Bang for your buck: 10/10 Quality: 10/10…read moreService: 10/10 Ambiance/Location: 10/10 Overall: 10/10

Those who know BBQ often say, "For best BBQ in Alabama, go to Big Bob's." It's not just the best,…read morebut also the inventor's of Alabama Style BBQ, which is particularly notable for the white sauce that's served here and was invented by Big Bob. Big Bob founded the spot back in 1925 and only recently passed away, giving the business to his children. The place is an institution of the state and is packed on weekends. Prices are from an era that's now long gone, making this not only incredible BBQ, but also a steal for the money. I mean, who sells a BBQ pork sandwich for under $5 in 2026? Many staff working here clearly have been around for a long, long time. So, one might ask, what should I get at Big Bob's? For starters, the chicken wings. Likely the best smoked wings to be had anywhere: just the right amount of smokey profile while being tender and juicy. True perfection in something that's hard to master. Next, one of the samplers is not a bad idea. Pulled pork is truly state of the art, winning many competitions around the South. Ribs are fall off the bone and delicious. Brisket is good, but a low fat version that might or might not be to someone's taste. Hand cut French fries and baked beans as a side, and finally, life is all set. Sure, if one gets more adventure, the ice box cakes are wonderful also, with the coconut varietal being a standout. Stop by, enjoy and leave with bragging rights for having tried something truly one of a kind.

The best barbecue ribs around . The ribs are to die for and also their potato salad is delicious…read more Friendly staff. The place loos clean

If you like the "smoky" taste of barbecue, this one's for you! The food isn't bad, it's just not my…read morepreference. I hate the taste of liquid smoke on barbecue. Purely personal preference.

Best darn brisket from Florence to Huntsville imho (you can ask for lean portions or the fatty…read moresection). I don't eat pork so can't comment on that.

Excellent service! Average bbq. The brisket was strongly, tough, and lacked smoke flavor. The…read morecaramel cake was the highlight of the meal.

Stuffed potatoes, lunch boxes all day $10, and delicious sweet tea, oh my!!! Y'all go get you a $10…read morelunch box!! Huge BBQ sandwich, potatoe salad, baked beans and yummy cookie of your choice!

We were driving through and saw a sign for Brunswick stew so I whipped a quick U. The drive-thru…read morewas packed. I ordered us two smoked turkey lunch boxes, which come with a soda. Since we were responsible road trippers with our water, I told the clerk that we didn't want the sodas. A back-and-forth ensued, her telling me the boxes come with sodas. I reiterated that we had water. She then said "well, it doesn't change the price." Apparently my not being a local, she thought I was seeking a discount, but I wasn't - I didn't want to waste something we weren't going to drink. That interaction aside, the sandwiches - in the top five meals this trip. Unfortunately, the soup was lukewarm (the plastic bowls perhaps?) The pecan pie was delicious. We regret not getting a couple more sandwiches for later.

Always great service and food. Very fast and feeds a lot of people in an insanely efficient way…read more This place is a staple for the manufacturing businesses in the area. The turkey is my go to and is some of the best in the area.

I'll keep it simple. These are the uncontested best wings you'll ever eat. Bar none, no discussion,…read moreno second guessing, the best wings that exist. Get them in bbq with some sides and you'll be as close to heaven as you'll get on this earth. All that with a clean restaurant and smiling staff. It's hard to beat!

Food was great. The pulled pork was excellent. They know what they are doing here. Ordered to go…read moreand it was ready when I walked in. Everyone greeted me and it just smelled like a great bbq place. And it definitely was. My one very very minor literally imperceptible complaint was the chips we got with the nachos. I just wasn't a fan, but the pulled pork and sauce was so good that it doesn't matter.

Needed a mid afternoon break, chose this spot.. Quick service, quiet atmosphere, food ugh' was ok…read morenot what I expected. It didnt have that barbecue (BBQ) taste that I was looking for, needing, but it kinda eased the stomach crave...

