Reasonable prices, great selection, tasty sauces, excellent service, and yummy food. Our party had brisket, chicken, and ribs plus various sides. All of it was great but the Texas toast was basically a little slice of toasted French bread. read more

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Underwhelming overall. Chicken was overcooked and the brisket had dried out. Potato salad, meh. read more

Big Daddy's BarB-Q - Overcooked chicken - Barbeque Near Me - Fairbanks, Alaska

One of the most recommended restaurants when you visit Fairbanks. Looks like nothing from the outside, but is large with tables, booths and a big bar inside. Staff is very prompt and friendly. Typical BBQ menu items. The pulled pork nachos were large and good. The brisket cheesesteak sandwich was also good but could use more onions and peppers and melted cheese. Potato salad with mustard added to mayo was very average. Onion rings had the crispy type coating and were also average. Average "Alaska" pricing. You'll get filled up. read more

We went when they were having their rib special. Such a great value! Our waitress said it's actually a loss leader. Whelp they made up some of that money on the corn cob I ordered. I thought I'd get at least a whole cob for $6 but I got a half cob! It also wasn't tasty. So don't order that expensive corn! But everything else was delicious and we left full with food to go! I really enjoyed the burnt ends I got. The collared greens were a good side, very flavorful and tender. read more

Big Daddy's BarB-Q - Pulled pork sandwich - Barbeque Near Me - Fairbanks, Alaska

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Voted the best bbq in Fairbanks. For my taste the food was average but I can definitely understand why people enjoy it: the atmosphere. Our server did her job well and even brought some laugh to the table. Personally, I enjoy my burnt ends a little burnt but the tender meat was a nice flavor. Everything seemed to enjoy their meals. Prices were decent and the wide variety on the menu is worth exploring. read more

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So this place is way bigger on the inside than it looks from the outside. But can I just say the main attraction is the food. If you are looking for a good bbq this is the spot! We ordered the bbq pulled pork sandwich and it did not disappoint!! I mean literally the best pulled pork I've had in a long time!! And make sure you ask for alllll their sauces they have 4 and it just adds a burst of flavor. I extremely liked the spicy hot bbq! Had a tinge of sweetness. But so very delicious! And their fries!! Omg soooo good. And it's because of the seasoning That they put on them. I mean it's just fries but dang it just hit the spot!! I can't wait to go back and try their other choices!! Bartender was awesome too boot made a great drink and was incredibly friendly. read more

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First, total disclosure. I'm from Texas and know my BBQ. Second, I've never seen BBQ spelled BarB-Q. Who does this? Is this a thing? I've never seen it. I was and still am totally stumped here. Service was decent, not amazing but there was a large group of us who came in, all at once. Our waitress was friendly and checked on us every now and then. We ordered burnt ends which, for me, weren't burnt at all and not likely from the end of the piece of meat. Tasty but I've def had burnt ends and these weren't those. I was looking forward to the crispy ends, but alas not this time. My group ordered burgers as they had sold out of several meats and just didn't have many options. Again, large parties may have affected this. No one finished their plates and we all sampled one another's burgers. I would have loved crispier fries and okra. Overall, nothing was out of this world but it wasn't horrible either. Seasoning was missing for me and I prefer not to have to add lots of sauce to add flavor. On the other hand, I was happy to have sauce options and used these to spice up the meat. I'm not sure we'd return, even as much as we love bar-b-que. read more

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The brisket was pretty dry but everything else was good! The sausage was the star along with the pulled pork. I'd skip the sides as well but that's just my preference. Beans had a lot of chunks of fat. Mac was really sweet for some reason. read more

My friend and I were visiting the area and were looking for someplace for lunch. We found this place online and decided we wanted to check it out. We got in a few mins after they opened and were immediately seated right away. They answered our questions and ordered the brisket plate with come with two sides of my choice and Texas toast. My friend got the cowboy sundae which is two pieces of Texas toast, meat of her choice topped with baked beans and cole slaw. After 5 mins our food came and it was amazing. My brisket was so tender I could cut it easily with a knife. My two sides were rice and beans and cole slaw. They were both good too. The cole slaw came with the right amount of tangy dressing and the rice and beans cut the fattiness of the brisket. Overall we were impressed by how good it was and left feeling stuffed and happy. read more

