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Midwood Smokehouse

Midwood Smokehouse

12410 Johnston Rd, 28277, Charlotte, United States

Casual • Salads • Barbecue • Catering


"We were in the area and decided to stop by. I've heard really good things about this chain and a wanted to try it for myself. We were seated right away, the place was not too busy. Our server took our order, I ordered the well fed with a choice of 4 proteins (half ribs, double brisket, burnt ends) the sides (Mac n cheese, baked beans) 5/10 The ribs I did ask for them to not be sauced but they were TOUGH.. I did not enjoy them at all, the burnt ends and brisket were okay. The Mac n cheese was so chewy and hard I had to ask if I could replace it with another side and got coleslaw I should have ordered another side of baked beans instead because they were really good it also came with hushpuppies and pickles. My son ordered the chicken tenders off the kids menu 3/10 He complained about how the tenders were hurting his teeth and mouth as he was eating. They were fried so hard which made them rock hard... He literally sat there and pealed the crust off in order to enjoy them.. I hated that. Along with his tenders he ordered fresh fruit The fruit did look fresh and he enjoyed them. What I thought was so weird is not to long after we were served our food our server brought out my check. I made a comment that I wasn't ready for the check yet because we were going to order dessert.... I ordered a small banana pudding and my son wanted ice cream but they only had vanilla flavored ice cream, no chocolate. So, he opted to just have some of my pudding. But what a bummer, the menu should def specify that they only offer vanilla ice cream so the kids know ahead of time. I did notice that the reviews indicate that midwood is good based on which one you go to, but why would that be the case? If all the locations serve the same thing, shouldn't it be consistent??Overall Happy I got to try them out, but I'll stick to the smoke pit for bbq, they just get it right there."

Mrs. Lively's Cajun Konnection

Mrs. Lively's Cajun Konnection

721 E Hundley Dr, Lake Dallas I-75065-2637, United States

Cajun • Coffee • Seafood • American


"First, I ordered sweet tea that tasted as if it had been sitting out for a week. As mentioned, I'm usually quite easygoing, but this was so unpleasant that I almost felt sick after drinking it. I suspect the filter isn't cleaned regularly, which made me uneasy about the food, so I simply requested water instead. To make matters worse, the music was incredibly loud. I had to shout—no exaggeration—just to be heard by the person sitting right next to me. This venue simply isn't suited for loud music; it’s small, and the sound has nowhere to escape. While the music itself wasn't bad, I unfortunately couldn't hear my companions at all. It was so loud that I could feel the vibrations through the floor and walls. After a long day, I was looking forward to relaxing and chatting with friends and family, but instead, I left with a headache. We also waited close to an hour and a half for our food. I understand this may happen with a larger group and while the restaurant was short-staffed. However, I noticed that other tables who were seated after us got their food, finished eating, and left before we were served. The restaurant wasn't crowded at all. When we inquired about our order, the manager assured us, “it's coming out right now!” But then we waited another ten minutes, and not all of the food was even ready. As for the food, it was mediocre. I had requested my burger to be cooked medium, but it arrived with such a bright pink center that it looked like it had barely spent a minute on the grill. My dad, who is a former professional chef, noted that my burger was far from medium and even considered saying something to the cook due to how undercooked it was. I ended up feeling too disgusted to finish it. The manager was very nice and offered us complimentary beignets for the wait, but sadly, the food did not justify the experience at all. It may be someone else's cup of tea, but I'll choose a different place next time where I can actually enjoy my meal and have a conversation."