Came here visiting from out of state to try Selma'a favorite BBQ spot. It was pretty underwhelming…read more I've gotten similar quality BBQ right here in Denver. Prices were fair and the staff were friendly. I found it quite odd that half the seats were coned off and not usable which wasn't the best look. Overall, I don't regret visiting, and it was a good one time visit.

I was staying in Selma for the night and searched up a good BBQ spot. Lannie's had top reviews and…read morestars. So I decided to check them out. I'm from Texas so I'm already critical of BBQ but I was in the South and the country the BBQ should be good right? NOT! From the moment you walked in you could tell it was a local spot. No greeting, you just get asked what do you want. I placed an order for 1/2 chicken with Mac & Cheese and beans. They had folding chairs to sit down because the dining area was blocked off from sitting. I paid, and sat down. I wasn't given a number or asked my name. After about 15-20 min I got up to see if my order was ready. There was a line by this time. The girl that took my order said "you got the 1/2 chicken right?" Oh here it is. It had been sitting there. She bagged it up, I asked for sauce and utensils. I got to the room and was starving. I looked at the chicken. Didn't notice any char like I'm used too. But I said maybe it will still taste good. I tasted the Mac and cheese. Needed salt. The beans were OK tasted like they came out of a can. The chicken was dry and didn't look cooked all the way as I got closer to the bone. The sauce was basically watery ketchup. I ate the roll and beans. The rest went in the trash and I ordered a pizza. Maybe I ordered the wrong meat, I know this was a miss for me.

BBQ is a gem of the American countryside dining. Partially, because the only other alternative is…read moretypically fast food. But, that would not be a fair description of this tradition: BBQ is an incredible style of cooking and spots like this represent this tradition well. BBQ 65 is conveniently located right off the interstate in a gas station in a saloon like building that has a beautiful character from the outside. Open since 2010s, this spot has started to earn its place in the BBQ world, albeit being newer to it. There is an indoor seating inside near the gas station shop aisles. The ribs are cooked well with a nice wood profile, but neither very delicate nor particularly notable for their flavor of the meat itself, with smoke notes dominating. The quality of pork itself and the slightly tougher preparation could be better to rival Alabama's best. The BBQ sauce is loaded up with vinegar, completely overpowering the meat if consumed together, although to be fair, this may be a matter of preference for some BBQ lovers. The star of the show is potato salad which was perfectly balanced on its acidity, sweetness and overall flavor. As a whole, BBQ 65 is a pleasant stop to experience some traditional southern cooking and support a local business instead of tossing money into another "by the exit" fast food chain.

Yelp's driving directions wrongly told us to turn west from I-65 to get here. Actually, this…read morerestaurant is just EAST of I-65. The restaurant was closed today (a Friday), for some reason anyway.

Great place to grab a bite while on a trip. I got the BBQ pulled pork plate with all the sides, and…read morei think my plate speaks for itself. Only reason i didnt finish was because i got full lol

I've eaten pork sandwiches from this unpretentious place many times over the years. I'm not going…read moreto tell you that it is the best BBQ I have ever had, but it's quite good, the price is reasonable, the service is quick and friendly, and I will stop by again. This is the kind of local, home-owned place I love to support.

Food was amazing. We were driving through to grab some lunch. This BBQ reminded us of how BBQ…read moreshould taste. We have high standards for BBQ, we compare a life long BBQ restaurant that is no longer in business to all others. This is by far the best we have had since.

Hook's BBQ is a bit hard to find, but once you find it, you will be glad that you did…read more There was adequate parking and walking in, I approached the counter and placed my order to the friendly woman behind the cash register. After ordering. I found a seat and waited for my name to be called. The inside has the ambiance that you would expect from a barbecue place. Soon enough my name was called and I received my meal. I had ordered the large pulled pork and for my two sides. I went with French fries and baked beans. It also came with two pieces of bread and pound cake. I opted for the hot barbecue sauce. All in all, I was impressed with my meal. It was good and it was pretty competitively priced. Hook's BBQ is a great place to have a meal if you are in the Hoover, Alabama area. I would definitely recommend here and give it five stars.

