Have eaten here multiple times with terrific results. In my most recent lunch visit I enjoyed the moist pulled pork sandwich, which has a distinctive flavor and sweetness from s touch of brown sugar and apple vinegar flavoring. House-made sauces are on the table. The mild is sweet due to generous contribution of molasses; the Hot! sauce is far from packing real heat and is largely a tangier version of the mild. The sandwich was good but toasting the ordinary supermarket hamburger buns would have kicked up the flavor. Two sides come with the plate. I ordered the crunchy, creamy cole slaw and potato chips this time. Previously, I've had the tangy baked beans. Both the slaw and beans were good; the chips were ordinary Lay's Ruffles. Big Muddy isn't quite a dive but it leans that direction in an old building on Broadway, which looks itself like its more prosperous years were some time ago. Other tips: Street parking. Small inside eating space, but a public park is across the street. Also, if you're visiting Hannibal's historic area and Twain exhibits, Big Muddy isn't far from them but beyond walking distance. read more

Big Muddy BBQ - The pulled pork is prepared with brown sugar and apple vinegar, providing a distinctive flavor. - Barbeque Near Me - Hannibal, Missouri

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Pulled pork was good and was given a generous portion. Coleslaw was sweet, just the way I like it. Green beans ok, but not great. I imagine the server was going for "sassy" but she came across as rude. The place needs a good cleaning. Everything is sticky, from the booth to the bottle of bbq. Only 1 choice for bbq and it is rather bland. The search continues for good bbq north of St. Louis. read more

Really friendly service. Get food really quick! Brisket, ribs, pork tips and pulled pork were all really good. Would definitely eat here again! read more

Big Muddy BBQ - Pork tips - Barbeque Near Me - Hannibal, Missouri

I'm a truck driver from Memphis (home of the best bbq in America) and I can truly say if this place was in Memphis it will definitely be a top 10 spot! Im sitting outside in my truck right now thinking about going back in there. Shoutout to Big Muddy BBQ! Stopping back by every time I'm in Hannibal read more

BBQ done right! Ya'll. I am not a BBQ fan but this place is off the charts delicious! We had the "Snack Basket" with green beans and slaw. It was joy with a rub. So juicy and no need to add sauce. Perfection. I can only assume they have a huge take out game because the dining room wasn't busy. Covid seating and sanitation was evident but staff did not wear masks. Overall...YES! EAT HERE. read more

Big Muddy BBQ - Partial menu - Barbeque Near Me - Hannibal, Missouri

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Great stop for amazing Missouri BBQ! Wonderful BBQ - husband thinks this is the best brisket in MO - he might be right! I had delicious tender chicken with a great rub. The customer service is great and the place is perfect, we only wish we could have dined in but we had to eat on the rod read more

Food is good. Delivery service isn't. I ordered a drink with my meal. Guy showed up dropped off food and left. I realized no drink. I tried to call order line multiple times. No one picks up. It says no space to leave message. Not recommended as you can't contact them. What if I had gotten wrong order? Update: They did answer in my fourth call. They said sending delivery driver back with drink. read more

Such a great atmosphere here! The food is absolutely delicious! I have loved everything I've tried from here. All of the sides are amazing and the pulled pork sandwich was just right! The staff is also always very sweet every time I come! read more

We were traveling through and decided to give Big Muddy BBQ a try. We love trying local restaurants, and what a great discovery this place was! My hubby is kind of a bbq snob, & he says he would definitely come back! He had the snack plate w/ beans & potato salad. He enjoyed the pulled pork, ribs, brisket & pork tips. I had the brisket sandwich which had a nice amount of meat, a baked sweet potato and the brisket green beens which were all delicious. The service was pretty quick even though there was only one gal running the place. She was very pleasant and did a great job managing the number of customers that came in while we were there. We definitely would recommend Big Muddy BBQ to anyone who enjoys good bbq! read more

Great BBQ with no pretensions! We were driving through on our way home from Des Moines to St. Louis and we were looking for a place to eat. We saw mixed reviews but the positive ones convinced us to give it a try. Definitely no curb appeal and no charm, but we loved the BBQ! My husband is a hobbyist smoker/BBQ'er and we've tried most BBQ restaurants around St Louis and we felt like this BBQ really kept up! My husband got the brisket sandwich and it had a great bark on the edge. The sides he had were fine - not like gourmet ones in some of the St. Louis places, but definitely yummy. I got the pulled pork nachos which didn't look super appetizing when it came out but was delicious when I started eating it! My husband travels through Hannibal regularly for work and is excited to have a new go-to place to stop! The brisket was really something special! read more

Do not waste your money! The only thing that tasted good was the Lay's chips. We had the pulled pork, pulled chicken and the brisket. The pulled pork did not have any flavor. The pulled chicken tasted like shredded boiled chicken...zero flavor. And the brisket was fatty. The beans were simply doctored Pork n beans...gross. WORST BBQ I HAVE EVER HAD ! read more

Big portions, counter service was friendly, hot food fast. The food was good. This was some of the best food on my roadtrip - right there on the highway. The snacking platter was a little bit of everything and everything was good. read more

