The BBQ is great. It's all in the sauce. Big Daddy brought quality food to Munford, and there is…read morestill barely a traffic light. The setting is perfect for BBQ.

The Burger Man with Best Burgers in America Association, and I was invited to score a burger for…read moreBig Daddy's BBQ in Munford, AL, and found a Top Burger in Small Town U.S.A. The Big Double All-American Classic Cheeseburger. The meat is hand-patted out, seasoned, and grilled to perfection. Fresh toppings to enhance their burger. I definitely recommend this BBQ restaurant for great food and great service.

The food. The food!! The fried okra is delicious along with their chicken legs chips. 10/10 can't…read morecomplain.

Great food, hot from the grill at a great price ! This will Not be our last visit. We purchased bbq…read morechicken plate with fries and corn nuggets, jumbo cheese burger plate& chicken finger plate. All was delicious down to the last morsel. This was our first visit. Five Stars from us!

Been going here from years. Knew previous owners well. It continues with same good food and…read moreservice. Love their scramble burgers. BBQ is outstanding always real moist Fish and chicken are excellent. Miss Wil and Joe but their legacy continues on with Joel Laird. 5 stars

We stopped here today for lunch and it was a great disappointment…read more The wait staff was great. The food is what was lacking. The scramble burger didn't have flavor neither did the coleslaw. The okra though was fried to perfection. The iced tea wasn't that sweet and was watery. The baked beans tasted like they came out of the can with some scrambled ground beef added. The greens tasted like they came out of the can too. We also had the bbq ribs which were okay.

Didn't have any BBQ. At all. He was only serving burgers. Don't know if it came on a bad day or…read morenot. So I got the popular Scramble Burger everyone was raving about. Literally it was a sloppy joe with sauce, slaw and little sauce. Meat quality was good, could be improved but it was salty. Service was average.

Best Burger in town and good service and the wings are delicious with good seasoning and the pork…read moresandwich is off the chain ... My favorite place... Everyone needs to try this place

Today, I had the pleasure of visiting Golden Rule BBQ & Grill, located at 2504 Crestwood Blvd in…read moreIrondale, Alabama. While I had initially planned to visit next Friday for a particular occasion, my desire for some exceptional BBQ led me there sooner. My family has been patrons of Golden Rule since the 1970s. This establishment has a rich history, having been in business since 1891, originally under the ownership of the Williams family and the Stones. In 1969, Golden Rule was acquired by Michael Matsos, a local restaurateur from Birmingham. Mr. Matsos commendably preserved the Williams' family recipes and the high standards of their outstanding BBQ. However, in 2022, Golden Rule was sold to Brian Kemp of Kemp's Kitchen, another local figure with several (now closed) establishments in the Birmingham area. Mr. Kemp acknowledged his limited knowledge of BBQ but pledged to maintain Golden Rule in its 131-year-old tradition. Upon my arrival, I noticed the spacious parking lot, which was not overly crowded, as it was after the usual churchgoers' rush. As I approached the entrance, I passed a window sign proudly proclaiming "Birmingham's Best BBQ." I observed several individuals within close proximity as I entered, and I noticed that no one offered a greeting, which was a minor detail. I then made my way to my preferred table, the one my father and I always shared when he would call and suggest meeting at Golden Rule. The traditional book-style menus have been replaced with a more streamlined placemat-style menu. This was not an issue, as I already knew what I wished to order. Anna, my server, provided exceptional service throughout my visit. She promptly took my drink order, ensured my tea glass remained full, and was attentive to all my needs, even while managing two tables each with eight guests. Anna did a truly wonderful job. As I waited, I reflected that this was typically a place where I wouldn't need to comment on the absence of the legendary Alabama BBQ figure, the picture of The Bear. Golden Rule has always been adorned with numerous framed sports moments and memorabilia from various state teams on its walls. However, upon looking up, I noticed they were no longer there. Approximately 95% of the sports pictures are gone. The walls are largely bare, and the remaining pictures appear to be hung without any particular arrangement, suggesting that the others were simply removed from around them. I have dined here several times since the sale to Mr. Kemp, but my research indicated that family members had come in to retrieve their pictures from the walls. The establishment now has a rather stark appearance. It would be beneficial to address this. Golden Rule offers a diverse selection of meat choices, including pork BBQ sandwiches, pulled pork plates, chicken, brisket, baby back ribs, and sausage. They also feature hamburger steak, chicken tenders, and on Fridays, catfish. Additionally, soup and salads are available. With a wide array of side dishes such as green beans, baked beans, corn on the cob, slaw, chips, and fries, you are sure to find something to your liking. Dessert options include pies, cake, and cookies. My order arrived on a metal tray, which is the traditional and appropriate way to serve BBQ. I selected the jumbo pulled pork plate with a double portion of fries (a preference of mine). It looked incredibly appetizing. I would advise bringing a hearty appetite if you choose the jumbo plate, as it is quite substantial. I immediately noticed a difference in the cooking process compared to previous occasions; the meat was noticeably less coarse and dry. Previously, I often needed a knife to cut the slices, but this time it was incredibly tender, practically falling off the fork, which was truly delightful. It was some of the finest barbecue I have ever tasted. When topped with their vinegar-based sauce, it becomes absolutely irresistible. The fries are clearly cut from real potatoes and are served in generous portions. Overall, the value offered by this barbecue restaurant is exceptional. A jumbo plate of meat, fries, and sweet tea for under $20 is an offer that is difficult to surpass. Despite some changes, Golden Rule remains one of the best barbecue establishments in the area. It comes highly recommended. 5/5 -Kevin

