The barbecue sandwich was really really good. It has a nice amount of pork on the sandwich. It's one of my favorite barbecue restaurants in Birmingham. I also really like their coconut pie. I am not as much of a fan of their cookies. They are a little bit hard for me. I went through the drive-thru so didn't really experience much service, but she was nice. The drive-thru is kind of tight. read more

There is many full moon barbecues' in central Alabama but I have to say that the hoover location is by far the very best I have ever ate at.Tony and Cadie makes sure all food is prepared and served with 100% satisfaction!!! I have witnessed my self that each customer served is treated with the same respect and hospitality,not only by Tony and Cadie but by the whole staff.So if you or your whole family is ever in Hoover please do not hesitate to stop by and check them out!!!!!!!!!! read more

My wife and I eat at this Full Moon location about once per week. I usually have the ribs and they are very good. The sauce is sweet and tangy. But today I decided to have a Catfish Plate. It was quite good. The crust was like what you would get on chicken fried steak - peppery and crunchy. The catfish itself was perfectly cooked. I loved my potato salad, too! My wife always gets the same thing, so she must really like it. A "Big Baker" with pulled pork. Sorry, I'm the type who dives in to my delicious food instead of posing it for pictures. PS - Oh. We didn't have it today, but the carrot cake is amazing! read more

BBQ here is delicious. I always have the riblets, juicy and flavorful. I love these. Please try the smoked wings for a real treat with the Alabama white sauce. The folks are friendly and ready to serve you. read more

The time I had there with a mentor friend of mine was great. It is nice and calm inside and everything is cleaned nicely. The food was good as it had always been. The servers were not bad but there's no real wonderful vibe from them. Again though none of them are rude they just seem plain. read more

Full Moon BBQ - Bbq Bar-b-que Pork w/Corn On The Cob and Fried Green Tomatoes (3) - Barbeque Near Me - Hoover, Alabama

Cant beat the service or food! My tastebuds would agree! Every time I visit, the food is consistently delicious and the service makes you feel right at home. The hickory-smoked meats are packed with flavor, especially the ribs and pulled pork, and the sides taste like true Southern comfort--don't miss the chow-chow or baked beans. And of course, their famous Half Moon cookies are the perfect sweet ending. What really sets Full Moon apart is not just the food, but the friendly staff and welcoming atmosphere. It's the kind of place you can bring family, friends, or coworkers and know everyone will leave full and happy. Full Moon BBQ is hands down one of the best BBQ spots in Alabama--authentic, consistent, and always worth the trip! read more

I ordered $260 worth of food for an office and they gave me a hard time about asking for 10 plates and utensils. They also threw everything in the bag together without separating out each order. The mac & cheese had been sitting and was room temperature not hot and I picked up when they said the order was ready. Most of all I will not be using this location due to the service. read more

Full Moon BBQ - Threw together - Barbeque Near Me - Hoover, Alabama

Chicken baker was delicious packed with plenty of chicken. The brisket was a little dry. Service was great. I always enjoy stopping in here for a quick lunch. read more

Full Moon BBQ - Chicken Baker - Barbeque Near Me - Hoover, Alabama

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Full Moon in Hoover is a staple for me and my wife. I always like a burger and my wife goes for a loader Baker. At least once a month we'll order a pound of pork to go. That will give us 3-4 meals with some meal we'll freeze and use in some fried rice. Everyone at the Hoover location has been so friendly and helpful to us. read more

ONE STAR. Look at the pictures.. Catfish plate. I went between 6:30-7:00pm. First, the moment I cut the fish, yellow liquid came out of the fish. The crust slid right off!. I hate the gray slime line in some catfish. This was loaded with it. As the crust completely collapsed, I realized what happened. The fish was undercooked in the middle. The breading was raw underneath. My cornbread was cooked in 2022. It was fossilized. They tried to put butter on it. The texture was a dehydrated sponge. This is my WORST experience at Full Moon. I enjoy their chicken/ribs/cookies/pie. They're awesome. This was just terrible. read more

