Soooo it's been a hot minute since I have been to this Lakeview Moe's location! I actually miss coming here from before I started working from home during Covid. On my recent visit, it wasn't crowded so i ordered right away. The staff were all very friendly! I ordered the wing platter. Delicious!!! For my sides I got potato salad & collard greens. The entire meal hit the spot for me after a long day. A lot has changed since the last time I was here. The ambiance is fun & spacious for groups. I love their patio! Definitely recommend this Moes location if you are looking for a good time & some yummy food!!! read more

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Came in on a Wednesday which is their brisket day. The guy who helped us at the counter said you know it's fresh because they only sell it on Wednesday. I got the platter that brings two sides and cornbread. I decided on fries because they have like a dry rub seasoning and I had the Mississippi mud which is like a chocolate moose with Oreo cookie crumbs. I thought that was great because it was like a side and dessert in one. The corn bread was great. The brisket was okay. It had two sauces, coleslaw and pickles. Love all the toppings but may have needed more brisket so it's not drowned out. They also have a full bar which is nice. It was a beautiful evening so sitting outside was nice and they have plenty of TV to watch a game. The platter was $26 after tax which I guess not in days is expected. I would recommend! read more

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Ok so Moe's to me... is a bar. I'm not here to review the food. Although, I think it's pretty good. There is better BBQ in Birmingham, though. I appreciate the vibe that Moe's cultivates. It's consistent, yet appropriate for each location. Back in Ye Olde College Days in Auburn, Moe's would do Trivia nights, and Bups (big cups, $3, 32oz wells), $2 beer nights, etc.. This Moe's location is back after a near year-long hiatus which began following a kitchen fire. I've heard rumors there were other reasons they had to shut down for so long, neither here nor there. It basically looks the same as before. The food here is ok, they often have live music on weekends. I was here on a Saturday night, and by 8pm they were IDing people at the door, I would say Moe's is family-friendly for lunch... not dinner. This is where the youths (18-24) of Birmingham come to par-tay. It's a great location, although Lakeview has had its moments recently. Be aware at night. I had the bushwhacker this time. An alcoholic milkshake made with rum, I think. Delicious. Beers here are normal bar prices and service is pretty quick, nothing to complain about. My perception of Moe's is not a place to eat, but maybe that should change based on others' reviews. Will report back if I ever eat something here. read more

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Update July 2025. I visited here with some friends today. For a couple of them it was their first time at Moe's. I recommended the turkey. Of course, no one was disappointed. Turkey was perfect. Great smoked flavor, Bama Style with the slaw and both red and white sauces. I had the green beans and peach cobbler for my sides. Everything could not have been better. We ate on the patio, since it was cloudy. Very pleasant. Great tea. There's nothing bad about this place and they are very consistent. read more

Moe's Original Bar B Que - Catfish, limas, jalapeño slaw, & hushpuppies. - Barbeque Near Me - Birmingham, Alabama

My wife went by and got takeout; pulled pork and BBQ beans. We've done this several times. Their food is delicious, appealing, well prepared and ready to eat on pickup. I've eaten BBQ from other well known restaurants around the state and Moe's is terrific! Recommended! read more

Smoked wings are the best. I exclusively go to Moe's just for the wings. I like their business model, too. They seem to prefer locations near universities. Good vibes all around and they have some cool, affordable apparel read more

I am a huge fan of Moe's Original Bar B Que and yet somehow never stopped at their downtown Birmingham, Alabama location. Well, I'm happy to report that today was the day for me to stop by this particular location. Whether by design or this is the actual facade of the building, the ambiance as you pull up is definitely looking like a building that has definitely seen better days. The restaurant is located in the downtown Birmingham area, so their are a lot of dining choices in the immediate area. In fact, there is a pizzeria next door and a Mexican restaurant basically across the street. Walking into Moe's Original Bar B Que, this location is definitely more of a bar than a restaurant. I am sure the fact that it is close to the University of Birmingham and that it is located in downtown Birmingham played a big part in that decision. The process is placing your order at the bar and they giveyou a number and then they bring you your food. I went with the chicken platter and for my two sides, I went with collard greens and Brunswick stew. My plate was about fifteen dollars. My food was brought out relatively quickly and overall, it was definitely a fine lunch. I chose to sit on the patio and had a decent view of downtown Birmingham. read more

