Ever on the hunt for the best bbq, we found some time to try Donnie's Friday afternoon. Open only…read moreThursday - Saturday, this little carryout spot is very much off the beaten path. In a blink and you'll miss it structure (it almost looks like one of those prebuilt sheds you could get at Lowes) in a residential part of New Hope, Donnie's offers traditional bbq meals with a wide selection of sides and desserts. My parents and I got two pulled pork meals, both with macaroni and cheese as a side. I got sweet potato casserole with mine while my parents opted for the hash brown casserole as their second side. Each plate was served with a small, soft white roll. We had banana pudding and chocolate fudge pie for dessert. Drinks include canned Pepsi products and bottled Milos tea. The young man taking orders was polite and helpful. We stood around by our car while we waited and then took our food to the nearby park to eat at a picnic table. There's nowhere to sit and eat at Donnie's, which is fine - just something to keep in mind. Just be ready to make the drive home or head to the park like we did. Overall, the food was okay. The weakest link was the sweet potato casserole, as it didn't have a ton of flavor. The bbq itself was next up -- a decent smoke flavor and texture, but unfortunately pretty dry. The sauce was slightly sweet and very tangy. Rolls were storebought but were a nice enough addition; I always like a little bread with my bbq. The macaroni and cheese also wasn't super flavorful, but was good enough -- just didn't stand out much. I'm confident the chocolate fudge pie was not homemade but it actually tasted pretty good: kind of Oreo-ish crust and a sweet, slightly-denser-than-pudding chocolate filling. The best two things were the hash brown casserole (very cheesy and creamy) and the banana pudding - made with real vanilla pudding, plentiful Nilla wafers, and nice, ripe bananas. Those two items are keepers. Overall, it's a worthwhile experience to check off if you're dedicated to trying out all the bbq the wider Huntsville area has to offer, like me. Personally, it's not a particular favorite, but I have certainly had much, much worse and would encourage you to visit and form your own opinion.

Donnie and Laura are wonderful people. Amazing food. Her desserts are the bomb you will not be…read moredisappointed. I highly recommend this quaint little place of business.

One of my favorite BBQ spots in all of the South! Huge portions and everything is delicious. You…read morewon't be disappointed by the loaded taters. They also make some of the best sweet tea!

My wife and I ate here because I was wanting some gumbo and a bbq sandwich and she wanted a loaded…read morebaked potato. We called our order in went to the restaurant to pick it up. The staff were very friendly and welcoming. The food was served hot and had a wonderful flavor. The vibe is very casual. If you're in the Arab area definitely give them a shot!!

I got the loaded potato and it was delicious! Service was quick and even got a free tea on the way…read moreout! It's a lot of food for the price of u ask me. Ambiance is a nice traditional barbecue place.

Absolutely awful. We took a couple bites and walked out! Side were bad and BBQ tasted like fatty…read moremush!

May not be everyone's cup of tea but I like it. It is an off the beaten path bar with cold beer,…read morepool, and sometimes music that many of the local folks enjoy. The locals may look like bama bubbas but I can tell there are several rocket scientists that are part of that group by the fancy trucks out in the parking lot. Valentines dinner was a delicious shrimp boil. I can't wait to try out the patio in the summer. Not fancy but very clean.

From the owner: Bar & Grill in a Rural setting, with unique patio, and live music.read more

I ordered and paid for a large pork sandwich abd a side of green beans. I have never seen a smaller…read morepulled pork sandwich. Had I ordered a small, it would make sense. But this was tiny. And the beans equally tiny. Yes, the sandwich tasted fine. There was little to no sauce and a dab of slaw. After reading good reviews, pretty disappointing.

