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    SAW's BBQ

    4.4 (736 reviews)
    ModerateBarbeque
    Open 11:00 am - 8:00 pm

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    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Outdoor seating
    Good for kids

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    Casey Lyn B.

    Love how there was no long wait time. Atmosphere felt very welcoming and a lot of regulars come by here. I ordered the brisket sandwich and that had such a different taste! meat was very moist, no dryness, and very flavorful. I finished my sandwich rarely quickly. I would love to come here again! Highly recommend.

    Hot Dog, Stuffed Eggs, and Banana Pudding
    Becky H.

    This is a neat little BBQ restaurant the food is great, one of the best hot dogs I have ate, and the banana pudding tastes homemade very delicious.

    Original Pulled Pork Sandwich
    Ken T.

    I am a BBQ connoisseur, and the BBQ at Saw's is the best I've ever eaten. The pulled pork and brisket are outstanding. Delicious smoky flavor, and if you want to add sauce it's all good. For appetizer, you have to try the fried pork rinds with pimento cheese topped with pepper jelly. The pork rinds are freshly fried and the combination of the pimento and pepper jelly is so good your taste buds will slap you.

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    Diego A.

    This place was a great pit stop on our way to Tennessee! We were craving Alabama BBQ and were not disappointed. We wanted to go to the original, since there were several Saw's in town. Called in to make sure and got very useful directions. Expect to drive around the neighborhood a bit to find parking. Didn't take us too long for someone to leave a space. Walking in, the place is welcoming and homey. People were all friendly. The young man who took our orders gave us recommendations as first timers and even told us what was particularly good from that specific day. He was right on all counts! We got a bit of everything and had left overs for days. Ribs were delicious. Pulled pork and chicken were awesome. The loaded tater was so good. I loved their chili dog.

    Corinne K.

    The BBQ here was really delicious and filling. I suggest getting a combo so you get a side and drink with your meal. The banana pudding not pictured was one of the best we've ever had

    Saw's Sampler
    JJ C.

    Atmosphere: Saw's BBQ is a hole-in-the-wall-esque restaurant with a decent amount of seating available inside. There are lots of fun decorations and memorabilia scattered on the walls, which you can admire while waiting for your food. Service: We ordered at the back counter, and our food came out very quickly. Food: We shared the Saw's Sampler, which came with pulled pork, chicken, 2 large ribs, and a choice of 2 sides -- we chose devilled eggs and potato salad. We saw that the devilled eggs were a polarizing option, with some reviews hyping it up and others disappointed. Our experience was somewhere in between: it was great but not a life-changing side dish. The potato salad was very creamy and almost reminiscent of egg salad if you're into that. The meat portions were quite generous. Our favorite was the ribs, which were tender and had a nice subtle, smoky flavor. The chicken and pulled pork were a bit on the dry side. While the sampler as a whole was good, there was a common predominant flavor that almost overpowered the experience - pickles. Everything had a bit of a vinegar "tanginess" to it, which may be good for some and a turnoff for others. Overall: Saw's BBQ was a great, filling lunch experience. The portions were quite good, just take note of the pickley-vinegary taste that the sauces, sides, and seasonings have!

    Banana Pudding
    Davida B.

    Saw's has great barbecue, some of the best in Birmingham, hands down. Their white bbq sauce is pretty special. My family loves it. Today, I stopped in for the banana pudding. It's good and I'd definitely recommend it. Is this your southern grandmother's banana pudding- that's better than anyone else's?? No, Gram is still the reigning champion. Lol. HOWEVER, if you want a good back up - this is it!

    Macaroni & Cheese
    Sue F.

    I had an appointment in Birmingham and had a 100 mile drive back home. To add some urgency, we were under a severe storm warning with the potential for tornadoes. I should have finished my appointment and immediately headed for I-65. Instead, I wove my way over the mountain, past the Vulcan and through Homewood till I got to perhaps one of the best BBQ joints in Alabama - Saw's. We had some died in the wool Yanks staying with us at home and I couldn't think of any way better to welcome them to our great state. And, it was my husband's birthday so a splurge on a full slab was definitely justified. I chose the family meal that came with a pound of luscious pulled pork and that marvelous slab. I chose baked beans and the requisite homemade Mac and cheese for my two sides. The meal also came with four buns, a half loaf of fresh white bread, a cup of sauce and the best part, a large cup of pickles. I added a large banana pudding too (and in hindsight, I should have picked up two). Since I had left home super early, I needed some lunch that I planned to eat enroute. My plan for lunch on the road didn't quite work as planned. I ordered a pulled pork sandwich. When I opened it, it was sitting in a pool of sauce and juice - there was no way to eat this as a sandwich. Since I'm in a family of Eagle Scouts, hence, always prepared, I didn't have to look hard to find a fork and knife stowed in the center console. Instead of driving, I ate my sandwich in the parking lot - spending that extra 20 minutes not getting on the road was not the smartest thing I could have done but it sure was a delicious way to spend that time. Don't judge, but I did eat a cup gooey, cheesy Mac while driving. It was absolutely delicious. Later that evening, I served the northerners a good ole BBQ dinner. They truly enjoyed every finger licking bite. And if you were wondering, I beat the storm home. Thankfully, I didn't have to introduce my guests to a tornado drill - the storms weren't as bad as predicted - now THAT would have been a heck of a way to introduce them to the south!

