The BEST fried chicken sandwich you will ever have. Brined in sweet tea, I recommend going "roll tide" which has both red white bbq sauce. I literally dream about this sandwich and the mouth watering fried pickles you can get on the side. If you haven't tried it yet, you absolutely have to. read more

Absolutely fabulous. All three: food, service, and ambience. Atmosphere is fun. I have never gotten a bad mean at Saw's

Consistently delicious. Love the Saw burger, the shrimp sandwich, onion rings and banana pudding to name a few of my faves. Live entertainment is great, too. read more

The sweet tea chicken sandwich and pink lemonades are 10/10. The staff is also so great!

This place is taking great precautions during Covid-19 pandemic. temp checks are taken, seating is limited, and extra outdoor seating is available. Got the sweet tea chicken sandwich and it was great! Food came super quick. We got a ton of sides and didn't realize how big portions were. Would definitely recommend if you're looking for a bbq spot in bham' read more

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Saw's BBQ is a MUST VISIT when in Birmingham. It's crazy good food in a casual neighborhood bar. The smoked wings are INSANE: smoky, sweet, crispy, sticky, tender. I crave this dish on a weekly basis. Also, you can't miss the sweet tea fried chicken sandwich. It's like a Chick-fil-A sandwich... but much better. The chicken's perfectly crispy, and the white sauce really sets the whole thing off. Let's not forget dessert: BANANA PUDDING. Banana pudding is one of my favorite desserts of all time, and this one does not disappoint. It's not too sweet. It's perfectly creamy and texturally pretty light. read more

Saw's Juke Joint - Crestline - Front: smoked chicken with white barbeque sauce Back left: sweet tea fried chicken sandwich Back right: pulled pork sandwich - Barbeque Near Me - Birmingham, Alabama

This terrific BBQ joint in Birmingham's tony Crestline neighborhood serves up delicious pulled pork and tasty sides, alongside a impressive lineup of local craft brews to pair with your meal. On a recent visit, I grabbed a seat at the bar and enjoyed Saw's friendly service and great food. This place looks less gritty than the original Saw's BBQ restaurants in Homewood and near UAB, but its upscale suburban vibe works just fine. Worth a visit. read more

Decent BBQ. Not a very big menu but how many ways can you BBQ meat? The chicken thugs were good, pickles very salty. Drink lots of water.

Visited for lunch. Pulled pork was outstanding, smoked sausage was excellent. Onion rings were very tasty and coleslaw was good. Service was friendly and attentive. Highly recommend! read more

Excellent barbecue, good prices for the most part, always friendly service. Inside and outside dining. Good bar. Often features live music. Recommend highly! read more

Not the best bbq I've had. It was okay, but I feel like I needed to go to the original Saws for a better experience. I didn't think the bbq was that great and it was a bit dry read more

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This place was packed to the brim with people. This is one of my friend's favorite BBQ place in Birmingham. And I love BBQ. So I was down. This place has such a college vibe to it. Or country vibe. Either way, you don't have to wear your Sunday best. We were seated fairly quickly. We didn't have to wait too long for them to take our order and get our drinks. It did, however, take just a little bit, for the food to come in. But as I said before, it was very busy. I ordered the pulled pork BBQ baked potato. And I was SO happy. I am from Alabama, and I still haven't tried the white bbq. I am not ready for it yet. haha. I recall only one person not liking her food, but it was because she doesn't like BBQ. My other two friend got the sweet tea fried chicken, and the name itself almost made me pick that one out. But I was so filled after eating the baked potato, I had it for left overs. And it was enough for a full meal. Would I come back? Yes, I need to try that sweet tea fried chicken. read more

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I was surprised by the location in the middle of a neighborhood--very cool. My guest and I came here on a Friday night, parking lot was pretty full, thought we'd have to wait. We were able to get seated promptly. Menu had a variety selection to my liking. Not a typical bbq selection. The pork n greens were a wonderful combination. I hesitated to order since I've never been a grits person. I'm glad I chose to be adventurous. Yum yum! The fried green tomatoes were good. The mustard based sauce was good but it didn't seem to work with the tomatoes, at least not for my taste. This place is definitely a go-to for the future. read more

Catfish and greens are amazing! Very generous portions! The sweet potato fries are the best! Crunch but soft with a little salt! Pork is so tender... the onion rings on top of platters are honestly the best I've ever eaten. The BEST barbecue read more

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Y'all if you're reading this this is your sign to come. Ask for Jordan, she's the BEST PERSON EVER. I don't even live I live in Nashville and I drive here just to have her as a server. 10000/10 I can't recommend her enough!!!! I LOVE HER read more

The burger is amazing as well as the bread pudding. They had live music when we are here. read more

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Always a neighborhood favorite. Service great , food quick and patrons as well as servers friendly.

