I cannot remember a time that Blackbeard's didn't exist. So based on that alone I thought I should add a star for longevity. I cannot say it is anything extravagant but it is consistent. Over the years I'm sure some way or another I've had everything. If I had to think of something that really stood out to me I would say the corn nuggets. That is one thing that this place has changed the game for me. I don't know how but they aren't ever soggy like they are other places I've had them. If you've never been before and you can expect to see a fried version of any seafood item you've ever heard of. The BBQ isn't bad either. You will always see large groups because this place is a staple. The big wooden building on Slappey, you can't miss it. read more

Ordered online with scheduled pickup time in 1 hour. Got there on time and waited 20 more minutes to get food. Got home to find that they didn't give me my whole order. Then to find a tough steak with lots of gristle and an uncooked baked potatoe. All for $30. Never again... Yelp should allow zero stars! read more

Fried green tomatoes are the bomb! The captain's platter for two is a great value and is usually good for 2 meals! The gumbo is also worth taking the trip! read more

Food was just OK. Service was HORRIBLE. The waitress didn't have the best attitude and seemed irritated with my guest and me as soon as she seated us. We did arrive within 45 minutes of closing time and we were very much aware. She reminded us several times as if she was rushing us to get out. I get it, but it came off very rude. Her attitude and service was bad. Probably won't ever eat here again. read more

Blackbeard's-B & B Bar-B-Que - Mullet dinner w/ cheese grits and French fries. My boyfriend had the pulled pork dinner. - Barbeque Near Me - Albany, Georgia

It's nothing fancy but I think the food here is outstanding and there is lots of variety. We both had the blue plate special of the day (pot roast) with 3 sides. It was too much food for me! Another group of friends joined us and they all got sandwiches except one who got boiled shrimp. I think he was thinking he was at a buffet because he got 12 shrimp and didn't feel like that was much. He said it was good but he wanted more food. I guess just a note to those that get boiled shrimp and want a large portion, you aren't going to get it. I used to live in Albany and I would go here weekly. I think this is the best place here when it comes to food quality and price. read more

Blackbeard's-B & B Bar-B-Que - Pot roast heaven - Barbeque Near Me - Albany, Georgia

Came here while I was staying in Albany last week and ordered ribs. I was kind of surprised that I didn't notice this place months ago when I visited Sonnys BBQ a which is almost directly across the street. I ordered half a rack of ribs and a side of Brunswick stew. Here we go. Of course, being the Neanderthal I am, I tried the ribs first. Not a lot going on with them that I can see. They look to be just an ordinary rack of ribs that were smoked well. They were nicely browned on the outside and tasted like they were just lightly seasoned with seasoning salt. No fancy sauces or dry rubs. This is bold in my opinion. You have to be pretty confident in your technique to "let the meat speak for itself." They did good though, those ribs are tasty and moist! I did order a side of their "hot bbq sauce" cause I like to surprise my taste buds sometimes. I have mixed feelings about this bbq sauce. I'm not positive but I think it was hot wing sauce and barbecue mixed together. It was sweet n smoky but also had that tangy hot wing sauce flavor. I didn't not like it. In fact, I'd eat it again but I don't know that I'd go out of my way for it. Now Brunswick stew is still pretty new to me. I think I've had it, maybe, 6 times in my life so I'm no expert. That being said I enjoyed their Brunswick stew. It was hearty and I licked the foam container it came in. As far as the service goes, I ordered take out but the people working the counter (set apart from the dining area) were very friendly and were fun to chat with while I waited for my order. read more

Customer service was awesome. Portion sizes were good. We had shrimp, oysters and ribs. The food was fresh, hot and very good. The prices are steep but whose aren't? I gave it 4 instead of 5 stars because the ribs were too salty and the whole building is in dire need of updating. read more

