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    Dee Willie’s BBQ

    4.0 (327 reviews)
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    Turkey was the best!!!
    Rene E.

    Great BBQ this was our second time here. The first time was just ok but we gave it another try and it was amazing!!! Service was fast! Atmosphere was nice.

    Two meat plate with spare ribs and brisket with a side of sweet potato casserole and potato salad
    Miranda L.

    I got a two meat plate with spare ribs and brisket with sweet potato and potato salad as sides. Both meats were great and the sweet potato was delicious! Next time I'd be tempted to get the sweet corn instead of the potato salad. I also ordered a sweet tea, which was GIANT and delicious lol. My bf got the pulled pork sandwich (always his fave item to get at any BBQ place), and it was a stand out! The pulled pork was so fatty and umami, I thought it had butter! I'd be tempted to order that myself next time. LOVED our server. She was so attentive and sweet! Ambiance is very casual.

    Beef rib
    Krista C.

    This place is just ok. The bbq was good but the brisket was lacking for me. The beef rib was great and huge but also over $30. Sides were all just ok except the Mac n cheese which was very good.

    2 Meat Plate: Brisket, Turkey, Sweet Potato Casserole, Coleslaw
    Melody C.

    Dee Willie's BBQ was alright. This place had pretty standard BBQ - it wasn't really anything special. I was expecting better for a non-chain BBQ spot. The sausage links were very flavorful but the brisket was rather dry and crumbly. The sides were alright but not anything to write home about. The cream corn and mac n cheese were good but came out cold. The coleslaw was more of a salad. It had red cabbage, kale, and dried cranberries which is not what I imagine when I order coleslaw. The BBQ sauces were also just alright. The "spicy" one was (as someone who can barely tolerate heat) tangy at best. Dee Willie's, however, really shown through with their sweets. The pecan cobbler was spectacular. It was the perfect cross between pecan pie and a cobbler. I would say that the prices are very steep for what you get. Our waitress was very sweet. She had a playful personality and provided positive and quick service. The space was very big. There were many tables and a small stage for live performances. I imagine it would be a very lively place on a weekend night. This place is connected to a bar with some slot machines if you want to grab a drink before or after your meal. On a Thursday evening, about an hour before closing, there was only one other table dining in which may be telling about their food quality. There were a few take-out orders - one of which I overheard received an incorrect order upon pickup. I'm sure there are better BBQ spots in the area, especially for the price so I'm not sure I would recommend this one.

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    Mark J.

    Called in my ToGo order and was surprised they didn't take my payment over the phone and said it will be ready in 10 min. Got there in 10 min, Paid and tipped and asked for extra pickles and onions. I wait another 10 min but I get it. I get home and instead of extra pickles and onions I got cucumbers and 2 little slices of onion. The brisket was good tho. I won't knock it but come on, cucumbers and 2 onion slices? Makes me question tipping on take out

    Louie D.

    Haven't really wanted to try this place which is weird for me....I love BBQ and I LOVE to eat! The lady up front was kinda rude so I just left. I finally decided to give this place a go and i regretted it. $81 and wasn't even worth half of that. Do not trust the prices posted on Google, its much more than that. As for the food, the sausage was disgusting. It was like greasy hamburger meat texture. The turkey was delicious. Tender and cooked perfect. The brisket and the pulled pork was fine and tender. It just wasnt seasoned at all and if your going to have a BBQ restaurant then your food has to have more of a smoke flavor than Bill Miller's. The sides were ok. So the lady at the front was just as rude as the person 3 years prior. No reason for anyone to go and eat here when there's so many great restaurants out there and owners treating their customers like they're important to them.

    1 meat platter
    Emily N.

    We arrived and were greeted with a smile and a friendly face. We ordered the 1 meat and 2 sides platter. I got the brisket for the meat. It was tender and juicy, but not a lot of smoke flavor. The sides were pretty good which is not typical of a BBQ joint. The resturant was clean and decorated so cute like the old west. There's a bar connected to it as well.

    Sam H.

