Smokin S Bar-B-Que

Well! Bae is craving bbq and you were right there, so we came! Today, we are a party of five coming…read morefrom an out of town funeral, so you already know, EVERYBODY hungry! We want everything. Starters were the corn nuggets and onion rings. We couldn't wait for the picture. Both, delicious. I got a salad, straight from somebody's nana's kitchen, lettuce, tomato and a slice of onion. Simply Delicious. So many choices, but I decided on the chopped steak and mashed potatoes. Slap somebody, the gravy along is a bam. Other choices were the ribs, alright to me. And, a chopped pork sandwich, mommy said it's good. The field peas, fries and all the sides that I tasted were good. But, the service tops it ALL. Thank you Laura, she is the only waitress on duty today and did not skip a beat. I love it. Y'all already know, when I'm made happy, I'll be back!

This was our first visit to Hog Rock BBQ. Might be out last…read more Reason being, it was nothing special. The only reason we'd probably go back is for the best onion rings that I've ever tasted!!!!! We ordered the large onion rings and found that it would easily feed 4 for an appetizer. Now for the main review, we got there early because it fills up fast with limited parking. We seated ourselves and was immediately greeted by Hannah our waitress. She was very pleasant and knowledgeable of the menu items. I was going to order the Grilled BBQ Chicken Plate until she told me that it is not actually cooked on a smoker or pit. It was boneless chicken pieces cooked on the flattop with BBQ sauce added. I was looking forward to the smoke chicken taste. I ordered the BBQ plate. Even though Hannah said it was cooked on the PIT, it didn't have the smoked flavor I was expecting. It was kinda bland to me. Not saying it wasn't eatable, it was just bland to me. The baked beans were Ok but kinda tasted like a canned bean with BBQ sauce added. The corn on the cob was good for boiled corn. We also had the small rib plate. The ribs tasted good but lacked the needed smoke flavor. The mac & cheese and potato salad was also good. The interior was nothing special either. One word to describe it, OLD. But we didn't expect anything different. It appeared clean. The prices were very reasonable especially for the amount of food you're given. We brought home about half of our meal to enjoy later in the day. All in all, it wasn't a bad experience at all... Again, the onion rings area must try if you visit.

Inside Hog Rock BBQ

Corn nuggets (yep, we tore into them)

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Champs Barbeque

4.5(23 reviews)

4.0 mi

I don't eat BBQ out because I have yer to find anyone who does it better than me but I go there for…read morethe burgers,Fries and Onion Rings which are great!

The owners are very hands on and the food is something they would serve to their family and…read morefriends!! I have never had a bad meal there... or even a mediocre meal... always delicious!! And the ambiance is a nice southern BBQ joint - old school and quaint!

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Barbecue food, some ribs, baked beans, mac & cheese, and Bread.

Jim 'N Nick's Bar-B-Q

3.4(352 reviews)

11.8 mi

Day One on our visit to Prattville, Alabama. Our family provided a wonderful take out bbq meal for…read moreus from "Jim 'N Nicks BBQ. Yum, yum, yum. We had Ribs, Turkey, Potato Salad, Mac n Cheese, Collard Greens and Oh So Yummy "Cheese Biscuits". We are visiting from California and have to give props to this restaurant. This is our second time eating here. The first time some years back we dined in with our grandchildren which was a great time. The food here is delicious. If you are ever in Prattville, Alabama, please give them a try. You will not be disappointed. During our past dine in visit, the customer service was great. There is ample parking available. Special Note: May you always be surrounded by good friends & BBQ!

We stopped here randomly on Sunday afternoon on our way south to Point Clear…read more I'm glad we stopped. We ordered the Mr. Jim's Combo Plate with 3 Meats of Pulled Pork, Pulled Chicken and Jalapeno Cheddar Sausage with Baked Beans and Cole Slaw. We also got complimentary Mini Cornbread Muffins which were a treat. The food was excellent and I loved their Alabama White Sauce. We sat at the bar and service was fantastic. TV's in the bar area were a plus to watch the SEC Men's basketball tournament.

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Dreamland BBQ

3.8(670 reviews)

11.6 mi

when we first arrived, the ambience inside of the establishment is very unique. I love the…read morememorabilia all over the walls and the look of the taps added to that. The price of everything was extremely reasonable. The food itself was fairly good. The chicken and sausage were tasty. Truthfully the ribs didn't taste as good as they were hyped up. The staff made the experience worth it. I don't recall the waitresses name unfortunately but she was amazing. I was in for a business trip and asked for recommendations. She was extremely funny and personable. We were some of the last people to leave and by the end of the night she ended up chatting with us for a while.

Waiting for Family Day at Maxwell Air Force Base we had some down time and what better way to kill…read moretime than to have some authentic southern comforting BBQ from one of Bama's best known spots Everyone went with something different so we had a good samples across the board and it did not miss! The ribs were larger than expected with a tangy vinegar based sauce that made them delicious flavorful. The smoked sausage was just as good without being too dry. The chicken was juicy and we'll shredded, and the spicy rib wrap was well balanced with the portions that had some heat to the coleslaw due to jalapenos on it The sides were very good with the beans being the best option. The mac and cheese should have been the hero and while they were cheesy they lacked that favor you'd expected from a BBQ joint. The potato salad was decent, but nothing to write home about. Honestly the fried okra was surprisingly the second best as the sweet coleslaw underperformed Overall, the meats made the trip worth it, the vibe was amazing as it had that laid back feel and the service was great! They don't sell hard liquor so went with beer, but the selections we limited. I'd still recommend trying them out if you are ever in town. Cool spot that makes you feel like you're in the South!

Inside at the bar.

