"The Smoke Shack BBQ offers a nice ambiance and has incredibly friendly and polite staff, but I found it to be a bit pricey for the quality of the food. I ordered two meats and two sides. The brisket was overly dry and lacked flavor apart from the smoke. The ribs were tender and fell off the bone, but again, they didn't have much flavor aside from the smoke. When I visit a BBQ joint, I expect flavorful, well-seasoned meat rather than bland pieces that require sauce to be enjoyable. Although there was BBQ sauce on the side, I would have preferred it cooked onto the ribs along with some spices. The mac and cheese was unremarkable and quite bland, while the cornbread was dry and tasted stale. The hush puppies were overcooked to the point of being inedible—hard and nearly burnt. Having experienced authentic Southern BBQ, I must say that this place does not live up to that standard. It would be great if customers had the option to choose whether they want their food smoked dry or with BBQ sauce, but seasoning is essential. Flavorful spices and juicy meats should be a priority. Perhaps taking some inspiration from Texas BBQ could be beneficial!"