Smoke Daddy’s Review of Hard Eight Barbeque
The prime rib and banana pudding were my favorites here (although prime rib is cheating a bit in barbecue). The rib and brisket were not far behind, and the atmosphere on the patio was terrific!
MAIN FARE:
- Brisket – Sliced with a bit of the high side. Very little or no rub on the crust… needs a bit of salt to bring the flavors out. Very good.
- Rib – This is a good rib! Again very light on the rub… almost absent. Bark is tough at the breast bone (knuckles).
- Sausage – Similar in style and grind to commercial… except its not.
- Jalapeno Sausage – Not fresh jalapenos… similar to regular sausage with some heat.
- Prime Rib – On the rare side… but that’s OK for prime rib. A little salt really brings the flavor out. YUM!
OTHER FARE:
The prime rib and banana pudding were my favorites here (although prime rib is cheating a bit in barbecue). The rib and brisket were not far behind, and the atmosphere on the patio was terrific!
MAIN FARE:
- Brisket – Sliced with a bit of the high side. Very little or no rub on the crust… needs a bit of salt to bring the flavors out. Very good.
- Rib – This is a good rib! Again very light on the rub… almost absent. Bark is tough at the breast bone (knuckles).
- Sausage – Similar in style and grind to commercial… except its not.
- Jalapeno Sausage – Not fresh jalapenos… similar to regular sausage with some heat.
- Prime Rib – On the rare side… but that’s OK for prime rib. A little salt really brings the flavor out. YUM!
OTHER FARE:
- Beans – Salty pintos, otherwise good.
- Potato Salad – New potatoes; mustard-style with ‘sticky’ texture. Good.
- Sauce – Mild, with light flavors. No heat in the spice profile. Good utility… works across meats.
- Slaw – Fresh mix with red and green bell peppers. Vinegar-based dressing. Very good.
- Cornbread Salad – Like a corn relish… good mixture.
- Banana Pudding – More accurately: "Banana Mousse"… Excellent.
ATMOSPHERE:
- Cannot be considered a joint
- Modern cowboy-style barbecue restaurant
- Very proud of their product… in the upper tier on price
- Serving free beer in tiny cups
- Inside smells like gasoline, so we move to the patio
- Love this patio!
