Stephanie's Barbecue - Hillside

I love getting takeout from this restaurant. The food is delicious. Sometimes it's difficult to reach them by phone due to a busy line, but the overall experience is excellent! The service is quick, the atmosphere is nice, and I highly recommend trying the BBQ Chicken. The average price per person for lunch is $10-20.

We placed an order for delivery, but after waiting for one hour, the restaurant called and said they couldn't deliver because we were too far away. We were only 20 minutes away, while the restaurant was just eight minutes away. I had ordered from there before and had a very bad experience with their service. The price per person was over $100 and the service was rated as 1 out of 5.

I have passed by this restaurant many times, but finally decided to try it last night after smelling the barbecue from down the street. I ordered the chicken and rib combo with rice and beans, along with a side of cabbage and carrots. The portion size was generous, and I was happy with the meat to rice/beans ratio. The meat was tender and flavorful, and I especially enjoyed dipping it in the garlic sauce I purchased for an extra charge. The only downside was the vegetables, which were boiled without seasoning and a bit soggy. Next time, I will skip the extra vegetables and stick to the two sides included with the meal. Overall, it was a great dinner that also provided leftovers for lunch today and possibly tomorrow.

I would give this restaurant zero stars if I could. I was extremely disappointed to receive only one rib and a piece of chicken for my half order, especially after spending over $40. When I contacted the owner for assistance, she directed me to call the hillside location instead, which I found unacceptable since she is the owner. I received no compensation and will never dine at any of her restaurants again. My half and half chicken and rib combo came with no barbecue sauce or utensils, not even a napkin. When I called to address the issue, the staff I spoke to was very rude.

The beef ribs were cooked perfectly! Overall, the food was excellent! The service was top-notch. We dined in for lunch and the price per person was between $10-20. I would give the food, service, and atmosphere a perfect rating of 5. I highly recommend trying the yellow rice, pork and beef ribs, and black beans.