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    Ken's Hickory Pit BBQ

    4.1 (71 reviews)
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    Closed 5:30 am - 6:00 pm

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    Gabe P.

    Ken's is SO solid!! Great food & service every single time!!! This may be out of the way for some people but I highly recommend Ken's for some yummy food! I especially love the burger and fries from here. So fresh and tasty! This is a huge restaurant so dining in is comfortable. I recently placed a to go order but I do love the dining in experience. All of the staff are soooooo welcoming.

    Cute decor
    Kylah G.

    The service was amazing! 10 stars for service, but the food wasn't great to me. The BBQ ribs and chicken didn't taste smoked more like liquid smoke was poured on them before they were oven cooked? Sides were just okay. Everything was just okay. But they do a ton of business and lots of to-go orders so someone loves the food.

    Smoked sausage, eggs and grits.
    Tina R.

    Looks like a dive from the outside. I've driven past a few times and it's always packed. We finally stopped for breakfast today and the reviews are spot on. Super friendly staff. Affordable prices with large portions. I shared the smoked sausage, pork tenderloin and biscuits & gravy...so delicious! Can't wait to goo back for the BBQ. Found us a new favorite place to eat.

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    9 years ago

    Ate here recently and had pork plate. It was really bad as was mushy & greasy. Won't be back!

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    16 years ago

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    16 years ago

    Not much to look at...kinda of a hole in the wall but has some of the best BBQ around. The breakfast is outstanding.

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    15 years ago

    Oh MY Lahd, the breakfast here is great! The best biscuits and country ham in Birmingham.

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    14 years ago

    This is the best breakfast in town. No crepes or bellinis here though. Just great eggs, meat, grits, and biscuits.

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    14 years ago

    Ribs are fine; chicken with spicy sayse is better. Good bandanna pudding. Very friendly service.

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    8 years ago

    We love Kens breakfast! Biscuits are first rate and the service is amazing!!! They are fast and efficient.

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    11 years ago

    Love Kens. Super friendly, great food (especially breakfast), and a good price! Highly recommended.

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    10 years ago

    Horrible. Brunswick stew is the worse I have ever eaten. BBQ chicken had no favor, BBQ beans disgusting. Thank God for the fries.

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    10 years ago

    The barbecue is some of the Southampton finest and the place is full of southern hospitality! The barbecue nachos are to die for!

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    Saw's Soul Kitchen

    4.4
    (1.1k reviews)
    9.5 mi
    $$

    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

    Delicious pulled pork sandwich topped with cole slaw and pickles!…read more Fried pickles with a yummy white sauce. No ac but food was quick and we were able to get in and out. The gentleman bussing tables was very nice.

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    Onion rings, on pork, on greens, on grits!
    Onion rings, on pork, on greens, on grits!
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    2 Men and a Pig

    2 Men and a Pig

    4.7
    (6 reviews)
    15.9 mi

    Wow. It's amazing. Go get some. What more do you need to know?…read more We have been wanting to try this food truck for awhile as we have heard good things, but they are a little hard to find as they don't have a regular operating schedule as a food truck. Finally found them in a neighborhood market pop-up a couple of days ago...sweet! Ordered pork, ribs, and, of course, brisket. Also got their potato salad, cole slaw, and baked beans. They also added in some of their sausages for us to try as well. Here is a tip - if you want brisket, go early. I got the last of their brisket and the pop-up market was only halfway through! Took everything home and we had a FANTASTIC dinner. Everything, and I mean EVERYTHING, was good! It's crazy!! Party of 6 in our group and everyone loved it! Everyone had different favorites, but all agree everything was excellent. Going to have to hunt down that food truck again soon!

    Wow! Wow! Wow! 2 Men and a Pig leave all of the classic, sit down, over-priced traditional BBQ…read morerestaurants in the dusty past. 2 Men and a Pig's new take on BBQ dining brings their wonderful BBQ dishes and classic sides to you through their food truck or with catering. Tonight, my family and I tried the 2 Men and a Pig's food truck. There wasn't a bite left! We ordered the BBQ Nachos with Pork and my hubs ordered the BBQ Pork plate with Mac and Cheese. These two plates easily fed us- 2 adults, 1 teenager, and 1 little girl. So, I get we got an excellent value for our money. Portion sizes are generous and the prices are excellent! We will be back!!!

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    Pork spare ribs
    Who has burnt ends? 2 Men and a Pig has them and they are wonderful!

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    Eugene's

    Eugene's

    4.2
    (75 reviews)
    10.4 mi
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    The food was amazing. The I got the chicken sandwich combo, hot and blue cheese (comes with…read morecoleslaw, a sauce and pickles), but I took the pickles off. The establishment was well let, and chill. The service was fast and thr food was piping hot. I would reccomend this place if you are looking for a quick, filling, cheap place to eat.

