Nickel's Pit BBQ Watkins Glen

This place is fantastic.

The fries were perfectly cooked, the BBQ sauces were delicious, the sides were great, and the brisket, kielbasa, and pulled pork all tasted amazing.

Despite it being relatively busy when we went the service was super fast. The staff were nice and the atmosphere was enjoyable. Looks like they have a very nice bar as well.

If you are in the area looking for a place to eat this is the spot!

We ate here 4 times in the 5 days we were in the area (once in Corning, 3 in Watkins Glen). THAT'S how good their Carolina Pulled Pork is! Definitely some of the best I've had. Moist and awesome flavor. I wish Nickel's had some locations in Virginia! Yum!! Can I give you 10 Stars? 5 doesn't seem to be enough. :-)

If you are in Watkins Glen, make sure you stop and eat at Nickel’s Pit BBQ!!! The BBQ is legit. The Mac and cheese has slight heat to it. Tator-tots? Yes!! The margaritas are made with fresh ingredients. The night I was there, the live music was so good. Plus, the service is top-notch.

Fantastic BBQ in Watkins Glen. Awesome indoor/outdoor atmosphere. Attentive and friendly staff.

Service was very quick too. Brisket and Ribs were awesome without sauce, but the selection of sauces were excellent too. Sides were also terrific. Slaw, mac salad and baked beans were on point. The tater tots were crunchy and perfectly seasoned. Very happy with my meal here. I would recommend stopping!

Great BBQ restaurant in Watkins Glen. Very convenient location right on the main street and it was not difficult to find parking even though parking is on the street.

Went there on a Sunday afternoon and it was not super busy. Got a table immediately and the food came out really fast and was delicious.

I've been to lots of BBQ restaurants that use their sauce to hide the poor cook on the meat; however Nickel's puts the sauce on the side so you can decide how you like it. I got the Brisket which was amazing without any sauce at all.

Our server was very friendly and attentive the entire time.

Definitely recommend, what more could you ask for?

Amazing food, beer & service. We got the pig wings, brisket sandwich & jalapeño mac n cheese & apricot wheat ale. Highly recommend all of it.

Our family visited Watkins Glen for the 6 Hours at the Glen and to support a family member driving in the race. Afterward we went out to dinner at Nickel’s and it was great. Super friendly staff and delicious BBQ. Everyone loved the food and our waitress was amazingly nice and super attentive. The place was packed but the service was still great. It was a nice way to end our family weekend.

Food was delicious! Service was fast and friendly. Great selection of beer and their house sauces were all worth trying.

Visiting from Queens and was excited to try some authentic BBQ! They did not disappoint. We got here around 7/7:30. I was a little overwhelmed by the menu because everything looked good! But their combos and a lot of choices on the menu allow you to try different things. A big part of such a pleasant experience was honestly the service. It matched the vibe of the town which has lots of small biz.We had Mike as our server and he was very patient and friendly, because we had diff questions for the menu/beer selection— which is phenomenal. Apparently they always switch up what’s on tap. Mike always checked in every now and then too so I wasn’t looking around waiting for someone to notice me. They do get busy too, but you can tell everyone’s on a good team flow. The hostesses were nice as well. Thank you, Mike! Great dinner to star off my anniversary weekend.

Excellent all-around. I had the chopped brisket sandwich and fried picked onions. Brisket texture was perfect and the onions had a nice tanginess. I really enjoyed everything. My featured mixed drink was nice and had an appealing presentation.

So happy we found this spot! If you’re ever visiting, this restaurant is a must. Definitely up there with my top rated bbq pits. If you’re 3+ I would recommend getting the platter so you can try everything. Only feedback I have was the brisket was a bit dry and they sold out of pig wings, but the extra drums & flats free of charge made up for it. Thank you for the awesome experience!

Loved this place. Best fried pickles we’ve ever had. The medium sauce on the wings was fantastic. Garlic parm dry rub was good too, but really liked that medium sauce best. Great wings overall, too.

Can't tell you enough how we needed good food and good service. As We were celebrating my dad's life after his funeral. We had Been here together a couple times for live music and he really loved there BBQ.
They were super patient with us and what can I say, Amazing food! As it got busy we never felt rushed out. Our experience was amazing and we all really enjoyed our time there. ❤

Great service and food. We ordered the Pitmaster Combo, which allows you to taste a "little bit" of everything. It should be enough for three people. We were two, but we were super hungry. ✌🏻😅

Food was tasty, price is decent, and Nickel's Pit has a great environment too. I definitely recommend this place.

Loved their Mac and cheese. I wish it was more than just a side dish option.

Food was great and served quickly. Service was kind. Pet friendly and outdoor seating available.

Excellent BBQ restaurant and a definite must visit if you're in the Watkins Glen area and want some really great BBQ.

They use cherry (wood) to smoke their meats and it's a really nice change from the usual hickory and/or oak you see most BBQ places use to smoke. Nice smoke, not to strong or aromatic and very nice.

We had ribs, sausage, brisket, and pulled pork, with the brisket being the star of the show. Brisket is my favorite smoked meat and they nailed it. I've eaten BBQ from Texas to Kansas City, to N. Carolina and most places in between, and this was some of the best I've had. Sauces were all really good and if you're feeling adventurous, ask for the extra spicy sauce, but be warned, it's HOT HOT HAWT!!

The sides were all tasty (BBQ beans, Chili and the corn / black bean medley was a really nice one) and their corn bread muffins were just like Mom used to make. :-)

Go try it, you will not be disappointed!

Delicious food and good service. Would definitely come back

Arrived at 7 on a Thursday night and was seated outside patio within 5 minutes. Waitress was wonderful. She provided helpful advice regarding amount of food to order and type of sauces. I asked for a glass of water to dip my fingers in and she complied without hesitation. The chicken wings were perfectly cooked and my request for the flats only was accommodated with a 50 cent extra charge. They were delicious.

🔥Amazing BBQ! The best I have had so far in Canada and the States. Love the southern greens and brisket. The restaurant is full of great vibes and the service is awesome. Will definitely recommend this place for a great meal whether you are detouring on your way somewhere or you are visiting the town!

Sat at the bar because this place is busy! Good drink selection, i settled for a cold PBR. Prseted the brisket and pork platters with mac-n-cheese, southern greens, and Coleslaw. All sides were yummy. The meats were amazing and perfect. Try their own sauces ( 4 to try). Had a great time and it is priced nicely. Ah, the pickle chips were huge and yummy! We recommend.