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Moe's is consistently delicious and fast. Their smoked chicken wings are really special. And I am a big fan of the nachos. Sized to share! The chips are crispy crunchy salty yummy. Plenty of meat (I like the turkey), drenched in both red and white sauces, topped with diced tomatoes, red onions, and pickled jalapeños. Why get a sandwich when you can have nachos?! I ate outside on the covered porch. The heaters were on, and the windows were up for winter. Tables are spaced nicely. There were 4 or 5 TVs going and some rocking tunes playing. It was happy hour vibe, most people were standing around their tables drinking and talking over each other and the music. Good times. read more

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Mom wanted wings and I wanted to try someplace new. Reviews for Moe's wings were good and it's a BBQ place! Delivery was in order. Mom loved the wings. She is a wing connoisseur. The marinated slaw is a nice change from the more creamy slaws. Mom ate all the baked beans so she must have liked them. I didn't find them unique but good. The pork on the pulled pork platter was very tasty. The potato salad was good with just enough creaminess. read more

Bartender Kendall was spectacular, with the amount of business... accurate, polite, made delicious drinks. Hell of a bartender!

Had a great brisket special with augratin potatoes last time. They post their daily specials on The Facebook. I've gotten the nachos and the sauces sound weird but they are good! I need to try their wings next. read more

Moe's Original Bar B Que - Barbeque Near Me - Birmingham, Alabama

Huge Moe's BBQ fan unfortunately all the ones around me in TN have closed so when I'm traveling and find one I always stop. This downtown bham location has a very nice outdoor patio and plenty of seating. I got 6 smoked wings with Alabama white sauce which is what I get every time I visit. Outstanding as always. I tried their collard greens for the first time. They were very tasty. Had a nice smoked flavor with small chunks of smoked meat in them. Service was fast and friendly as usual. read more

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Came here on Wednesday night for dinner! They have a special for $6 nachos, $3 bushwackers and $7 bottles of wine. My friend ordered the pork nachos and I got the chicken platter (only corn bread, no sides). The meat was delicious - tender, juicy and flavorful. The white sauce was good but the red BBQ sauce is AMAZING. You could put it on a boot and I'd eat it. The bushwacker was good, but the bottle of wine (cabernet) was mediocre at best. But that's what you get for cheap wine. Overall, would recommend for their BBQ! read more

Moe's Original Bar B Que - Chicken platter with cornbread (no sides) - Barbeque Near Me - Birmingham, Alabama

Stopped at Moe's during a training at Andrews Sports Medicine & Orthopaedic Center with a bunch of doctors. Everyone seemed to like their food. I had the chicken platter with their collard greens and macaroni and cheese. The portion size of their lunch plate was fantastic, surprisingly I ate it all. Great BBQ sauce too. The service was quick too when we ordered from the bar, we only had an hour and still had plenty of time after we finished to get back to the hospital. It was nice being able to eat outside on their patio. I can only imagine this must be a popular place for the locals at night. I definitely would eat here again if I were in Birmingham. [Review #454] (39th Review of 2017) read more

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My first time at Moe's BBQ and had their Wednesday Brisket special!! I ordered the Brisket sandwich with potato salad and cole slaw. The sides were good but nothing i haven't tasted elsewhere before. The sandwich was very good whereas the brisket fell apart easily in my mouth. They have a white sauce and red sauce, which I would definitely order extra white sauce next time, being that it's already added to the sandwich. They do have red sauce in a corner table for grabs. The only thing I feel would make this sandwich great is if a different type of bread is used instead of the regular buns, but that is my thought, so to each their own. The inside has park bench style sitting while outside they have mostly high chair seating, so be prepared for either. It's a nice place to have lunch or dinner so I would recommend going after the lunch hour rush for a faster service and maybe more parking space. read more

Moe's Original Bar B Que - Brisket sandwich with potato salad and marinated slaw - Barbeque Near Me - Birmingham, Alabama

I never really thought of Moe's as a place to come for food, I always thought it was more of a place just to drink. Well let's just say the drinks certainly do not disappoint. I had heard everyone rave about the bushwhacker. It is basically a Wendy's frosty that sneaks up on you.As for the food, I got a turkey platter which comes with cornbread, some slaw and two sides. The turkey was tender and the slaw and cornbread were both good too. I chose macaroni and cheese and hashbrown casserole as my sides. The macaroni and cheese was good as a side since the turkey and hashbrown casserole were both pretty salty, but it would probably need salt if eating as a standalone dish. So overall, the food was good, but the drink was fantastic. I definitely know what I want everytime I come here. read more