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    Some of the best BBQ I've ever had. I would definitely recommend this place. Super authentic environment too!

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    Had a taste for pork baker and decided to do a carry out.The baker was fresh and pleased my craving.

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    Quick and easy, their spare ribs are the best. Alabama white bbq chicken Sandwhich is even better

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    3 years ago

    Server recommended loaded potato, with pulled pork, hit the spot! Zach opted for the smoked chicken sandwich and gave a solid review.

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    Great BBQ. Their pulled pork is delicious and they have great sides. Small place, walk up to order and fast service

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    2.6 mi

    Wow. It's amazing. Go get some. What more do you need to know?…read more We have been wanting to try this food truck for awhile as we have heard good things, but they are a little hard to find as they don't have a regular operating schedule as a food truck. Finally found them in a neighborhood market pop-up a couple of days ago...sweet! Ordered pork, ribs, and, of course, brisket. Also got their potato salad, cole slaw, and baked beans. They also added in some of their sausages for us to try as well. Here is a tip - if you want brisket, go early. I got the last of their brisket and the pop-up market was only halfway through! Took everything home and we had a FANTASTIC dinner. Everything, and I mean EVERYTHING, was good! It's crazy!! Party of 6 in our group and everyone loved it! Everyone had different favorites, but all agree everything was excellent. Going to have to hunt down that food truck again soon!

    Wow! Wow! Wow! 2 Men and a Pig leave all of the classic, sit down, over-priced traditional BBQ…read morerestaurants in the dusty past. 2 Men and a Pig's new take on BBQ dining brings their wonderful BBQ dishes and classic sides to you through their food truck or with catering. Tonight, my family and I tried the 2 Men and a Pig's food truck. There wasn't a bite left! We ordered the BBQ Nachos with Pork and my hubs ordered the BBQ Pork plate with Mac and Cheese. These two plates easily fed us- 2 adults, 1 teenager, and 1 little girl. So, I get we got an excellent value for our money. Portion sizes are generous and the prices are excellent! We will be back!!!

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    Martin's Bar-B-Que Joint

    3.8(325 reviews)
    4.3 mi
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    If the ratings went higher than 5 stars I would rank it higher. Birmingham is a city filled with…read moregreat BBQ restaurants. If it isn't good BBQ, it won't last. My wife and I ate at Martin's Bar-B-Que Joint for the first time today, and we have found our new favorite BBQ joint. We enjoy watching Pat Martin's tv show, "Life of Fire," so we came with very high expectations. They surpassed them. When we stepped out of the car the smoke BBQ smell was amazing. I ordered a pulled pork shoulder sandwich and asked them to top it with coleslaw and had a side of mac & cheese and bought a second side, cornbread hoecake. Martha ordered the sliced brisket sandwich with a side of baked beans. I started with the mac & cheese. It was delicious with plenty of cheese and baked to perfection with a crispy cheese top. Really delicious. The cornbread hoecake was incredible it looks like and has the consistency of a pancake. You must order that when you go. Then I picked up the pulled pork shoulder sandwich and sunk my teeth in it. Oh, my! Pulled pork at its best. I added the Jack's Creek vinegar-based sauce to it, and wow, that added even more outstanding flavor to it. I've found my new favorite BBQ sauce. Martha thoroughly enjoyed her sliced brisket sandwich. We both had a bite of each others sandwiches and both were mouth-satisfying delicious. The brisket was perfect. The baked beans were very tasty, too. Everything was about as perfect as you can get at a BBQ joint. Pat Martin knows his BBQ, just as he displays on his show "Life of Fire." Before I could say anything, Martha said, "This is the best BBQ I've ever had. Let's come back for lunch tomorrow." She didn't have to twist my arm. We still like many other delicious BBQ restaurants in Birmingham, and will eat at them again, but Martin's Bar-B-Que Joint is our new favorite. In a city where BBQ is king, Martin's Bar-B-Que Joint sits atop the throne. We returned the next day for lunch. : Martha enjoyed the mouth watering and mouth satisfying Pulled Pork Sandwich topped with coleslaw and deliciously seasoned and crisp homemade chips. I threw down on a half slab of fall off the bone full flavored ribs. I got half of the ribs Memphis dry rub and the other half wet (St. Louis style). They were amazing! My sides were broccoli salad (because I'm a health nut) and homemade fries. And, of course, the delicious cornbread hoecake. We can't wait to come back to B'ham again to try more delicious food here at Martin's Bar-B-Que Joint.

