sit elbow-to-elbow with the people at the next table. You have the excitement of the bar, etc. It's a fun atmosphere if that's the atmosphere you're looking for. However, if you're going here with any plans to have a conversation - it's just too loud.
Then there's the back room - a quieter dining area that I requested when going in with some work friends. We wanted to talk, laugh and hear what each other was saying. We enjoyed our appetizers (fried pickles and onion rings again!) before a huge group of young children came in with not enough adults.
This wouldn't have been a problem, but they were SO LOUD. I mean, they were so loud and were not behaving at all like a child in a restaurant should. The parents had a very laissez faire attitude and just let the kids go crazy. Truthfully, the parents weren't even acting appropriate. One man stood up at the front of the room, leaned back and scratched his furry belly - pulling his shirt up and exposing himself up to his pecks. It was gross.
I'm from Indiana and, trust me, I know white trash. People here tease me about living on a farm or being a redneck. No one I know would be so trashy as to do this in a restaurant. It was as if it was his living room and he was about to unbutton his pants and chill out on the couch.
We later learned that the folks in this group were close friends of the owner. Apparently, his friends are giving him so much business that he doesn't need other customers!
The waitress apologized profusely, but the owner just walked around with his chest puffed and nose in the air. The loud group were out of control and it was encouraged.
We eventually had to leave the room, but it ruined the evening. There was no chance of having any kind of conversation with anyone that wasn't next to you.
Other than our embarrassed waitress (who undoubtedly had to be part of the clean up crew) - no one asked why we chose to move or said anything.
I won't go back. The food isn't so good that I have to have it again. Plus, this is Long Island. There are plenty of other restaurant owners who I'd rather patronize than to step foot back into this place.
Thumbs down!
My original review:
I went to BobbiQue one evening with co-workers.
Everything was so good. The fried pickles and onion rings are amazing. The sweet potato fries come with some kind of maple butter stuff that is heavenly.
I had the combo - trying brisket and pulled pork. It was really good and the portions are so generous.
The entertainment was good, but a touch loud. You can't really have a conversation in the front room if there is a band. Of course, if you're there to see the band you shouldn't be trying to talk anyway!
It's really good. Go there. Have a hard cider.
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Review from Bill S.
Updated - 5/8/2010 2 Check-ins Here
I love this place!
Running late in NYC, I missed my normal train and I came home on the Ronkonkoma train line. My family picks me up and we drive into Patchoque for burgers and beers at Bobbique.
Such a nice neighborhood place and the food is really good. We were in the back dining area and had the pleasure of listening to the house band.
I'd say my favorite item on the menu is the chicken wing appetizer. There are only 5 wings but they are huge!
Great value for a family of four and I love the fact that Bobbique is here at my old high school stomping ground, Patchogue on Main st.1 Previous Review: Show all »
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1/31/2010
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Review from Rich A.
New York, NY
5/5/2011
This place has an awesome beer selection at reasonable prices. Been here during the week but I can imagine it is quite the weekend hangout joint as it is loaded with tons of tequilla, jäger machine, partron machine and other liquor. They have some pretty decent pulled pork for those here to eat and the place has a pretty cool vibe. In the back of the restaurant there is a stage where they get some bands in there and it actually is a pretty neat set up for a fairy small joint on main street. If I had to complain about something it would be the service as the staff was unfamiliar with their excellent supply of brews.
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Review from Jerry H.
Durham, NC
5/23/2009
Hmmm... great set up, it's a BBQ joint with a modern southern flair. The wait staff is prompt and friendly. If you like Blues & Rock (I'm not a fan of blues.) You will enjoy the whole vibe. The beer selection is beyond huge and the food... Well, it's good.
I hate to not say it's AMAZING with 3 exclamation points but it's not. Maybe if you haven't been exposed to a lot of BBQ and comparing it to the backyard grill this is off the chains but Bobbique ain't this reviewers first rodeo. Yes you should go and try it and hopefully you will love it maybe I'm a dewchey BBQ snob? -
Review from Douglas L.
Farmingville, NY
11/20/2007
Meets the demanding changes that Patchogue is now supporting a different generation and a more crowded weeknight. A spill-off to "live-after-5" on every other Friday happy hour during the summer months.
It is right across the street from the Brick House Brewery.
You can eat here at a moderately priced, but if you are a drinker you will really feel the cost of large selections of Imports. The first time i went here I spent about $70 with my two friends who have also reviewed this place.
I hear there is a great Thursday special with a flight of beers and a dinner included for about $50. Friday they have live music, sometimes a cool Blues/Jazz group from Stony Brook
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Review from Elyse V.
Lake Grove, NY
4/19/2011 1 Check-in Here
The food is terrible awful. I came with 6 friends and everyones food was completely unappetizing
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Review from Nick L.
Patchogue, NY
1/24/2010
A little expensive for BBQ, but it's pretty good.
We usually do take out, but we have eaten there a few times too. It's a ok place if you have children.
The food is good, though they go a little overboard with the salt on some of their dishes.
I ordered a couple of trays of chicken and ribs for a party recently and it went over very well. The ribs were gone in no time and everyone had great things to say.
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Review from Ian B.
Patchogue, NY
11/7/2010
I have been to Bobbique several times with my less than two year old son and the staff is always helpful. The food is awesome, my son loves the mac and cheese and the pulled chicken and ribs. I love pretty much everything. The chicken wings and ribs being my favorite. The only thing I have a problem with is the brisket (it always seems over done.) I may have been spoiled by the time I spent three weeks gaining weight at Ft. Hood in Texas (so much BBQ!). I like Bobbique so much I'll probably be there tomorrow with my son. See you there!
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Review from Linda B.
Patchogue, NY
6/11/2011
This place was awful!! The music sucked! Some type of hard rock..not music to eat by, that's for sure.The waitress had an attitude and spoke to me like I was a kid. The food was terrible, I had a cheeseburger,and the fries tasted as if someone opened and poured out the salt shaker on them. Then, the waitress never came back to the table, why? because she met people by the bar who she stopped to talk to. I will never go back there.!!!!!!!
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Review from Cliff L.
Melville, NY
8/16/2010
How the mighty have fallen. When this place opened several years ago, it was packed and jumping with good food, booze and a lively spirit. Walking in now, with the front room less than half full, the back room closed, and a bunch of suburban families eating their platters of food and then quietly leaving, I thought I would do the same before ordering. But I got hooked by the 100+ beer menu, and thought maybe the que was still OK.
It's not. The pulled pork was passable, but not distinctive. The brisket was dry and devoid of any smoky flavor. The sides could have come from your local deli, including some cole slaw with no bite, and baked beans with no pork (Is this place vegan? kosher?) Sweet potato fries are better across the street at the Brickhouse. With no vinegar or hot sauce on the table (they'll bring you some, if you ask), it's apparent even the management doesn't know what good Barbecue is.
Service was eager, but helpless. (Oh, did you say you wanted all white meat chicken? I think that's what I wrote down). How about checking when it's served?
One star for the food; added another for the decent beer menu. Where have all the people gone? To Perabell, a block west.
