I heard a lot of good things about this place, it's good, not the best in my opinion. I like my shredded pork to be more moist, long waiting for take out so you should call in advance to pickup! read more

Quick fast and courteous like going to visit family. We have a 4 although the waiter was awesome and so was the greeter but the chicken was a bit dry everything else was fabulous. We had the platter with chicken ribs and pork. Sauces were on point as well. read more

Always interested in what people are doing with the smoked arts and found myself at this establishment. It's in town, but on the edge in a strip mall type area. Not a deal breaker, but I didn't realize it was a chain until during our meal and in retrospect the too homey decor and teens running the greeter station should have been a clue, but there was a a sign when you walk in the door that says "Smell The Smoke" so they got me on that one. We put in our name and the their handling of the seating was excruciating and slow. I noticed they told everyone that walked in for a table 5 - 10 minutes, uh, how about 20 - 25. Be warned they don't manage the front end well, but still heartened by the "Smell The Smoke" sign, we pressed on. Went to the restroom while waiting, cause it took so long I couldn't wait and normally I'm pretty forgiving of a restroom, but OMG. So, we should of walked out at this point, but again, we were fooled by the smell, the good ratings, our invested time, the hunger in our belly's - it all conspired against our better judgement and so, we waited. Seated in a very tight fitting booth, we asked for the beer menu. The beer menu was literally five of the most common light beers - Bud, Bud Light, Miller, Miller Light and maybe Natty Blue and a local brew from Public House brewing, a local place. We immediately recognized the potential in the local brew and asked the waitress if it was an Ale, an IPA or what flavor. "Well, you know beer" she said. "Is it light, dark, what?" we asked. "Just beer". "Okay, we'll have one." Twenty minutes later, we got the beers. I don't know what it was supposed to be, but this shyte was just like the other five selections and sucked. Sucked bad, like the pour was not finished. How can you have a BBQ place, that serves beer and you only have light shitty American Pilsner, WTF! So we look at the menu and I shit you not, it describes the meat as just, "pork" or "beef" of nondescript origin. No explanation, or elaboration, just "pork" and "beef". I asked the staff if the "pork" was pulled pork butt or shoulder, and got a "yes, it's pulled" and then asked if by "beef" they meant brisket or some other cut and the reply, "it's like the pork, in pulled strings" I know you are asking yourself, why the hell am I still at the place at this point and I cannot disagree with your assessment, but again, we pressed on determined to see this thing to bitter end. So, unsure of the meat, I ordered the pick two with ribs (not sure what kind or where from, but I figured how can you goof ribs) and sausage with fried okra and beans. This is where it went from bad to really bad as an experience. It took 30 - 40 minutes to serve the food and even with that amount of time they provided the following examples of their culinary expertise. The beans were meaty, chock full of "beef" or maybe "pork", and, to their credit, they were not too sweet and had a thick sauce that was serviceable - maybe even pleasant, but overall lacked any distinct flavor or tastiness. I failed to eat the entire serving. The okra was cornmeal breaded and properly fried and good. Ribs turned out to be pork. The "generous" portion included three bones. Turns out they are St. Louis cut spare ribs and with a nice, but very light handed smoke. They were meaty, but with a little more bite than I like, but flavor-wise, they were delicate, but okay. One thing I found odd was that the menu makes a point of saying all the meat is served naked, (i.e. without sauce the way I like it), but mine was served with sauce glaze or finish, so - that had freaking sauce dude. The serving of sausage, unlike the ribs, was a generous serving. The room temperature pieces had and an off flavor to me; however, but it was not bad per se, just off, like grease flame from the grill and the though casing didn't help. Finally, one dinner companion said the "beef" was good, but had been served coldish. One person got the catfish special and ate around the uncooked portion in one of the fillets. The boy said, in regards to the abundant bread served with each entree, "they should call this oil bread, not garlic bread." And just to round out the picture and to provide you complete coverage they offered multiple sauces. The original was by far the stand out, the others didn't appeal to me. To be fair, these are not direct quotes, but my lasting impressions and close enough. Unfortunately, this experience was otherwise as described and I urge you to seek you barbecue sustenance elsewhere or you are surely to be disappointed. I do not recommend this place to you! read more

Excellent bbq, fair prices, great customer service. Would recommend over dickeys bbq all day long.

