Waiting for Family Day at Maxwell Air Force Base we had some down time and what better way to kill time than to have some authentic southern comforting BBQ from one of Bama's best known spots Everyone went with something different so we had a good samples across the board and it did not miss! The ribs were larger than expected with a tangy vinegar based sauce that made them delicious flavorful. The smoked sausage was just as good without being too dry. The chicken was juicy and we'll shredded, and the spicy rib wrap was well balanced with the portions that had some heat to the coleslaw due to jalapenos on it The sides were very good with the beans being the best option. The mac and cheese should have been the hero and while they were cheesy they lacked that favor you'd expected from a BBQ joint. The potato salad was decent, but nothing to write home about. Honestly the fried okra was surprisingly the second best as the sweet coleslaw underperformed Overall, the meats made the trip worth it, the vibe was amazing as it had that laid back feel and the service was great! They don't sell hard liquor so went with beer, but the selections we limited. I'd still recommend trying them out if you are ever in town. Cool spot that makes you feel like you're in the South! read more

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Went with colleagues. We were seated quickly and our server came to introduce himself. Edmond was our server and was new. He was nice and if he didn't know he asked questions. Being that we were hungry it didn't take long for people to make their selections. I ordered chopped My chicken was good. The Mac and cheese was basic. Was definitely expecting more from a spot like this. The portions were nice. Good customer service. My colleagues truly enjoyed their meals. read more

Dreamland BBQ - Barbeque Near Me - Montgomery, Alabama

People are friendly and food comes out quick, as you'd expect from a BBQ-centric spot. It's an Alabama and Georgia chain, so there must be an audience for this style of bbq. For me, the meats just missed the mark. I had the pulled pork, which really just felt dry and unseasoned pork, loosely pulled and dowsed with sauce. The boneless rib tips were interesting, and tasted ok, but I believe ribs or brisket would have been the better choice. Baked beans were solid, Cole slaw lacked any of the sweetness or flavor I was hoping for. It was great having real sweet tea again and the hospitality didn't miss. If I returned, I'd have to adjust my order. People were friendly and the place was welcoming, a great in-and-out spot for lunch in downtown Montgomery. read more

Went in on a Saturday night to place an order for pickup, which was provided within about 15 minutes. Fast and efficient service overall. Parking can be difficult though if a ball game is happening. Overall, any of the meats are great, though I'd recommend pulled pork or ribs over the chicken tenders. Fried okra is highly recommended over other sides like the cole slaw. Eating in the restaurant location as opposed to ordering to-go can provide a cozy southern hospitality atmosphere with great ambience. read more

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The service was fast. The food was HOT! The sandwich was huge! The atmosphere was delightful! We rang the BELL on our way out! Great experience!!! read more

Dreamland BBQ - Barbecue Sandwich - Barbeque Near Me - Montgomery, Alabama

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Ooooo-we! This is a great stop in Montgomery. I was recently in the city for a work trip and stopped in here on night with a group of 25. That's right, 25. We knew when we walked in it was the place to be: great bbq shack-like interior, the smells were smelling, and the staff was playing Prince (I wanna be your lover). Like I said, I knew it was going to be a great meal. They were ready for our group, and assigned us THE server, not A server, named Pumpkin. This lady kept our table in check. She managed to get all of our drinks and food out with zero mistakes. She was knowledgeable about the menu, and didn't flinch if you decided to change anything after the fact. The food came out promptly, everything was hot, and even the salad looked good. I mean, I wouldn't waste time touching a salad in a proper bbq joint, but if you were so inclined to such foolishness, you'd get a nice one here. The winner for me was the fried okra and the sweet tea. The wings looked phenomenal, and I didn't see a single bone with meat on it when our table was done. I was too full for dessert, but folks raved about the chocolate dessert (some said the banana pudding was mid, unfortunately). As you leave you can ring the bell for good service, and almost half of our table rang that bell! Only a little was because of the novelty of it, but easily 98% of the bell-ringing was because of Pumpkin's great service and the kindness of everyone in the place. By the time we left the place was filling with locals, and it was great to be a part of that vibe. Absolutely out this spot on your list and make sure you get a basket or fried okra (with a side of ranch dressing). You won't be disappointed. read more

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Good place to visit before seeing a ball game. Really tender boneless rib tips. We had ours in a wrap with jalapeño slaw.

