Westside Steak and BBQ

Westside Steak and BBQ has opened up in the same location that a failed BBQ place resided, at 2 Richmond Ave in Worcester. Since I was really tired, due to a late return from Vegas last night (really, 2am this morning), I stopped by for some takeout. I was hoping that the food quality would be better than the now-defunct Casper's. I was pleased and if I used the star rating, I'd give them a 3.5 out of 5. But I'm not doing stars so I'll just tell you about the food.

I ordered a pulled pork sand with fries and slaw. The sandwich was huge; I wasn't able to finish it. The BBQ sauce was standard, zesty barbecue, not really hot. I prefer the N. Carolina sauce on pulled pork. (Try Tennessee's BBQ in Framingham and Franklin. Unbelievable.) The fries were nice and crispy but they're the kind that have that coating on them, like Burger King. They aren't my favorite. I was too full to eat the slaw so I'm saving it, but I tried a bite. It was very good. Crisp, fresh, cold, and not too mayonnaisey.

The meal was $6.99 plus tax.

The decor is nice. A mirror lines one wall and a large mural lines the other. The tables are wooden with comfortable cane-back chairs. There is real silverware, and food is served on ceramic plates. The last place that was there served on styrofoam and the tables had holds in them so the drinks sweated onto your clothes. It's byob.

For a quick dinner option, I'd say this place is pretty good. I'd like to go back and try the rest.