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    Full Moon BBQ

    3.1 (89 reviews)
    ModerateBarbeque, Southern
    Closed 10:30 am - 8:30 pm

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    Rick N.

    I'm not sure if it's because I stopped in at night, but the staff was friendly. The lady at the register was patient with me while i tried deciding what to get. She even suggested my two sides: creamy mad n cheese and baked beans. The lady that brought me my food made sure i had everything, and one of the gentlemen bussing tables checked in with me. The place was clean, and i could see the pride in the state universities decorating the walls. The food came out hot. The portions are crazy here. The pulled pork was tasty, but the smoke flavor was on the wall side. The bbq sauce was delicious. The sweetness didn't overpower the vinegar and vice versa. The Mac n cheese was creamy and hot. The baked beans were good but a little thicker than I'm used to and a little to sweet for me. Overall, my experience was great!

    Sadie W.

    Love the food here but the customer service I experienced last night was horrible!! I was going to go to the drive thru but I saw the line was long and decided to go in. I walk in and no customers are in line so I head straight to the register. There are 2 teenagers behind the counter and I'm just standing.....looking around....waiting... The girl behind the register tells "hey you got a customer". I turn around and there's a young man walking behind me and he yells out "nah I'm going to the bathroom". By now I'm like did he just yell that out?? Still looking around at who's going to take my order and the 2 teenagers are still behind the counter goofing off. Finally the young man decides to take my order. By now I'm just ready to go because I was so annoyed. As I'm placing my order the young girl is telling him what to do. I'm thinking to myself instead of goofing off you could've been taking my order. I ordered the large bbq chicken sandwich with extra pickles. While I'm waiting the young girl gets behind the young man and starts dancing up on him with her tongue out. I wanted to ask for a refund so bad but decide not to. I understand teenagers need jobs but in that same instance, they need to know how to act at their jobs. I really do like the food here but I probably won't be back because the lack of customer service.

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    James F.

    Full Moon is part one of our road trip adventures in trying BBQ styles from other states. What really started this was my buddy had never heard of Alabama "White Sauce". I'm a native Texan and have judged BBQ competitions in the past. Full Moon has accolades from Huffington Post and Ebony Magazine claiming top 10 BBQ in the US; even says it right there on your drink cup! WOW, and no, no, and no. First up is the St. Louis style Ribs; my personal favorite actually. Ribs were nice but perhaps slightly undercooked. You look for that perfect tear off the bone; versus an overcooked rib where the meat just falls off at touch. It was close to perfection; more than most places can muster these days. Thinking back, I may have had Alabama White once in the past. FM's Chicken paired gloriously with the sauce. Adjacent diner described it as a thicker more subtle ranch with a mayo like consistency. Onto the Pulled Pork which was dry as sandpaper. Dipping it in the BBQ sauce helped somewhat but it was a fail for the $11 I spent on 1/2lb. I always write who judges a BBQ restaurant by sides; in this case it helped them get to a three star rating for this visit. Deviled Eggs as an actual side instead of an appetizer upcharge was brilliant. Other sides like Collards, Mac N Cheese, Onion Rings, and Baked Beans rounded out solid dishes. Onto the "famous" Cookies; they weren't that good either. Seems like they had been made the day before; too crisp and tough. We bought a bag of 6 (?) to share and we threw the rest away.

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    Samuel P.

    After trying Full Moon several time, I came to a conclusion that I'm a picky eater when it comes to eating bbq. It seems like there ribs don't have any type of flavor or seasoning in my opinion. There bbq sauce is more thin than thick which I'm a custom to having. I do appreciate them having good side items like there collard greens and they have some delicious key lime pie. Customer service is always pleasant every time I'm here, but I will be trying a different food item the next go around.

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    John G.

    Great tasting ribs. Well cooked, nice bite. Baked beans were sweet. Fried okra was perfect.

    I love this place, but way too often they screw up an order, which really screws up a take out order. I live 20 minutes away and one person is missing their order or it they screw up an order. Tonight I ordered a Loaded Baker. It was far from loaded and was not even 1/2 way cooked. Disappointing.

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    Excellent food as always you can never go wrong at full moon Trussville. Love the squash casserole and love me tenders.

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    Excellent food and service. The people who work here know how to treat customers and ensure that they return.

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    Unacceptable. Ordered take out on 4 different occasions.....Received incomplete plates(missing chicken) twice.

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    Food is great. But the order process is chaos. You have to stand in line forever and the staff are running all over each other.

