The Fat Cowboys BBQ in Port Crane
Site: https://fatcowboysfiresidebbq.com/
- Monday:Closed
- Tuesday:3–10PM
- Wednesday:3–10PM
- Thursday:3–11PM
- Friday:3PM–3AM
- Saturday:11AM–3AM
- Sunday:12–10PM
I sure have mixed feelings on this place. New owners have renamed this place Cowboys BBQ. When we arrived in, greeted immediately by bartender. We sat at bar even though they do not have their liquor license yet. Sodas were available by can only.It was difficult to read menu as the lighting is poor. The ambience is more of a nightclub than a bar/restaurant. Several TVs around bar area of which few were on a fireplace setting & other turned off. NO Sports etc onTodays special on wall states Pizza yet bartender told us not available today - so why dont you just erase it.Ordered cheese curds and smoked queso w chips. Cheese curds were good as well as smoked queso had great flavor and comfortable level of spice. The chips (as you can see in pic) seemed to have come from bottom of bag - small, broken pieces.Main course arrived within minutes.Crackin mac cheese side - bread crumbed farfalle noodles - not badloaded mashed - instant mashed potatoes with garlic butter and bacon bits - not impressedSmoked Brisket - decent portion, smoked well, moist and flavorful.4 Bone Ribs -. Lightly non tangy sauced, non-messy, okay portion - decentThe bartender had another couple at bar and a table of 6. Could have been more attentiveBetween ambience (poor lighting/no TVs/jukebox playing some country and more rap/ Nikki Minaj), canned soda, chinaware plates with ToGo silverware, mediocre service, and mixed feelings on food - I will wait awhile and possibly give this place a chance in the future, but it wouldnt be soon.
Very iffy about my feelings cause on one hand the portions were big but the quality of the food itself wasn’t to par. Got the chopped brisket melt sided with crackn mac n cheese. The mac n cheese they obviously use some poor quality cheese cause it had so much oil in it from the cheese. The brisket looked more like pulled pork and had some sour tasting sauce on it. I’ve had a lot of bbq places from Almost every US state and this place wasn’t the worst but it’s defiantly not the best probably won’t be returning tho.
Great food! We saw a Ship of Phools show here and I had a burger. It was perfect. Good beer. Amazing bartender and staff.
Friendly greeting from owner/bartender, best mac and cheese, pulled pork, fries and sloppy joes. Clean and quaint atmosphere. Good prices. Definitely will go again and again.
Excellent quality and taste, at a fair price. Filling comfort food. I ordered online and picked up at the location. Food was ready on time.
Went to karaoke, great vibes. So much fun. Everyones nice and having a good time. If I lived here I would want to make this one of my regulars!
After long debate for fathers day we tried something new and Im so thankful for such a wonderful meal. Made this dads night.
The food was top notch! Some of the best wings and BBQ ive had.
Seriously, the food is so good. This is legit one of the best if not the best burger Ive ever had.
Holy moly! The crack n cheese is legit!
Hidden gem! Friendly staff, great drink selections, and a good sized menu with so many options. BBQ on the weekends. Amazing burgers available any day. Crackn cheese was so good - an extra yummy spin on mac and cheese! It can be tricky to find, but once you do, dont let the outside of the place fool you! Theyve done an amazing job inside, so between that and the welcoming, friendly staff, its definitely worth checking out!!
Iv had BBQ from NY to Texas! This was the best iv had so far. Great food great service 👍 I will be back ASAP.
Wow, one of the best burgers Ive had in a while (and thats my favorite food). Had the deep fried smash burger and fries. Both fantastic. Id like to see an option for a double patty though. Fries were fantastic and also had the crack n cheese and was probably the best Mac and cheese Ive ever had. My partner got the flame grilled style burger and I thought it was great with the bite I had.Very friendly waitresses and a nice beer selection of both bottles/cans as well as taps. As well as several hard seltzers and ciders.As a warning, from the outside it looks a little sketchy but look past that and once inside, its rather modernized. Cant wait to come back on the weekend when they have a BBQ menu.