Big Muddy's is in an Ayerco gas station/truck stop. I heard from a local that the restaurant had just moved from a downtown location but they hadn't actual tried it out themselves. Dont let the fact that it's attached to a gas station sketch you out. The barbecue was excellent! I had the brisket sandwich that came with two sides! I had candied yams and green beans. My boyfriend had the pulled pork sandwich with baked beans and potato salad as his sides. Both sandwiches were very tasty as well as the sides. I would definitely recommend this bbq restaurant. Totally stop if you love bbq and are in the area! read more

Big Muddy BBQ - Beef brisket sandwich and pulled pork sandwich with two sides - Barbeque Near Me - Hannibal, Missouri

Address is incorrect. It's at 302 Hwy 61. Inside Ayerco Truck Stop Fast and good, not great. Have to say I'm used to KC BBQ. Had a 1/3 rack of ribs. Very well done. Fell off the bone. $8.95 with 2 sides. I could not taste the smoke, but the rub was good. Not too fatty and very moist. I chose green beans and Cole slaw. Coke slaw was good, not great. I like the Green Beans w Brisket. Though the green beans were like canned. Companion had smoked 1/4 chicken, leg and thigh very moist and huge. Must be a special kind of Missouri chicken. Food was hot, fast and good. Drinks were $2. read more

Great service and great food. Happenstance carried me here to Hannibal. If ever in the vicinity, I will stop for sure.

Delicious barbecue!! Traveling to Georgia from Iowa and found this jewel of a place. I had the brisket and my buddy had the pork. Killer food! read more

Tried them twice in 3 months. Both times were a disappointment, food was old left overs, staff was to smart, food was incredibly expensive for the quality and setting. read more

Excellent customer service and conversation and excellent food!! Very clean! A real gem!!! Highly recommend!

Never heard of Pork Tips, but damn were they good. Brisket also good. Ribs good. Pulled pork a bit soggy. Beans and potato salad were solid. My kids ate most of what they got, which is unusual because they're kind of jerks when it comes to food. Don't get me wrong, I love them, but they can be pains when it comes to eating. Owner came out and talked to us which was cool. Talked shop and was cool with the kids. Seemed like an interesting dude. Would recommend if I. Hannibal, a lot of other places are all about Mark Twain, which is cool and all, but I just want good food. read more

Ribs dry really not impressed. The sweet potato was very good. Staff nice. Ice was just so-so.

A great place for lunch or dinner. The BBQ is delicious and the portions are perfect. I went for the pulled pork sandwich and it was nice and tender. Their BBQ sauce is wonderful. The restaurant has a nice neighborhood feel to it. read more

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The poor girl working the counter was all by herself so after she took everyone's orders about 12 of us she went back and plated our meals also. The best part of it was EVERYONE of us were understanding she was doing all this with a smile on her face the whole time. It was a great experience. Keep up the great work. read more

Great BBQ!!! Pulled Pork is my favorite. Incredible customer service. I had a combo plate my first visit and loved it all. Nice to have a good bbq place in this rural area read more

Huge portions. HOT food served quickly. The most friendly staff we have ever encountered in a restaurant. Would recommend this little stop. read more

Big Muddy BBQ - Pork tips, baked beans and sweet potato. - Barbeque Near Me - Hannibal, Missouri

Our family was traveling through the area and hungry! We saw this place on Google and had to try it. It did not disappoint! The food was delicious, the staff was fabulous. Don't expect to get your food in a hurry, this isn't McRush. Slow down, enjoy the people you're with and then enjoy your food. read more

Great bbq- a must stop if passing through the area or anywhere close. Jesse provided great company on a Wednesday night before closing and didn't seem at all inconvenienced by me coming in while he was cleaning the place. Ribs were a perfect tender off the bone without being mush, still a great chew. Pulled pork was delicious, the pork flavor came through with nice seasoning that didn't cover the meat. Tried all the sides and they were well worth it, not one lacked flavor. read more

Big Muddy BBQ - Pulled pork sandwich and ribs. Sides are: baked beans, coleslaw, potatoe salad, and candied yams - Barbeque Near Me - Hannibal, Missouri

We normally go to a different restaurant in Hannibal, but thought we'd try this one. We are glad we did! Everything we ordered was wonderful! The pork steak is huge, and seriously enough for 3 servings. All the sides were great-cole slaw, sweet potato, potato salad, green beans-all very delicious. We will be back! read more

Only stopped in once, while in the area, but thought the beef brisket was among the best bbq sandwich I've had in a long time. My wife had the pork bbq sandwich. We both had sides of slaw and beans. You order at the counter (like many bbq joints) and they bring it to your table. The two sauces provided were regular and hot. Wish they were closer, but such is not the case.... read more

Fantastic! Got the brisket sandwich and it was delicious. If you're passing through its a great stop.

