47 Best Barbeque Restaurants near Irondale

“There food is delicious I had waffle sausage and egg. The waffle was sweet with a golden brown edges. Sausage was just right and the eggs were fluffy with flavor.“

“Raegan was very nice and helpful“

“Flew in from Houston and so glad I stopped here. Had the fried green tomato BLT with a cold PBR draft and it was amazing! If you’re in Birmingham you gotta give this place a try, 100 out of 100 ⭐️’s!!“

“I love the deviled eggs and the muffins! Of course the BBQ is delicious but the Pies are a must try! The staff is very prompt and courteous. I use curbside to pick up dinner and it’s convenient especially with all the traffic on 280.“

“We’ve been dining here for years, but we recently had a 10/10 experience that reinforced our love for this cozy little spot.

Everything we ordered was super fresh and absolutely delicious, and our server Anna went above and beyond to deliver a fantastic, friendly experience!“

“Shared the Baby back ribs with my wife. Everything was delicious corn 🌽 was top notch, great mac n cheese , fabulous banana pudding.“

“For more than 20 years, my husband and I have been proud, loyal customers of Demetris BBQ — and it remains one of the true treasures of Homewood. As a family-owned restaurant that has been serving the community since the 1960s, Demetris isn’t just a place to eat; it’s part of the fabric of this town. The barbecue is consistently outstanding and their breakfast deserves just as much praise. It’s absolutely wonderful and one of our favorite spots to start the day. Recently, they faced an unexpected issue that temporarily impacted their health rating. What truly speaks to their character is how quickly and responsibly they addressed the situation. They handled it with professionalism, corrected the problem, and have since rebounded — demonstrating their commitment to quality and to their customers. In over two decades of dining here, we have never had a single bad experience. The service has always been friendly, the food consistently delicious, and the environment welcoming and comfortable. Long-standing, family-owned businesses like Demetris BBQ are special, and they deserve the community’s support — especially when they’ve proven, year after year, that they care deeply about their food and the people they serve. We will absolutely continue to recommend them and look forward to many more years of wonderful meals.“

“Best Slaw Dog in Alabama!!!!“

“Thanks to TikTok i finally got to try this place & yep…. It’s everything they said it would be. The sausage egg & cheese biscuit is a must. So good & seasoned & it’s BIG. I ordered 2 but definitely not eating the other one. I won’t even need lunch in 4hrs….My said the bologna egg and cheese was god too. Check it out“

“The food was incredible. Everything was clearly made with love & fresh ingredients. The owners were super friendly & engaging. If you're looking for authentic, delicious Filipino cuisine & want to support super friendly people, stop by Ricarda’s. You won't regret it!“

“Everything on point!! You gotta try it. 💯“

“best BBQ! my father was having surgery at highlands and my daughter and I walked there for the lunch. the staff opened early for us as we were waiting outside in the heat. awesome food. great service. awesome decor. perfect music..played kate bush“

“Gotta say a big thank you to Jim ‘n Nick’s BBQ in Athens, GA. I drove through there, hoping to get the awesome sounding baked potato that is described on their menu. After ordering my kiddo’s chicken fingers, I asked for the potato only to be told they had run out of them for the night. 😞 when I pulled up to pick up our food,  the chef (Matt) had found out that I had really wanted a potato and so he gave me one for free. That makes potato might’ve been part of his employee meal he was taking home. I don’t know but that gentleman made my night.  by the way, the potato is very good, but the service was even better!“

“the beef tips and coleslaw were delicious and the atmosphere was perfect. visited Birmingham this week and went here twice. You will not be disappointed.“

“Food at our February luncheon was absolutely fabulous. It was delivered on time and hot! LOVE their all inclusive pricing (food, drink, dessert, paper products, silverware, ice, etc.). Made it very easy on an already busy day for us. Thanks for being awesome!“

“Hands down one of the BEST food trucks to get tacos. The Mexican pizza is unbelievable. The OG tacos, amazing. The Birria tacos, I could eat 👏🏻 every 👏🏻 day 👏🏻.“

“Great breakfast absolutely delicious“

“Barbecue has always been top notch. I stop every time going through Birmingham. Might be busy, might be slow, be patient and nice, it’s worth it!“

