Person on the register was friendly. I ordered 2 lbs. of ham. What I received was 2 lbs. of mostly fat and ends. The bill was $35.95 w/tax. Needless to say we will not eat here again. We have always been big Starnes barbecue fans but they are closed on Mondays. Next time we will wait to eat barbecue. Backwoods...Never again!! read more

Backwoods BBQ - Barbeque Near Me - Paducah, Kentucky

Best barbecue I've had in my life! The service was amazing. I really liked the decor.

The ribs were excellent. Very nice. Dry rub. Definitely will come back. The owner is very personable and caring. It's small but it's real. Barbecue real food and real good. read more

I had 2 pulled pork Bbq sandwiches and I thought they were really good. I will be back again. read more

The food was amazing! Please forgive the picture because I didn't realize I would want to take one till I had already chomped a big bite of my pulled pork sandwich with slaw added. But It was SO good! I had the hash brown casserole as my side and I was equally impressed with it! I most definitely will be back. They have coke products in the fountain machine (including cherry coke) and delicious fresh sweet tea. They also have a range of desserts and I couldn't pass up trying the cheese pie. Absolutely 10/10 would recommend! read more

Backwoods BBQ - Pulled pork sandwich with slaw added and a side of hash brown casserole. - Barbeque Near Me - Paducah, Kentucky

Their pork ribs are okay but some parts are hard and the chopped pork is dry and chewy. Available bottle Beers not draft beers. I wouldn't come back here. read more

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The pulled pork was good, Everything else (sides) were average. Too overpriced for what you get.

Flat out bad. Good is cold and service, there is none. Avoid it. Way better bbq in this town.

After posting a review on their Facebook page they pretty much called me a liar and want to argue with me. read more

Backwoods BBQ - Very dry pulled pork - Barbeque Near Me - Paducah, Kentucky

This is one of the worst restaurants in Paducah. There is no consistency at all. Depending upon the moodiness of their surly cook, you might get a decent amount of food, or end up with a to go box of gristle, skin & bones. I ordered a deboned chicken for $12 & didn't have enough actual meat in the box to make 2 sandwiches at home. I opened my to go box in the car, walked it back in to the restaurant, & was told, "Yep! That's a full chicken!" Maybe a Cornish game hen! But if you are bored, stick around & watch several of the family members argue with each other in the evening, teenagers running in & out behind the counter, & eating food & grabbing pieces of meat & food from behind the cooks line. Moms argue with daughters & the sh**show begins. Save your money & wait until BANDANA'S BBQ opens here. Now there's a BBQ restaurant that's extremely consistent & has a huge following, with about 20 locations in MO, several in Illinois & a few in IN & IA. They actually have beef brisket, which Backwoods BBQ doesn't offer on their menu. Bandana's is excellent. This restaurant is inconsistent, overpriced, & is like walking into a family feud in the evening. I will never go back. read more

Backwoods BBQ - A $12 deboned WHOLE CHICKEN. - Barbeque Near Me - Paducah, Kentucky

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I should have pulled up the reviews and avoided this place. Lady taking the order let me know their ribs constantly win awards in the region for being the best. Maybe this is because they don't venture out to any other competitions. The ribs were okay but nothing to brag about like she was. They make their own sauces but are only willing to give you one small container holding two tablespoons of runny sauce. Forget trying to sample them or have a variety. The vinegar based coleslaw should be thrown away and try should just buy a commercial made one as it would have to be better. Their baked beans are the commercial sized one gallon can type and they are adding a small 1/4 cup can of diced green chilies and just a little bit of brown sugar. So basically they have no baked bean taste. No onions, no bacon, no pieces of burnt ends. Just making them as cheaply as possible and hoping anyone who eats them will think it is better than hospital food. What a shame they seem to have no clue. read more

Wonderful customer service and delicious food. The chicken falls off the bone and the hot sauce is just right. Be sure to get the hash brown casserole! I was eyeing some of their fresh homemade pies too, they look delicious! The sandwiches are the perfect size for kids and folks if you're not too hungry. read more

From 5 Stars down to 1 Star~ I have been visiting Backwoods BBQ every year since I can remember. The pulled pork used to be packed in Styrofoam containers and now is wrapped in paper. The pork is not as flavorful and is now abundantly salty. I also purchased a bottle of Backwoods Mild BBQ Sauce which is runny and tastes more of vinegar than anything else. I ordered 6 - 1lb packages and paid $11.99 per package. I also weighed each package and each 1lb package weight does not equate to 1lb of pulled pork. 1lb = 16oz. Please see photos for weight and note the packages are still sealed. I cannot express my disappointment with the changes Backwoods BBQ has made. I question whether there are new owners as I cannot fathom why Backwoods would change their BBQ quality and short-change customers on the 1lb weight paid. read more

