Reminded me a lot of Moe's BBQ (from around N.AL). Chicken potato was solid. Basic potato, chicken, sour cream, butter, cheese, and chives. Also got a fish plate (fried catfish filets). Very nice, fluffy hush puppies. French fries not too thick, very nice. I munched those with some malt vinegar and ketchup. All was tasty. Decent prices. $8.99 for the potato and $13.49 for fish plate. Drinks not included. I got a clear cup for free water. Middle of a Saturday wasn't busy. Plenty of space and a couple tvs with some sports on. Music playing was some cool, old rock. Bathrooms were decent. We would come back. read more

I can only give three generous stars based on this visit. The restaurant is set up a bit odd with the front being sort of family dining counter service and then a side hallway leads to a large back room called the Back Alley, which is where I sat. The Back Alley has a bar and table service for their menu. I ordered the pork plate, which comes with two sides and I ordered an extra side. The pork was tender, but not real flavorful and was devoid of any smoke flavor. The red and white sauces we're good, but nothing noteworthy. For the sides I got tater tots, coleslaw, and a special of the day side of red beans and rice. The tater tots were of the frozen variety but were fried perfectly. The coleslaw was probably the worst I've ever eaten in my life. It was simply shredded cabbage with a very spicy mustard sauce. I could only do two bites of it and passed on it. The red beans and rice would've been good except there were several rice kernels that were very hard and undercooked. I did get an order of banana pudding to go, it was great and the very best thing that I had tonight. read more

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Fantastic experience from walking in to the waitstaff to the food. I will go into the amazing care and connection we had with Holly and Makayla (spelling?) later, but let me tell you we had a great time. We wanted good barbecue and we definitely got that. The ribs were perfectly seasoned. They fell off the bone and were perfectly moist and yummy. My husband went with smoked turkey and loved it especially with his Alabama Slammer. We did try the loaded pork rinds which would have been great after a late night of drinking but a bit too heavy for us along with the other food. The interior has industrial elements that we like a lot and we appreciated a bit wooden booth and a view of the wood and metal bar. There were a lot of high tops available too, but we definitely preferred the booth. Holly and Makayla were just fantastic. So friendly, made great recommendations from the menu, chatted with us about other local places to go and things to see. Holly went out of her way to writes down some of there recommendations and we have tried a few and had a great time at those as well. We will be back before we leave Florence to buy some of their dry rub and white sauce to bring home. Fantastic people, food, and place for a fun night out. Bring your appetite. read more

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This place has great food and is pretty affordable! I got the smoked chicken sandwich and it was really good, and the fried okra is INCREDIBLE. Highly recommend if you're in the Florence area! read more

Absolutely the best BBQ I have had in quite awhile! This restaurant checks off all boxes.

Don't buy Chicken Nachos at a Bar B Que joint. Enough said! 1 star only because I had to for the post to get posted! read more

Surprisingly good barbecue and delicious food in general. The sweet tea was good too and several sauce selections. read more

306 BBQ Florence - 3 Three Meat Combination Plate - Barbeque Near Me - Florence, Alabama

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Stopped in and got the half chicken and slaw, everything was outstanding. Service was quick with a friendly staff and the atmosphere was chill. read more

Menu is on the board. I found it confusing. It has three columns, but the middle is just an add on. First column= sandwich; Second column= add this price for two sides; Third column= plate price. Honestly, I'm still confused because the first and middle columns don't add up to the third column. Food was great. Potato salad and baked beans. read more

