Moe&#x27;s Original Bar B Que

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.

Inside- homey atmosphere

Coconut Pie

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Smoked Turkey Breast Platter with a side of Ribs

Scruggs BBQ

4.5(60 reviews)

1.5 mi

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.

Half chicken plate with greens, baked beans, fried okra, and cornbread

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Chicken dressing, pinto beans and fried okra with corn bread.

LawLers Barbecue

4.1(30 reviews)

3.2 mi

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...

Chicken Super Salad

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Purchase this cup and receive free refills for the remainder of 2026

Marlin's Grill & Bar

4.1(20 reviews)

2.6 mi

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 service by robot

Dinner Menu

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Big Bob Gibson

3.6(68 reviews)

3.3 mi

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

The Vibe

The Greens

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Outside

Whitts Barbecue

3.6(32 reviews)

3.0 mi

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.

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DIAMONDS!

Whitt's Barbecue # 3

4.0(28 reviews)

0.8 mi

With barbecue is one of the best barbecue places in decatur, alabama. The service was awesome, and…read morethe atmosphere was amazing and so was the food.

Food: Lunch box with turkey sandwich, baked beans, potato salad, white chocolate/macadamia nut…read morecookie Review: Sandwich meat was tasteless, completely bland. Baked beans were not baked beans, just lukewarm pork & beans out of a can. Potato salad was bland but okay, sadly the best part of the meal. Cookie was fine.

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Brunswick stew

Moe's Original Bar B Que

4.1(45 reviews)

6.1 mi

We got the pulled pork platter with two sides. It clearly did not disappoint! The pork was tender,…read morejuicy and not a lot of fat like a lot of barbecue places serve. Their sauce was perfect. The service was fast and friendly. The restaurant was tastefully decorated and it was clean and comfortable. We will definitely come back!

Awesome food.. Greetings., very helpful with the menu. I recommend this spot. If you are looking…read morefor a friendly environment and a great food selection. Stop by Moe's.

4 bones

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Alabama BBQ at it's finest

B.B. Perrins Sports Grille

3.4(50 reviews)

0.3 mi

Heard about this historic place. New in town. Mid afternoon. Just some dudes at the bar...including…read moremyself. Bartender recommended the grilled chicken sandwich. Got fries as a side. Pretty good...but a portion of the chicken breast had some pink in it. Cook needs to check those things. Had to try the famous gumbo. Disappointed. It was mostly okra and rice with a few bits of rib meat. And...a dime size bone fragment. Bummer. I may give it another try but still exploring.

Definitely a locals bar, was quite busy on a Wednesday. The salad was great, but the 10" pizza was…read morea little sad. The servers were very attentive and polite. My husband enjoyed the catfish.

B.B. Perrins Sports Grille - Inside the bar ( for the two min it was not packed) behind where we sat. Great look of memorabilia. Good history learned on this place.

Inside the bar ( for the two min it was not packed) behind where we sat. Great look of memorabilia. Good history learned on this place.

This is a 10 wing "entree costs over 22.00. Skip it...

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Gumbo is solid. Rib meat, okra, onions, celery in a brown roux.

Holy Smoke BBQ

4.2(29 reviews)

10.9 mi

food is fabulous, service is quick. This is our favorite…read morebarbecue in the Huntsville Decatur area.

Yes, I love their baked potatoes and a brisket. The food is always fresh service is fast.read more

Holy Smoke BBQ

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Milea C.

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7 years ago

Moe's has something for just about everyone. Even if you're not that into BBQ there are lots of other options. I really love the skillet corn and the Mahi. If you're more of a salad type, their salads taste like they picked the veggies straight from a garden. I think a lot of people forget about the salads but definitely get one sometime! Try it with the red ranch dressing! They also make everything from scratch which is pretty awesome! read more

Jessica A.

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6 years ago

Whole town is tripping out over Jessie and caitlyn being fired, but real impost did y'all fire the racist cook? Or nah? I can post screenshots if you need them. Do better Ryan. And maybe fire Shell too since the whole towns knows you've done coke in your office with the staff. read more

B T.

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7 years ago

Great place to eat. Family friendly. Best smoked wings anywhere. Love their daily specials and fresh made sides. You have to try their signature bushwackers! read more

Kelly H.