Full Moon BBQ - Undercooked Southern Fried Catfish (2 Trimmings) - Barbeque Near Me - Hoover, Alabama

For a quick bite, I placed a to-go order for a classic baked potato. I ordered the Loaded Baker with no bacon bits since I do not eat pork. The other toppings included butter, sour cream, cheddar cheese, and scallions. I believe this was the perfect amount of toppings, and overall, the taste was savory and satisfactory. The menu is extensive, with many other kinds of dishes available, ranging from ribs, wings, sandwiches, etc. The size of the potato was also pretty big so it was a filling meal. The service and ambiance were what a typical BBQ place would present with its more laid-back vibes. read more

Full Moon BBQ is a chain of barbecue restaurants that began in 1986 and has grown to seventeen locations spread throughout Alabama and they now even have a location in Mississippi (Madison, Mississippi to be exact). I have always expected a good meal when I see Full Moon BBQ's smiling moon logo and rarely have I been let down. Look, there definitely are better barbecue places out there, however, Full Moon BBQ is definitely a strong barbecue brand that definitely delivers some solid barbecue. Overall, I would definitely recommend this particular Full Moon BBQ. read more

So disappointed in how tiny my ribs were. One bite and they were gone! Wow! I ordered 3 bone rib sandwich and a side of fries and spent $12. I had to eat some of the bread , which I never do , to feel semi full. The fries were decent... kinda cold. Don't get me wrong , the ribs were tasty but just not enough for the price. read more

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This place has been here forever and will probably remain here for a long time to come. Big portions, good prices and quick friendly service can be expected. The also have a drive through which makes picking up your order a breeze. Everyone has a favorite bbq joint and that's a hot debate to try and step into, so I'll just say that the BBQ here is good and shouldn't disappoint. Not some dry stringy meat that relies on the sauce just to get by. The pork, and the brisket in my experience both come out juicy and delicious. I've never gotten a bad plate here. So if you're in the area and looking for BBQ don't think twice just go here and get what you need. read more

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Idk what's wrong with this location but it's the complete worse. The last 3 times I've been here there has been an issue. The last time they gave me a family side of dried and mushy baked beans. This time they decided to give me hard skinny dry ribs for $10. Definitely wasn't worth it, at this point I give up on this location because it's always mediocre and not worth the money. Highly disappointed. read more

Full Moon BBQ - Classic Rib Sandwich - Barbeque Near Me - Hoover, Alabama

I was just passing through Birmingham and had to stop in and try the classic rib dinner at Full Moon BBQ, $13.95 w/ 2 sides (Mac & Cheese, Deviled Eggs) The classic ribs were the largest ribs I have ever eaten, I could only eat 1 out of 4. Nice smoke flavor and a flavorful BBQ sauce. Yum yum! You order at the counter and the food is delivered to your table. Unlimited fresh brewed ice tea. Xana, the manager, was extremely friendly and accommodating. It has been a long time since I was treated this well at a BBQ restaurant. You have to try the homemade carrot cake, it's out of this world. This may be the "BEST LITTLE PORK HOUSE" in Alabama. read more

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We use the 280 location. We seldom eat inside, drive in mostly.We usually order the chicken plate. Chicken is cooked well and Full Moon bbq sauce is one of my favorites. The ribs are hit and miss, sometimes very good and other times tough and chewy. We like the baked beans and slaw sides. I would recommend to others. read more

