Our first visit to Birmingham and this place came highly recommended by family so we knew we had to…read morehave some! We ordered a family meal and got some pulled pork and chicken, Mac and cheese, baked beans, potato salad and some cookies. Having gotten in from a full travel day, it was nice to eat some amazing southern style bbq at our Airbnb. Can't speak to the ambience or service since our family members picked up the food for us, but if it's anything like their food, it's awesome!

What happened here?? Some good reviews but everything on my brisket and turkey plate was just…read moreplain bad. Turkey had no flavor. Potato salad could have been Walmart. The brisket was downright gristly.

We are in the area looking at houses. Hubs transferred jobs. We stopped in. Nice and quaint place…read more The staff is super nice and friendly. Must be that Southern charm. We chose our own seats. For starters, we had the Bama Fries. Very tasty. I had the Hittin Chicken, hubs had Fish and Shrimp, and the little one jad kids chicken tenders and fries. The teenager wasn't with us. Everything was very tasty. The board greens and cornbread was delish. Overall, a yummy place to eat. We will be back for sure.

Food is amazing! I enjoyed the hamburger, fries, and wings. Also, the peach cobbler was an awesome…read morefinish. I will definitely be back real soon. Thanks!!

I go here almost once a week. Great neighborhood spot with delicious food and a wonderful staff…read more I like almost everything I have had from here. Here are some of my favs and why... Brussels sprouts. Tender and crunchy at the same time! I don't know what that sweet and tangy sauce is but it is delicious. Pork and greens. This is the quintessential dish. You must have it. Get a bite with all four components, grits, pork, greens, onion straw, and a little sauce. That's almost a perfect bite. Fried okra or squash. The fried okra (only when in season) is some of the best fried okra I've ever had. Tacos! A new item. The sauce is great (I stick with mild) and I love the brisket for my meat. Mac and cheese. Some of the best in town. So creamy and cheesy all throughout with a nice toasted cheese top. Wings! Some of the best in town. Banana pudding. Kind of thick with a nice whipped cream mixed through. Pork sandwich, baked beans, and greens are some other go to items for my family.

There are two kinds of restaurant experiences: the ones where the food saves the service, and the…read moreones where the server is out there fighting for their life while the kitchen is playing dodgeball with expectations. Saw's BBQ in Hoover landed squarely in category two. Chaz was fantastic from the jump. Attentive without hovering, knew the menu cold, steered us in the right direction, and honestly should probably be given partial ownership based on effort alone. Every recommendation he made ended up being the best thing we ate. We started with the fried green tomatoes, and buddy... the breading fled that tomato like the crew abandoning the Titanic. One bite and the whole crispy shell just slid off like it had somewhere else to be. Underneath was a tomato wondering how things got this bad. Not a strong start. The pulled chicken showed up next and somehow managed to achieve the culinary equivalent of elevator music. It wasn't bad. It also wasn't anything. Just sitting there existing on the plate with absolutely zero personality. If beige were a flavor, this would be its flagship product. Then Chaz's recommendations started rolling in and suddenly the kitchen remembered they could cook. The fried pickles were outstanding. Crisp, golden, crunchy, salty in all the right ways. Exactly what you want fried pickles to be. The fried okra though? That was the star of the night. Whole okra pods instead of those sad little slime coins you usually get. Crispy, seasoned well, breading actually staying attached like it understood the assignment. I could've eaten a bucket of those and started negotiating take-home rights. The okra saved the evening. Finished with the banana pudding, which was light and airy and a nice way to wrap things up. I wanted a little more banana flavor punching through, but it still worked as dessert after the rollercoaster happening before it. So here's the deal: Chaz earned every dollar of that tip. Some of the sides absolutely delivered. Some of the main attractions felt like they were clocking in emotionally from home. Would I come back? Yeah, probably. But next time I'm skipping the identity crisis chicken and just ordering every fried thing Chaz points at like he's conducting a very delicious orchestra. An average experience overall.

Stopped by Smiley Brothers for lunch. Nice little restaurant with an old world vibe. Excellent wine…read morechoice, fresh cheese, dry aged ribeyes and fresh cut steaks. We were greeted promptly and took a few minutes to look at the menu. I LOVE roast beef, so it peaked my interest. My wife chose the Smiley burger. We placed our order and grabbed a seat. Place was quiet even though it was probably 75% full for lunch. Roast beef was served hot in toasted sour dough. Cheddar, tomato, lettuce and horseradish topped the generous portion of roast beef. Bread was crisp and the beef was hot and juicy. Horseradish gave a nice tangy flavor. My wife's Smiley burger was hand patted. Juicy and perfectly cooked. Bun was soft inside and nicely toasted in the outside. Bread and butter pickles, onion, tomato and lettuce topped it off. But the star of the show were the fries cooked in beef tallow!! Hot and salty, crispy and a deep flavor. I would come back just for the fries. Although a little bit pricey for lunch, it was excellent! Staff were friendly and attentive! Would highly recommend and will definitely be back! Thanks for an awesome lunch and excellent experience!

These sandwiches are AMAZING! From the bread to the pickles and olives, this is top tier. The…read moreworkers are very friendly and knowledgeable of both the sandwiches and their meat and beverage offerings. This is a quant little deli with both indoor and outdoor table seating.

Tasty BBQ for a great price and homey atmosphere! The menu consists of sandwiches, platters, and a…read moregenerous selection of sides. I ordered the salad and added pork. It came with a side of cornbread which was slightly sweet and buttery! I also added a side of their chips- which are kettle-crispy and well seasoned. My boyfriend ordered the pulled pork sandwich which came with 2 sides. He chose the fries and mac n' cheese. The mac n' cheese was a good pick! The portions are great size, the inside is clean, and all the workers are very nice.

