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Silver Dollar City & Celebration City Discussion => General Silver Dollar City Talk => Topic started by: Okiebenz on May 11, 2019, 12:10:06 PM

Title: BBQ best bang for the buck
Post by: Okiebenz on May 11, 2019, 12:10:06 PM
In all the years I have been going to SDC during the Blue Grass/BBQ festival we have never eaten any of it.  We have strolled thru the red/gold hall and checked it out but thats about it.  Since we will be there tomorrow what/where is the best bang for the buck for food at this deal?   We usually do not eat at the city very often but end up leaving early to mid afternoon when it starts getting busy if we get there pretty close to opening.
Title: Re: BBQ best bang for the buck
Post by: JustGoHogs on May 11, 2019, 12:58:37 PM
several of the vendors in the Red Gold Hall will have different deals and some of them are folks with restaurants fairly nearby (seems like there were folks there from Aurora, MO a couple years ago for example).  Good food and not outrageously priced.  And be sure to try the mason jar desserts.  couple of different size options.

Title: Re: BBQ best bang for the buck
Post by: pintrader on May 11, 2019, 01:51:02 PM
several of the vendors in the Red Gold Hall will have different deals and some of them are folks with restaurants fairly nearby (seems like there were folks there from Aurora, MO a couple years ago for example).  Good food and not outrageously priced.  And be sure to try the mason jar desserts.  couple of different size options.




They don't have the vendors like Hogwild and Dickies anymore, and haven't for a couple of years.  Everything in Red Gold is totally in house and done by SDC.  Like JustGoHogs said it is all very good and reasonable on price.  The large mason jar desserts are a little pricey at around $10.00 but a lot to eat in those big jars  :).
Title: Re: BBQ best bang for the buck
Post by: Obviousdramatic on May 11, 2019, 05:03:42 PM
The mason jar desserts are pricey, but you get to keep the jar. So its not a total bust. I split a nacho with my mom and it was 13.00 with discount. (I opted to use my 1.50 refill mug) The variety is ok. My group all got something different and were all pleased.
Title: Re: BBQ best bang for the buck
Post by: Swoosh on May 11, 2019, 06:24:53 PM
The mason jar desserts are pricey, but you get to keep the jar. So its not a total bust. I split a nacho with my mom and it was 13.00 with discount. (I opted to use my 1.50 refill mug) The variety is ok. My group all got something different and were all pleased.

You have to return the jar.  There are collection sites around RGHH next to the trash cans
Title: Re: BBQ best bang for the buck
Post by: Obviousdramatic on May 12, 2019, 07:57:49 AM
Then why did the lady selling the dessert give us the lids for it and tell us we could take it with us?
Title: Re: BBQ best bang for the buck
Post by: JustGoHogs on May 12, 2019, 11:14:43 AM
The mason jar desserts are pricey, but you get to keep the jar. So its not a total bust. I split a nacho with my mom and it was 13.00 with discount. (I opted to use my 1.50 refill mug) The variety is ok. My group all got something different and were all pleased.

our BG&BBQ visits the last couple of years were later ones to see specific talent (Ricky Skaggs and Kentucky Thunder) so we didn't make it into RGHH/House of BBQ.  Full disclosure, Until last year I worked in radio and got to try virtually everything food-wise during the festival (and all the rest) and I'm diabetic, so even a small dessert is a HUGE treat for me. 
Title: Re: BBQ best bang for the buck
Post by: sanddunerider on May 12, 2019, 08:15:59 PM
Best Deal?  in the park?  not sure...

But in Branson..
Get'n Bast'd in Branson... hands down best in the area
Title: Re: BBQ best bang for the buck
Post by: Okiebenz on May 12, 2019, 09:46:42 PM
I was just referring to the BBQ offerings at the festival.  I can now answer this question.  I got the sliced brisket dinner which was $14.99 and the wife got some sort of smoked sausage with cheese and other stuff on a bun.  I can't remember how much it was.  Anyway, the brisket tasted old and dry to me.  Wife said the sausage was OK but not worth the price.  So, IMO if eating BBQ at the park, forget paying $14.99 down there and spend an extra $2 and get the buffet at the mine.  I will NOT be doing any of the BBQ in the red/gold anymore.  I bet it was a lot better when they had outside folks in there selling their BBQ.
Title: Re: BBQ best bang for the buck
Post by: sanddunerider on May 13, 2019, 06:46:16 AM
I was just referring to the BBQ offerings at the festival.  I can now answer this question.  I got the sliced brisket dinner which was $14.99 and the wife got some sort of smoked sausage with cheese and other stuff on a bun.  I can't remember how much it was.  Anyway, the brisket tasted old and dry to me.  Wife said the sausage was OK but not worth the price.  So, IMO if eating BBQ at the park, forget paying $14.99 down there and spend an extra $2 and get the buffet at the mine.  I will NOT be doing any of the BBQ in the red/gold anymore.  I bet it was a lot better when they had outside folks in there selling their BBQ.

