We came here on a Sunday for a late lunch / early dinner. The hostess was friendly and got us…read moreseated immediately in a nice little booth in the corner. Our server, Morgan was fantastic! She did a really nice job of making sure we had drink refills, sauces, extra napkins, etc. She provided us with great service throughout our visit I was blown away by how swiftly our meals came out! I typically do not default to ordering chicken tenders but I love theirs at JNN! So crispy on the outside and tender. I also had collard greens as my side; they were seasoned and well prepared. I added a little pepper sauce ( I'm southern). Oh and I can't forget about those warm , beautiful cheddar muffins - Whew! My guest had a pork plate with fries and onion rings. They enjoyed their meal as well. JNN is definitely a good go to family friendly restaurant that offers nice food options. The inside was clean but the floor was a little slippery. They also have a nice sized patio with TVs. This was my first time here at this location and the experience exceeded my expectations!

Jim 'N Nick's has that welcoming, Southern barbecue vibe the moment you walk in. Service is…read morefriendly and quick, even during the lunch rush. Of course, the meal kicked off with their famous cheese biscuits--warm, cheesy, and impossible to stop eating. I went with the barbecue chicken as my entrée, and it hit the mark--smoky, tender, and paired perfectly with the sauces on the table. My colleague ordered the chicken barbecue salad, which came out fresh, generous in portion, and topped with a good amount of pulled chicken. Both plates left us satisfied without being overdone. The sides were on point too--the baked beans had that deep, slow-cooked flavor, and the cole slaw added a crisp, refreshing crunch to balance the meal. And our server, Paige, was friendly, helpful and made the experience complete. Jim 'N Nick's is consistently solid and remains one of the more dependable barbecue spots in Birmingham.

So good I almost shed a tear The fries were weirdly good…read morefor bbq place The sauces were GOOOOOOOOOOOODDDDD Service was good Ambience good I loved it so much I want to eat it six hundred more times

I really enjoy coming to creekside bbq! So do many others, as this spot is voted one of the top…read moreplaces to eat by bham yelp. I had a late lunch here recently on a Friday. It wasn't crowded initially but the crowd later picked up. The staff is ALWAYS quite friendly here as well as accommodating. I wasn't in the mood for bbq so I had the smash burger instead. OMg!!!! This burger is sooooo good - every bite was a flavor punch to my tastebuds!!! I love that they use wickles pickles on the burger. AMAZING!!! The fries were hot & seasoned to perfection. Dining in was a bit of a challenge since there were a few flies that made their way inside. I absolutely cannot stand flies sooooooooooooooo that was the only thing that made this visit a little less enjoyable. Everything else was great!

Best BBQ salad! I got turkey with ranch. Ranch was homemade and the deviled eggs served with it was…read moredelicious as well. Highly recommend!

This might seem a bit odd if you don't have a person in your family who MUST eat gluten free, but…read moremy wife nearly cried when she was able to order the Sweet Tea "FRIED" chicken. She hasn't had fried chicken in years, and this was a pleasant surprise. Everything we tried there was excellent! If we lived in the area this would be a regular stop.

Hands down the best Que I've found since moving here in 2019. Great burgers and the homemade pork…read morerinds are a must

Affordable and quick service. Overall the food was good but BBQ is one of those foods that needs to…read morehit and this was just ok. Not my absolute favorite but not bad, everyone's taste and opinion on bbq is different. The sauce I will say was spectacular and made it pull together. Sides were also good but when you have so many options around town you start to compare.

The barbecue sandwich was really really good. It has a nice amount of pork on the sandwich. It's…read moreone 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.

There is many full moon barbecues' in central Alabama but I have to say that the hoover location is…read moreby 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!!!!!!!!!!

A busy Sunday afternoon, a steady line of customers. Made our order and found a seat outside. We…read morelove outdoors if the weather permits. Brisket plate with slaw and potato salad. Smoked 1/4 Chicken with slaw and Hoe cake. We should have both skipped the slaw, waterly thin & sweet. Fried Hoecake ok. Tater salad good as was the brisket and chicken. Service was spotty. The noise was over the top, music too loud for any conversation, inside was worse with a room full of people. All the glass makes the acoustics hard for hearing anything but noise and not so good music. Good BBQ, the Atmosphere good be much better.