Moe's Original Bar B Que - Turkey platter with cornebread, macaroni and cheese, and hash brown casserole - Barbeque Near Me - Birmingham, Alabama

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Road tripping across Mississippi, Alabama & Tennessee. My husband wanted BBQ and we found this via Yelp. This was hands down the best meal I've ever had. I had a Platter, $10, I opted for pulled chicken, it came with cornbread and two sides. The green beans were amazing, by far my favorite green beans ever. I also had Mac & cheese, pretty good but I should have got a second veggie, I prefer them. The pulled chicken was delicious, juicy, flavorful and it was served with a pickle/onion/pepper relish or slaw on the side. I don't write many reviews (this is my third ever I think) but I was feeling inspired after this meal. Seriously, my favorite meal ever. Everything was so well seasoned and cooked perfectly. read more

Moe's Original Bar B Que - Pulled chicken platter, green beans, Mac & cheese & cornbread for $10. - Barbeque Near Me - Birmingham, Alabama

GET THE SMOKED WINGS!!! Although it may be known for its' BBQ I would highly recommend trying their chicken wings! These have to be one of if not the best wings in town! The staff is great too, especially the ones slinging the drinks behind the bar! The menu is varied enough from smoked meats to ribs to fried catfish to home style sides....it's actually hard to decide what you want. We decided to order different things so that we could sample some of everything off the menu. All their food is good and reasonably priced. Generous portions. Give them a try, you will thank me later! read more

Moe's Original Bar B Que - Barbeque Near Me - Birmingham, Alabama

As with any Moe's location, you really can't go wrong. It's a Southern BBQ staple that any Alabaman will admit is tried and true to its quality and flavor. I've been to several Moe's across the state, from Huntsville to Orange Beach, and think this location probably fits square in the middle in terms of the "Moe's Scale". It's definitely better than some I've had in other parts of the state, yet not quite up there with the Gulf Shores Moe's that I've come to love. Weirdly, the decor at this location is ski themed, which I've never really understood but am not going to fault them for the creativity. The food is also excellent, especially at this price point. My BBQ nachos at $10-11 were more than enough a pretty delicious. It's a super casual place, although admittedly I think the staff might be a little too casual and could probably step up the service a notch. The crowd was a little thin for the Sunday afternoon I was there, although admittedly it probably wasn't the best of days weather-wise to draw a crowd. The food was pretty quick to order, not quite on point with other Moe's but as I mentioned before, you can't really go wrong with this chain. Would definitely recommend stopping and giving it a shot on your own if you have the chance. read more

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They have the best smoked chicken wings that I don't make myself. I honestly never had bad service here. Slow? Questionable. Bad? Never. I normally go when there's nothing going on. The portions are well and the food is tasty. I can't really say anything bad about this place other than they stop carrying Cheerwine cherry soda. That was a big mistake in my opinion. The smoked wings along with the fried cornbread is truly a match made in BBQ heaven. Their red ranch is good for dipping both chicken and fries. This is a good joint. I go every so often. read more

Moe's Original Bar B Que - Smoked wings dry with fries and fried cornbread - Barbeque Near Me - Birmingham, Alabama

Met up with some friends in the upstairs bar area. My first impression is this isn't the Moe's I'm familiar with. The other locations have more of a restaurant feel that serves drinks. This location definitely feels like a bar that serves food. Really spacious indoor and outdoor seating in what is becoming one of my favorite areas of Birmingham, Lakeview. Really there is so much to do here it's hard not to like! For me Moe's has become my go to for the most amazing drink......the Bushwacker. There are a few different recipes out there, but if you like Kahlua you will more than likely be a fan. A Bushwacker is basically the most amazing Kahlua smoothie you could imagine. Great price for the drink size, plus I have been told they have specials on them every Wednesday. Extremely casual environment! Just love the overall vibe of the place. It can get exceptionally crowded and noisy in the evenings/weekends. If you're in the area check them out....and get a Bushwacker (FYI, these are pre-made in a machine. They also have the Bushwacker machine at the Vestavia and Hoover locations). read more

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Great service. Food was out in timely manner. It was exactly what I hoped. I had the ribs platter with Mac n cheese and baked beans and it came with cornbread. perfect!!!! It was very good and we will be back again. read more