Ugh. Southern BBQ continues to dissappoint. Arrived shortly after opening July 17, 2025. Sat at the bar. Place smelled good. Ambiance/cleanliness-funky,garage-y bbq joint. Clean enough. Wood floors and bar. 3 stars. Service- bartender lady was a hoot and getting a colonoscopy the next day. She cared about her service and gave me a sample of banana pudding...which was tasty. 4 stars. Food-some of the worst bbq i have ever had. I got ribs and chicken...mac n chz and slaw. Food came out FAST. Ribs was like leftovers from yesterday. Steamed and mushy. Sauce was ok, pretty thin. Chicken was flabby and small. Mac n cheese was aight. Slaw was forgettable. Damn. 2 stars. read more

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I wanted to go here because I saw they had their own Wikipedia article and while Dreamland BBQ isn't from Montgomery specifically, it is from Alabama. I was happy to have this cute spot be my first meal on my trip to Montgomery. I tried the ribs with a side of cole slaw and fried okra and would say I found the fried okra to be a standout (so delicious, a good reminder to me I want more okra in my life). read more

Dreamland BBQ - Ribs with fried okra and coleslaw - Barbeque Near Me - Montgomery, Alabama

Had a nice lunch here. Good food. Good service. The waitstaff were wonderful. Shout out to Brigitte. We both had combo plates. The pulled pork, ribs, sausage, coleslaw, and okra. Everything was fresh. The bbq sauce is very tangy. The tea was good. They have multiple sizes of dessert. So I was able to take both puddings- banana and chocolate to try them out. Those were ok. read more

Dreamland BBQ - Combo plate - Barbeque Near Me - Montgomery, Alabama

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Goodness, gracious at this point dreamland barbecue is just showing off ! Talk about the fastest service I've ever had in a barbecue spot . This place strikes the perfect balance between quality food at a reasonable price with customer service that simply goes above and beyond. When I tell you that we were graded and treated like family it is a literal statement . It was the group's first time there, but we were welcomed and seated as if we were regulars. The place feels authentic and not like a random restaurant from super troopers with random things just thrown up on the wall either I would highly advise going with center cut ribs, which for a small price affords you more delicious fall off the bone rib meat. Their barbecue sauce was also so good that I opted for you to go container to enjoy what was left of the meal afterward. I opted for half a rack of ribs and came back later that week to take on the full rack; suffice at the end of that battle the Victor where the taste buds in the wallet. This feels like a great place to go during family time or if you have the authorization to go eat delicious food read more

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My BBQ PHD Research Project resumed today in Montgomery, and it was a real treat. My waitress Bridgett was a hoot and took great care of me! I had the 3 meat plate with ribs, pork and sausage - all were great. And the BBQ sauce was top notch. Fried okra was crunch and amazing; baked beans were decent but nothing special. Also had their Honey Porter and it was fantastic. All of that for under $25? Not only delicious but a great value- not typical in a BBQ joint. read more

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Came in with a group of 7 people while in town for the Selma Bridge Crossing anniversary. This was a short walk from our hotel so we were excited to be able to give a local Black owned restaurant our business while in town for the weekend. It's a typical casual bbq restaurant with a good beer list and a few wine options. It was right before close but we got great service and the waitress was flexible with us as a few of us changed our mind after ordering and she was able to stop our order before the kitchen begin to prepare it. With it being close to closing some of the meet wasn't as flavorful and tender, I assume because it had been slow cooked all day and was the left overs. People in the group loved the ribs. The portion sizes were great and a few had left overs. The okra appetizer was also a hit for the okra eaters in our group. Would definitely love to come back earlier in the day when the food is more fresh. read more

Dreamland BBQ - Sausage, pulled pork, fries, and baked beans - Barbeque Near Me - Montgomery, Alabama

Went for dinner on a Friday night. We had the best waitress. She was on her game all night. We never had to wait or ask for anything. The food was delicious and prepared perfectly. The sweet tea was excellent. I would highly recommend this restaurant. read more

I'd recommend the half chicken. I enjoyed it the most out of my plate. Service was timely and friendly.

Food: Alabama can do BBQ. Try their BBQ platter, the pork ribs were outstanding and they follow their original 60+ year recipe. The smoke sausage is made in-house, and the beef rib boneless tips were mouth watering good. Service: Attentive and prompt. Ask to sit in Pumpkin's section. Ambiance: has a roadhouse feel, and plenty of TVs to watch the games. read more

My wife and i are down in Bama for the week, so a lot of non home cooked meals is the name of the game! So far, this was the worst 'meal' we've had. Thank goodness it was cheap. The half rack had more cartilage and bones than edible meat. The cobb was pre-made and stored in the fridge. If i hadn't asked for extra bread I'd still be starving! The BBQ sauce definitely does not leave you wanting more. SKIP IT! read more