Big Daddy's BarB-Q - Brisket plate with rice and beans and cole slaw. - Barbeque Near Me - Fairbanks, Alaska

I enjoy an outing of eating BBQ because I never cook this at home. The place looked promising because it was busy even for a cold winter night. The waitress recommended the pulled pork sandwich, coleslaw, baked beans, and mac n' cheese. We received our order and it was pretty good but the food was luke warm and even my sandwich bun was refrigerator cold. I was hungry and I didn't say anything to the waitress but it was a disappointing dinner. read more

Big Daddy's BarB-Q - Tasty bbq sandwich - Barbeque Near Me - Fairbanks, Alaska

We were wandering around in Fairbanks looking for a lunch spot; not a good situation to be in for a bunch of Californians when in December. Our shuttle driver had pointed out this barbecue restaurant so we made our way there. The restaurant had a kitchen fire the previous day and the fryers weren't working so a number of items weren't available. I ordered the chicken and ribs platter with collared greens and macaroni and cheese as my sides. The ribs were good, tender and flavorful, and I added the KC sweet BBQ sauce to them. I was less impressed by the collared greens which were very salty and the macaroni and cheese which was bland. The chicken was not very juicy. We started with corn muffins and burnt ends which were both good. A number of my dining companions got the brisket and really enjoyed it. read more

The brisket is delicious. The Texas toast, almost burned on one side and untouched on the other, delicious, the various bbq sauces delightful, the space clean, and the staff efficient and friendly. The collard greens were soggy, with an undefinable space, and no clear flavor or texture. You definitely want to see what drew the attention of the cooking show about diners, drive-in, and dives that focused on the brisket, so it's with the trip, especially if the turkey is equally well-prepared. read more

Big Daddy's BarB-Q - Brisket and collard greens - Barbeque Near Me - Fairbanks, Alaska

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Big Daddy's is the perfect place to take my Japanese coworker. The idea of BBQ places in Osaka is a plate of raw meat and a propane griddled. You cook your own stuff and they really dig it and almost feel like Americans. I think Big Daddy's ruined it for my buddy. Ginormous portions and that Smokey tender deliciousness. We had the Moose nuggets that were supposed to be hush puppies with ham and roasted onion. Someone forget the cool ass ingredients. Not bad but certainly lacking the ham and onions. It was rib night so we got a couple. They were tender and delicious but they were also cold. Finally I got the KC sampler combo sandwich without the cheese sauce and my buddy ordered the brisket. When the server brought them to the table he said who got the sampler? I said me and he put the sandwiches in front of the wrong guys. My buddy dowsed my sandwich in 3 different sauces in a second and then we noticed the sandwiches were wrong. I ate the brisket and it wasn't bad but not as tender as I expected. The waitress saved the day by bringing us an extra link of sausage and some pulled pork. In all honesty I enjoyed my meal with all its faults and there was a huge amount of food. Will i recommend this place??? Let's just say Real smoke barbecue is hard to come by in Fairbanks. I still had a good time and struck a conversation with one of the regulars. Check out his tee shirt. They can't all be gems but it certainly wasn't horrible. read more

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Stopped in with a large group while wondering Fairbanks. Service was quick and we all got our drinks and food within a reasonable time. We personally ordered one of the large sampler plates and it should come with a warning for how much food is actually on it. Overall amsoood BBQ option north of the lower 48. Is it Texas BBQ? No. Is it still a solid choice? Yes. read more

We have come here over the past two years on birthdays. Food is delish. The waiters are so helpful and kind.

We were told about this BBQ being the best in town as it had been voted so by Guy Fieri . Turns out there are only two BBQ places in Fairbanks. LOL The ambiance is very casual and grungy but very cool ...totally Alaska style! Our server took our order quickly and the food came out right away. We were visiting from a cruise excursion so the place got very busy as we were all told about how good it was. All of Alaska is very pricey and hard to find many things we take for granted. They had no chicken and that was the second place we could not get chicken so we opted for St Louis ribs. My half rack was huge and the full rack was crazy huge. We got two sides each - coleslaw, mac and cheese, collards and baked beans. All our sides were generous and delish. Our ribs were disappointing....the dry rub was nice and the different bbq sauces were good but the rib meat was dry and tough. We had some root beer which is very popular in Alaska and washed it down but could not finish our meals. The bill came to $61, the average cost for dinner for two in most places in Alaska. Well, we tried! There are not many options in this little town of 30,000 most of who leave the area in the winter rather that wrestle with minus 50 below!! Glad we got to experience some thing new! There was a lot of food read more