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    My first time at Gabriella's was recently. This place gets really busy..... fast! When I arrived,…read more there were about 2 ppl already present and ordering at the hot bar. It's kind of hard to tell what all the food options are, so I had to ask what some stuff was. I managed to get a meat and 2 instead of a meat and 5! There were quite a few veggie options that looked amazingly delicious! I do not recommend coming here hungry or hangry. Ok, sooo I love meat loaf so naturally that's what I got. I also got collards and cornbread dressing & yes they had cranberry sauce. Everything was good tasting. The meatloaf was a little sweet to my taste so I probably wouldn't order it again. The veggies were not over seasoned or overcooked. I will definitely comeback here bc there is still just so much I wanna try. The staff is nice and took care of the crowd. I even witnessed them give a person in need food, as they were about to dig in the restaurant's garbage can outside for scraps. Made me count my blessings.. all of them! There is street parking only. I didn't have any issues parking on a Sunday afternoon. The inside of this restaurant is not big but I was comfortable dining in.

    Good southern food on a Sunday afternoon while visiting. Couldn't tell from the Yelp pictures but…read moreit's a really small restaurant with food displayed buffet style behind the clear partition that they serve you in a container. Only about 3 people at a time can hold inside before it's starts getting crowded. It stay pretty busy. Options are 1 meat with two sides or 2 meats with three sides combination. A la cart is available as well. They have ice tea or lemonade drinks in a cup that they also serve you. Lemonade was good. There's a very small counter to pay after you order. Fry chicken is tasty with perfect crisp. Collard greens were seasoned well and perfect texture. Yams (my favorite) was perfect - flavorful, not too sweet and firm but not hard. Both of us thought the Black eyed peas looked really good but taste bland. I would have preferred it without the Okra. I didn't see that when I ordered. One in our group commented the meat loaf was good. The dressing was really good too - well seasoned and tasty. After paying there's a dining area for self seating. It serves the purpose to sit and eat but definitely could use sprucing up along with the restrooms. Please seriously consider! It would make the experience much more pleasant to enjoy their delicious food. I took off two stars for that reason and yes it's that unpleasant as the tables/chairs are also too clustered together. The chairs don't fit around the table properly. Overall good southern food at a reasonable price and recommended. Skip dining in if you don't have too. Just my two cents.

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    4.4
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    I have had this bookmarked forever. Not sure how or why I did, but I sure am glad that I did!!…read more It's an old school hole in the wall kind of place. These are my favorite kind of places in the world. From the moment I walked up and saw the big piles of wood outside I knew I was probably going to like this place. We had an amazing meal here. Every single bite was good. I ate myself damn near sick! I cannot wait to come back!! The day we were there the bartender was waiting on the whole place himself with just someone helping him run food and clear tables. We only had an hour before we had to be at an appointment, so when we sat down at the bar I got concerned that we would not have time to eat here. He was busy. He seemed behind. Thank goodness I was wrong. Once he finally got to us we were decided on our meals. He took our order on his little handheld register thing, grabbed our tasty beverages, and poof, off he went. C had the pulled chicken sandwich with deviled eggs and I had pulled pork, smoked chicken thighs, beans, and a giant pile of pork rinds. Holy shit it was good!!! I didn't pay attention to the fact that my thighs had AL white sauce on them until well after I had ordered. Had I know that, I would not have ordered them. I despise all things that have anything to do with mayonnaise. But.... Had I known, I would have never known. I fucking loved it! I could have eaten 10 of them. There were hands down the best smoked chicken that I have ever had. The pork was bad ass too! I dare say perfect. Beans were great, and the pork rinds side was massive and still warm from the fryer with a killer seasoning on them. There are not enough adjectives to describe this food. I am in love. I cannot wait to get some more of those damn chicken thighs!! '26 - 68

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    Onion rings, on pork, on greens, on grits!
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    Yo' Mama's

    4.7
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    13.6 mi
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    The menu had a good variety of options including fish, hamburgers, chicken, and more, though I…read moredidn't notice any salad options available. Parking is primarily street parking in the area, but there is also a public parking deck nearby. I'm unsure what the current cost is for the deck, but it's worth knowing if you're visiting during a busier time. I ordered the fish tacos with black beans and chose the cheese grits as my second side. Everything tasted fresh and had lots of flavor. The real star of the meal, though, was the sweet potato cake. It was incredibly moist and delicious. Honestly, I could've eaten four of them without shame or hesitation. My colleagues ordered burgers and fries. They both really enjoyed their burgers, but neither cared much for the fries. They had also requested a couple additional items after the food arrived, but those items never made it to the table. The decor is bright and fun, though it didn't quite seem to match the style of food being served. Just my personal observation. They also have a robot that helps deliver the food alongside the servers, which felt a little unexpected for the casual atmosphere and southern comfort food vibe. They were fairly busy since it was lunchtime on a Friday, but the wait really wasn't bad at all. Would I go back? Yes. Was it my absolute favorite? No. But there were definitely things I enjoyed, especially that sweet potato cake that nearly made me consider ordering dessert first next time.

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    Paramount - Downtown Birmingham

    4.3
    (477 reviews)
    13.7 mi
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    We sat at the bar. Nice selection of beers. We had the three hander and my wife had a gourmet hot…read moredog called West Virginia. The food was perfectly prepared and surprised us how good. The bar was very busy but the bartender was very attentive. Great service. The ambiance was perfect for a corner bar downtown.

