I typically don't consider good barbecue a fine dining experience so I don't look for chandeliers and linen napkins. Billy Sims (as in the Heisman winner) is everything I would expect a good barbecue joint to look (basic and clean) because it's all about how it smells (very good) when you walk in! This is an order at the counter and take it to your table restaurant. We were pleasantly greeted and had our order taken immediately. Nice selection of sides, however, I loved the side of the baked potato salad. Several items posted on the menu are noted as award-winning. We tried both the ribs and the brisket. I'd have to say that the ribs were probably some of the best we have ever tried. The brisket was good however probably a little too lean to be five star worthy. Solid barbecue sauces, however they could benefit with one that's got a little bit more heat. Fountain drinks, no alcohol, but homemade desserts available if you still have room. Pricing is on par with market value. Dedicated parking lot makes for easy access. This location has a catering van and is ready for any party! read more

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Food is inconsistent. One time it is decent (not terrific) next time bad that you don't want to ever go back

When my brother picked me up from the airport I saw a Billy Sims BBQ in Andover, Kansas. I asked him if it was related to the great Detroit Lions running back Billy Sims back in the day. He didn't know so I googled it and it was. It's a BBQ chain in started in Tulsa, Oklahoma with his business partner and there are over 50 locations in about 6 states. Of course you know me I had to check it out. Got the 2 meat combo- pulled pork and hot sausage with toast, Mac and cheese and potato salad. The food was good and the sauces (hickory and also original BBQ) we nice. They had a hotter sauce but I didn't try it. Them some good eats right here. Wish they had more Billy Sims decor with the Detroit Lions though. That was my only gripe. read more

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After living in the area since this placed opened, I had yet to try it. My curiosity got the best of me so I stopped in. The parking lot is usually empty, which has always scared me off. Inside, it was comfortable, nothing spectacular but clean. Smelled like heaven. I tried the turkey and the hot links, expecting to be underwhelmed by both. BUT..... The turkey was fantastic, and I was surprised to see the hot links had a little cheese in them. The sauce was great as well. Now, the turkey did just come off the pit, so it was super juicy. A little salty, but I loved it. $22 for a pound of meat, I felt it was a good value and tasted great. That all being said, I still see so many bad reviews, so not sure what the issue is. I feel like they need to update the exterior and get some buzz going on. I hate to see them close, but if they are truly using store bought sides, that's a problem. I'll at least be back for the turkey and links! read more

"Worth the drive," says my spouse. We live close to downtown and drive out Andover way for another stop, and Billy Sims for lunch. We shared a half rack of ribs with 2 sides...coleslaw and Billly's beans. The ribs had good taste and fell off the bone The choice of sauce was acceptable, but really not needed. Now mind you, we lived in Houston for 30+ years and ate mucho barbecue. Billy Sims is right up there. Service was friendly, both on entry and exit. We shared the Texas comparison and the crew took it like champs! I admit I had to Google Billy Sims, and,after learning he was an NFL running back, it became evident that is what football players do after leaving the game ... put your name on a restaurant. Ha. It's all good, Billy. Ambiance is what's to be expected in simply good food. No fancy stuff needed. It's a go-to for BBQ! read more

The Kabasa was cold and tasteless. The mac & cheese was called. I brought it up and I saw them pouring the mac & cheese out of a bag into a steamer. Potato salad was certainly store-bought. My wife had a brisket salad and she said the brisket wasn't that great. The prices certainly weren't giving it away. I would suggest go to the number of really good barbecue places in town. read more

Billy Sims BBQ - Polish sausage, Kabasa. Probably the worst Kabasa I've ever had. - Barbeque Near Me - Andover, Kansas

I stopped by here around lunch time on a Saturday for 1/2 lb. of sliced brisket on my way out of town. The young man that helped me was very nice but the meat was awfully dry. read more

Kids had their food and were not too happy about it. BBQ sauce was bland and meat was just plain unfortunately.

We had a party of 4 and we each had the 2 meat, 2 sides meal for takeout. The good: the meat was very good. The 4 of us ordered different items so we could share. The not so good: we ordered different sides so we would have a variety. We ended up with 1 side of baked beans and 7 sides of mac and cheese. Weird..... read more

Customer service was very poor. We ordered take out online which was a very simple process. When my husband arrived to get our food, they gave him somebody else's order. After he had gotten home the restaurant called and asked that we bring the food back. Luckily we do not live too far, he returned the food and headed back home. When he got back home we realized we were now missing part of our order so he had to go back to the store for a third time. The food was not worth three trips. We ordered take out for a quick, easy dinner and it became more of a headache than it was worth. This was our first experience with the restaurant and it has not left a good impression. The food wasn't bad but the experience itself was. read more

