OZ n BONES BBQ — Restaurant in Colchester

Been to many smokehouses in the New England area. Not a fan and will never return to this one. After living in Mass and going to BT’s in Sturbridge for years, maybe I’m accustomed to a higher quality of smokehouse. My 2 year old daughter was disgusted by the popcorn chicken breading where the smoked chicken inside was the only edible part. This was extremely odd behavior by her. Wife tried it and was grossed out. The cornbread was insanely dry. The brisket was dry and tasted boiled. Pulled pork was stringy, tasted store bought. We ended up throwing away most of our meal. Of course, the owner was in the dining room watching us the whole time and after noticing me throwing away most of our meal, they asked how everything was in a condescending tone. I had to get out as soon as possible since I just didn’t want to hear it from her. The place was EMPTY during lunch hour which was odd as well. Every other smokehouse I’ve been to(yes, even ones in Florida) have been packed during lunch hour. Absolutely bizarre stuff going on here.

That hplaserjet Google review is right on the money. Seems like there’s some delusion here. Just because some people from a different geographical location may have liked it here, it doesn’t make it good. This place is NOT good. But hey, if you like weird dry funky meat and having the owner watch your family eat, enjoy. Seems like a good place for a Kitchen Nightmares episode.

Update: Whole family got sick. 1 star. Shame on you for giving my daughter that slop. Glad she didn’t eat much of it.

I’m convinced most of these positive reviews are fake/bought/comped...

Worst experience I’ve ever had at a restaurant. I came in to have lunch with a friend who came a few minutes later. I asked for an ice tea, waitress pointed to the cooler. I had to ask for a glass ,Ice and a straw. The waitress went into the bar. Another EE told me to go into the bar to get my glass, Ice and straw. As I’m walking outside to find a table the waitress told me I needed to leave my credit card with her first! My friend and I went back in to order. The waitress asked me to pay BEFORE we ate. The screen came up with a tip request, again BEFORE any food or service. I’m a generous tipper and gave a 20% tip. As we’re stepping back outside she hands me a buzzer and says “If I I’m not too busy I’ll bring your food out otherwise if the buzzer goes off you can came come in and pick it up yourself.” There was no one else in the restaurant and there were at lest 5 employees that I could see. The buzzer goes off and I waited a bit just to see what would happen. Nothing happened so I went in to get our lunch. The waitress was behind the counter handing me two trays to bring out by myself. She never stepped outside to check on us. I walked back in to get more napkins myself. When we were done I carried the trays back in myself. I asked her to package leftovers to take home. Still behind the counter she hands me a cardboard box “here you go”. Through this entire experience the only thing the waitress actually did for us was to put some ketchup in a small cup from behind the counter. ...

I wanted to give this a high rating I really did, yet I kinda wish I could lower food rating to 2.5 stars unfortunately. 🥺

Staff was amazing - very friendly, easy going and great to talk to The place has a great vibe inside, funny to think 25 ish years ago it was my neighbors library!

Unfortunately the food wasn't quite at the level I expected, especially after reading these reviews and talking to people I know who have eaten here.

I got their Brisket beer cheese steak (a current special) and let me tell you that it was amazing! Packed with flavor. The fries have great seasoning as well! I got sides of the smoked ghost bbq and it was a really good sauce!

The rest of the food was disappointing though. Pulled pork had been clearly in a steam warmer and had a soggy consistency, it and the sauce had decent enough flavor, but didn't seem smoked at all. The cornbread was very dry. The mac and cheese was just straight bad to me unfortunately, tasted like chemicals with a hint of cheese. My 12 year old was pretty unhappy about it. The pot salad tastes like pickles since it is very dill forward, but for me this is a win heh.... and the slaw is just too basic, akin to KFC, just veggies and mayo.

I lived in SC for a few years so maybe I'm jaded a bit? My sandwich was phenomenal, so I will be back, but I'll be more particular about what I...