    I wanted to love this place SO BAD!! There's an attached arcade!!…read moreAnd the staff was SO NICE and friendly and helpful and I loved the industrial, creative decor. But we'd spent the day at McWane Center and we were starving so we were there to EAT! The food looked gorgeous but it tasted very meh. The onion rings had too much breading on them, which I didn't think was possible, but here we are. The part of the breading next to the onion was mushy so that threw off the texture of the whole thing too. The burger was very much like a Whataburger. Even the lettuce smelled the same. I got The Standard and the bun of the burger was a little mushy (similar to Whataburger) and there was not much meat. For an $11 burger, I'm expecting more than a Whataburger. My middle kid likes everything on her burger and isn't picky at all and the loaded kid burger looked impressive but it was about the same as mine. Not awful, but not very good either. Very close to the same amount of meat. She's the queen of the Clean Plate Club and she only ate half. The fries were good but a somewhat too salty, the dip that came with the onion rings was excellent and we ended up using it for the fries. We had 2 adults and 3 kids and our meal was $63 before tip for 5 waters, 2 adult burgers, 2 kid burgers, a kid grilled cheese, and a basket of fries and onion rings (I thought I was ordering a "side" of fries, not realizing I actually ordered a basket and it was a lot of fries and onion rings). We don't mind spending money on good food, but the prices here don't align with what you get. No one was more disappointed than me, I've been wanting to eat here for FOREVER!!!

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    I rarely eat the impossible burger but it was so darn good!
    I rarely eat the impossible burger but it was so darn good!
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    Ted's Restaurant

    4.3
    (135 reviews)
    14.5 mi
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    Hello! Ted's has been here a long time and an excellent stop for a Saturday Brunch after Peppers…read moreplace market! The owner Tasco is a "hoot". We love to hear his stories if he has time. Tell him Greg sent you! I got the "My Son We to California" omelet! Everything was fresh! The Avacodo and tomatoes was amazing! The grits they prepare in Greek style is to die for! Perfectly cook and creamy! Not dry or runny! Next was "Create Your Own Grit Bowl"! Bacon, tomatoes, feta cheese, and more fresh ingredients!! Next was Chicken and Waffles! So good! I bought 2 coffee mugs that are green with Ted's in them for my home it was so good! Here is a Greek style to this little gem and I would HIGHLY recommend a stop on a Saturday Brunch. They are open until 2pm. This was my 3rd stop and my favorite on Saturday after market! Enjoy! 10% off if you pay with cash! Taso if you are reading this big Kudos Sir!!!

    My folks and I made a run down to Birmingham to catch the tail end of the French Moderns exhibit at…read morethe BMA. Ted's was our pick for lunch! We arrived fairly early, shortly after opening, but the place was already bustling and the hot bar was full of yummy-looking and smelling food. It has a pleasant, sort of old-timey feel, which makes sense given it's been open since the 70s. This is a "Greek and three," fairly common in Bham, so they offer country cooking favorites like fried chicken in addition to Greek foods like souvlaki. You order as you move through the line in front of the hot bar. The food is protected from guests by glass so it doesn't feel as icky as a buffet does (to me, at least). The folks working the hot bar were pleasant and working diligently. There was one waitress who was suuuuper bossy and a little short with me (she really didn't want me to stand still and look at a paper menu, apparently), but she eventually warmed to us after my dad chatted her up while she was getting our drinks. I ordered fried chicken with yams and fried okra. My mom also got fried chicken, hers with mashed potatoes and cabbage. My dad tried the baked Greek chicken with green beans and macaroni and cheese. I snagged a roll and a sweet tea to drink. The tea was refreshing and not overly sweet. The food was overwhelmingly quite solid. My fried chicken breast wasn't ready when I ordered it so I had to wait a while for it to be prepared, but on the bright side it arrived piping hot and super crispy. It was great fried chicken, clearly brined and flavorful throughout, not just on the crunchy batter. The yams were nicely spiced and not overly soft. The fried okra was a delight as well, crispy and plentiful. The roll was average, but nbd. My parents were also quite happy with their meals. My mom RAVED about the cabbage and ate all her mashed potatoes and gravy. The macaroni and cheese was outstanding (I wish I'd gotten three sides and it been my third). The Greek chicken was succulent and light. The only so-so item was the green beans, and even those were decent. Definitely worth a visit if you're in Birmingham! One of the better meat and twos/threes I've had in a while.

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    Just a few weeks earlier, Ted's celebrated its 50th anniversary. Today's decor would not be out of place back then.
    Just a few weeks earlier, Ted's celebrated its 50th anniversary. Today's decor would not be out of place back then.
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    Cafeteria serving line just as the place opens for the day. The steam table features several meats and about a dozen sides on any given day.

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    Cafeteria serving line just as the place opens for the day. The steam table features several meats and about a dozen sides on any given day.

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