You might say this place is schizophrenic. It's a BBQ restaurant, it's a seafood restaurant and at lunch M-F it's a meat and 2 with blue plate specials and additional vegetable choices (mac 'n cheese is a vegetable, right?). They do a good job with all of their offerings and service is always good. This has become our preferred mealtime stop when we are going through Albany. read more

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This place gives you very large portions of food. Everyone leaves with a to go box. Our food was hot and delicious when it arrived to us. Our server was super helpful and friendly. We were just in town to check my niece into Albany State University and this restaurant was only 15 minutes away from campus. We truly enjoyed the food. read more

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Dear self, Never go here again. Bad service. Expensive. Even worse food. AYCE ribs? Didn't finish the first plate. Meat tasted awful. Probably sick. Sincerely, Yourself. read more

This was a weekly destination when I lived in Albany, and was definitely one of the highlights of living there. I pretty much ordered the two-meat combo w/two sides at lunch every time, as it filled me up, tasted sooooo good and was an awesome value ($9 or something). I usually got scallops (they give you at least six big ones!) on a bed of tasty seasoned rice, grilled catfish filet, okra and tomatoes, Brunswick Stew (best I've ever had and the main reason to come here). They also throw in tartar sauce and hushpuppies. Their side dish options are different every day though, so watch out. I would give them a 4 1/2 because of inconsistent service, but I'd definitely give them a 5 rather than a 4. Try 'em out! read more

Blackbeard's-B & B Bar-B-Que - Two-meat combo with grilled scallops and fried chicken. - Barbeque Near Me - Albany, Georgia

Insanely good! I got the catfish, creamed corn, and fried okra. All of it was amazing and it is a ton of food!

I have eaten here since they opened. I moved away in 2007 and just dropped in for lunch on a visit. I noticed the new menu and decided on a shrimp po boy sandwich. It was HUGE! I am not disappointed. It's very difficult to find a good shrimp po boy. You either have to be in a Gulf state or in a Capitol city with an authentic Cajun restaurant. It was nice to get my craving satiated, in Albany of all places! For a town that is in its death throws, Blackbeard's is a diamond in a sea of coal. The food here is always top notch and the wait staff are beyond friendly and accommodating. Blackbeard's, you get my highest marks! read more

Blackbeard's-B & B Bar-B-Que - Shrimp Poboy - Barbeque Near Me - Albany, Georgia

Best steak in town. The wait is long but needed. I got the 16oz steak and it is great. I got it to go and can cut it with a plastic fork. This steak is so big and tender 5star. Yum yum. Sides not so great. read more

Blackbeard's-B & B Bar-B-Que - Barbeque Near Me - Albany, Georgia

They have a great platter of seafood. The batter they use is the best I've tasted in this area. I love there quesadillas. My wife only eats the small catfish and when we go they make sure she gets just that. read more

My husband was delighted to see my catfish dinner delivered and they were whole catfish. We shared them while he added delicious oyster stew. We had great service too ! We'll be back ! read more

Blackbeard's-B & B Bar-B-Que - Barbeque Near Me - Albany, Georgia

I would give this restaurant more stars but the quality of food wasn't that good. The waitress was nice and attentive. We were passing through Albany, Ga on our way to Florida looking for some good southern food. I read the comments on yelp and thought ok let's try it. When we walked in, the place was very friendly and down to earth. We arrived before 3 pm right before lunch was ending. We made it just in time. We ordered dark meat fried chicken that came with three sides and biscuits for $10.99. Good deal. The waitress took our order left and came back telling us there wasn't any dark meat. She asked if white meat ok. We agreed that it was. She brought everyone food out except for my 11 yr old. I waited with him. It took her another 5 min before she brought it out. What I notice is that they were serving other people's food before his. I didn't like that. When his food came out we started eating. My chicken breast was so DRY I couldn't chew it. I had to spit it out. The waitress asked us if everything was ok? I told her how dry my chicken was. She asked if I would like baked chicken or chicken strips. She came out and told me that there wasn't any baked chicken but she could bring me chicken strips. After waiting a good 10 min, I wasn't hungry anymore. We received the bill. I noticed that we were charged $11.49 for each chicken dinner. I told the manager and he checked with the waitress. He told us that since it was white meat that the chicken had an up charge. I told him that we were not aware of the up charge and how the chicken was so DRY!! All he said was sorry. THAT'S IT!! Poor service, food doesn't come out all together, poor management, up charge on food without telling you and VERY DRY FRIED CHICKEN!! Won't eat at this restaurant again!! read more

