Did not expect much from this recommendation because the Saw's BBQ at the strip mall outside of Birmingham does not have the same atmosphere. This lunch visit was phenomenal. It met all of the marks; service, price, portion size, overall southern deliciousness. It was all there! Cant wait to go again during the summer when there is live music to enjoy! read more

It's been awhile since we dined here. Sundays are the few days we are near here. Most of the time there's no parking or seating. Persistence Paid Off. Great staff & Service. Choose outside service, There was live entertainment and I was hungry and here for the Food. Oysters N Collars over Grits // Grilled Catfish N Grits. DownHome Deliciousness the Fried Onion Straws are the Cherry on Top. read more

We ordered the smoked chicken plate and the combo plate, and overall, the food was really enjoyable. The smoked chicken was succulent and full of flavor -- easily the highlight for me. I'm not personally a fan of mayonnaise, so I skipped the Alabama white sauce, but my guest ordered it and really liked it. If that style of sauce is your thing, it seems to be well executed here. The French fries were cooked well, though I found myself wishing there was a house seasoning or something on the table to switch up the flavor profile a bit. The collard greens were also delicious -- tender and nicely prepared, with most of the stems removed, though there were still a few more than I would have preferred. Where the experience dipped was service. We were seated in a back corner, and it took quite a while to get assistance from servers throughout the meal. It didn't feel intentional, just a bit overlooked. The restaurant itself is in a very cool, older building with character. The historic feel is part of its charm, though aesthetically it does feel a little worn in places -- understandably so given the age of the space. Overall, the food is strong and worth trying, especially the chicken. With more attentive service, it would easily elevate the experience. read more

Saw's Juke Joint - Crestline - Smoked chicken plate - Barbeque Near Me - Birmingham, Alabama

Saw's is a Birmingham staple, perfect for a casual meal. Great location, service, and food! My favorite is the sweet tea fried chicken sandwich with a side of cheese grits, which are to die for!! I do wish they had Mac and cheese as a side though! read more

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Good food, great staff, and a very laid back atmosphere! There were 4 of us and we ordered fried green tomatoes, pulled pork, chicken, sausage , and catfish sandwich! read more

Saw's Juke Joint - Crestline - Latest Menu - Barbeque Near Me - Birmingham, Alabama

They get 3 stars only because the entrees were good. Service on Sunday was extremely slow. The chicken wing appetizer came out after the entrees and were too well done to eat. There were many flies landing on us & our table the entire 1hr 20 minute visit. Had to ask for refills for cups sitting empty for 20 minutes. Been here many times but were less than impressed today. read more

I tried the Carolina Hot Dog for my first time, and it was so full of chili and slaw that I ate it with a fork and knife. Haha. It was delicious. Sweet potato fries were hot. Definitely request a side of honey mustard for dipping. Service was great. Food came out sooooo fast. This is important to know if you want a paced experience. But if you need a quick bit, Saw's is the place! It's spring and just warm enough to sit outside but not too hot yet. Perfect patio weather. read more

Saw's Juke Joint - Crestline - Carolina Hot Dog (chili, slaw, and mustard). Side of sweet potato fries. Honey mustard for dipping. - Barbeque Near Me - Birmingham, Alabama

Saw's Juke Joint is a very popular local spot in the Mountain Brook area for a quick and casual meal in lively environment. Everything about it is unpretentious from the concrete floors, mismatched tables and chairs, to the random wall decor. On this particular evening there was live music in the bar area. The place was packed and we were lucky to find some street parking since it shares a lot with Slice pizza and some other smaller businesses that were likely closed. Fortunately, we only waited about 15 minutes or so for a table. We were promptly greeted by an energetic server who was very busy but effectively managing a few tables. He quickly recommended the okra that wasn't on the menu. Aside from a few inedible "woody" pieces, the okra seemed fresh with a remoulade dip and crispy battered coating that was tasty. Lots of things to choose from on this menu from BBQ to burgers, porkskins, fried pickles and chicken sandwiches... We decided on the smoked crispy chicken thighs with a side of potato salad and baked beans and the "Chicken n' Greens" which is greens (maybe collards, it doesn't say on the menu) over cheese grits topped with pulled grilled chicken, red sauce and onion rings. The chicken thighs, although slightly overcooked, are pretty tasty but you need to cover them with the accompanying sauces for some much needed moisture. Unfortunately, both the potato salad and baked beans are rather bland. In fact, the beans taste like they're poured straight out of the can, warmed and served; and the potato salad seemed not to have much more than mayo and a dash of mustard added. The "chicken n' greens" is a surprisedly special dish even though like everything else, it is served on a styrofoam plate with plastic cutlery. I guess that's part of this restaurant's charm. You can also get this one with pork , catfish, shrimp or oysters. Now, the real star of the meal turned out to be the banana pudding! If you've ever experienced the famous Magnolia Bakery in New York City, then you'll quickly recognize that this banana pudding is an excellent rival. Don't skip it! Overall, this was a good dining experience. With some major improvement of the sides and a little more tidying up of the space, this would be a real winner. Nevertheless, it clearly has appeal and is very popular. We will definitely return to try some other menu item and of course the banana pudding! read more