“I love this place. Their barbecue beef sandwich is yummy and their smoked chicken salad is amazing!“

“Delicious I turned around for a second bottle of the Greg’s punch“

“Highly recommended it was wonderful. We always make sure we stop by when we pass. One of my favorite restaurants!!“

“Pulled pork plate with white bbq sauce was outstanding“

“Highly recommended it was wonderful. We always make sure we stop by when we pass. One of my favorite restaurants!!“

“I hadn't been here in years because of a custimer service issue. We tried it again and the food was great. The ribs were cooked and flavored to perfection, so was the chicken. The sides were tasty as well. There are several big name rib joints here in Birmingham that i find average at best. In My opinion they have the best Barbeque in Town!“

“This is the best BBQ joint I have ever been to! The people are so friendly and it is super clean! Best wings in the south! I 100% recommend“

“My first time to go there. It was pretty good and seems like a nice place to hang out.“

“Highly recommended it was wonderful. We always make sure we stop by when we pass. One of my favorite restaurants!!“

“Highly recommended it was wonderful. We always make sure we stop by when we pass. One of my favorite restaurants!!“

“If the ratings went higher than 5 stars I would rank it higher. Birmingham is a city filled with great BBQ restaurants. If it isn't good BBQ, it won't last. My wife and I ate at Martin's Bar-B-Que Joint for the first time today, and we have found our new favorite BBQ joint. We enjoy watching Pat Martin's tv show, "Life of Fire," so we came with very high expectations. They surpassed them. When we stepped out of the car the smoke BBQ smell was amazing. I ordered a pulled pork shoulder sandwich and asked them to top it with coleslaw and had a side of mac & cheese and bought a second side, cornbread hoecake. Martha ordered the sliced brisket sandwich with a side of baked beans. I started with the mac & cheese. It was delicious with plenty of cheese and baked to perfection with a crispy cheese top. Really delicious. The cornbread hoecake was incredible it looks like and has the consistency of a pancake. You must order that when you go. Then I picked up the pulled pork shoulder sandwich and sunk my teeth in it. Oh, my! Pulled pork at its best. I added the Jack's Creek vinegar-based sauce to it, and wow, that added even more outstanding flavor to it. I've found my new favorite BBQ sauce. Martha thoroughly enjoyed her sliced brisket sandwich. We both had a bite of each others sandwiches and both were mouth-satisfying delicious. The brisket was perfect. The baked beans were very tasty, too. Everything was about as perfect as you can get at a BBQ joint. Pat Martin knows his BBQ, just as he displays on his show "Life of Fire." Before I could say anything, Martha said, "This is the best BBQ I've ever had. Let's come back for lunch tomorrow." She didn't have to twist my arm. We still like many other delicious BBQ restaurants in Birmingham, and will eat at them again, but Martin's Bar-B-Que Joint is our new favorite. In a city where BBQ is king, Martin's Bar-B-Que Joint sits atop the throne.“

“Gotta say a big thank you to Jim ‘n Nick’s BBQ in Athens, GA. I drove through there, hoping to get the awesome sounding baked potato that is described on their menu. After ordering my kiddo’s chicken fingers, I asked for the potato only to be told they had run out of them for the night. 😞 when I pulled up to pick up our food,  the chef (Matt) had found out that I had really wanted a potato and so he gave me one for free. That makes potato might’ve been part of his employee meal he was taking home. I don’t know but that gentleman made my night.  by the way, the potato is very good, but the service was even better!“

“I can not speak more highly of the owners of Moe’s BBQ and the superb job they did catering my son’s rehearsal dinner. The food was extraordinary and the staff that came to help serve was phenomenal-very kind and so helpful. Great communication during the planning phases and so many compliments on the delicious dinner! Thank you for making my son’s rehearsal dinner exactly what he wanted!“

“incredible food and great service!“

“Dreamland BBQ in Birmingham is a must-visit for anyone craving authentic, Southern-style barbecue. Known for its legendary ribs and tangy, tomato-based barbecue sauce, Dreamland delivers bold, smoky flavors that keep locals—and visitors—coming back. The ribs are tender, fall-off-the-bone, and perfectly seasoned, while the pulled pork and smoked chicken are equally satisfying, making it easy to find a favorite no matter your BBQ preference.