Seven of our family members visited for dinner and enjoyed the meal. Meats are always solid, most…read moresides are good but fries are meh, and service was ok but could be better. Atmosphere is ok but not inviting. Layout makes most of the dining area seem like you're in a bar...because you pretty much are.

I placed an order over the phone for a slab of ribs. When I arrived the order was ready and the…read moreemployee that checked me out was nice. The ribs were delicious as always. I would recommend this location

The atmosphere was a great. Hostess was very nice and sat us promptly. Our waitress was Ally and…read moreshe mentioned a platter with a variety of meats on it. Great value with a large amount of food. Very little fat on it. Great experience

Hamburger steak was great. I just wish they had other side options. All they have is fries, slaw,…read morebaked beans. Wish you could get a baked potato or a side salad. Or even a salad with choice of meat on it. My server - she was very nice. Checked on me often. Ambience. It's an old restaurant. Not much to say about it.

When I am in the mood for the best BBQ Butt in town, I go to Archie's Bar-B-Q off HWY31 in Hoover…read more Coming in the backside from Lorna Road is the best route in traffic. Unfortunately Archie's not convenient for me, so I don't get to Archie's nearly enough. But I know where to go when it counts! I purchased 4lbs of inside and outside mixed meat today, and a quart of sauce with extra pickles. Everyone eating all said the same thing. Delicious ! The ole fashioned home-made fried Apple and Peach pies remind of my grandmother's, she used to make these fried pies for the "Real" Original Golden Rule in Irondale when it was across the street, from the current Irondale locations many years ago. The beans and coleslaw are also excellent. I think Archie's may have some of these vintage photos inside if my memory serves. I grew up with my grandad standing me on the kitchen table as a toddler while he made up the original Golden Rule BBQ Sauce in gaint pickle jars. The jars was bigger than I was. I still have this original Golden Rule sauce recipe that Archie's uses. They do an excellent job! Nothing has changed at this location but the name. Still the best BBQ in town. The complete package. The servers always do a great job, those that take and fetch to go orders from the parking lot are really efficient. The only constructive advice I would give is this owner, is to Keep Up The Work ! And get setup for delivery! So how some way! Somehow being able to pay online so pick ups can be made by others for delivery. Double your business!

Buddy's is amazing! I absolutely loved my 1/2 slab of ribs and baked beans from here. The food is…read morepacked with flavor and definitely has that homemade touch! This isn't a big establishment and likely would be considered a whole in the hall. That's totally fine with me because I love a good hole in the wall. You walk in and you get a good view of the grill. That's where the magic happens! Hickory smoked meat perfection!! The staff was so nice and didn't rush me at all as I was trying to decide what to order. I have passed Buddy's many times in the past. I'm so glad I decided to stop in to grab dinner while I was in the area. Food is amazing!!!! The menu boasted a good variety so I'm excited to try more of their menu options. I will definitely be back real soon!!!

Sometimes I forget about Buddy's since they don't advertise or have any online presence so to…read morespeak. You just seem to go 'oh yeah" when you drive by. Buddy's was the first of the BBQ places in Alabaster; been here since before the Shelby county boom. It's simple; nothing fancy here. We got the pork plates. It came with 2 sides, so fries and potato salad. Fries were good. The potato salad was runny. There was a little too much sauce, but the meat itself had a good flavor to it. I need to make more of an effort to come back more often and try some different sides. But I do recommend the burgers; always worth the wait.

While we were out recently we were discussing, "I don't know, what do you want for dinner?" when we…read morelooked over and saw The Purple Onion. We don't stop in nearly often enough, so it was a quick decision. I like their hamburgers because they're nice and big. Add some fries to in and it's a great filling meal. This time we didn't sit outside since it was a little chilly, but that's always a nice option if the weather is good to enjoy the patio and fountain. Their baklava is also a pretty good price, and we sometimes like to get a couple to take home for later.

Love this place, though we've never dined inside. We get everything at the drive-in window. We call…read moreahead and Ms. Blanca has everything ready for us. Yes, we're on a first-name basis! Hubby ALWAYS the gyro and seasoned onions rings - delicious, and I'm working my way thru the menu. Never disappointed - my favs are anything with their seasoned chicken. Highly recommend - grab a mint tea and say hi to Ms. Blanca!

Once again, this is my first of two go-to spots when I want to dine locally. (The 2nd is La Paz)…read moreEverything I've had on the menu is delicious. Service is great. That ambience is casual. I'll often pick up a pie to take home but when I'm dining in, I get something special and every time I do, it's delicious. Timing tip: don't wait too late in the evening to go there! Their building has tenants above them so they have to close at 9:00 PM

Finally made it to the Front Porch. We heard fabulous things about this place, so thought we would…read morecheck it out. Had an enjoyable dinner on the patio. It was nice and not too loud. Our waiter was great and had lots of suggestions. We ended up with the blackened chicken pasta and pimento cheeseburger. The burger was cooked to perfection and tasty. The bun itself was a little thinner than what I am used to but still good. The pimento cheese was not my favorite, as it seemed to lack something. The sweet potato fries with caramel sauce were delicious and great accompaniment to any burger. The pasta was just your average dish. They did have a nice cocktail menu... Ended up with a blueberry lemon drop martini and absolutely delicious. Will we be back? Yes... There are some other things we would like to try.