Here Are 7 Of The Most-Recommended BBQ Restaurants In Alabama, According To Our Readers

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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