So good I almost shed a tear The fries were weirdly good for bbq place The sauces were GOOOOOOOOOOOODDDDD Service was good Ambience good I loved it so much I want to eat it six hundred more times read more

Creekside BBQ - Wings - Barbeque Near Me - Pelham, Alabama

I really enjoy coming to creekside bbq! So do many others, as this spot is voted one of the top places to eat by bham yelp. I had a late lunch here recently on a Friday. It wasn't crowded initially but the crowd later picked up. The staff is ALWAYS quite friendly here as well as accommodating. I wasn't in the mood for bbq so I had the smash burger instead. OMg!!!! This burger is sooooo good - every bite was a flavor punch to my tastebuds!!! I love that they use wickles pickles on the burger. AMAZING!!! The fries were hot & seasoned to perfection. Dining in was a bit of a challenge since there were a few flies that made their way inside. I absolutely cannot stand flies sooooooooooooooo that was the only thing that made this visit a little less enjoyable. Everything else was great! read more

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Pulled pork sandwich- holy moly! Perfection. Family had a variety of other bbq dishes but I think hubby's brisket stole the show. Only thing I wouldn't order again were the grilled grits (cold square of grits covered in Gouda seared on grill- sounds amazing but tasted like mushy, overcooked Mac n cheese). They were also out of ribs! Disappointed Wonderful atmosphere on outside deck, plenty of TVs and service was impeccable. Went while glamping at Oak Mtn State Park because it rained and we couldn't cook out. Glad we went here and will be back! read more

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My first time coming here was after we moved to pehlam. The staff is friendly and they always make sure you have everything you need. It's in a great spot with easy parking. The Ambience is nice and very chill. There is a lake in the back area of the restaurant. The food was pretty fresh and tasty. My husband likes the burger , that's his go to. I usually get the ribs with fries, their barbecue sauce needs to be bottled up and sold it is too tier. I definitely recommend this place for a quick bite or maybe even family night. Now I will say the chocolate chip cookies are not good at least to me, it wasn't really sweet I couldn't finish it. read more

Relaxed, casual dining with a lovely side porch that parallels a creek which makes you feel a world away from your cares and life's hustle and bustle. The wood pile and billowing smoke out back says legit smoked meats are here. Flat screen TVs would make this spot an awesome game day destination! My Pulled Pork sandwich was DELISH and full of wonderful Smokey flavor, crispy pork edges and tender pork interior meat. The side of fried green tomatoes was good and the ranch like sauce I could have drunken it was so tasty!! It had fresh herbs-so good! You order at the counter, take a number and they bring your order to you. Plenty of options for kids with a side, drink and cookie included for $8. I look forward to coming back soon next time I'm home! read more

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First the service, atmosphere, sweet tea, smoked wings and cookies are excellent. Second, pork belly and pulled pork are solid, but very salty and do go great with their different sauces. Finally mac n cheese, corn casserole and cole slaw were ok. read more

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The restaurant is great. The view of the creek from the back porch is a plus. The smoked grits and banana pudding is worth the stop.

We come here often every few weeks to get ourselves some burgers. This is the first time we have sat on the outside dining and it was so nice and peaceful. With a crisp 70 degrees outside it was great to enjoy our smash burgers and fries. I enjoy it because it feels like just the right amount of food. Not too much , and not too little. They were fully packed out tonight and still managed to get our food out to us within 10 minutes which made us happy, because we expected a longer wait. Overall we love this place and what they bring to the Pelham Community! read more

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Good people serving up solid BBQ at an easy to park location just off the highway. From KC, I yearn for good bbq on the road and this was 7/10 for me. Pretty good. The highlights of my 3 meat meal were the brisket, pulled pork, and smoked grits. Each was packed with flavor and what you want with a little unexpected goodness too. The ribs were dry and tough but has the right rub and smoke...just didn't agree with the sauces which were sorely needed. The original red sauce is a bit thin and tangy, perfect for pulled pork but not much else. The white sauce is ok, probably great on the chicken items. All in all this was a good stop, but I wouldn't rush back. All the meats were kinda dry...but great flavor. The people were great at the space that was relaxed and clean. read more

I've been seeing this place pop up on my search quite a bit and decided to give it a try. The location is convenient to most highway traffic, which is a plus if you don't live in the immediate vicinity. There is ample parking available. I received a very warm and friendly greeting when I walked inside. They have indoor and patio seating available. Great place for small group dining or like me, solo dining. You're required to order at the register and your food will be brought to your table. I ordered the three sides plate, which is reasonably priced in comparison to other non chain restaurants. The sides did what they were suppose to do...fill you up. The portions were great. The taste of the food was ok. The food was not bad. Again, I only ordered side dishes. The meat looked great on the plates of those seated close to me and they stated that it was good. Go ahead and give them a try! read more

