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    Pat's BBQ & Catering

    4.8 (33 reviews)
    InexpensiveBarbeque
    Closed 10:00 am - 2:00 pm

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    PAT'S BBQ & CATERING ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Quiet
    Good for groups
    Good for kids
    Outdoor seating

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    Tina S.

    I have decided if you are from Murphysboro you are born knowing how to bbq. 1/2 side of ribs and two sides less than $20. Yes please. My take out was so much it didn't fit in the container.

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    Steve W.

    I went to Pat's after being very disappointed at 17th Street Barbecue. I'll leave a review there about how bad that was. Pat's however was really good. Service was top notch and very friendly. I got their sampler platter. Every meat on the platter was good. I had green beans and coleslaw as my sides and both of those were quite tasty. Bottom line is that if you're in Murphysboro IL the place to go for BBQ is Pat's.

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    Dave L.

    AWESOME! I'm so glad I tried the sampler plate! You won't be disappointed! Add a Muddy Root Bear to complete the local experience!

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    Carl M.

    I didn't know this place existed until I asked my buddy, a founding member of the Carbondale Pork District, for recommendations. This place is my new go-to for BBQ in Murphysboro! The sampler platter came with chicken, pork, beef brisket, etc. Everything was as good as could be, including the marvelous beans and other side dishes. They had some very tasty bottled root beer, and for dessert there was bread pudding. Yum!!

    This place is SO good! Our first visit, but definitely not the last. The food is delicious, the workers were friendly, and the prices are so affordable! This is a must to check out. I had the supreme nachos and Mac n cheese. My husband had the Italian beef. And our boy had a kids meal which came with a sandwich, side and a drink. Check them out, you won't regret it!

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    20 days ago

    Delicious! Consistently good food, solid prices, and friendly staff. We use the drive thru for convenience. They offer a senior meal too.

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    2 months ago

    Very good and service good. Only have canned soda. Food was good and place is always busy. I will go back to eat their.

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    6 months ago

    Great spot! I came here on the advice of a local and I wasn't disappointed. The bbq was excellent.

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    5 months ago

    Great service Brisket meal with baked beans Can't be happier also pick up a bottle of big muddy root beer

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    1 year ago

    The bbq is excellent! Wonderful staff. Brisket, ribs, chicken and pulled pork are always good. I also like the pasta salad a lot.

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    7 months ago

    their food is pretty good. if your looking for decent service and fresh bbq i'd recommend this small place in murphysboro!

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    7 years ago

    Best in Southern Illinois next to my own BBQ. I wish they were open longer though I love this place.

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    3 years ago

    Best BBQ in Murphysboro! Friendly folks and good food served in generous portions ... what more could you want?

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    8 years ago

    Absolutely love their brisket and root beer. Very friendly and helpful customer service. Worth the money, time and trip!

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    10 years ago

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    Thanks our staff appreciate your kind words

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    10 years ago

    Amazing! The best bbq around. The only thing that would be better is if they were open all week. Great place.

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    11 years ago

    OMG. Just the absolute best pulled BBQ ever. Sides are to die for, too. Believe me, MUCH better than 17th Street.

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    This is probably the WORST food I've ever eaten.So sad this is what was once Tom's has become!…read moreTonight was "pasta night". Funny it's supposed to be a BBQ place and there was no bbq. I think Nate and Michelle should stick to running a food truck! Out of everything, pasta was worse than Fazolis, the "fillet" was a cheap frozen pre grill marked steak folded in half to look like a filet, out of asparagus, side was frozen french fries, salad was floating in dressing. Had 3 servers, was told people were walking out so guess that should have been our clue to run for the exit as well! Michelle spilled a drink on my friend's phone, no apologies, I had sweet tea, Michelle sits the pitcher down and says "there's the pitcher". Michelle brings my friend a refill and slams her soda down. No apologies or nothing! I'm sure this place will be going bankrupt soon and back to the food truck big Nate will be going to! We did have lots of laughs because we've all never been somewhere so terrible! As we're walking out Michelle says "be careful don't let grandma fall", the woman she's referring to was highly offended because she's not a grandma! A frozen dinner or McDonald's would be better than this place. Some are food truck people some are restaurant people, we clearly know what kind of people Michelle and Nate are.

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