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Womack's Texas Style Bar-B-Q is a one star restaurant in South Lake Tahoe. They're still working to earn their stars. This restaurant is inexpensive.
1.0 of 5 stars.
overpriced. one meal after tax and tip will run you about $30. portions are VERY small. the salad came out of a bag and the blue cheese dressing tasted like it was from the dollar store. the meat...
yelp.com - user review - 09/22/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I went here a few years back with my wife and had the beef ribs for lunch. They were OK the portion was really small. i had to order more not because it was really good, i just was still hungry. I had...
yelp.com - user review - 09/15/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Uggghhh!! Are you kidding me? Worst bar-b-q ever. I might have given it a chance but after being in utter shock over the fact that a $25 plate of ribs was only for one person (ONE!!!) I guess I was...
yelp.com - user review - 09/07/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Based off the food alone this place would get 4 stars. The brisket and beef ribs were fantastic. The ribs I got had a lot of fat on them but the meat was very tasty and easily fell off the bone....
yelp.com - user review - 09/02/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
For the past 5 years, one of the reasons why we'd drive all the way up to Tahoe is so we can have Womack's bbq. Yes it is that good...or should I say 'was that good'. We so wanted to give them 5 stars...
yelp.com - user review - 08/29/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Been here plenty of times so my review isn't based on a single experience. There's a reason why this place gets overwhelmingly crowded with lines out the door. Dizzy wings are standard issue for me....
yelp.com - user review - 08/24/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Really, 2.5 stars, but not such a compelling 2.5 that I'd round it up. OK, so...2.4 stars.Food is fine. First bite of rib was dry and I almost cried. Second bite was much more tender. Sauce is too...
yelp.com - user review - 08/08/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Great Food, Lousy ServiceI went to Womack's on 7/18/09 with my wife. We saw actor Dennis Haysbert there (he showed up with four other people about fifteen minutes after we arrived). This was cool, but...
yelp.com - user review - 07/21/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Wow I think this place is the best BBQ I have ever had and to imagine it's in Lake Tahoe of all places!!! I was having stomach issues that night so I only had a few bites from my bf's plate.....omg...
yelp.com - user review - 07/19/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Worst service ever. Seriously was I being punked? This place should really change their name to the Waiting Game, or Punked because I seriously thought all the patrons were being punked for having to...
yelp.com - user review - 07/19/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
its a small place but its good for BBQ, got to try their pies. they make some pretty darn good pies. they usually have one cook and one waiter, maybe three people at times but if you go there with the...
yelp.com - user review - 07/11/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Went here on a whim while in Lake Tahoe for our anniversary and OMG so glad we did. I could NOT stop eating. My bf got the ribs and I got the fried chicken, which I never really eat. Needless to...
yelp.com - user review - 07/07/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Go to Womack's for the barbecue - not the decor nor the low prices. The ribs straight-up RULE. I'm not even a big fan of ribs, but because my wife ordered the pulled pork (my usual "go-to" dish at...
yelp.com - user review - 06/16/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I was up over the weekend and wanted to get some take out so I can eat in the comfort of my hotel suite. We shared the Pork ribs, brisket and hot link combo with the slaw and greens for the sides. We...
yelp.com - user review - 06/14/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I actually really liked this place. They had some damn good bbq and in such an unassuming area. Who would have thought that you could get decent bbq in Tahoe? Not me, that's for sure. We had just...
yelp.com - user review - 05/25/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I consider myself a dude who's pretty serious about BBQ. Not midwest-serious (what else do they have to be serious about?!), but at least BBQ-at-my-funeral serious, if that clarifies my credentials....
yelp.com - user review - 05/03/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
When I first moved here 15 years ago I tried this place. I have never been back since. There was no meat on the ribs, no sauce, and no flavor. I am shocked that this place is still in business. I was...
yelp.com - user review - 04/18/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Hmm...let's see...weeknight buffet at approx. $22/adult & $12/kid. We had 2 adults and 3 kids. Not sure if kids will eat $$ worth...maybe we should try a local place...Oh look at that! BBQ on one of...
yelp.com - user review - 04/16/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I've tried at least 3 other BBQ places in South Lake Tahoe and Womack's is by far the best. It's the perfect comfort food after a great day on the snow, mmm... My favorite things to order are the...
yelp.com - user review - 04/14/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This place is great you can't to wrong. Very friendly staff.Well worth the wait to be seated
yelp.com - user review - 04/08/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I went here with some friends after some snowboarding and ordered the full slab of baby backs. The order was huge! Good sauce on the ribs, great baked beans and good potato salad. The brisket was...
yelp.com - user review - 04/05/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
small shack wooden and rustic....few tables and weekends packed....saucy tender slop of bbq...platter portions right...most dinners coming two small sides plenty....baked beans a favorite and womack...