I am sure it was much fresher with the folks outisde, then it is a real contest.. 
Food inside? we know has been cooked previously, (not sure when), put under warmer lights or in a oven, then finally served when an order is made.  Bad idea, nothing fresh about that..
Title: Re: BBQ best bang for the buck
Post by: Okiebenz on May 13, 2019, 06:03:40 PM
I had forgotten but I also seem to recall different vendors have different sauces, which they used to sell.  Anyway, I will eating any of the BBQ down there again and if I do it will be at the mine since it is all you can eat for just a couple bucks more.
Title: Re: BBQ best bang for the buck
Post by: sdcfan88 on May 16, 2019, 03:24:37 PM
I might get some flak for this but the BBQ was very underwhelming this year in both quality/freshness and selection. Granted I went on a slow Wednesday but still disappointing.
Title: Re: BBQ best bang for the buck
Post by: sirwillow on May 16, 2019, 04:08:18 PM
I might get some flak for this but the BBQ was very underwhelming this year in both quality/freshness and selection. Granted I went on a slow Wednesday but still disappointing.

It's not the same quality it was a few years ago when they had outside vendors come in.  The BBQ used to be a "must stop and eat" for me, but now I usually skip it. Which is a really sad thing to say since I love BBQ.

The food that they make special for the festivals just seems to be of much lower quality overall. This has been true for World Fest/ Festival of Wonder for years as well.
Title: Re: BBQ best bang for the buck
Post by: sanddunerider on May 16, 2019, 05:10:44 PM
I might get some flak for this but the BBQ was very underwhelming this year in both quality/freshness and selection. Granted I went on a slow Wednesday but still disappointing.

I dont think anyone here is going to argrue with you,   seems like everyone has the same "below par" thoughts and feelings about the BBQ.
Title: Re: BBQ best bang for the buck
Post by: sdcfan88 on May 16, 2019, 06:19:22 PM
Well with that being said hopefully the PTB will take note and either make some vast improvements or do something different altogether.
Title: Re: BBQ best bang for the buck
Post by: sanddunerider on May 16, 2019, 07:22:53 PM
Well with that being said hopefully the PTB will take note and either make some vast improvements or do something different altogether.

I dont know the Logistics or problems with planning a "competition",  but that would be a bid draw.. 
Always GOOD food if there is competition for number 1..
Title: Re: BBQ best bang for the buck
Post by: Okiebenz on May 16, 2019, 08:17:46 PM
Why can't they just go back to how it used to be done with the outside vendors doing the BBQ? 
Title: Re: BBQ best bang for the buck
Post by: biscuitcreek on May 17, 2019, 10:25:31 AM
We have gone to SDC the last 2 Sundays. We were going to buy BBQ nachos last Sunday but after seeing what was being served and the small amount of being served, we decided not to buy. For 12.99, it was less than half the size of the BBQ nachos served at Danna's.

I really miss the big displays of BBQ sauces. We used to buy 2 or 3 bottles every year.
Title: Re: BBQ best bang for the buck
Post by: Swoosh on May 17, 2019, 11:52:36 AM
What’s interesting is that while SDC’s BBQ has diminished in quality, WOF’s has really stepped up its game this year.  In fact overall, I’d put WOF’s quickserve food as a higher quality this season
Title: Re: BBQ best bang for the buck
Post by: fenton04 on May 22, 2019, 08:45:02 PM
I got to tell you that we went to the BBQ buffet at reunion hall last Saturday.  Prime rib was over done, the tri tip was pretty good. But as we are rib lovers and by that meaning that the rib meat has to be pulled off the bone.  The buffet nailed it and the best ribs ever.  Pappy's and Sugar Fire would have been a close second.  We went expecting dubious BBQ. We walked away glad that we gave the a chance.  Money well spent.
Title: Re: BBQ best bang for the buck
Post by: Okiebenz on May 22, 2019, 09:11:42 PM
I got to tell you that we went to the BBQ buffet at reunion hall last Saturday.  Prime rib was over done, the tri tip was pretty good. But as we are rib lovers and by that meaning that the rib meat has to be pulled off the bone.  The buffet nailed it and the best ribs ever.  Pappy's and Sugar Fire would have been a close second.  We went expecting dubious BBQ. We walked away glad that we gave the a chance.  Money well spent.

So do they only have this certain days?  How much are they charging for it?
Title: Re: BBQ best bang for the buck
Post by: mg on May 22, 2019, 11:14:15 PM
So do they only have this certain days?  How much are they charging for it?

I don't see a price, but looks like this Friday, Saturday & Sunday are the last days for it.

https://www.silverdollarcity.com/theme-park/Attractions/Dining/Reunion-Hall-BBQ-Buffet
Title: Re: BBQ best bang for the buck
Post by: fenton04 on May 23, 2019, 04:55:06 PM
It was a little over twenty dollars include drinks.  OBTW the mason jars desserts that were pints and half pints at red gold they were available at reunion hall in 1/4 pints (4 of those little puppies equal one pint just saying)  They too were all you could eat.  I had one strawberry, and one apple which I preferred but due to an overstock of ribs that I ate alas there was no more room at the inn.
Title: Re: BBQ best bang for the buck
Post by: Okiebenz on May 23, 2019, 06:51:14 PM
Well I would not mind trying that but it does not look like we will be able to get up there.  Both the exits out of our road are completely flooded and probably will be for days.