Rib tips, fries and baked beans

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Fatman's Smokehouse BBQ

4.3(89 reviews)

9.0 mi

This place is a well oiled machine! The ordering is done chick-fil-a style, with a guy in line…read moretaking your order, passing it to the counter lady and cook. By the time you get up there to pay and get your drink cup, the food is already coming up. I ordered the pull pork plate with 2 sides and a drink for $11! Can't beat that price. The fries came out hot, the pork was juicy, and the greens flavorful. Doesn't come with sauce on it but there's plenty of options on the dressing table to pick from. The only downside is the parking situation... it's insanity, with folks here in work trucks, cars, motorcycles, you name it. The line just to get in the door can be long, but the staff does a great job of getting people in & out within the time of their lunch break. Pack your patience & give them a try!

Pulling up here to a full parking lot before noon on a Monday was an early sign that I was in for a…read morereal treat. I know people throw out places like Texas, the Carolinas and Tennessee as barbecue meccas, but I stand by my claim that some of the best barbecue comes from the great state of Alabama and Fatman's is great proof of my claim. I walked in and there was a line, but it moved fast and the helpless taking our our orders were friendly. The inside is pretty much low on ambiance, but the food is the real star here. Since it was packed inside, I got my food to-go and ate at a nearby park. I had the pulled pork plate with camp stew and potato salad. Everything was absolutely wonderful. I would definitely recommend here and I give it five stars.

#5 Lunch Special

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Mrs B’s Home Cooking

4.4(311 reviews)

13.7 mi

Such a great out of the way spot. The fried chicken was crazy good as were the sides: black eyed…read morepeas and Mac n cheese! All the service staff were super friendly and asked us twice while eating if all was ok, which it was. The place was definitely old but the food and service overshadowed it. Would definitely eat there again!

One of the best spots in town. Great food and customer service. Will definitely be back.read more

Mrs Bs Menu!

Biscuit just falling apart with goodness.

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Copper House Deli

4.5(80 reviews)

0.9 mi

It's not fancy. It's a deli style restaurant…read more The drinks are in cans and bottles. The food is ordered, and picked up, at the counter. But don't let that stop you from going. The food is delicious and the prices are reasonable. The atmosphere is casual and inviting and it's perfectly unassuming and unpretentious. We loved it!

Passing through and saw great reviews, so thought we would take a chance…read more Let start with the food... Ordered the brisket grilled cheese and ended up with a plain grilled cheese with absolutely no flavor. Had a slice of cake to have a little flavor, but the cake was overly sweet. My friend had banana pudding and it was nowhere near homemade. Not worth the money. The bathroom was not very clean, no soap, so how are these employees washing their hands. Just glad I had something with me to wash up. I wish I saw this before eating, as I would have walked out. As we were eating, the employee came by clearing the tables and pushing in chairs, but never wiped the tables. Trying to figure out how this place gets rave reviews.

(12/26/2022)

Red Velvet Cake

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Coaches Corner Sports Bar & Grill

3.3(108 reviews)

1.0 mi

We stopped coming here for a while because the food wasn't too good. We always love the ambience,…read morethe cold beer in the service, but the food was lacking. Somethings changed. Maybe a new cook, maybe different recipes but the food is much better now. My mother and sister also noticed it. This time I had an order of 10 911 wings which were actually really good but I thought they could've been spicier. My wife had the chicken tenders and tater tots, which were very good as well. Definitely worth a visit, especially if you're into a football themed restaurants.

Would highly recommend. It is a great source of food entertainment and family dinners I have had my…read morebirthday there for abt 12 years now and I'm only 13

Roll Tide.

911 chicken wings. Pretty good. Could have been spicier though.

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Margarita on the rocks (overlooking the rocks of the Coosa).

Coaches Corner

3.5(27 reviews)

1.0 mi

The wings are the best thing on the menu. Since they are about the only place in town to eat…read morebesides Mexican the service can be lacking and the staff can be rude if they are super busy and overwhelmed. Wetumpka is so lacking in restaurants

We ate lunch today 9/20/2025. The food was very good and the service was also good. This was the…read morefirst time that we had eaten there since the remodel. Both restrooms were atrocious! Filthy does not even come close to describing. The men's bathroom door was not marked, and the ventilation on the door looked like it had been kicked in. The women's restaurant had a handwritten sign on it. Husband said that there was a hole in the wall that had been covered up by a dish towel. The women's bathroom needed a thorough cleaning. We were just amazed that the remodel did not include updated restrooms. Even though they were not remodeled, they could be clean!

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Wooden bar made from a tree from the property.

Fat Man's Smokehouse

4.9(8 reviews)

7.4 mi

The real deal! Food is always awesome. Service is fast and the building is clean. Get over hereread more

Great BBQ. Loved the ribs and Cole slaw. We will be back. The service is incredibly fast.read more

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Steve T.

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5

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6 years ago

Somkjn S is the number one BBQ place around. It's so impressive to see their close-nit family run business flourish and I admire the work hard to earn a foothold in our community. Great food, great service and hard work are the recipe for success and they earned it. read more

Ryan L.

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1

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3 years ago

Great food, friendly service, and an easy going, laid back atmosphere!! It's what you expect when you think about southern BBQ! I definitely recommend trying this place out if you haven't already. read more

Breanne B.

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6 years ago

Business has sign on door No Mask. No Tell. In a world where there is a pandemic going on, this is blatantly dangerous for their customers and staff. read more

Brent J.

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124

69

1 year ago

Business has closed permanently....this was probably the best BBQ around but is gone now

Haley D.

120

25

11

6 years ago

Love the owners and the food!

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I don't eat BBQ out because I have yer to find anyone who does it better than me but I go there for…read morethe burgers,Fries and Onion Rings which are great!

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Bbq absolutely divine!!! I love the potatoe salad too. Down home flavor all the way. They don't…read moreskimp on the meat

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