I took a trip out to West Virginia yesterday to film a castle with my drone. When I arrived I found there was no suitable place to take off. I came across Bob's Big Beef and Barbeque, so instead of letting the trip go to waste, i decided to sample some bbq.
The following is a summary of my experience:
I had about 4 to 5 people on front of me, but the line moved quick. I put my order in, the service was friendly, and I was happy that I had the option to eat there at one of the outdoor tables.
The food:
Of course, I went with the standard brisket sandwich with mac&cheese, and baked beans. I feel this is a fundamental in bbq and if this is not executed properly there is no reason to try anything else.
PROS: Meat was moist and juicy, and the portion was generous. The bun may have been scratch-made, or from a local bakery. I am not certain but if it is store-bought it is of high quality.
BBQ sauce was sweet and tasted good
The portions of the sides were also generous, and the combo included a 12oz soda.
Cons: While the meat was juicy, it had a blandness to it. I could have drowned it in sauce, but I believe there should be a balance in the flavor of the meat and the flavor of the bbq sauce. You may have different tastes.
BBQ baked beans tasted like pork n beans from the can...but, not the good brand. they were topped with a small amount of chopped brisket which did not enhance the canned flavor.
Mac and cheese was overcooked, and again the "cheese" tasted bland like it was a premade mix
I finished the sandwich, but only ate a portion of the sides. This is uncommon for me at a bbq joint.
Thanks for taking the time to read, if you decide to sample Bob's big beef (I didn't notice how this beef is "bigger" than any other bbq place I have been to) I hope you have a good experience. read more