    Stopped by for lunch had three meat plate with cream, corn, and beans I chose brisket, sausage and ribs Everything seemed good if there was a weak point, it would be the cream corn. $27 for a slice of brisket, half length of sausage and maybe two small ribs. I get it. Barbecue is expensive. So with that being said, the service is good, attentive, and the barbecue sauces are decent. They have mild and spicy. Lunch set me back $33 for a three minute plate and ice tea. No harm no foul. Decent barbecue, a little pricier than what I would pay. The sweet tea is sweet. love it Enjoy.

    Adam A.

    Food was really good! Brisket was nice and tender. Thaden was a great server. Order was done fast!

    3 meat plate, ribs, brisket and sausage. Loaded potatoes salad and green beans
    Karla P.

    Delicious no other words. Hands down the 1st bbq place I actually enjoyed the food. Great service, country style, country music. Will definitely come back.

    Red Ribs.  Sweet potato casserole.  Potato salad and all other fixings.
    Joe H.

    I live near Dee Willie's BBQ. Been there a few times in the past. However my recent visit was different. They've up's their game! BIG TIME! Adding BEEF RIBS to the menu. I'm from Arizona, grew up with mesquite grilled beef. I'm a tad bit judgy. Their beef ribs are damn good! Be ready to drop $50 + tip for 1 person. You get two sides, a drink and dessert for that price. I was stuffed. Had to take home my banana bread pudding... wow! Some of the best bread pudding I've ever had. Well done Dee Willie's BBQ.

    Live Music: Mars Mezcal

    First time at Dee Willie's BBQ and had a great time. They had live music and the volume was perfect. I was able to enjoy the music, food and company. The ribs and brisket were delicious!!! They were seasoned to perfection. The staff were friendly. I will definitely be back.

    2 meat plate with spare ribs and turkey, mac and cheese, creamed corn
    Kara M.

    OVERVIEW: Decent BBQ spot in SA, since there are not many. Popular for their baked potato salad. Meats are decent and sides are okay. Service is very casual. Plate and sandwich options, as well as family meals. 3-3.5/5 stars. QUICK FACTS: - Parking? Yes, they have a full lot shared with other businesses. - Reservations? No, just walk in, seat yourself, and a server will tend to you. - Takeout? Yes, you can order ahead or arrive and order there. FOOD & DRINK RATINGS: - Sweet tea (2/5): I love sweet tea but this was sooo disgustingly sweet. Whoever made the batch today dumped an insane amount of sugar in there. Could hardly taste the tea. Had to ask for some water (which they charge $0.25 for) as well. - Spare ribs (4/5): Good size and very tender. Very peppery flavor (no sweetness or BBQ sauce basted on them). - Turkey (4/5): Very tender. Skin is same peppery seasoning. BBQ sauce is also spicy/peppery or mustard-y. So no sweetness anywhere to balance out meat seasoning. - Creamed corn (3/5): Kind of reminds me of corn in gravy vs. cream. And again...peppery. - Mac and cheese (3/5): Just okay. Creamy but not a lot of flavor. - Peach cobbler (3/5, not pictured): Good ratio of crust to peach filling, but was served room temp. Ice cream did not really melt into it. Also very sweet!

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    The mac and cheese was so good. Service was quick and friendly. The meats were decent but the sides are what would bring me back

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    I really enjoy the homey family owned vibe here. I also love the live music! The food is tasty and homecooked with love.

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    I did take out order. Service was great, received food in timely manner and the food was delicious!! Would highly recommend!!

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    Straight trash out of mostly everything and the food we order was dry out of most drinks looks like we won't be back

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    4 years ago

    Pretty yummy barbque! Staff was also very nice and inviting. We might have our company xmas party food ordered here.

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    Ask the Community - Dee Willie’s BBQ

    Is there all you can eat BBQ as advertised by David Elder?

    Do they have beef ribs? I went and they did not offer beef ribs

    I've read reviews that say they tried beef ribs. Maybe try calling them when they're open.

    Will you open today fathers Day?

    Last I heard, they were closed until the 19th for renovations.

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