Ray Brothers BBQ

As someone who has been team dinosaur BBQ for my whole life, well that has changed now that I have been a SUNY Morrisville student for the past 2 years now and I finally got to try it out and man oh man it’s so much better than Dino…100/100 best BBQ in NYS!!!!!

Wow! These chicken wings hit the spot! Go visit will be worth it! Will be back! Had a awesome waitress, extremely nice and attentive! I drive hour plus to come here :)

Awesome restaurant! Food was delicious and fresh. Mac and cheese was great. Pulled pork, ribs where juice and tasty.

Was at Xcelerate Sports Complex for my grandsons basketball tournament. The Brown Brothers food truck was there and I had a BBQ Pulled Pork Carolina sandwich. It was just incredible! Undoubtedly the best pulled pork I’ve ever had. The pork, the sauce and the coleslaw combined to make an unbelievably delicious sandwich. I am so glad I met Russ Brown and was able to try his BBQ. I’ll be back!!!!

We were in town for a horse show at SUNY Morrisville and a couple locals recommended Ray Brothers to us. They warned us that it could get busy and the wait time can be long but they said it was worth it. It was a Friday afternoon and they were quite busy but we only waited about 30 minutes which is reasonable considering the day and time. It was 1000% worth it.

Our Server Sue was incredible. She was super helpful when ordering our food and drinks and was right there whenever anyone needed a refill without us needing to ask(Thanks Sue!).

Now for the food.

The Food Network rated Ray Brothers "Best Ribs in New York State"and they were not wrong. The ribs were the best I have ever eaten anywhere. Not only were the ribs amazing but the sides were just as good. Between us we had the Mac and cheese, BBQ beans, dirty potato salad, corn bread and sweet potato fries. All were equally amazing. Do not hesitate to eat here if you get the chance.

One final note. They have a little amphitheater outside the restaurant and have concerts there in the summer. It looks like a really cool place to see a show!

This place is excellent. I have been there a couple of times now and I have tried a few different things. It's all been great. I highly recommend trying this place out.

First time trying Ray brothers BBQ. We were in the area and decided to meet up with friends here. It was a great spot to meet up since it was centrally located. Kids were able to play outside while we enjoyed a drink waiting for our table to be called. Outdoor area had a beautiful wood stage and looks like it would be a great spot to catch a show. All the food we ordered was delicious. We shared the pork nachos and a half rack of ribs. I was able to get a few locally brewed craft beer as well. Definitely would be back next time we are in the area.

Ray Brothers BBQ has absolutely blown me away. I have always been skeptical of good BBQ since working in the industry for years. Let me tell you that Ray Brothers is the real deal!! I went in on a Saturday and their special was the Brisket Dinner Platter. Brisket being my favorite, I had to get an order along with a side of the Smoked Baked Beans and the Dirty Potato Salad. The brisket was absolutely outstanding. The bark was thick and crispy, full of flavor. It was the perfect mix of fatty and lean. The fatty cuts just melting away in the mouth while the lean not being overly dried out. Both cuts were perfectly moist. Seriously the best piece of brisket I’ve had since before COVID when I was working in at a BBQ joint. The Smoked Baked Beans were a great balance of smoky, salty, and sweetness which provided the perfect warm accompaniment to the brisket. The Dirty Potato Salad was just as phenomenal with the pieces of chopped egg mixed in while not being overly dressed with mayonnaise. The Cornbread was the perfect morsel of heavenly, fluffy delicate bliss. I got my dessert to go which was the Apple Cake. Let me tell you, the Apple Cake has got to be one of the best desserts I have ever tasted. The cake is soft and fluffy with the perfect amount of moisture from the apple without being wet. The buttery sugary sauce that is poured over it is liquid gold. The best way to end a perfect meal. My only complaint is that I didn’t try this place sooner because Ray Brothers BBQ is authentic, full of flavor, and you can really see the care and the attention to detail that they have for what they are serving. Thank you so much Ray Brothers BBQ, I can’t wait to come back soon!