Creekside BBQ - Barbeque Near Me - Pelham, Alabama

My local favorite for a smash burger or smoked chicken sammy! The atmosphere and music are also top shelf. Keep up the great food and good vibes read more

The food is always hot and great. Ambiance outside is great but some times the music can be a bit loud for conversation. read more

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I had seen Creekside passing by on the interstate for a few years and today was the day I tried it. It is already an improvement over Awful...I mean...Waffle House. It's really impressive the work they have done and they added a porch out back. You order at the counter when you walk in. They give you a number and pick your own seat. Drinks are self-serve. Service does pick up your tray afterwards. I went with 2 meat. I would have went 3 meat except they were out of brisket at Friday lunch. The ribs were exceptional! They had a really smoky rub to them and were easy on the jaw. The pulled pork was solid. It was tender and fresh. There are 2 sauces. I enjoyed the mildly sweet but tangy brown BBQ sauce. It went well with the ribs and pulled pork. I love white sauce but I didn't enjoy Creekside's white sauce. There was something about it that I couldn't figure out. It needed more bite or tanginess to it. The sides were not bad but I felt they needed more. The corn casserole was basically cheesy corn dip. It needed at least crackers or bread crumbs on top to make it more like a casserole. It was pretty bland. Feta potato salad sounded amazing but it also fell flat. Sweet tea was refreshingly sweet! Creekside got the meats right. The sweet tea was perfect and the brown BBQ sauce was great. There is enough sides to try that I believe I would find a better side on my next visit. read more

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Great food and great outdoor seating. Pork Fries, Chicken potato and Pork Pulled sandwich was our choices and was very tasty.Staff was very friendly and appreciative of our business. Would come back again for sure. read more

Excellent smash burgers. Variety of menu items. Friendly service. Fair prices. All around great place. read more

Nice experience. Food was good. I had the loaded potato. The service was very nice and hospitable. read more

Creekside BBQ - Loaded potato almost gone. - Barbeque Near Me - Pelham, Alabama

This is a really cute spot right outside of Oak Mountain State Park. There's indoor and outdoor seating. The outdoor seating faces a creek. You order at the register and seat yourself. Good is delivered to your table. Menu includes a variety of BBQ'd meats served as sandwiches or plates with a variety of sides. There is a bar with select spirits, wines, and draft beers. There were enough vegetarian sides to make a veggie plate. All the food was good. We'll definitely stop by again! The staff was very friendly. My menu questions were answered. He made suggestions on vegetarian options and draft beer. The food was cooked to order. read more

Creekside BBQ - Chicken potato, cheese burger, and fried green tomatoes - Barbeque Near Me - Pelham, Alabama

Great everything! Staff was nice food was excellent and beer was cold. All you could ask for in a BBQ joint.

Literal plate of garbage. Passing through Birmingham and didn't want to drive the 20 minutes to Saws. What a mistake. Pulled chicken was obviously reheated and bone dry. The ribs were completely chewy and rubbery instead of fall off the bone. Wings were decent. Corn casserole was ice cold from the fridge and the smoked grits were tasty but had too and bottom burnt layers. D- despite the other ratings. For a Friday at 4pm, the place was completely empty. User error on our part choosing this place. Yuck. read more

As a local, I'm telling you: Creekside BBQ has the BEST buffalo wings on the planet. Full stop. These aren't your average wings. They're smoked low and slow, flash-fried for the perfect crispy finish, and then tossed in Creekside's signature homemade buffalo sauce -- a recipe so good, it deserves its own fan club. It's tangy, spicy, smoky, and just sweet enough to keep you coming back. Not bottled. Not basic. 100% made-from-scratch. And get this... they're just $1 each every Saturday. No gimmicks. Just legendary wings at a price that feels like highway robbery (in the best way). Whether you're a wing snob or just wing-curious, this is your sign: Go to Creekside. Order the buffalo wings. Order more than you think you need. You'll thank me later. #CreeksideBBQ #HomemadeBuffaloSauce #WingRoyalty #OneDollarWings #HelenaEats #BestWingsEver #SouthernBBQPerfection #LocalLegend read more

Creekside BBQ - Best wings on the planet - Barbeque Near Me - Pelham, Alabama

Everything always goes very well there. Just the consistency of food quality alone is enough to keep me coming back even though there are hundreds of restaurants between Vestavia and Oak Mountain State Park entrance. I'm so surprised they have a 4.4 rating and not a five star rating. I grew up in the restaurant industry in Louisiana and consider myself talented In quantity and quality control as well as ambience in the dining areas. This amazing little Creekside BBQ has everything for everyone. It's a staple of my "go to" places. Onward and upward to the next exploration!!! All the best, Ron' Williams Founder/Owner Cāblz Inc read more

