Here Are 7 Of The Most-Recommended BBQ Restaurants In Alabama, According To Our Readers
When it comes to food, Alabama doesn’t disappoint! We’re known for serving up all kinds of delicious dishes here in the Yellowhammer State, especially barbecue. Listed below are seven of the most-recommended BBQ restaurants in Alabama, according to several of our readers. Each one of these restaurants is a definite must-visit!


Archibald's BBQ, which opened for business in 1962, is a tiny Northport restaurant that serves some of the best ribs in Alabama. They're smoked to perfection over hickory wood, which is why they're so delicious.
Archibald's, 1211 Martin Luther King Jr Blvd, Northport, AL 35476, USA


Big Bob Gibson Bar-B-Q is an award-winning restaurant with two locations in Decatur. This iconic barbecue restaurant opened in 1925 and is best known for its "Original White Sauce," which is normally basted over hickory smoked chicken.
Big Bob Gibson Bar-B-Q, 1715 6th Ave SE, Decatur, AL 35601, USA
Big Bob Gibson Bar-B-Q, 2520 Danville Rd SW, Decatur, AL 35603, USA


Bob Sykes Bar-B-Q has been in business since 1957 and is well known for its large portions and pulled pork sandwiches. This restaurant has also been voted as having the "#1 BBQ Sauce in Alabama."
Bob Sykes Barbeque Inc, 1724 9th Ave N, Bessemer, AL 35020, USA


Dreamland Bar-B-Que has multiple locations throughout Alabama. However, nothing compares to the original location in Tuscaloosa. This barbecue restaurant is a popular place to dine, especially during football season. The ribs are some of the best you'll ever eat.
Dreamland BBQ, 5535 15th Ave E, Tuscaloosa, AL 35405, USA


Brooks Barbeque has been in business since 1965 and serves everything from barbecue sandwiches to chicken stew. One of the restaurant's most popular menu items is the slaw dog, which is topped with a hot (or mild) mustard slaw. The mustard slaw also tastes great on the restaurant's sandwiches.
Brooks Barbecue, 203 Union Ave, Muscle Shoals, AL 35661, USA


While traveling to Alabama's beautiful Gulf Coast beaches, you'll likely encounter Down South BBQ in Foley. Even though this barbecue restaurant's menu offers a variety of items, one of its most popular items is the cornbread sandwich, which is simply a barbecue sandwich with buns made from cornbread.
Down South Barbeque, 19891 Co Rd 10, Foley, AL 36535, USA


Miss Myra's Pit Bar-B-Q opened for business in 1984. This restaurant is well known for its hickory-smoked barbecue, incredible side dishes, and delicious homemade desserts. Portions are also large, so don't forget to bring along your appetite.
Miss Myra's Pit Bar B Q, 3278 Cahaba Heights Rd, Birmingham, AL 35243, USA
Have you ever eaten at any of these barbecue restaurants? If so, please feel free to share your thoughts with us in the comments below.
For more information about Big Bob Gibson Bar-B-Q, be sure to take a look at the following article: This Alabama BBQ Joint Is One Of The Best In America And You’ve Got To Try It.
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