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    Fincher's Barbecue

    4.0 (45 reviews)
    Closed 10:00 am - 9:00 pm
    Updated 3 months ago

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    Moderate noise
    Divey
    Good for kids

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    Ellie V.

    Meh. This place is fine if you're in the area, but I wouldn't go out my way for it. What's most confusing is why it was written up for Food Network. Like haven't they had better barbecue than this? This is the best middle Georgia has to offer? the rib "plate" cake with two decent ribs and one shriveled, tough little reject of a rib. While it wasn't expensive, I also didn't find it to be a great value, either. STEAMER RIBS? The ribs I ordered had kind of a bland, waterlogged quality. Like they'd been sitting around for a good while in a steamer basket or something. The flavor was okay. Just bland. And I'm not super into spicy food just to be clear. This is for the lot who maybe thinks mayonnaise is too "spicy." Maybe the ribs would have been better if they'd just come out of the smoker? The sauce was fine. I don't typically like vinegary sauces, but it wasn't like Carolina level vinegar... so fine, but not great. If it were served to me at a picnic I wouldn't complain, but I wouldn't rave, either. The sides were pretty forgettable. Everything was okay. The cole slaw tasted like it had a lot of pickles in it, which was unusual.

    Christian D.

    I go to pick up my mom and leave with 2 pounds of pulled pork and two sandwiches for the road without fail. Fincher's BBQ is the place that I visit every time I go to see my family in Georgia. The outside makes the place look small but they make up for it with large flavor. Their BBQ has a strong vinegar base to it. I've never been a fan of vinegar-based BBQ,however this place is certainly the exception. I would love to be in the kitchen and learn their secrets. They have a small dining area inside that's always packed and a drive-through window where people can get their BBQ fix on the run. I always keep it simple and get pulled pork sandwiches. If you're driving through Macon Georgia and you're a fan of delicious barbecue you have got to stop by Fincher's.

    Tommy G.

    We were heading home from Atlanta and decided to stop in for a quick bite. When you first drive up you are transported back to the 50's and 60's era. I could see this place in its hay day. I could imagine stopping by after church for a super and some fries. That's about where the good part of this review ends. The food was okay. The pork on the super reminded me of the pork sandwiches from the school cafeteria. The fries needed salt, and the peach cobbler was mostly dough and had very few peaches. We were hoping for a great little hole in the wall place. This might have been an amazing place back in the day, but now, it's just okay.

    Pulled pork, Brunswick stew, baked beans and fries. I was a lil skeptical at first but the food is pretty damn good! I'll be back.

    Pulled pork, baked beans, fries and Brunswick stew. I was a little skeptical at first but it was pretty damn good! I would definitely go back!

    Super Pig - half eaten
    Brad K.

    The good: the BBQ is among the best in the country. It's vinegar based, but it sooooooo good. Your best bet is the Super Pig. The bad: the building is older than me, and I think older than my mom. The age shows. It's a tight fit if you want to eat inside, but there are tables outside. Overall, though, it's a dive that makes the best BBQ. You won't be disappointed.

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    Get the Super Pig, it's awesome, old school BBQ

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    Best bbq I've had. Quick service and very nice employees would definitely recommend. Thanks!

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