Walked in and was immediately greeted with that southern hospitality and charm. Laughter and jokes, even gave a sample to let us know we came to the right spot after learning it was our first time here. We had just left Dreamland Bbq hungry and disappointed with ribs that tasted bland and boiled. Archibalds ribs were full of flavor, tender and had a nice vinegar sauce, he assured me they were Gluten free and I ordered Beans and potato salad as well. The beans were good but a little sweet for me, and the potato salad was ok as well. My spouse had the Whiting and Fried okra which was not gluten free but said they were really great! We left full and happy! Great prices too, very reasonable! read more

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Best BBQ in Tuscaloosa. Food was better and cheaper than Dreamland. The people were much nicer as well. This will be my BBQ spot when I move to Tuscaloosa in a few months!! ROLL TIDE!!! read more

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Archibald's is coming to Birmingham, so I decided to try the original over lunch today. I ordered the small mixed plate with ribs and pork. It was a TON of food. Nobody needs the large mixed plate (unless you're sharing it?). The ribs were salty with just a kiss of smoke. Far superior to Dreamland and fall-off-the-bone tender, I thought they were alright. They were moist and very porky. The chopped pork was watery with very little flavor. I wasn't a fan of the bbq sauce either- it mostly water with flecks of yellow mustard and heavy on the black pepper. I'm certain it was just a small container of their mop sauce used in the pit to moisten and flavor the meat as it smokes. Coleslaw was fine. Zesty with a mayonnaise base. There was the distinct bite of dill pickles. I think they just use leftover dill pickle juice to moisten it. The star of the show was the potato salad. Zingy with plenty of mustard it perfectly cut the richness of the fatty meats. read more

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The best bbq I have had in the state of Alabama. Perfectly cooked meat, sweetest people and what a vibe! read more

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Ambiance was there with the wood pit, hole in the wall vibe but a 2 hour wait, wrong order, mostly fat and little meat, ran out of most sides, etc, was awful. How is this "second best bbq in America"? Let's get into it: - Slaw was good - Banana pudding was pretty decent - Plate was 95% fat - Sauce is pretty good for a vinegar base - No smoke flavor - Heavy pickle/relish flavor potato salad BBQ is my favorite food and consider myself a connoisseur. And I have to say the main part of the meal wasn't even good. Go to Moe's or Cook Out instead. read more

Archibald's BBQ - Barbeque Near Me - Northport, Alabama

I wouldn't recommend purchasing a whole Boston butt from Archibald's BBQ unless you want to finish cooking it at home, which defeats the purpose. If I wanted to cook it myself, I would have purchased one at the supermarket and paid a fraction of the price that I paid them. read more

A customer brought us lunch and it was delicious. I had a combo plate if ribs and sliced pork along with baked beans and potato salad read more

Archibald's BBQ - Ribs and slice pork plate - Barbeque Near Me - Northport, Alabama

I can see why this place was featured in Southern Living magazine. The food is fantastic! We ordered takeout of ribs, a whole chicken, catfish, fried okra, potato salad and baked beans. The order also came with soft white bread. The catfish was delicious. It was crispy and seasoned just right. I couldn't stop eating it. Rolling a piece of catfish onto the bread brought back childhood memories. I know this is a barbecue place, but I will order the fish every time I come to Tuscaloosa! The ribs and chicken were pretty good too. Dipping the chicken in the sauce took the flavor to another level. The baked beans were really tasty and the potato salad was prepared the way I liked it. I had several servings of each. Can't wait to return during my next visit! read more

Archibald's BBQ - Baked beans and potato salad in large styrofoam cups. Soft white bread, catfish, fried okra, whole chicken and ribs. - Barbeque Near Me - Northport, Alabama

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Had the combo plate, food was amazing! Service was quick especially for Gameday. Atmosphere was top notch being an Alabama fan. Highly recommend for anyone in the area. read more

Archibald's BBQ - Mix Plate with okra and fries - Barbeque Near Me - Northport, Alabama

Good BBQ! Loved it. The portions were really good for the price. The ribs were super tender. The Baked Beans were also solid. You will enjoy! read more

Excellent food, mom and pop vibes. I had the chicken and Mac and cheese. Definitely recommend going. 5 stars

I can't get this style of barbecue in the Midwest. Ribs and smoked beans were second to none. As you pull into the parking, the odor of the smoke from the pit confirms you made the right choice with Archibalds. read more

