When you arrive at a local place during the lunch rush and can't find parking you know you are in…read morethe right place. Then you smell the smoke from the open grills -- oh my goodness! The dipped shoulder and chicken plates were great, and the sides of hash brown casserole, potato salad, and vinegar slaw were a hit too! The customer service was outstanding from the quick order taking to meal delivery at the tables. This was our first visit and will not be the last!

Wonderful food and people. Anita knows everyone. The half chicken and the shoulder are the best in…read moretown.

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.

You can never go wrong with Great Monroe County BBQ! Friendly Owner & Staff! Great menu choices and…read morea fair price!

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.

We found this spot on the way to vacation and we're so glad we stopped. It has an outside area and…read morea big space inside for seating. You enter and go to the counter to place your order. The menu is extensive with a ton of meat options as well as delicious sides. My husband got the chicken breast plate which comes with two sides and is plenty of food. The sauce is on top and not a thick sauce but super flavorful. I had several sides which were amazing! I went back for more green beans and baked beans as those were my favorites. The portions are large and prices are very reasonable. It is a very welcoming and chill spot with an amazing smell from the smoking meats. Definitely worth a detour to try this spot! We will stop here again if even close, and might just plan a trip down to get some of their BBQ!

Well if it wasn't for a local - I would not have seen this place. It's off the main street and…read moreeasily could be missed. A decent place with decent food. My family had pork sandwiches and liked them. I had the pork shoulder and it was okay. A bit dry and not a bunch of flavor. Don't get me wrong this place was a solid 4-star. The staff were very very nice and friendly. So again I give this a solid 4 stars and worth your visit.

That had to be the worst BBQ pork shoulder I've ever tried to eat in my life. Awful, dried out to…read morethe consistency of jerky, beans tasted like they just dumped a can of Van Kamps directly into a container, coleslaw resembling blown cellulose insulation. We tried to eat it and just couldn't - threw it in the trash and went back to town to find something edible.

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.

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!

I'm sorry but we stopped in Cave City for the night and this BBQ joint was right across the street…read morefrom our hotel. We walked over and got seated right away. It smelled great and the food we seen delivered to other tables also looked great. We got a sample platter with ribs and brisket. The ribs were over cooked and chewy and the brisket was a lot of fat. The sides were just ok. Maybe it was just an off day for them because I see a lot of great reviews. We stopped in later in the evening so that may be the reason the meats were off. Again, not thrilled with our meal here, but may give them another chance earlier in the day.

First, I love a great BBQ joint that also offers tasty sides, which is hard to come by back home in…read moreNKy. My son and I both wanted to try the brisket so he got the platter and I chose the sandwich. I was told they make most of the sides that aren't fried options such as tater tots, which I was happy about. They had the classic barbecue sauce on the table as well as a spicy option. Both were equally delicious. My sandwich came on Texas toast, which is a fave. The portions were a great value as they do not skimp! The fried potatoes are made in house and they were delicious. Even though they don't make the onion rings in house they were also quite good. My one disappointment was, they don't make the majority of their desserts. And the menu states that their daughter-in-law Kayle makes different desserts daily and they didn't have that. They were actually out of several desserts, which was disappointing. Since the only ones they had were not ones made in house I chose to not get one. Since we live 3 1/2 hours away I guess I'll have to give it another shot for the dessert option next time around. Overall, the place was terrific and the folks were friendly. They have a salad bar in the middle of the floor, which is a nice touch. They have a very laid-back atmosphere and it is definitely family friendly. And you definitely get good size portions for the money.

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 shoulder plate is great and you get your money's worth…read more Friendly service. I drive from Elizabethtown just to get their BBQ.

While driving from Chicago to Florida, we went out of our way to stop at Big Man BBQ and it was…read moredefinitely worth the trip. The place was immaculately clean. The ladies were friendly, helpful, and courteous and the food was outstanding. Portions are generous and I told the ladies to take care, we'll be back.