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    Durk's Bar.B.Q

    3.9 (494 reviews)

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    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Good for groups
    Good for kids

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    Chopped salad with pastrami
    Robert S.

    I had another good meal at Durk's. They still have their Thursday special where all appetizer are 50% off and from 4-7pm, you get double the points on their Rewards program. I got their chopped salad and their chicken wings. The salad was really good, the ingredients tasted fresh and the dressing, which I got on the side was very flavorful. The chicken wings were meaty and tasty..with a tangy spicy mustard sauce on the side. Overall a great meal and excellent service from my server.

    Jamie A.

    Really good place for ribs. I noticed this restaurant on a walk in Providence. For lunch hours, this place was empty on a Sunday. Plenty of seating and prompt seating service. We got seats at the open windows side, give us great fresh air. Server was good at explaining size portions and recommendations on what to order in order to get a bit of everything. Ordered the half stack ribs, chicken, cheese filled sausage, corn cob, and brisket. The brisket was juice and soft. My favorite part was the ribs! They are on the drier side, with more lean on the bone, which made meal great! I preferred it this way, especially since the seasoning was so good! I'd get these again! The chicken was also on the dry side, but again, the seasoning was so good and every bit had good flavor. Platters came with sweet buns to contrast the savory meats. Fries were crispy and crunchy, just how I like them. I need to come back for these ribs which were my favorite!

    Brisket Sandwich and Mac And Cheese
    Ariana G.

    I have heard great things about Durk's over the years and unfortunately this experience just didn't do it for me. I came in around 8PM on a Saturday night and everyone in the restaurant was waiting for food. We were sat and shortly after someone asked us about a drink order, but it took a while for the server to come back and ask us about meals. We ordered a pulled pork sandwich, brisket sandwich, slice of cornbread and two sides of mac and cheese. The pulled pork was fine but was not very seasoned and the house BBQ sauce was more vinegary than anything else. The brisket sandwich was also decent. I do have to say that the amount of meat on the bun was excellent, but the BBQ sauce kind of ruined that for us. The Mac & Cheese was good, but cold. The corn bread was something I'd be interested in having again. For people who haven't had much BBQ I can see why it would be well-liked, but for my first "official" BBQ experience in RI it left a lot to be desired.

    1/2 rib, 1/4 brisket, jalapeño cheddar sausage, bread and pickles
    Kent S.

    Rating: 4.3 Came to try the place for lunch on a weekend. Parking is street only. The place was pretty empty when we got there. Pretty big space on the alley in providence. The place offers BBQ, sandwiches, some interesting appetizers and alcoholic/non alcoholic drinks. We ordered Brisket, ribs, cheddar sausage, and chicken leg with side of mac and cheese, corn dog and fries. Some things were pretty standard others were more notable. Most of the side dishes were pretty standard including corn dog, mac and cheese, fries, bread and pickles. The meats were pretty good overall. Cheddar Jalapeño sausage was cheesy with a hint of spice and savory. Ribs were seasoned and spiced very well and were flavorful without BBQ sauce. Less fatty and saucy than most I've had but I preferred it that way. The chicken was also seasoned and spiced well. Flavorful and moist. The brisket was ok. A but fatty and not a lot of seasoning so needed some BBQ sauce. The service was good and the staff was attentive besides the part we awkwardly waited a bit before they noticed we were here to be seated since everyone was watching T.V. Overall I did like the place and it's a good BBQ option in RI. Only thing is that the parking may be difficult to find as it's located in downtown providence and that the price can be a bit high. I would come back for their ribs, sausage and chicken.

    Diane M.

    I loved them on Thayer and I love them on Aborn. And let me say, this place is so consistent in hiring the best bartenders. They are knowledgeable, friendly and personable. I had the Chilton. My daughter ordered the punch of the day. We were both loved them. Alex, the bartender, is truly good. He and my daughter got into a discussion about whiskeys. He showcased various bottles and gave a history on them. But the ribs I ordered were the showstopper. We had ordered to go but got so engrossed with our knowledgeable bartender, we ate half the meal there

    These were actually taken from a food tour but the brisket is just
    Jenny C.