I give five stars to the original location only. The others are awful unfortunately. You get bad customer service (and by bad I mean horrific), and they will over salt food to the point of being inedible. The original location has amazing customer service and the food is always on point. Far better than any other BBQ places in Northport. Best in all of North West Alabama. read more

Great Ribs, the sides were amazing as well. Food does take a little bit so you may want to call in advance but that's only because how much the local love their food! read more

The ribs was kinda tough and not season good but overall it was OK prefers full moon over this rib shack the food is fantastic and not expensive to have leftovers read more

Great old school bbq place. Fair warning if you get a rib sandwich it is bone and all you have to take the meat off the bone but so good. The bbq pit is very impressive as well. If you have been to dreamland try this place next time. read more

These are hands-down THE VERY BEST ribs in Tuscaloosa. IT'S where the locals go! You are not there for the ambiance - you are there for the season and smoke. Trust me! Do not miss a chance to try these ribs- get a few slabs to go and lots of sauce and light bread. It's the good stuff!!! read more

The food was great . Its been over 17 years since I ate there I wasn't in Bama but now that I live in Tuscaloosa I will order again . The food was great read more

Archibald's BBQ - This was a very good plate . Its been over 17 years since I ate here I was not in Bama but now that I'm back I will be back !! - Barbeque Near Me - Northport, Alabama

The fish was fried too hard and tasted awful. No seasoning. Their fish used to be my favorite, but it has since declined. It's a waste of money on the meal. Located in Tuscaloosa on Greensboro Avenue. read more

The empty parking lot on a Friday at lunch should have let me know all I needed to know. The ribs were too tough and the pulled pork was not good. The side portions are very small. read more

The dining area is an enclosed porch with ac and a tv. Very pleasant and comfortable atmosphere. You place your order in a separate little area, and the workers bring your food and drinks out to you . Staff is so friendly. The sweet tea is huge and delicious and free refills. The food was very tasty. Fried okra was out of this world. Cole slaw potato salad beans and pulled pork. Did not capture pics of all. read more

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While in Tuscaloosa for a football game we stopped by this historic establishment to get some BBQ after the game. As you drive up you will see the pit on the left with parking for about 7 cars. You order at the counter facing the pit where BBQ gods are cooking up some great pork and ribs. The sauce is unique and that makes the deal a great one for us that love a good pork plate. They have side such as fries and chips but to be honest I just get the plate. Very awesome! Service is polite and there is a seating area, but I recommend just getting it to go. See you there next football season! read more

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I can't believe I didn't get a photo of my AMAZING shredded pork plate! This chef is having THE BEST time chopping the pork IN THE STOVE!!! The food is absolutely spectacular and the service is BEYOND friendly! You can tell, this is just a happy and YUMMY place!!! read more

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Wow! This hidden gem is worth the trip to Northport. This restaurant is a throwback to the days of no nonsense, family run establishments. No commercial or corporate agenda. Just down-to-earth folks serving great food and providing great service. Archibald's takes great pride in their BBQ, and they have been doing it since 1962. The restaurant is a bit off the beaten path but it is not far from the U of A campus. Our GPS took us right to the rustic building. Not knowing what to expect, it looked a little sketchy. The building is a collection of seating areas that have been slapped together over time. A narrow entrance leads to an even narrower bar where you place your order. I ordered the small rib dinner. It is a generous portion of spare ribs with beans and coleslaw. The sides were average, but the ribs are worth writing about. The ribs are slow cooked in the historic wood fire smoker. The ribs were phenomenal; tender and flavorful. The rub is solid, and the barbecue sauce is excellent. The sauce is a thin vinegar base that didn't overwhelm but complemented perfectly. Three slices of soft white bread are served for soaking up the sauce. read more

Archibald's BBQ - Small Rib Dinner - Barbeque Near Me - Northport, Alabama

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Awesome food at Archibalds. Had the large dinner plate with pulled pork and ribs and they were incredible. I have never been a fan of mustard on my bbq but Archibald's has changed my way of thinking. The people were really nice too. Loved my experience!! read more

Probably the most historically significant BBQ joint in Alabama. Food is fantastic. Great service. Just get there before they run out!