If you're looking for the go-to BBQ spot in Selma, this is it. No question. This place delivers…read morethat authentic, Southern, mom-and-pop barbecue experience that you hope for when you're in Alabama. They cover most of the BBQ classics -- pork, chicken, ribs, burgers, and all the traditional Southern sides -- though no brisket here. Honestly? You won't even miss it. We ordered the 1/2 lb of BBQ pork plate with fried okra and corn nuggets (the plate comes with two sides, which is perfect). The pork was everything great barbecue should be: moist, smoky, tender, and packed with flavor. You could taste the care in every bite. It's the kind of meal that makes you slow down and savor it. The fried okra was crispy and seasoned just right, and the corn nuggets were golden little bites of happiness -- slightly sweet, crunchy outside, soft inside. A perfect pairing with the pork. The staff were incredibly friendly and welcoming. They gladly offered suggestions for sides and made us feel like regulars even though it was our first visit. That kind of hospitality makes a big difference. Parking is right out front -- probably around eight spots -- and they do fill up quickly, especially at lunch. The restaurant was busy with mostly locals, which is always a great sign. The location is tucked away in a residential area, so definitely look up directions beforehand. There's a small street sign, but it's easy to miss if you're not paying attention. All in all, this spot has that genuine small-town BBQ charm with big-time flavor. If you're in Selma and craving real Southern barbecue, this is the place to go. Highly recommend!

We had ribs for breakfast before visiting the civil rights sites in Selma and couldn't have been…read morehappier. These ribs are sweet, smoky, and tender. We also added in some fried hot wings, which were crunchy and pleasantly spiced. On the side, we enjoyed the crispy slaw and sweet corn nuggets. Of course we washed it all down with some sweet tea. Man, I wish I could have those ribs for breakfast every day! Also, the folks at Lannie's were really nice.

Excellent brisket! Worthy of a Texan. Delicious and fast. Sauce is sweet, homemade coleslaw and…read morepotato salad, and sweet tea is on point. Yum!!

The corndog and onion rings were excellent. The service was very fast and hospitable. The pool…read moretables are a fun addition to the good meal.

Food amazing! Service amazing! Locally owned business!! Would definitely recommend!! Love it!read more

Really good food, a bit far from Selma center but was only 10min drive.. I liked the fried catfish…read more The BBQ sandwich was also good.

I always have to preface my BBQ reviews with a reminder that I grew up in a swath of BBQ nirvana…read morebetween Texas and Kansas City so my standards may be unreasonably high. Fat Boy's is an order at the counter place. It has a large dining room and even some patio spots. It's no frills. We were greeted promptly and received a friendly overview of the menu and specific recommendations. Ordered the 2 meet combo with ribs and brisket. Both were moist and tender. Both lacked the smoke flavor that I expected. The BBQ sauce is rich with a bit of sweetness. Onion rings and okra were both fried perfectly and had good flavor. Even the tea is freshly brewed on the stove instead of in a machine. The portion size was decent for a combo. . I struggled with deciding between a 3 or 4. If I could give a 3.5, I would. Overall the experience was positive.

Nothing fancy but really good…read more Came in for lunch and you order at the counter. Food came out pretty quick and was very good. Brisket was gander and full of flavor. Chicken was nicely smoked and delicious Loved it. Will definitely be back

Food is delicious. Definitely a hole in the wall/hidden gym. It's cash only. They are extremely…read morenice! It's not a sit down and eat place so it would be best to call ahead and pick it up.

Brenda's is still the place to go for ribs, but they were a bit off this time. The quality of the…read moremeat was not as good and tender this time around. Is it becoming harder to source the quality tender ribs or are the quality ribs becoming more scarce or inaccessibly expensive? Whatever the case may be, things took a back step this time and the ribs did not have the smoked taste as I have experienced before. Did the ribs need to be on a little longer? I ordered three slabs and large sides of potato salad, baked beans, and coleslaw. Surprisingly, the baked beans were the weakest of the three. The potato salad was markedly better and the coleslaw was the best for my tastes. I still maintain Brenda's is the place to get great smoked ribs, but this weekend was not their best effort. Brenda's is the best place to get your bones in Montgomery and I take them back with me to NYC because they're that good. 4.0 stars!

This honest roadside BBQ shack has dual smokers and a big BBQ menu. The food is delicious. The…read moreservice friendly. And the location is not far from the Edmund Pettis Bridge where the historic march from Selma to Montgomery began with Bloody Sunday. Stop here to fuel up before taking the historic trail. I had the Boston Butts which is a generous helping of tender cuts barbecued perfectly, for just $8. Locals rave about the ribs too. Great casual place with local home style cooking.

This place is the real deal: amazing barbecue and delicious side dishes. Ribs had that perfect…read moresmoky bark. The owner, Mr. Lavern Dallas (pictured here), is a friendly Selma native who opened this outdoor bbq stand 5 years ago. (Cash only.) It has limited seating at the counter -- it's worth sitting there to wind down and have a chat. This bbq joint is a couple blocks walk from the National Voting Rights Museum near the Edmund Pettus Bridge. Good food and good people.