Consistently good though you will pay dearly. Nice staff. Generally crowded so don't go if you are in a rush. Have always appreciated them showcasing local musicians. read more

We took some out of town family members to Saw's Juke Joint for dinner on Saturday. We arrived about 5 pm and didn't have any trouble getting a table, though the place filled up quickly. There was some confusion about the table since she took our party of 5 to a table for 4. We scooted a small table over to us but when the server came she said that wasn't her table and had us rearrange. None of us wanted to sit in the doorway at the end but we made it work. Service was a little slow but the food was great. We shared some fried pickles and smoked chicken thighs and had a variety of entries. Everyone was happy with what they got. I enjoyed the catfish and greens and ended up taking most of it home. It was a bit loud for conversation but still worked out as a good place to take guests. read more

The baked potato is amazing! The service is great. Good place to go if you want good quality food!

Saw's Juke Joint is my favorite Saw's location. It has the most seating and a nice bar area. (Which has a pretty dope fireplace if you happen to stop by in the winter months). The space has always been clean and the food has never let me down. Service is also above average. If you go on the weekend, plan for a wait. Put your name in, get a drink at the bar, and enjoy some live music. If you're in the area, this is a must. Pictured: front entrance, and the best dish on the menu, Pork N Greens read more

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Excellent little no fills eatery. Beer selection is average.... above average if you like IPA's. The food was awesome. The smoked chicken wings are an absolute must. We ended up getting 2 orders of 10 as the first order was so good. For dinner, I was all set to get a combo of pork and beef brisket but then.... NIRVANA went by... a stuffed baked potato headed to another table. So, I ordered the fully loaded BP with a side of brisket. (They had run out of brisket however. The loaded BP had smoked pork, chicken and bacon with cheese, butter, sour cream and chives. It could have fed a small family. I couldn't take the whole thing down but got through 70%. It was off the hook good as Guy would say. read more

I went to Saw's Juke Joint on a Saturday night with a group of 8. A friend got there an hour early to ensure we were seated not long after everyone arrived. We ended up waiting two hours for a table and watched several parties be seated before us. Once we were finally seated, our waitress was quick to get our orders and the food came out fast. She did seem annoyed by our large party but at that point her attitude was the least of our worries. I got the BBQ Pork potato and onion rings. My husband and I shared the fried green beans and fried pickles. It was delicious and the food is worth waiting for! But I'd never wait two hours again. read more

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I love it here. Great atmosphere. Service is quick and friendly. I have tried the whole menu. You can't go wrong with any pick

Saws juke joint is top notch pulled pork! The pork and greens which is served over a bed of cheese grits is outstanding! The joint is half music bar and half killer BBQ! It's a must stop if in Birmingham Alabama! We got take out so can't really comment on service but the people seemed nice and it looks cool in side read more

Sweet teach sandwich with fried green beans. I love the bartenders here, always in a good mood. Great place to bring the kids

Saw's has the reputation of being "the best bbq in town" so we made the trip over for lunch on a Saturday. At almost 1pm, the place was hoppin' with just a few open tables, but they were able to seat us right away. We sat down, ordered, and food was brought over to us really quickly. I was surprised at how fast food came out despite how busy it was... but a great surprise indeed! We got fried pickles to share. What's not to love about fried pickles? For $3.99 it is a steal.... a huge portion with a side of ranch. Nice cornmeal batter.. just a bit on the salty side, but I suppose that is the nature of pickles to begin with. They were crispy and not oily or soggy at all- a risk that can come with fried pickles done wrong. These were done right! Husband got the sweet tea fried chicken sandwich with fries. The sandwich has pickles, white BBQ sauce, the fried chicken and a bun. Good combo and crispy fried chicken. The white BBQ sauce was a nice touch. The French fries were your standard fries. Good and crispy. I got the "Pork n Greens" platter for $10.99. If you have never been here before, it is a layered platter of grits, BBQ pork, BBQ sauce, greens, then finally topped withfried onion string rings. A delicious combo and SO much food! We had some left overs to bring home... can't wait to eat it again :) One thing I knocked off a star for is their use of styrofoam and plastic ware. Everything comes on disposable means. For a sit down BBQ restaurant, it would be nice to eat on a real plate, drink out of a real cup... you get the idea. It's not so much an "ambiance" issue for me than it is an environmental issue. Our landfills and future generations would benefit from reusable dinnerware. End rant. read more