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Backwoods was suggested to us by a family member while we were in Paducah for Christmas and wanting some bbq. Their special was written in chalk behind the counter and it sounded good so we ordered it only to be told that was actually last weeks special. Since the special was apparently not available we ordered bbq sandwiches and sides instead. The sides tasted fine, but they weren't very large. Overall the food was good, but maybe slightly overpriced for the amount we received. It was almost $20 for 2 sandwiches, 2 sides and 2 drinks. read more

Backwoods BBQ - Barbeque Near Me - Paducah, Kentucky

The only reason I go to Paducah Kentucky is to visit my 97 year old grandmother in the "Land of Lincoln" on the other side of the Ohio. But when I'm there I make my obligatory artery-clogging stop at the Backwoods BBQ. Located on the main strip of Paducah right next to Lowe's this is probably the only restaurant in the entire 50 mile radius that has genuinely great food. The competition in the area? Fazzoli's (cheap Italian fast food), Arby's, Subway, Wendy's-- you get the idea. The one thing about this area of the U.S. is that all of the food is extremely greasy and fattening. I couldn't find a health food store in the area, but there is a new gym there, which I worked out at for several weeks (and I really needed to because I ate A LOT of Backwoods BBQ). The baby back ribs are some of the best I've ever had. The baked beans and potato salad were decent, and the pork sandwich was truly the best ever with pork so tender it made me want to sit back in my booth and talk about bass fishin' and skinny dippin'. Also, the Southern hospitality is really genuine, and that's something us Coasters aren't used to. The prices are extremely affordable. I was able to purchase a meal for 5 for under $20 and there were plenty of left overs. Backwoods is a good place to dine (you can sit at the bar area, or grab a booth), but it also does catering, and I noticed it has very good carry out traffic. It's open every day and its employees are very accomodating. Next time you plan your big adventure to Paducah, hit the Backwoods. read more

Backwoods BBQ - Barbeque Near Me - Paducah, Kentucky

All I can say is OH MY!!!! Fall off the bones ribs, amazing homemade sides and the desserts...WOW!!!! My husband and I both had the rib plate that came with two sides and a slice of bread. We both grabbed each bone slightly turned it and every single bone slid out with no meat attached, no mess, all meat and all delicious!! I had a slice of the lemon cake which was the best, most moist lemon cake I have ever had!!! Great service and friendly helpful staff. Amazing and absolutely worth a stop!!!! read more

Backwoods BBQ - Lemon Cake!!!! - Barbeque Near Me - Paducah, Kentucky

We spent over 40 dollars on this absolute mess. The food was poor quality and I mean of no quality period. If you seriously want great barbecue go to Dairyette "Plus on Friendship Road Excellent barbecue at Dairyettes read more

Poorly manage. Placed order for chicken half's to be picked up. They had over hour and half to complete order. When I got there was told they didn't have any more chicken. No explanation on why they didn't call they had my number or even an apology. I left empty handed with company coming. This has happened before. read more

Outstanding service, fantastic food, and they go above and beyond to please their customers. Highly recommended!

So after being on the road 15 hours, moving from South Florida to Colorado, we stopped overnight in Paducah. Asked where we could eat, and this place was mentioned. Also close to the hotel which was a bonus. I made a wrong turn and tuned just past the entrance to the restaurant...no side entrance. But something caught my eye. A man throwing wood into the pit. YES. A real pit. I parked around front and went to the back. Asked if I could take a photo. Ya see, my whole family has been in the BBQ world for many years. One son is a pitmaster and my husband judged and competed for many years. Chris and Aaron not only let me take pictures, they gave me a full tour of all the smokers. How cool is that?! Went inside to order. Got ribs for my husband, which had been recommended. I got the pulled pork, my favorite. Wasn't bothered by no beef on the menu as we aren't beef eaters. I was so excited. Asked for extra sauce, was told the sauce comes on the side, not on the meat. That's how it SHOULD be done. Sides were Cole slaw, potato salad and the hash brown casserole I saw raved about on Yelp. Took food back to our hotel. The good.... pork was very tender and had a decent smoke ring on it. My husband deemed the ribs tasty but overlooked. That had been our suspicion when we saw reviews saying the meat fell of the bone...sure sign they're overcooked. No sauce at all in my bag, never mind extra. The meat was good but I wanted it with sauce. Asked for a piece of bread, which was put in the box with the ribs....plain thin white bread. Soggy from the steam. Recommend you use Texas toast vs regular white bread. The hash brown casserole was indeed tasty. I expected more smoke flavor from the meat after seeing and smelling the cookers. The staff, especially Chris and Aaron, made up for any downfalls. Would have loved to have tasked that sauce, though. Thanks again, guys. read more

