Reviews for Parker's Smokehouse in Ashland, NE
First let me start off by saying I am from the south and we know good BBQ, but this place blew my mind. This was the best BBQ we... had ever had. My husband and I ordered the combo for 2 and my goodness it?s enough for 4 people so we have lunch for tomorrowand then some. The brisket was so tender it just fell apart and the ribs are to die for, I mean to die for. The seasoning was sogood and the meat just fell off the bone. For our sides we got coleslaw, potato salad and baked beans. All of them were verygood but the baked beans were amazing!!!!!!! The sweet tea was awesome. The Bloody Mary looked amazing so I had to try one, butit was just okay. On the table they provided BBQ sauces, mustard based, sweet and a spicy one. All were delicious. The servicewas very friendly and fast. We will definitely go back when we visit family again! Read more
We?re OTR truckers and delighted to have found Parker?s Smokehouse. Felt welcome as soon as we opened the front door. Our... server, Jessica, was extremely attentive, kind and friendly. The manager, Scott, was very welcoming, generous and professional.The food was excellent! The legendary chili was very tasty, the ribs were super tender, the pulled pork was moist and flavorful.We ordered a slice of carrot cake to go but took a peek and a nibble of it and it?s one of the best we?ve tasted in a longtime?spicy (like spice cake) and moist! It was a great experience so we?ll definitely go back when we?re in the area. Read more
One of the most amazing places.. Drinks are awesome.. and the fried entities are out of this world!!
The catfish appetizer is the best I've ever had. It's super crunchy and flavorful. The sauce is even great! We ordered half of... the platter for myself and husband. It included brisket, ribs, chicken, slaw, beans, cinnamon apples and corn muffins. Thebrisket and slaw were just ok, not flavorful. The ribs were good, beans and corn muffins and apples. Would definitely come back.Plenty of food for future meals. The star for me was the catfish and corn muffins. Definitely good food! Read more
It's hard writing a bad review for a place you've frequented for years, but we've watched both Parker's locations go downhill... recently. Here's our last visit: 1. I ordered the soup & salad special and wings and asked for all the food to come outtogether. Waitress didn't put wings on the order. So I had to remind her, and we got the wings well after finishing the rest ofthe food. 2. Note to waitress: don't put a dirty sharing plate down in front of the customer, scrape the dirt off with yourfingernail, and then still give it to the customer. 3. No one checked back on us to see how any of our food was. So our drinkswere empty until a manager stopped by after the wings had arrived. 4. I ordered the milder Cajun wings but got wings much hotterthan the Hot Cajun wings. I stopped eating after 4 of the 12 wings when a manager asked how they were. When I explained that Igot the wrong wings, she asked if it was still a pleasurable experience. I said, "No," and the manager's response was that shecouldn't see what the problem was but would look into what the cook had done. End of story. Read more
The food was so good! Large helpings, great taste, the BEST STAFF! Thank you Parker's!
Holy Cow, Pig and Chicken, this place is amazing! My wife and I were traveling from Lincoln to Omaha, got hungry, and pulled off... the interstate for lunch. We Goggled nearby restaurants and discovered Parker's Smokehouse. The instant you walk in and take awhiff of the smoked meats, you know you are in for a treat. After scanning their extensive menu, my wife and I both ordered thePit Master sandwich. This will fill even the emptiest of stomachs. The combination of Texas beef brisket, Georgia pulled porkand chunks of hot link sausage is incredible. The service and management were friendly and care deeply for their customers. So,if you are looking for great food, service and prices, skip the interstate and drive up Highway 6 to Ashland, NE. It is Wellworth the drive. I know I have found a new BBQ home! Read more
Parker's is one of those longtime restaurant go-to's on the highway outside of Ashland, Nebraska. Casual with bar, good variety... of smoked brisket, ribs and chicken along with hamburgers. We enjoy that they continue the steakhouse tradition of the teacandle light on each table. Friday- Saturday smoked prime rib in addition to their regular prime rib. The smoke in the prime ribwas mild, meat cooked rare as requested. The romano potatoes with melted cheese delicious as were my companions sweet potatofries. BE SURE to experience their sweet cornbread muffins that come with your order-who needs dessert! It's waiting areafurniture needs some care but we went for the food and the ambiance of an era when steakhouses were king. Read more