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    306 Barbecue

    4.1 (158 reviews)
    InexpensiveBarbeque
    Closed 11:00 am - 8:00 pm

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    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Good for kids
    Dogs allowed

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    Quarter chicken plate, cabbage, and red beans, and rice and some of the best sweet tea in the south
    Gena A.

    The smoked chicken and turkey are very moist and delicious. The ladies behind the counter are so nice and helpful. The place was spruced up not too long ago, and they did a great job.

    Pork Loaded Potato
    Bailey B.

    2.5 out of 5 but I can't bring myself to round up. I made a special trip to 306 after work just to try the bbq. Been hearing about this place for years but it was never super convenient and so a visit never came to fruition. But it wasn't too far out of the way on my drive back from Decatur and 1:30 wasn't quite too late for lunch, and so I came by. The location is kinda nondescript and the parking lot is a little bumpy -- and very hard to turn left out of when you leave, as I learned. But luckily it wasn't crowded so that made things easier. I got a faint smoke smell on my walk inside but not enough to instill a ton of confidence. It's fairly spacious inside and the restaurant, including the women's bathroom, looked clean. There was a faint smell that reminded me of, like, a hardware store though, especially in the hallway by the bathroom. I've certainly smelled worse and it wasn't concerning but just kinda odd. Anyway, I placed my order at the counter for a loaded pork potato, which is my go-to when feeling out a bbq place for the first time. The girl at the register was extra friendly and bubbly and patient with me, so I appreciated that. The self-serve sweet tea I got was fine, and another employee brought my potato to me at the booth where I sat. It was a large potato, and it looked good, but I didn't particularly enjoy it. The topping ratio was good, but the pork was okay at best -- not fatty or gristley, at least, but pretty dry and not very flavorful or smokey. Even that would've been okay, but unfortunately a cardinal bbq potato sin was committed: the potato was unevenly cooked. My biggest pet peeve in all of bbq potato-land is an uneven/underdone potato. It is so frustrating to be enjoying hot, steamy, buttery soft goodness and then be interrupted abruptly by a crunchy, watery, dense chunk of potato. I hate it so much - it triggers a visceral yuck feeling in me that makes me insane! After a lot of poking around fork-testing doneness, I made the most of my meal and pitched what remained. What a huge bummer! One other thing that bears mentioning is that the whole time I was eating, I could hear several staff members loudly complaining about and bad-mouthing a fellow employee who wasn't present. I get it, honestly, and I'm far from above some occasional gossip, but this conversation went on almost the entire time I was eating and it didn't give the best vibe ever. Unfortunately, this is not the new barbeque hookup for me. On the bright side, I can consider my curiosity sated.

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    To start on a positive, the pulled pork sandwich was very good. As were the pulled pork nachos. Notice a theme? The ribs were very weak, and had an off flavor. The turkey was a little dry, but better than most. Now let's talk about the brisket. Have you ever bought the pre cooked brisket at Sam's Club? It looked strangely like that's what it was. Uniformly cut, bland in taste, and no smoke ring. Had a smokey flavor, but no ring! Their customer service was great up until they told me not to post a picture of their employees in the kitchen. The restaurant was very clean and up to date.

    Dinner on brisket night just before closing
    Fred B.

    It was quiet just before the closed and they fortunately had some brisket left. Brisket was tender and moist. Fried okra, turnip greens, sweet potato casserole were all very good. Baked beans and Mac and cheese were good as well. Now if you like your meat smokey or at least smokier then 306 has a lighter touch. Good BBQ and white sauces. We'll be back.

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    Love their chicken salad and the casseroles. I work nearby and we go here for lunch nearly once a week.

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    Great bar-be-que Good service. Great rib sandwich and bar-be-que sandwich. Timely service.

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    Still awesome. Wing Wednesday is now $.65, but great. Order accuracy has gone down with Corona, but still my fave.

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    Best BBQ in Town! Fast service, great food and close to town. BBQ Nachos are the best. Daily side dishes are great as well.

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    Good food. Wide selection of sides to choose from. I go on the regular and I highly recommend them.

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    Best bbq in North Alabama. Wings are undefeated, and you've gotta try the banana pudding.

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    Great BBQ at good prices. The wait service staff is awesome. Facility is sparkling clean.

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    Great service. Great food. Get there early on they days they serve brisket because they will run out. Brown sugar green beans are awesome!

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    LawLers Barbecue

    LawLers Barbecue

    4.1
    (177 reviews)
    1.5 mi
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    Lawless is a nice BBQ place to eat. Amazingly fast servi e - if it was any faster, they would have…read morebeen handing me my order as I was getting out of the car. Good food selections. Everything I had was very good. The green beans were unexpectedly a bit spicy hot. The pulled pork sandwich was excellent, and the potato salad was very good. The iced tea was perfect. Don't expect chit-chat with the order taker, she was keeping the line moving - fast. It's definitely a place to come back to. (Don't tell them, but the prices are very reasonable.) A shame I can't give them 6 stars. With all of the places to eat in the area, a lot of people are missing out and spending too much by going someplace else.

