I had heard plenty of great things about Boarhog's and finally got the chance to give it a try. I got the combo plate with brisket and smoked wings and for my sides I got the mac & cheese and the potato salad along with a piece of texas toast. The brisket was phenomenal. It was extremely tender and melts in your mouth! You don't need a knife because it falls apart on its own and it was seasoned to perfection. The smoked wings were delicious as well and paired perfectly with the white sauce. The mac wasn't the greatest but I enjoyed the potato salad. The Texas toast was a great addition and was perfect for creating a little bbq sandwich. My total came out to around $32 which I felt was a bit pricey when I had paid but after getting my plate I realized how large the portions were which totally justified the cost. At most BBQ restaurants I usually finish all my food but here I had left overs so I basically got 2 meals out of the one plate. Another thing I liked is that they have a variety of sauces and they aren't stingy with them. Overall this is a great spot with friendly staff that provides wonderful service. The food is delicious and the restaurant is clean and well decorated. I will definitely be back! I was told that Boarhog's is the best BBQ in Huntsville and I can now confirm that as true! read more

Boarhog's Barbeque - Brisket, Smoked Wings, Mac & Cheese, Potato Salad - American Near Me - Huntsville, Alabama

I've been on Boarhog's kick lately. Decided to try their catfish during my most recent visit for lunch. I had the vinegar slaw and baked beans as my side. The fish was fresh, seasoned well and cooked crispy like I requested it. I love their vinegar slaw and the baked beans were good. Not going to lie, I was a bit shocked how small the pieces of fish were considering generous portions of other foods I've tried here. I ordered the 3 piece, thinking I'd have a little leftover for dinner, but nah. Lol. It IS enough for a lunch portion, though. Their loaded nachos are still my favorite thing to eat here! read more

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This is a must go to in Huntsville! Portions are large and the food is outstanding. This is the best Alabama White Sauce around. Service is friendly and fast. TVs are everywhere in the place with news, travel or sports depending on your preference. Highly recommend!! read more

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gave them a review couple years ago and its the same review as this time but next time they go to a 4 star if they dont work on it. everything is a 5 star except their hot sauce is not hot....they need to go to whitts or lawlers to see what a good hot sauce taste like. even a texas pete or any store shelf hot sauce is better. read more

Super crowded on a Friday night, line out the door (which is a good sign)! Despite being busy food came out fast and staff was friendly/helpful with the menu. Large area to sit and enjoy your meal. They call your name over intercom to walk up to get your food. Comes out on baskets/trays that you take to dispose as you walk out. They have brews and normal soda/tea options. They have sauces to choose from including: bbq (thin sauce for my liking), spicy buffalo, bbq buffalo, etc. they also have Alabama white bbq sauce Ordered Pulled pork plate - husband said just average pulled pork Rib plate - bone fell right out, every bite was tender & juicy with loads of flavor Pulled pork sandwich Brisket sandwich (delicious, may be the best brisket in town) Smoked chicken plate *Tip* sandwiches come in small and large, pictured is the small Sides tried: Fried squash (extra cost) watery, minimal flavor - will not order again Hash brown casserole - WOW, amazing Vinegar slaw - delicious Mac n cheese - just average Hushpuppy - has a kick, get several with one order. I've had better Overall, would love to come back for breakfast, or to try their wings or nachos (huge serving)! Great bbq spot in HSV read more

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Brisket was hot and flavorful, right amount of fat and a huge portion. Sides could be a little bigger, Mac and cheese is to die for and so is the potato salad. Everything was fresh and a good portion of meat for your money. These guys know what is up!! Will definitely be back! read more