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Very casual, delicious spot. Our server was extremely attentive and gave us a good rundown of the menu. We got the fried pickles to start which were perfectly crispy and what I would expect from the dish. She recommended the chicken thighs and because we weren't starving we decided to share the plate with a side salad. The chicken thighs were indeed tasty!! Juicy, tender, and loved the two bbq sauces. I didn't expect much from the wedge salad, but the blue cheese dressing was great. Not too overbearing. The live music was a nice touch and we are excited to come back! read more

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Local, loud, and personable - a definite recommend. If you'd like to get away from the chain places, this is where you go, the staff is very genuine, really connects with you, and you feel like you are eating around family or relatives. Food is good, and the bar is interesting with good beer selection. read more

Delicious food and a super waitress. Not from the area so happy to find this one on YELP. read more

Saw's Juke Joint - Crestline - Barbeque Near Me - Birmingham, Alabama

Eating at Saw's Juke Joint in Crestline was a nice experience this Saturday for lunch. The restaurant has a laidback atmosphere where we enjoyed dining inside the restaurant, even though we could've dined outside or in the huge bar area. 'E' was our Waiter and he was very nice and attentive to all our needs. I ordered a baker with chicken and when E brought my order to our table, the potato was the size of a NERF football with all the trimmings (lots of bbq chicken, shredded cheese, butter and sour cream). I figure I'll be eating this delectable meal all weekend long!!! We also treated ourselves to an appetizer - fried dill pickles with homemade ranch dressing, which was delicious. All of us went home with to-go plates, because there was no way we could eat all the food that was delivered to our table. And there is plenty of free parking and Saw's is just a fun place to be with excellent food! read more

Had a catered event on 4/25/26 with Jordan Jackson and Jordan #2 at the Hoover-Randle House...food was amazing, staff was unbelievable and kept food with service flowing as it needed. Super great ladies and would request them each anytime! Thanks for being a part of a special event and see you again soon! read more

Visited Saw's Juke Joint again today (05-23-25) and had the Shrimp, Greens, and Cheese Grits. It was awesome again. I remembered to take a photo of the dish this time. Service was awesome. Can't wait to go back for another visit. read more

Place is impressive. Had the sweet tea fried chicken, greens and fried green tomatoes. Sandwich out of this world with the white sauce. I don't even like greens much and they were so good. Tomatoes excellent. Just wished I could have tried the great pudding everyone is talking about. I am stuffed! read more

Saw's Juke Joint - Crestline - Sweet teach fries chicken and greens - Barbeque Near Me - Birmingham, Alabama

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Best Fried Chicken Sandwich + Desserts + GREAT SERVICE I did learn about the Palmer Bros while eating incredible food. read more

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I love this place! Everyone is so friendly. The food is excellent. My favorite dish is the pork and greens. Only negative thing to say about it is it doesn't serve the brisket and greens like the Hoover restaurant. You can't go wrong for great food. read more

This place is right up my alley. It's basically a dive, but a BBQ joint should be. Sat out front. The catfish was delicious. The food came quick. Our waitress took time to help us choose. And the Bushwhacker a friend recommended was great. After we ate, we stopped inside at the bar due a drink before ordering an Uber, and the bar was even more my style. Classic country low key, but with a cool bar. I'd come back often. read more

Saw's Juke Joint - Crestline - Catfish N' Greens & Bushwacker - Barbeque Near Me - Birmingham, Alabama

Smoked chicken wings were excellent, havent had a good smoked wing in forever. Great fried pickles, the oyster sandwich was good, the sausage was excellent. Great service, always on top of everything and didnt have to wait for anything. Not a huge draft list to wash down your bbq, but a few good beers. read more

Delicious food but may be a long wait time depending on when you go. Be prepared to wait but the food is worth it.

