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Established in 2024 to serve the local community and surrounding area, Ol’ Ironsides provides a comfortable and relaxing atmosphere for individuals, families, and small and large gatherings alike. Ol’ Ironsides is also the perfect location to meet your dining, wedding, catering, and conference center needs.
Hours
| Wednesday | 11 AM–9 PM |
| Thursday | 11 AM–9 PM |
| Friday | 11 AM–10 PM |
| Saturday | 11 AM–10 PM |
| Sunday | 10 AM–8 PM |
| Monday | Closed |
| Tuesday | Closed |
Address and Contact Information
Address: 608 NE-2, Cairo, NE 68824
Phone: (308) 283-1122
Website: http://olironsidesbbq.com/
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Reviews
Todd Grove
We drove almost a hundred miles to celebrate a 65th birthday for Doug. We wanted an adventure, and to make a memory, and oooo that dream came true. Totally worth the drive. FOOD was fantastic. Joyful atmosphere. Owner came and visited and celebrated with us. Cook and weight staff were magnificent.Everything is homemade. Don’t s
kimp on the cheesecake for dessert.
… morekimp on the cheesecake for dessert.
Jake Griess
I wish this was a five star review but unfortunately the food here is not good. We tried the following things:
BBQ sandwich
Curly fries
BBQ tacos
Smoked chicken wings
Onion rings
Corn dogs
Philly
Of the things we had, the things that were good were the corn dogs and curly fries. The onion rings were fine—nothing to write home to mom about. Oh also, the bread that the sandwiches were on was very good.
To the saddest part of the review: all the BBQ meat that we had was not good at all. Maybe the driest BBQ meat I’ve ever had—the wings and the meat on the BBQ sandwich. I ordered brisket on my sandwich and thought they made a mistake and gave me pulled pork because I’ve never seen brisket pulled like they had it. Honestly though, it’s difficult for me to believe that it was brisket. It tasted like extremely dry pot roast.
The service was kind but not very attentive. Also, they forgot a salad that was ordered at our table.
Overall, I unfortunately cannot recommend going here, I certainly won’t be coming back. There are many better places in the area to spend hard earned money at.
… moreBBQ sandwich
Curly fries
BBQ tacos
Smoked chicken wings
Onion rings
Corn dogs
Philly
Of the things we had, the things that were good were the corn dogs and curly fries. The onion rings were fine—nothing to write home to mom about. Oh also, the bread that the sandwiches were on was very good.
To the saddest part of the review: all the BBQ meat that we had was not good at all. Maybe the driest BBQ meat I’ve ever had—the wings and the meat on the BBQ sandwich. I ordered brisket on my sandwich and thought they made a mistake and gave me pulled pork because I’ve never seen brisket pulled like they had it. Honestly though, it’s difficult for me to believe that it was brisket. It tasted like extremely dry pot roast.
The service was kind but not very attentive. Also, they forgot a salad that was ordered at our table.
Overall, I unfortunately cannot recommend going here, I certainly won’t be coming back. There are many better places in the area to spend hard earned money at.
Douglas Hall
My first time at this eatery and it won’t be the last. We had a party of eight and everything we tried was super good. The amount of food you get for your money is more than fair. The ambiance is as it should be for a BBQ joint and is made even more so by the attentive and personable service provided by the staff. Definitely coming back. You should give it a try!!
… moreJordan Lukow
This is the kind of place that you get lost on a road trip and discover as a hidden gem. The food is high quality and reasonably priced. The service is top notch and FAST. Great selection of food, drinks, and cocktails. A highlight is anything fried is cooked in beef tallow. This is a spot that once you visit once, you won’t be able to come back to soon enough. My sincerest compliments.
… moreRebecca G
Lunch specials are a good price! Got a half serving of BBQ nachos on fries. So delicious and filling. Half will feed 2! Definitely going back.