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We had a great experience at Boarhog's BBQ. Everything we ordered was outstanding, hot, and clearly made with care. We had the pulled chicken sandwich, noting the portion options (5 oz small and 8 oz large). The small was very generous and more than satisfying. We paired it with a side of onion rings, which were cooked perfectly. The white sauce was excellent, and the vinegar-based BBQ sauces were thin and authentic classic Alabama-style BBQ. I ordered the pulled pork sandwich basket with a side salad, and it was excellent. The pork was served hot (not just warm), clean, not fatty, and very moist. The lightly toasted bun added great texture and pulled everything together. The kids had chicken tenders and fries, and everything came out fresh, hot, and delicious. The staff really stood out, friendly, welcoming, and happy to explain the food and sauces. You can tell they care about both their food and their customers. Overall, Boarhog's BBQ offers generous portions, authentic flavors, and great service. Highly recommended, and we'll definitely be back. read more

Boarhog's BBQ is an absolute gem! From the moment we walked in, we were greeted with warm smiles and top-notch customer service that made us feel right at home. The staff went above and beyond to ensure our dining experience was perfect. And the food--wow! Every bite was a flavor explosion. The BBQ was cooked to perfection, with tender, juicy meats that were packed with smoky goodness. The brisket sandwich was delicious and not Smokey in flavor at all. The loaded baked potato was amazing then topped easily with a pound of pulled pork. The meats were so tender and flavorful. The bbq sauce was nice and vinegary and added the right amount of flavor on top. The sides were equally delicious, complementing the main dishes perfectly. The baked beans were sweet and tangy. The Mac and cheese definitely needed more cheese or perhaps we got some from the end of the tray. Their sweet tea was easily some of the best in the area. You can tell they take great pride in what they serve. I loved all of their wall decor with named hogs and quirky signs. If you're looking for incredible BBQ with excellent service, Boarhog's BBQ is the place to go. We'll definitely be back! read more

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Very good food and kind service. Love the tea. Menu hold many desirable items and a good variety of choices. Good sit down area inside for family and friends. read more

the meat on the ribs is so tender, it falls off the bone if you just shake the plate. flavor is ridiculous!!! bbq chicken w white sauce is unreal too!!! read more

The atmosphere was really nice and it was set up for big families or friends. The service was great and the food was really good and they give you plenty of food. My wife and I liked it so much that we ended up getting some food to go also. I forgot to take a picture of the sandwich but I did take pictures of the rest. read more

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We were excited to try this place, as I was told it was the best BBQ in the Huntsville area. Y'all. No. Now, I will give them this: service is on point, the place is clean, and there are ample tables and parking. For the food, here's what I/we tried: Pulled chicken: just no. It was just overwhelmingly sweet and dry. Brisket: overly fatty, but not awful. Pulled pork: serviceable. Fried okra: good! Too small of a size for an upcharge, but woot? Onion rings: decent! Again, how dare you charge us this much for like 5 onion rings but okay! Potato salad: good lord, how do you mess up potato salad like this? It tasted like baked potatoes mixed with sugar and mayo. Baked beans: the sweetest, most toothachingly awful things I've ever tried. I didn't get past one bite. Hashbrown casserole: came to us cold (seriously?) but is your usual you can google recipe. White sauce: might as well have been mayo and sugar mixed together--c'mon guys, put some vinegar in there. Texas toast: also cold. Overall, this was not a great experience. I get that it's a small joint, but they really need to fix the whole "get sauces in small cups, put trays here, put trash there," etc. as it's confusing and no one who hasn't been there knows where to go. Also, the food just wasn't great. I like that the staff is lovely and I'm sure that they may have food that is appealing to some but, as someone who does not want diabetes, this didn't do it for me. I was actually embarassed that we brought my mother here telling her it was great and even more embarassed that we served my father this food at his rehab facility. Now I know why he prefers the hospital food. Take from what what you will. read more