We went last night and it was very good. The servers were very attentive and friendly. I like it when servers bring refills drinks with out being asked. This is actually a go to place when we are looking for seafood when we are in Albany. read more

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Not good. Not good at all. Had fried catfish that was awful. They then had the audacity to give me some cold gumbo with my meal. No , thank you. read more

The restaurant is big so there was no wait time and the staff is friendly but the restaurant was so old and made it look dirty. The food was just okay, but didn't seem very fresh. read more

If Justin Wilson was still alive, he'd have Gordon Ramsey shut this place down. We should have know from the moment we got our drinks, that this was going to be terrible. The tea and then, of course, the arnold palmer were nasty. The waitress recommended the jambalaya and bbq sandwich. Do not order the jambalaya unless you like eating salt blocks. It was inedible! My man will eat most food if you put it in front of him, and even he couldn't eat but a few bites. The BBQ sandwich was a pitiful example of GA bbq. It made me sad. We did like the fried mushrooms! read more

This is my second review, as on my second visit I realized I needed to mention how much better the ribs were. They were marvelous! I didn't even use any sauce. The line was long to get in but the wait was short, and the service was stellar! Five star experience. read more

I remember when I used to think this was such a cool fancy restaurant growing up in Albany. We always came in after Church, for big birthdays, and sometimes for special field trips. However, the place has gone down over the past few years. I recently visited and felt almost sad eating the food. Most of the menu is fried, fried, with a side of fried. Because so, I got the fried catfish, and it was thoroughly disappointed because of how grossly greasy and not fresh the fish was. I wish there were more fresh options available here because the only thing I enjoyed was the fried pickles. read more

Amazing poboy sandwiches! We had catfish and oyster poboys and our kids loved the fried green tomatoes! We almost had to order a second round lol read more

Huge place Disappointed because the vegetables were all canned and the salmon grilled was covered in salt I couldn't eat it Service was decent The garden salad was the best part read more

I was in the mood for catfish and cheese grits and wasn't disappointed. Best catfish I've ever had, HUGE portion for $9. It is on the bone, but wonderful. Fried okra (whole) was exceptionally good. Hush puppies and cheese grits were great. We were a big crowd (15) and our waiter tried but was overloaded. My son didn't get his drink for like 10 minutes after we all got ours. They need more staff. read more

Blackbeard's-B & B Bar-B-Que - Catfish, cheese grits, and fried okra. - Barbeque Near Me - Albany, Georgia

So much good food!!!!! Had the catfish lunch and was too much to eat, but so delicious! Definitely worth stopping in to try!

Just wanted to say, "Thanks so much, Izzy, for making both my visits here worth the while. You are the best and the food was amazingly delicious! My family will be returning very soon! read more

Went to Blackbeard's today... I've heard about the spot, so I decided to go.....I am so glad I finally went.. the food was DELICIOUS snd the service was great... it was a very clean establishment.. I didn't have to wait long for my food, and I didn't have to wait a long time to be seated... if you're in the Albany area and want some good food.. you won't go wrong stopping by here.. they have a variety of food to choose from on the menu. read more

We ate here a while back and even though we've eaten here a few times, the last time killed any chances of ever returning. They gave my son rotten oysters and after he ate one, he went to the bathroom and threw up. Guess what? They gave him a new meal he couldn't enjoy since he was still nauseated from the bad oyster and we had to pay for it. My son sat his sweaty head in his hands, on the table, and couldn't eat more than a bite of his new meal. Disgusting staff for not comping his meal and disgusting restaurant for serving bad oysters. He was hungry so he downed the first one fast. As soon as he got sick (almost immediately) we smelled his plate and almost threw up with him. You guys can kill people with bad seafood! read more