yelp.com - user review - 04/01/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Good BBQ, good customer service. I guess the guy, Womack, does everything on his own? Maybe that's why it took so long for our food to arrive. It's a great place to eat, but only for a party of four...
yelp.com - user review - 04/01/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
pretty damn decent bbq fair in south lake tahoe. its not really my cup of tea when you say bbq, as i like my meat to have a bit more texture, but i can appreciate it for what it is. i also wish there...
yelp.com - user review - 03/31/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I had HIGH hopes for Womack's because I kept hearing nothing but awesome things about the food. And although the food was actually pretty decent, I would probably never go back because of the...
yelp.com - user review - 03/30/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I love the food here. The main dishes come out in good sized portions but note the side dishes are exactly that side dishes, they're not not large and are fairly small. They're all pretty good but if...
yelp.com - user review - 03/22/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I can understand people who don't like the price. The price is crazy. But as for the people who say the food is just ok? Naw, the food is awesome, unbelievable. Its crowded and tiny but that makes...
yelp.com - user review - 03/14/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Delicious stuff and friendly service, but seriously one of those places I'll only go once and never again. For taste of food alone, I'd give it 4 stars...but balanced out with everything including...
yelp.com - user review - 02/24/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Food was good. Not great and not worth the $64 we paid. Service was pretty bad. The place is so darn small, we had to wait the freezing cold for about for our way over priced food and then the owner...
yelp.com - user review - 02/16/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Ok food for a price that will make you go running and screaming for the hills. If I was only going on food, I would give this place 3 stars. I mean, it's pretty good. The boy and I arrived to the tiny...
yelp.com - user review - 02/08/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The restaurant is tiny - but charming! The staff was helpful. The reason to come here is for the great BBQ. I ordered the chicken and beef ribs (I think around $18). The chicken was good, the ribs...
yelp.com - user review - 01/31/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
There was a time when I would have given this place a five star review. My first time trying this place was a great experience. After that, things started going downhill. The last time I went here...
yelp.com - user review - 01/26/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
The BBQ was OK at best, but at $30 for the combination plate, it is steep for a"hole-in-the-wall" dinner. I think they boil the meat then gas grill it? The Meat was too soft and often came off in...
yelp.com - user review - 01/25/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
This place is tiny. It seats maybe 25 people with very little room to move. If you have kids, take out is the way to go. Phone it in ahead of time.The baby back ribs were great, but the size of the...
yelp.com - user review - 01/16/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This place has really tasty food. We ordered links, briskets, black eyed peas, corn bread, and gumbo. The BBQ stuff and gumbo were delicious. But the black eyed peas seemed really watery and corn...
yelp.com - user review - 01/09/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
LOVE this place!Yes it is tiny and you will probably have to wait.Parking sucks and it is a little on the expensive side.All that being said, it is totally worth it. You will not find a better BBQ...
yelp.com - user review - 01/08/2009
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Womack's is billed as the Best BBQ in Lake Tahoe. Ribs and brisket were to die for. Sweet Potato Pie was the best ever. Restaurant is TINY... maybe only 20 people can be seated at a time, however the wait...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/06/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Good BBQ! Worth your time. Not a big place so be ready to wait. Just don't listen to the owner when he sends you to some dirt hole night club where "his buddy is at the front door and will let you in...
yelp.com - user review - 01/05/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is by far the best BBQ I've had in California. The meat is always tender, the ribs fall right off the bone and the BBQ sauce is the perfect blend of sweet and tangy. The outfits they make the...
yelp.com - user review - 01/02/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
When we sat down and the waitress, Diane, found out that it was our first time dining here, we were told we were in for a treat!She wasn't lying! We tried the baby back ribs, brisket, chicken, and...
yelp.com - user review - 01/02/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
bbq flavor is a personal thing but a finely cooked beef rib is hard to mistake. it's true, womack's prices are high, but it's also just across the street from the north face and patagonia stores, just...
yelp.com - user review - 12/30/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Most folks will never get past the prices for the relatively small portions at Womack's. It is true. A football player or anyone with a huge appetite will be disappointed. ...But for me...Womack's is...
yelp.com - user review - 12/09/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
It's a bit on the pricey side but where in the world will you find good, Texas BBQ in CA? Even most BBQ places in the Bay area do not measure up. The service was great and our waitress was extra...
yelp.com - user review - 12/09/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
We needed BBQ while in Tahoe and this is right over the stateline from Nevada and the gaming. Service was slow, and inaccuate but very friendly. The meal was ok (baby back ribs), but certainy low on...