Had lunch today at Martin's BBQ Joint located at 3029 Pump House Road in Vestavia Hills, Alabama…read more It's actually in the Cahaba Heights area off of Highway 280. You order at the counter, which can be a little hectic for a first-timer. Luckily for me, I knew what I wanted and quickly found it on the big menu on the wall beside me. I later noticed that people were looking at handheld menus as you entered the restaurant. There was no one in front of me when I entered, so I didn't see those. The lady at the counter was very friendly and helpful in answering my questions. I ordered the pulled pork shoulder tray with two sides. If you have read my reviews, you know I only eat fries, so I doubled up the fries. You are given a number and can sit anywhere in their very big (for a BBQ joint) indoor dining area, or you can sit on a patio or outside. The walls are COVERED with pictures of old movie posters, country music stars, album covers, car tags, signs, and even a picture of the NWO (IYKYK). I didn't see the required Alabama BBQ joint picture of The Bear, Alabama football coach Paul Bryant, but with so many things on the wall, I'm sure it has to be there somewhere. There is a separate 'To-Go' spot for placing orders on the run. This also looked like a bar area as I saw advertising for alcohol. They also offer T-shirts and hats for sale if that is your thing. The menu consists of burgers, tacos, brisket, chicken, catfish, smoked chicken wings, BBQ nachos with just about any kind of side you can ask for, and pie for dessert. My order was brought to me in a timely manner. The BBQ is West Tennessee-style whole hog that Martin's cooks low and slow over hickory wood for up to 24 hours. The pulled pork is melt-in-your-mouth delicious, topped off with their special Jack's Creek BBQ sauce, on the table, which is a sweet vinegar and pepper-based sauce. I did see other sauces behind the counter, so I'm sure you just have to ask. The portions were just right for me. The fries are real cut potatoes that have been peeled. I doubled up, and that was enough to feed a family of four. Next time I will just ask for one side so as not to waste fries. The Jack's Creek sauce was great poured over my fries; it is water-based and not thick, and that is how I like my sauce. The sweet tea wasn't as sweet as some places, but I'm not complaining; it was good, and the day was hot. There seemed to be a lot of staff working. I guess it can be busy on Saturdays for lunch. I visited around 2:30 pm, and it was not crowded when I arrived but picked up as my time went on. The staff didn't have anything to say as several walked past me while doing random things. Not that it's a bad thing; I just always acknowledged customers with a "how ya doing?"--little things. The music was a mix of classic rock, soft 70s to hair metal, set at a decent volume. I don't mind being able to hear the radio, but maw maw and paw paw may complain that it was too loud. The parking lot may fill up with a big dinner crowd as there is a business next door that shares the parking lot. There is handicap parking available. Overall, Martin's offered a cool atmosphere for BBQ and a relaxing meal. They offer live music some nights (check their website), and it seems to be a great place for socializing in a casual setting. 5/5 -Kevin

excellent staffing up front. most helpful…read more most importantly our meal arrived fast and hot. not to mention good. don't miss the beef tart with jerk sauce or the gravy smothered pork chop.

My wife and I were in Birmingham for a couple of days. We read about Jake's Soul Food Cafe in…read moreHoover on Google and decided to give it a try. We're glad we did. My wife had Port of Spain's Curry Chicken and I had the Jamaican Jerk Chicken. Both were good and flavorful. The chicken was meaty, tender, and juicy. We both had "cabbage with soul" and fried sweet plantains for our sides. Both dishes came with sweet cornbread. The chicken was good, but the cabbage with soul and cornbread were the stars of the plate. Oh, man, that cabbage was mighty fine. We talked with the GM afterward and she said we have to try the Pork Chops with gravy and collards. When we make it back there one day we will do that. If you're in Hoover, give them a try.

Service- visit through the drive-thru. Cannot comment on table service. Drive-thru service was…read morefriendly and expedient. Ambiance- Drive-thru only this visit. Food- I ordered the pulled pork sandwich sauce on side, and onion rings. The pork was rather dry and plain in flavor. The barbecue sauce lacked viscosity and tasted like warm ketchup and vinegar. The onion rings were bland , and saturated with grease; but did come with a sauce that complimented them. Price- considering that onions are a cheap vegetable and pork is less than $2.00 per pound wholesale. I cannot justify almost $16.00 for this lunch. Breakdown a pound of onion rings cost $1.00 6-8 ounces of pork maybe $1.00 Bread .50. No mystery here why folks are tired of overpriced food in 2026. It is not inflation. It is the overhead that a business owner must absorb.

The barbecue salad was delicious and the portions were generous…read more I would definitely eat there again.