Our visit to Bobby Q in Mesa began a bit roughly - but TL;DR; the good news is some great staff turned the evening around! How a team reacts to problems tells me more about the place than just having a 3 or 4 star experience - this group showed experience, grace, and real concern. To start - if you want a booth, make sure you specify that when you put in your name - it changes the wait time. While we waited, we ordered Cokes from the bar, and Marquis gave a warm welcome and great service! Upon finally sliding into our booth, we found the seats hadn't been brushed off - and it was very crumb-y (pun intended) - we ended up using our napkins and then grabbing new sets from a nearby table. We also learned the Coke was FLAT and bitter - not great. However our server, Calvin, during that typical greeting and small talk actually invited us to share our concerns, asking us not to hold back and as a result went above and beyond to turn our experience around. An additional visit from Manager Josh followed, apologizing and genuinely seemed to want the the feedback as a tool for improvement and coaching for some new staff. From that point, everything was great! From getting replacement drinks, to sampling the pulled pork and brisket to tender ribs, and the good sized Cajun shrimp appetizer, the team truly redeemed the evening, and the apple cobbler (it's got a pastry top!) and cinnamon sugar donuts was a great close to the meal. Calvin and Josh gave a masterclass in how to turn a meh start into a memorable meal. We're looking forward to going back - next time with a booth request upfront! read more

Bobby Q - Mesa - Apple cobbler, with pastry top - New American Near Me - Mesa, Arizona

don't usually leave reviews, but I wanted to share a recent experience at Bobby Q's Mesa. I took my daughter there for her birthday with a party of six. We were seated quickly, which was a great start. Unfortunately, it took quite a while for our server to come over, and it seemed like she was really struggling to keep up with her tables. I understand that things can get busy, but it did affect the overall experience. The food is usually very good here, which is why this visit was disappointing. Everything came out cold, and my favorite Cajun shrimp looked like it had been sitting in water--it just wasn't up to the usual standard. I recently found out that this location is under different ownership, which may explain the change. Because of this experience, I'll likely be taking my family to Bobby Q's Phoenix in the future, even though it's a bit farther away. read more

We've ordered from Bobby Q's many times and have always enjoyed the food, but unfortunately this last experience was the absolute worst. A majority of our order was missing, and the few items we did receive were dry, overcooked, and the sides were completely cold. When I contacted the delivery driver, she told me she had already raised concerns at the restaurant before leaving. She said there were items missing that she went over with the server, but they sealed the bag and insisted everything was there--even though she said it clearly wasn't. When I called the restaurant, I spoke with a manager who told me my only options were to come pick up the missing items or file a refund request. After already dealing with missing food and poor quality, I was understandably frustrated and did raise my voice during that conversation. I went ahead and requested the refund. Later, I called back and spoke with another manager who informed me that my refund request had been denied because I yelled at the first manager. Denying a refund for missing food because a customer is upset about poor service is completely unacceptable. At that point I had no choice but to file a chargeback with my bank. It's incredibly disappointing because we've supported this business many times in the past, but after this experience I will not be returning. Being charged for food we never received and then denied a refund is beyond poor customer service. read more

Ahmazing!! Awesome food, awesome service! Dominque was amazing!! She literally was one of the best funny, attentive and gracious servers I have ever had!! I have never had a bad thing here EVER. The laid back fun mood of the restaurant always brings me back! read more

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Bobby Qs is a great place for higher quality BBQ experience. You can get standard BBQ items, Salads, Burgers, sandwiches and Steaks. There's something for everyone here and the food is great. Also the service from DJ was top notch. He was very attentive and helpful for our dinner experience. Just a tip, if you have a group of 4-6, order the Hog Heaven. More than enough food for the group and keeping it easy for everyone. Great place for BBQ! read more

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Came here for lunch and was pleasantly surprised. Salad tasted fresh. Service was good. Loved the donuts! read more

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No air conditioning. It's been broken 3 weeks according to staff. They are trying to get by with portable evap coolers but it's not enough. I was uncomfortable my entire meal, and especially when the hot food arrived. The staff also tells me they are uncomfortable. Hopefully this review will motivate management to make this eating and working environment better for all. Food is always good to very good. This time also good. Lastly, was told I couldn't have a lime for my beer because the bartender already threw them out. It was right at closing time though. My advice would be to call host/hostess and ask how the AC is working before you go. read more