Food was very good! Service was great, even with just one bartender running the full house. Will definitely return.
Great food and service. Portions and prices are good. Andrea was our server very friendly.
Food was dry, price WAY over priced, $12 for 2 shots of jack fire normally $8 at any other bar, wouldnt recommend food was as well over priced.. they also dont like to answer there phone
Amazing food and amazing bar. The bar staff is amazing knows you by name. Friday and Sat night this is the place to be !
Food and beverage was good. Felt sorry for the woman that was; bartender, waitress, person to clear tables, cashier and who knows what else!!!
Super good burgers! And the doughnut with ice cream for desert is incredible
Small but very intimate. Has 2 rooms to dine in. Great BBQ....really great BBQ! Ill definitely be going back soon. Great place to hear a band as well.
Very very good food at a good price.The service was absolutely great. Nice place to spend a evening and not worry about spending everything in your wallet. I highly recommend!! Well above the five star review that is allowed.
1st time here and definitely not my last. Tried the chicken chili and the perfect flavor and heat combination with a little smokey taste which definitely set it off. Had the half rack ribs, moist, fall off the bone, awesome smoke taste and good sauce on them. Sides i grabbed my go tos mac salad which is real not that sweet stuff and baked beans. Beans were different from others i have had definitely some different flavor combos coming together. Cant wait to try more off the menu soon
Matt the owner is awesome and Angel is the best bartender around 👌
Such great food! So far i have had the chicken, shrimp, and burgers. All delicious. My favorite side is the broccoli salad! Oh so good! Family friendly environment. Going to be one of my new regular spots!
They are open Sun and Mon now. Awesome food and staff is great. If you like BBQ then this is the place to come, ribs, wings, brisket, hell its all good. And there is usually always something going on day to day whether specials or music/events.
BBQ SO GOOD SHE JUST MIGHT LICK YOUR FINGERS CLEAN...CHICKEN SO GOOD ITLL MAKE YOU SMACK YOUR GRANDMA..BEER IS ALWAYS COLD AND THE ATMOSPHERE IS AMAZING AND FRIENDLY...THE OWNERS ARE A TEAM YOU CAN GET BEHIND AND SUPPORT 100%...TRUE AMERICAN BBQ RIGHT HERE IN NEW YORK...HIGHLY RECOMMEND TO EVERYONE ESPECIALLY A VEGETARIAN.....
Best BBQ place!My husband and I have been liking to get a pulled pork sandwich (extra bbq, no bun) w/ the crackeroni side. We like to mix it together to enjoy the scrumptiousness all together! Weve been calling it Pork-eroni 🐷When we are not sure what to do for dinner one of us always suggest getting some Fat CowboysThanks for the great service and amazing food!!
Super fun night watching the Bills beat the Pats. Staff was great, beer was cold,.food was tasty!
I stopped by and grabbed 2 dozen smoked wings. They were the best smoked wings I have ever had. Seasoned perfect and not swimming in tons of bbq sauce...delicious! Will definitely be going back to try other items.
Excellent smoked meats on the menu. The pit master keeps an ample selection and varieties of flavors at the fore. Their smoked wings are a surefire hit and my favorite. Get there early, as the fare is in high demand!
Amazing people and awesome food they treat you just like family
Theres only a few places that serve real barbecue in the triple cities worth mentioning. Fat Cowboy BBQ so far is the best we have come across. If your looking for absolutely delicious food, you really need to give these guys a try!!
Most Amazing people you will ever meet treat you just like family
Not a lot of choices. The appetizers were overpriced. I was served partially stale soft taco shells during a taco promotion. We were given one plate with both of our orders on it, 2 tacos each, different kinds of tacos.
I finally made the trip out to Fat Cowboys for some Q. This is totally legit and off the hook BBQ ! Ribs and brisket both exceptional ! I can’t wait to try the smoked wings and pulled pork. Try it you’ll love it.
