Pitmaster Bbq Company Review

Apparently a lot of people love the food here, but it wasn't anything special to me. Don't get me wrong; the food is pretty good, but for the high prices, it's just not worth the money. There are also a lot of other places around with comparable prices and superior food.

Nice little spot. The food was tasty and the staff was friendly. Portion sizes on the sliders was a little on the small side, but delicious.

The Burnt Ends Platter with corn bread and pig candy was the best barbecue meal I have ever had.

I'm not a fan of their "award winning sauces" but that's just a personal preference I think. Overall I found it fairly pricey for what you get.

Possibly the best BBQ in Idaho Falls and now they are serving fabulous Breakfast Burritos.

There is a reason why they have SO many food awards on display, their food is AMAZING, no need to ask for what's good because everything is. My wife heard about this place from a coworker of hers and since then we have come several times and have tried every item on the menu, not a single plate disappointed us.
I've heard some have things to say about their price, it is a little higher than your average fast food place, but this is a local restaurant so it is worth it and you get real food.
Very much recommended for everyone who loves burgers and BBQ, I wish I had found this place sooner.

Hands down the best barbecued brisket sandwich I've ever had and I used to live in Oklahoma. There's only one more thing Oklahomans are more serious about then BBQ, Sooner football! I'd suggest the cornbread as your side. Delicious!!

Amazing food prepped and cooked fresh everyday. I love this restaurant and will be back for sure

Best BBQ in Idaho. I used to live in NC and it is so frustrating not being able to find decent BBQ here. Pitmaster's is perfect.

Great food! Delightful change from the standard "burger and fries" routine!

Great BBQ with nice potion sizes. Go for the pork or brisket, the ribs are good, the chicken dry. The corn bread is a must have.

Always busy. It's delicious, but the taste is so strong that if you go frequently, you'll definitely get fat.

The lady who seemed to be in charge (she was training a new gal) has the most bubbly personality. She is so positive and happy. It's so refreshing to be served by a person who legitimately enjoys people. She actually brought some joy to my day. That's not common. Give that woman a raise.

My food was excellent btw.

The Idaho Nachos are pretty good! My husband loves the food here. We will definitely be coming back for more of the Idaho Nachos!

Awesome food and such a great place. We were there for a while just enjoying life and the food. If you like bbq you need to try this place out. The meat is amazing and so are the sides. Not sure what the best thing was but I ll be back again! We had some good conversations with some of the employees and just felt welcomed. They didn t make us feel rushed or anything like that. I probably ate enough food for a small village that night and have no regrets!

Every time I've gone its been very good. The Pig Candy is a must have! My favorite. When I went in the food was a little cold but that's okay. All the other times have been great!

Awesome flavors. The quality and taste is worth every penny.

I'm not a professional taste tester nor a food critic but I've had bbq in Kansas City, Atlanta, New York, Texas, Denver and many other places. This place is amazing!!! I had the three meat combo with pork ribs, brisket and chicken. There was a very subtle yet delicious smoke flavor different to each meat. The ribs had a small hint of brown sugar that was awesome. My 7 year old daughter, who's always been grossed out by ribs, tried mine and ate the rest of them herself! My wife had a chicken sandwich and said it was soooo good. If you like barbequeue, you owe it to yourself to try this place out. I'm in no way affiliated with any owner or employee of this place.

Stopped on the way from Yellowstone to California. GREAT SERVICE. Our order came up fast and we couldn't get enough. GREAT variety of sauces and all were DELICIOUS! HIGHLY RECOMMEND! Thank you guys for a full belly and a smile!

My daughters and I visited yesterday for the first time and were pleased with the service. She explained the whole menu and made recommendations. Everything was delicious and portions were not disappointing. We would love to see one of these in Pocatello as we do not have a bbq place.

Always tasty, have to make a special trip from pocatello but well worth it. Best BBQ ever!!

Best BBQ in Idaho Falls! Brisket is amazing and fries are some of the best in town. Really busy during lunch so you will want to go early or wait until the rush dies down.

Delicious BBQ. I had the brisket and it was delicious.

By far the slowest staff I've ever witnessed. 45 minutes for onion rings, fries, and 2 two meat plates. And it certainly wasn't busy. I walked in at 510pm, only a small family in the place - left just before 6pm with soggy fries and soggy onion rings. The brisket was flavorful, but cold.

Honestly, if not for the corn bread and spare ribs, this place was basically cold food from Dickey's with a 45 minute wait. No clue who is running this place, but the girls at the front have legitimately no clue what's going on and the 2 guys in the back move at a snail's pace. I'm seriously mind blown how it could take so long to get those meals ready.

Given the other reviews, maybe I just hit the trifecta of bad - slow service, cold food, soggy fries/ rings - but my experience was terrible. Can't recommend a visit. If you must go, call it in and don't leave unless your food is hot/ fresh.

They got great food at a reasonable price good service

Always the place I go when I'm craving bbq. Try the Idaho Nachos!

Way overpriced for the size of the meal. 13.50 for a brisket sandwich and cup of coleslaw. 11.50 for a very small quesadilla and cornbread. Food was ok but not worth coming back for.

We love the food! It has become a regular in our restaurant rotation.

Meh. Food was luke warm when it was brought to us. Too expensive. Taste want anything to brag about.

Comfortable and clean environment. Some of the best BBQ I've ever had. Their specials include unique flavor combinations that were amazing!

So, never been here before, had a freaking fantabulous burger and perfectly golden crispy onion rings. So good, super nice staff, and the smell when you walk in is so good.

Ate with friend for lunch. Dinning area is small. Limited amount of seating. Serice was good and quick with suggestions on what is good. Had a burger with pig candy it was literaly the best burger I have had in a while. Will come back but try to miss the peak lunch period.

