If you ain't ate at Charlie's Barbecue... are you really a cowboy?…read more I rolled in hungry enough to rope a tornado and walked out feelin' like I just survived a holy experience in smoked meat. I ordered the three-plate feast -- ribs, chicken, and pork -- and every bite was straight-up legendary. The ribs? Fall-off-the-bone tender with that perfect smoky bark that makes a cowboy close his eyes and thank the heavens. The chicken? Juicy, smoky, cooked so right it oughta have its own fan club. The pork? Melted like warm butter on a biscuit -- pure magic. And that coleslaw? To. Die. For. Cold, crisp, tangy perfection -- the kind of slaw that makes you lean back, grin, and nod slow. But the chili... good grief. That chili was out of this world -- like they simmered it over campfire coals blessed by a thousand trail riders before me. Charlie's Barbecue ain't just a meal -- it's a dusty-boot, hat-tip, full-throttle cowboy experience. If you ain't ate here yet, Cowboy... go fix that.

This is our favorite Bbq in the area. They are a small shop at the corner of Odenville but do a…read moregreat job on Good Food!

Cool spot, nice copper top bar. Variety selection on tap. Ribs were insane and so were the baked…read morebeans!

They're known for their dry rub ribs and they did not disappoint. Flavorful alone and nice heat…read morewith the wet sauce. Hush puppies are perfect and the turnip greens were delicious, if a tad too salty.

This was absolutely the worst "bbq" I have ever eaten. The…read moreBBQ ribs were not bbq'd--they were also not flavorful. The sides (baked beans and collard greens) tasted like they were out of a can with no seasoning added. Wow. Just bad. I should have known to leave when there was only one table clean and no patrons in the restaurant. When I asked the young lady at the register what her favorite dish was, she stated that she doesn't eat here. That was clue #2. My mistake. Believe me, it will not happen again.

The BBQ is delicious. A little concerning due to location but don't worry. It's great!read more

Today's review is Rusty's BBQ located at 7484 Parkway Drive in Leeds, Alabama. They are a family…read morerun business and have won several awards over the years since opening in 2009. Rusty's is hands down the best BBQ in Alabama, I drive over 50 miles at least three times a month or more to eat here. They offer up pork sandwiches, plates, ribs, brisket, cheeseburgers, a vegetarian BBQ, chicken, sausage, world famous collards, homemade pies and more along with a variety of sides. I don't eat vegetables so I double down on the fries, I cover them with their sweet BBQ sauce, which I also love on the meat. The serving size at first glance looks a little small but don't be fooled, it will fill you up along with the generous helping of whatever side you order. The last time Julie was with me she ordered the ribs with okra and mac & cheese, both were enough to feed a family of four. The ribs were fall off of the bone and cooked to perfection, not burned like some rib places around the area. As for me, like I said, I always order the pulled pork plate with double fries, sweet BBQ sauce all over both. I have tried the spicy BBQ sauce and at first taste it was a little hot for my taste buds, but over time I kept dipping my fries in it and once I got used to it, it was pretty good, I would not put it directly on the meat or fries. I also tried the house sauce, it was just a sauce, kinda like if you didn't want your BBQ plain, best I can describe it is like drinking water instead of anything with taste, it's something to wet your throat. They offer a white sauce but I did not try it. The sweet tea is also very good. The service is good as well, someone came out and checked on me as I was eating, they play the blues on the radio but not too loud, the decor is local with lots of hometown football and area sports decor. The only thing I did not see that makes a great BBQ joint a legendary BBQ joint is a picture of Alabama football coach Paul "Bear" Bryant, all of the legendary BBQ joints in Alabama have a picture of the Bear. Rusty's offers ample indoor and outdoor dining and plenty of parking with handicap parking available. Now to the only negative, when I order I always emphasize that I want NO pickles on my plate, I can't stand pickles or pickle juice. Several times they have put pickles on my plate, it's just a couple of small pickles and I remove them but it's the fact that I point it out plainly when ordering and they still get it wrong. I don't let little things like that slide when reviewing restaurants. If you are a local and eat here alot be sure to put your phone number in when paying to earn points for your reward, it's only 5% off, but every little bit counts. Overall Rusty's hits a home run when it comes to BBQ in the state of Alabama, it's worth the drive. 5/5

Terrible Potato Salad. Needs a new recipe. Onions, celery, mayo, sweet relish, Salt, pepper, dry…read moreHidden Valley Ranch Powder. Cole Slaw, add a little vinegar and white sugar, mayo. Your coleslaw has no flavor. Some places add sweet relish too. I bought the 1/2 Chicken, but I didn't have any BbQ sauce in the bag. Chicken was good. Very nice People! Great Service! Ambiance was nice and clean.