… moreBig Mic
Cool spot! Great fries. Wings are good! Brisket and burnt ends were very moist and not dry. Very good prices. Flavors
… moreKevin Wall
We stopped here on a motorcycle ride
It was too early to eat but smelled awesome
I did try there BBQ sauce , we will be back for food
… moreIt was too early to eat but smelled awesome
I did try there BBQ sauce , we will be back for food
Joe Dush
Very good food and plenty of it, very affordable. Ribs, tips chicken fry. Cowboy beans and brisket nachos were a meal in itself, And we got dessert with meal
Quick service definitely going back
Jen was great
… moreQuick service definitely going back
Jen was great
Dave David
A bit over hyped. It was ok. A little on the expensive side. I was excited for the bbq and that was a letdown. Probably stick to the regular items if I go again. And maybe it’s just something they do but if I order a whiskey I do not want water in it if I didn’t ask for it. I thought it may have been a messup at the bar but it was actually on the ticket that way.
… moreFitness Soup
3-Meat Sampler Platter with baked potato… 7/5/2025
I chose sliced brisket, pulled pork and rib meat ends. The brisket was tough and dry. Not much of a barbecue smoke flavor. Pulled pork wasn’t bad. Had a decent flavor, pulled apart well and wasn’t dry. The rib meat ends were smokey, quite dry and a bit too salty. Baked potato was relatively small and seemed steamed rather than baked. Overall the whole plate didn’t have a pleasing appearance.
There’s three BBQ sauces here. Original, Sweet and Spicy. I liked the Sweet best of all. It has a good flavor. I probably liked the Spicy least. All were pretty good.
I was there around 4:00 on a Saturday afternoon. It’s a pleasant place and wasn’t loud with music playing and people attempting to talk over over it but low which I appreciate.
I was greeted by a gentleman that I assume was the owner Dave. Real friendly guy. The waitress that served me was attentive, provided very good service and was also friendly and welcoming. My drink was refilled without having to wait and ask. Overall satisfied with the service provided here.
This is the kind of place that one might root for because the people are genuine and good people. Barbecue is one of the more difficult to prepare and serve consistently. I get the impression that they might be attempting to do too much, perhaps. They offer a wide variety of selections including several desert options too.
My experience was underwhelming with respect to the food. Maybe it wasn’t one of their best days. Anyone can improve. Everything else was very good.
*All my reviews are independent and are based on my own personal experiences with the aim of accuracy and being truthful. Yours might be different. None are submitted having a personal relationship or vested interest in any organization.
… moreI chose sliced brisket, pulled pork and rib meat ends. The brisket was tough and dry. Not much of a barbecue smoke flavor. Pulled pork wasn’t bad. Had a decent flavor, pulled apart well and wasn’t dry. The rib meat ends were smokey, quite dry and a bit too salty. Baked potato was relatively small and seemed steamed rather than baked. Overall the whole plate didn’t have a pleasing appearance.
There’s three BBQ sauces here. Original, Sweet and Spicy. I liked the Sweet best of all. It has a good flavor. I probably liked the Spicy least. All were pretty good.
I was there around 4:00 on a Saturday afternoon. It’s a pleasant place and wasn’t loud with music playing and people attempting to talk over over it but low which I appreciate.
I was greeted by a gentleman that I assume was the owner Dave. Real friendly guy. The waitress that served me was attentive, provided very good service and was also friendly and welcoming. My drink was refilled without having to wait and ask. Overall satisfied with the service provided here.
This is the kind of place that one might root for because the people are genuine and good people. Barbecue is one of the more difficult to prepare and serve consistently. I get the impression that they might be attempting to do too much, perhaps. They offer a wide variety of selections including several desert options too.
My experience was underwhelming with respect to the food. Maybe it wasn’t one of their best days. Anyone can improve. Everything else was very good.
*All my reviews are independent and are based on my own personal experiences with the aim of accuracy and being truthful. Yours might be different. None are submitted having a personal relationship or vested interest in any organization.