Wildwood Barbeque

03/27/10

Charming Barn-like Restaurant with Sports Bar Energy

by Janie Ho

A baby of the city’s B.R. Guest clan, Wildwood Barbeque lets you dine in rustic barn charm with a modern New York twist – dim track lighting, clean vaulted wood beams and cathedral-like setting. From the warm southerly greeting to the white dishcloth napkins and old-fashioned Mason jars, the scene is perfect for kickin' it down south with some Carolina pulled pork.

Sitting in the polished, low-lit barn, you’ll find on wood tables an array of homemade barbecue sauces including Sweet & Spicy Chipotle barbecue, and Chef Big Lou Elrose's secret sauce, which perhaps he developed during his famous stint at Hill Country.

The 50-foot TV-lined bar, wood bar tables, and open wall make this a great warm weather game-watching spot. The southern cocktails, endless beer and bourbon menu are a treat for the weary – either from shopping at nearby Union Square or just working upstairs.

While my Carolina pulled pork and brisket were ordered on the “moist” not “lean” side, I didn’t know that entailed “incredibly fatty” or slightly inedible. The baked beans were a bit heavy, salty and too bacon fatty. Though one nice thing is you can sub an entree's default vinegar chips for more tempting sides like crispy sweet potato fries.

Still, the setting is warm and genuinely makes you feel like you’re hours away down south – even down to the large country-like basin in the bathroom. The friendly staff and affordable prices (sandwiches from $10, entrees $15-$25) makes Wildwood not quite as upscale nostalgic as a farm-loving Keith McNally restaurant, but a fun, themed break from the everyday.

• Pros: Great setting, Friendly Service, Fun Setting, Drink Menu
• Cons: Food Hit or Miss, Bit Pricey for Mixed Reviewed Food

10/20/09

Go somewhere else!

by Alycia284

I've been wanting to come here for awhile. So I came with a girlfriend of my because we both love meat. Both our ribs were both bland. I felt bad because I suggested the place and we were both really disappointed.

• Pros: Location
• Cons: Food is Bland

07/18/09

Best mac & cheese

by Ebrock

it really was the best mac and cheese i've had in a long time. the ribs were excellent too. Service was good but not great and the prices were reasonable. I enjoyed my time here and would definitely come back!

05/18/09

NOT GOOD AND OVERPRICED !!!

by Benajmin

IF you want to waste your money and time you should go there, but the food is overheating, the specialty cocktails overpiced $$$$ the BArbecue sauces are not fresh and sanitation should go there to check everything, sorry but I dont think this place is going to be open for long time. Go someplace else ,seriously.

• Pros: THE LOCATION
• Cons: THE MANAGERS, BIG LOU AND THE FOOD.

05/10/09

good place for barbacue

by remski

Good service. Decent beer selection. (something different that everybody else).

We had:

ribs.. --> great !!

the sauces are really good.

shrimp quesadila --> also tastes good.

We've been there 5 times already and will come back.

• Pros: not the best.. but worth the trip
• Cons: none