One of the Best BBQs in Broome County.. Simple Menu.. OUTSTANDING Brisket, only served on Fridays and Saturdays.. Great Ribs.. Fantastic Burgers.. Super Smoked Wings.. Recently got their Liquor License.. Try it, wont be disappointed..
Dont let the outside deceive you, it definitely looks like a dive bar. But once you walk in its very inviting and friendly. All the staff is super friendly and the place is clean. As far as the food is concerned, the smoked chicken was fantastic and the pulled pork had great flavor. The only reason Im giving it a 4 out of 5 is how the pulled pork is served. I personally care of a more stringy pulled pork vs a more finely shreaded style. But flavor for flavor definitely on point, great smokey taste with the right amount of fat mixed in. Doesnt seem like they let it sit in bbq sauce, which is great because it still has that pork taste. All in all next time where in the area we will be back.
Great food and excellent service. Live next doors and Im so happy about the new owners.
Shared brisket, ribs and bbq chicken which were all very tasty. They had a good variety of sides to pick from. Will stop by again maybe for a picnic at state park.
This place is awesome if you havent tried it yet your missing out. Get there early or pre order they sell out fast . Plus live music and all your favorite drinks.
My new favorite wings in New York. If you like really spicy with great flavor just ask Amber. Did I mention they are also smoked. Old Union Hotel is now 2nd to me. Sorry guys.
Sensational food and staff!!! A must try for BBQ and entertainment!! 5 stars!!!
I love this bar its my kind of place. Just walking thru the door puts a big smile on my face. :-)
I went here for a BBQ dinner with two sides. The place was super clean with a whole lot of available parking. I cant wait to return for another meal 11/10
Wow really good bbq.cool little restaurant. Great staff.Clean
Excellent food and flavors, awesome menu different from most any place in Broome County. Great service...really cant say enough about the place.... yessssireee!!! 😆
Angel was great, and the food was awesome!
Very very great service and its owned by my cousin Garrett and his wife Amber and the food is actually delicious and the alcohol is great
Best food BBQ everything all around!! Highly recommended and they are kid friendly with a great atmosphere.
Great service and nice atmosphere. Food was very good. Had no complaints
The beer was nice and cold, didnt get any food but it looked and smelled great.
YUMMY... HAD THIS AT THE ANIMAL ADVENTURE EVENT WITH THEIR FOOD TRUCK. BEST PORK BBQ SANDWICH !!! DEF GOING TO VISIT AGAIN.
Great food and fun atmosphere
Awesome band great food and cold beer what more can you ask for
The workers were nice and the wings were good
Super cool bartender. Great burger. Wings are fantastic.
Band was great. Food was good.
Good music , food... I will give it another try tomorrow at open mic Wednesday.
Really good bbq.
Improvement from previous ownership. Like the changes . Food and service was good as well
Great food and good music
Family friendly and real smoked BBQ! Authentic and flavorful!
Great food and entertainment. Highly recommend
Nothing special, over priced for what you get. Not worth the time or Trip
Food and service was Dynamite
Highly suggest the cowboy breakfast bowl!! Good coffee
Warm atmosphere and great good.
Great food, service and atmosphere!!
If you dont know Fat Cowboys you dont know BBQ
The special sauce for wings is amazing
Good service. Good food.
Good place, good people and good times
Awome recommended it
Cool place
YUM
Amazing!! Food is absolutely the best. Wings are amazing. Sweet Jesus bbq sauce and Garlic Parm wings cant be beat. Burgers are huge and cooked to perfection. Deserts are even top notch. Definitely worth a visit. We will definitely be back. Staff is super friendly and knowledgeable about the menu!! Wish I could give more stars!!!!
Highly recommend the smoked wing.
