I just wanted to say thank you for donating lunch our unit at DHR! Most people don't know that…read moreMarch is Social Work Appreciation month. We are often left out when it comes to discounts and appreciation, but not today! Lunch was awesome and one less thing to worry about today! :) :) :)

Big Bob Gibson is known for winning the Memphis in May BBQ contest. 5 Grand Championship trophies…read moreand more than 13 first place finishes for pork shoulder. I have been eating Big Bob's BBQ my whole life. The quality and taste of the pork shoulder, smoked chicken, and Brunswick stew I recently purchased was very very disappointing. We ordered 2 pounds of pork shoulder. The meat had no taste. I couldn't detect hickory smoke. The pork was burnt and very fatty. The accompanying vinegar based sauce was not seasoned like previous times. Basically it was vinegar with little seasoning. 1/5 The smoked chicken, my favorite, was dry. I wondered if it was leftover from the previous day. The seasoning wasn't very good. 2/5 The Brunswick stew was not good. The recipe has changed. It tasted sweet which was off putting. I do not remember Brunswick stew tasting sweet. The quart of stew had 10 tiny pieces of potato and a few corn kernels. I saw some pork meat floating in a strange red colored broth. I remember when stewed tomatoes were in the stew. Not anymore. The soupy stew did not taste very good. 2/5 The potato with pulled pork was ok. The sauce given was a thin vinegar base that had little seasoning. The potato was the best thing I ate from Big Bob's. 3/5 I am thoroughly disappointed with the quality and taste of Big Bob's pulled pork, smoked chicken and Brunswick stew. I will return again. It will be a while though. I can't get this visit out of my head. This feels like a bad Twilight Zone episode. I really have enjoyed the foods from here in the past. Sadly, not this time. 2/5

Best darn brisket from Florence to Huntsville imho (you can ask for lean portions or the fatty…read moresection). I don't eat pork so can't comment on that.

Excellent service! Average bbq. The brisket was strongly, tough, and lacked smoke flavor. The…read morecaramel cake was the highlight of the meal.

Stopped by and bought a pound of chicken. It was very tender and tasty. White sauce was great as…read morewell. All the meat was the same price per pound. It came in a plastic container, no slaw with it. Will definitely buy the chicken again. Maybe next time try the turkey

This was really good BBQ. It is a local chain of about 15 locations. You order at the counter and…read morethey call your number when it is ready. Super simple like a good southern BBQ place should be. I had pulled pork with 2 sides. Pulled pork is really easy to cook but dries out just as easy. This pork was most and juicy with really good flavor. I had beans and slaw as sides. The beans were good. The slaw was perfect but be aware this is a vinegar based slaw not mayo and sugar. It was so good I almost went back for dinner.

I work in Decatur somewhat seasonally and so whenever I'm up here I enjoy opportunities to try…read moretheir local restaurants. On my most recent visit about three weeks ago, Marlin's wound up being my choice for a quick lunch. This is a rather oddball restaurant. Located in a standalone building on the edge of a large parking lot, the vibe inside I'd say is closest to an American-Mexican restaurant (a la Rosie's, Buena Vista, etc - think vibrant murals, comfy booth seating, large, open spaces). It was a little dimly lit but clean. A friendly hostess got me a seat quickly. The menu continues the oddball vibe. There's literally something for everyone here, with American-Mexican favorites like fajitas and arroz con pollo, along with standard American fare like chicken tenders and pasta dishes, as well as slightly more upscale items like fish and steak. I saw on their website they claim, "We're not just one thing - and that's the point." Well, they've certainly nailed that mantra. My waiter was a pleasant fellow who worked diligently to ensure my meal and check arrived in a timely way. He got me a refill without me having to ask but didn't hover or make me feel like I was unwelcome or a chore. My meal came out quickly and I was in and out in ~30 minutes, which is a pretty good turn-around for a sitdown restaurant. Every table seems to get a complimentary basket of hush puppies as a welcome/starter item. Again, I'd say the vibe overall is closer on the Mexican side of restaurants, so one might expect chips and salsa...but despite this seeming oddity, I'll admit I enjoyed them. They were golden brown, slightly sweet and slightly savory, and came with a tasty dipping sauce. I ate several. They have a lunch menu with reasonable pricing following a typical pattern of entree + one side (dinner portions come with two sides). I was feeling unadventurous and wound up getting chicken tenders and fries, as I thought the tenders looked pretty good in a picture I'd seen on Yelp. I asked for some ranch to dip in. My food was fresh at least in terms of temperature - almost scaldingly so. I got a strong frozen-fried vibe from both fries and tenders, though. Less a crime with the fries, and these were salted nicely and not too greasy. The chicken was rather dry and stringy and the breading didn't really "crunch." They were ultimately unobjectionable, but reminiscent of maybe a McDonalds crispy chicken strip, which seems a little underwhelming from a full restaurant. The ranch was also not very good - not buttermilk, so not super creamy, kind of bottled salad dressing vibes. Ketchup or the residual sauce from the hush puppies was a better choice. Overall, not super wowed but not super let down either. Service was solid and the environment was comfortable. Since the menu is so large, I'd imagine there's something for everyone - and maybe a sleeper hit dish on there, too.

