We see this place is busy when we drive by but, it was just ok. You order up front at a counter, take a seat, they bring your drinks and food to your table. I ordered 1/2 rack of baby back ribs with coleslaw and potato salad. The ribs were dry for my taste, but there was enough to fill me up. The cole slaw and potato salad were tasty. She had the special brisket reuben with potato salad. The sandwich was a bit greasy and she also liked the potato salad. The lemonade and soft drinks are quite large in size. The people who worked here were friendly. Perhaps we may try them again. read more

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Amazing little hole in the wall with the best ribs and friendliest staff you'll ever come across!

We arrived about a half hour before they closed. They had sold out of nearly everything, which usually is a good sign that the food is real good. I ordered loaded potato skins, which if they were hot probably would have been great, however barely above room temperature the cheese wasn't melted and was served on a foil lined tray on a plate that was too small for the tray, an interesting way to present food. No flatware on the table, but finally received a place setting. No one bothered to stop by the table to see if everything was alright, maybe they knew. Inside atmosphere looked tired and the floor was quite littered with straw wrappers and food scraps. read more

Service was fast, staff were friendly and the brisket was delicious!! Excellent meal! read more

I had the bacon cheese burger which is huge and tasty. The steak fries were cooked just right without the greasy texture. The beans were great filled with pork. Service was friendly and welcoming. Ambiance is nostalgic to the original photos and accolades. read more

My food was not ready after I got a text saying it was! (Gave it to the wrong person). No big deal but after waiting for my order AGAIN, not only did I NOT get a small discount, but they ask if I wanted to give them a TIP! I almost laughed at them. I got home and the food was as bad as the service! BBQ sandwiches tasted like salt! I couldn't eat mine! The potato skins were fairly good,but I got no sour cream. Instead I got 2 ranch dressings. Inside the restaurant was clean and quiet. I'm sorry but I can't recommend them after my experience. read more

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Not many BBQ joints that serve brisket in pork-obsessed Alabama, so that's a good reason to stop in at Ben's Jr. It's an old school BBQ joint complete with the wood paneling. Order at the front, but full service once you sit down. The meats are flavorful and good, maybe not as smoky as I'd like. The turkey stole the show on this plate. The sides really enhance the meal. Slaw is really good. read more

Original Ben's Jr. - Triple Threat plate, brisket, pulled pork and turkey - Barbeque Near Me - Fairhope, Alabama

First time in a long time coming here and was all out great. Very reasonable pricing for everything and it was busy but didn't take long to receive any of our food. We went with the club sandwich and the triple threat as our entree and started with the loaded potato skins but those didn't make the camera shoot. All in all great experience. read more

Original Ben's Jr. - Barbeque Near Me - Fairhope, Alabama

Great food at bargain prices. Locals go there and I hope it doesn't get too crowded with tourists.

Don't skip out on this legit bbq joint when visiting Fairhope. Their bbq and sides have stuck around for years for a reason, you can tell. We really enjoyed everything we ordered...the turkey grilled cheese with the warm tomato and perfect ratio of melty cheese to turkey, the moist dry rub wings with great flavor, and you CANNOT go here without ordering their collard greens. They're so vinegary and delicious that I drank the pot liquor of the greens from the bowl (it's a southern thing). Good place for some no frills bbq. read more

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This little gem never showed up in our searches, so we didn't know OBJ existed until we were driving by on our way to the sushi restaurant down the road. We turned around and how great of a decision that was. The brisket, the cider-collards, beans, Mac and cheese, brisket sauce, were all excellent. We weren't really fans of the white sauce but that is okay. We are also not obsessed with pulled pork like most Alabamans. Give Ben's a shot next time you are needing a BBQ fix. read more

I have liked Ben's in the past but about a month ago I took some friends there for dinner. We tried to order the ribs but the were out. So, I got a hamburger and Cole slaw. Hamburg was so so. My friends got the beef brisket. Previously, the Cole slaw was good. But the owners decided to change the recipe. Big mistake !!! Now it is coarse with long strands and the dressing is TASTELESS. Very disappointed. Don't know if I will return. I called the next day and registered my opinion but I am sure it doesn't matter. read more