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I am a big fan of Saw's Juke Joint. I've been here several times and every visit has been fantastic. From the moment i walked in, I noticed that the staff was friendly and helpful. The menu is fairly simple, but everything I've tried has been amazing. It's hard to pick a favorite, but if I was forced to I'd choose their wings. They are awesome. It's too much, but get the 10 count as you don't want to stop at 5. You can share the wings you can't eat with your friends or take them home for a snack. This last time I ordered the sweet tea fried chicken sandwich. It was huge and oh so good. It had a white BBQ sauce on top that was a very nice touch. I will order extra sauce on the side next time for dipping purposes; however, their red BBQ sauce is heavenly, too. It's hard to pick the better sauce. The fries are good, but I really like their onion rings and fried pickles. Can't go wrong with any of these. Two thumbs up for Saw's JJ. It's great for lunch or dinner. I'll definitely be back. If you see me, you can share your extra wings with me. Happy dining. read more

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Saw's Juke Joint has the best cheeseburger in Birmingham, in my opinion. The smoked wings, sweet tea chicken sandwich, pork & greens, stuffed baker and basically everything else on the menu is great too, but the burger stands out to me. It's a standard beef, cheese, lettuce, tomato, onion, special sauce cheeseburger, but it is anything but average. As a self proclaimed burger connoisseur, I've tried every cheeseburger in town that's been hyped. The Saws Juke Joint Cheeseburger is the gold standard I compare the rest to. If you want to scratch the burger itch but aren't starving, order the kids burger with the big cheeseburger set up. The staff is very helpful with stuff like this. They also have different specials daily. The Friday special is usually Fish and that's a real treat regardless of the type of fish or how it's prepared. Sunday special is the patty melt - a favorite hangover cure for me. Tuesday special is usually the "tomato stack" - a tower of fried green tomatoes - that unfortunately is a summer only special I'm afraid. They switch up the specials a lot aside from the above mentioned regulars. They aren't "BBQ" dishes - we end up ordering the special most of the time since eating cheeseburgers daily is apparently unhealthy. Or so I'm told. We've become friends with nearly everyone on staff which keeps us coming back again and again. They're incredibly friendly, play good music, have good conversation, and remember your name if you frequent the place. You'll actually notice a lot of the same folks around the bar every time you're there. It's a very family friendly place. My kids love it and the staff love them too actually. There's a park ("Crestline Park") not far away if you want to bring your family for a lunch, short walk, and play time. It's a great way to spend a couple hours before nap time. The only "issue" is the parking. Which is a good problem for them since the lot isn't small. It's just a popular place. There's rarely a long wait if you're willing to eat at the bar. The price is right. Be sure to get the white sauce ;) read more

Believe the hype! I've lived in Bham nearly two years and have tried most of the popular BBQ spots; Saws is my favorite...hands down. I've visited both the Juke Joint and the Avondale location. The food is equally fabulous at both, but, if you are looking for more space and/or a bar, check out the Juke Joint. It has a laid back, chill vibe which makes it an easy place to unwind and relax. I've been to this location twice. Both times the service from both the host and the server was prompt. It was not over the top friendly, but it was attentive and just what I needed. The food is the reason to come and I do not believe it could disappoint. I have had the sweet tea chicken sandwich, pork and greens (served over grits and topped with thinly sliced onion rings), and Saw's Burger, all of which were incredibly satisfying and tasty. I've also tried the fried pickles, fried green tomatoes, and sweet potato fries, again all delicious. The sweet potato fries were some of the best I have ever had (amazing taste and texture...not too crispy, not too "soggy"...they were just right). Regarding sweets, it's unlikely you will have room for dessert, but I recommend getting an order of the banana pudding to go. read more

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I love Saw's!! This location has a nice vibe and a good bar. Lots of big TVs for men to watch the sports on. Of course the food is always AMAZING at any Saw's, but this location doesn't have ribs or brownies. Still a great choice for BBQ! read more

Yum. Never have to worry about my picky eaters here--all my kids love this place just as much as my husband and I do. Great place to take the in-laws and just about anybody else. Love all the Saw's locations but especially this one! read more

Saw's Juke Joint does not disappoint and has been consistent ever time I have been which is over a dozen times. Recently I was given the responsibility to find a meeting place for my company on short notice including 10 managers. My first thought was to suggest Saw's, knowing they have a private room to the side which turned out to be to perfect for our group side. I called the restaurant two days prior to the meeting and the manger, Randy, was more than willing to accommodate us with the space. In the end it was a success thanks to the staff and genuine ability to help us. To add, all of our group had a great meal and did not regret ordering the wide range of options on the menu including the banana pudding! read more