The service was 3/5 Food was 3/5 The bathrooms were decently clean. The food was mediocre bbq. Too much fat in the pulled pork; they could take the time to pull the fat out before putting a hunk of it on a sandwich. I wouldn't go back, but if you're looking for a bbq fix, it isn't terrible. read more

Doing the best they can in hard economy (understaffed due to national shortage of workers). Burnt ends were really good.

The food was the blandest BBQ I have ever had. I don't like hot and spicy foods but I do like my barbecue to taste like barbecue. This food was simply very bland, just no flavor. The drinks however, we're very good and the service was decent. read more

Tuesday Evening. Out of baked potatoes at 5:30 pm. I had a beef and pork platter and I have no clue whatsoever which was which. One of them was a stringy pile of fat-laden meat. All was barely warm. Even the baked beans. Manager was very apologetic about it and sent me home with some extra food. The extra food was VERY MUCH NICER than the bottom-of-the barrel garbage they served me originally. A very nice gesture but what was the deal with the original slop ?????????? Just a side note, that is NOT barbecue. It is lightly-smoked, dry meat. I tried all of their available sauces and, frankly, YUCK. The beans, when I HEATED them were great. So was the potato salad. Nice clean place, no loud music. They did seat the 90 year old couple we were with right next to a table of 4 LOUD, DIRTY, OBNOXIOUS people from the deep woods. The place was nearly empty. C'mon, people. read more

Having moved from Kansas City to Maryland in 2009, I've been missing some good BBQ. So when I had to travel to MO on business, I knew that I had to find the best around. The front desk clerk at my hotel recommended Bandana's, and since it was conveniently right next door I could walk to it without having to go back out in the car. I sat at the bar and had a nice tall Boulevard beer, and ordered the pork plate. They have several sauces to choose from, and I actually blended a couple to get just the right flavor that I was looking for. As for the sides, the fried okra was amazing! And the garlic bread is the perfect touch. I ate much more than I should, and didn't feel one second of guilt for it. read more

Bandana's Bar-B-Q - Rolla - Pulled pork, fried okra & BBQ beans with garlic bread & a Boulevard. What more could you need? - Barbeque Near Me - Rolla, Missouri

I forget about this place. It's on the west side of town and we live on the east. Everything I've had there is delicious. I could eat a loaf of their bread. read more

Currently closed from a kitchen fire. Apparently, target for limited re-open, Feb 1sf. Good food and service in the past. I especially like the smoked turkey. The sausage is also great. Looking forward to their re-opening. read more

Delicious bbq food!! The smoked chicken was so good! Hubby had the fall off the bone ribs that looked fabulous! Side salad was nice, baked beans were so good!! A better wine selection would have been nice. All in all it was a great place to have dinner!! Service was spot on! read more

My husband and I were traveling during COVID-19 restrictions on April 1, 2020. The front desk agent at our hotel suggested Bandinos BBQ as having good food and they were just across the expressway. We called a few minutes before 8pm and learned they were closing at 8pm. However, the gal said it wasn't a problem and took our order. We enjoyed ribs, garlic toast, and red skin potato salad To Go! Everything was fresh, hot, and absolutely delicious. The restaurant itself is charming, using bandanas, checkered table cloths, and really cool artifacts. They have a great menu with a large selection of food and drinks. We plan to stop here again in future travels. read more

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Vegetarians beware! This place serves some good lean meat! I ordered a platter for two which had 1/4 lbs of beef, pork, chicken and half a slab of ribs. First of all the ribs were really amazing. They had a perfect coating and they were perfectly smoked! The pork could've been better, somewhat dry in taste but still acceptable. Beef pieces were my second favourite after the ribs, They weren't overdone and they weren't rubbery. Flavour was good as well. The chicken was slightly undercooked it seemed, with a slight hint of red on the bone, could've been an effect from the smoking though. We received two sides, one fries and one beans. Both were very good and quite big for a side! The garlic bread was very delicious and perfectly toasted. portioning of the bread was great and holding the bread was very easy. The interior was very nice, stylised under a country theme, with a nicely written name of the restaurant on the wall with rope. The tables come with multiple sauces to choose from and are basically part of the main course considering the meat is unseasoned or marinaded. The table comes with a whole paper towel roll since a lot of it is finger food which I consider a very helpful thing to have on the table. The meal itself also came with a moist napkin in a pouch. The exterior is also very pleasant and inviting! I can suggest Bandanas to anyone who enjoys meats without any marinade or rubbed in flavours. The selection of sauces are all quite different and taste good! My personal sauce favourite is Chicago Sweet mixed with some Spicy. Go for a visit, unless you are a vegetarian! read more