I am giving Full Moon on Patton Creek four stars because it has consistently been my favorite BBQ place in Birmingham, but I almost gave them three because I have been a little disappointed lately. The problem is that their pork can be quite fatty. This hasn't been the case. My husband says it is the way they slice it, and I do order sliced rather than chopped, but it used to not be this way. Other than that, they are a great place. For example, even when there is a line, it goes quickly. They have a lot of people behind the counter so things are run well. Also if there is a problem, they will fix it. I have been amazed that with so many people going through this restaurant especially at lunchtime that it stays clean and that you don't have to worry about finding a clean table. Regarding the food, my husband and son swear by the ribs. I get the pork plate and love their cole slaw. Not a lot of restaurants in Birmingham make vinegar based cole slaw, and I'm not a mayonnaise fan, so thank you Full Moon! I also like their baked beans. Another thing I like about Full Moon is that they use a red sauce instead of a vinegar based sauce. Vinegar sauces are okay, but I prefer red. Also, their cookies are to die for; chocolate chip with half the cookie coated in chocolate. I will definitely be back, but I hope they will do something about their fatty pork! read more

Full Moon BBQ - Barbeque Near Me - Hoover, Alabama

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I never do reviews but I had to this time. DO NOT call in an order at this place. They never take your order down. I just left there to pick an order I called in and guess what? They didn't have it. Even though I called the right place. This is the second time this has happened. So don't call your order in you will have to go inside to place an order. You don't need to be open if you can't take a phone order.....Ridiculous!!! The customer service was horrible. No one said sorry for the inconvenience this has caused. No offer of a free drink or anything. The lady running the front was trying to get an attitude with me when they were the ones who @#$%^& up!! read more

For a Chain, it was great. Ribs not 'fall off the bone' which means overcooked. Slight tug on the meat with a good bark. Had a baked potato dish as well for a change. Couldn't finish it! Different side dishes like chow chow, deviled eggs and desserts. Super fast food delivery. Prices reasonable. read more

I stopped by Full Moon in Hoover for a moon dog. The staff were extremely friendly and patient. There was a line due to it being lunch time, but the wait wasn't too long. The moon dog is a hotdog with chow-chow and bbq sauce. It normally is delicious but all of the toppings were wiped off by the foil the hotdog is wrapped in. I would suggest using a recyclable container that will not cause the sauce to be rubbed off. There were no Covid restrictions, but everyone wore gloves and hair nets if necessary. Overall, I had a great experience and would visit again. read more

Full Moon BBQ - Moon Dog (hot dog with chow-chow and bbq sauce) - Barbeque Near Me - Hoover, Alabama

I waited over 15 mins for this tasteless burger with old lettuce. This was my 2nd bad experience at this location. Never again! read more

Full Moon BBQ - A tasteless burger with old lettuce - Barbeque Near Me - Hoover, Alabama

Guy working the counter today was incredibly nice and a delightful person. I really appreciate him offering me a free drink.

Ok so full moon has been around forever here in Birmingham- opened in 1986. While this may not be a legend like dreamland in Tuscaloosa... this is still a mighty fine bbq chain. We stopped by about 10 days ago. Had not been here in awhile and I noticed some menu changes mostly related to beer and wine additions. I ordered the chicken baker that is most assuredly the largest potato stuffed with the most food goodies I have ever seen. This will usually feed me for at least 3 meals. Sorry I forgot to take a pic but trust me that this thing is giant !!!! My daughter got the pork sandwich which is a good solid meat sandwich. The counter service is fast and efficient and they sling it to you within a few minutes. And those half moon cookies just can't be beat with the chocolate on one end and crunch on the other! read more

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Update Nothing has improved with this place. I ordered the chicken baker and when I got home and realized it was not even edible. A complete waste of ten bucks! The potato was hard as was the chicken. I will not be returning. Pulled in the drive through at 5:20 and ordered a big baker and a broccoli baker. I get to the window and the guy tells me after he swipes my card that broccoli takes 10-12 minutes to cook. At this point I have a serious attitude because he could have told me this at the speaker when I placed the order. Mind you it's 5:48 when I arrived at the window and now you want me to wait another 10-12 minutes. And in what world does it take 12 minutes to steam broccoli, especially using commercial equipment. I know to never order a broccoli baker or anything with broccoli here again. I just wanted to grab a quick bite and go home. I finally got my order at about 5:55. Okay so, maybe they deserved more than 1 star because the food was good, but if I'd known about the wait beforehand then I would have gone elsewhere. read more