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Okay, food is great, as it is at the other Saw's locations. However, the hostess and the waiting list situation is ridiculous. There are 20-30 people in line (hard to count in the Bar section) including young children. Yet THERE ARE FOUR OPEN TABLES RIGHT BEHIND ME!!! You can see three in the attached photo and there is a really big table that would seat at least 8 out of view. Now to be fair, in the time it took me to write this, all four of the tables were filled, we got one of them, and we ordered. But I was standing around for a while trying to figure out what was taking so long for quite some time. I think it's more of the lack of any system than the hostess's fault, and I began to suspect that she was as frustrated as the guests. This is the so-called "system" of this hugely popular (and I'm assuming highly profitable) restaurant consists of: 1. A hostess with an extra order pad. Nope, not even a full-sized sheet of paper. One of those little green pads, and the overworked hostess writes down your name while squinting in the dim light. Have you ever heard of an "overworked hostess" before? Neither have I. 2. The hostess spots a party leaving, consults her tiny and barely legible pad to see who's next and how many in the party to see if she needs to move on to the next scribbled name. 3. The overworked hostess then tries to navigate the crowded bar and likely has to wander outside in search of the party she is trying to seat. This takes forever, as you can imagine. Not the hostess's fault. 4. If the hostess cannot find that party, she must again consult the Pad of Knowledge. Now perhaps she could have carried the pad with her, but really, this is not the right equipment for a hostess at a popular restaurant. This is how there were four tables open within 15 feet of me with 20+ people in line. Perhaps I could be accused of piling on, but the unnecessarily long wait put me in a critical mood. I usually eat at the Avondale location, and the various Saw's locations do have slightly different menus. But I ordered the "Pork & Greens," probably the most popular item on the menu (except in Homewood, which doesn't serve it). The dish has a bed of greens topped with grits, topped with barbecue, and a handful of thin and crispy onion rings on top. Delicious! The problem this time was that there was too little greens and too little grits. I ran out of both greens and grits when I was only 2/3 of the way through the scrumptious pork barbecue. Yes, this is being very petty and picky, but there's a reason it's called a "dining experience." And the barbecue isn't as good without the grits and greens, which is the reason it's served that way in the first place. So, my suggestion is that Saw's spring for a waitlist system that would ring my mobile when my table is ready. It would vastly improve the experience, and free up a lot of hostess time! They'd probably get a free 0.5 FTE. read more

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Great staff, good bbq, decent music although they need to play more blues if they're going to call themselves a juke joint

We came across town for the wings and it wasn't even worth it. Service was very rude. When we asked about military discounts the bartender said they accepted it. Then when we told him we were in the military he said only if we were in military uniform which was very strange. . When we had questions about the menu Tucker, our server/bartender at the time, wasn't helpful at all, but to the customers beside us we could hear him answering all questions in regards to all requests they had. We felt very uncomfortable in this place. They were not welcoming to newcomers at all. Do not recommend. read more

Didn't get to enjoy the eats here because it was New Year's Day. However, the owner invite us in and was super kind to us! We'll be back to taste the gastronomic delights we've heard so much about! Thanks for the hospitality! So, we came back the next day! So glad we did! This place has great BBQ. My first experience with Alabama white sauce. It will be really difficult to live up to! Staff is great and efficient! You definitely need to visit Saw's Juke Joint! read more

Deciding between barbecue joints in Birmingham is less difficult than deciding if the original Saw's is better than the Juke Joint. The original has the ambiance I expect from a barbecue joint. It screams authentic. No table service, tight quarters, and a screen door that doesn't quite fit the jambs. The Juke Joint has table service and feels more like a sports bar. And, they have catfish and greens, which is my favorite by a nose over the appropriately-lauded pork and greens. Other than that, it's a tie with the tie breaker being which location is closer to where I am at the moment. Today I'm at the Juke Joint, where bartender Sam is taking care of hooking me up with my catfish and greens and a to go order for the fam back in Atlanta. Either location is all killer and no filler, but for a quick turnaround and personal service, the Juke Joint wins. read more

Always great tasting food. Servers are always hustling. The sweet tea fried chicken is a must try

By far the best smoked wings we have ever had. Nice selection of beers and drinks as well. We also tried the loaded fries topped with smoked chicken and pulled pork. Outstanding! read more

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