We are new to the area from Texas and love our BBQ. With covid-19 leaving us to carry out options only, we found Blackbeard's on Facebook and saw they are still up and running for pickup orders and we decided to try the regional BBQ. We ordered via phone and got a brisket sandwich and pork sandwich (chopped, not chipped). The man who brought our food out to the car was friendly and welcoming and offered a side of each bbq sauce offered so we could taste them all! Both sandwiches were delicious and there was no shortage of meat in either! The fried okra was yummy and the French fries were similar to concession stand fries, not a ton of seasoning and very crispy. My only complaint was the greasiness of the food, but I will be back when they open back up to try the grilled fish options! read more

We expected Sunday lunch to be crowded but fortunately we got there before the crowds did. We were seated immediately and our server greeted us quickly. The oyster po boy was huge - six oysters stuffed into the roll with lettuce and tomato. The oysters were perfectly fried and very fresh. The seafood pasta did not disappoint. It was chocked full of shrimp, crawfish, and smoked sausage. The fried chicken was just the way it should be, lightly dredged in seasoned flour instead of thick breading. They put a platter of bread and butter pickles, crackers, and lemon wedges on each table, and those pickles were amazing. Portions are HUGE so be prepared to take home some nice leftovers for tomorrow's lunch. read more

Ordered the gumbo today. It was more like sausage soup. It didn't even have rice in it. Very poor interpretation of a gumbo!

Fish had to be previously frozen. Service was virtually non existent. Had the audacity to add an auto 18% gratuity to our check. Will not be back anytime soon. read more

My Family and I purchased a slab of ribs every week they are always AWESOME and we will continue to purchase weekly. The waitress is always nice. read more

My BFF and I went to eat my birthday lunch! I signed up for their birthday club in the lobby. This year they sent me a letter and it came with a Birthday meal!!! It was very busy today so it.took about 10 minutes to be seated. Yall I am a fluffy juicy girl and I think even my grandchild would not have fit in that booth! We were moved to a table and we placed our orders. Lightning fast service. I ordered the St. Louis style BBQ ribs loaded baked potato and my best friend ordered the fried pork chop sandwich everything came out hot and fresh totally happy with my choice. The ribs were cooked to perfection! I had fun trying all 3 of the BBQ sauces. The wait staff was very nice and took care of us well. All in all I would recommend. Also on the way out fill out the birthday club info. You will get a gift certificate for a meal!!! Win win!!! read more

This is a GEEAT restaurant. The food is amazing and the service is great!! The only thing I don't like about it is that it's over an hour away from where I live so I can't eat there regularly. I'm looking forward to going back! read more

We drive 1 hour and 1/2 to come eat here. We love the seafood. Our server Kristan did a great job! Cheese grits could be a little thicker but were good. We always eat way to much because we want to try it all. read more

Amazing sweet tea and the waitress was wonderful. The food was not good at all. we have lunch Mullet and Ribs with mac & cheese, french fries. All seems to be cooked the day before and were lukewarm as best. the waitress returned the Mullet for catfish. The catfish was better but we will not be returning to this restaurant anytime in the future. I suggest you find another restaurant before you go to this one. read more

This place makes Sonny's BBQ a 5-star restaurant. I ordered a combo meal with two meats (beef and pork) -- the beef was so dry that no amount of barbecue sauce can save it. The pork was half a notch better but still bad. The crab finger appetizer (a special of the evening) was so over-battered that I couldn't taste nor find the crab. What a waste of my time. Wanna know what's worse? The cocktail sauce is served in plastic squirt bottles. I wasted $26 at this place (before tip) and I only went because the check-in girl at my hotel said it was the best in town. Not. read more