Schmidt’s BBQ

"We were so excited to try this bbq and I’m very disappointed. The meat doesn’t have any flavor also the Mac&Cheese and the Baked Beans were so flavorless and not seasoned at all. I can’t recommend this place sorry!"

"This was pretty a disappointing evening. The smoked brisket didnt have much flavor of its own without the sauce, which was decent. The meat was tender and juicy. The corn bread was moist and cake like and was the tatestiest thing we tried. The seating choices were very limited (outside in the back yard down a short flight of steps, the main entry sat 8 ppl. or upstairs - did not venture up). Luckily the weather was decent and not windy. Didnt feel like trudging up some old stairs while carry takeout boxes and fountain drinks, to see if there was any seating. The management and staff seemed disinterested in the customers once your order was placed (sitting on a computer in the front window, or on their phones). Food was self-pickup in carry-out containers at the kitchen window notified based on a vibrating donggle you were assigned as you ordered your meal. Almost nobody outside, not sure if anyone was upstair. Only saw 3 other people at diner time on a Friday. Not worth the money or effort. :("

"Good ribs and pulled pork, brisket was a little dry and bland. Nice environment, outdoor seating with a live band. Decent beer selection and very friendly service. Close to parking and downtown Leesburg so a very convenient location. Will probably visit again but will just get ribs next time."

"The most disappointing restaurant experience I’ve had in a long time. I can remember only two occasions in my life where I was unable to eat the food I was served at a restaurant. This was the second. Our server did replace the brisket with pulled pork, which was only marginally better. The outdoor patio is nice though, and dog friendly. Unfortunately, I won’t be returning. (I give 4 stars because I was unfamiliar with the whole cafeteria-tray-style barbecue thing and was expecting something very different. Most people seem to like it.)"

"Following the intoxicating smells, we stopped in for lunch. A delicious BBQ experience ensued! Pulled pork platter was graced with a sweet/smoky sauce that was an amazing complement to the tender meat. Yum."