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    Dreamland BBQ

    3.6 (504 reviews)
    ModerateBarbeque
    Closed 10:00 am - 9:00 pm
    Updated 3 months ago

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    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Good for groups
    Good for kids

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    Dry half rack of ribs, Mac & beans with a Stella
    Patrick G.

    What a great old school bbq joint. The service was just as great as can be. Such nice people. The sweet tea was the best I've had. Food was excellent.

    The Front
    Russell G.

    Searched for a spot with reasonably priced ribs. I totally prefer buying by the slab than pound. By the pound is unpredictable on number of ribs. You know what's in a slab. The ribs tastes here are always consistently good. I always get good service. I like my ribs as hot as possible so I order in shop. The wait is not long. The place is your rustic laid back diner and hometown environment. I do recommend this place.

    Rib Plate (t)
    Kathryn B.

    Great service, it's been years since I've been inside Dreamland but was glad to drop in while in town for a weekend trip.

    We match! Ayeee
    Gabe P.

    I had a hankering for some RIBS after a long day. There was a pretty steady crowd when I arrived late Sunday afternoon. I found a booth and got comfortable. Service was kind of slow or maybe I was just really hungry! Once my server arrived, I ordered sweet tea(with lemon) to drink and also ordered my food shortly after. My rib plate with fried okra and coleslaw was very satisfying! I ate every bite. I wasn't expecting the okra to have any kind of sauce on it but it wasn't bad. I'm pretty sure it was just Alabama white sauce. I also ordered a small banana pudding to go . It was good. Just wish it had more bananas though out. Overall, this was a nice visit to Dreamland bbq.

    Baked beans
    Mischa J.

    Yelp! We trying you ahead of the 4th. We are a party of 3 and a possible. We are greeted upon entry and Shabrina's service is epic. Thanks girl! On to this food, or should I say, the problem. We ordered the rib tips with okra and nana pudding. Pick 2, sausage and chicken fingers with slaw and baked with a basket of fries to share. Ridiculous. 2 chicken fingers appears like one, split in half. Sausage is good. Sides are mediocre okra, baked beans and fries. The coleslaw is good. Now, these rib tops came out cold? Why? They are just meat chips, they should be warm. I know some turning in the grave. Y'all already know, 2 recent bad experiences. It's gonna be a minute for me.

    Casey Lyn B.

    We were craving for some good ribs and we really enjoyed our experience! I love the vibe of the restaurant; love the decor, love the customer service. They were very welcoming, friendly and patient with our questions. Got the rack of ribs with a side of beans and fried squash. I can't complain! really good ribs! I would recommend this place!

    Wings
    Ruben C.

    Not sure if I'm just spoiled and Texas BBQ has ruined bbq for me and now have high expectations or this place had an off day. Our server was sweet as could be, especially our demanding party of 7. No qualms there, exceptional service. The issue is that both the wife and I felt that the food was on the dryer side. Had the wings and they seemed overfried. She had the bbq sandwich and the meat that came with it was not soft and was rather dry. This was seemlngly trying to get hidden by the amount of sauce on it. The fried green tomato was pretty hard but the sauce on it was good. The mac and cheese was the dryest and saddest I've ever had. Maybe loads of bbq sauce is a thing in AL. Maybe the kitchen had a bad day. Maybe if we're ever in the area again we'll return for another go.

    Amazing food
    David E.

    Wow... I'm in Bama for 19 hours and wanted some bbq and boy did I pick the right spot!! Ribs... phenomenal! Mac and cheese, baked beans... the fried okra... all perfect. The sausage was next level! To top it off... one of the best banana puddings I've ever had. If Charles offers you banana pudding... you say yes... just come here...

    Bbq pork potato
    Kylah G.

    The service was amazing, the potato salad was yummy, and the salad was fresh, but everything else was a zero! The meat was so hard and tough it was mostly inedible, which is a shame because it was seasoned well and had a nice smoke to it, but it was just so hard and tough! The beans were a tad too sweet, which isn't a big deal, and we had mixed emotions about the bbq sauce. The sauce they bring with the half loaf of bread is vinegar based, which I didn't like, but again, preference, the sauce on the rib tips was really good. The mac n cheese was the worst I've ever had anywhere! I couldn't even take it home, and Dr. It up, the noodles were awful and the cheese sauce was flavorless, kraft is better! This was some of the worst BBQ I've had in Alabama and that's sad because it was a staple from what I've been told, but the new owners seem not to care about the quality of the meat, ribs should be tender this was like eating shoe leather. I gave a star for the stellar service and a star for the potato salad and fresh veggies, but I wouldn't recommend this spot to anyone.

    Half a slab of ribs
    Damion W.

    When I think of popular BBQ places, I really struggle with understanding how they continue to cook great BBQ and mass produce it. BBQ is such an art and hard to duplicate. However, this restaurant was highly recommended and I ran with it. Honestly, at first, I didn't like it. The rib tips that I ordered weren't the "rib tips" that I am used to. They were like rib shavings with fries and okra. I didn't eat them, I ordered ribs and took the tips home with me. Here is my assessment: The ribs were really good, especially on the second day I didn't give the rib tips a chance, and I should have. I tasted them when I got home and was pleasantly surprised The okra was BANGIN! I love fried okra, and Dreamland didn't disappoint The BBQ sauce they give you on the side is DEE-LISH! Last but not least, the pricing was more than reasonable! Highly recommend. I would go back!

    Fried okra
    Nikki D.

