Grandpa's Southern BBQ

The food is AMAZING! We were traveling thru Idaho Falls and were looking for something close to I-15. We chose Grandpa’s and are so pleased that we did. The gumbo was perfect. Just enough spice and full of chicken and sausage and the broth was thick and rich. My husband said the brisket was the best and most tender he has ever had and he loves to smoke brisket. The vinegar coleslaw had just the right balance of cabbage, onions, and green peppers. It would even be amazing on a sandwich. We can’t give this enough stars!

I visited this place a few months back, and as I write this review, I’m reminded of just how delicious it was. The brisket was outstanding, and the sides that came with the meal were flavorful, appetizing, and downright tasty.

This no frills down home spot has good soul food with a mix of Southern, Cajun, Texan and Northern comfort food. The ribs were a northern grill with light smoke which seemed to be more of a direct heat cook while the brisket was Texas smoked with an indirect heat cook. Both were seasoned well with the right pull and bite. Neither were sauced. The thin flavorful sauce served on the side adds a level of deliciousness. Two thumbs up. The greens were a southern sweet style which transforms to sweet heat when you add the house made pepper sauce. The Mac and cheese tastes like the traditional southern comfort food made with cheddar from your grandma’s kitchen. Lloyd, the personable owner, gave us a sample of the gumbo which was Cajun style with the rice cooked in the rich dark roux. Ther

While in town for work I pulled my coworker in here on a whim being from the south its always fun to check out these northern "southern" places. Not going to lie. I was so overwhelmingly surprised. Owners chatted us up and we're a great older couple. Immediately hearing i was from the south she gave me a bowl of gumbo to try it out. I jave lived all along the gulf coast and this is within the top 3 best gumbo I have ever had. This isn't a joke and it's just that damn good. I cant tell you enough how surprised I was that thos place beat many places in the south with traditional gumbo. The spare ribs were awesome and nicely smoked with good flavor. The Mac, baked beans, cornbread were all equally as good complimented with a great sweet tea. I was so full and it was so good. But then I saw i

Grandpa’s is a a charming and humble restaurant with some of the very best barbecue you can find west of the Mississippi. The service is excellent, and you will be made to feel right at home, as if you were in your own Nana’s kitchen. The portions are generous and the food is obviously made with love and care that comes from the heart. I have had the catfish (served only on Fridays and made to order) in the past and it is divine! This night, I had the pulled pork (tender, juicy, and smoky) while my friend had the brisket (smoky, tender, and so full of flavor). You will be hard pressed to decide which of the many sides to have! All of them are amazing! Sometimes we get extra sides because we just can’t choose. Particular favorites of mine are the macaroni and cheese, potato salad, green b