Great vibe, service and food. From the moment we got to the restaurant we felt the place was in tune with everything. Great waiter and engagement, which always paves the way for a positive experience. Everyone in our party, 10 of us, had great meal experiences as well and very good drinks, that were interesting as well as flavorful. Great find! read more

I decided to give this restaurant another chance after having a terrible experience at their Thanksgiving brunch--it was honestly the worst Thanksgiving meal I've ever had. I've been attending barbecues for many years at their location on 27th Ave, and that one has always been the best, even though the prices have gone up and the portions have gotten smaller. Unfortunately, this location was a big disappointment. I'm giving it one star only because the service was okay. The food, however, was absolutely horrible. The ribs tasted like they had been sitting out--cold, crusty, and even slightly rotten. The mashed potatoes were awful, and the vegetables were completely soggy. Sadly, that's it for me with this restaurant. read more

Closer to a 4.5 because Crystal was awesome and there are many things to like about Bobby Q's. The place looks great and has a fun, energetic (but welcoming) vibe - like a bbq place should have. Sat at the bar to avoid any wait and it was a great choice because Crystal took excellent care of us. Ordered the "Whole Hog" and got to try different meats and sides. The mashed potatoes with peppered gravy were a hit, and the brisket was tender. Also enjoyed the pulled chicken and beef ribs. Overall good food - definitely get the mash! Also ordered drinks and those were terrific! Smoked old fashioned and Blood Orange Margarita - both excellent. The Blackberry Smash was delicious, too. read more

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Great service, best barbecue, not a steak house. $52 boneless steak. I've had really good barbecue experiences here. read more

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This was my second time visiting Bobby Q, first time for the Mesa location. The staff right away were so sweet and funny. You really have amazing staff, great group of people. My party got a ton of food to share and for three of us it left us with plenty to take home. Everything was delicious! I was really impressed with the smoke flavor and portion sizes. The complimentary cornbread and dessert donuts are a great addition to the meal as well. I also loved the interior design, soft calm lighting. I will be visiting here again with the family. read more

Bobby Q - Mesa - Bar - New American Near Me - Mesa, Arizona

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Came here for dinner and was glad we had reservations. There were quite a few people waiting for tables, and there is not a lot of space to wait. This place has a great atmosphere--very rustic, with lots of reclaimed wood and exposed brick. If you take a walk around the bar, you can see how big this place is. One big complaint we had was the drink menu. It's had nice colorful pictures of each cocktail, but absolutely no description of the cocktails. That would be great if we were only in an Instagram world, but we actually like to choose our cocktails by what's in them, and more importantly what's NOT in them. I love mezcal, and hubby hates it. Hubby loves whiskey, and I hate it. But there was no way to know the ingredients. We asked the server if there was a menu that listed what was in each drink. She said no and I asked how are we supposed to know what's in the drink? She said she knows them all and we would have to ask her. She really did know them all, but we only asked for a couple because we didn't want her standing there giving us the rundown of 20 cocktails. I'm not sure why they would do it this way, but it seems like a really bad thing. I really love the cornbread and butter that every table gets. So happy to see our server bring us the basket! Hubby got the brisket salad and I got to pecanha steak with chimichurri, mashed potatoes and pecan coleslaw. I loved every single thing about my meal. The chimichurri on the pecanha steak was delicious! On the other hand, hubby said that his brisket did not have much flavor and that it was just okay. Of course at the end of the meal we got a little bag of the signature cinnamon sugar donuts! That's always a treat! We had a nice time and I really liked my dinner, but they seriously need to think about a different cocktail menu. read more

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We had so much fun here for my mom's birthday. They had to have little portable AC units nearby to keep the temperature comfortable, but it didn't bother us. And the bar has a pretty nasty smell, so as long as you're sitting away from it, you're good. Super fun decor and ample seating. Our server was great, and all of our food was delicious. The drink menu is super fun too with drinks coming in funny-shaped glasses and whatnot. read more

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Great food, better service! Calvin was the man! I highly recommend Bobby Qi's. The baby backs were tender and delicious and the Mac and cheese was divine. read more

First time ever going here. I got the chicken fried chicken, which was phenomenal. I loved it. It was nice and buttery tasting. The gravy was perfect. The mashed potatoes were awesome. I also heard they have donuts here. I didn't get the trim. The machine was down, but I heard they're phenomenal. The service was good. The waitress made sure we had a food on time. I had her drinks we filled she was very knowledgeable about the menu. The ambience was good. We sat by the bar, which was decently quiet, not a whole lot of people in there at the time, but you could hear a little music in the background, which was perfect. we could still carry on a conversation at the house happen to Repeat or hear extra hard read more