    It's been so many years since I had Martin's bbq. I am pretty sure they had just opened when I…read morelast visited, prior to recently. The gentleman working greeted my mom and me right away when we entered the dine in section of the restaurant. They also have a separate section/ bar space for to go orders. I really like this concept! We took a few mins to review the menu. I didn't take long bc I already knew that I wanted ribs. The 4 spare rib tray comes with 2 side. I got baked beans and fries. The sides were okay .. nothing amazing. The dry rub/ sauce ribs had a nice flavor to them. Very tender as well. My mom had the pulled pork tray also with baked beans & fries. She requested her bbq sauce on the side. Their bbq sauce is quite tasty!!!! Drinks had to be purchased separately. I think my mom ordered a Coke and I had a good people pale ale. We dined outside on the back covered patio. It was a beautiful yet kinda windy day. Once our food was brought out , no staff members came to check on us. I felt this was odd , although everyone was nice and welcoming. Idk.. I wasn't too pressed bc I really prefer to be left alone for the most part when I'm out dining. It just would have been pleasant if someone came over at least ONCE! Overall, my 2nd visit here ( my mom's first) was satisfying. I was craving ribs so this definitely hit the spot! She enjoyed her meal. We both needed to go boxes. They have an attached parking lot. It's shared with Bendys and other stores in the area. Parking might be problematic if you visit during a busy time.

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    Demetri's BBQ - Pork Chicken & Ribs Combo

    Demetri's BBQ

    3.4(190 reviews)
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    If you are looking for a Sunday brunch place that is super homey and welcoming, Demetri's BBQ is…read morethe place to go. I stopped by for their Sunday morning brunch and was greeted with a quite lively atmosphere with a large majority of the tables being full. Even with how busy it was, every employee I interacted with was very pleasant. You order at the register, the food is delivered to your table, and there is a self service drink station. I ordered the French toast as well as the queso grits, and both were extremely delicious. The queso grits are a cup of grits covered in a creamy queso and are probably one of the best things I've tried. Overall, Demetri's is always such a great choice, and I never leave disappointed in any way. If you don't mind a bit of a crowd, I highly recommend it. The food and the service is absolutely worth a visit!

    This is for Sunday brunch only. My high praise for Saturday breakfast remains unchanged…read more I understand the desire to spiff up the menu, but I think it just doesn't quite work. First, unlike most mornings, you have to order from the counter and then self-serve when it comes to coffee and non-alcoholic drinks. You then find a table and wait for the meal to be brought to you. But if you want a refill on your water? Go get it yourself. Do you want a refill on your coffee? Go get it yourself. Want anything at all? Go get it yourself. So, as a result, not only do you pay more to eat on Sunday vs Saturday, but you have to do the work yourself. Oh, and if you're not actually going to take my order or make sure my coffee is refilled, then why am I paying you a tip? Demitris, loyal customers that we are, I think it's a good idea to rethink the customer experience on Sunday.

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    Ribeye FRIDAY'S ONLY - PRIME RIB SANDWICH on Ciabatta Bread MASHED POTATOES WITH GRAVY Mac & Cheese

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    Archie's Bar-B-Q & Burgers

    Archie's Bar-B-Q & Burgers

    4.0(155 reviews)
    4.9 mi
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    Hamburger steak was great. I just wish they had other side options. All they have is fries, slaw,…read morebaked beans. Wish you could get a baked potato or a side salad. Or even a salad with choice of meat on it. My server - she was very nice. Checked on me often. Ambience. It's an old restaurant. Not much to say about it.

    When I am in the mood for the best BBQ Butt in town, I go to Archie's Bar-B-Q off HWY31 in Hoover…read more Coming in the backside from Lorna Road is the best route in traffic. Unfortunately Archie's not convenient for me, so I don't get to Archie's nearly enough. But I know where to go when it counts! I purchased 4lbs of inside and outside mixed meat today, and a quart of sauce with extra pickles. Everyone eating all said the same thing. Delicious ! The ole fashioned home-made fried Apple and Peach pies remind of my grandmother's, she used to make these fried pies for the "Real" Original Golden Rule in Irondale when it was across the street, from the current Irondale locations many years ago. The beans and coleslaw are also excellent. I think Archie's may have some of these vintage photos inside if my memory serves. I grew up with my grandad standing me on the kitchen table as a toddler while he made up the original Golden Rule BBQ Sauce in gaint pickle jars. The jars was bigger than I was. I still have this original Golden Rule sauce recipe that Archie's uses. They do an excellent job! Nothing has changed at this location but the name. Still the best BBQ in town. The complete package. The servers always do a great job, those that take and fetch to go orders from the parking lot are really efficient. The only constructive advice I would give is this owner, is to Keep Up The Work ! And get setup for delivery! So how some way! Somehow being able to pay online so pick ups can be made by others for delivery. Double your business!

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    Sliced Pork plate, hand cut fries, pickled slaw,bbq beans and bbq bread.

    Archie's Bar-B-Q & Burgers - The classic Birmingham method of barbecue cooking--an open pit that you can see from the dining room. That isn't found just anywhere.

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