Dreamland BBQ - Not even edible. - Barbeque Near Me - Montgomery, Alabama

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Stopped by after a visit to the Legacy Museum. The place was busy and the vibe was fun -- lots of large groups, families, and folks at the bar. I was sat at the bar and given a menu. Waited. Waited. Waited. Several servers walked past me. I tried to waive them down. They ignored me. The bartender was on the phone. I waited. Waited. Waited. No acknowledgment. Finally, a person who seemed like a manager came over and coldly took my order. I waited some more. Then eventually got served food. It was fine. The food is fine. read more

Good (but not great) BBQ restaurant in Montgomery, AL. Ribs were tasty as was pulled pork sandwich and smoked chicken and sausages. Disappointed that there was No beef brisket on the menu. Service was good and ambience was decent. I've been to better (and much worse) BBQ restaurants in my life. This was serviceable. read more

They sent the wrong order. I ordered 2 rib tip dinners. They sent 2 pulled pork dinners. My receipt clearly states rib tips. They took no accountability, & did nothing to try & rectify their mistake. They stated i I could bring the dinners back. If I wanted to go out I would not have had the meals delivered. No customer service at all. read more

Dreamland BBQ - Pulled pork - Barbeque Near Me - Montgomery, Alabama

Yelp! After a hectic day, Bae decided he needed some Dreamland. Well the Biscuits are playing and there is zero parking for dining in. So of course, I run in to pick it up. Decor is amazing and everybody is friendly pointing me to the bar for carryout. We get back to the hotel and everything looks good, but y'all forgot my banana pudding. . Then, you gave me baked beans, I don't get baked beans here. It's good I got this sausage sandwich, it made up for all your little mishaps to me. Bae, not so much. He got rib tips. They were tough and undercooked with minimal sauce. He threw them away. Y'all already know, wait until you get back to what you know on the familiar restaurants. Always try something new when you are out of town. read more

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This restaurant is soooo cool!! They have a huge area like a beer brewery. I'm very new to drinking beer so the bartender recommended the original pale ale and it was sooooo good. I tried the ribs, boneless chicken, baked beans and the potato salad. Everything was on point!! 5 's!!! They also played some very nice R&B music so it was a beautiful vibe. The bartender was a young lady and she was extremely friendly and helpful. I will definitely be back before I go back overseas. This is a great hangout spot. read more

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Delicious fresh BBQ. I had the Smokehouse Salad with rib tips and the meat was pretty lean. I was impressed with the trimming. Also gluten free and the staff was helpful in taking care of my allergy. Will be back. Staff is very friendly! read more

Mac and cheese was not great - seemed like maybe it was boxed. Dry chicken. Sauce was good. Portion size was good. Service was good. Nice space - ambiance was ok. read more

Eat your dessert first. Get a cup of that banana pudding. It'll change your life. Or you can order the three meats two sides with the sweet tea and get the meat sleeps into a quarter into your meal. Came here after our first choice was closed for the evening. But man am I glad we made the drive. Really cozy atmosphere being operated by some of the nicest staff around. Everybody's always moving. The music was top tier and I think the way the waitresses engaged with you it felt like you went to their house. If the food portions are massive, and just because it was massive, doesn't mean they were lacking taste, essence or a flavor. This barbecue sauce should be poured on anything and everything. Get the jar to go. You won't regret it. Bunch of TVs sprinkled around for SEC football Saturdays and NFL Sundays when that happens or whatever other sport tickles your fancy. read more

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This place is a hidden gem! Staying at a nearby hotel and needed some dinner. The pictures do not do this place justice. We had great service and food. It's decorated with a fun lively nostalgic theme. We had the rib plate and the three meat combo. I love ribs that don't need the sauce. Excellent smoked flavor. The smoked sausage was also good and nicely charred. I'd also recommend the potato salad if you like a little kick and the baked bean were kinda regular to me. I think the serving sizes that you get for the price point is amazing but maybe that's because we've been eating in Atlanta. We did not get to try the banana pudding, but that looked really good and can't wait to go back to sample it. It was a packed Friday night crowd and when we got there, we were seated within five minutes our food came out and maybe 15 minutes. As we were leaving, there was a large party (12), and I can see how the wait times could grow considerably depending on the time you show up. read more