The management according to the bouncer violated The American Disabilities Act by not allowing a service dog in. The bouncer said to file a complaint refusing to provide the managers name saying "get it off google". Needless to say calls will be made and and attorney's contacted. The Birmingham Police Officer that were working off duty wisely removed himself from the situation, that tells you something in and of itself. read more

Moe's Original Bar B Que - A restaurant that understands ADA Law. - Barbeque Near Me - Birmingham, Alabama

Although this location is different from some I have been to, I hit it during a time it wouldn't bother me. By that I mean, it definitely has a more bar/Lakeview-esque feel to it. Especially compared to say, the Vestavia location. But I came here for lunch on a Saturday before the hangovers had vanished and this place was hopping again. Don't get me wrong, I love a good time. Its just that loud, crowded bars are more of an occasional outing for me now-a-days. And I have been in here once or twice during those times and all has been well too. I guess that gives you a picture of the ambience. But on a day I was avoiding the bar crowd, we hit it perfectly. And the food is what I have come to love from Moe's. The wings are killer and usually my go-to. Since it had been a while, that is what I got on this visit. The smoky flavor with the mildest hint of spice dipped in the white bbq sauce is fantastic. It reminds me of many times working in Tuscaloosa for late nights and those were my saving grace. I also got a side of mac and cheese because... why not. Also quite good. No complaints on anything for this location. Could it be a little cleaner? Probably. But based on the description I gave above, it is to be expected. read more

Moe's Original Bar B Que - Barbeque Near Me - Birmingham, Alabama

This was my first time at one of Moe's numerous locations, but I only went to get dessert as recommended by a friend. We both got the Mississippi Mud Pies, and it was PHENOMENAL. You get a reasonable portion size for a good price, and the ingredients are fresh. You can't get a more classic Southern dessert option than this. The Oreos, chocolate mousse, and chocolate syrup go together really well. read more

The owner was extremely rude. Will not be coming back. Redneck nachos barely had ANY meat on it compared to the one in Tuscaloosa. Urinal was overflowing and leaking onto the floor, disgusting. read more

Can count on a good meal every time I swing by. A few of my recommendations....Smoked Wings, Catfish, Shrimp Sandwich, and Mac and Cheese. Great happy hour specials on Makers Mark, and you can't come by and not get a Bushwhacker. Nice outside seating, great for a sunny day. read more

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I love me some Moe's BBQ. My GF probably thinks I'm obsessed with it. They have my favorite wings in town - smoked, and then fry the BBQ sauce on the wings. They have a great flavor. This location has a nice outdoor patio. It is located in the middle of downtown near St. Vincents, so it's easy to get to from multiple locations. Plenty of parking, though you'll probably need to park in the lot behind it. Only downside of this location is that it doesn't offer all of the sides that other Moe's locations offer. read more

Great sides, okay entrees. For a Moe's BBQ, this one isn't very good. And the service? What service? C'mon, man! read more

Stumbled upon this place thanks to my Monday Run-day Group. This was my first time here, and I'm instantly a fan. The outdoor seating feels very relaxing, and the variety and cost of drinks are great. Now full disclosure, I haven't tried the entire menu, so I'll hold my judgement on this. What I can say is that my friends however spoke very highly of this place. Great first impression. read more

Moe's is a great place to relax with friends and to grab some pretty good food and drinks. My favorite item has to be the smoked wings. They aren't over cooked or burnt and is one of the rare places you can get smoked wings. They usually have a daily happy hour on select drinks and getting one of their bushwhackers is a must on a warm sunny day. The crowd varies but the dominate demographic is young adult / college aged people and the restaurant is set up to accommodate them with weekly bands and an open air patio. It is chain originating for Colorado I believe and the owners are Auburn and Alabama alums so we can claim it as our own. read more

I hadn't eaten here in a while and forgot it's incredible. My food was hot and perfectly seasoned. The Mac and Cheese was delicious and the pulled pork was perfection. I ordered the side of the day which was green beans with bacon and it was more than I could have asked for. I also loved the laid back environment. Will be back very soon. read more

Moe's Original Bar B Que - Pulled pork, green beans, cornbread, Mac and cheese - Barbeque Near Me - Birmingham, Alabama

Cool place, recently slightly renovated. Pay at the counter style, but with a table service managed very kindly and fast. The staff is a bunch of very funny and happy people, that's a good add. Food is REALLY good! it comes in a weird fast-food style, but the taste an quality is a 5 starts. The beans we got for the side were delicious! Old fashion BBQ without all those terrible sauces that usually come with ribs. I loved that. Great authentic taste. Very recommended! read more