306 BBQ Florence - Barbeque Near Me - Florence, Alabama

306 BBQ has been a BBQ joint I have seen on several lists of best BBQ in Alabama. I live down nowhere close to Florence and have never been thrown Florence. However, on a recent trip, fate smiled on me. The hype is real for 306 BBQ. The location is downtown Florence near Rosie's Cantina. You will have to park on the street. The decor is modern, lots of open space, TVs on the wall, and a bar area. There are also so many BBQ/cheesy signs all over the wall that only made me giggle. You order at the counter. The drink station is to the left of the counter and if there is one complaint about 306, it would be to put the drink station elsewhere. With people standing in line to order, there was just too many people in one area. The girl behind the counter though was very helpful in helping me make my life-changing decision haha I went with the 3 meat combo that had ribs, brisket, pulled pork, potato salad, mac and cheese, and squash casserole. Starting with the ribs, these ribs were perfection. I do not know the term of the type of rib but basically, all the rib meat was on top of the small bone. The meat was fall off the bone tender, juicy, and with a nice rub. If I had to order one meat, the ribs would be my choice. The pulled pork was also about perfect. I would describe the pork as tender, juicy, and mixed well with the sauces. The brisket was good but I have had better brisket. The brisket was sliced with a good rub. On a scale of 1 to 10, I would rate the brisket a 7.5 to 8, the pulled pork a 9.5, and the ribs a 10. 306 definitely has the most important objects of BBQ down...the meat. The sides were good. The potato salad was a chunky red potato in a light mayo concoction. Mac and cheese was cheesy (duh, it's sad that I have been to other places that do not understand that concept) and good but not memorable. The best side hands down was the squash casserole. The squash was buttery, mixed with a cheesy goodness, with a crunch on top of crackers. It's a shame that it is only served on specific days. And I would not forget about the sauces! There are 3: regular, white, and hot. Regular is a ketchup base that is tangy and with a hint of sweetness. The white is a black pepper mayo base. I believe I liked it the best. The hot tasted just like Tabasco Chipotle. I like spicy but don't underestimate the hot. It is not for the faint of tastebuds. Sweet tea was refreshingly brewed sweet! The girl at the counter also talked me into trying their chocolate mousse. It was a cool whippy, chocolatey pudding. And I enjoyed every moment of it. The best part of 306 though is the value! I received 3 meats and 3 sides for approximately $19. I went to a place the week before in Atlanta, paid $19, was given 2 meats and 2 sides, and not given much meat. You are going to get fed here! And I love it! 306 is must try for BBQ in Alabama. read more

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We went here because of the reviews on Yelp. I would call it average at best. There really was little ambiance-the eating area was hard chairs and it was basically deserted at 4:30. Maybe it was just a bad day. Not a place I would return to. read more

I get the wings with fries and nana pudding. Good food. Nice big dining room.

Super nice staff. The food was good just not my particular BBQ taste. Fries: really good Chicken sandwich (they were out of turkey) a bit dry - Ribs: They were good not great Coleslaw: total miss Sausage Platter: Def a winner! Would recommend Loaded Tater Tots; As you'd expect Loaded Potato: As you'd expect read more

306 is always a great to eat when I'm back in Florence. They have a family restaurant, and a bar setting in the back. It's great for families read more

Meh... I've been seeing these "fancy" BBQ places pop up everywhere. They are supposed to be a BBQ joint but look like your inside a chili's or something. Seems they are more concerned with cashing in, maybe franchising it or something, than they are with making good BBQ. First bad omen was when I see they only have brisket on a certain day of the week. Sorry but if you don't have brisket I'm instantly questioning your BBQ prowess. So ended up having some ribs with coleslaw and Mac and cheese. Ribs were decent. Not amazing but good enough when covered in BBQ sauce. Sides were ok. Mac and cheese was your typical velveta nothing special, but not bad. Service was good, staff was friendly. Unfortunately that always seem to be the case whenever we come to one of these style of BBQ places. They always seem to disappoint. I'll take the side of the road spot with an open pit and picnic tables any day. read more

306 BBQ Florence - Barbeque Near Me - Florence, Alabama

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Great service. Really good food. Bar atmosphere (in the back - behind the "big" dining area) was pleasant and not too loud. Would definitely do this again! read more

#fatjared say...Sometimes being a BBQ snob is a bad thing. This is a fun place. I definitely suggest going here. You'll be happy, taken care of, and leave full, but I can't give 5 stars. It's not exceptional enough to warrant that. I have a FIRM rule, and again, sometimes to my dismay, as I have stuck to my guns and given people 4 stars when most would give 5, but I have to stick to it. If I have ANY complaints I can't give 5 stars, because that means it's not perfect. That being said, I will talk about the small complaints I have to knock this place down, and then go into the really really good that they have! A couple of small complaints are that the mustad slaw was really not that great and too liquidy. The chicken, while having a good flavor was dry for me, and I know chicken is hard to keep moist, but it can be done. Also, the mac and cheese had no character at all. It's the same mac and cheese you can get anywhere. Everything I ate was good, and I would order most of them again, but those are some small things that they can be better on. That being said, the ribs were FIRE. Holy crap. Grat seasoning on top, enough sauce to taste, but not too much to hide the flavor of the meat. The turkey, another very difficult meat to keep moist, was exactly that. Great flavor, good and juicy, tender, and a great seasoned piece. The portions, as you can see from the picture, are plenty. Very reasonably priced, and with the platter that we ordered it easily fed 3 and all were satisfied. They are doing a good job of spacing in these crazy times, but not making a huge a deal. The people working there are nice, and they go a bit above and beyond if you ask for something. Overall, This place is over 4 stars. 4.7 for sure. But as a BBQ snob, and as someone who can't give 5 stars with any complaints, I can't give a perfect rating. I do highly suggest going here and giving it a try though. Right downtown. You won't be disappointed. read more