In my opinion this is the best Barbeque. There are very few BBQ sauce that I like. This place is my favorite. The meat is juicy, well flavored and cooked to perfection. The owner is an award winner for his barbeque.

The ribs was very good. Good size ribs. Falls right off the bone.

Competition style BBQ, and absolutely awesome in house sauces. Pitmaster is one of my go-to places.

Service can be a little slow but my wife and I eat here frequently and love it!! Can't recommend it enough.

Omg Yaaas this was amazing. Food was good. Never had food like this in Idaho falls. Great way to start the year!

Very tasty home style goodness. The brisket is amazing! And their original bbq is truly award winning.

Slow Slow Slow. Ordered a pound of brisket to go. How long does it take to slice brisket - 45 minutes. Wow. Kid in the back seemed to be in another galaxy. Brisket was good.

And no they were not busy.

Unpalatable, tasteless, insipid, bland, unappetizing. (This is a summary of the six paragraphs that I was originally going to post)

Food is so good. We drive from Pocatello to Idaho Falls just to eat there. Any chance we can get one in Pocatello????? Please we don t really have any big place there. I think it would do really well

Wow such amazing food!! You definitely need to come here for some tasty barbique that will fill you up! Love everything here.

We ordered sandwiches which were good but the French fries were awful. They were hard which were either overcooked or had been laying from earlier cooking

Rediculously over price and service is better at McDonalds 2 thumbs down or for IN LIVING COLOR FANS. "Hated It"

Wow, I give the food a 9.5, the service an 8, but the building is too small, feels cramped. The price is fair for the great food, good portions, and still a great place to eat. I highly recommend it!

Place was clean, service was quick and the food was great.

The service was really bad. We where the only customers to order and be waiting for food. Took over 25 min and the food was just warm. The food was good. That is the reason for 3 stars and not a 1 star.

Words cannot describe the insanely amazing flavors coming out of this place. It may just make you redefine what you thought delicious means.

All I gotta say is MMMMMM!!! Wow..I'm from the south and know what BBQ should taste like...and this place is spot on!!

By far the best BBQ in eastern Idaho!! Definitely get the BBQ beans for your side!

Best BBQ in the area and likely the state of Idaho! I've had some of the best BBQ in Kansas City and Tennessee and these guys give them a run for their money with unique and savory flavors!

The prices are reasonable and meat is very tender. Portions are large, I definitely leave full. This is my favorite place to eat lunch.

AMAZING!!! We have a new favorite place when we go to Idaho Falls. Absolutely delicious!

Best BBQ around. Recommend the entire menu. Be sure to try Lisa's cookies or dessert of the day.

Brisket salad with a side of fries is our go-to order! Meat has amazing flavor and the staff is so friendly!

COLD FATTY RIBS, COLD SAUCE RAW FRIES, COLE SLAW TASTED LIKE CACTUS WITH INSECTICIDE. 3 DAY OLD CORNBREAD, POP MACHINE DISPENSED WATERY POP. $45.00

Food was really good ! Very quite place my husband and I got the chicken sandwiches. The chicken was a little dry but overall it was amazing! Definitely coming back (:

Paid more than I wanted to get less than I expected. The food was ok but not worth the price and I left feeling hungry.

Great service. Awesome owners. The Hawgachanga breakfast burrito is amazing.

I typically make a point to stop in to Pitmasters when visiting or traveling through Idaho Falls to get my BBQ fix -- typically consuming the three meat combo which includes cornbread and a side. It is priced identically to the two meat combo, the difference with the three meat being a smaller portion. However, diners are afforded the ability to sample a wider array of meats. Another difference between the two and the three meat combo is the distinction in the Chicken offered. The two meat combo comes with 1/4 Chicken which just might be their tastiest menu item. The flavor achieved on the skin is masterful -- striking a delicate balance between the tang of the rub, sweetness of the Honey and crunch of the skin. The Chicken itself is delightfully juicy and slightly smokey. This item, however, is offered only with the two meat combo. The Chicken associated with the three meat combo includes shredded Chicken which is always dry and lacks flavor. If you want the 1/4 Chicken with the three meat combo there is an upcharge associated with that. I'd recommend the owners ditch the shredded Chicken and alternatively offer the 1/4 Chicken on both offerings.

The price is a bit steep for both offerings at $15.89. Adding a 2nd side pushes the price over $18 before tax. For comparison purposes, the famous Joe's KC in Kansas City offers a two meat combo with a side for just over $12. Should Pitmasters include a 2nd side with these combos, the value would be fair. The price for Sandwiches is reasonable. Pulled Pork is smokey and tangy but maybe a touch dry at times. This has improved with time. Brisket is tasty but the lack of a smoke ring is a bit of a knock. Ribs have never disappointed.

The Cornbread that comes with the combos is extraordinary. Always moist with a distinct corn flavor.

As for the sides, the Baked Beans seem to continually improve. They're delicious. Sweet, smokey and hearty. Slaw is crunchy and is perfectly balanced between creamy and 'vinegary'. The Green Beans with Bacon tasted of canned Beans. I haven't sampled any other sides.

The Pig Candy is worth a try. The sweet, salty and crunchy nature of the honey-ed bacon dances gleefully on the pallate.

In terms of sauces, there are typically three on each table, with the new 'XXX' sauce available near the cash register. Ranked in terms of favorites: XXX, Competition, Chipotle, Bourbon. The XXX is the best balanced sauce and offers a nice zing. You can't go wrong with the Competition sauce. On the other end of the spectrum, the Bourbon is not enjoyable.

All in all, SE Idaho's best BBQ. The lack of a Five star rating is justified because the value could be a bit better. The Green Beans fall short as does the chopped Chicken.