The Shack is Boss…read more Great Barbecue and lots of it. They have that smoker going every day. Dot's potato salad is wonderful. All sides great. Also hamburgers, chicken, and hot dogs. Large portions. Service is prompt and correct. Eat in or take out. It is how they live and what they do. I must confess I Iive in the area and have eaten there for years. Check them out.

We order Shack all the time. All our rela…read more tives want it when they come to lake. Could not as for better.

This place has good food but it's never open (it doesn't have regular hours) and it takes a…read morehorribly ridiculous amount of time to get anything ordered and received.. It's just a horrible nightmare situation over there..

First time visit, I ordered the ribs and they were fantastic. Fall off the bone tender, smoke was…read moregood, sauce was very good as well. My wife ordered a salad with chicken, she advised it was fair and the chicken was bland. I will try it again soon. Restaurant was clean and the staff courteous and professional

Y'all know I'm always on the lookout for a good cheeseburger. Well, this place has them, among many…read moreother delicious things. It's located in a small strip mall so parking can be tricky but it's worth it! Lol! The dining room gives that small town feel, and I'm here for it!! You can sit, for the most part, where you want, in their small dining area or in a booth in an attached area. The service has never been bad. We've rated here a number of times with my in-loves, who live in the area, and frequently eat here. All of their food is fresh and cooked to order. I've eat several things but let's talk about the double cheeseburger and homemade fries! The burger is so big that you can't get it in your mouth! It's so juicy, too! And the fries... my gracious! So! Good! It's all responsibly priced for home cooked food. So go and give them a try!! You won't be disappointed! Oh!! They also do large orders for pick up. We've had thanksgiving, Christmas and birthday meals from here. Again, you won't be disappointed! Peace out

I've eaten a lot of different BBQ in a lot of different states, and I can say that Southland's BBQ…read moreis solid. The ribs are exceptionally good, and I've always been happy with the sides (although I'm admittedly not that adventurous and usually get the mac-and-chese and turnip greens). The people are friendly and the down-home vibes make it easy to settle in for chitchat with the locals.

My husband and I are huge fans of Lulu's! It's super convenient since it's just around the corner…read morefrom our house, so we find ourselves dining there quite frequently. Their BBQ is absolutely delicious, though I must admit, I'm a bit bummed they don't have ribs. Oh, and definitely place your orders early for the stuffed baked potatoes--they tend to sell out quick! While it's not a sit-down spot, their drive-thru more than makes up for it. Plus, there's plenty of parking, and you won't have any trouble finding the place!

Great FOOD! Friendly staff! Will eat here again. Best BBQ so far in Alabama. From Chicago.read more

I've had the 10pc wings and fries and it was fresh. It seems they cook all their orders to order…read morewhich takes a little minute or you to get your order but it is well worth a wait. The fries was seasoned very well. Definitely a hole in the wall but definitely a gem.

Although the restaurant staff was obviously in the weeds, Jazmin did everything she could to make…read moreour experience better even with the delay of food. She was excellent and very helpful and responsive to all of us - a party of 8. She is definitely an asset!

My husband and I went to dinner here the other night and it was very good. My husband had the…read morewestern smash burger and he loved it. I really enjoyed my Philly with onion rings too. This place always puts a special twist on the food. For example, there was honey on my onion rings and they used Gouda on the Philly cheesesteak. I really enjoyed it and it somehow worked well. This place is always busy for the small town it's in. Service is always very good with a hometown feel. Many tables in the restaurant and some tables outside in the back I believe. We will be back again.

I was there for lunch today and try this restaurant for the first time, my friend and I ordered…read moreribeye steak with twice baked potato and salad, first bite we thought is good especially the outer part that has fat, but as we go towards the middle of the steak, there is no taste at all, I tried the sauce and the sauce taste like a water down with no consistency like water, we both have the same verdict, maybe just maybe if this is an A-1 sauce it will make a difference, the twice bake potato is okay, and I am so surprised that a small amount of sour cream that's probably a size of TSP has a charge. Service is okay, the server is nice, ambiance hmm.