Thieves. Ordered a family meal and when asked whether I wanted one pound or two I said one. Got home to find a 16oz cup with 12oz of bbq. Using a container that measures volume to measure mass isn't how math works. I went back and got the rest of my bbq and was given more without argument and that's great (awesome staff) but I was also told that is how they normally measure the bbq. It may not be intentional but they are ripping people off all the same. If I buy a pound, I want a pound. Get a scale. Food was good and the staff were friendly and made it right but they need to change their policies. read more

The absolute best pork and greens I have ever had. Do it without grits, they are not necessary. The flavor was chef's kiss. The fried okra is the best I've ever had. They are basically whole okra without the stem, battered and fried to perfection. read more

Stopped in here for dinner on a Wednesday night with some friends and everything was great! I think that this location is definitely the busiest of the four because when we walked in, they were slammed. However, that did nothing to affect how fast our service was. We all knew exactly what we were getting, and within 10 minutes of ordering, our food was ready. The food was hot and fresh. My go-to is always the sweet tea fried chicken sandwich. The white BBQ sauce and pickles that are on the sandwich are the perfect touch! Honorable mentions go to the fried pickles, sweet potato fries, and turnip greens. Saw's is one of the more cost-friendly joints in Birmingham, making it even more of a winner in my book. This location is also the largest, making it more accommodating for larger groups. The service was fantastic, and everyone was very friendly. read more

Love sitting outside saws. Bring the dogs! The wedge with sweet tea fried chicken is amazing!! Also love their frozen cocktails. Best ranch in town. Service can be slow when they get super busy but you can tell they are working hard! When it's not crowded they are super fast!! read more

Saw's Juke Joint - Crestline - Wedge Sweet Tea Fried Chicken - Barbeque Near Me - Birmingham, Alabama

You can never go wrong with Saw's. I came here with some coworkers of mine on our lunch. I had to make the hardest decision between a chicken baked potato, Saw burger, or a catfish sandwich. I decide to go with the Saw burger and fried green tomatoes. OMG the fried green tomatoes were so fresh and hot, and the burger did not disappoint. I love there burgers because they are hand made patties and cooked fresh. This lunch was so fulfilling that I had enough for leftovers! read more

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Service was great--friendly people, fun atmosphere, easy to get to, plenty of parking, nice area. We had high hopes for this place. Hubby ordered the Original Sandwich, Pulled Pork, and I ordered the Fried Green Tomato BLT sans sauce. The Pulled Pork wasn't bad, but it wasn't knock-your-socks off good, either, just average BBQ like out of a crock-pot. Many of my bacon pieces were burned, and burned bacon is just bitter. The star of this sandwich should have been the tomato, but there were some hot spices or an overabundance of black pepper that the tomato flavor never got a chance to come through, just heat, which defeats the purpose of having a vegetable be the main portion of the sandwich. Portion servings were perfect--not skimpy nor glutinous. read more

Saw's Juke Joint - Crestline - Burned Bacon & Spicy Fried Green Tomatoes - Barbeque Near Me - Birmingham, Alabama

Went to Saw's on Father's Day on our road trip. It was packed but got a seat on the patio. It was beautful day. Our food was delicious and everyone enjoyed what they ordered. Inside the restaurant they had live music. Very fun place! read more

Saw's is solid BBQ and bar food across the board. There are a few things to note. Their Saw's sauce is vinegar and tomato based. They don't have ribs. Their pork is pulled in larger chunks. Their baked stuffed potatoes are Huge and can be meals unto themselves. The fried pickles are cut too thin. It's is a relatively inexpensive meal where platters are ~$17 and sandwiches ~$8 Saw's food is good across the board so If any of this appeals to you, give it a try. read more

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Saw's Juke Joint is one of the best. The chicken sandwich is to die for. Service can be a little hit or miss, but never terrible, read more

Fried green tomato was the bomb! Crispy, spicy, and freshly hot from the fryer. Located in a neighborhood with lots of regular sports loving customers enjoying their cold drinks and appetizers. Very friend servers that can memorize your order without using pen and paper to list down your choices. Serving the food was very fast. We ordered a combo plate of pulled pork, sausages and two sides of deviled eggs and collared greens. Beer and liquor is served from their bar located at the center. Highly recommend this location if you want to watch football with friends. Enjoy ice cold beer or hard liquor. read more

Great ambiance, lively. Variety of seating options have cozy sections, food was really good. Staff at the bar was weirdly slow. Ignored for a while and when asked to order it was very casual almost inconvenience. Still really good. read more

Saw's Juke Joint - Crestline - Menu from bar - Barbeque Near Me - Birmingham, Alabama

We (2people) came in at 6:50 pm seated right away. Waited with our menus. The table next to us came in after. Waiter took their order & brought food. At 7:15 no one had spoken to us! We left. We had driven all day looking forward to this restaurant. So sad!! read more