Great smoked wings and awesome hot bbq sauce! There are better places for ribs( dreamland, saw's, and full moon) and sides ( jim n nicks) but nothing like their sauce, wings, and great atmosphere! read more

Great spot to stop for a bite to eat with the fam. I only gave it 4 stars because I felt it could have been a lot cleaner. Overall the food was great! I particularly loved the potato salad and the banana pudding. read more

Moe's BBQ has great specials on food and drinks, fun live music and are always packed. I typically love them and this review would be a 4 star, if it weren't for my last experience... This past Saturday, we went for early for dinner an drinks. Our service was usual and good, drinks were decent and our food came out very fast. I always order the smoked turkey sandwiches. I love it. It's not overly dry, but not soggy either. I ordered a bushwhacker with a floater. It's usually more like an alcoholic dessert than anything, but this time it was more like a slushie. I think the machine was either broken, getting low on materials or it was just too hot outside. We sat inside at one of their picnic tables. It was way too hot to dine outside! About half way through eating I started to get full. I decided to pick apart my sandwich so that I would just eat the meat and ended up finding a thick black hair in between the meat of my sandwich! It turned my stomach so much that I couldn't eat anymore. I should have taken a photo, but I did not. I understand some restaurants have their slip-ups. Not everyone is perfect, but some cleaning or training needs to be revisited if this is happening. I will probably be back for their music and drink specials, but I unfortunately won't eat any food. read more

I have a love/sort of don't like relationship with Moe's. First, I think their smoked turkey and wings are easily the best of either in town. However, their sides are typically lacking, especially the mac and "cheese" which rarely has much if any cheese. I love mac and cheese, why must you do this to me Moe's? I fall for it just about every time too. Still, I come back for the plates which, although they recently increased in price to like $11 each, include an ample portion of meat, two smaller sides (maybe 4 ounce solo cups if to go, but up from 2 oz!) and a drink. The meat is always a good size for both the turkey and wings. Let's get back to those wings. Smoked then fried to order, they are nothing short of amazing although when I request extra crispy sometimes they are not especially extra crispy and at least one wing is bound to have an oogey fatty chunk. The turkey has a great smoked taste and I love it with the vinegar based slaw. I almost feel healthy eating it. The collards and somewhat spicy red beans and rice are better options. Also, the sauce is fine but fairly innocuous. I cannot believe some people think it's spicy? The porch at this location is also nice but beware it can get smoky if during prime hours. In short, love the meats, but the mac and cheese irritates me every time. read more

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My neighbor recommend to get exclusively some smoked chicken wings and a local beer from Moe's.I'm not a beer person but I'm open to try different things. Will was very nice to give some examples of the local beers ,sour and sweet beer and a cahaba blonde. Liked both! People are not wrong to rave this place. It's actually very good and their smoked wings have a different flavor from all the other Bbq joints. Moe's did it for me and will be back for some beer and wings read more

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I only have one word to say (I guess it's not even really a word lol): BUSHWACKERS! Moe's is the only place in Birmingham I know of that serves Bushwackers. If you've never had one, it's worth your time. It tastes like a chocolate frosty with a slight alcoholic kick. It's my favorite drink in Birmingham and Moe's has them all day Wednesdays for only $3! I've brought uninformed friends and out-of-towners to Moe's solely for the Bushwackers and they all agree with me that it's basically the best thing since sliced bread. I also like the very casual atmosphere. When you come, you go to the bar and seat yourself in lieu of having a waitress that brings you drinks. They have a lot of outdoor seating and a small area for performers. Upstairs they have an open room with even more seating. This is a great place to bring groups for a drink any day of the week as they are constantly running specials AND did I mention that they host a lot of Florida Gator watch parties (aka the way to my heart)? I haven't tried their food yet, but I've heard the Redneck Nachos are the way to go. I love me some Moe's! read more

Moe's Original Bar B Que - Drink specials - Barbeque Near Me - Birmingham, Alabama

Just an okay BBQ spot. I though the BBQ sauce (which I believe is vinegar based) was beyond hot and could not even taste the brisket I had. The sides are very small in sizes and are not that tasty. Prices are okay, not too expensive. Seating is first come, first serve. There is no wait staff here. read more