I was pretty pleasantly surprised with Simmons! I often find that drive-through only bbq is very…read morehit or miss, but this place is a hit for me. Like I said, this operation is drive-through only, so all meals are made to-go. I got mine shortly after work for a late lunch. City harbor is a short drive away, so I toodled over there for a view of the water while I ate. The drive through line moved quickly enough. The menu has bbq, the less fancy bbq sides (beans, slaw, chips), family pack meals for a variety of crowd sizes, as well as loaded potatoes and nachos. I selected a pork loaded baked potato with a Diet Pepsi (iirc - don't think it was Coke). I think my lunch ~$12, which isn't too bad for the serving sizes. The lady at the drive through was polite and welcoming. My pork tater was quite large and came with liquidy butter, cheese, and dollops of sour cream and bacon bits on top. The bacon bits, while the pre-packaged salad garnish kind, are a pleasant surprise - you don't often get those on bbq taters without asking. The potato was cooked nicely, still warm and soft. I genuinely enjoyed the Que, enough so that I'd get it on a sandwich or on a plate without the goodness of a potato there as backup, lol. I don't like bbq sauce on my taters but I did dip a small piece of pork in the cup they gave me. It's a more vinegar based sauce, but it had enough sweetness to it that I still enjoyed it. Thanks for a quick, easy, and tasty lunch!

We had a great experience at Boarhog's BBQ. Everything we ordered was outstanding, hot, and clearly…read moremade with care. We had the pulled chicken sandwich, noting the portion options (5 oz small and 8 oz large). The small was very generous and more than satisfying. We paired it with a side of onion rings, which were cooked perfectly. The white sauce was excellent, and the vinegar-based BBQ sauces were thin and authentic classic Alabama-style BBQ. I ordered the pulled pork sandwich basket with a side salad, and it was excellent. The pork was served hot (not just warm), clean, not fatty, and very moist. The lightly toasted bun added great texture and pulled everything together. The kids had chicken tenders and fries, and everything came out fresh, hot, and delicious. The staff really stood out, friendly, welcoming, and happy to explain the food and sauces. You can tell they care about both their food and their customers. Overall, Boarhog's BBQ offers generous portions, authentic flavors, and great service. Highly recommended, and we'll definitely be back.

This is a must go to in Huntsville! Portions are large and the food is outstanding. This is the…read morebest Alabama White Sauce around. Service is friendly and fast. TVs are everywhere in the place with news, travel or sports depending on your preference. Highly recommend!!

The people that own and run Holy Smokes are absolute treasures. This is a simple, family owned,…read moreand local southern business that takes pride in their food and feels a responsibility to their community. It's a humble restaurant, the inside isn't going to wow you - cabin like appearance and very simple seating. And you can smell the smoke as you pull up. Nothing new here in ages other than the very humble banquet hall that has just popped up. Your mind will drift back to an earlier time where a rail side bbq restaurant pops up to feed the locals. I honestly can't imagine ever going back to the big city for a "culinary experience" as long as I have eating options like this. Bon Appetit / happy eating, yelpers!

Driving back home to Huntsville through the Scottsboro area, I stopped in on a whim, hungry and…read morehoping to support a non-chain restaurant unique to the area. I lucked out with Holy Smokes. I've been to a couple barbeque places in Scottsboro, and this is my favorite so far. The parking lot is a little bumpy / pot-holey so be careful pulling in. I rolled into the restaurant and immediately felt that this was a local-type spot. The man operating the cash register was engaged in a very friendly, familiar conversations with someone eating there. However, he paused his conversation immediately when I walked up to him and taught me about the different sauces they offered. I'm glad he did, because I definitely have bbq sauce preferences, and he steered me in the right direction! Their fairly large menu is handwritten on the board behind the register, but I opted for a lunch deal they had running - a small pulled pork sandwich with chips and a drink for only $5!! Now granted, it was a small sandwich -- if you were starving you'd likely need a little something extra -- but for how delicious the sandwich was and for that cheap, you really can't do much better than that! The pulled pork itself was really, really good - honestly some of the best bbq I've had in north Alabama. Tender, moist, moderately smoky, not too fatty. Really, really good stuff. The sweet sauce the man at the register set me up with was good too, also faintly smoky and tangy on top of the usual sweet tomato flavor. It was a delicious sandwich, and the sweet tea I got was good too, though maybe not quite sweet enough for me. I plan on coming back with family so we can try some of their other bbq. If the pork stays consistent and the other stuff is even 75% as good, this could definitely be a 5 star spot. Check it out if you're in the area!