    As a 75-year-oldy cowboy named Eugene, I spend most of my retirement touring America in my pickup…read moretruck with two goals: eat chicken and represent the Pepsi hat community with dignity. I have worn the same Pepsi hat to every restaurant, gas station, casino, gift shop, and livestock auction from Missouri to Montana. It's basically my formal wear. So naturally, when I saw a place called Eugene's, I nearly drove into the parking lot before I finished reading the sign. The young man taking my order immediately complimented my Pepsi hat. Folks, that bought more goodwill than any rewards program ever could. I told him I've worn this hat across 47 states and through three separate back injuries. He nodded like he understood the responsibility. I ordered the hot chicken. Now listen. I love chicken. I don't mean normal people love chicken. I mean if chicken ever ran for president, I'd volunteer for the campaign. This chicken was good. Real good. Crispy, juicy, enough heat to remind me I'm alive but not enough to make me start seeing old ex-boyfriends. The only reason this isn't 5 stars is because I built it up too much in my head. A restaurant named Eugene's serving chicken to a man named Eugene? That's a lot of pressure for one meal. Still, I cleaned my plate, adjusted my Pepsi hat, and rode off into the sunset like the gay cowboy God intended. Great job fellas.

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    Fried catfish with mac & cheese and fries

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    Eugene's Hot Chicken

    Eugene's Hot Chicken

    4.2
    (495 reviews)
    10.3 mi
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    I've been to Birmingham a few times and never explored their local food options and decided to…read morechange that. Eugene's has really good reviews so I made this my first stop. And good thing I did! I looked at the menu and honestly wanted to order everything cause it all sounds good. I don't eat much so I went with the two piece chicken tenders kids meal. The lady who took my order said they have a regular chicken tenders meal but I said I wanted the kids meal cause I don't eat a lot. She then said "It's the same amount of food." which, ok cool, but I don't think that should be said cause they can lose out on money. Just my opinion. And FYI, I very often get kids meals cause I really don't eat a lot. Not trying to save money or anything. The meal came with two chicken tenders, sauce, fries and a drink. Fries were good. Nothing to complain about. Those tenders tho.....YUM!!! So much flavor. And the ranch I got with it....yes! Not sure when I'll be in Birmingham again but I will 100% go back and try other items!

    A huge disappointment…read more I'd always imagined that fried chicken in the South was better than fried chicken in Omaha. Wrong! The fried chicken at Tracks and Surfside Club is way better than at Eugene's. The cole slaw is also better. My girlfriend is a native of Alabama and she was no fan either. She thought her chicken was tough. I got two different styles of beer and they were tasteless. I might as well ordered a Bud Light. And, of course, the music was way too loud.

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    Quarter Dark with Kickin' Collard Greens and Okra
    Quarter Dark with Kickin' Collard Greens and Okra
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    Kuntri Kitchen

    Kuntri Kitchen

    5.0
    (3 reviews)
    10.7 mi

    So, my friend and I love when they pull up to our job for lunch in downtown Birmingham! Food is…read moregreat every time! So when my mom told me that she wanted to throw my dad a surprise 70th birthday party and was looking to get some ribs and chicken catered, I knew that they would love their food as well. So we ordered four slabs of ribs and a full pan of smoked wings. EVERYONE at the party loved them! The Friday afternoon before the party that evening, I went to their brick and mortar location, and it is in such a great location! Very nice and the owner is great! He's nice and personable every single time we see him and very helpful. I would recommend him again and again. They also will deliver your catering over a certain dollar amount which is great! I'm not huge on pork anymore, but when I tell you, these ribs are so tender and so good! You will NOT be disappointed.

    Kuntri Kitchen food truck was set up outside St. Vincent's Birmingham today. The scent that hit my…read morenose was heavenly as I approached. A menu board sitting in front of the truck had their menu for today. They had BBQ pork sandwiches, pork plates, rib plates, bbq nachos, wings, roasted corn, bbq beans, pineapple lemonade, and more. The service here was fast and friendly. The prices are about what you would expect for bbq. I got the bbq pork sandwich for $9, the rib plate with two sides -roasted corn and beans- for $18, and a pineapple lemonade for $4. Two people for $36. The amount of food you get is very generous. The bbq pork sandwich was pretty basic, just pork and sauce, but it was huge. Pork and sauce poured over the bun to fill the biggest portion of the to go plate. The meat was tender and juicy and is somewhere between pulled and chopped. The bbq sauce isn't overly sweet and has a spicy kick. It's not a hot sauce but if you are sensitive to heat, you may want to choose something else. There is a bit of after burn. My mom couldn't eat it due to an extreme aversion to spice but I had it later for dinner and I enjoyed it very much. The real star for me was the rib plate. These ribs were huge, tender, and moist, with just enough bite to keep them from falling off the bone. They are rubbed with spices and you have the option of bbq sauce, which I got. Get plenty of napkins because you will need them. These are some of the best ribs I've had in a while. I wanted to suck the bones. My sides were roasted corn and baked beans. Both of these had a little kick of heat to them, so once again, if you can't stand spice look out. Both side items were delicious. Let's talk about the pineapple lemonade. When I saw it was $4, I almost skipped it, but am I ever glad I didn't! This lemonade is so refreshing, sweet, and smooth I could have happily finished off a gallon or more. It's very sweet and there is little tang. It was so worth it. If you see this truck, get over there quick, you don't want to miss out.

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    Bbq pork sandwich
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    Kuntri Kitchen

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