We usually eat here about once a month and its great ..... but today i was very disappointed. Ordered the smoked chicken , which i normally get , and typically its so hot and fresh i have to let it cool before i can eat it . When my 1/2 smoked chicken arrived today , i noticed it wasnt piping hot so with fork in hand i dug in ............ to my dismay the chicken was luke warm on the outside and cool to cold in the middle ? Did you seriously re heat a chicken from yesterday and try to pass it off as fresh smoked chicken? Any smoked chicken eater can tell by the look of the skin if its a reheated chicken even if it were hot . I would have ordered a different dish had i known re heated cold chicken was my option? You cant cut corners and expect to run a good business. It just doesnt work . Very disappointed today . read more

I drive pass this all the time but I figured I give it a try and wow I should have tried this earlier. I seen that someone was actually using the smokers in the back so I know it's legit. I had the ribs and yes it was fantastic and the meat falls off the bone beautiful smoke ring perfect flavoring and it was still juicy . I will definitely come back . Plus friendly staff read more

Hey, if you can put time in a bottle, you can surely ship real Kentucky bar-b-que in a cooler! (Don't call me "Surely" though.) My parents, who live in middle Tennessee, sent four pounds of Backwood's pulled pork bar-b-que to my hubs and me all the way out here in Los Angeles. It arrived on the second day via Fed-Ex, in a styrofoam cooler which was wrapped in paper inside the box. Yum! It arrived fresh, tender, smoky, and delicious! The occasion was the Titans' recent playoffs loss to the Ravens. My husband's from Baltimore, and we lived there for several years, so there's this ongoing rivalry. A Titans victory would've won my folks a bushel of crabs. Having grown up in Tennessee and having lived the last three years in Texas, I claim to know good bar-b-que from the fair to middlin' kind, and Backwoods bbq -- despite the logistical disadvantage noted above -- held up very well to that of my favorite places: Bobby Q.'s in Cookeville, TN, Rib N Loin (499-OINK) in Chattanooga, Ironworks (for beef ribs) and Green Mesquite (for beef brisket) in Austin, TX , and The Salt Lick just outside Austin. We paired our West Coast Backwoods dinner with Stubb's sauce, pickles, bread, and deep fried tater logs. Just like home! Mmmmm. read more

On a road trip from Chicago to Nashville and stopped for dinner. I had a half rack of ribs. Very good and tender, fall-off-the-bone. Sides good, but, pie for dessert just okay. And very convenient to the interstate. read more

As a BBQ lover I was highly disappointed at our experience here. Even though the place was not to close for another hour when we walked in we were treated as if we popped in 5 minutes before closing. The waitress was nice but she seemed distracted, even though there were only two other people in the restaurant. The food----ugh! My pork sandwich was a sad excuse for pulled pork, the BBQ I tried to salvage the pork with actually made it worst. The worst part of it all was my son ordered a hot dog and when it came out it was GREEN. Not just a little tinge of green like it sat a little too long, like GREEN as if they made it at 9am the previous day and it sat in lukewarm water for 2 days. To give them the benefit of doubt I tasted it and it was absolutely repulsive. When I presented my concern to the waitress she said "we just made it FRESH" No mam', there is no way this GREEN hot dog is fresh. I think we then ordered him a grilled cheese instead and nothing else was said about the disgusting hot dog. No apology, just a said excuse that it WAS fresh. Never ever again. read more

I can't attest to their food, as I went in and jut bought a whole buncha sauce for a friend and myself, but the customer service was fantastic. The whole place smells wonderful and when I walked in the person in front of me ordered 35 LBS of pork with sauce, SO, that must be good! The place was clean and neat. Being from out of town, I had a bunch of questions and they were patient despite the waiting line behind me. I ended up just getting 4 bottles of their finishing sauce. Parking is a bitch though. Getting in and out is difficult at best. Small parking up front. read more

Was looking for a place to eat when I saw their sign. Since I'm a good southern boy from NC & love to try BBQ wherever I go, I pulled in. When I opened the door I was greeted by the wonderful smell of smoking meat! I ordered a rib plate and got a pulled pork sandwich on the side. The ribs were fall off the bone delicious and the pulled pork was equally tasty. Will definitely stop back in when I pass back through the area! read more

