Schmidt's BBQ - Leesburg

The BBQ ribs are cooked perfectly! The consistency is spot on. read more The BBQ ribs are cooked perfectly! The consistency is spot on.

The evening was quite disappointing. The smoked brisket was lacking in flavor without the sauce, although it was tender and juicy. The cornbread was the highlig... read more The evening was quite disappointing. The smoked brisket was lacking in flavor without the sauce, although it was tender and juicy. The cornbread was the highlight of the meal, moist and cake-like. Seating options were limited, with only outdoor seating available in the back yard. The staff seemed disinterested once the order was placed, with management distracted by computers or phones. Food was self-pickup at the kitchen window, with a vibrating device notifying when the order was ready. Overall, the experience was not worth the money or effort.

We used to love Schmidt's, but for some reason they have very steadily gone downhill. At its opening they had a full bar with great cocktails and happy hour spe... read more We used to love Schmidt's, but for some reason they have very steadily gone downhill. At its opening they had a full bar with great cocktails and happy hour specials, great food, and a classic BBQ atmosphere. Now, you're lucky to get a canned cocktail and a few beer options, and everything, from drinks to food to sauce, is inexplicably served in single use plastic containers (was it really much more work to serve on metal trays with paper lining? . This used to be our go-to place for a casual dinner when people visited, but being served a sit-down meal in takeout containers is bizarre and unappealing. Finally, it seems like the food isn't always as fresh, which I'd imagine is due to a focus on takeout vs eat-in and not as much turnover.

We came here our first night in Leesburg. We were excited to try the food and drink. Though the atmosphere and service was prompt, the food and drinks were disa... read more We came here our first night in Leesburg. We were excited to try the food and drink. Though the atmosphere and service was prompt, the food and drinks were disappointing. My wife and I both got the Big Schidmt to try three different meats. All of themeats were barely Luke warm. The sauce and sides were the star of the show (mostly the sweet potato fries). Drinks tasted veryweak/watered down. Overall we were disappointed by the experience. If you?re looking for seasoned, smoked meat this may not bethe place for you.

The bbq is decent, the sauces are great and the service was exceptional. The loaded fries are quite tasty. This was an awesome find while driving around, defini... read more The bbq is decent, the sauces are great and the service was exceptional. The loaded fries are quite tasty. This was an awesome find while driving around, definitely planning to go back.