yelp.com - user review - 09/02/2008
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I recently moved to the area from Texas and thought this place would be a sure bet considering its name. Noone in our group took more than a few bites before leaving. The ribs looked absolutely disgusting and...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/01/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
this place is a must for our big, rowdy group anytime we are in Tahoe. I dont eat meat, but I've been told the ribs are to die for. I stick with the bbq chicken, which is fantastic. And the corn...
yelp.com - user review - 09/01/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
First time eating here, we were greeted by Dizmus Womack (apologies in advance if I misspelled your name), owner of the restaurant. Polite and very friendly, he waited on our party offering...
yelp.com - user review - 08/18/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Wow! I can't believe this place is still in business. They must get all the unknowing tourists (me included) that decide to stop by ONCE.The worst part (the food is just as bad) is how expensive this...
yelp.com - user review - 08/15/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
The Brisket was dry and old - trying to cover up it's shortcomings with so-so B-B-Q sauce. The pork ribs were fatty and were no better than ribs cooked in an oven - not smoked for hours and hours - no...
yelp.com - user review - 08/10/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
$60 for dinner at a BBQ joint? We didn't even order beers or desserts! Now, money aside, the BBQ meats were pretty good, all ribs had meat falling off the bone, which was great. Hot links were truly...
yelp.com - user review - 07/24/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
First time there, weekday at around 5 PM.I had it at a 3 because it was a bit pricey but I put it back up to 4 because of the $2.50 beer special.We had the Brisket/Ribs special, Fried Chicken Meal,...
yelp.com - user review - 07/19/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
OK so BBQ 101. Its about the smoker and the quality of the meat, not the sauce like many places in Oakland use to disguise the poor quality of meat. I'll give this place a break. The chicken was...
yelp.com - user review - 07/13/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
We went to Womack's today based on local Lauren L's 5-star review.It was fantastic. (The food that is). All of the notes from fellow Yelpers helped us enjoy our experience. We knew what to expect.We...
yelp.com - user review - 04/23/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Let's be serious....you're never going to find authentic Texas, Carolina, or KC style/quality BBQ in California. After a day of snowboarding Womacks hits the spot. Don't expect a fancy restaurant,...
yelp.com - user review - 04/06/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
After a long drive from The City , we spotted the neon sign boasting "Tahoe's Best Bar BQ", but continued on by under the assumption that this was yet another tourist ruse, particularly given its...
yelp.com - user review - 03/23/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
After a long hard day of bombing down snow-covered mountains, nothing beats taking a steaming hot shower, popping a couple Aleve, and plopping down your sore muscles & empty stomach to a plate of...
yelp.com - user review - 03/10/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Not as good as I was expecting. Ribs were ok, place was crap, waiters were rude. Only reason this place gets a second star is because it's the only decent rib place when you're tired from snowboarding...
yelp.com - user review - 02/24/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
BBQ's one of them fighting words in the south where it's a noun, not a verb. One man's BBQ is another man's swill and the best Texas BBQ I've had in California is Central Texan BBQ in Castoville....
yelp.com - user review - 02/12/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Get the Cole Slaw!!!! Are you serious?!? Best BBQ this far from the home of good 'ol suthern' cookin'. It's ridiculous. Meat falling off the bone, hot links are hot and the greens are on point! I...
yelp.com - user review - 02/04/2008
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i went there with 7 other people -- the server was friendly, food was good...the place was a little too small. But it was still cozy!
citysearch.com - user review - 01/31/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Good bbq and friendly service. We showed up on a Saturday night and had to fight for a table. They're first come first serve, which is as it should be for a bbq joint. The place has a cozy, homey...
yelp.com - user review - 01/28/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Sadly, the best bbq I've had in northern california. It was definitely a shock to me that a place like Tahoe, up in the mountains would beat anything that the bay area has to offer. It's hard to get a...
yelp.com - user review - 12/15/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I LOVE this place!!!My boyfriend and I stumbled upon this place 2 years ago and I had just gotten my wisdom teeth pulled so I was not fully able to enjoy it BUT we recently went back and it was...
yelp.com - user review - 11/05/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
we had brisket, beef ribs, wings and sweet potato fries. The brisket, ribs and sweet potato fries were great. The wings clearly had never been to Buffalo.nice staff, prices are a little high, but...
yelp.com - user review - 10/08/2007
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Its a small place, but the food is good. The brisket and fries were really tasty. We almost went back the next day to eat there again.
openlist - user review - 09/29/2007
4.0 of 5 stars.
In a city as lame as SLT, this place is heaven. A real atmosphere, an interesting crowd and delicious ribs.A little too expensive
yelp.com - user review - 09/07/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
My husband spotted this place while waiting for me to finish shopping =) This place is rather small however they offer outdoor seating. I ordered the bbq chicken and it was alright. The chicken was a...
yelp.com - user review - 08/27/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
One of my best memories of Tahoe in the winter includes a dinner at Womacks with hot spiced wine, BBQ, and sweet potato pie. Be prepared for a wait that's worth it!
yelp.com - user review - 08/09/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars.
