I had the fish dinner. ..fantastic. this is my new place when I want fish. ..potato salad,coleslaw was great....
Susan M
We stopped here with a group of 20 on a Saturday morning at 11:30 am. (We called two days ahead of time.) Waited over an hour for our food. No ice. Out of french fries. Wait staff was very courteous and apologetic. .Once we got our food, it was delicious.
P WX
Fantastic BBQ and friendly staff. Highly recommended. Plan on digging in and having sticky fingers when through. Probably best BBQ ive had in several years.
Tony covert
If your in dumas stop and see these folks great barbecue
Robert Cameron
Big Boy’s BBQ: Great Food, but Operational Challenges
I had dinner at Big Boy’s BBQ yesterday and was impressed by the quality of the food. We ordered the fish fry, and it was cooked to perfection—crispy, flavorful, and paired with sides that were equally delicious. However, while the food was commendable, the overall experience left much to be desired.
Upon entering, we were promptly greeted by the hostess, who informed us that the fountain soda machine was out of order. While understandable, there didn’t seem to be an immediate workaround in place, such as offering canned or bottled drinks upfront. We did order tea, but no ice was available, we settled with lukewarm tea with our meal. This small oversight set the tone for a series of operational hiccups.
When I ordered an appetizer, I was informed that no appetizers were available. I then asked for coffee, given the cold and rainy weather, only to find that coffee wasn’t an option either. To round things off, dessert was also unavailable. These repeated limitations detracted from the overall dining experience, making it feel incomplete despite the quality of the food.
To compound the issues, payment at the end of the meal was unnecessarily challenging. The point-of-sale system appeared to be experiencing ongoing glitches, which created delays and frustration for both staff and patrons. While standing at the register, I noticed the hostess struggling to collect payment from other customers. Interestingly, she eventually offered bottled 16oz Cokes to other patrons as an alternative to the broken soda machine, yet this option was never mentioned to us earlier in the evening.
Big Boy’s BBQ serves excellent food, but operational improvements are needed to enhance the overall experience. A few suggestions: • Stock canned or bottled drinks as a backup for when the fountain machine is out of order. • Consider investing in a simple coffee maker for cold days. • Ensure reliable payment options by upgrading to a more dependable system, such as Square.
While the food earns this restaurant a solid 3 stars, the overall experience left a poor impression. With some adjustments to their operations, Big Boy’s BBQ has the potential to match its quality food with an equally strong customer experience.
Adam Luther
Great tasting BBQ
Jason Rives
This place is awesome. Try the banana pudding it will be the best you have ever had the burger was really good. My brother spilled his drink everywhere but they were super nice about it. 5 STARS ⭐️
Stopped in on a Saturday afternoon at 1:15 and had the Rib Tips Dinner with 2 sides. The sides (potato salad & beans) were average, but the rib tips were tender and covered in tasty BBQ sauce. I’m glad I stopped by.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
Mark & Kay G.
I'd read the recent reviews and was reluctant to try but so glad we did! We order the rib tip basket and it was delicious. We also ordered the smoked polish sausage and that was well seasoned. I think every restaurant goes thru it's hard patch and while this hole in the wall ain't nothing fancy it's got good BBQ. Staff was friendly and helpful.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 4
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Polish Sausage, Rib Tips
Linda Lick
The first time every thing was great The second and last time we could not even bite into the meat. Both times we had rib tips. I do have to say they have the best homemade potato salad.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 3
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Potato Salad
Kenneth Corbin
Parking: Parking in front is hard to find during busy times. Parking in the back, but long walk if disabled.
I had the fish dinner. ..fantastic. this is my new place when I want fish. ..potato salad,coleslaw was great....
We stopped here with a group of 20 on a Saturday morning at 11:30 am. (We called two days ahead of time.) Waited over an hour for our food. No ice. Out of french fries. Wait staff was very courteous and apologetic. .Once we got our food, it was delicious.
Fantastic BBQ and friendly staff. Highly recommended. Plan on digging in and having sticky fingers when through. Probably best BBQ ive had in several years.
If your in dumas stop and see these folks great barbecue
Big Boy’s BBQ: Great Food, but Operational Challenges
I had dinner at Big Boy’s BBQ yesterday and was impressed by the quality of the food. We ordered the fish fry, and it was cooked to perfection—crispy, flavorful, and paired with sides that were equally delicious. However, while the food was commendable, the overall experience left much to be desired.
Upon entering, we were promptly greeted by the hostess, who informed us that the fountain soda machine was out of order. While understandable, there didn’t seem to be an immediate workaround in place, such as offering canned or bottled drinks upfront. We did order tea, but no ice was available, we settled with lukewarm tea with our meal. This small oversight set the tone for a series of operational hiccups.
When I ordered an appetizer, I was informed that no appetizers were available. I then asked for coffee, given the cold and rainy weather, only to find that coffee wasn’t an option either. To round things off, dessert was also unavailable. These repeated limitations detracted from the overall dining experience, making it feel incomplete despite the quality of the food.
To compound the issues, payment at the end of the meal was unnecessarily challenging. The point-of-sale system appeared to be experiencing ongoing glitches, which created delays and frustration for both staff and patrons. While standing at the register, I noticed the hostess struggling to collect payment from other customers. Interestingly, she eventually offered bottled 16oz Cokes to other patrons as an alternative to the broken soda machine, yet this option was never mentioned to us earlier in the evening.
Big Boy’s BBQ serves excellent food, but operational improvements are needed to enhance the overall experience. A few suggestions:
• Stock canned or bottled drinks as a backup for when the fountain machine is out of order.
• Consider investing in a simple coffee maker for cold days.
• Ensure reliable payment options by upgrading to a more dependable system, such as Square.
While the food earns this restaurant a solid 3 stars, the overall experience left a poor impression. With some adjustments to their operations, Big Boy’s BBQ has the potential to match its quality food with an equally strong customer experience.
Great tasting BBQ
This place is awesome. Try the banana pudding it will be the best you have ever had the burger was really good. My brother spilled his drink everywhere but they were super nice about it. 5 STARS ⭐️
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Hamburger, Pulled Pork, Baked Beans
Mmmm. The pork sandwiches have lots of barbecue sauce and the fried okra tastes like homemade :)
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
The owner/worker were very rude and the food was nasty.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
We were traveling and stopped to eat at Big Boys… it was so good! Best BBQ and the sides were fantastic as well!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Rib, Pulled Pork, Cole Slaw, Baked Beans
Restaurantji Recommends
Great eats..friendly service
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Pulled Pork
Stopped in on a Saturday afternoon at 1:15 and had the Rib Tips Dinner with 2 sides.
The sides (potato salad & beans) were average, but the rib tips were tender and covered in tasty BBQ sauce.
I’m glad I stopped by.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
I'd read the recent reviews and was reluctant to try but so glad we did! We order the rib tip basket and it was delicious. We also ordered the smoked polish sausage and that was well seasoned. I think every restaurant goes thru it's hard patch and while this hole in the wall ain't nothing fancy it's got good BBQ. Staff was friendly and helpful.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 4
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Polish Sausage, Rib Tips
The first time every thing was great The second and last time we could not even bite into the meat. Both times we had rib tips. I do have to say they have the best homemade potato salad.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 3
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Potato Salad
Parking: Parking in front is hard to find during busy times. Parking in the back, but long walk if disabled.
Wheelchair accessibility: Yes
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Regular Beef Brisketsandwich
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