This! Place! Needs! More! Hype!…read more Okay, back to typing normally. Kar's Char is a relatively new Texas-style bbq place inside of Lowe Mill. It occupies the full restaurant space that used to belong to The Veggie and belonged to Happy Tummy before that. It's to the left of Piper and Leaf as you face P&L from the parking lot. I only belabor this point because some folks do have a hard time navigating Lowe Mill and no one should miss out on giving this place a try because they can't find it. I saw a few posts about Kar's Char when they first opened and have had them bookmarked since then. Recently, I was in the area after work around 2 PM and looking to kill some time before a doctor's appointment. I was feeling hungry and figured why not give them a go and enjoy a little time at the Mill while I waited. I arrived and took a few minutes to look at the menu. I am, admittedly, freakishly obnoxious and snobby about barbeque and was determined to have a positive experience, so I decided not to play with fire that day and instead decided to order one of their burgers, which I'd seen a few people rave about online. I selected their hatch green chili cheeseburger and placed an order for that. It comes with one side and I decided on macaroni and cheese. They have bottled drinks available next to the register and so I grabbed a water out of the cooler to round things out. My burger was cooked fresh just for me so I had a few minutes to hang around and take in the fun, nerdy, classic Lowe Mill ambiance. This is a truly local business and they seem very dedicated to supporting and uplifting their fellow businesses in and around the Mill. The service I received was incredibly kind and welcoming -- they really do seem like lovely folks here. My burger came out piping hot and cooked perfectly, with slightly crispy, charred edges and a juicy center. It was a delicious burger, slightly spicy but nothing scary, and I especially loved the chili lime aioli -- added a nice creaminess and moisture. To my pleasant surprise, the soft, lightly toasted bun held up to all the goodness pretty well! Next time I will probably ask for no pickles -- I found their flavor a little overwhelming -- but I am also hot and cold on my feelings about pickles so your mileage may vary! I say keep them on if you're a big fan, and take them off if not. :) The macaroni and cheese was enjoyable but not as good as the burger. Next time I come I will probably try out a different side. Overall, 4.5/5, with extra high marks for the hatch green chili burger and the charming, welcoming staff/owners. I'll be back to try the actual barbeque, and certainly to have another burger!

The food was awesome and so delicious. Service was outstanding. We placed an order for 20 people…read moreto be picked up, and they are very easy to work with. I had the Burnt Ends small plate, and it was so good. The sides were potato salad and onion rings. They both were very delicious. Thanks guys, I think you were awesome.

They typically have a couple different pulled pork options, such as pineapple habanero and maple…read morehickory. The pineapple habanero is my go-to; super flavorful! You get a choice of spicy or regular sauce. The spicy is served in a little container; the regular is squirted on. Plate includes pulled pork and 2 sides for $8.00. The sides are where they lose a star. Potato salad is the best... go for it. Baked beans... the serving is so small, don't bother... and it's nothing special. Smoked Mac and cheese... steer clear! A messy gray, tasteless mush. I don't know how they can serve that mess. For a great smoked Mac and cheese, go to P.B's BBQ on Jordan... you will thank me. Day-old-tasting roll served with the plate. Pork is great, potato salad is delightful.

Doctor BBQ has pulled pork with only the great flavors from their smoking wood plus any self added…read moresauces or salt...Great because I can it as spicy or salty or NOT as I want (and as directed by my Family Doctor)! They have a really spicy sauce, pineapple habanero, for when I'm in the mood. Their smoky, cheesy macaroni and other side selections are very good also -- so Doctor BBQ is not just a meat truck! Always a pleasure to visit their truck! Where will they be next? They have a Facebook page. They can be found at local Breweries, at the Redstone NASA food corral, and other North Alabama locations! Do not miss out, track them down!

We had cheese burgers with onions rings and fried okra. Food was delicious and the service was…read moreexcellent!

Our kids own a business in NEW HOPE and we drop by Galens all the time. Love veggies, catfish and…read moreeverything else we get there. Service is great and feels like mostly locals who know each other including law enforcement which in my opinion is a good sign. Feel like they appreciate your business and always enjoy food, service and folks taking the time to eat here. Recommend.