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    Backwoods BBQ

    3.4 (74 reviews)
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    Closed 11:00 am - 7:00 pm

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    BACKWOODS BBQ ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Good for groups
    Good for kids
    Outdoor seating

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    Santa C.

    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.

    Very dry pulled pork
    Paul A.

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

    A $12 deboned WHOLE CHICKEN.

    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.

    11.3oz

    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.

    Kendall C.

    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.

    MyBabyLove R.

    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.

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

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    3 years ago

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

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

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    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.

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    Took a customer there and the food tasted like it was a week old. Sides and service was good. I would not recommend.

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