Uncle Johns BBQ Stand

The are always so Nice and the food is excellent

Uncle John’s a definitely one of the best BBQ places in the area. Huge variety of foods. Great indoor and outdoor space and live music regularly. Extremely inclusive atmosphere. Uncle John is constantly working hard on making more and more food, it’s very evident and he can be seen out front with the grill/smoker often. I highly recommend giving this place a try.

Highly recommend: Uncle John’s has consistently good bbq at great prices. We eat here often and have brought their BBQ as our contribution to parties - always a hit and I don’t have to cook! Because of my work schedule, I’ve only been able to see a live band play here once and that was great but even their playlists have been fun, positive and upbeat. The staff is friendly, the building a fun upgrade on a nostalgic piece of Claymont history, and the flowers available in the spring are unique and a great bargain - I found black petunias here! Uncle John’s BBQ truly is A GEM for our area!

Sometimes i give 5 stars on food, seevice and atmosphere simply because of one aspect that blew me away and gave me reason to want to give an overall 5 star review. This was not the case at Uncle John's BBQ Stand.

Food - We went on a Saturday night and Unc was out on his own self-fabricated BBQ grill where meat, veggies and fruits were slow roasting to perfection. A side fire-box ensured only primed embers fuled the cook. Fresh local peaches were the special of the day with ice cream and brown sugar. All were on point.

Service - The staff were very friendly and approachable and John offered up worldly conversation and samples from the grill while we waited for our food.

Atmosphere - We also liked the live music and open air setting. As we chatted with John a satisfied regular approached and happily gave us his endorsement after learning it was our first visit.

Overall, couldn't have been happier with our stop and i hope this comes across as good of a review as was the experience.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

We visited today and had an outstanding experience. The pulled pork and brisket were both juicy and absolutely delicious. The owner, John, was incredibly friendly and welcoming. This place is definitely worth a stop. Highly recommended!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

The young lady Kayla was amazing! Very personable. Environment inviting- we were looking forward to our food. Then I witnessed the owner in front of patrons talk q her demeaning and as if she’s not a person . The we got our food and got home with it- the food literally stank ! I ordered the steak and requested double portions of crab! It stank! So was it bad or spoiled . The steak - requested well done- it was pink. I pretty much trashed my whole meal besides the brussel sprouts that could have cooked longer. Don’t do it.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 1

Service: 5

Went there for the first time Ordered a brisket wrap it was meat and lettuce. No cheese or sauce was very dry and had no flavor.
The place was loaded with flies
Very disappointed would not go back

Atmosphere: 1

Food: 2

Service: 2

Not done yet with tip and a few beers around 30-35$
Hoping the weather doesnt cancel the music( then my bill may increase😊🤗💝photos music dependent

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Pulled Pork Sandwich, Tots, Pulled Brisket Sandwich, Brisket Tostada

Food is so good and fresh cooked. Always friendly. Haven't had a bad item or experience. I recommend to all but def already have my colleagues hooked.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

I love this place. John’s hospitality is amazing. One of the best places to eat in Claymont

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Really cool spot. Small parking lot with picnic tables and well thought out plants and barrels as boundaries. Live 5 piece band was playing, which seems like a regular occurrence there.

Food was incredible! Prices were reasonable and the staff even brought food to the table.

The brisket was my favorite. For sure, would recommend. Would have preferred if the burnt ends were beef instead of pork, but that's just my preference.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

This place was amazing, we had the brisket BBQ and Coleslaw
You have to try the seafood platter. The service was excellent. The food was steaming hot when it was served.Continue to keep up the good work.
We came from Annapolis, MD, just traveling thru town.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 5

Very good bbq. The ambience was lively and homey feeling. I really enjoyed my time. Everything tasted great! Compliments to the chef. The sauces are pretty good too. Staff are friendly. I'll be visiting frequently. Thanks

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

I got it to go and the brisket did not have a taste at all. This place really went down from the last time

This is a long overdue review for one of the hidden jewels in Claymont. If you are around the area, this place is a must stop.
I have been frequenting Uncle John's since they were a food truck. I have gone through most pf their menu items and the common theme among them is a commitment to remarkable flavors and quality. They have a very consistent menu, but they also keep things fresh by introducing new dishes seasonally.
My go to is their ribs, only available from Thursday through Saturday after 4 pm. The ribs are smoked to perfection keeping them juicy with so much flavor, and to top it all they smothered them in their in-house barbecue sauce, I recommend the hot one it has the right amount of kick to match the smoked profile of the meat. Another dish that is a staple is the barbecue bowl, it is as its name indicates, all the fixings of a great bbq in a single bite: corn bread topped with baked beans, brisket, bbq sauce and cole slaw.
If you love barbecue this is a must.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Mac \u0026 Cheese, Pulled Pork Sandwich, Coleslaw, Cornbread, Pork Belly Burnt Ends, Pulled Chicken Sandwich, Pulled Brisket Sandwich