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I was looking for some Alabama bbq. Pulled pork. Not the usual Birmingham suspects. I found this place as it was on my route to my hotel. As I pulled up, I was concerned because it was behind a truck stop. Parked easily and walked in to easy order and sit at the bar. Pulled pork, collard greens, and mac and cheese. All of these were on point and really well done. Even the toast was perfect. Bbq sauce was fair, and added to the well done pulled pork. Peer sauce on the collard greens that were perfect. What more could you ask for? As you walk in you come right to the register and order, take a number and the food is brought to you. The place is chill. The grill and food prep are is very clean. Some additional seating is outside. They bragged on the brisket. Next time for me. read more

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Great spot, glad we stopped on a road trip to Fla. it was busy on a Sunday for lunch but hey got us taken care of with ease. We sat at the bar right in front of them preparing everything which was fun. Everything looks great. Had the brisket, Mac and cheese and the corn pudding. All good but corn pudding stood out. Burgers and fries looked good, maybe next time. read more

Creekside BBQ - Brisket platter with corn pudding and Mac and cheese. - Barbeque Near Me - Pelham, Alabama

So we recently stopped here on our way down to Foley. The place is nice and newly "old". We chose to sit by the creek which was nice. The food was ok but not what we like as traditional barbecue. If you are younger or are not a traditionalist please stop by. read more

I lived off of this place for the past month. Conveniently located close to the entrance of Oak Mountain State park. The food and service were always top notch here. They sponsor the local Bmx track and give back to the local cycling community. Definitely will be back anytime I am in the area in the future. read more

Creekside BBQ - Barbeque Near Me - Pelham, Alabama

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Food was delicious and service was excellent. Loved sitting outside and hearing the creek flowing past us! Manager stopped by our table and gave us some history on the restaurant and made sure we were happy with our meal. read more

Cute place right on the creek with outdoor seating. Food came out quickly, even with the large group I was with. And everything looked amazing. I was happy to be able to buy barbecue by the pound or half pound. And quite impressed that they had pork belly on the menu. I am not local, but I will be back next time. I am in town. I also thought their white barbecue sauce was very good compared to some others in the area that I have had. I did read another review that somebody posted the brisket was fatty. I enjoy fatty brisket, so I was happy with mine, but it was fatty. read more

Creekside BBQ - Barbeque Near Me - Pelham, Alabama

My family and I visited Creekside Barbecue on March 20th, and the wings were great. That's the only reason I came back on March 27th. This time, the experience was completely unacceptable. I watched a worker grab wings with his bare hands and put them straight into the fryer. No gloves. No regard for basic food safety. While sitting in the restaurant, another employee was observed using bare hands to mix what looked like meal or flour. Again--no gloves. This is a serious hygiene issue and shows poor judgment from staff and management. Because of this, I will not be returning. read more

Creek side bbq is an underrated gem. It's the perfect spot to eat at on nice day, especially if you sit outside on the patio along the creek. The food is good with just a little extra twist than what you're used to seeing at other bbq joints. The smoked pork belly comes with slaw and fried egg, the Mac and cheese comes with crumbled chips on top. Little touches like that, that makes it stand out. They also have other things besides bbq to enjoy as well read more

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Really neat restaurant with quality BBQ at respectable prices Ribs were big, meaty, smoky & tender Smoked cheesey grits finished on Flat Top read more

Creekside BBQ - Barbeque Near Me - Pelham, Alabama

Creekside BBQ is a true Alabama gem. The FRIED GREEN TOMATO SANDWICH is perfectly constructed. The bread is toasted well and the tomatoes are fried to perfection. The BRISKET is seasoned and smoked well. The PULLED PORK is moist and flavorful. The SMOKED PORK BELLY is a must order; they remind me of Cajun cracklins but moist and tender. The SMOKED RIBS were very meaty but not fall off the bone tender as you'd hope for. The SMOKED WINGS are fried with a nice crust yet juicy inside. As for sides, the MAC AND CHEESE SHELLS are indulgent and creamy. The COLLARD GREENS are tender but a bit sweet for my liking. Maybe add some smoked meat to it while the greens braise? The FETA POTATO SALAD was tangy and savory. The COLESLAW has a perfect balance of dressing and cabbage - not too soppy. The CORN CASSEROLE was sweet, crunchy, and cheesy. The GRIT CAKE is something unique that I've never tasted before. It had a beautifully crisp crust with soft interior. Every barbecue and/or brunch place should be serving this! All around this is a great place to dine in or take out. The service is quick and courteous. read more