First off, I thought I was about to arrive at someone's home - It was through neighborhood after neighborhood, but GPS took me into the parking lot with no problems. (Trust the process)   This is a hole in the wall vibe for sure.  Quaint.  Cool.  Laid back.  Bar to the left, family to the right kind of atmosphere; everyone seemed welcome and comfortable.  We arrived around 7:30pm and there was a small wait just to get a server to finish serving their tables.  We were seated and our server (never got his name, he didn't introduce himself) talked quick but slowed down a bit when we told him this was our first time.  He suggested some menu items, some of which we did choose.   FRIED GREEN TOMATOES - They looked great!!  However, the overpowering vinegar taste was just too much.  They were very mushy inside but the breading on them was perfect.  The sauce they served with it was very mustard based and did not fit the profile of the tomato in my or my guest's opinions.   FRIED PICKLES - These were a slam hit!  Light, breaded perfectly, sliced nice and thin and not one soggy pickle in the bunch.  There were a few over salted areas of the platter but overall it was great!   CHILI CHEESE FRIES - The fries were cooked well but the chili was indeed that - Chili with beans that you would serve in bowl with cornbread.  The cheese that was on the fries didn't even melt; it kept its shape.  We left ¾ of the platter uneaten.   PORK N' GREENS - This was one of the recommended by our server.  First, the portion could feed two people!  The presentation was lovely.  The pork was tender like velvet.  The greens did taste as if they were from a can but still decent.  The cheese grits were creamy but could have used a bit more salt and pepper, but we just added.  The topping of thinly sliced onion rings were a very nice crunch to the dish.  Overall, if you go, this is one to try!   CATFISH N' GREENS - Another recommendation by our server.  Again, I can duplicate everything above and the catfish!  The catfish had an amazing batter.  A little thicker from where I come from but not so heavy that it took away from the fish.  It played well with the dish and again, if you go, this is another to try most definitely!   PORK STUFFED BAKER - Man this one was beautifully presented as well.  Pork was tender and the potato was fluffy, well cooked and it was huge!  This was most definitely a meal portion!   Overall, the price was very affordable, the portion sizes were above average, and the sweet tea was PERFECT!!!  The service could use some improvement as we had to wait for a good amount of time before we were asked about refills, but his politeness helped us to easily overlook it. read more

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The bbq at Saw's is amazing!!!! I usually go to their "soul kitchen " location, but this one is near my aunt's home. We walked in around lunchtime and were seated immediately. We ordered the fried pickles and they were a tad bit salty. My pork sandwich was so, so good and the fried green tomatoes were delicious. Unfortunately, they were out of fried okra. I added some of their Alabama white sauce to my sandwich and it added a really nice flavor. My son enjoyed his fried chicken sandwich and onion rings and my mom enjoyed her food as well. Our waiter went above and beyond the entire duration of our lunch. He really made our experience great. Their prices are really reasonable. One day I'm going to return for the smoked wings, but I just can't see myself not ordering the pork sandwich... read more

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Great BBQ, drinks, service, and atmosphere! Saw's is, by far, our favorite local BBQ place!

Lets just say there is nothing not to love about this place. The ambiance is always lively, the service is very attentive, and the Q! The best BBQ in the state. The Pork & Greens has been my favorite for years, but I have been crushing on the smoked thighs the past few months. A must try for BBQ lovers. S.A.W. knew how to do it! read more

Super Bowl Sunday. Fast , friendly service. I called in my order and when I arrived for pickup, my order was ready . Saw's has done a nice job of separating dine in orders and pick up orders. Everything was mapped out nicely , which made pick up so easy. The service is always good here. The order wasn't for me but the person really enjoyed their food! Wings, sweet potato fries and onion rings. I know from experience Saw's has some the best smoked wings! I love that this Saw's location is nestled in the middle of the Crestline neighborhood. Parking can be dicey but overall I love everything about coming to Saw's!! read more

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Delicious bread pudding and sweet tea fried chicken sandwich! Relaxed environment and also good for pick up!

Went to Saw's Juke Joint in Birmingham (Crestline) and I have to say, I was blown away by the quality of their barbeque. I've had BBQ in Alabama a few times before, mostly at Jim 'N Nick's, but I was never really impressed until I tried Saw's Juke Joint. The atmosphere at Saw's Juke Joint was also fantastic - it's a fun and friendly place with a great vibe. We started with the Fried Pickles as an appetizer and they were perfectly fried and delicious. The batter was crispy and the pickles were just the right amount of sour. For my main course, I went with the pulled pork with Alabama white sauce. The pork was smoky, juicy, and incredibly flavorful. The white sauce was tangy and complemented the pork perfectly. Overall, I had an excellent experience at Saw's Juke Joint in Birmingham. The food was outstanding, the staff was friendly, and the atmosphere was fun. I highly recommend this spot for anyone looking for some great Alabama BBQ. read more

Saw's Juke Joint - Crestline - Pulled Pork and Chicken - Barbeque Near Me - Birmingham, Alabama

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Good bbq & a great friendly atmosphere. Came in for lunch and got the combo plate with pork & chicken thighs. The white sauce on the thighs was wonderful and the chicken was cooked perfectly not dry. The pulled pork was good and not fatty. Also had the cheese grits and collard greens. I would definitely recommend. read more