Nickel's Pit BBQ Watkins Glen

Hubby and I had dinner here one night during our visit in Finger Lakes. Nice vibe, good service and pretty decent BBQ. The weather was nice on a Sunday evening and all outdoor seatings were occupied when we arrived, we were seated indoor with no wait. The drinks and food came out pretty quick. We opted for the combos which come with 2 sides. Hubby had the brisket & rib, and I got the brisket. The meat was flavorful and tender, a very satisfying dinner.

We have planned trips around visiting Nickles BBQ. The dry rub pig wings are what BBQ dreams are made of. Definitely over order so you have some leftovers. It’s worth waiting in line! My last picture is of our leftover sheet pan lunch the following day.

I was planning my brother’s bachelor party and wanted to get a catered BBQ dinner for one of the nights. I ordered a catered delivery for about 16 people and the food was a huge hit. The team was great in reaching out to me to confirm the order and the logistics. The food was delivered right on time and the brisket was still perfectly juicy and the tots perfectly crispy (and seasoned) considering it was about a 40min drive from Watkins Glen. Highly recommend if you’re looking to feed a large group a great meal.

We stopped here while on vacation and we're so glad we did! The place was packed and we didn't have reservations but we were able to get seated within about 20 minutes. All of the staff were super attentive and friendly. The food was amazing and we loved all the BBQ/hot sauces we tried. We will definitely be stopping by whenever we're in the area again!

I can't remember ever having better BBQ than I ate at Nickel's! The meat was so incredibly tender and the sauce with molasses was amazing! Drinks were tasty and our bartender Chris was awesome! She was super friendly and added to our experience.