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Food is amazing, large portions so make sure you're hungry for sure. Anthony served us and he was awesome, very attentive and friendly. Highly recommend read more

We've been coming here for years, hosted a big Birthday party here and numerous other special occasions. This time, disappointed. Sat a a table that was rocky. Moved to another table which was okay. While we were there, no one fixed the rocker. We usually order the Hog Heaven, for the 2 of us, knowing we will be taking lots of tasty leftovers home. Received our meals, and felt something different about the food. We got that feeling a couple of months ago, but just thought it was a bad day. Now, I'm wondering if they have changed their meat supplier. Ribs were not as good as on previous visits. Brisket not as tasty. I stopped getting their beef ribs, my personal favorite because last time they were 1/2 size, tough and grisly Portions seem smaller and less delicious. Have talked to other people who loved this place and agreed with me. Quality has declined. This used to be one of top 3 choices in the area, now in no hurry to return. read more

I am not really a fan of BBQ places so when my husband said let's go, I was like, "meh". I was more than thrilled with the food and the service. Our server, Michael, was so great with being attentive and offering recommendations. The manager came to check on us during our meal which was so nice. The food was amazing and when we got our check they gave us fresh mini donuts in a bag to take with us. We will definitely be back again. read more

Bobby Q - Mesa - Q-ROLLS Stuffed with smoked prime beef brisket, served with chipotle ranch. - New American Near Me - Mesa, Arizona

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Good food & exceptional service. Shabby chic interiors and the attention to lighting was well thought out. read more

Bobby Q - Mesa - Three meat Combo - New American Near Me - Mesa, Arizona

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Got to say that a good restaurant always has staff that seek to please you and this place shows that effort at the entrance and the exit. The atmosphere is elegant and tasteful, great place to bring a date or the boss lady. I came for the BBQ but didn't know they served fried chicken so that's what I led with. I did try to add a beef bone but at 12:30 they were already out... I instead added some pulled pork and some brisket. The two sides were roasted jalapeños which were under cooked and needed salt and Mac n cheese which were the best I've had so far at a local BBQ joint. It was super creamy and super cheesy with some very flavorful browned cheddar cheese on top, magnificent... the fried chicken was a lite medium crust that had a lite to medium herbal flavor. The meat was well penetrated with the 24 hour marinade, super moist. I would rate the chicken as a 4 out of 5. It was pleasant but an herbal crust blocks that caramelized fried chicken flavor. The pulled pork did have a lite smokiness to it but felt a touch dry. It was sent out with a smear of sauce on top, sin number 1... The brisket was a 5 oz portion. It was nice and tender but had very little smoke flavor to it. I couldn't tell if there was a pink ring due that it also was sent out with sauce on it but I'm sure it did, sin number 2...!!! My friend had the brisket and ribs. His opinion about the brisket was the same and commented that the ribs had little flavor and was overcooked, the bone literally disintegrated in his hands. We both rated the BBQ altogether a 3 out of 5. I gave this review a 4 because the Mac n cheese and chicken raised the total score. No one should ever order brisket and receive it pre-sauced...ever!!! I'll still come back though... read more

Bobby Q - Mesa - New American Near Me - Mesa, Arizona

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I dined here with two friends and one of the meals was great. The other meals were below average, especially at 50 to 60 apiece. Service was slow and the waiter appeared to be unconcerned,Actually maybe unconciois . Looked like he was relaxed....really relaxed. Other options around. Donuts fastest old. read more

I'm not from AZ, and was here visiting friends. Luckily, we found this place through Yelp and we're glad we did. This place has a lot of character and the food was delish. Servers here are super friendly and welcoming. Only sad thing is we don't live in the state. There was a bit of a wait so we decided to sit and eat at the bar area. No waiting. We ordered their Whole Hog Heaven meal, which was good for 3-4 people. With the two of us, we definitely had leftovers. We tried various bbq meats, with the beef ribs being my favorite. The meal also comes with three choices of sides. We got the pecan Cole slaw, loaded mash potatoes, and ranch style bbq beans. All of them were extremely good. Couldn't even pick a favorite among the side items. We also enjoyed a few cocktails, and the bartenders know how to mix drinks. They did my smoked old fashioned perfectly. Oh, and besides the excellent complimentary corn bread, they also serve you freshly made cinnamon donuts for dessert. I'll definitely come back here if I'm ever in Mesa AZ again. read more

