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Brooks' House of Bar-B-Q

5560 State Highway 7, Oneonta, NY - (607) 432-1782
Even before you step out of the car, the smoky perfume of charcoal-pit cooked chicken will have your stomach growling. It is marinated in a vinegar-based sauce (made with eggs and spices) and cooked in the pit until the skin is dark and crispy and the meat is tender and moist.
71% Approval Rating (7 votes)

Scorecard

4 - Overall: One of the Best - Worth a Trip
Overall: One of the Best - Worth a Trip
Bar-B-Q Chicken
Ribs
Bar-B-Q Chicken
Salads

Highlighted Reviews

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Jeff Conte
October 17, 2010
"I've been eating Brooks' House of Bar-B-Q chicken for almost 58 years, since I was a little boy, and love it. It's the best barbecued chicken that I've ever had. I live in Austin, Texas now, and I visit Oneonta, New York as often as I can, and usually stop daily for ..."   [Read More]
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Bill Homan - Photos (11)
November 10, 2008
"Growing up in Central New York, I ate my share of chicken barbeque at church suppers, firehouse fundraisers, and family picnics. On a recent trip to Central NY with some friends, we had the occasion to eat dinner at a longtime local favorite, Brooks' House of Bar-B-Q. ..."   [Read More]

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Map & Web Site

5560 State Highway 7, Oneonta, NY
(607) 432-1782

http://www.brooksbbq.com/

Hours & Policies

Seasons:Open Year Round
Meals Served:Lunch, Dinner
Operational Hours:Always Call Ahead!
Credit Cards Accepted:Yes
Alcohol Served:No
Outdoor Seating:Yes
Reservations Accepted:Yes
Delivery Available:No
Takeout Counters:Yes
Chicken with a bar-b-q rib. The coleslaw, potato, and macaroni salads are almost de rigueur with Central NY Bar-B-Q.
"Chicken with a bar-b-q rib. The coleslaw, potato, and macaroni salads are almost de rigueur with Central NY Bar-B-Q."
Bill Homan





Burnt, not hardly! This crisp-skinned, moist chicken is very addictive.
"Burnt, not hardly! This crisp-skinned, moist chicken is very addictive."
Bill Homan


Thousands of chickens charcoal-grilled every day!
"Thousands of chickens charcoal-grilled every day!"
Bill Homan


Brooks' makes and bottles their sauce on-site.
"Brooks' makes and bottles their sauce on-site."
Bill Homan


The buffet was outstanding!
"The buffet was outstanding!"
Bill Homan


Brooks' has a large room for groups of 30-80 hungry diners.
"Brooks' has a large room for groups of 30-80 hungry diners."
Bill Homan


Too bad we couldn't get our meals at these prices!
"Too bad we couldn't get our meals at these prices!"
Bill Homan


How could I say no to this invitation?
"How could I say no to this invitation?"
Bill Homan


The famous chef chasing the chicken.
"The famous chef chasing the chicken."
Bill Homan


He's still on the run!
"He's still on the run!"
Bill Homan


Brooks' does just about everything on-site except raise the chickens.
"Brooks' does just about everything on-site except raise the chickens."
Bill Homan



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