Total reviews rating 4.7
87 Reviews for The Fat Cowboys BBQ 2023:
Review №1
2022-03-23This place is amazing!Not a fancy locale by any stretch of the imagination but the food was delicious, the bartender was really nice and the fries were probably the best Ive ever eaten. The bang is definitely worth your buck.Will definitely be returning.
Review №2
2022-07-03Best smoked wings Ive ever had. Crispy outside with tons of dry rub smoked to perfection and moist chicken on the inside. They always come out piping hot so be careful! Get the sauce on the side to keep them crisp. My favorite one Ive tried to far is Golden boy. They have a great deal for them on Tuesday, 10 wings for $8.I had to go back to try the BBQ which was top notch as well. Got the 3 meat platter. The meats were on point. Got a half chicken, pulled pork (served on a bun) and brisket. The pork and chicken offered the most bang for your buck in regards to portion so Id probably skip the brisket although flavor wise it was great. For sides, obviously gotta get crack n cheese. The baked beans were alright, not my favorite. Cornbread was delicious and moist. Owner is also a cool dude who hangs at the bar most nights
Review №3
2022-05-16Great food, BBQ is delicious, nice bar. Cool place to hang out.
Review №4
2022-05-15Pretty damn good food, decent prices for the amount of food and good service.
Review №5
2021-11-04Fat Cowboyss in Port Crane NY is a cool spot to get some good food and have some fun. This bar reminds me of cheers where everybody knows your name. From The Owners to the staff and every person in between was friendly and engaging. Thanks for a good time.
Review №6
2022-01-23This place is a hidden gem. We went for the first time last night and ordered a variety of menu items to get well-rounded sampling. My husband got the soup of the day which was Italian Rigatoni. It was well seasoned and hearty. He liked it. He also got a burger and fries. We added a second Patty to his burger....He was super full- busting at the seams after attempting to eat that.. I was curious about their pizza so I ordered a plain cheese along with some wings with the Sweet Jesus sauce. The wings may have been my favorite wing ever. I am not a huge fan of wings, but these were perfect. The sauce was outstanding. The pizza was also pretty darn good. Good, solid, thin crust. I also got the 2 meat BBQ platter with crackeroni and cheese and collard greens. I tasted each of those items and they were very good, but opted to take them home and eat a few more wings instead. We had lots of food to take home and the wings reheated well today in the air fryer. They have live bands at 8pm on Fridays. You should go check this place out! It is worth the trip.
Review №7
2022-04-24I had high hopes for this place and was very disappointed. We were first told that our orders will be taken in a little bit because she didnt want the cook to quit from all of the orders. Remind you, a table of 12 had left before we got there and there was 3 other sets of 2 waiting on food. We were fine with making sure the cook gets a break, Id encourage it. Honestly, she didnt even need to tell us, we wouldnt have known different if our order was taken and the cook took a well deserved break before. We ordered burgers and appetizers at the same time but all of the food came out at the same time except for my mothers soup. I cut the burger in half and realized that all that was on it was cheddar cheese and cream cheese. No jalapeños or jam. I asked if I could get some jalapeños where I was then informed they ran out. If you run out of the 2 ingredients needed for the Jalapeno Popper burger, why wouldnt you tell me? I would have ordered a different option and maybe had a better experience. There was nothing delicious about a cheese burger with cold cream cheese. My beer was empty but once she gave us our food, she was done checking in on us. I was also charged the $13 for a cheeseburger that didnt have any toppings. Very unsatisfied all around.
Review №8
2021-10-28The owners are so cool! My husband Kenneth McLaurin is a Comedian and he rocked them last night. Cant wait to go back and sing! Also the smoked wings was everything!!!
Review №9
2022-06-28Been trying to make it here and finally did! The service was great, super friendly and the food was incredible! We will definitely be back!Oh AND they’re open 7 days a week so it works out great for all of us who typically have only Mondays & Tuesdays off!!
Review №10
2022-05-27Fun atmosphere, great bar selection, fun menu, welcoming casual place with quality food.