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The food was fantastic. The service was amazing that the best server ever Sara the food was so big. I probably have two more dinners with all the extras. The ambiance the music and the look was fantastic. Everything floats so perfectly. The scene the lighting was amazing. Everything about this restaurant was fantastic. This is a one in 1 million Barbecue Place and I am coming back soon read more

Bobby Q - Mesa - Bar area - New American Near Me - Mesa, Arizona

Unfortunately, I found Bobby Q to be a bit overpriced, and the brisket was pretty dry, which was disappointing since that's what I was most looking forward to at a BBQ restaurant. On the bright side, the complimentary cornbread and donuts were both really good -- honestly, those ended up being our favorite part of the meal. Service was nice, quick, and very courteous, but overall the food just didn't live up to expectations. Probably wouldn't visit again. read more

Bobby Q - Mesa - Beef Brisket sandwich - New American Near Me - Mesa, Arizona

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Bobby Q is a my father's favorite BBQ spot. Food wise, it is decent and price is reasonable. They give you free doughnut holes and cornbread as well so you can get very full easily. Decor is feels rustic, dark interior. The employees and our server were all super friendly and ensured our family was taken care of. The nachos are good but is large! We didn't even finish it and there were 6 of us. The rotisserie chicken was nicely cooked but a bit salty. read more

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Hubby & I had dinner here last night. We got there a little before 5:00. We were greeted & seated right away. Our server came to our table promptly. We ordered are usual waters, beer & sangria. the sangria was raspberry sangria. It was good, but was a light pour. The drinks came in a timely manner. We ordered the whole hog. You get your ch of 2 rib slaps, 2 other meats & 3 sides. It also comes with cornbread & doughnuts. We ordered double baby back ribs, brisket & sausage. For our sides we got Mac n cheese, ranch beans & potato salad. The ribs were fall off the bone just like we like. They were tender & moist. They were however fatty. The brisket was lean, tender & moist. I didn't try the sausage, but hubby said it was okay. The Mac n cheese was excellent! The ranch beans weren't very good. I didn't care for the potato sala. I prefer mine with mustard in it or more flavor. The cornbread was good. So were the donuts. We were a little disappointed with the service because one of our biggest pet peeves is to have our finished dishes left on the table. He did finally take some away, but not all of them. We will be back, but we won't get the sausage, beans or potato salad again. read more

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I'm from Cali, so I don't play about my food... but Bobby Q really did that. My son and I went while we were in Arizona and we were seriously impressed. I ordered the ribs and brisket -- and both were SO good. The brisket was juicy and flavorful, not dry at all. The ribs were tender and seasoned perfectly. Like actually fall-apart good. And the cornbread? So nice. Soft, slightly sweet, just the right texture. I could've eaten that by itself. Service was unbeatable -- friendly, attentive, just good energy all around. Portion sizes were perfect too. And don't even get me started on the donut dessert. Dangerous. Honestly, best BBQ I've ever had. I'm lowkey mad I didn't go back again before flying home. Arizona showed up with this one. read more

My group of 5 absolutely loved our experience tonight at the Mesa, AZ Bobby Q. The waiter was very communicative and went above and beyond for our group. He was very attentive and we really appreciate that! My favorite item of the night was the Texas Twinkies. I was served a platter with creamy sauce and bbq sauce for dipping the 4 jumbo jalepenos stuffed with cream cheese and brisket. These little armadillo egg looking things were completely wrapped in bacon. I don't tolerate heat too well, but these gourmet jalepeno poppers didn't feel too spicy at all! We tried the Beef Ribs and The Pork Ribs, which were fall off the bone tender. The string fries were perfectly cooked and seasoned. The mashed potatoes were delicious and buttery. The baked potato came loaded. My group ordered the Mezcal Ofrenda cocktail which is served with a dazzling flame, and black salt rim. My group did describe this drink as "earthy", possibly due to the mezcal and activated charcoal in this drink - so fair warning! I personally tried the Blackberry Cocktail and it was deliciously sweet with a stem of fresh blackberry and Raspberry. 10/10 all around. Thank you and we will definitely be back to this great bbq restaurant when we visit Phoenix or Arizona' read more

