This was the worst BBQ I've ate in last 30 BBQ restaurants . Meat wasn't tender and had a after taste. Thirty minutes after meal got sick.

I'm surprised by the reviews I've read here, but maybe my experience is the exception rather than the norm. My wife enjoyed her pork chipped sandwich and I tried the sampler with all the meats. The chipped pork is definitely their best meat. The ribs were tender and flavorful, but a little small (that may be because they came with the sampler). The chip beef was pretty good, but I've had better. It was too fatty. The chicken had a delicious smokiness. The chicken was a little dry, but I've had much worse and I'd rate it acceptable. What I really liked was their house hot sauce. Adding this to their bbq sauce kicked it up a few notches and made up for its heavy ketchup base. I know Dobb's is a hundred years old and perhaps they haven't changed a thing, but they could really use a couple more sauce options. Once again adding the hot sauce made a decent sauce very good. My 3 and 5 year old boys had a corn dog and a hamburger. They both liked what they ordered and my 3 year old who usually only eats the hotdog if it is of better quality ate almost the entire thing. My family would return. read more

Last night, I bought a pint of the chipped pork BBQ and really enjoyed it. To round out the take out, I usually get the camp stew...which is my favorite. But since it is summer, I opted for baked beans. It tasted like barely warmed up pork and beans; for almost $5, surely someone can throw in some meat and sauce and cook it slow! read more

Came very high.y recommended. Service was very good and helpful with the menu. They let us sample the stew and it was outstanding, the pork was also very flavorful and had a great smoky taste. Unfortunately the ribs tasted like they had been reheated several times and were very tough to eat. read more

Yuk!! When I was a kid, Dobb's was the place to go for barbeque or a family meal. Now the food and the restaurant are nasty!! The pork has lots of fat and grissel, obviously poor quality cuts of meat are being used. I am so disappointed in what one of my childhood favorites has become. read more

Nothing fancy - just good BBQ. This is a must stop for us whenever we are traveling through Dothan - for about 30 years now. Love the "camp" stew - I grew up calling it Brunswick stew. Nicely spiced! I had the slice pork BBQ plate which came with fries and slaw. My husband had the chopped pork BBQ sandwich with baked beans and fries. Good service! read more

Dobb's is a down home "hole in the wall" dining experience. It has a long history in the area so clearly there are many who enjoy the food. I went because a good friend of mine, who is from the area, remembers the place fondly from the days she used to eat meat. As for my experience I give it a 3 out of 5. The decor and service were charming for its simplicity and genuineness. I ordered the rib dish with a side of baked beans. The ribs were topped with a sweet and tangy vinegar sauce which I enjoyed. The meat was very soft and truly "fell off the bone". This was a dish that relied heavily on the sauce but thankfully I enjoyed the sauce. The beans were very good. Again it was the sauce that made it sing and I'm a fan of Dobb's barbecue sauce. So for me the place works and I'd return if I were in the area. But I'm not giving it more than 3 stars because of the decor and because I prefer my ribs be singed on top and the sauce more baked in. But it was a tasty meal and I'd recommend others check it out as a charming local barbecue spot. read more

We had camp stew and pulled pork barbeque--delicious! Service was great, too. Overall, a wonderful experience, and affordably priced, too--I read more

Nothing about this place is "Famous" particularly the BBQ. It's just not good. Service was OK. Sweet tea was good. That's it.

As for good bbq skip this one. It's hard to believe they survived for a 100 years. Service was good, food was less than acceptable. Ribs had no smoke and overcooked to the point of being dry. I will not be back. read more

A sign outside claimed that Dobbs had been a local restaurant for 98 years. Most of the customers looked as if they had been coming since it opened. The dining room was that of a typical one star southern restaurant, plain, somewhat decayed, a few trophy fish on the wall. Bible quotes here and there. Service was quick and friendly. The barbecue, however, was at best ordinary. The standard sauce reminded me of jars, the meat not tender. My friend disliked her serving even more. On a positive note, it was the only eating place among scores along the road which was not a standard fast food outlet. Still, it was an unpleasant experience. read more

I live in Panama City and this has been my regular meal stop going north on 231 and coming back for 25 years. You're at home as soon as you walk in and the wait staff are a covey of delightful (and competent) Southern belles. I can speak only to the chopped pork plate, which comes with a savory camp stew and crisp fries---to me that combo is too good for me to risk trying anything else. The house sauce is mild to a fault---good for visitors from the British Isles---but it can be fortified to suit nearly any taste with the local hot sauce (NOT loaded with salt!) that sits on every table (I eat Thai food at 10 on a 0-4 scale, so anyone who's disappointed in the fire level either isn't trying or has no nerves left in his mouth). read more

The one star I am giving this is for the soft drinks, fries and onion rings. If this was not such a convenient stop on the way home from the beach, I doubt it would still be open. You know the waitresses know its bad when none of the food has been eaten and they don't even ask how it was. Just because this restaurant has been open for many many years doesn't mean it should look like the last renovation was in 1976. Those of you that have tried it and found it delicious, I'm sorry that that's what you would find to be good barbque. read more

A group of us from Florida were coming up through Alabama and decided to stop here. We found the service to be quaint and friendly, and the food was good. The bar-be-que was good, the baked beans were great(!!), and the coleslaw was appetizing. Overall we had a good experience. read more

I make better BBQ in my crockpot at home. As another review stated, this was like school cafeteria food. Won't go back and take my advise and don't waste your money on this overpriced food. read more

Dry pork. Ribs looked and tasted boiled. The salad was brown. I'm not kidding, they served me a two day old salad that had turned brown. This place is an embarrassment. Just lazy. Service was fine, but the food is just terrible. The owners need to sell or hire a professional to fix it. It's a shame because it is a great location. read more

I like bbq. I like to try new bbq places. No telling how many bbq places I've been to throughout the South, but Dobbs is the absolute worst excuse for bbq I've ever put in my mouth. There are several gas stations down the road. Stop at one and get a pack of cheese crackers and a Coke instead. Thank me later. read more

Not the best bbq, but their smoked chicken salad is wonderful :)

Best thing this place could do, is bulldoze the current location ( Dothans oldest and most outdated restaurant) change the cooking style of this " BBQ ". I cannot believe it is called food. I would feel bad giving this stuff to a malnourished animal. It does not have a very nice feeling when you first walk in and to top off the " Yawn " factor, the food again... is bad. read more

Worst ever!!! Don't go there if you want to eat! The staff is amazing if you want to chat and gossip. The food, well no. Of you want good BBQ dive a little further... read more

Barbeque is such a regional thing it's hard to compare, but being used to Memphis & Carolina style I wasn't impressed. The Cole Slaw was more a puree, the "chipped pork " was so fine is was like toddler food. There was something that came with the meal called Camp Stew - not sure what it was but it was nasty. The sauce was marginal at best. If this is the best in the area then there is a real business opportunity for someone. read more