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Creekside BBQ is just off of Interstate 65 and is a great place whether you are in the Pelham, Alabama area or just passing by on the highway. I had passed by this place countless times over the years and today I was craving barbecue and decided to give Creekside BBQ a try. The restaurant is located next to a creek, hence its name. They have a nice outdoor seating area and the inside is pleasant enough, as well. Let mebalso add that the staff here are incredible. They are sincerely friendly and just add to the overall experience. I ended up going with their half chicken and for my two sides, I went with collard greens and baked beans. The chicken was great. The sides were good, but the sides did not achieve greatness. Maybe it was just what I ordered because I saw a guy getting a burger with French fries and the French fries looked amazing. Again, the chicken was fantastic. Add to that the exceptional service and the cool vibe and this place was definitely a winner. I would definitely recommend here and I will give it five stars. read more

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Outdoor patio in serene setting right off the interstate and creekside, as the name would suggest. BBQ itself was good, but only 2 sauces available, and side of slaw was especially salty. read more

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Restaurant and staff were great. Very friendly. Looking at the reviews we were excited to try it. My husband and I love BBQ and have been to many BBQ restaurants. The food was not up to par. Brisket and ribs were very dry. Wings were okay. We were disappointed and didn't finish our meals. read more

Creekside has the most delicious smash burger I've ever had in the 205! Still thinking about it! The Mac and cheese, smoked Gouda grits and the banana pudding was a great addition to the smash burger. Can't wait to come back! read more

3.75 "Smoke Gets in Your Eyes" .... and sometimes that's a good thing. And, you'll find that enticing aroma as soon as you set foot inside of Creekside BBQ, located just off I-65 where it intersects with Hwy 119 (on Oak Mountain Park Road). Polite and welcoming service (step right up when you're ready to order)...find a seat and your food will be delivered to your table quickly. Legibly written menu (yes, for us "old folk" it's important that we can read the offerings.) Food: pretty straightforward BBQ...tender VERY smoky (love it!) beef, chicken, pork and standard sides). Then, like the movie title....the Good, the Bad, & the Unusual. (nothing ugly here). Good: RIBS - tender; corn casserole (golly, that was really good); the lightly smoked CHICKEN 1/4 bird white - moist and tender; mac and cheese - ooey gooey "goodmess." Bad: BRISKET - served in chunks (like just the burnt ends ?) on a roll. FRIED GREEN TOMATOES - hard (!) and rather flavorless. coating was crisp if you need a positive to this negative. Unusual (and difficult to describe) - heavily smoked GRITS. I loved them; wife hated them. (check our photo for visual....hard to describe the gray/brown morass filled with a delectable delight.) There was more to see but not try on this visit (pork belly, loaded potato, feta potato salad, and pulled pork)....and I wanna come back. Just not sure I can convince my better half to come along. Sauces - so-so. Service: SUPERB! read more

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Whoa. Yes, that is the initial expression tasting this incredibly succulent BBQ. With well established and loved Birmingham originating BBQ chains, alongside a few smaller spots, Alabama has a well respected top place in the world of BBQ. Yet, there are people who managed to improve upon something that has long been thought to have reached perfection. The founder, Eric Pippert, not to be confused with Eric Rippert, is a true master of the craft. Hailing from North Carolina and Tennessee kitchens, his concept of Creekside BBQ is clearly more than a winner, it is a place that gained enormous respect of locals within only a year of having fired up the smoker. In this state, it is not an easy feat by any means. The ribs are extremely juicy, flavorful and delicate. The smoked chicken wings are great. The brisket is an experience of tenderness and fatty pleasure. Smoked grits are a unique creation and the fried green tomatoes are crusted in a sort of cornmeal that adds a pleasant crunch. To make matters even better, Eric was working the kitchen and the man taking orders was extremely kind. The patio had a nice view of the creek and design of iron bar chairs and wood is both special and beautiful. It took a lot of text to say that Creekside BBQ may just be the best BBQ experience to be had in Alabama and perhaps, one of the best in the nation. It leaves nothing but gratitude to the people who created this place and the incredible food. read more

This is a great place. My hubby and I were driving south and stayed in the area to hike Oak Mt state park. We try to avoid chains....this was amazing! We each had pulled pork and two sides (amazing cheesy grits!!!!) Sat on the deck overlooking the creek. Staff is friendly and helpful! read more

OhEmGee! This was my first time eating here and I'm already hooked! Kerrie greeted me with the sweetest, most energetic vibe and made choosing what to eat so easy. Lindsey, Laz, and Linden were just as awesome -- such a great team. I definitely ordered more food than my stomach could handle, but every bite was worth it. Creekside BBQ is officially going on my list of places I'll be visiting a lot. read more

Pulled pork was excellent; would get again! The brisket is a no though. SO fatty and bland- inedible. Some may like fatty brisket, but not my preference. Husband had loaded baked potato with white sauce and he said he would get again. We ate on the patio- nice atmosphere. Quick service! Will be back! read more

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