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6 years ago

This place is awesome and the staff is friendly and efficient. The food is great and the prices are reasonable. I'd recommend them to everyone. read more

Blake M.

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11 years ago

Always out of food. On Sunday they should be more prepared. Food is usually good. They are always out of multiple items on there menu.

Fabio D.

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8 years ago

Food is great, if you don't mind watching the manager and other kitchen employees selling and doing drugs in the kitchen.

Jared W.

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7 years ago

Not only was the food great.The service was spectacular would definitely visit 10/10

Decatur A.

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5

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8 years ago

My favorite place in Decatur to buy drugs.

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While driving past a strip mall, I noticed a giant (gigundo) smoker and piles of wood in the…read moreparking lot behind the building. If I hadn't seen that, I'd never have known that a BBQ even existed there. That smoker was what brought us in. As we read the menu, we were told that only some things were available right now. The brisket I wanted to order wouldn't be ready for another hour. Macaroni and cheese? This afternoon. I settled on a pulled pork plate with baked beans and broccoli salad. Hands down the best broccoli salad I've ever had. No onions. Perfect. The baked beans were right up there in the top 10, maybe top 5 of all time. The pulled pork? Ehh. Not the best. A little dry. The plate was served in to-go box, a very full to-go box - the amount of food served was astounding. I planned on bringing home extras to serve to the family for lunch the next day. By now the brisket was ready. I also ordered a large baked beans, green beans, banana pudding and a pound of chopped chicken to go. The mac and cheese still wasn't done. The meat had great flavor but all of it was a little dry. All of the sides absolutely rocked. I will definitely be back but I'm going to call first - I want my mac and cheese please. Ps: wish sweet Maddie well as she starts A&M in the fall!!!

Decided to go here yesterday it always smells so good! Glad I did !!! I ordered two (2 meat) meals…read morewith 1/2 chicken , ribs , Mac /cheese and baked beans!!!! It came with 2 slices of bread as well as bbq sauce and a white sauce ... I was greeted by the owner immediately and my order was placed.. I received my food quickly and the atmosphere is nice...in order of best to least fav see below... 1. Baked beans amazing!!! They were flavorful and had a nice punch !!! 2. Ribs!! Tender , juicy and grilled/cooked to perfection I wasn't a fan of the sauce only because I'm used to thicker sauces ... and the Mac & cheese has room for improvement.. this place is definitely worth a visit !!!

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I went to Dreamland Bar-B-Que in Huntsville on June 22nd for my 11th birthday. This was the…read morerestaurant I had picked out, so my family and I were looking forward to going there. When we arrived at around 7:30 p.m., we were immediately told that the restaurant was closing in 30 minutes at 8:00. We were surprised and disappointed that we were basically turned away, especially since we still had 30 minutes to eat and could have easily finished and left before closing. It was especially frustrating because this was my birthday and this was the place I had chosen to go. We ended up leaving and going to Baumhower's instead, and honestly, we had a great experience there and had no regrets about leaving. I understand that restaurants have closing times, but turning customers away 30 minutes before closing was disappointing, especially on a special occasion.

Since we don't love in the area we only get here every few years. We were so excited to finally get…read moreback and have some great BBQ. Well - what a disappointment. We stopped by on Friday around noon. There were four cars in the parking lot. This should have been our first clue that things have changed. When we went to open the door we got hit by the smell of something rotten (like dead fish). Once inside we were hit with the aroma of BBQ. They had the section by the smoker closed off and it was too dark in the restaurant. We place our order only to be told 5 minutes latter that they had run out of chopped pork. It was 12:30 and there were only 10 people in the place. We changed to the rib tips which were good but not what we really wanted. Pros: * The Chips and Tips plate was good. Unfortunately some of the chips were soggy. The rib tips were good and with the free loaf bread you get you can make a sandwich. Cons: * The smell outside the building * out of pork at noon on a Friday * Men's bathroom was outdated * we were not asked if we wanted drink refills or a drink to go - only for one fill I hate to see a great landmark BBQ place like this go downhill. Unfortunately we will probably not be back unless there are a lot of changes - there are too many other choices in the area.

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