The sides are just as memorable as the main dishes. Classic Southern staples like baked beans, coleslaw, and potato salad are flavorful and well-prepared, adding balance to the hearty meats. Portions are generous, making it a great value for the price.“

“Ms. Bridgette is amazing, great spirit,and customer service. Overall experience was great.“

“Amazing food . Great staff!!“

“Very nice eating experience at the Birmingham Archibald and Woodrow's location. This was our first visit to the restaurant. The ribs were tender, the pulled pork were well seasoned, and the sides were delicious. And our girls enjoyed the wings and baked beans. Great barbeque! Shout out to Kevin Shobe for sending us to the location.“

“Highly recommended it was wonderful. We always make sure we stop by when we pass. One of my favorite restaurants!!“

“I love the friendly atmosphere. The chicken plate is Bumping and oh, my Bartender makes the Slamming Bob Marley drinks, so if you want to relax and chill this the low key spot to be. Trackside hun“

“I definitely recommend coming to this location! The food was amazing and so was the service! I would also like to send some appreciation to Anna (I believe is her name) the cashier at this location she was phenomenal extremely kind, warm spirit and welcoming! I will 100% be coming back!“

“First time at this restaurant. Great food and great customer service. You blink and you'll drive right by it. Some great restaurants come in small sizes! I'll be going back. Shrimp and Grits were very good. Peach pie was off the chain. Trying the Ox Tails next!“

“First time there , I ordered a cheese burger the condiments were great not the burger meat way over cooked hard as a rock and tasted like a charcoal briquette very disappointed ..“

“Best wings on the planet!!! My Dad said it was the best bbq he’s ever had. I drive from Cullman, AL just for their wings!!“

“We have been dining at Longhorn for many years. Tonight our experience wasn't as smooth as expected. My server, Isaac was great. Very personable, knowledgeable and tended to us perfectly. First off my husband ordered a drink from the bar. He waited at least 15 minutes to get it. We watched the bartender waiting on several tables for the entire time we were watching completely ignoring our servers request to fill his drink orders. We were not the only ones waiting. Shame on her. Then upon questioning our server about the bartenders here we learned something I found very frustrating and unfair. You see, most of the bar tenders that work at this location behave the same as this lady did tonight. Does not get in any hurry to fill drink orders from the servers. We were informed that Longhorns servers, by the restaurants policy, takes 15% of every servers earned tips to share with the bartender and the host. Mind you, not every table orders drinks from the bar and yet the servers have to pay them. These bartenders do not earn that. Especially when they take their sweet slow time with making drink orders for the servers. I also learned they only pay host $5 an hour. How stingy of the restaurant to do that to their employees. They need to pay hosts minimum wage and stop expecting the servers to pay them out of their hard earned money. After all, servers are only paid about $2.13 hr from the restaurant. Bartenders should not get any pay from the servers pockets unless the servers want to do so. But these servers have no choice. They are forced to pay.
My next complaint was the ribeye my husband ordered as medium. It came to the table well done. So thin a piece, very tough to cut through. Isaac took it back to the kitchen with our request to cook it medium rare in hopes it would make it back out at least medium. It turned out to be correctly cooked at medium rare this time, but still a thin tough steak. Not worth $26.79.
Now that we know how Longhorn takes money from the servers to help them pay other staff we will no longer put tips on credit cards. We will be giving our tips in cash.“

“My experience @ longhorn in Gardendale. An hour wait, finally got seated I ordered the mushrooms & the shrimp & chowder soup for my appetizer. ( Really Good)! Now the Ribeye & Asparagus, was AMAZING!!! Steak needed no sauce. It was well worth the wait!! Thank You LongHorn, you did not DISAPPOINT! . And Tiffany our waitress made us feel like family!! 🙌🏽“

“Great place! Fun atmosphere! Fantastic staff!!!“

“Was not treated well by person at bar. Steak was way under cooked and nobody cared. Will not dine there again“

“Food was great BUT I seen that there were no female staff of any kind in the kitchen. Why?“