Backroads BBQ — Restaurant in Ava

Very disappointing. As soon as I walked in the doors, I knew it wasn’t going to be great. Which is a shame because the reviews and people I talked to said it was one of the best places in town. To me it Felt like eating in a barn. stall no restrooms as far as I could tell. No sign stating whether it was seat yourself or wait to be seated so I stood there like an idiot for a few minutes waiting for a waitress before just grabbing a table on my own. my two year-old daughter and I sat there for almost 7 minutes before I had to ask if they were still open so I could have a menu. they said they had kids cups and then brought me an adult cup with a lid which my kid immediately spilled( no staff came or offered to help with the mess). The brisket was cold when it came to me and for a $20 plate, I sure didn’t expect to get a single mushy overcooked corn(on the cob) and a condiment sized helping of potato salad (which was definitely GFS or Walmart prepackaged) as my sides which was an upgrade for $4 more , I upgraded to have a bigger plate and I left hungry and so did my daughter after eating it all and wanting more. No Silverware - all plastic ware with no knives, cheap paper towel napkins, bbq sauce tasted like it was left in the sun all day with the cap off. While I was there someone stole out of the tip jar and ran out. I really hope this was a one off experience and they can get some real silverware and decor and fresh food but I will not be returning or...

Not bad. The polish sausage and hot links were really good. We happened to get fresh brisket. It was tasty. The turkey was a bit dry. And was smoked unevenly i.m.o. the pulled pork had little to no smoke. But the brine used made meat moist and salty. The sauce on the table was my kind of sauce. I would describe it near sweet baby rays. But better! We randomly chose this as it was on the way. Sweet tea was strong and sweet. Could have used more ice. The servers were nice. Styrofoam cups and plastic ware made the dining...

Went out for a ride through the backroads in Southern Missouri and when we came into Ava we were initially looking for another restaurant. Very glad we missed the other restaurant and discovered this BBQ restaurant. Very good choice as the food was some of the best BBQ I’ve eaten in a long time. Service was excellent and we had no sooner placed our order and the food was placed on the table. Very reasonable price, excellent BBQ and great service. If I’m ever back in Ava I will most definitely be...