Food service and the fact family friendly ,weather it's a dine in or pickup they're the best bbq…read morelace around

This used to be Big Ed's BBQ, the new owners are from Tompkinsville, KY; they know how to do it…read moreright! The shoulder, shredded, burgers, probably the best upgrade is their mayo slaw! Normally, I go vinegar slaw with my BBQ, but my wife got the mayo slaw and it was delicious. The service was fast; plenty of seating and room to get around. Everything was clean too.

Only place to eat pork shoulder, baked beans and slaw , my husband gets 2 vinegar slaws ,no beans…read morefor him , but Mrs.Anita makes it a point to come say bello everytime!!!!!

Amazing foods family owned recipes the best service in town. They make it a delight to dine in…read moreindoor or outdoor!!!

Best BBQ you won't find any better. Smoked perfectly. And so tender. Will definitely be back.read more

Serving up large portions for a great price. Had their pulled pork dinner plate. Mild and Medium…read more BBQ sauces were really tasty, didn't try their hot BBQ sauce, I was loving the other sauces to much. Pulled pork was melt in your mouth. There was 7 of us, burgers looked good, omelet was huge! Everyone was extremely happy with meal. Very friendly. Can't wait to go back to try other dishes

When you see the outside, you already know what to expect and except to eat good…read more An old fashion dive BBQ joint that's been around for a minute. Great customer service Food is good Portions are huge Price is solid It was a little busy when I went in around lunchtime but regardless you still got your food fast. A nice little spot if you are passing through.

Big Ed's has burned to the ground a few years ago and not rebuilt or relocated. Was good food…read morethough.

The good was brought out in a timely manner and delicious. We enjoyed the servers and they were…read morevery kind.

The best bbq you can get outside of Texas, hands down! Super tender, high quality brisket, pulled…read morepork and ribs that fall right off the bone. Excellent smoked meats! The sides were also winners with a great refreshing potato salad, and fried okra and ranch that was so tasty! Amazing, friendly service (thanks, Chloe!), all staff were quick to refill my drink and check in to see if I needed anything. Great ambiance inside the restaurant and outside with the patio seating. Highly recommend if you're in the area or nearby to come on by!

Amazing. Were from NJ and were driving through backcountry roads of Kentucky. We were so hungry and…read morethis place answered our prayers to find a good place to eat. The staff was all smiles and very genuine. The food is also prices very well with a lot of choices and good quality meats. The only con that its so far away from us in NJ God bless this place !

We have ate there twice and they catered our daughter's wedding.Steaks,Brisket,Chicken and all the…read morefixins.Everything was great.Five Stars from the Working Man Review.

Very good barbecue what else can you say friendly people just a good place to eat I highly…read morerecommend it if you like barbecue country food just a good all-around place....

Thanksgiving vibes don't get better than pulling into tiny Tompkinsville, Kentucky and stepping…read morestraight into heaven at Backyard BBQ. Y'all, I'm calling it right now: this is the best barbecue in the entire United States. That smoked pork shoulder plate--tender, juicy meat, kissed with smoke for hours, edged with perfect bark, and paired with their peppery vinegar dip--had me closing my eyes with every bite like I was cheating on every other BBQ joint I've ever loved. The mayo slaw was creamy crack abd the baked beans tasted like they'd been simmering since last Thanksgiving. If you ever find yourself within 100 miles of Tompkinsville, you owe your soul a detour. Backyard BBQ isn't just a meal, it's a religious experience with a side of fries. 11/10, no notes, already planning the next pilgrimage.

great food and great pepole had the salmon today best I ever had u need to go there…read more I will be back many times

Such an amazing spot! I finally got a chance to stop by again, and was even more impressed than my…read morelast visit. The owners are so wonderful, they greet you like you've been friends forever even if it is your first time in. They take excellent care of their customers. The food is really fantastic. I got The Standard burger this time, and it was great. On a whim I decided to try the Mac N Cheese, and woah!!!! I had no idea what a treat it was going to be. They use cheese sauce on the griddle as part of the preparation, rolling it up into an amazing mac n cheese burrito of amazingness! I also got a rack of ribs to take home, and they were delicious and plentiful. After enjoying half for dinner, there were enough leftovers to make a rib meat omelette the next day, and some rib sandwiches for lunch. I only wish they were closer to me. It is about a 45 minute or so drive each way for me, but it is sooooooo worth the drive. If they were down the street from me I would be there every day.

Food deserves a two but staff was very nice and bumps up overall rating one star. Been meaning to…read moretry this place for the last three years and finally had the opportunity as I had a hankering for ribs. Nice, simple place with its own parking lot. My wife and I split a full rack and two sides. I know they have a nice looking smoker in the back of their property but the ribs didn't show any signs of smoke either visually or taste. They used a St. Louis cut that reminded me of a slow cooker recipe. Very tender and fall off the bone but lacked a good rub seasoning. Styrofoam plates and plastic utensils is the style you can expect. The two sides we chose were Mexican corn and green beans. Neither were memorable. There was one house bbq sauce on the table and it was on the sweet side. Was hoping for a shining star in our hometown but I'm afraid this isn't it.

Great food, 90s grunge in the background, prompt service, and totally worth the drive. I murdered…read morethe asada loaded nachos like there was no tomorrow. I pick my spots with BBQ, usually once every few months after my craving goes overboard. This place definitely hit it.

Every cut of meat I've had has been dried out and tough. I've been more than a dozen times on…read morevarious days and at various times. Dinner? Tough leather. When they first open for the day? Tough leather. My wife swears by this place but I've found that it's only because she grew up here and doesn't know any different. Service is okay, though there's not much to say. You order at one window, pickup at the next. Outdoor seating only. I'm fine with the vinegar based BBQ, but the flavor isn't the problem. It's the texture and the toughness. I've found that the only thing that isn't dried out is the basic hotdog and it's exactly that: a small, basic, boiled hot dog. I must say the sides are usually much better than the main dish but still an average of 5/10. You can buy the size in large quantities. I've discussed the quality of the meat with other born-and-raised locals and this is the way it's always been. Like good BBQ? I'd recommend anywhere else.

Portions for multiple days or a miserable evening Quick…read more Scottsville has two bbq places (tooleys) And both are better than every place in surrounding counties bg franklin even Russellville if u want good bbq it's a shame you got to go to scottsville.. good job guys