I'm sorry; this is a long review.  Bottom line: food is OK, price is kinda steep for portion size on some dishes, restaurant is awkward. Detailed review:  Tried this place after church on Sunday afternoon.  Almost no wait when we got there around 1145 but it got super busy round noon after we got our food. There are a lot of logistical issues at this place - stuff that usually goes smoothly at other places that doesn't seem to work right here. They have a giant TV with the menu but it was difficult to read for both my wife and kid (it was a little blurry for me but I could make it out OK).  Not sure if it's the resolution of the image or the Vizio TV).  If you have trouble seeing it they've got paper menus at the front.  The ordering area/front counter can get kind of congested - the drink machine and the BBQ sauce (one bottle for the entire restaurant to share, don't take it to your table) is located - there is usually a knot of people as people stand in line to place their order, people come from across the room to pick up food when it's called and people standing in line to get a refill or sauce. They serve all the food on metal plates and put them on big black trays.   Going off the half printed, half hand written signs on the wall, they would like you to return the trays and plates to a cart... which is right by the front door.  This requires you to lug your dirty dishes down the same hallway where everyone is standing in line to order and jump in front of people who are just entering the store.  Normally, when restaurants want you stack plates and trays, they use a wax paper liner on the plate so it is easy to slide your food trash into the garbage.  This place doesn't do that so you're trying to push a bunch of ketchup, baked beans and BBQ into the trash and not make a mess.  It is not optimal.  I don't mind bussing tables but this was not a well conceived operation.  There are three exits - one is the front door by the trash, one is in the main dining room but is partially obstructed by a table and chairs and doesn't get used and the other is  through the line of people waiting to order and looks more like an employee/delivery driver entrance.  This place could really use a Lean Six Sigma consultation or some fung shui tuneup. Food was OK.  I ordered a $17 brisket plate and received the most fat I've ever gotten in a brisket order.  I think about 40% of the plate was fat.  The sides were very small - I got potato salad and baked beans.  The beans were good, potatoes salad was very dry and seemed like too much mayo (which sounds contradictory but welp that's the way it was).  French fries were considered a premium side (which is weird, because they're usually cheap and the default) with a $1 upcharge if you are so inclined.  The Texas toast was delicious and one of the better I've had. BBQ sauce was vinegar based - I lived in NC for quite a while so I'm used to vinegar based BBQ sauce.  This one had quite a tang but was good.  They also had a spicy Buffalo sauce that was OK. Kids meals seemed decent.  Oldest kid liked her pulled pork sandwich with chips (a large bag of chips was a plus) and the younger one liked her chicken tenders and fries.  I thought the chicken tenders weren't overcooked, but not a lot of seasoning there. Wife got a pulled pork sandwich combo and though the sandwich was huge even though she got the small version.  She didn't like her squash but that's why you should never order fried squash :D. They have a Pepsi fountain and beer is also available. Ambiance is OK and plenty of seating to handle the crowds. No risk of this place going under -- very popular with the locals. Employees were nice enough from my interactions with them. $48 for a family of four with two drinks and two waters.  Not bad for BBQ but not the best I've had.  I feel like this place is definitely a resto with a learning curve- could be a lot better if you know what to order and management fixes some things. I'll try it again! read more

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Interesting food and the potato was huge! BBQ was good and the sauces were amazing. The drive is a bit coming from 65 but it was worth it. Place was packed. read more

Our favorite BBQ near our house. The ribs are amazing and the service is impeccable... you won't be disappointed!

Friday Pinto Beans are on the menu. If you like Beans and Green's I suggest trying them. Very good

So delicious!! We got a combo plate to share between two people and it was more than enough food. Brisket, ribs, coleslaw (mayo!!) and hash brown casserole (I thought this was alright - really soft and I wish it had more texture). The meat is DELICIOUS and juicy; highly recommend. Get the Alabama white sauce - tart and creamy. Texas toast is nice and thicccc and buttered. We got here 5 minutes before opening and it was a short wait, but when we left 30 minutes later, there was a huge line of 10-15 people! Plan accordingly. read more

Loved it and cannot wait to come back. I definitely recommend this place. The wings were smoked, crispy, and fantastic. One of the best chicken potatoes. Didn't have white sauce with it and not sure if they have it. But give me Big Bob Gibson's white sauce on this potato and I guarantee it will be great. People were nice and food was quick. The dining room had plenty of chairs and a room next door. I want to try everything on the menu read more