I had to update my review since I've return back here recently. Listen!!! Their brisket is some of…read morethe best I've ever tasted! I had the small sliced brisket plate with baked beans and coleslaw. The sides were good but the brisket was the star! It also came with an obnoxious piece of bbq bread. I didn't eat it at all. Trashed it , actually. I also had a banana pudding. I spent nearly $30 on this meal. The service was prompt and friendly. It didn't take long for me to get my to- go order. The ambiance is pretty casual and a traditional bbq restaurant feel. I can't stop thinking about the brisket! It's delicious & I highly recommend!

Never eaten here even though local, but remember seeing a lot of videos on local Facebook pages, no…read moresign to seat self that I seen but I did notice others didn't know has well . they have a daily menu - which i understand but kinda not happy about it, reminds me of when I on the road and eat at gas station restaurants just a daily meet and 2 . Without drink or taxes 10.99. Inside remind me of an old waffle king . I got hamburger steak , brown gravy with onions , fried okra and green tomatoes. With roll. Meal was quick to come out. They tasted like sweet onions, brown gravy was okay didn't stand out thinking with a pre made (or mix) has well has the okra since they was a lot of stem ends in my serving. Green Tomatoes are fried with cornmeal - waitress said they are made fresh to order. They was good, but with every else make wonder. Has I look around seen one customer eating what looks to be a burger with crinkle fries, which was not on my menu nor that I could see, outside has BBQ sandwich chips and tea $8.99. I also didn't see a kid menu. Also a customer asked for soup of the day it was vegetable or chili I did not see that either. Thinking they are an unknown items unless you a regular you don't know. Finish my meal put plate to side of table and keep folks because menu said Friday is blackberry cobbler - so figured staff bring it- since it has a space between it and the sides I figured it was included. When asked at checkout the cashier said it confusing with the spaces but it not included. Over all it a very confusing place for new customers with okay food (aleast what I had) i believe it a regular locals place to eat - if they know you on first name kind deal it probably better but I don't think I return.

Stopped in Buddy's BBQ for the first time. The hospitality was great. Living in texas over 20 years…read morei didn't want to be critical of the BBQ so I decided on the 2 whole catfish meal. This is something I'm familiar with since this is my hometown. The place was lively and I'm not sure if that was the normal pace of the service but I wish it had been a bit faster The sweet tea wa SWEET tea! I let some of my ice melt and ot was fine. The catfish was hot and seasoned just right. For the sides I had fried green tomatoes and potato salad. Neither was the best that I ever had but it wasn't bad at all. I'll support this spot again the next time I'm home. It seems to be thriving in a town with slowly dying small businesses. Hopefully it's still around.

They're known for their dry rub ribs and they did not disappoint. Flavorful alone and nice heat…read morewith the wet sauce. Hush puppies are perfect and the turnip greens were delicious, if a tad too salty.

Went there Thursday evening. Staff is super nice and was attentive. They have decent beers on tap…read more Food was ok. Is it the best? No. But it is good bbq. If in the area again I would definitely return . Oh and the staff should know what beers are on tap. Please don't serve different beers to the people Who ordered same beer. Place is bit tight but, ambiance works.

My wife and I drive past this place every day and spoke of trying them many times. We finally…read morestopped in and got food through the drive through. I got an order of wings and French fries while my wife got a shrimp po boy sandwich. To say we were pleased with our food would be a huge understatement. While our order was taken promptly and professionally and in a very friendly manner, it's the food with which we were so very pleased. Both of our meals were delicious and perfectly prepared. It was both pleasant and very surprising to get shrimp cooked properly as most people seriously overcook shrimp. The fries were well seasoned and perfectly cooked as well. The next time you are looking for good wings and so much more I recommend you take a look at the menu at BTJ Wings and try them out for lunch or dinner. I think you'll be pleased.

Had their food a few times, Cajun wings, Philly sandwich, shrimp poboy, if you get the poboy add…read morethe Cajun wing sauce to it, it's like spiced lobster butter, good stuff. They can get very busy especially later in the evening. It's a carry out business. No seating.