306 BBQ Florence - Funny decor - Barbeque Near Me - Florence, Alabama

It's good, not bad but not great. I ordered the chicken nachos, it was a lot of food, I did not like the music choose could not talk much because it is very loud. You serve yourself. It was clean and staff was friendly. read more

Service: 4 stars - It's an "order at the counter" type of restaurant, so you don't have a waiter/waitress to base your service on. With that said, every staff member that I encountered was very friendly and helpful. Food: 4 stars - I ordered the "Hot Flavor Wing Plate". The wings were crunchy on the outside and juicy on the inside...Very good. It came with 2 sides. I chose the baked beans and the potato salad which were both tasty. Price: 4 stars - My entire meal was under $15. That included 10 wings, 2 sides, 1 roll, and a drink. That is a solid amount of food for that price point. Overall: 4 stars. Would I eat here again? Yes Do I recommend this place? Yes. If you are a fan of BBQ wings, and delicious sides, I would definitely go check this place out. Bill Visited, Bill Approved! read more

306 BBQ Florence - Hot Wing Plate! - Barbeque Near Me - Florence, Alabama

I liked the food VERY much. Had the pulled pork/rib combo plate with baked beans & green beans. The pulled pork is ON POINT! Delicious, juicy, well cooked. Ribs were VERY tender and had good flavor along with a very subtle smoke ring. I found the rub to be overly salty but that could just be me being overly sensitive. Baked beans were SUPER tasty....the green beans I would pass on for a future visit. The space is pretty cool....and very clean. Service was prompt and efficient. I'm REALLY not a fan of fast casual concepts. This one is better than most though. I'll definitely be back! read more

306 BBQ Florence - Pulled pork/rib combo plate - Barbeque Near Me - Florence, Alabama

I had the pork bbq plate with two sides (coleslaw and banana pudding). It was all delicious. The coleslaw was vinegar based and tangy. It was a good contrast to the bbq. The banana pudding had fresh banana slices and Nila wafers in it. One of my dining companions had french fries with his pork bbq sandwich. It was a very generous serving. One of my other dining companions ordered smoked bologna and shared it. It was good and I'm not normally a bologna person. The staff was all very friendly. That helped bump up the review to five stars. :-) read more

Ordered two BBQ chicken sandwiches for takeout and let me say, wish I hadn't. I have eaten 306 pulled pork as takeout a couple of times and while not disappointed, was not that impressed. Good, but you could compete with your crockpot at home. Back to the chicken...not a lot of flavor, but okay. What really was bad was the gristle or cartilage in both sandwiches. You know that rubbery thing at the end of a chicken leg? Yep, three pieces in my chicken that were just like that! There was also supposed to be white sauce on the sandwiches, but it did not make itself known. There are places all around town with BBQ a whole lot better than this. Clean your chicken! read more

This review really isn't about the food as much as it is the bar and atmosphere. The back alley sports bar is a great place to spend the afternoon watching any game you want. Tables are spread apart very well and the seats are the bar are limited as well. Our glass was never empty. We only ate the pork skins but they were amazing! Still popping from the fryer when they were served. I will be back to try the BBQ. read more

306 BBQ Florence - Pork skins - Barbeque Near Me - Florence, Alabama

I was in Florence for a little business, and happened upon 306 BBQ. They happened to be catering the event I was at, but didn't get the opportunity to try. Found out they were right down the street so I popped in. Ended up going two nights in a row. First night went with the bbq chicken sandwich plate with slaw and fries. Night two I happened to catch a little sign for something called "loaded tots". Damn! They were pretty darn good. The food was definitely tasty. The only reason I gave four instead of five stars was the service. After each purchase, and after receiving my meal, I would say thank you. The only response I got each day was "uh huh ". That just drives me crazy. Not too difficult to thank your customers for coming into your establishment and thank them for their purchase. And the simple response of "you're welcome" is always appreciated. read more

306 BBQ Florence - BBQ chicken sandwich. Very tasty. - Barbeque Near Me - Florence, Alabama

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Delicious food and really great service - every time. So happy you're here in Florence.