I'm disappointed in the Tuesday night all-you-can-eat ribs. Granted, you can stuff yourself. The sides were good. I had baked beans, green beans and hubby had Mac and cheese with corn in the cob, which were all delicious. The fall down was on the ribs. You know that flavor you get where the meat was frozen, not wrapped up well, then dragged out and reheated? Yep. There it was. I tried two or 3 more with the same result. I had to eat the Texas toast just to get the funky taste out of my mouth. If you smothered it in BBQ sauce, you could almost disguise it. Almost. I know you guys have good food. I've been there before. This time wasn't. read more

Billy Sims BBQ - Tuesday night, all you can eat ribs with 2 unlimited sides! - Barbeque Near Me - Andover, Kansas

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Open the door to Billy Sims and your senses are permeated with the scents of smoked meat and barbecue sauce. We stopped here on our way across the country and loved the fall-off-the-bone ribs and pulled pork. Each dish was delicious without the sauce, but adding the sauce made it divine. We added ribs and Mac N cheese to make a perfect meal. Staff was friendly and happy to give samples. read more

The staff, consisting of a young man and a young woman, were very friendly and accommodating. My brisket sandwich with a rib on the side was excellent. I love their barbecue sauce. I got some ribs to go. When I got home there wasn't any grease in the bottom of the package. These are pork ribs and they are great. Fall off the bone tender. My favorite place for barbecue so far. read more

I was looking for something different to bring home for dinner and decided to try Billy Simms. They have all the usual items you would expect at a BBQ place plus a few items more. The staff was very friendly even taking the time to show and let taste test a customer that had exceedingly picky tastes. I ordered one of their family packs with three different meat choices, 2 sides, toast, sauces etc. All the meats were well cooked and tasted very good. The potato salad was excellent and the BBQ beans were just the right sweetness. (My 2 sides from a large list of choices.) Portion sizes were satisfactory. This place is definitely worth a try. read more

The food was better than expected. Ribs feel off the bone. The sauce was a normal bbq sauce. Would try it again

First time here, ordered online. Chopped Brisket sandwich, side of Mac and Cheese and extra meat of Pulled pork. Food was ready when promised, walked in and the smell of BBQ had me drooling. Brisket was pretty good, pulled pork was ok and the Mac and Cheese...they forgot it in the order so I can't say if it was good or bad. read more

After a recommendation to try Billy Sims, I ordered online about an hour before closing. When I arrived, the gentleman behind the counter let me know they were unfortunately out of potatoes for the night. While disappointed, I was impressed with his solution when he made recommendations and replaced my original order with one of higher value. The service alone will have me coming back again! read more

The staff aren't very friendly, but the first time I went the food was good. But the last time I went the ribs were under cooked. I was afraid to eat them. The pulled pork didn't taste right. I didn't even finish it. read more

The best loaded baked potato salad I have had in a long time . Yum. Great barbecue too

Who was the absolute worst barbecue I've ever eaten in my life. And I am quite The Connoisseur a barbecue the ribs had been smoked for entirely too long that the outside of the ribs were so hard and chewy I felt like I would could never swallow the meat or I would choke the potato salad which was the baked potato salad was old and should have been thrown out but due to my consideration and manners I ate my dinner and spent the remaining at the evening and most of the next day in bed from food poisoning I will never return to this restaurant read more

Was really looking forward to some BBQ. Ordered two meat dinner. Asked cashier if my two sides were put in the bag. They weren't. Instead of two meats only received brisket. It was hand sliced from wrapped meat. It was dray as it could be. Tried to call and inform them. They answered the phone and said just a minute but didn't come back within 5 minutes. Worst BBQ experience ever. read more

I had been waiting to try this place. It was average I would only go back if I was in the area. The spud was terrible it was very undercooked. Nothing worse than a hard baked potato. Toppings were sparse. My husband got the ribs and they were very good. Very meaty, tender and moist. Baked beans very good. Mac and cheese was not very good. read more

I've reviewed Billy Sims Barbecue before, but I just have to share my latest experience. Since I'm on a keto diet, I am eating low carbs and high fats. Today I got the Heisman sandwich minus the bread, but instead of the smoked bologna I opted for the smoked pork belly as per the owners suggestion. Because I cannot eat the barbecue sauce I had them sprinkle extra rub on the meat. Here's how it stacked up - pork belly, hot link, and pulled pork on top. Absolutely fantastic! Moist, flavorful and more than enough to eat. I don't think I've ever had better BBQ. Friendly staff that have no problem changing something up when requested. read more