    Sweet Moses, this place is good. Even after living in Texas, I would still say this is my favorite barbecue place. (Note: I am not *from* Texas, nor do I actually like barbecue generally, so...take that however you will.) I hadn't been here in a couple of years, but I surprised my husband with lunch at Durk's for his birthday, and he LOVED it (he, unlike me, actually likes bbq and said it surpassed several places in Dallas). He got sliced brisket and jalapeño cheddar stuffed sausage that I stole half of. Also kale and cornbread. I had the pulled brisket sandwich and completely annihilated it. We also had our 11 month old with us, and they were super accommodating and helpful, which I appreciated. All I can say is that anyone who can make me want to return for barbecue is best in its class, and that is Durk's! Ten stars.

    Brisket & Pork-belly
    Paul E.

    The food was awesome. I was skeptical before arriving as BBQ can be very hit or miss but Durk's nailed it. The food doesn't look massive but it is rich & filling. The menu is simple, as it should be. Their homemade bbq sauce was also addicting & I found myself adding it to everything. The service while sitting at bar was excellent & quick. The inside of the place is more modern & clean than I've seen at other BBQ restraints but the Whiskey Wall was really cool with plenty of different options to choose from. I look forward to going back & trying the few menu items I didn't try the first time.

    Chicken leg with white bbq, regular bbq ribs, fries, side of pickles. All fantastic
    Julia G.

    Food: Very tasty food! We had the chicken leg with white barbecue and the ribs-- both were fantastic. The fries were also super crispy. We are excited to try more of their dishes. Service: very quick and friendly service ! Ambience: great bar for a chill night or for watching sports with friends.

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    Rachel O.

    Okay, I get it now. The rumors are true: This place is unbelievably good. Drinks: The bartender was wicked friendly & talented. I ordered the "Chilton" cocktail which is a very out-of-character drink for me, but I'm SO glad I did. Grapefruit vodka, house-made grapefruit cordial, lemon, soda, & a salt rim. I asked for extra salt & she delivered. I think I drank my first drink in 5 seconds flat, because it was that good. I ordered another, of course. My partner had the "Old Fashioned On Draft" - Yes that's right. On draft. I snuck a sip & it was pretty good. *Very* good for $10. Food: Oh my god? Phenomenal. We had the wood grilled shishito peppers to start. They came with bbq mayo dip that paired perfectly. Off to a great start. For the main event, we went with brisket, pork belly, wood grilled wings (sweet & spicy mustard style), & potato salad. We ate mostly in silence because of how good it all was. Bonus points for passing the gluten-free test. Even more bonus points for passing the microwaved-leftovers-the-next-day test. Somehow the pork belly (which might be the best pork belly I've ever had in my life) was even better the next day. Thank you, Durk's, for blowing my mind. We'll definitely be back.

    Smoke Pork Belly
    Kianamalia K.

    Amazing BBQ. Every thing was so Good. Service and food. Out first time to Providence, Rhode Island and had to try. Thank you TikTok!!!

    Pork ribs, chicken sausage, coleslaw.
    Brian W.

    Wanted to like this place - the spicy chicken sausage was legit good, and the creamy coleslaw (it's the only kind) was rich yet simple and tasty. However the pork ribs were kind of dry, and service, despite a mostly empty restaurant, was a bit erratic. Unsure if they were understaffed or lunch was just the wrong time to show up? With an arrival just before noon, I had originally ordered the barbecue pork belly too, only to be told they wouldn't have any for another 30 minutes, so maybe just too early?

    Ribs, brisket greens oh my!
    Jon B.

    Was craving BBQ so I waltzed into Durk's which seemed to be the local joint in town. Service is very friendly with a casual vibe. The menu is small which is a good thing in my mind . I went with beer , ribs and brisket ( greens as my side ) . Food was quite good and the sauce was as well . A good choice next time you visit providence !

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    Great ribs. Good beer menu. The 20 $ surcharge to park is a bit steep. Came on a Sunday. Still had to pay.

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    Great food, really nice people. And the food for what you pay is an exceptional value. Do come and eat here.

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    The BBQ was great! The sausage is bomb. Great drinks and a good attentive and friendly staff.

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