Big Daddy's BarB-Q - Half rack!! - Barbeque Near Me - Fairbanks, Alaska

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Great service from the bartender. The food was great and came out quickly. There was a generous serving of brisket on my sandwich. Selection of 6 different sauces. The environment was fun, other patrons were friendly and sociable, and prices were reasonable. read more

Big Daddy's BarB-Q - Brisket Sandwich Mac and cheese - Barbeque Near Me - Fairbanks, Alaska

The food was excellent. The brisket was so tender. I would go back. They were understaffed but they were trying there best. It was average inside. Nothing special. Because of the food I still give 4 stars. read more

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Good BBQ in Alaska may seem counterintuitive, but Big Daddy's BarB-Q exceeded my expectations. The inside is dark and feels a little like a country fair dining hall. But it's about what I would expect from a good BBQ Spot. Plenty of seating, a few TV's with various sports channels, a bar in the middle of the room. From sitting down to having food on the table was about 10-15 minutes. The food was a bit surprising. Going in I anticipated a middle of the road food experience. But the ribs were tender and left the bones clean. The chicken was tender and juicy. I could have gotten a full order of either and been plenty happy with either decision. The beans weren't bad, kind of a sweet full flavored bean. The Mac-N-Cheese wasn't particularly impressive, but it's hard to mess up. A good experience and a decent price for BBQ. read more

Big Daddy's BarB-Q - Smoked Chicken, Ribs, beans and Mac-N-Cheese - Barbeque Near Me - Fairbanks, Alaska

Amazing food, good eats and a vibe services.Excellent, met the owners, friendly and welcoming, home barbecue and five fish

We brought in a large group and they took great care of us. I'm not a big bbq fan, but this was very good. Highly recommend. And the atmosphere was great. Lots of tv's if you are there to watch a game. read more

This is the weirdest 3-star review I've ever had to write. Usually 3-stars means a place was average-to-above average. In this case, one aspect of this place was WAY above average, and one aspect was WAY below average. What is above average and what is below average is the exact OPPOSITE of nearly every other BBQ joint in AK. Ok, I'll stop being coy: The sides are amazing, the meat is meh. The sides at most AK BBQ joints are a joke. They are so bad that I don't even know why they bother. Usually beans out of a can and a cold slice of wonderbread. Not here though! The collard greens are some of the best I've had in AK, and the portion was generous! The baked beans were flavorful and you could tell they were homemade with care. Even the bread was a nice, chewy piece of perfectly-toasted garlic bread. The meat though, was dry, lukewarm and boring. I got brisket and it was just OK. It was more like wet beef jerky than brisket. The BBQ sauces were also very sweet with very little other flavors. The primary flavor component seemed to be "sugar". Maybe their pork is better? I don't know. I highly recommend the sides, but cannot get behind the brisket. read more

Big Daddy's BarB-Q - Tiny portion of dry brisket - Barbeque Near Me - Fairbanks, Alaska

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We stopped in for a drink on Thanksgiving and they were open serving free dinner to EVERYONE in the community. They smoked 49 turkeys amongst other meats and sides to ensure anyone who wanted a meal. read more

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Some of the best BBQ we have had in Alaska! Food was great and came out quickly. Inside had a great atmosphere.

Exceptional personal service. Had the pulled pork and burnt ends. Did not disappoint. Highly recommend when visiting this quaint city

After reading other reviews, I reluctantly opted to give Big Daddy's a try. Boy was i glad I did. After arriving in Fairbanks at 3:30 a.m., my body clock is all screwed up. We went for an early dinner this afternoon. Neither my wife nor I was particularly hungry. I decided the pulled pork tacos and some Mac & Cheese would be a good choice, while my wife ordered a barbecue chicken quesedilla. The tacos came on corn tortillas that had been fried to bend optimally. They had a good amount of their outstanding pulled pork and some cheese in them. I added cole slaw and sauce at the table -- KC Sweet in one, KC sweet heat in the other. Perfect late afternoon snack. The Mac and cheese was very flavorful, and deliciously gooey. My wife's quesadilla had plenty of chicken and cheese stuffed inside, but was unfortunately overcooked on one side, scorching most of that side of the quesedilla black. Our waitress was friendly and attentive, and the ambience was nice casual barbecue appropriate, with pleb of television screens, and a nice selection of beers. read more

