I have been going to this restaurant for 16yrs one of the best BBQ in Springfield il. The people that work there is very nice and make you feel like you part of the family.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Brian Sapp
You know when you see these travel videos visiting these hidden gems of local food? This is one of them that you can experience for yourself. Our waitress explained everything is homemade. We got the catfish and she said they made the breading, “Not out of a box.” She was a hoot! She was sassy in that friendly way, making us feel at home. She even said she didn’t cook and that’s why they kept her at the front of the house. The catfish was delicious and flavorful. The service was great - friendly and informative. And the atmosphere is…well…it’s hard to put it. I felt like I stepped back in time. Everything was nice quality, but had some years on it. Just felt real and honest. All around, a great experience.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Josh Coca
Great food. Great customer service.
katrina reiterman
The food is homestyle cooking from talent pop and pop cooks polite family atmosphere
Dietary restrictions: I am keto asked for no bun and they listened
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Walleye & Fries, Fried Green Tomatoes Seasonal
ZACK Geno
I got the lunch special, I’m not crazy about rib tips myself but they were great. What I really enjoyed was the pulled pork, it was sooooooo good. I did the medium level sauce and it had a nice amount of zest, I will likely do hot next time. For sure will be getting some more of that pulled pork!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Lunch Special Combo, Pulled Pork
Jerrell Perry
Disgusting will NEVER try it
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 1
Service: 2
Steven Tondi
Great BBQ handed down from generations before the Clays bought it.
Parking: Small lot on the side of the building as well.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 5
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Pork Sandwich
mark nelson
Still the best local bbq.
Cynthia Hamblin
We had the pork sandwich, and the 1/2 rib tips. Absolutely delicious! This is a treasure in Springfield!!
Fantastic meal at a reasonable price. Some of the best BBQ in town.
Richard Raven
I had the catfish and steak fries. It's the best catfish I have ever had in my life. Tender, cornmealy, seasoned right. With some delicious hot sauce.
Rochelle Kimbrough
In Springfield for whatever reason. You must treat urself too Clay's Popeye's Bbq. What a burst of flavor. Meat was so tender, sauce spectacular. The customer service was exceptional. Price just right.
Jeannette Holman
Good food a good place to eat at and I like it
Jonathan Reyman
I'm sorry I must take out my food due to COVID, but it's not a real inconvenience because the BBQ is SO good. I've eaten at their earlier location and now here for 30+ years. I've taken slabs of ribs home for parties. The sides are also great, and the people are welcoming and kind. Clay's is a Springfield institution because the Clay family can cook! It's a must visit.
I have been going to this restaurant for 16yrs one of the best BBQ in Springfield il. The people that work there is very nice and make you feel like you part of the family.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
You know when you see these travel videos visiting these hidden gems of local food? This is one of them that you can experience for yourself.
Our waitress explained everything is homemade. We got the catfish and she said they made the breading, “Not out of a box.” She was a hoot! She was sassy in that friendly way, making us feel at home. She even said she didn’t cook and that’s why they kept her at the front of the house.
The catfish was delicious and flavorful.
The service was great - friendly and informative. And the atmosphere is…well…it’s hard to put it. I felt like I stepped back in time. Everything was nice quality, but had some years on it. Just felt real and honest.
All around, a great experience.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Great food. Great customer service.
The food is homestyle cooking from talent pop and pop cooks polite family atmosphere
Dietary restrictions: I am keto asked for no bun and they listened
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Walleye & Fries, Fried Green Tomatoes Seasonal
I got the lunch special, I’m not crazy about rib tips myself but they were great. What I really enjoyed was the pulled pork, it was sooooooo good. I did the medium level sauce and it had a nice amount of zest, I will likely do hot next time. For sure will be getting some more of that pulled pork!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Lunch Special Combo, Pulled Pork
Disgusting will NEVER try it
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 1
Service: 2
Great BBQ handed down from generations before the Clays bought it.
Parking: Small lot on the side of the building as well.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 5
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Pork Sandwich
Still the best local bbq.
We had the pork sandwich, and the 1/2 rib tips. Absolutely delicious! This is a treasure in Springfield!!
Absolutely delicious! The medium sauce 🤤
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Fantastic meal at a reasonable price. Some of the best BBQ in town.
I had the catfish and steak fries. It's the best catfish I have ever had in my life. Tender, cornmealy, seasoned right. With some delicious hot sauce.
In Springfield for whatever reason. You must treat urself too Clay's Popeye's Bbq. What a burst of flavor. Meat was so tender, sauce spectacular. The customer service was exceptional. Price just right.
Good food a good place to eat at and I like it
I'm sorry I must take out my food due to COVID, but it's not a real inconvenience because the BBQ is SO good. I've eaten at their earlier location and now here for 30+ years. I've taken slabs of ribs home for parties. The sides are also great, and the people are welcoming and kind. Clay's is a Springfield institution because the Clay family can cook! It's a must visit.
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