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Had a great evening. Drinks took a little longer than expected but Calvin kept us Informed and apologized. management apologized for the wait also. The acknowledgment was appreciated. Calvin did great by being honest and communicative, saving our date night l. read more

This restaurant has good food, but it's hot as hell. It is sweltering in here and the staff are all sweating. I made it to go order before. I realize that the whole restaurant was hot. Don't go here in the summer. In fact, if they are that awful to their help, don't go here at all. read more

Excellent food and customer service!! Calvin is the man! Very charismatic, kind, and professional. Thank you and Kerry for hooking up the Q rolls!! read more

Bobby Q - Mesa - Three Meat Combo - Brisket, Pork, Ribs - New American Near Me - Mesa, Arizona

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Had dinner here a couple Fridays ago and we had a pretty good time. We did not have a reservation so there was a little wait for a table. Once we were seated we were given menus and time to look over them. We were a party of 4 so we decided to get the Hog platter, a potato soup, and a side of chicken wings. For the sides we got corn, mashed potatoes with gravy, and mac and cheese. The corn bread was brought almost immediately and it was nicely warmed up. Not too long after, our potato soup came out and mmmm this soup was delicious. It was hot and very flavorful - it was also a pretty big bowl. Next came the wings, sides, and platter. My niece is obsessed with the chicken wings so she dug in right away. The wings were not dipped into the sauce which we thought was nice. I believe she was given BBQ and buffalo on the side to dip them into. The platter was the star of the night... This thing is huge. We ate almost half of it and took the rest home. All the meats were flavorful and juicy. The sausage in my opinion could've been cooked a little longer as it didn't taste fully cooked - next day we threw it into the air fryer and it was 1000x better. The corn had too much of a charred burnt flavor so it wasn't our favorite. Everything else was good. We wanted donuts for dessert but it was unfortunate that the machine was down :( Service was good. Our server was really busy but did a good job checking on us throughout our meal. read more

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Great bbq at a reasonable price. The service is pretty speedy and really kind. The restaurant is classy and has a nice atmosphere. The food was really delicious I had some fantastic ribs and brisket. They also give you free corn bread and donut holes. Definitely recommend this for a nice night out. read more

Amazing place I went with my mom and her boyfriend, good food I ate a brisket and it was delicious I would come here again and again and the design of this restaurant was top notch and our waiter was super nice and chill the only problem I had is that there were only TV's in the bar room but other than that very good place. read more

The food was amazing. I will literally dream of this entire meal for years. The cornbread served at the beginning was awesome. The entire meal was amazing. And our server Calvin was OUTSTANDING. So attentive, so helpful, and so friendly. The restaurant itself was super awesome inside and out. Will 100% come back. read more

Bobby Q - Mesa - 3 meat combo - Texas beef ribs, baby back ribs, brisket, mac & cheese, fries & potato salad. - New American Near Me - Mesa, Arizona

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2 Stars because the bartender was great. Second time we are here, wasn't a fan first time. Compared to other BBQ places the food doesn't taste great and second time I'm getting luke warm food. The brisket on the Chile Relleno was dry and seriously salty, the plate was drowning in sauce. To top it off, the guy that refilled the ice bin dropped the scoop on the floor, picked it up and kept going....idk idk The place is full so it seems to have fans. I guess by the end of the day you need to go and try for yourself. Maybe this style bbq is just not my cup of tea. read more

Bobby Q - Mesa - New American Near Me - Mesa, Arizona

Date night at Bobby Q's! Had a great experience per usual, Sara has taken care of us our past 2 visits and is always amazing and kind! She's very knowledgeable on all the menu and drink menu. I have a gluten sensitivity and always ensures that plates have no cross contamination. read more

Bobby Q - Mesa - Jamakin me crazy - New American Near Me - Mesa, Arizona

Amazing tasting food, LOTS of food, and superb attention from Anthony! Will definitely be back!

We went to AZ on vacation. Being from Chicago there's such a variety of food and cuisine that we could choose from but since we were in Arizona, we wanted something a little different. My husband and I were looking for a barbecue restaurant and this was an immediate hit when we sat down. Bobby Q's had some of the best reviews & came highly recommended online. Drove a little out of the way, but it was worth it!!! Still to this day (a month later) we're still talking about how wonderful the meal was. Hopefully, we'll be Arizona again. This was definitely a highlight to our trip. The manager was also coming up to see how we were doing and it's so nice that restaurants care about their patrons enough to come over and check on their tables. We will definitely return! read more

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