Max And Bella's Smokehouse - Plymouth

I should have realized I was in for a disappointment when the caller asked about wait times, and I couldn't help but laugh because the restaurant was virtually empty. I love supporting small, non-chain eateries, but this one was a regrettable choice and ended up being quite pricey for such subpar food. The ribs were cold, and the pulled pork had a strange smell and taste. The mac and cheese was worse than Stouffer's. We spent $50 for two dinners, and it was simply disappointing. The food seemed to come from canned trays, and nothing tasted fresh or appetizing. I was extremely disappointed.

The service was excellent; the staff was very friendly and accommodating. However, this review focuses on the quality of the food. I ordered the Mac and Cheese and the Cattle Breeze.

This place surpasses any of the BBQ chain restaurants I've tried. Everything is fresh and flavorful. The ribs were fantastic, though they could use a bit of sauce since they were slightly dry. I also ordered the brisket, which I wasn’t a fan of—it was quite fatty and lacked flavor. The portion sizes are huge, but the prices reflect that.

Excellent ribs! They serve them simply, but have a good BBQ sauce and a lot of hot sauce to adjust your heat. Surprisingly good is delicious baked beans, cheesey potatoes and the creamed corn casserole.

Now each experience may differ depending on what you order. Today I ordered the full rack of ribs with a side of mac n cheese, to go. I was pleased with the amount of food I received for $28. If you eat ribs as much as I do, you 'll know this is a fair price. The ribs were tender with a nice smoke flavor. The mac n cheese didn 't wow me away, but I didn 't come here for that. Overall this is a solid BBQ joint which is worth checking out. It beats the modern day tin tray joints and chain restaurants.