The BBQ at Womack's is FAR from "Texas Style". I ordered the pork spare ribs and they did not taste wood smoked at all. I didn't see a smoker at the place....an absolute necessity for slow cooked...
yelp.com - user review - 08/07/2007
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6 of us ate ribs, and if it were the first time we had eaten ribs, we would not ever eat them again. Soup bowl was one-half full, fried potatoes were way too salty. The water and the bread, which we had to ask...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/01/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
BBQ done right is SLOW. That said, our service was amazingly fast, though this was on a Monday afternoon in the off-season. This has got to be the best, most flavorful bbq sauce ever - sweet and...
yelp.com - user review - 06/12/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I just got back from Tahoe and here's what I have to say about Womack's... The night before at the tables, the dealer told us to try a place called Fire and Ice which was a Mongolian restaurant. Hubby...
yelp.com - user review - 05/29/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I love this place. I haven't been here in years but have been planning on making it there the next time I make it out to Tahoe. There is nothing that beats the cold like getting warm and toasty in...
yelp.com - user review - 05/23/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Great BBQ!! Meat that is tender enough that it falls off the bones. Small place, but we had the best service! Our waiter was the son of the owner, who told us numerous stories of being around the...
yelp.com - user review - 04/24/2007
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Service was slow, the chilli was not the best I've had. I ordered the bbq ribs and it was practically cold when it arrived at the table. I liked the fact that it's a small local joint where everyone...
yelp.com - user review - 03/09/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Mediocre food with mediocre service. The toilets overflowed. We never received the soup that was supposed to be part of the order. The wings are way over-fried. There are better hot wings at...
yelp.com - user review - 03/05/2007
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If you were just walking by this place, you might pass it right by. It's small and lacks any sort of ambience. Don't be fooled by the looks, though. The barbecue is awesome! Ribs, brisket, even the sides, are...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/03/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Let me address all the issues here:1. The wait. Womack's is a hole in the wall with about oooooh... 8 tables. If you want to eat barbeque, wait like a good little boy and girl, patiently. There...
yelp.com - user review - 02/21/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
So the joint is owned by Dismas Womack, and I ask the waiter if the owner is related to Lee Ann Womack, the great country singer. He nonchalantly nodded yes and told me that the owner's picture is on...
yelp.com - user review - 02/08/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
all of the food here is amazing, especially the brisket and baby back ribs. and the homemade pies. after a long day of snowboarding or skiing, a big platter of barbeque here is guaranteed to leave you...
yelp.com - user review - 01/28/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
So, we went here for dinner one night.. First time I had Texas BBQ and the soup called gumbo.. the Texas BBQ was good, fingerlickin' good. Just a note tho.. the Louisiana Hotlinks, when they say hot,...
yelp.com - user review - 01/19/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I've never personally experienced any of the problems the other Yelpers had. Other than having to wait to get a table, Womack's is my comfort food after a long cold day on the slopes. I think about...
yelp.com - user review - 01/15/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Tender and flavorful meat, sweet delicious sauce and tasty beans. I love this food and every time I am in the area I crave it and have to have it. This is good BBQ.They also have good sweet tea and...
yelp.com - user review - 12/27/2006
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3.0 of 5 stars.
The folks at our hotel recommended this place to us. "It's the best BBQ around. But the service sucks!" they said. So we ventured over since it was nearby. We were hungry! Hungry for some meat...
yelp.com - user review - 07/26/2006
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This little spot on the strip is very good. We were pointed there from a local and I am glad we were. Get the "combination plate" and, uh, watch out - the "hot link" is HOT! Definitely not for meat faint of...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/27/2006
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The food may not be that great, but they have the most amazing sweet potato pie that you've ever tasted. We purchase it every year for Thanksgiving and our guests go crazy!!!!
citysearch.com - user review - 11/11/2005
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2.0 of 5 stars.
the lines everywhere else we tried to go for dinner on a saturday night during peak snowboarding season are insane in south lake. so we ended up in womacks and sucked down some ribs. i felts like...
yelp.com - user review - 08/01/2005
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Womack's ain't easy to spot, in it's small strip of older shops across from the popular Heavenly ski resort spread. Though the sign was big enough to catch my eye, it just follows the rules of these...
yelp.com - user review - 07/05/2005
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had pork ribs - too salty-dry- bbque sauce bad flavor price about 50% more than other bbque within 10 miles it's like you lost in the casino but without even enjoying the game
citysearch.com - user review - 02/24/2005
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