Went there this past Friday and had a great time. Food was excellent; they have a variety of BBQ sauces to choose from. Their ribs were cooked very well and the apple BBQ sauce was on point!
The only disappointment was that they only have brisket on Saturdays. Regardless, the food quality and service was great.

My wife and I drove the 35 minutes from Utica to check out Ray Bros BBQ. We arrived early on a busy Friday evening. We're glad we did as both the inside and outside seating quickly filled up. The wait staff was friendly and helpful. The BBQ was worth the drive. My ribs and pulled pork combo and my wife's half chicken were perfectly prepared and tasty. We found the hush puppy appetizer, made with corn meal and onion pieces, too heavy and peppery. Otherwise, the rest of our meal was excellent! We'll be back.

Our experience for the second time has been extremely enjoyable. Food is very good and our waitress went beyond the call. Can't wait for our 3rd visit.

Very good barbecue just 10 minutes outside of Colgate University and Hamilton New York. Can get very busy, we've been here a couple of times before and been turned away as they do run out of food, so go early or go on a slow day. Not a fancy place, but good bar atmosphere and family friendly dining room, with tons of outside tables during nice weather. Substantial selection of beers and ciders. Portions are large; with one frosty beverage each the bill was about $35 per person. We tried the brisket, the pulled pork and the barbecued meatloaf and all were top notch. For sides, the mac and cheese was the bomb, the potato salad and the big beans were good too. Only thing we didn't love was the salad, which was just some romaine lettuce torn up and thrown in with tomatoes and dressing. Definitely a top choice to eat when you are visiting Colgate and or Hamilton

First off I am from Florida. I know good BBQ. This is better then almost any BBQ place down south. The ribs litterly fall off the bone. Melt in your mouth. The potatoe salad is the best I have ever had. The Mac and cheese is exactly what you want from a BBQ place. And don't even get me started on the half chickens... I would rate this place 10 stars if I could.

Good job!

This is a conundrum. If I give this place a great review, more will want to try it out. This could prove an issue when I want to return and find a longer wait time. The food was awesome...very tasty and delicious. I will need to return soon.

Ray Brothers BBQ is the best BBQ in NY. Service was awesome. Amanda was fantastic and attentive. The Ribs were delicious. No one frowned when we couldn't figure out what sauce we wanted, so we got all of them in cups. Turns out that Apple one is to die for. Omg it was so good. The outside patio was beautiful. The back area has picnic tables, a stage, horseshoes, and lots of shaded area to keep cool. I would definitely recommend going to see for yourself. It was so good that we took another dinner home. Thanks for the awesome food. It's all I could think about !!!!!

More room in the bar area! Hadn't been in awhile, great addition. As always the food is excellent. The BBQ is delicious. Great side choices too! Haven't been when they have music but I understand it's tons of fun!!

Edit: Attended Christmas Tree Lighting in the Yard with Madison Central School chorus, and of course the Big Man himself....Santa❣ And donated to Toys for Tots. Had another great dinner with a bunch of wound up kids!! Happy Holidays 🌲🎅🤶⛄❄

Rays continues to deliver a solid meal at a good price. Foods great, wings are smoked in house!

I had my Mother's Day supper here (my first time there) with my son & his family. It was packed already by 4 but we luckily got in quickly~ Everyone enjoyed their meals, myself included, and everything was reasonably priced. Our waitress was great, all us moms were given a flower as well, which was very sweet & appreciated. Very comfortable atmosphere too. I'll be back for sure.

Excellent rib tips. Good chicken, pulled pork & sides! Casual place with bar up front. Service was good.

Food was amazing... just enough BBQ sauce on the pulled pork sandwich that was monstrously delicious. The mac-n-cheese was splendid baked to the perfect consistency and not a second longer. A+++++++ Go get it NOW!