Backwoods BBQ - Barbeque Near Me - Paducah, Kentucky

My husband and I tried this on 12/5/20. The smoke was rolling and it smelt so good decided to try it. We ordered the Bbq nachos. There was a large order going out when we got there so we had to wait a few minutes but not bad. The bbq nachos where not good at all. The chips where so stale and the bbq seemed like it may have been left from the day before very dried out. Cheese sauce was good. read more

After 14 hours of driving from FL to KY, and a couple of hours of sleep in the hotel, we decided to venture out for lunch in Paducah, KY (10/24/2008). After consulting the local Yellow Pages, we decided to hit Backwoods BBQ for some carry-out. Two pulled pork sammiches, a double order of baked beans and a double order of hashbrown casserole. All totalled it was about $10 for lunch which isn't bad. The hashbrowns were pretty good. The baked beans had green pepper in them and a bit too much. When you can taste pepper more than bbq or beans or even bacon grease that's in there, that's not good. The sammiches were, as Michael said, uninspired. The pork was a bit dry and even after adding some sauce, it was still pretty dry. We asked for the buns (over the toasted bread) and it was like they warmed them and then smashed them down on the pork. For as much raving about Sonny's I did previously on this trip, the opposite will happen for Backwoods. Sorry, it seemed to be popular with the locals, but I've had much better BBQ. read more

So I'm not a ribs fan or even a bbq fan. But my cousin came up from Wisconsin and is a huge bbq lover. We moved to paducha from chicago at the height of Covid so for a year and a half we pretty much lived in lock down. The first sit down restaurant we went to was backwoods. We were all game to give it a go!?! Ok so it really looks like a small place but is much bigger on the inside and kinda cute. I'm not personally crazy about how you order and pay but I'm lazy that way. I just had a plain pulled pork sandwich on wonder bread. I was kinda hoping for home baked fancy bread but I get it!?! My husband ordered the ribs and he was slightly disappointed. The meat was firm aka not falling off the bone and very dry(maybe on that day over smoked or cooked too long) he wasn't crazy about the vinegar sauce, he said just a pinch more of brown sugar would have ticked his sauce box. My cousin and her husband loved their meal. We were going to take either a pie home or at least a slice but everyone was on order for customers. We had a little dust up leaving. They had a male worker chase us out saying we didn't pay. Of course we did and had the proof . It was kind embarrassing. Maybe if we got a pie I could have given another star read more

On my cross country trip, I decided to sample BBQ. This was one of my stops. I very much enjoyed my ribs, cole slaw, and baked beans.

We stopped here while traveling to get sandwiches. I had the BBQ Pork sandwich on toast with cole slaw. It was perfect! They don't smother the meat in sauce so you can actually taste the pork! I also had the hash brown casserole as a side -- delicious! My husband had the pulled pork sandwich on a bun with BBQ chips (package -- they didn't make them). We were pleased with the food, the price, and the service! Very friendly folks here! read more

Excellent BBQ. The price is very reasonable here! The BBQ chicken is fire!! Generous amount of food for the price. Friendly employees and the service is good too. The rub they cook with is amazing. There are a couple of good BBQ places in Paducah, but this one is my favorite because of the quality of the food, and the menu selection. I recommend this place to anyone who is looking for a good BBQ sandwich or BBQ chicken! Can't go wrong here. read more

This place was a great find for my wife and I. The ribs and chicken were both very tasty and tender. We can definitely recommend the place for excellent barbecue. read more

The only reason I am giving two stars is because you can tell the staff are nice people and probably think they gave us good service. Came in for lunch hoping for some local flavor. Got a flattened bun that held very little meat. read more

This place used to be great. We ordered from work today and picked it up. By the time she got back with it the grease had bled through the wrapper, the brown paper bag and had pooled inside the plastic bag. This is unacceptable, not to mention disgusting! We won't be patronizing that place again read more

Backwoods was a pleasant surprise for an off the hey type stops. The bbq pork sandwich was tender and tasty. We had the hash brown casserole and it reminded us of thanksgiving dinner. Please stop there if you are in the area. read more

This place probably has the best BBQ and BBQ chicken in town! (Maybe Starnes on the BBQ), but everything else is hands down this place! Great sides and great sauce..... COVID makes everything suck right now with delivery or pickup only options.... but America will b great again one day. Lol. Once you can go pick it up fresh or eat there again they will be back to full potential. read more

Had a great quick meal while in town on business. Ribs fell off the bone; sauce had good taste (although it has some kick so watch for that). Sides were average. Definitely might hit them up again before heading out of town. read more

We planned on eating here on our trip from Sycamore, IL to Disney World, and it was worth the wait! The ribs were so tender and delicious, the sweet tea was a warm welcome to the south and the pecan pie was great! I would highly recommend it. read more