The long-running eatery is the jumping-off point for a day in the Big Woods, a duck hunting trip or an expedition to sight the elusive Ivory Billed Woodpecker. Gene's offers sustenance and some mighty fine tips before you head out into the world beyond. You cannot get closer to the center-point in the Arkansas Delta than Brinkley. It's the halfway stop between Little Rock and West Memphis on Interstate 40 and the midpoint between Jonesboro and Helena-West Helena on US Highway 49. It is the crossroads.
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Late lunch w NO crowd or waiting !!! GREAT BBQ pork ribs, coleslaw, beans, & TERRIFIC FF !!!! Friendly waitress & food served quickly. Cleaned table as we sat & amicable.
Very friendly service and especially helpful for our big family with little kids. Good option for a burger in an area that doesn't have much to choose from that isn't fast food. We will keep this place in mind the next time we are driving through.
I disagree with others. This place is warm and friendly! Food is ALWAYS great!
I totally disagree with the people that are disappointed.
Now DePriest BBQ! Everything was very good and prepared perfectly. Nice wait staff. Great portions for the price.
After being in the car for our long drive we needed a place to fill our bellies. Picking a local establishment along I-40, we took a chance with Gene. After reading the reviews we weren’t sure what to expect but our expectations were exceeded!! We ordered the BBQ Pork Sandwich, Kids Hamburger, BBQ Beef Plate and added a half chicken as a side. Everything was delicious! Especially the brisket, pork and coleslaw! Super friendly staff and clean facilities! A must try!!
Great food. I had their "small" ribs. Good amount of food and the ribs were excellent!
Lovely home-like environment with kind staff members. Interesting to check out the Ivory-Billed Woodpecker and different photos & history sprawled all over the walls. Ordered two cheeseburgers with french fries, coconut creme pie, and lemon creme pie!
Best Food We've Ever had on the road!!!! And we are OTR truck drivers= we live on the road!!! Absolutely no downfalls to this restaurant!! Southern Hospitality shines through here! Super friendly server!- took our special order and got it perfect! Great cook!- we got to meet her and tell her how delicious her food was! We enjoyed a conversation with a local!- he talked to us like we were family! A restaurant like this makes it 'feel like home'-only the food is better! 😋 We'll be back whenever we get out this way again!!
Fantastic barbecue! The service was nice and friendly. The order was quick and incredibly delicious. The serving size was huge and I strongly recommend the ribs and the potato salad!
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