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My parents live nearby, so I've passed this restaurant countless times and hadn't tried it. That recently changed when I finally ordered a to-go meal for me and my parents one Saturday. I went inside to place my 3 orders, and it probably took no more than 15 minutes for all of the food to be prepared. There are plenty of space on the benches to wait for the food and there plenty of tables available for small and large parties. I ordered the brisket stuffed potato. It was stacked full of meat and no piece was wasted! It was delicious, and definitely high on my list of stuffed potatoes. Definitely would recommend this great, local business. read more

Boarhog's Barbeque - Brisket stuffed potatoe - American Near Me - Huntsville, Alabama

I was in the Huntsville, AL area and wanted some Southern barbecue! I consulted Yelp as I usually do and found Boarhog's Barbecue not only close but highly recommended. It is sort of a dive, you order from a window, get your own drinks and find a spot to land in either a booth or one of the long "community" tables. After a little wait, your food is freshly made and ready for pickup. I say all of this not as a criticism but just to warn unsuspecting customers that this is not a white tablecloth type of restaurant. But the staff is very friendly and helpful and makes you feel like you belong there. As to the food, I just tried the large pork sandwich and fries. The sandwich comes with vinegar based coleslaw to use as a topping. Their signature sauce is also thin and vinegar based. The meat itself was tender and moist but not overpowering with smoke. All of those elements make the perfect barbecue in my book but may not be everyone's cup of tea. The fries were very good but not the best I ever had. But given the recommendations for this restaurant, I think their food satisfies many palates. It sure did mine! I highly recommend Boarhog's Barbeque! You won't be disappointed. read more

Food tasted good. But get there early or they run out of certain foods. Stand in line ordering. Self Seating.

Best brisket in the Tennessee Valley! Every time I bring a new friend here, they proclaim it their new favorite smokehouse in the area! The service is always friendly and happy. The restaurant is always clean and well cared for so that the guests will have the best experience possible! So glad to have e SOMETHING over Chapman mountain that we can call our own and be proud of! read more

I really appreciate a barbecue place that give you large portions... enough for leftovers!! This is the place. The food is amazing with a large variety of items on the , EVERYTHING I mean everything is good! The staff is very friendly and accommodating. The prices are very reasonable for what you get you. This is a must try!! read more

Service was top-notch. Ambiance was good but the food was fantastic. I love barbecue you don't have to add sauce to. This did not disappoint!!! read more

Never disappoints! When vivisting hsv I always make a point to head out 72E towards Gurley, JUST for the potato Technically it's NOT "just a potato". It's a $12 too big to eat make it a 3-meal extravaganza! I keep wanting to try somethin else, but that durn potato just calls my name every time! Chicken or brisket: you can't go wrong. Moist and seasoned. Heaps upon heaps of meat, it can't be good to put all that in your belly in one sittin! (I try. But never can!) You won't be disappointed. And I've never had them put less meat...in all the years I've been stopping through: no matter that they are in a nice sized restaurant or have to pay more workers or higher overhead to be away from the gas station. They dont cinch on the helping! Now THATS a tater! read more

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Gotta update, I was back a few weeks ago and had the smoked wings. Last minute I took the "flash fry option" and they got a little crispy. Still very very good. I returned again last week and someone had told me to "try to cheeseburger", the only thing I can really say about that is WOW! It's a winner! P.S. my guys don't play, We all got in the clean plate club. Until next time... read more

Boarhog's Barbeque - Half smoked chicken, smoked wings, cheeseburgers & hamburger-steak w/sides. - American Near Me - Huntsville, Alabama

Maybe the best bbq pork sandwich I have ever had. The small sandwich is pretty big and only $6 with tax. read more

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Great place to eat large portions highly recommend the catfish. Fast service and a great environment.

First of all, the service is great and the girls are helpful and chatty! Great atmosphere for a BBQ restaurant and the locals definitely support it. The food was unbelievable...the bbq sauce should definitely be bottled and sold!! I came late in the day and they were out of chicken and ribs.....I don't have a problem with that! It means you aren't getting microwaved food. The brisket and pulled pork were fantastic!!! The Mac-n-cheese....I could eat a plate full of it.... The meat portions were good sized, but I'm still craving more Mac-n-cheese! I'll definitely be back for the ribs! read more

Boarhog's Barbeque - Combo plate: pulled pork/brisket/mac-n-cheese/slaw - American Near Me - Huntsville, Alabama

Loved their brisket nachos & chicken wings. Went on a Friday night & it was quite busy but it wasn't long till we had our food. I would definitely go back again! read more

Customer service is on point. I have never had a bad meal here. I usually grab to go but great place to watch a game if you have time.

