Merle's Bar-B-Q

I recently visited Merle's BBQ on December 14, 2025, opting for a take-out order. Parking was quite easy to find in the gravel lot outside. Upon entering, I was immediately greeted at the counter by the host. The overall ambience of Merle's leans heavily into country nostalgia, featuring a mix of tables and booths. For an older building, everything I could see appeared quite clean. The hostess who took my order was notably friendly and attentive throughout my brief visit. My order consisted of two Chopped Pork Plates and two fried pies, totaling around $32. The food quality was excellent; everything was fresh and hot, and the taste was great. Although I did not dine in or visit the restrooms, my experience with the staff and the food left me with no complaints. Based on this visit, I woul

Hickory potato was the most disappointing thing I’ve ever ordered. Was a small microwave style potato with cut up chicken tender skin scattered on it. Waited 45 minutes for this Diet Coke was good though

I got a to go order as I have for many years at Merles. I ordered a 1/2 lb. of pork/bbq, fries, a quart of slaw, and a quart of brunswick stew. The brunswick stew was super greasy with very dark pieces of chopped pork. I simply cannot believe that they sold this! When I called, I was told that it had been in the steamer all day (now 7:30 PM), and they didn't know it was like that. They would only give me a credit for something else, no refund... I will never be back, ever... You serve a loyal customer something that is not fit to eat, hide it in a cup in a bag, and then tell me no refund. When I tried to explain this, she said, "You can come back and get fresh stew. We just took it out." I know there are people that try to get everything free, but for me, it's the principle... You lost my

Best brisket I have ever had, seriously. I went there with my daughter because she wanted wings and this was recommended by someone we were visiting out that way. Wings were great, good fried pickles and the brisket, oh so good.

I had the hot dogs with chili, slaw, onions and mustard they were DELISH! Go try them out!