We loved 306 BBQ! The service was fast, and there was a large menu! We especially liked the beef brisket! We would come again. The location is also a lot of fun! read more

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Soooo disappointed today! I used to crave their brisket, but today's serving was not good at all. Very fatty, and seems like a lower quality of beef than before. And the price has gone way up! $48 (with tip) for Sunday lunch? Never again! read more

Went for lunch on a Monday, wings and ribs were fantastic. Great local beer selection. Would bring friends. Make sure to sit in the back section of the restaurant! read more

I was visiting Florence on business and decided to stop by this restaurant because it was nearby. Great spot for a quick bite. The service was great. I would definitely go back there. 1. Location and Parking - off street parking is available out front. I went during the day and had no issues with parking. 2. Food and Drink - I had the rib sandwich with the slaw and pickle, with mac and cheese and string beans. I don't eat slaw, but i tried it on the sandwich anyway. I was pleasantly surprised. It was really tasty. The rib was deboned and very moist. The string beans were really good - I kinda wish I had a larger portion. The mac and cheese was not that great. The sauce was runny. Not sure I would order that as a side dish again. Other than that, the food was great. 3. Ambience and Decor - very laid back. The place was decorated nicely and the seating was ideal for a BBQ joint. There are TV's on the walls and it was casual. 4. Service - the service was great. The young woman at the counter was very helpful and checked on us frequently. 5. Prices - reasonable 6. Overall - I would go back. I enjoyed the food and the atmosphere. With the exception of the mac and cheese it was a great experience and meal. read more

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I typically enjoy 306 but after my last visit I am unsure if I will be coming back. The first reason my review is so low is that the prices continue to go up here. I get it that meat is expensive but this place has raised their prices much more than any others in the area. Another reason is that the meat doesn't seem as fresh. I ordered chicken wings and they were so tough that it seemed like I was just chewing on brittle. This wasn't just one wing but all of them! This meat was clearly old yet they still served it. The hash brown casserole was also not good at all, it was incredibly greasy, had no texture, and hardly any flavor. Very bad experience. read more

Great for Football Saturdays! Definitely MUST have the wings and the hand-cut chips are to die for!! CJ is very talented!

I'm not an expert in BBQ but I liked this place. The staff was helpful, the place was relaxed and the BBQ was really good. I had the smoked turkey plate with mustard slaw on the side. read more

Really good BBQ. The ribs are a little tuff for my taste. The pulled pork is great. The sides are ok. If you are looking for a quick bit and you want BBQ it is good. read more

They have amazing barbecue and desserts. I came with low expectations but they totally impressed me with the flavor of all of their meals. The BBQ nachos are easily my favorite meal at this restaurant, it includes pork, cheese, chives, sour cream, and jalapeños all mixed together or a huge tray! read more

Great smoked BBQ, sides and sweet tea! 2 complete meals for under 20 bucks and walked away beyond full. Great BBQ, clean place and friendly staff. read more

This restaurant gets a 4 star just because of staff. They were Friendly , honest and quick to serve. Food was a 2.75-3. Cost of gluten free crust(14") was price of 16" PLUS $4 and not worth it. Calzone was good except the Maui wowie was almost all jalapeños...Area was clean and bathrooms were older but decent . I say go for the friendly folks and have lower expectations of food . read more

I have had take out from here several times and have never been disappointed. I've never eaten inside, but the atmosphere is really nice inside. read more

Fantastic rib sandwich (no bones), excellent baked beans and wonderful mustard slaw. The mustard has some heat (in a good way)! Very clean environment, friendly staff and prices were in line. Sorry no pics, it smelled too good and O was hungry! read more

Ate here while traveling through the area. Great BBQ for this style of restaurant. Had pulled pork , which was lean and very flavorful. The ribs fell off the bone. Sides were good, with the potato salad and baked beans being my favorite. Definitely would stop here again. read more

Slow service and par BBQ compared to my hometown. Wasn't very busy during lunch which seemed to be a clue from the locals.