We stopped over in Huntsville and decided to try a local joint! Glad we did, too. This is the place to be, the line was non-stop out the door. The line moved but seating seemed sparse or a lot of people took their food to go. We came in at the right time and got seating for 6. I had the pulled chicken baked potato loaded, while husband had the brisket baked potato loaded. Definitely good brisket for being outside of Texas. It was a little fatty but the flavor was solid. Chicken was flavorful and not salty, would definitely get it again. Both potatoes were swimming in butter - so that could have been adjusted but didn't take away from the meal. Did I say the potatoes were stuffed with meat?!! So much meat!! Kids both had chicken tenders and fries - a little spice and could be a little juicier but the flavor was good. We were a little disappointed in the fries but we are foodies apparently!! We all had a side salad and wanted more, it was a small cup. (No green beans, no collards, or mustards). Family style seating, clear your own place, and everyone was super friendly. We also had two guests with us on the carnivore diet- they had ribs, hamburger patty, and brisket. They loved it and took their leftovers back to the hotel for breakfast the next day. read more

Located outside of Northern Huntsville off of Hwy 72 in seemingly nowhere, Boarhog's serves great BBQ at affordable prices, humongous servings, and they honor Veterans' service with a discount! I was visiting an old Army buddy and he drove - if he did not drive, there is no way I would be able to find the place. Do not judge Boarhog by the simply decorated décor (with boar hogs mounted) with the ambiance of a diner because the BBQ (and food) and friendly service more than makes up for it. I ordered the pulled pork sandwich with cole slaw, my buddy ordered a sliced, fried, pulled chicken plate with cheese - sort of like a nachos with a potato instead of chips; and we ordered for take-out the catfish plate and pulled chicken plate (with Alabama white sauce) and fried okra. All were awesome, tasty, juicy, and portions humongous. If dining in, beer is available - draft (Bud, Bud Lite, Shock Top, and Ultra), cans (similar selection + one or two additional options). The popularity of the place was evident as we were dining (late lunch about 1400/2pm), a line formed for folks to order their BBQ. If in Huntsville, it's worth driving and checking out Boarhog's read more

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Great spot for BBQ! The food was delish and the service was friendly and quick. The menu has all the classics. And the chicken salad was "the best I've ever had". The booths were comfy and they had plenty of family style table seating in the center area. read more

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This spot blew my mind. From the smells to the flavors. It's it divey, yes. Does it need a bit more ambience updating, maybe. BUT...it certainly doesn't need anyone to touch the menu. Clearly it's why this place is so popular. AND...it's so friendly. Can't wait to come back to try more yummy stuff. Please please don't change anything until then...we'll, unless you wanna reupholster the booths. ; ) read more

Boarhog's Barbeque - Loaded potato, buried in brisket, cheese, bacon, sour cream and butter. - American Near Me - Huntsville, Alabama

Very good brisket, nice size portions, friendly service This is the real deal. Does get busy at times but that is because it is that good. Locally owned. Go by and support them. They also support the area schools read more

Can't get better food and lots of it. Portions are enough to sink a ship. They'll do major damage to your appetite.

Amazing BBQ, service was great, very friendly and patient/helpful with the first timers. Ambiance....... It's a North Alabama BBQ Joint ambiance? Family friendly and really worth the stop and seriously some amazing BBQ. read more

I love BBQ. Boarhogs had the best ribs and brisket I've ever had. I hate to head home to Lancaster, PA now. Even the sides and spicy hush puppies were excellent. read more

Excellent sandwiches and Brunswick stew! Friend brought it me and it was wonderful! Need to make a trip back soon.