Welcome to Big Kev's BBQ
Welcome to Big Kev's BBQ, a hidden gem in Swan Lake, NY, where flavorful smoked meats reign supreme. This beloved eatery is celebrated for its tender, melt-in-your-mouth brisket, juicy pulled pork, and fall-off-the-bone ribs, all masterfully seasoned to enhance their natural flavors. Guests rave about the delightful outdoor atmosphere and quick service, making it a perfect spot for families and friends to gather. The menu also features delicious sides like mac and cheese and homemade lemonade. Whether you're recovering from a race or just in search of hearty BBQ, Big Kev's promises an unforgettable culinary experience that will leave you eager to return.
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390 Royce Rd, Swan Lake, NY 12783, United States Hotline: +1 845-796-8199
Welcome to the mouthwatering world of Big Kev's BBQ, nestled at 390 Royce Rd, Swan Lake, NY 12783. If you’re a barbecue aficionado, this hidden gem is bound to steal your heart—and taste buds. With a menu that spans a range of BBQ delights, Big Kev’s promises an experience that’s not just a meal but a culinary adventure.
Let’s discuss the star players on the menu. Drawn from glowing reviews, it's clear that the ribs are a standout—described as being "sticky," "fall-off-the-bone," and "absolutely delicious" by devoted fans. The brisket, too, has garnered admiration, with remarks highlighting its tender and juicy quality. Diners rave about the pulled pork, seasoned so well that it shines on its own, even before the addition of any sauce. Speaking of sauces, multiple options are available, ensuring there’s a flavor for every palate.
Aside from the meats, sides like the mac and cheese and potato salad add comfort to the meal, though opinions vary on the latter. The homemade lemonade is also a must-try, balancing sweetness with the perfect tang. From customer Katelyn Meyer, who praises the whole chicken for its perfection, to Inhoo James Ham, who emphasizes the exceptional post-race treat of ribs and pulled pork, each testimonial reveals the consistent quality and flavor that Big Kev's BBQ offers.
The atmosphere contributes as much to the experience as the food itself. With outdoor seating that envelops guests in nature, it’s an idyllic setting for family gatherings, date nights, or simply enjoying good food with friends. The friendly and quick service is the cherry on top, making each visit feel special and welcoming.
All in all, your stop at Big Kev’s BBQ is bound to be a highlight of your culinary journey. Each dish speaks of passion and care, inviting you to return time and again. As Tim Baker said, "the best BBQ I’ve ever had," and rightly so. So, roll up your sleeves and bring your appetite—Big Kev’s BBQ awaits!
Got the sampler platter. Everything was delicious, brisket was moist, same thing with the pulled pork flavorful. The ribs were absolutely delicious. The corn was just corn. Lol The mac and cheese was delicious. Potato salad wasn't anything great, wasn't horrible but wasn't mind blowing. I would definitely come back again.
Easiest 5-star rating I’ve ever given. The ribs, brisket and pulled pork are all excellent. Best bbq I’ve ever had. Seasoned just enough that it’s great without sauce even. Love the outdoor atmosphere, and service is quick. This probably sounds fake given it’s all so positive, but it’s legit. Drove past initially and so glad I turned around after checking the reviews here.
Hidden little gem in the heart of Sullivan county, where food is definitely lacking. Some of the best sticky fall off the bone ribs I have eaten and I have eaten my fair shair across the country. Burnt ends were also something special. Definitely worth the ride up or down or left or right!
Came here with my wife and few friends after the 10k spartan race. What a treat it was, especially after the race. I would HIGHLY recommend their ribs and pulled pork. My mouth is watering just thinking about this. Oh yeah - had the pleasure to meet the Big Kev's son. Really cool guy
PLACE IS GREAT , FOOD , SERVICE , PRICE AND ATMOSPHERE *****, simple , nice portion , chili was awesome , seating area , drinks available, neighbor selling food that they grow as well. Simple with nature , cant ask for a better and calmer way to chill with family , friends or date. Nice place cheers
Wow. A big part of my trip to PA was the excitement for East Coast BBQ, and Big Kev’s more than satisfied my craving. I tried almost everything - from pulled pork to ribs to brisket, mac and cheese, smoked corn, cornbread... every single thing is great, with the pork lacking in flavour initially but that’s what you get a couple extra sauces for, however: the brisket, and especially the burnt ends if available, are the showstoppers. Absolutely delicious and utterly satisfying in both flavour and consistency, these items are a must get when you’re there. I never had better. They accept cash and card, hand out as many sauces and utensils as desired, offer on-site seating and friendly faces and quick service to boot. This is a five star BBQ spot if I’ve ever seen one.
So we had ordered the sausage, burnt ends, and 2 samplers(pulled pork/brisket/2 ribs). The burnt ends surprising not bad felt had a chicharon texture that was just placed into a soup. So still a crunch but soft enough where the crunch doesn't hurt the mouth. A little sweet from the BBQ glaze bit overall rank 4 out of the things we had. The pulled pork was a little dry and a little on the sweet end needing the supplement of BBQ sauce that had to be requested so 5th. The ribs were on the lean end light but also needing the extra BBQ sauce to support it so 6th. We had two distinct pieces of brisket, one where it only had lean meat and we really needed to stab with our fork to pick it up, very dry and very chewy ranked 7th. The brisket with some face rendered on it was pretty good the bark gave it a nice flavor with it being fall apart to the touch of our plastic forks, will say BBQ elevated the taste rather than needing it ranked 3rd. And by golly the sausage was fantastic, the skin was bouncy and crisp on the bite, the cheese inside spurted and oozed from every bite, very well seasoned with a bit of heat from the jalapeno. Bite was so good, I found myself closing my eyes immersing in the harmony of flavors. Will say though when we ordered it was nice and hot, if it was cooler it may have come off too creamy and greasy. So it deserves rank 1. Sausage so good we had to get a second one after finishing our plates to reconfirm. It deserves praise
We were so excited to be there for opening season of 2023!!! It had been about 3 years since we’ve been due to Covid, and just not traveling upstate. So to say we were excited was an understatement. The food is still killer! We got ribs and a whole chicken since so much was already sold out!! Haha but that’s to be expected on a Saturday afternoon! The ribs were delicious and perfectly smoked. We got original sauce and spicy bbq on the side. The whole chicken is perfection. We keep it for the week for some quick lunches or what not. It’s also fair priced. 12 for an entire chicken. Definitely excited to come through again and get some other favorites. Also their homemade lemonade is lit lit so good 3 and not to sweet not to sour! See you soon big kevs!