Got the 3 meat and was not impressed with sliced brisket and pork which was dry. Turkey was amazingly moist and my wife and I recommend it. Service was okay, if a little slow. Restaurant was clean and had a nice atmosphere. read more

This is a generous three stars. In a vaccuum the place is decent. Yes, it is a decent chopped beef brisket sandwich and good loaded potato skins. But then you consider that they ask for a tip for counter service and it's kind of downhill from there. The "large" brisket sandwich is about half the size of a large at Buc-ee's, which is just as good in terms of bbq sandwich quality. And it seems the pricing is a good bit more than Buc-ee's, where I can find lots of other stuff including a large and clean bathroom and plenty of desert options. Finally the place looks just like 1974. A bit depressing. That said this place is light years ahead of The Shed. read more

We visited Ben's 5/4/26 for the first time and placed a to-go order. Pulled pork sandwich and sliced brisket sandwich with onion rings and coleslaw. Half our meal was delicious - the pulled pork was moist and they piled it high on a toasted bun. Both sides were fresh and delicious; the onion rings were hot & crispy and some of the best we've had. The coleslaw was cold and creamy. The sliced brisket was a different story; all the beef was dry and about half of it was burned to a crisp and literally crunchy. Did they intentionally give the inferior brisket to a to-go customer because they are not likely to go to the trouble of making the trip back to their restaurant to get a better sandwich or a refund? Whatever the reason, our experience at Ben's was a big disappointment; we expect all the food we paid for to be edible and don't appreciate being served inferior food. If we ever go to Ben's again, we'll eat our meal at the restaurant where we can return food that does not live up to the good reviews we have read. read more

I'm a long time fan of Ben's. I started dining at the Original Ben's on the causeway in the 60's and now have enjoyed Original Ben's Jr. for many years. So excited to dine here today after the reopening. I enjoyed lunch today with a group of girlfriends. One friend and I enjoyed our usual order of each having a small pulled pork sandwich and then splitting the awesome loaded potato skins. Just as delicious as I remembered. The cheesy potato skins come topped with bacon and green onions along with a container of sour cream and Ben's house made ranch dressing. The pulled pork sandwich came with a side of barbecue sauce. Sweet tea in a quart jar was enjoyed as well as Diet Coke. So nice to see the size of the dining room has enlarged and outside dining has been added. Welcome back Ben's!! read more

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Food is not fancy but the pulled pork is very good. Portion sizes are good. You have a choice for a larger sandwich. Ambiance is just basic, looks pieced together, worn & tired looking. Not a place to linger over your meal. read more

Loveee Ben's bbq!!! Drinks are served in a mason jar which is so fun and the food is awesome. read more

Original Ben's Jr. - Adult grilled cheese - Barbeque Near Me - Fairhope, Alabama

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Awesome people. Awesome food. Awesome ambiance right here in Fairhope. I used to drive by this place growing up and can never remember the reason we never ate here, but this staff must be different from what they had 10 years ago because they've really turned this place into one of the best if not the best BBQ in the 251. The chicken can be overly packed with seasoning at times but that aint no issue when you break into it and see that perfectly smoked pink meat everytime ‍ read more

Ecstatic to hear Ben's was reopening, I hadn't been there since the mid 90's when I lived in Fairhope. I had a bacon cheeseburger with fries as I always did as a kid. Other than burgers looking a lot bigger when I was younger, this place did not disappoint. Tasted just as awesome as I remember. Everyone there was very nice. Servers brought out the drinks I ordered at the counter before I realized I might have forgotten to pick up my drink so all was good. Looking forward to going back and trying more of the menu. read more

Was fast and delicious..Plenty of wiggle room in dining area. Good service by waitress . read more

Original Ben's Jr. - BBQ platter . - Barbeque Near Me - Fairhope, Alabama

Service was wonderful and food was delish! I recommend the tater skins and pulled bbq sandwich. My husband had the ribs and said they were very good. Bbq sauce especially the white bbq sauce was excellent! Very satisfied read more

