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    Creekside BBQ

    4.4 (278 reviews)
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    Closed 11:00 am - 9:00 pm
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    Outdoor deck next to "spring" aka storm run off BUT had yard games and was a fantastic use of space especially for families with kiddos.
    Tam M.

    Pulled pork sandwich- holy moly! Perfection. Family had a variety of other bbq dishes but I think hubby's brisket stole the show. Only thing I wouldn't order again were the grilled grits (cold square of grits covered in Gouda seared on grill- sounds amazing but tasted like mushy, overcooked Mac n cheese). They were also out of ribs! Disappointed Wonderful atmosphere on outside deck, plenty of TVs and service was impeccable. Went while glamping at Oak Mtn State Park because it rained and we couldn't cook out. Glad we went here and will be back!

    Pulled pork sandwich, $12 with 1 side fried green tomatoes.
    Laura P.

    Relaxed, casual dining with a lovely side porch that parallels a creek which makes you feel a world away from your cares and life's hustle and bustle. The wood pile and billowing smoke out back says legit smoked meats are here. Flat screen TVs would make this spot an awesome game day destination! My Pulled Pork sandwich was DELISH and full of wonderful Smokey flavor, crispy pork edges and tender pork interior meat. The side of fried green tomatoes was good and the ranch like sauce I could have drunken it was so tasty!! It had fresh herbs-so good! You order at the counter, take a number and they bring your order to you. Plenty of options for kids with a side, drink and cookie included for $8. I look forward to coming back soon next time I'm home!

    Wings, pork belly, corn casserole and Mac n cheese
    Vinni L.

    First the service, atmosphere, sweet tea, smoked wings and cookies are excellent. Second, pork belly and pulled pork are solid, but very salty and do go great with their different sauces. Finally mac n cheese, corn casserole and cole slaw were ok.

    Demetria R.

    I've been seeing this place pop up on my search quite a bit and decided to give it a try. The location is convenient to most highway traffic, which is a plus if you don't live in the immediate vicinity. There is ample parking available. I received a very warm and friendly greeting when I walked inside. They have indoor and patio seating available. Great place for small group dining or like me, solo dining. You're required to order at the register and your food will be brought to your table. I ordered the three sides plate, which is reasonably priced in comparison to other non chain restaurants. The sides did what they were suppose to do...fill you up. The portions were great. The taste of the food was ok. The food was not bad. Again, I only ordered side dishes. The meat looked great on the plates of those seated close to me and they stated that it was good. Go ahead and give them a try!

    Smash burger and fries
    Benjamin M.

    We come here often every few weeks to get ourselves some burgers. This is the first time we have sat on the outside dining and it was so nice and peaceful. With a crisp 70 degrees outside it was great to enjoy our smash burgers and fries. I enjoy it because it feels like just the right amount of food. Not too much , and not too little. They were fully packed out tonight and still managed to get our food out to us within 10 minutes which made us happy, because we expected a longer wait. Overall we love this place and what they bring to the Pelham Community!

    Rhett B.

    I had seen Creekside passing by on the interstate for a few years and today was the day I tried it. It is already an improvement over Awful...I mean...Waffle House. It's really impressive the work they have done and they added a porch out back. You order at the counter when you walk in. They give you a number and pick your own seat. Drinks are self-serve. Service does pick up your tray afterwards. I went with 2 meat. I would have went 3 meat except they were out of brisket at Friday lunch. The ribs were exceptional! They had a really smoky rub to them and were easy on the jaw. The pulled pork was solid. It was tender and fresh. There are 2 sauces. I enjoyed the mildly sweet but tangy brown BBQ sauce. It went well with the ribs and pulled pork. I love white sauce but I didn't enjoy Creekside's white sauce. There was something about it that I couldn't figure out. It needed more bite or tanginess to it. The sides were not bad but I felt they needed more. The corn casserole was basically cheesy corn dip. It needed at least crackers or bread crumbs on top to make it more like a casserole. It was pretty bland. Feta potato salad sounded amazing but it also fell flat. Sweet tea was refreshingly sweet! Creekside got the meats right. The sweet tea was perfect and the brown BBQ sauce was great. There is enough sides to try that I believe I would find a better side on my next visit.

    Wings!

    The food is always hot and great. Ambiance outside is great but some times the music can be a bit loud for conversation.

    Chicken potato, cheese burger, and fried green tomatoes
    Dj D.

    This is a really cute spot right outside of Oak Mountain State Park. There's indoor and outdoor seating. The outdoor seating faces a creek. You order at the register and seat yourself. Good is delivered to your table. Menu includes a variety of BBQ'd meats served as sandwiches or plates with a variety of sides. There is a bar with select spirits, wines, and draft beers. There were enough vegetarian sides to make a veggie plate. All the food was good. We'll definitely stop by again! The staff was very friendly. My menu questions were answered. He made suggestions on vegetarian options and draft beer. The food was cooked to order.

    Best wings on the planet
    Burt L.

    As a local, I'm telling you: Creekside BBQ has the BEST buffalo wings on the planet. Full stop. These aren't your average wings. They're smoked low and slow, flash-fried for the perfect crispy finish, and then tossed in Creekside's signature homemade buffalo sauce -- a recipe so good, it deserves its own fan club. It's tangy, spicy, smoky, and just sweet enough to keep you coming back. Not bottled. Not basic. 100% made-from-scratch. And get this... they're just $1 each every Saturday. No gimmicks. Just legendary wings at a price that feels like highway robbery (in the best way). Whether you're a wing snob or just wing-curious, this is your sign: Go to Creekside. Order the buffalo wings. Order more than you think you need. You'll thank me later. #CreeksideBBQ #HomemadeBuffaloSauce #WingRoyalty #OneDollarWings #HelenaEats #BestWingsEver #SouthernBBQPerfection #LocalLegend

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    Crazy good, if you don't come here you are missing out. Love it, everything we had was amazing.

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    Food was tasty, staff was friendly and view is nice. We had the BBQ sandwich and chicken

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    My favorite BBQ in the Birmingham area...I always take visiting team members here because I know they will leave happy.

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    Great everything! Staff was nice food was excellent and beer was cold. All you could ask for in a BBQ joint.

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    The BBQ is excellent. Add some to the baked beans to make the perfect meal. Would recommend.

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    The restaurant is great. The view of the creek from the back porch is a plus. The smoked grits and banana pudding is worth the stop.

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