Food was good and people were friendly. Not very busy during peak Saturday evening hours. They did…read moreforget the queso and the salad with my wife's Pollo Loco plate. Had to remind server on each one. Small nuisance but no issue. My dinner fajita rice was kind of weak compared to previous lunch plate. No biggie, just no leftovers. We'll come back!

Always good food and we love eating here. But... Beware: you…read morecannot order a 10-piece wing and get half one sauce, half the other. They'll charge you for two separate 5-pieces. When I called about it I was told that's how they do it and somebody should've told me; that was it. Doesn't really make sense why I can't but ok. As long as I am told I can make a decision.

One of many good reasons to like Decatur is Big Bob's Gibson BBQ…read more Now this is close to being sacrilegious but I don't go for their white sauce,or even their famous hickory smoked BBQ, I love the catfish. Always fried in good grease not rancid like some places I could name, their catfish is so sweet and tender and fresh, it almost jumps off the plate and into my mouth. Whether it's slaw or potatoes or beans all the fixings are right on perfect to match whichever meat you choose. But, my five year old self knows it's better to take home leftovers than to leave without a piece of their chocolate meringue pie. This time I bought one for later. There are many fine dining experiences in North Alabama and Tennessee and some these restaurants involve a pilgrimage to get there. Big Bob's lives up to its fame still. It's worth the drive.

I love the turkey soooo much I ordered 2lb at Christmas it was a platter full of turkey slices with…read moreplenty of their "White Sauce

Ehhhh... I've had much better. I know this is an institution here in Alabama, but it was way less…read morethan what I expected. My slab of ribs was really fatty and the outer pieces of meat where a bit hard in texture, and to top it off the membrane was still attached to the back of the slab. Service was fast and efficient. I don't think I'm ever going back.

Cute little place. Affordable prices. The food could use a little extra something. My turkey…read moresandwich and the baked beans were a little too sweet. I was not offered any sauce but a hot or mild sauce might have corrected the sweetness. The stuffed potato was pretty good

I recently decided to go to Whitt's again after many years as it was a staple to my childhood. I…read moregot their loaded chicken potato with extra white sauce. The potato was very filling and had plenty of meat on it. I tend to find the meat to be a little dry so I use the white sauce to make up for it, but I would definitely have it again. My friend got a pork stew box that comes with a pork sandwich, half a pint of brunswick stew, a cookie, and a drink. We also got 2 slices of their chocolate pie, I don't really like the meringue that they use to top it but the pie itself was very good. We just went through the drive-through because it was already a little busy and the parking was somewhat limited. The workers were very nice and helpful when ordering. Overall I can see why we had food from there so much when I was a kid. The amount of food we got didn't cost nearly as much if we had went to a fast food place or another kind of restaurant.

My wife and I were looking for a great dinner in a relaxed atmosphere. We originally went to a…read morenearby deli where the music was blasting, packed and some guy wanted $5.00 bucks to enter. So we began seeking something more for us. What we found was Moes. After looking over the menu we selected a pulled pork sandwich, French Fries, Green Beans, Banana Pudding and Moe'd up by adding a quarter chicken. I'll start by saying my wife and I have catered for years, I have multiple smokers and have cook countless meals from hamburgers, hotdogs, brisket, pulled pork, green beans is a specialty, chicken in all kinds of ways. I say all that to say these guys absolutely know how to cook. The chicken was perfect, green beans amazing! One area many mess up is trimming the pork butt so the product is not to "rich" their pulled pork was just right full of flavor but not to fatty. I wanted to pair the BBQ with something tasty and was surprised they had a Kentucky Bourbon Ale (WOW! NICE!) frankly everything was perfect and I plan too visit another time before continuing our vacation. The only thing that took an edge off our evening was during the guitarist performance, my wife and I were singing along and watching "banana baseball" on the monitor. A young woman turned off the center monitor leaving the others on, it killed the mood so I closed my tab when I had planned to have another drink or two. Instead we ended the night. Please, I suggest to turn off the monitors before the music starts so there are no misunderstandings. Side note, Watching the antics of "banana baseball" along with live music was a hoot. Thanks again for a wonderful meal.

The food at Moes is always good. Not happy with the portions given the prices, but it's a better…read moreBBQ joint than most. Service was friendly and the place was well lit with a bar. We have been eating at Moe's from FL, New Orleans to AL, that how good the food is at every Moe's we've been to.

We got the pulled pork platter with two sides. It clearly did not disappoint! The pork was tender,…read morejuicy and not a lot of fat like a lot of barbecue places serve. Their sauce was perfect. The service was fast and friendly. The restaurant was tastefully decorated and it was clean and comfortable. We will definitely come back!

Awesome food.. Greetings., very helpful with the menu. I recommend this spot. If you are looking…read morefor a friendly environment and a great food selection. Stop by Moe's.

Definitely a locals bar, was quite busy on a Wednesday. The salad was great, but the 10" pizza was…read morea little sad. The servers were very attentive and polite. My husband enjoyed the catfish.

Small portions almost 2 dollars plus per wing skimpy meal and you can notice the burnt french fry…read moremixed in with my food. It's a sad place it's become - what do you expect for Decatur Alabama I'm done here