    Perfect place to hit on the way back to TN from the beach. Located on the campus of UAB it has a relaxed sports vibe feel. Everything was super yummy but the sauce is what sets them apart from other bbq places. It was so delicious we bought a jar to take home. The fried okra was crispy on the outside and not soggy at all, plus it comes with a very tasty dip. The fries are seasoned nicely and great to dip in the sauce. My son loves the Mac and cheese and says it's the best he's ever had. We ordered the ribs and I will say even though the flavor was exceptional they were tougher than I expected. Next time I will try the pulled pork. The meal was complete with a yummy banana pudding. This will be our place to stop on the way home from the beach tradition for sure!

    The menu
    Edrik G.

    The food was bussin and good service was fast but was rushing a little bit and it was pretty quiet the tv was playing decent channels and menu was already with me at the sign

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    Still good enough to go out of your way to get these ribs! Our daughter insists we bring some Banana Pudding back with us also!

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    very clean and great service! food was amazing and fresh. Hidden gem off 280 and Valleydale.

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    Ask the Community - Dreamland BBQ

    Are the ribs St Louis Ribs? Is the restaurant in a good area? Is the inside and outside of the…

    Ms. J A, we do cook a St. Louis style rib and boy are they delicious. The restaurant is in a historical residential area with an adjacent park. And yes, the inside and outside of the restaurant is clean with the inside styled in true bar-b-que… Read more

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    Wow! Wow! Wow! 2 Men and a Pig leave all of the classic, sit down, over-priced traditional BBQ…read morerestaurants in the dusty past. 2 Men and a Pig's new take on BBQ dining brings their wonderful BBQ dishes and classic sides to you through their food truck or with catering. Tonight, my family and I tried the 2 Men and a Pig's food truck. There wasn't a bite left! We ordered the BBQ Nachos with Pork and my hubs ordered the BBQ Pork plate with Mac and Cheese. These two plates easily fed us- 2 adults, 1 teenager, and 1 little girl. So, I get we got an excellent value for our money. Portion sizes are generous and the prices are excellent! We will be back!!!

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    So, my friend and I love when they pull up to our job for lunch in downtown Birmingham! Food is…read moregreat every time! So when my mom told me that she wanted to throw my dad a surprise 70th birthday party and was looking to get some ribs and chicken catered, I knew that they would love their food as well. So we ordered four slabs of ribs and a full pan of smoked wings. EVERYONE at the party loved them! The Friday afternoon before the party that evening, I went to their brick and mortar location, and it is in such a great location! Very nice and the owner is great! He's nice and personable every single time we see him and very helpful. I would recommend him again and again. They also will deliver your catering over a certain dollar amount which is great! I'm not huge on pork anymore, but when I tell you, these ribs are so tender and so good! You will NOT be disappointed.

    Kuntri Kitchen food truck was set up outside St. Vincent's Birmingham today. The scent that hit my…read morenose was heavenly as I approached. A menu board sitting in front of the truck had their menu for today. They had BBQ pork sandwiches, pork plates, rib plates, bbq nachos, wings, roasted corn, bbq beans, pineapple lemonade, and more. The service here was fast and friendly. The prices are about what you would expect for bbq. I got the bbq pork sandwich for $9, the rib plate with two sides -roasted corn and beans- for $18, and a pineapple lemonade for $4. Two people for $36. The amount of food you get is very generous. The bbq pork sandwich was pretty basic, just pork and sauce, but it was huge. Pork and sauce poured over the bun to fill the biggest portion of the to go plate. The meat was tender and juicy and is somewhere between pulled and chopped. The bbq sauce isn't overly sweet and has a spicy kick. It's not a hot sauce but if you are sensitive to heat, you may want to choose something else. There is a bit of after burn. My mom couldn't eat it due to an extreme aversion to spice but I had it later for dinner and I enjoyed it very much. The real star for me was the rib plate. These ribs were huge, tender, and moist, with just enough bite to keep them from falling off the bone. They are rubbed with spices and you have the option of bbq sauce, which I got. Get plenty of napkins because you will need them. These are some of the best ribs I've had in a while. I wanted to suck the bones. My sides were roasted corn and baked beans. Both of these had a little kick of heat to them, so once again, if you can't stand spice look out. Both side items were delicious. Let's talk about the pineapple lemonade. When I saw it was $4, I almost skipped it, but am I ever glad I didn't! This lemonade is so refreshing, sweet, and smooth I could have happily finished off a gallon or more. It's very sweet and there is little tang. It was so worth it. If you see this truck, get over there quick, you don't want to miss out.

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    In town for a conference and the restaurant was a block from my hotel…read more Inside is very casual. Kinda bar-like with a nice restaurant vibe! We sat at the bar since it was packed. Service at the bar was good considering every seat at the bar was taken. We ordered our food and it was out within 15-20 minutes. I ordered the Nashville hot chicken, but subbed the sides for the whole fried okra and Gouda grits. When I say those grits and okra hit.....somebody in that kitchen knows what they're doing! The chicken breasts were juicy and flavorful. The spice level was typical for Nashville hot chicken, which I sometimes I can't take. But I loved the flavor so much I couldn't stop eating it. I will eat here again when I return to the city!

    I found The Southern Kitchen & Bar completely through Yelp and the Yelp reviews, and I am glad I…read moredid. When I came in, the place was crowded, which is usually a very good sign. It had a good energy right away. I had been looking at a few things on the menu and was really going back and forth. I was interested in the hot chicken, the Brussels sprouts, and also the ribeye Philly cheesesteak. They told me both were really good, and I ended up going with the ribeye Philly cheesesteak. Great choice. I also got a side salad with the chipotle ranch dressing and that was very good too. Picture below. For dessert, I was planning on getting the key lime pie, because that is usually my move, but Hayden my server talked me into trying the blueberry cobbler cheesecake instead. I am glad he did. It was very good. Picture below. Between the crowded room, the good service, and the food, this was a very strong experience all the way around. I am giving The Southern Kitchen & Bar 5 stars.

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