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    Jim 'N Nick's Bar-B-Q

    3.7 (214 reviews)
    Closed 11:00 am - 9:00 pm

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    Moderate noise
    Dogs allowed
    Good for kids

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    That's all the meat was was burnt or not done
    Sherry W.

    The meat was not good it was mostly fat . What was done was burnt and what wasn't burned was not done . I can't eat raw pork . I paid $17 for the sandwich and delivery. This was my 1st and last time ever to eat here

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    Ed V.

    I was there early (6:30) Friday evening. Food was very good. I had a Carolina (mustard) bbq sandwich with bbq beans and mac and cheese. I was seated quickly (they were not busy) and my order was taken within 90 seconds of me sitting down. Food came out quickly. Bbq sauce for sandwich is served on the side (which i prefer). Plenty of meat in the sandwich. Beans were good and the mac and cheese was great. The atmosphere seemed a bit chaotic but stuff was getting done. There were a lot of people picking up to go orders. it was getting busier when i left.

    Combo plate with jalapeño sausage and pulled pork
    Maddie S.

    The food is always delicious when my boyfriend and I go. Service is great. The cheddar muffins are to die for. Their onion rings are sooo yummy. Highly recommend this place!

    Pat M.

    Jim 'N Nick's is located a few blocks off the main Strip in Tuscaloosa and has a private parking lot. That's huge when trying to find a restaurant while moving your kid into school. Beyond that though, the BBQ was excellent here! Starting off with a beer and the cheese biscuits was a good way to go, especially with the temps around 100 outside. For an entree, I went with the pulled pork sandwich and a side of the Mac n cheese. There were 5 of us at dinner and everyone enjoyed their meals. The only issue on this night was that we were told that the "ordering system" wasn't working and it took quite a while for service. Outside of this hiccup, it was a fun time at a good barbecue joint!

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    Mike G.

    This is a top notch Barbecue spot that could easily be 5 stars overall. The staff and ambience is welcoming and friendly and the expectation was very high and we weren't disappointed! The muffins were amazing and unique, corn bread muffins with honey and cheddar cheese , amazing. It didn't sound like cheddar would work either this combination but it really gave them a great taste. The wings were absolutely some of the best I have ever eaten due to the honey mango sauce. They were large, tasty and really good ... a few were a little tough and I'll review the cooking process why I didn't give 5 stars. The sauces, I tried them all , were all definitely 5 star and some of the best I have ever tasted. The honey mango is amazing and my favorite, the white sauce was by far the best white sauce I have ever tasted , the honey mustard was delicious and the traditional barbecue sauce was also one of the best barbecue sauces I have ever tasted.The sides were also really top notch , the baked beans were my favorite followed by the corn. The French fries were also really good as were the cornmeal breaded onion rings. The baby back ribs were the meatiest I have never eaten . I loved the ribs but they weren't anywhere near the top of my list simply due to the way they cooked. I could tell they weren't smoked / cooked long enough at low temperature and probably cooked too quick at a higher temperature . The meat was a little dry and tough and I believe the cooking process is the reason , the wings were also a little dry and tough. If these ribs and wings were cooked on an outside smoker , with the quality of their sauces they would be world class 5 star.I would absolutely recommend this place and anything on the menu snd am looking forward to my next visit in August. Got a chain barbecue place this location is awesome!

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    Jim 'N Nicks is my go to BBQ place...and their vinegar sauce on the pork is to die for! Always great service, and just a cute little place!

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    Drive thru service continues to be awful. Missing sauces, items, and just all around sloppiness.

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    Always good scratch made food and great service. Never disappointed and by today's standards good value.

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    They advertise they close at 9:30 on Friday nights but won't let you dine in after 9:10 pm!

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    Nice atmosphere. Lots of seating. Corn biscuits very tasty. Chicken was so so. Like meat taken off a leg with no sauce.

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    Good, high-quality food and good, friendly service. Vibe is excellent. Would return here to eat again.

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