    I still love Lawlers! Like a favorite little black dress, it's comfortable, classic and reliable!…read moreDo you get a raging Smoke ring and an abundance of smoky flavor like Chuck Wagon? Or some items at Ted's BBQ? No. And that's okay! You do get consistency! Quality meats delivered by friendly folks and they offer poultry options like turkey and chicken (both are pulled which I like). Thanks Lawlers, we had your pulled pork and chicken last night for dinner along with your delicious green beans and barbecued beans and I enjoyed the leftovers for breakfast. I'll get thr Hubs to get more green beans next time they are always perfectly flavored and yummerriffic!

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    Big Bob Gibson Bar-B-Q

    Big Bob Gibson Bar-B-Q

    3.8
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    14.0 mi
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    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

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    Barbeque Heaven

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    12.0 mi

    This place is a gem!!! And definitely a new contender for some of what I feel is best bbq in town…read more We came here after we found the place we initially intended to go no longer operating on Wednesdays. Honestly pretty glad for that inconvenience, because it brought us to Barbeque Heaven! There's not a ton of parking, so come in a smaller car if you can. The inside is just a couple of tables and booths with plastic table coverings on them and you order at the counter. You can smell the smoke as you walk up and it smells delicious! I got the impression the man working the register was perhaps the owner. He was very kind, patient, and excited to share with us about their product. He had a good sense of humor and a warm laugh. My mom and I both got the lunch special -- a bbq sandwich with one side and a drink. The price was right and the portions were generous. We both got pulled pork on our sandwiches. I got French fries and she got macaroni and cheese so we could both try each. We also got to sample all three sauces: white sauce, slightly spicy, thinner red sauce, and thicker, sweet red sauce. Honestly, everything we ate was great. The pork was super tender, just smoky enough, and not at all fatty/greasy/gristly (which is my preference by a mile). Good ratio of burnt ends, too. My /only/ very minor critique is that the buns smelled a little weird. Idk if it was the bag they were stored in or what, lol. But they didn't taste weird at all, and their texture was pleasant, so not a huge deal at all. The French fries probably weren't fresh cut, but they were freshly fried, nice and crispy on the outside but fluffy on the inside, with some flavorful seasoning coating the exterior. No ketchup needed! The macaroni and cheese was creamy and flavorful, with some crispy cheese on top. We took a combo home for my dad and got him some fried okra; I stole a couple pieces and it, too, was delicious! Flavorful breading and perfectly crispy. Lastly, I nabbed a slice of their obviously homemade red velvet cake. I was too full to eat it til after dinner, haha. The crumb was absolutely perfect - super moist and delicate. The cream cheese icing was, as expected, sweet! But it wasn't crazy sweet and the chopped pecans added a really nice new textural element. This place is well worth the drive if you don't live nearby. I know I'll be looking for excuses to head out their way in the future to get some more delicious bbq.

    2 miles from my house and just discovering it. This was amazing BBQ and Catfish sandwich! Fries…read morewere super (taste like butter!) and the Mac n cheese? Delish! Highly recommend you try it! Service was super friendly and helpful. We will be back...again and again!

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    Smoked pork chop with sidaMac n okra
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    Pulled pork, fries, rolls, and Mac & cheese. Delicious!
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    Cafe 72

    Cafe 72

    4.5
    (11 reviews)
    10.9 mi

    This is a cute little cafe. The staff is super friendly and very helpful. The price is very…read morereasonable for our family of 6. The service was quick, and the food was delicious. The restaurant is very clean.

    Came here for lunch with my parents on Tuesday. Comfy spot with simple but tasty meals…read more This definitely feels like a local spot -- lots of workmen and people who seemed to know the waitstaff. Menu consists of classic American fare, like burgers, patty melts, and chicken tenders. Fries, onion rings, and tater tots for your sides! They also offer daily lunch specials; on Tuesday it was spaghetti and garlic bread, but other days have plate lunches like country fried steak. This appears to be a pretty popular deal -- lots of spaghetti coming out of the kitchen! Our waitress proudly explained how they hand patty the burgers and hand bread the tenders, and how the salads are made with freshly pulled lettuce. She also told us she'd worked there a long time. Love a place that retains employees! Says a lot. Our waitress did a good job, too. My parents both ordered a hamburger and split an order of onion rings. I was gonna go in on a burger but couldn't resist when I heard the tenders were hand-breaded. So I had chicken tenders with fries. The burgers were great! Parents said they reminded them of old-fashioned diner burgers. My tenders were also good: crispy breading and all white meat. The onion rings were crunchy and the fries were crinkle cut and of ample portions. My complaints are generally small, but for what they are: wish the tenders, fries, and rings had been a little saltier, and I wish the ranch for dipping was a little thicker and less herby (kinda tasted like salad dressing ranch rather than buttermilk). Still, minor in the grand scheme of things! Thanks for an enjoyable lunch! :)

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    Patty melt sandwich with tots
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    Chicken finger sandwich with fries
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