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We found this spot because of the reviews on YELP and we couldn't agree more what an awesome bbq restaurant it is!!! Food was fall off the bone delish- bbq sauces were all excellent, service was great and atmosphere was cool!!! Price was spot on too!! Thanks all!!! Enjoy! Cheers! read more

This place has been a family favorite since I was probably in the seventh grade. I remember when it opened and love coming here with everyone. They have a pretty good selection of meat. There are a handful of sauces to choose from right at the table so you can never run out! My favorite is the Chicago sweet. My husband and I went with my mom before the movies and it was so delicious. One complaint is there are a tad bit pricey but that is expected at a Bar-B-Q place. The restaurant itself is very clean along with their bathrooms. Our waitress was very friendly and attentive as well. read more

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Drove to rolla just to have smoked turkey And when we got there they were out of turkey the only thing we wanted and they had the manager came over and explained he had big party's and to go orders he had to fill and not once did he say sorry is there any thing else I can get you Nope he just we have other food and was rude about it when he said it Not sure I'll go back read more

Wonderful service, great food. Super convenient online ordering. They are also gluten free friendly. The pulled pork and chicken are favorites and the applesauce is a must c. read more

We stopped here both ways on a trip. The food is great, the BBQ is moist. There are a variety of sauces. We've had ribs, sandwiches, cake, all of which was great. The waiter was attentive Great job read more

Service was great. No Brisket for being a BBQ joint. Don't order rib sandwich just get rib combo platter. Never ate sandwich with were meat needed to be deboned! read more

I've eaten here a few times overall the food and service was good but was not impressed on some of it for some reason maybe because I was raised down South where I ate a ton of BBQ at a lot of different places thus tainted by nature on some of the BBQ items ribs and Briskets. Some of the things I wanted they did not have at the time on their menu? They had just opened up so I let a few things slide. Service was a bit slow along with a few other issues. Don't get me wrong it's not a bad place to eat I'm sure things have changed but I've had way better it would do in a pinch if hungry but realize i've taste a lot of BBQ over the years from some awesome places many are no longer around for some reason and had some of the best BBQ I've had was hole in the wall places. This to me was good but let's just say ehh I've had better. Chain restaurants are funny some do great in certain areas but it turned me off for some reason fried okra was good, the meat portions were a bit skimpy and had little flavor. Definitely a place to checkout and try if wanting BBQ don't let me discourage you especially if in the area but I would not make a special trip for it. That's just me, sorry I gave it a try a few times and elected to move on in search for the best BBQ in my area. read more

The food was great, it was on time fresh and hot. I would recommend this place for sure

We have never been here before but our server Trey was top notch!! He was on top of everything! The food was great!

Hmmm, Raw meat.... side of okra was ok. Corn was old... They need a lil help from Jeff city bandanas....

I'm not sure if what has happened but the food wasn't good we had the smoked brisket it was tuff and dry... We have ate there before and it was very good. Unfortunately I won't be back... read more

The food was good, however, our waitress, Emma, was not the best. She brought my grandson's mac n cheese without the apple sauce, she went back to get it and brought him a long handle tea spoon to eat it with, my tea had very little ice and was still warm, I ordered two budget buster chicken dinners to go, and she brought full dinners. They weren't that busy, so I guess she was just having a bad day. read more

It is apparent from the outside that Bandanas is a chain, but don't let that deter you. This place has some of the best BBQ I've had, amazing ribs and delicious sausage. Great sides at a really affordable price read more

