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The Old Jailhouse Kitchen & Spirits

Updated 2026-08-18 · 6,088 reviewed · 140 listed · Scored from 1,032 Google reviews · How we rank ›

4.3(1032) 74 composite score See reviews on Google ✓ Google-verified
Traditional Smokehouse BBQ
The Old Jailhouse Kitchen & Spirits
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Traditional Smokehouse BBQ
Reviews
1032

What recent reviews say

The Old Jailhouse wins praise for its distinctive brick interior and occasion-worthy vibe, with cocktails and appetizers consistently mentioned as strong points. Service varies sharply: some staff deliver attentive, creative care (Avery, Kyle, Cora named positively), while other visits feature dismissive servers, cold-food deliveries, and a transactional feel that leaves diners frustrated given the $400+ tabs for groups.

Praised for
  • friendly staff and good service (when consistent)
  • atmospheric historic building
  • quality appetizers and some standout dishes
  • generous portions
  • creative cocktails
Watch-outs
  • inconsistent service and staff attitude
  • food quality inconsistent (dry, overcooked, or not worth price)
  • high pricing relative to execution
  • inattentive servers on busy nights
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Best for: Special occasions and small groups willing to time visits during strong service shifts.
Think twice if: Service lapses, inconsistent food execution, and high pricing for portions that don't always deliver value; not reliable for large birthday parties.

Strengths

  • Historic building atmosphere
  • craft cocktails
  • quality appetizers
  • named staff delivering personalized event service

Worth knowing

  • Staff named: Avery (event coordinator), Kyle, Cora, and attentive servers on some visits
  • Birthday cake outside fee: $15 per cake cutting
  • Auto-gratuity policy on tables of 6+
  • Recent dishes praised: crab sliders, croquettes, steak with green beans, salmon; criticized: dry pot pie, overcooked pasta, cold gnocchi

What reviews say by service

Traditional Smokehouse BBQ
BBQ and scratch-kitchen dishes praised when fresh (sliders, steak, burger) but inconsistent execution and pricing concerns from repeat visitors.

How it compares

  • Rated 4.3 against a 4.51 average across the 124 traditional smokehouse bbq businesses listed here.
  • Has more Google reviews than 68% of the businesses in this directory.

How we scored this

How We Score
Star rating 54
Review volume 100
Review recency 100
Review sentiment 50
Profile completeness 100
Verification 30

Rating breakdown

5
707
4
139
3
76
2
47
1
63

Common questions

Do you charge for outside birthday cakes?
Yes, they charge $15 to cut and serve outside cakes.
Is there auto-gratuity on large parties?
Yes, auto-gratuity applies to tables of 6 or more.
Can you host private events?
Yes; reviewers praise event coordination. Contact the restaurant directly for details and availability.

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Last updated 2026-08-18