I've been looking forward to coming here for years. I tried the pork and ribs. The pork was wonderful! As good as any smoked pork shoulder I've ever had, would get that every time. The ribs were disappointing. Very chewy, almost tough and Not much smoke flavor. Planning on trying the ribs the next time I'm in town, may have been an off day. I will definitely be getting the pork the next time!! read more

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So I've never complained or made a bad review, at 2:04pm made a call for an order to go the man on the phone verified twice that we would be there soon, "it will be ready".... get there 2:17pm.. not only was it not ready they had no clue what we ordered between 5 staff members they fumbled around asking us what we ordered... little taken back but we reordered in person. Then had to wait 11 minutes, then get back home only to find we are missing sides and I'm not sure what was put in this pulled pork plate but wow. Called back and asked them hey do y'all write orders down? Lady says yes, but when inside there was no ticket, then I told her my problem she said what would you like to do about it. Boom say less.. Lived here my whole life and have been eating there my whole life that was it for me guys. Check out this pork plate read more

Archibald's BBQ - Pulled pork plate. What is even that? - Barbeque Near Me - Northport, Alabama

Y'all. Wow. This place is unbelievably good. I don't really like bbq, but my husband wanted to come here as he loves to go places that he feels are rich in southern roots so I agreed. I got the wing special and my husband ended up with the pork platter. The sauce is a thin vinegar based type of sauce. Giving 4 stars because they messed up our order and overcharged us. The service is not very good either. Keep in mind this is a hole in the wall type of place, but wow is it worth it. Give this place a try! read more

Well this is definitely the real deal Southern BBQ. No frills but good food. We tasted why Archibald's has many accolades! We ordered the largest family meal along with a must have dessert, banana cream pudding! It was my first time having catfish and it was a delight. A crispy coating and simply placed in between two slices of white bread. There was a red dipPing sauce which was tasty. I ate my sandwich plain. I was stuffed but had to forge ahead and eat some ribs, wings and pork! Not to mention the cole slaw and beans! It was a hot and humid day in BAMA as we sat out in their covered porch. It was worth a great meal y'all! read more

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Ribs were not tender at all. Baked beans were alright. I will try again my next visit to Tuscaloosa, always try a second time is my motto before I cut you off. read more

I travel for a living and try the best BBQ places all over the country. This week I went to Tuscaloosa and decided to stop by at Archibald's BBQ. Usually, I always order brisket and pork. I looked at approximately 20 different restaurant menus only to find out that none of them serve brisket. Instead of brisket you usually get the option to get your pork sliced, instead of pulled. It was quite enjoyable watching all the racks of ribs sizzling while ordering and the smell was amazing. I ordered a large rib dinner with potato salad and beans. Also, I went for a half pound of sliced pork. Both meats tasted smokey, savory with a bit of sweet. The sauce added a nice vinegary kick. Some of the best pork I ever had. The sliced pork is more tender and the ribs give you more crust. Also, the half pound of pork was a lot. I'm pretty sure it was at least a pound. The potato salad was too sweet for my taste and even though the beans had great flavor and a bit of a kick, they were very sweet as well. I wouldn't plan on eating at the restaurant as there are only three tables, unless the weather is nice as there are more tables and benches outside. read more

Archibald's BBQ - A half pound of sliced pork (but I believe it was more like a full pound) - Barbeque Near Me - Northport, Alabama

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Authentic - the food and the experience. BEST anywhere through all the years. Historically significant. read more

absolutely some of the best BBQ i've ever had, the wings were incredibly good as well. Nothing fancy here, but simply awesome taste!

Was told to stay in car and would bring to car. one meal did not gets sides that was order. One order only got one side, when should have been two. read more

It's been many years since the last time I ate their BBQ but this is not as good as the past. Meh at the best.

This place is mostly a winner and we wouldn't hesitate to return. Ribs were huge and had such good flavor. Their sauce is unlike any sauce I've had before. It's pretty watery, I guess mostly vinegar, but it's really good. I'm used to thicker, sugary bbq sauces so this was a good change up. The chicken was a miss as it was pretty bland. Banana pudding dessert was solid. Service was very friendly. read more

Inside and out this place screams great BBQ and it ain't wrong! I put a rib on top of my head and my tongue nearly beat my brains out trying to get to it . Highly recommended!! read more

Great ribs, good prices, I'd give it a 4.5 but leaning toward 5 because the pork wasn't amazing but still pretty good

Darn good bbq. Had the opportunity to grab the chicken wings with fries and bbq ribs with baked beans at their food truck when I was at work. Loved the sweet honey bbq on the wings and their classic archibald's bbq sauce on the ribs. Quite a delicious treat and great plate deals. Will come back for more, especially the catfish. read more

Archibald's BBQ - Barbeque Near Me - Northport, Alabama

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