I work in Decatur somewhat seasonally and so whenever I'm up here I enjoy opportunities to try…read moretheir local restaurants. On my most recent visit about three weeks ago, Marlin's wound up being my choice for a quick lunch. This is a rather oddball restaurant. Located in a standalone building on the edge of a large parking lot, the vibe inside I'd say is closest to an American-Mexican restaurant (a la Rosie's, Buena Vista, etc - think vibrant murals, comfy booth seating, large, open spaces). It was a little dimly lit but clean. A friendly hostess got me a seat quickly. The menu continues the oddball vibe. There's literally something for everyone here, with American-Mexican favorites like fajitas and arroz con pollo, along with standard American fare like chicken tenders and pasta dishes, as well as slightly more upscale items like fish and steak. I saw on their website they claim, "We're not just one thing - and that's the point." Well, they've certainly nailed that mantra. My waiter was a pleasant fellow who worked diligently to ensure my meal and check arrived in a timely way. He got me a refill without me having to ask but didn't hover or make me feel like I was unwelcome or a chore. My meal came out quickly and I was in and out in ~30 minutes, which is a pretty good turn-around for a sitdown restaurant. Every table seems to get a complimentary basket of hush puppies as a welcome/starter item. Again, I'd say the vibe overall is closer on the Mexican side of restaurants, so one might expect chips and salsa...but despite this seeming oddity, I'll admit I enjoyed them. They were golden brown, slightly sweet and slightly savory, and came with a tasty dipping sauce. I ate several. They have a lunch menu with reasonable pricing following a typical pattern of entree + one side (dinner portions come with two sides). I was feeling unadventurous and wound up getting chicken tenders and fries, as I thought the tenders looked pretty good in a picture I'd seen on Yelp. I asked for some ranch to dip in. My food was fresh at least in terms of temperature - almost scaldingly so. I got a strong frozen-fried vibe from both fries and tenders, though. Less a crime with the fries, and these were salted nicely and not too greasy. The chicken was rather dry and stringy and the breading didn't really "crunch." They were ultimately unobjectionable, but reminiscent of maybe a McDonalds crispy chicken strip, which seems a little underwhelming from a full restaurant. The ranch was also not very good - not buttermilk, so not super creamy, kind of bottled salad dressing vibes. Ketchup or the residual sauce from the hush puppies was a better choice. Overall, not super wowed but not super let down either. Service was solid and the environment was comfortable. Since the menu is so large, I'd imagine there's something for everyone - and maybe a sleeper hit dish on there, too.

Food was good and people were friendly. Not very busy during peak Saturday evening hours. They did…read moreforget the queso and the salad with my wife's Pollo Loco plate. Had to remind server on each one. Small nuisance but no issue. My dinner fajita rice was kind of weak compared to previous lunch plate. No biggie, just no leftovers. We'll come back!

Food and drinks were good as always . I know Moe's is known for BBQ, but I really like the…read morecatfish. It's all ways crispy and the portion sizes are plenty. Can't go wrong

I've eaten here before and the food was good, but this time, they ran out of meat 2 hrs before…read moreclosing....what type of BBQ place does that?! Now, you could argue that that's a sign that it's that good....but I would counter that that's poor planning....management should know better. Big Bob Gibson gets my future business.

We received an order today that was not correct! I realize…read moreyou have a sign that says check your order before leaving,... I guess I forgot to check order......Perhaps someone can read orders better!!! Why should I HOLD up the drive thru by digging in bags and opening plates? Really...I mean ... a LG rib plate is LG for a reason... It not that difficult people.....paid for LG and received a small! READ ORDERS PLEASE!! THANK YOU

Always solid, plenty of space, somewhat friendly service, delicious food. We'll be back for sure…read more Definitely stop in you won't be disappointed

I love the turkey soooo much I ordered 2lb at Christmas it was a platter full of turkey slices with…read moreplenty of their "White Sauce

Ehhhh... I've had much better. I know this is an institution here in Alabama, but it was way less…read morethan what I expected. My slab of ribs was really fatty and the outer pieces of meat where a bit hard in texture, and to top it off the membrane was still attached to the back of the slab. Service was fast and efficient. I don't think I'm ever going back.