Top Restaurants in Prince George
Top Things to do in Prince George
- 1. Lheidli T'enneh Memorial Park
- 2. Northern Lights Estate Winery
- 3. Cottonwood Island Nature Park
- 4. Prince George Railway Museum
- 5. Purden Lake Provincial Park
- 6. The Exploration Place Museum & Science Centre
- 7. Huble Homestead Historic Site
- 8. CrossRoads Brewing
- 9. Eskers Provincial Park
- 10. Railway & Forestry Museum
Top 3 Barbecue food in Prince George, British Columbia, Canada
Reviews on Barbecue food in Prince George, British Columbia, Canada. Hub of the North, host of the 2015 Canada Winter Games and one of BC’s friendliest, most outgoing communities, Prince George is a vital crossroad for Northern British Columbia. Located at the confluence of the Fraser and Nechako rivers, where Highways 97 and 16 launch road-trippers on a variety of adventures, PG is a regional centre for shopping, arts and sports, where industry and innovation coexist, outdoor recreation is a way of life, and northern wilderness and urban amenities converge.
Things to do in Prince George
1. The Copper Pig Bbq House
Overall Ratings
4 based on 197 reviews
Reviewed By TexasVoyager_BW
I am from Texas where brisket and barbeque are pretty much articles of faith. Over the years, I have enjoyed BBQ fare from Kansas City, St. Louis, the Carolinas, Memphis, and others but nothing beats the savory mesquite smoked brilliance from the Lone Star State. Our project team was here in Prince George for a client kickoff meeting and twelve of us dropped in for dinner at the Copper Pig. The atmosphere was cozy and rustic. The staff was warm, friendly, and not in the least overwhelmed by our unexpected crowd. The wine list was a bit limited, but the local British Columbia selections were exceptional. I was delighted to find a perfect Cabernet Franc more than deserving of a second glass. I ordered the classic Beef Brisket BBQ Dinner smoked over maple, according to our waiter. It wasn't quite the mesquite goodness I love but it came closer than any other I've tried.
2. Cowboy Ranch
Overall Ratings
4 based on 20 reviews
Reviewed By PrinceGastronome
By creating a metaphysical partition, could a business function simultaneously in two states, analogous to Schrödinger's cat, existing both as a pub and a stylish restaurant, and remain that wayâ¦until of course, like quantum entanglement, someone measures it, as in this case, a restaurant review. This is not a dichotomy, as both the restaurant and the pub must occupy the same space. If there were a dividing line (i.e. wall) like weâve seen in other businesses, one could review them separately. If a restaurant could exist as both an elegant bistro and pub concurrently, would that be a play on cognitive dissonance or would it be simply a paradox? And yes, Iâm writing this preamble in such a way as to anger those readers that despise my reviews of pubs. Thatâs right, I use big words and apparently, you canât read them. Can you believe this review is about a place called the Cowboy Ranch?By the way, the actual term I was looking for was âgastropubââa high-end restaurant and bar. I had mentioned in a previous review for the Cowboy Ranch that I hoped it wouldnât compromise its décor. On my second visit, I still didnât see many beer advertisements. However, I did find three different gambling machines, two âregularsâ getting drunk behind me, and servers incapable of handling more than three tables. Maybe itâs the location; you couldnât have worse in Prince George unless it was a demilitarized zone. Even other businesses around it advertise (Iâm not kidding) that their location sucks. I wonder if, for a short time, the owners of the Cowboy Ranch tried to be a proper gastropub. They had the old western motif, the utter lack of any âvisibleâ modern technology, and then the only customers they had passing through their doors complained about the lack of a keno machine. âWhat, no lottery ticket dispenser, I bid you good day sir! (Pointed finger waving franticly) I will take my business to Shooters, thank you very much!âHow much better would it look if the Cowboy Ranch had a pair of old fashioned saloon doors, staff in period anachronistic attire, and maybe even a piano that didnât require electricity? Instead, by 8:00, we were asked to join in the eveningâs trivia games where an extremely loud announcer started the evenings modern country selection involving songs which undoubtedly included the words âSilveradoâ, âdirt roadsâ, âtight jeansâ, âriver creekâ, âdrinkingâ, and âgirlsâ (that last part is a jokeâitâs mostly rock). So yes, the atmosphere wasnât great, and nearing 9:00, my girlfriend begged me to leave, uncomfortable at the escalating volume of the inebriated table behind us. So does that close the book on Cowboy Ranch? Goodness no. The food is fantastic. What? Yes. The food is great. I mean with every massive meal you select two sides, and these can include a variety of cornbread. Cheddar not to your liking, how about jalapeno? What kind of fries would you like, or would you rather have both? Would you like your potatoes stuffed, wedged, smashed, saladed (âsaladedââ¦could be word)? The menu looks awesome; the entries all appetizing. We ordered an appetizer (sweet and salty bacon bites), and if you read sixty words prior that each main comes flanked with two sides, youâll discover how stupid we were for doing so. I ordered the big brisket baron while my girlfriend had the steak sandwich. Although delivered late, our dishes were incredible and surprisingly good value. I had heaping layers of smoked brisket over a bun alongside Jalapeño cornbread and sweet potato fries and the whole thing cost me $13. In any other establishment, Iâd call that a case closed and would be a herald of the Ranchâs virtues like Chaucer from Knightâs Tale. However, I became hypersensitive to its atmosphere, and after leftovers were boxed (because there was no way I was going to leave that for the trash), we quickly made our escape before more âregularsâ showed up. I admit The Cowboy Ranch isnât for me, and it isnât for some people, but itâs for a lot of others, and perhaps this is me attempting humility by admitting that Cowboy Ranch has a loyal clientele loving what it has to offer. I know there are people out there what will love Cowboy Ranch. I know theyâre out there; you know theyâre out there. You might be one of them. I just happen not to be. And thatâs okay. So to those that like pubs, that like good BBQ food (regardless if its ârealâ or not), the Cowboy Ranch is probably the best this town has to offer. In fact, Iâm going to even increase my score and call it fantastic to those wanting what it sells. Itâs an F-350 Superduty Platinum with Off Road Package and Shift-on-the-fly 4x4â¦and I like a Porsches Cayman, and if you know vehicles, those two are pretty close in price. Returning to Schrödinger's cat, Cowboy Ranch does exist in two states, I like and not like it; it is both alive and dead.Food: 4/5Service: 3.5/5Presentation: 2/5Value: 5/5Recommendation: 4/5
Best American food near Prince George, British Columbia, Canada
3. Montana's Prince George
Overall Ratings
3 based on 40 reviews
Reviewed By LLHH
I hadn't been to this location before. Came in and was seated in the lounge area. Took 10 minutes for someone to come over. This despite 3 staff hanging together at front reception. Service slow the rest of the night with lots of walk pasts by the server. Very good food. The sampler platter oh so good. Would have given a 3 if the meal hadn't been so good.Hi! We are very sorry to hear about your experience with us and we want to look into this! Please fill out this short form reviews.montanassurvey.com and we will be in touch with you shortly! Your reference number is 36400619-LH
Where to eat Pub food in Prince George: The Best Restaurants and Bars