Great tasting bbq brisket and large portions. Also tried a 1/4 lb of sausage and it was really good also. Only bummer is I really wanted to try everything but the portions are so large and we only had one day. You've gotta try it as it is REALLY good. read more

Cool atmosphere, kind staff, and really good food! Coming from the south my expectations of food are super high and Big Daddy's really delivered. My brisket was insanely tender, had the perfect fat to meat ratio, and actually had a really good flavor. The sweet tea was the perfect amount of sweet. The mac n cheese actually had seasoning and so did the fries. It was a very enjoyable experience and I wish we would have known about this place sooner. read more

Excellent BBQ! Here in downtown Fairbanks. The food was great and the servers were friendly. The Texas cheesesteak was fantastic!

Meats over the last several years have become overcooked or have been (re)reheated from previous day(s) smoking. WAY too dry for a BBQ. I do better at home w my Traeger. read more

Our tour group stopped in town and when the tour guide mentioned BBQ we headed there and followed the smell. It was pretty busy for lunch but we were waited in right away. I glad the Grier sandwich and my wife had the pulled pork sandwich. Both were huge and delicious. The brisket was super moist and tender. The sauce choices were tasty too. We shared a mustard based potato salad and bbq beans which were the best! They have home brewed sweet tea which cj will make you diabetic in a hurry. I would definitely go back and highly recommend it. I only wish we had more time and room to try ribs and other choices. read more

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The portions are large and the food is smoked well you can add your own amount of sauce. I had the burnt ends, rib tips, and a side of creamed corn. Gave me plenty of protein for the late night of Northern Lights chasing. Serve is a bit sporadic but food comes to the table as it's ready do your group may not all get it at the same time. Atmosphere is a typical bbq and bar experience. Long tables, paper towels for napkins, plastic service and paper cups. read more

Food is great. I had the burnt ends and rib ends for lunch. Perfect for a lunch meal. Service was great. The bar looks amazing. read more

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Reliable restaurant. Food is good and staff is quick and friendly. Looks like the menu has been updated. read more

Big Daddy's BarB-Q - Menu Jan 2025 - Barbeque Near Me - Fairbanks, Alaska

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We sat down, ordered our food, and then ten minutes later the server came out and told us they ran out of food.

Every time I come to Fairbanks, this place is the place to go to eat love the briskets. I wish they had a place like this down in Anchorage.

Place is awesome! Definitely worth checking out. We stopped in like a few weeks ago while in Fairbanks for the second time around. It's in an odd location and it has a unique entrance look to it. It smells amazing as soon as you're in the vicinity of this restaurant. Everyone is very friendly as soon as you enter, the bartender especially..so we chose to sit at the bar. He was great at suggesting drinks and food items, and just entertaining us basically. We had a great time and it was a huge thanks to him. The interior is pretty nifty..has the whole outdoor is indoor casual dining straight BBQ style..love it! Psst..we sorta cheated and didn't stumble upon this place by accident..we saw that they were featured on one of Guy Fieri's episodes. So yeah..had to check the hype out! Food is really good..they have a variety of homemade BBQ sauces that's all awesome and the BBQ is delish. We got the platter and shared..it's a lot of FOOOOD! Totally worth it and definitely worth checking it off that foodie list of yours. read more

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The ribs are dry and tough. The potato salad tastes like straight mustard. The mac-n-cheese has no cheese. The chicken was fine but definitely not special. I wouldn't pay $10 for that food let alone $33 read more

I ordered some food tonight. I asked for chicken wings, they were fine. I asked for 2 things of Blue cheese, which I got charged for. I only received 1. I ordered cold slaw which didn't come with the order. I asked for Ranch dressing for the dill pickles. The fried dill pickles were really salty. Ummmmm, not really a fan. read more

The restaurant was recommended by the tour operator and it did not disappoint. Service was excellent and beef brisket sandwich was absolutely delicious! read more