Billy Sims BBQ - Heisman - keto style, with smoked pork belly in place of the normal smoked bologna - Barbeque Near Me - Andover, Kansas

This place was way to expensive for barbecue that wasn't even that good. The meant was dry and really tough. The chili had no seasoning which resolved in having no flavor. The baked potatoes were old and soggy. If you are looking for good BBQ this is not for you read more

Slow is the key word of our visit. We got there at 1130 and it was slow. The food was allright. Nothing to write home about. I honestly don't think we would go back. read more

I been to Billy Sims several times and each time there food is always on point! The staff are friendly and it's nice and clean. I honestly think they are way better than Hog Wild. I love there brisket, hot links, chicken and baked beans. Whenever I go to Andover I always make sure to go Billy Sims! Geeze I wish they would have built one in Wichita. I gave Billy's 4 stars instead of 5 because they are a little pricey for the amount of food you get. read more

Have eaten here several times since they opened and have always been satisfied until this. time. Ordered three meat meal. The hot link was very dry. Almost left with being given both the sides that come with this meal. Had to ask two of their employees to change their gloves before preparing my food since they went to the store room to get supplies and didn't change them. A lady that was ahead of me in line had to ask one of the employees to change their gloves for the same reason. I believe the help needs some serious food handling training. Reflects on the management training. Probably will not pass by the bar b q on Greenwich to come here next time. read more

Food was delish! I had ribs, pulled pork, hot links, corn and bales beans! Everything was very good, only think I would change is the corn! It had more of a smokey taste then buttery corn. All u can eat ribs on Tuesdays! read more

Billy Sims BBQ - Ribs, hot links, pulled pork, corn & baked beans - Barbeque Near Me - Andover, Kansas

Good barbecue place. While staying overnight here we got to take out. I had the salad with pulled pork which was good, and my wife had the ribs which she said we're really good. She says her ribs were very lean unlike what another reviewer had said. The barbecue beans were also good. I give this a 4-star rating. read more

Very good I loved the loaded mash potatoes. The sauce is very good meat moist all around a good place will b going back as soon as possible! Fast and it do get busy all the time but that's from that good BBQ lol ooooowwweeeeee I think I need some now! Or some of the butter toasted perfect bread mmmmhhmmm! read more

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Ate here while my husband was in the hospital there, pretty good bbq, the people who were working on 12/27 in the evening were awesome, didn't catch their names but it was 1 girl and 2 guys, had never been there before and they answered every question I asked, restaurant was clean and so were bathrooms, would definitely recommend coming here! read more

We have been 3 or 4 times since they opened. All but one time was for the all you can eat rib nights (Tuesday's). Food has been pretty good every time. Try the smoked Bologna and pulled pork, good stuff. As with all BBQ places these days it is pricey, especially for a big family. read more

For what I paid I would expect better quality meats. So much fat in the pulled pork and ribs you really walk away still hungry.

Another great BBQ joint! I honestly thought it was going to have a "chain" kind of taste to the bbq like a average one you would expect, but it definitely was amazing. I'm going to be making return visits anytime I pass through Andover. I had the ribs (fall off the bone) and pulled pork, sides were Mac n cheese with baked beans both awesome! read more

I thought this place was a little bit pricy for the amount of BBQ you get on your platter. I think if they would put more on the platter the prices would add up. read more

Now you know why this place is never busy. There are flies inside and floors are disgusting. This place gets low grades on cleanliness. The employees seemed disinterested and the sides were pretty bad. I didn't mind that sauces though. read more

Wanted to try BS and here is the result. The sticker shock for two meals hitting almost 40$ started me off with a bad taste in my mouth. I thought food was good but probably a bit pricey. Didn't like their beans but they do have good sauce. If your willing to throw down about 25% more than you should then give it a try. Don't however try to take a group here for lunch, my spouse tried to call and get a reservation for a group of 8 for a business meeting and the manager on duty told her they don't accommodate groups during lunch unless they wanted to walk in at their own risk. read more

VERY expensive for TINY portions. Unfriendly staff. Good Mac&Cheese but will not return.

This place is always amazing especially the pulled pork sandwich!! Plus the service is awesome.

I've tried the food here a few times, it just keeps getting worse. The brisket has always been dry and lacking of flavor, the baked beans are pretty lame. It seems that they put meat from the pervious service night in the beans. The pulled pork is ok, but it too is dry and lacking flavor. The hot link is really the only thing I would eat again, they have flavor always seem to be cooked well and taste great. For the price of the food here I would expect the quality to be much better. If you want to enjoy a rather flat, tasteless and pricey meal this would be the place. read more