This is OK BBQ. Ordered the brisket sandwich, it was served on a cheap quality bun and had 3 pieces of fat that measured no less than 1" square and at least 1/4" thick. Oh and it was cold... The baked beans were very good but the coleslaw was not so much. My wife had the pulled pork which she said was good same for the sweet potato. read more

Amazing BBQ, we come here every time we are in town, tons of food for the money, rock and roll playing and the chef does a mean Robert Plant. read more

Really enjoyed eating at Big Muddy this evening! I ordered the BBQ Nachos and WOW! All those flavors! The pork was tender and seasoned just right. The jalapeños added a nice kick and the baked beans mixed in were a great surprise. Topped off with cheese and sour cream it was a satisfying meal! Good price point too. Very friendly and prompt service. We will definitely stop again when we're passing through Hannibal! read more

Better BQ in Arkansas. We ordered the sampler. More than enough for 2. Good help

So the downtown location is now closed, although all maps and services still take you to that address. There is a sign on the door advising you that they now operate out of the Ayers Truck Stop. On 61. So we went. 1:30 on a sunny Sunday and the place was empty. The guy serving was very polite and helpful. There is not much worse than BBQ that is not being consumed quickly but against better instincts we both ordered the pulled pork. It looked indeed that it had been prepared fresh (some days before) and although an ample serving, and a fresh bun, it was awful. Flavorless. They offered two unmarked sauces on the table. Neither added any zest to the pasty pulled pork. The sides were unremarkable beens, slaw and Lays chips. They might survive because they are on the highway but I would not count on it. Fast food would have been better option. KFC is right across the street and Wendy's next door. read more

Big Muddy BBQ - Pulled pork. A lot of meat. A lot of "meh". - Barbeque Near Me - Hannibal, Missouri

It's always fun when you stumble across cool towns on your way driving across the country. We were headed towards Springfield, Illinois from Kansas City and immediately became aware of our surroundings. A small river town, called Hannibal, located on the east end of Missouri. As often as we were going out of our way for BBQ during our trip in cities like KC, Memphis, and Oklahoma City, we never thought that one of the best places we tried would be in Hannibal, Missouri. The service was amazing here. The guy who took our order informed us that they were out of pulled pork, but when we got our food they threw in some rib tips instead--and they were awesome! We ordered the meat sampler ($15), which came with a lot of food--brisket, ribs, and, now, rib tips. It also came with 2 sides. We got the yams and beans. I know I've probably said this about other places, but the beans here were the best I've ever had. They were packed with that St. Louis flavor I love so much. The yams were amazing as well. They weren't overly sweet. Usually places just pack their yams with sugars, but the flavor in these was more complex. The ribs were fantastic, either with or without the sauce--you choose, but either way you can't ever be wrong. The brisket went GREAT with the sauce. It was cooked to perfection and had a unique flavor. Almost like a really good ballpark frank--and I mean that in the best way possible. The sauce was tangy like a St. Louis-style, but even a tad sweeter--making it its own thing. The owner of Big Muddy came out after we ate and we talked with him for about 30 minutes. He was a really great guy! After a short while of talking to him, we felt like we'd known him for years. The brisket by the pound here was $18, but with the sides being so good, you might as well get the meat sampler. You'll get a TON of food! We were already talking about making a special trip back to Missouri and doing a whole day in Hannibal. And you know we're gonna be coming back to Big Muddy BBQ. read more

Had the Snack'n Basket. Plenty of food for a meal and to take some home. Great BBQ, customer service and music playing. Worth the stop on a road trip! read more

We ordered the side of ribs with 4 sides and a drink and the total was $27 Lucas was the cook (chef ) of the ribs and all of the sides and they were really good. The ribs were cooked perfectly ( a dry rub rib with the sauce served at the table and the sauce was a really nice sweet sauce that complimented the rub on the ribs) and I'm not a fan of potato salad...but that was really good potato salad. I let my sidekick have all of the slaw since it wasn't anything special and I thought the beans needed a little something extra , as for the sweet potato it was cooked nicely but the butter/brown sugar topping was prepared correctly but not allowed to let the brown sugar dissolve so you got a grainy sugar on top of a soft sweet potato (maybe that's an acquired taste) but overall it was really good and once again Lucas did a FANTASTIC job on the ribs. read more

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Honestly only came to this place because it was the only restaurant still making food past 8pm on Sunday (a good thing to remember if you're ever in Hannibal and need food...) However, I'm so happy we ended up here because everything was delicious! Some of the best BBQ I've had, you can tell they really put time and effort into seasoning all the meat and cooking it correctly. In addition to the outstanding food, it is a really neat place in general. It's totally no nonsense - you order at the counter from the small menu selection (it's BBQ meat, if you're not into that, go somewhere else), get your food delivered and head out. Furthermore, the staff was extremely friendly to us and I would recommend this place from that experience alone. Nicely done, Big Muddy! read more

Amazing pulled pork BBQ sammy, all sides are homemade. I had baked beans and potato salad. Would definitely stop again.

Just traveling through town and found Big Muddy BBQ right off the highway and had the best-ever BBQ. You don't want to miss this gem. Had great service too. Very friendly. Made you feel like family. read more