Full Moon BBQ - Barbeque Near Me - Hoover, Alabama

When the food is good, it's really good. Chicken bones in pulled chicken are a choking hazard though, and if you order through a delivery service (especially DD), some items are marked up $7+ than picking up directly from the restaurant. The wings in particular are priced more than double in app. So if you get their food, pick it up yourself and make sure to eat carefully so that you don't choke on stray bones. read more

Always good bbq. My husband loves the sliced pork sandwich. I was a little disappointed this trip because my chicken had some bones and gristle in it. Otherwise, a good meal. read more

I know it sucks to work in the food world sometimes but have some respect for customers who are paying your wages. Walk in at 7:30pm when their listed close time is 8:30 and instantly met with eye rolls. The place is empty and chairs turned in and floors mopped, so I ask if they are still open and again get eye rolls and a "yeah I guess". I am so sorry I was offering money for food, let me please take it elsewhere. read more

Searched for wings, and this placed popped up. Decided to give it a try. What a huge mistake. I'm a huge fan of wings. I've tried more than a few places here in Birmingham. Wife wanted a burger so decided to go with this place. I ordered 10 Buffalo smoked wings... okay to start it off. The wings are 20 dollars. TWENTY DOLLARS FOR TEN WINGS. I thought okay well damn. They must be really good. NEGATIVE. EXTREMELY DRIED. Even with the wing sauce, and ranch. Terrible. Worst wings I've ever tried, and most expensive. 0/10. To make matters even worse. The BIG MENU says the price of the wings were 14.50 The little paper size menu that I didn't even know about until I asked why my wings were over priced.. is located by the register. I was never told how much the wings were or that the prices on the menu have changed. I also ordered a bbq pork sandwich. It was okay! Flavors are there. 7/10. But if you want to try wings. Please do NOT come here. read more

Won't be coming here again I don't think. The girl that took our order was everything but nice. They acted like I was begging for gold when I ask for extra honey mustard. The worst thing is I killed a roach bug crawling behind me. It's not the cleanest full moon ever. I would rather and will always go to the one in Trussville. This one seems to have really gone down. The food wasn't good , everyone got a barbecue salad but me. I got grilled chicken fingers. The food were full of grease, just not a good experience at all. On the bright side there cake looked amazing. read more

Full Moon BBQ - Barbeque Near Me - Hoover, Alabama

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Went at about 11:30 this morning. Typically pretty crowded at this time, however plenty of seats available today. I ordered the pig on a salad with a few customizations with a large sweet tea (best sweet tea you can get anywhere!!). My food was at the table in about five minutes and accurate as ordered. The pork was very good with very little fat. The salad was very fresh with no browning or wilting. On previous visits I have had a variety of the baked potatoes, pork sandwiches, and ribs. Good sides to compliment your order (onion rings are some of the best around) Would recommend for your BBQ or sweet tea fix. read more

Great baby back ribs!!Try them with slaw and onion rings. We sometimes use "take out" like tonight.

Wow Legit BBQ This place is so good The staff was so friendly The food Top notch The sauce i love it read more

We ordered the Whole Slab of Classic Ribs from the "Value Meals To Go!" menu. A full slab of pork ribs, sauce, two pint sides, bread, and cookies for 30.99. The ribs were ok. They were full sized spare ribs with a seasoning rub. The ribs are grilled/smoked on the pit that you can see from the counter when you place your order. Our ribs were heavily charred, and the smaller ribs were quite over cooked. The sauce was good, sweet and tangy, but not too tangy. The fresh white bread slices were soft and fresh, and did a great job of soaking up the sauce. For our sides we chose the baked beans and collard greens. The beans were good, not too sweet, and small smokey peices of pork were used for seasoning. I thought the collard green were very good. They were cooked just right and had a good flavor. I did not need any vinegar-pepper sauce to enhance. We also ordered a side of the chow-chow, and we thought it was very good. Chow-chow is a spicy relish and boy was it spicy. Very unique, and I would recommend everyone try it. The half moon cookies were pretty good. Pecans and chocolate chip cookie dipped in chocolate. The restauraunt was crowded and we did have to wait about 20 minutes for our order. They did a good job of packing everything to-go. I would recommend calling ahead if you are ordering a to-go. Overall I thought it was a good meal and a good value. read more

