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    Golden Rule BBQ

    2.9 (19 reviews)
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    The 2-meat plate, brisket and ribs (saucy!) with collards and mac-n-cheese.
    Scott N.

    I've actually been to this place several times over the past 10+ years while visiting a long-time client here in Pell City. Ten years ago there were very few options for food in this town. Today there are the same few options with the addition of possibly EVERY fast food restaurant out there. Unfortunately my recollection of Golden Rule 10 years ago is blurred by countless other southern BBQ joints, but my feeling was that it has changed a bit since then. It was the first place that I tried or even heard of Hoppin' John. Not only is it off the menu, but the young, friendly waitress had never heard of it. Food of a bygone era? It's just beans and rice. The BBQ, however, is pretty good. I went with the 2-meat plate: brisket and ribs, and 2 sides: collards and mac-n-cheese. A basket of some nice, warm corn muffins came out for the table shortly after our order. My lunch came out in due time, but much to my dismay, was drenched in sweet BBQ sauce. A personal preference, but I do like my sauce on the side, and it was my fault for not requesting this. It was in fact tasty, sweet sauce. Golden Rule, I've learned, is a small local chain in Alabama and Mississippi, with several locations and their own refined and bottled BBQ sauces. Available in gift packs just in time for the holidays, it was good, but not that good! The meat below the sauce was good. Not overly smokey, but tasty. The ribs were tender and falling off the bone. The brisket, firm but just tender enough, nice smoke ring, well-rendered, neatly sliced. The service was prompt, friendly, and as warm as the corn muffins. As the choices for non-fast food are limited in Pell City, this place is in the forefront. Convenient to I-20, it's worth a stop if you're hungry and in the area.

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    This place was ok. The staff were all very kind and helpful, but the food was mediocre and it took awhile for it to come

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