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    Callahan Barbecue

    4.3 (145 reviews)
    InexpensiveBarbeque, Southern
    Open 10:30 am - 9:00 pm

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    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Dogs allowed
    Good for groups

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    Tiffany C.

    We drive through the area on road trips often so I really wanted to love this place. However, the inside smelled of old oil so strongly that we ended up getting take out, thankfully there is drive thru so that was a huge plus. Service was very kind and food was fine. I would definitely choose giving it a second try over any other fast food option.

    Large chicken sandwich and fries

    2025-06-25 We are here for lunch today. Everything was cooked perfectly. Fries were cooked perfect. Onion Rings were thick and lightly golden just right. Chicken was perfect and the large chicken sandwich was huge. I suggest the small sandwich unless you are really really hungry. Service was very friendly.

    They do have good size pieces of chicken!
    David W.

    Saying that a type of food is "the best" can be a very tricky thing. I mean, what's one person's 'best' could be another person's 'meh.' Or perhaps even 'ugh.' And nobody wants an 'ugh.' I think that one of the toughest foods to classify as "the best," is fried chicken. I mean you have the bird, the breading, the grease, the spices, all coming together in that perfect storm of chicken goodness. "This is THE BEST fried chicken I've ever eaten!!" Strong words indeed. And definitely worth checking out. So, when a good friend of ours declared one time that, "Callahan BBQ has THE BEST FRIED CHICKEN I've ever had!" well, that place was added to our bucket list. Several years ago. I mean, Callahan isn't exactly a hop, skip and a jump from Jax Beach. But yesterday? Yesterday my wife and I decided to make the journey. The trek to taste what at least one person had deemed to be the best fried chicken. We headed out to Callahan with empty stomachs and a full tank of gas. The drive was pretty, but it did take a while to get there. Callahan's BBQ is located in a little strip mall in Callahan. I'm not sure if there is even any more to Callahan besides that little strip mall. The place isn't huge. You order at the counter and then take a seat. I'm not sure if they, like other places, are light on help, but many of the tables hadn't been bussed and the trash hadn't been taken out. That kind of bummed us out but as we had driven all this way we were not going to be deterred. The selection is large and there is indeed bbq on the menu. However we were there for the chicken! We each ordered 2 piece dinner. Comes with 2 pieces of chicken (obviously) and 2 sides. When my wife asked for 2 thighs the nice young girl at the counter told us to hold on while she checked behind her to see what chicken was available. Now, this would have made sense if a) we were at the end of the day and no more chicken was being made, or b) she immediately filled our order at the counter. But neither were true. We were there at 2 in the afternoon and after we ordered we sat down to wait to be served. And watched more chicken being dumped into the baskets. Yeah, I didn't get it. But the food arrived after a not very long wait and we dug in. Thoughts? The sides were ok. I got the collard greens and the coleslaw. The greens were fine. I've had worse but I've definitely had better. The slaw was actually really good. Seemed very fresh and tangy. My wife had the green beans and the mashed potatoes and gravy. The beans came out of a can. Again, they were fine but nothing special. She was also convinced that the potatoes were instant. I really have no idea. To me they tasted like mashed potatoes. I know, you're all thinking, "But how was the chicken?" Good. The chicken was good. Was it the best fried chicken I've eaten? No. I don't think that it was. But it was good. To me it had a bit too much breading. And it could have used just a bit more spice. However, the chicken itself was tasty and moist and hot. Look, it was good fried chicken. And if we lived maybe 10 minutes away, we would probably go there more often. But we don't. So, I'm just not sure that we will go back. But I encourage you all to go and try it and form your own opinion. Is it the best fried chicken you will ever have? Only you will know for sure. And hopefully it's not an ugh.

    Gary M.

    Excellent food. First time here. Had rib sandwich which is 4 ribs on the bone with 2 pieces of bread. It is billed as a sandwich so of course you have put the bread aside. The ribs were good. The cole slaw and onion rings were excellent. Ready to go back and try other menu items.

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    The food is always great, prices are always fair, and the service is quick and very welcoming. Love this place!

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    4 months ago

    Sometimes it's on point and sometimes it's dry and sucks just depends on what time you go, I guess.

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    1 year ago

    Good chicken, over cooked and dry pork. Fries are also OK. Will stick with Willies. The small fried okra was good but huge.

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    2 years ago

    Everything is always amazing and delicious! The food is perfect and the ladies taking your order up front always get it just right

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    Always good food. Pretty good burgers too! Fast service even during peak hours. Really like everything I've tried on the menu.

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    3 years ago

    Fantastic. It was recommended to me and I am glad I tried it. A must do for the locals and it's always packed. Loved the ribs.

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    3 years ago

    Great food at a great price ! Best fried chicken in Nassau County ! Definitely recommend this place if your in the area.

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    Fried chicken was good! So was the potato salad. One girl behind the counter was rude. Looks like a good place to go.

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    4 years ago

    Fantastic food and great sauces. I was surprised how good the chicken nuggets were. Fair prices and you won't leave hungry

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