Full Moon BBQ - Ribs! - Barbeque Near Me - Hoover, Alabama

Went to Full Moon to celebrate my mother-in-law's birthday. Everyone enjoyed their meals and pie and the manager, when he found out it was my mother-in-law's bday, brought her a container of the Full Moon cookies. That was unexpected and very much appreciated as a special gift. They also cut up a a pie into 7 slices and put on plates for our family, which the manager personally delivered to our table. They were very attentive to their customers. My only critique would be the brisket had way too much fat in it. I couldn't eat it, but my husband said it was good the next day for leftovers though he agreed there was quite a bit of fat. The shredded pork was good, but a little dry. We would not hesitate to go back though. read more

We've been going here for the past few years and most of the time the food and service is good. This trip the BarBQue pork salad wasn't very good. The meat has a good bit of fat and hard pieces in it. We will try it again soon read more

Full Moon BBQ - Barbeque Near Me - Hoover, Alabama

It was not a good experience. The baked potato was partially cooked and the baked beans were not good.

Not so good service my order was wrong I went through the drive-through and it took me 20 minutes to get my order.

Been here a few times already and finally getting around to writing a review. We ate on a Friday evening. It was busy as usual because they have many people who use the drive thru as well as phone in orders to pickup. Located on corner of Patton Chapel and 31, this Full Moon location is always busy and have a loyal following. Their interior is nicely decorated with booths, tables, large screen tvs and sports memorabilia everywhere. The owners have many framed photos with famous sport celebrities as well as autographed photos. You place your order at the counter, get your drinks, find a table and they'll bring your food to you. There are employees that regularly patrol the dining area in case you need something. Sarah ordered the child's plate BBQ sandwich with corn on the cob. The sandwich was Yuge! but it needed more sauce. They might leave off a lot of sauce in case kids don't like it, but who doesn't like bbq sauce?!? :) It comes with one of the famous half moon cookies... Yummmmm. Tammy ordered the brisket salad with Greek dressing. She reported that it was good especially the dressing which was nice and tangy. She said her brisket was ok. Matthew ordered the rib plate. It comes with a healthy portion of 4 large ribs smothered in their sauce. I thought their ribs tasted good, but it wasn't falling off bone good if you know what I mean. In fact, one of the ribs had a good bit of cartilage and the meat wasn't that tender. The mac and cheese was ok, but the collard greens was better. I tried the Soup and Salad. I tried the house salad with ranch. They give you a large portion of greens with a few slices of cucumber, tomatoes and plenty of cheese. Their ranch dressing is homemade and delicious. However I was unimpressed with their Brunswick stew. It has pieces of brisket, beans and some other veggies which I couldn't figure out in a dark soup base. I didn't really care for the taste and wish I would've ordered the chilli instead. It also arrived tempered to almost cold. I brought it back to the counter and asked them to nuke it for me for a minute. We will return here again. It's not the best bbq I've ever had, but they make a decent bbq. They have a good variety of items on their menu and good customer service. read more

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Best in town is the location on Hwy 31, I know there are several locations but every time I come to town I usually will go to the location closest to me just to see if they have gotten any better. The next visit is to Hwy31 that's just how it is, they always have all the sides desserts and BBQ that you would ever want, melt in your mouth tender everything is well seasoned you just can't get enough. So I think next time I am in town I'll just go to the Full Moon on Hwy31 read more