Original Ben's Jr. - Barbeque Near Me - Fairhope, Alabama

BBQ was flavorful with plenty of Bark. Baked beans were tasty and well-seasoned. Potato was my Momma's recipe-awesome. read more

Original Ben's Jr. - BBQ platter with potato salad and baked beans. - Barbeque Near Me - Fairhope, Alabama

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Really bad parking/access for wheelchair users. Inside smells awful! Smells like old grease. Yuck. The furnishings are old and uncomfortable booths. The floors are raw concrete and not at all clean. I know they are going for a certain theme with the walls, floors and decor, but it comes off not clean - and stinky. Good was good. I won't go back. read more

I got the prime brisket Philly cheesesteak sandwich and it was incredible! Shaved prime brisket with sautéed onions and peppers then melty cheese on a griddle toasted ambroso bun. So much flavor and one of my favorite sandwiches ever! read more

Original Ben's Jr. - Brisket Philly cheesesteak with au jus and steak fries. - Barbeque Near Me - Fairhope, Alabama

My new favorite BBQ restaurant and great Hamburgers! Great customer service. The portion sizes are better than you'll find at other places.

Wish I could give more stars... but... I got very excited when Bens was announcing their comeback... thinking I would be able to get their bbq pork sandwich's and huge burgers like back in the early 90's.. unfortunately, this wasn't the case. My parents had already warned me tht it wasn't as good as before but I had to try anyway. The bbq pork sandwich wasn't anywhere close... the bbq beans were just ok, and slaw was noting to write home about. I'm disappointed - service was ok and ambiance was same.. but food just wasn't there.... Not like it used to be. read more

Local's favorite for sure!! Best BBQ and best hamburger we've ever eaten!! Their sides are also great!! A must if you haven't visited. Our son, who visits from TX, always has this place first on his list!! read more

First time today. Pull pork plate was terrific, side of potato salad was excellent as well. Ample quantities. Highly recommend

Love the renovation! I used to eat here all the time in high school. It was just as I remembered (with more seating of course!) burgers and those steak fries. AND corn fritters!! read more

There's not a bad thing on the menu! Classic and consistent! The specials are always a good choice! Employees are always sweet and helpful! Always eat my meal before I remember to take a picture! read more

Wife and I have dined here several times. Food is usually flavorful and you can taste the smoke, which I like because I'm still trying to master the art with my own smoker. Today, mine and wife's meals were tasty but everything except the beans was over seasoned with pepper. Won't deter us from visiting again. Back of throat and sinuses are now clear. read more

The food was excellent , like my bar b que to have mixture with outside meat Service great and great little restaurant, thanks guys read more

The person working the ordering station was friend and personable. Ordering was easy I got the brisket plate and two sides collards and Mac & cheese. The food came out and was a terrible disappointment. Most of the brisket appeared to be overcooked to the point of burned. It was tough and inedible. The collards had a strong vinegar taste and the Mac & cheese looked and tasted like it was right out of the box. No one followed up to ask if the food was satisfactory . It was $20 for the meal and another $3 for the tea Not worth the price if I do return it will be a long time from now after I've forgotten this experience read more

Enjoyed my first visit to Ben's. Burger was great! Not a fan of steak fries though ... not crispy and lumpy. Traditional French fries, thin and crispy would be a MUCH better option. Pork platter was good. Beans great. Texas toast was so-so. Did not see a dessert option on menu. read more

Awesome burgers and steak fries just like I remember and great service. The inside looks great as well with new comfortable booths! read more

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Very good BBQ, BBQ beans are full of flavor, perfect smoke ring on the brisket, turkey is smoked well and seasoned. Highly recommend this place for a meal. read more

Original Ben's Jr. - Brisket and BBQ beans - Barbeque Near Me - Fairhope, Alabama

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Very disappointed with the food. Ordered baby back ribs, so salty, we could not eat them. The side of baked beans were good, not great, and the collards had good flavor, but too salty. The sliced beef brisket was dry and not edible. The best thing was the side of mac n' cheese. read more

It's back and better than ever. Give this place a try! Best burger in town plus a club sandwich to die for! Try it all because it's all good! read more

Best Bar Bque I have had since moving from the Midwest. Place is always packed to the rim.