When it comes to food, we can all agree that 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 best BBQ restaurants in Alabama, according to several of our readers. Each one of these restaurants is a definite must-visit!

1. Archibald's BBQ - Northport

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Archibald's, 1211 Martin Luther King Jr Blvd, Northport, AL 35476, USA
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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.

2. Big Bob Gibson Bar-B-Q - Decatur

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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
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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.

3. Bob Sykes Bar-B-Q - Bessemer

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Bob Sykes Barbeque Inc, 1724 9th Ave N, Bessemer, AL 35020, USA
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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."

4. Dreamland Bar-B-Que - Tuscaloosa

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Dreamland BBQ, 5535 15th Ave E, Tuscaloosa, AL 35405, USA
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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.

5. Brooks Barbeque - Muscle Shoals

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Brooks Barbecue, 203 Union Ave, Muscle Shoals, AL 35661, USA
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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.

6. Down South BBQ - Foley

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Down South Barbeque, 19891 Co Rd 10, Foley, AL 36535, USA
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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.

7. Miss Myra's Pit Bar-B-Q - Birmingham

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Miss Myra's Pit Bar B Q, 3278 Cahaba Heights Rd, Birmingham, AL 35243, USA
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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.

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 — we would love to hear from you! And, if you’re feeling inspired, you might want to check out this collection of delicious dishes: Barbecue Cookbook For Delicious And Flavorful Barbeque.

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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What are some of the most famous restaurants in Alabama?

Alabama is a diner's paradise. From world-class restaurants to hole-in-the-wall eateries, there's no shortage of unique places to dine in AL. Below you'll find a list of some of the best and most famous restaurants in Alabama, all of which belong on your bucket list:

  • The Bright Star - Bessemer
  • Dot's Soul Food Restaurant - Hillsboro
  • 360 Grille - Florence
  • The Garage - Birmingham
  • Rattlesnake Saloon - Tuscumbia
  • Lulu's - Gulf Shores
  • Kowaliga Restaurant - Alexander City
  • Mossy Grove Schoolhouse Restaurant
  • Dreamland Bar-B-Que - Tuscaloosa
  • Gaines Ridge Dinner Club - Camden
  • Bates House of Turkey - Greenville
  • Wildflower Cafe

 

Curious to learn more about what you can expect at these delightful local spots? Be sure to check out our full article highlighting all the best and most popular restaurants in Alabama. You'll quickly discover that there's something on the list for every kind of diner!

What's a great hole-in-the-wall restaurant in Alabama to try?

Alabama is brimming with hidden gems, especially when it comes to off-the-beaten-path places to dine. One prime example is Crawmama's. This neighborhood eatery is located in Guntersville, Alabama, and is sure to impress both locals and visitors alike. The restaurant opened in 1987 and is one of the best places in the region for fresh seafood. You may have guessed from the name that crawfish takes center stage on the menu, so be sure to order up a few rounds of this local specialty -- you won't be disappointed! Learn more about why Crawmama's is one of the best hole-in-the-wall restaurants in Alabama to try.

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