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I really wasn't impressed.....The ribs were really tough and hard to pull off the bone....the bark was tough and the meat on the bone was VERY chewy. The chicken was really dry so I think both meats were overlooked and overcooked...(it happens). Luckily they give you a side of sauce...and that helped to get it down. I enjoyed the potato salad and beans better than the meat. The ambience was cool. As far as service, it was ok. A lot of dirty tables and the bar was a wreck, and it was a good lunch crowd when I got there. But I noticed it took a long time for everything to get cleaned up even after it slowed down and everyone left. So for the name, history, and reputation Dreamland BBQ has had, it didn't hold up to my expectations of what it should be. Glad I gave it a shot but it won't happen again. Hope this helps in your food decision making! read more

Dreamland BBQ - 2 meat combo. Ribs, chicken, potato salad, and baked beans - Barbeque Near Me - Montgomery, Alabama

Their ribs were awful, no meat. I payed a $3 upcharge for the center cut and they looked exactly the same as the regular cut. Service was also very bad read more

Went for a late lunch. Took a while to decide what to order because it all sounded amazing! My colleague and I both ordered the 3 meat plate and loved it! If we're back in town for work, we'll stop in again! Adding it to the team must stop list. read more

Wow! This place is DELICIOUS!! All 4 us got ribs and they did not disappoint! We had 3 of the 4 sides (sorry, potato salad...maybe next time)...all were great. We were so full that we didn't get to the desserts, but our fantastic waitress, Bridgett, talked us into coming back later. Banana pudding and Chocolate pudding, see you in a few hours!!! Highly recommend this place. Great food, service, MUSIC, AND clean bathrooms, too!! read more

Dreamland BBQ - Front signage - Barbeque Near Me - Montgomery, Alabama

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Food was ok. Great for a quick lunch. They were out of chicken. The rib tip quesadilla was good. The Mac and cheese and the baked beans were just ok. No flavor and mushy. My drink was good. Lemonade and unsweetened tea. Server was nice and the restaurant was decorated well. Nice home town feeling. read more

Dreamland BBQ - Rib tip quesadilla - Barbeque Near Me - Montgomery, Alabama

We stopped in on our way to 30A. We loved it. The rib tip plate is sooo good. The bbq chicken wrap is also a great lighter options. My son liked his bbq chicken sandwich and the service was great. Thank you!!! read more

Dreamland BBQ - Barbeque Near Me - Montgomery, Alabama

We were road tripping from Atmore back to our native Atlanta and upon visiting one of our relatives, the college nostalgia (I attended the University of Alabama) took over me once seeing this location, so we decided to pop in. - All that to say, the Dreamland in Tuscaloosa felt far more welcoming and far more diverse than the one in Montgomery. We walked in. Weren't greeted. Meandered around for a while before finally settling down and ordering at the bar. - It was busy as we arrived around lunch so the bartender was a bit short with us regarding the take out menu, but the food itself was a little dry and lacked any real taste unless you drown it in the bbq sauce. The only saving grace was the banana pudding which was immaculate. - This is not the Dreamland bbq of my U Of A days but it is a barbecue spot and you don't find too many good of those anymore. read more

Dreamland BBQ - Barbeque Near Me - Montgomery, Alabama

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Great food great service!! Moved here from Chicago and found this gem!!! Very nice outside to watch sports while dining. Dreamland is tops in our book!! read more

We had a BIG group of 16 people and they were able to accommodate us! The AC is really cold inside so bring a jacket even if it is hot outside. Their food is really good and my favorite was the fried Okra (soooo good)!!! I love their decor and the bathrooms were clean. read more

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Great place for a large group. Food and service were on point. The kids love writing on the chalkboard wall. Highly recommend.

So much good bbq in B'ham that I forget about Dreamland sometimes. I was a UA grad that worked restaurants throughout college. We made food trades with Dreamland often. Usually the Northport location. I was desperate at the time to gain weight, so I would eat half a gallon of their banana pudding by myself. They've been around forever because the bbq is great. Ribs are the best, followed by the pulled pork and sausage. Sauce would be my favorite if it weren't for a certain little shack in Tuscaloosa. Love it. It's what I use at home. read more

Great BBQ and great prices. Took clients out here and I wanted to get a full Alabama BBQ experience. The ribs were to die for and the sweet tea was made perfectly. Had to nap after all that. read more

Pretty awesome ribs probably the best I ever had absolute great barbecue. What a wonderful experience it was and they have ice cold Miller highlife. Friendly fast and the best ribs I've had. read more

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I am not sure how this place does not have 5 stars across the board. Tub tips were to die for. The food was so flavorful and reasonably priced. That BBQ scent around the restaurant makes your mouth water. Servers were very attentive. I would definitely be back. I was in such a hurry to eat I didn't take any pictures. read more