Stopping here because of the tesla super charger. I have an 50 minute charge time and it is past time for lunch. Stopped in and had one of the family platters. The chicken was dry and beef was a little tuff. The pulled pork was decent. The waitress seem to really want to get rid of us. The place was maybe a quarter full and seemed to be fairly well staffed. She put the bill on the table and in a time span of 5 minutes she came by asking if I was ready to pay. I kept telling her that I had 20 minutes left on the car and I was intending to wait here until it was charged. She has another table so I don't think she is planning on leaving. The place was clean and food was not horrible. Will probably try and plan a lunch stop in Springfield next trip on the tesla network. Many of these restaurants have perks for tesla drivers as we would have never stopped here if it wasn't for the chargers. read more

Yes, I give them 5 stars! I love barbecue, and I am disappointed much more than I am satisfied. I have never had barbecue that beats this. We could not stop talking about how good the food was during the entire meal. All the staff were outstanding. I had the BBQ beef and pork lunch special with sides of BBQ beans and potato salad. Everything, including the garlic bread that came with it was excellent. read more

Wonderful bar-b-que friendly servers house salad hot fresh food! A must stop if in the area read more

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We found Bandanas BBQ on yelp as we were passing through! Great find! I had the ribs, fried okra and potato salad, all yummy! I tried all 5 sauces and liked the Chicago sauce best! Everybody is different and has different taste, so try 'em all! DH had a pulled pork sandwich with fries. His only complaint was that he couldn't get pickles and onions to put on it! (We're from Texas and that's what he is used to) but said it was tasty nonetheless! Service was excellent and quick! Would definitely stop by again when passing through! read more

I visit the Rolla Location about 1-2 times a week. I very much enjoy the food, mainly the brunt ends. But the best part of my experience is the staff. I've been coming here for years and for the most part the staff has always been very friendly. I have got to know one very special member of the staff named Kelsey Sbabo. This is Kelsey second stint with your company and I am very happy to have her back. I always request to sit in her section and each time Kelsey has made my dinning experience amazing. She's one of the hardest workers I've ever come across and does same with a smile and great conversation. Your food is good, but having an employee like Kelsey makes it great!! read more

I went here for lunch and got the pulled pork sandwich, it was delicious with the beans. The beans were ok but the sandwich was better. I also liked all their sauces they bring you to the table, so many delicious choices. The waitress was super nice and kind and went above and beyond. Will definitely go back here soon!! read more

I was working near Rolla, so I thought I would stop in for dinner. I entered the building and stood at the hostess station for 10 minutes with nobody greeting or seating me. I couldn't wait all night, so I left and went somewhere else. read more

Great atmosphere and good service. Ribs were tasty. Skip the green bean side-they were from the can. Potato salad, however, was as good as homemade. Seating was comfortable and the noise-level was fine. We were able to converse. Waitress cleared out table and invited us to "take your time". read more

The service was good. The food was only okay- especially for the price($45 for two people.) I prefer Dickeys' down the road. The fries were not cooked enough. Brisket, pulled pork, and burnt ends were cold and sort of bland. The sauce selection was good though and the garlic bread was good. read more

I waited a few minutes up front and was never greeted nor seated. Multiple employees saw me waiting. This was just after 1 and the rush was over with. I was passing through and would've loved to try it. Nice looking place inside hence the 2 stars. read more

Good BBQ, have had better, but it was really good! All the meats were hardly lukewarm... Not hot. If you are in Rolla, this is a good place to cure your BBQ craving. read more

How do you feed a hungry soldier who just finished basic? We went to Bandana's BBQ in Rolla Mo. My son said he hasn't been full for 8 weeks so we went with the 4 person platter. All the meats were good, the ribs were outstanding! Fit sides we went with okra,slaw,BBQ beans and fries. All were tasty. The selection of 6 sauces were nice also, or fav was the Chicago Sweet. BTW, he finally was able to get filled up. read more

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Got the ribs and turkey two-meat platter with green beans and cole slaw. Turkey was pretty good, ribs disappointing. There were only three and the meat fought for it's life to stay on the bone. Sides were run of the mill. The server was very sweet and got to us right away after we were seated, but the piled up plates with napkins on them...clearly done...stayed on the table way too long. read more