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Saw’s Soul Kitchen
93/100 (1409 ratings)
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Chicken Sandwich
Fried pickles
Pulled Pork Sandwich
Crawfish
Catfish
Shrimp and Grits
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Pimento Cheese
Burger
Fish
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Shrimp
Salad
Wings
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"While visiting Avondale Brewing Co, I decided I wanted to grab a bite. The bartender recommended Saw's. Always one for good BBQ/soul food, I swung..."
Ca'Mareo Waller
"Looks can be deceiving. But for me, I knew it was going to be great when I walked in. My wife had the fried green tomato BLT, my son had a burger,..."
Arnie Keeton
"A BBQ place with white sauce was wheat-free option! We got our food quickly, and it was AMAZING! I had one of the baked potatoes, my daughter had a..."
Tina Coker
"I haven't had food this delicious since my Great-Grandmother quit cooking. I have missed her fried okra since 1990. This okra was, I am sad to say,..."
Amanda Tomlinson Chandler
"Made a detour to the airport to stop in Saw's in Avondale. We all had the pulled pork sandwiches, first bite I was concerned, but the second bite..."
Kevin Willis
"The food was some of the best I’ve ever had and the white sauce was to die..."
Kathy West Clanton
"Had a great experience at Saw’s! Loved the food and the hole in wall experience. Staff really hustles to get the orders out and it was a fun..."
Teresa Marie Grasmick
"Best BBQ ever. Highly recommend pork n greens. The food and service was..."
James L Cleckler
"This place has the best barbecue! I love it! The fried okra is..."
David Jones
"The line was hanging out the door and the food was completely off the HINGES!!! I had the Pork & Green and my wife had the Sampler. If ever in..."
Dion Anthony
Carlile's Barbecue
89/100 (510 ratings)
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Barbecue
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Ribs
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Sit down
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"Carlile’s is always a great place for lunch. If you like barbecue, you need to check this place out. The staff is super friendly, and the food is..."
Hannah Louise Simon
"We loved the bbq pork and carlile's burger, fries, beans, okra and the pies were awesome!!! I loved dipping my fries in the white sauce. Service was..."
Julia Spruill Peart
"I went for my first time recently and have been two more times since! They have the best white bbq sauce I’ve ever..."
Sydney Borden
"Great place to grab lunch! Service is quick, portions are MASSIVE, and the food is awesome! Those fried pickles are legit too. Been around longer..."
Clay McCown
"I'm a big fan of BBQ. I've had them all here in Birmingham and this place sits atop for me personally. The food was awesome with generous portions..."
Dustin Murray
"Today Ina Russell, catering manager for you guys catered my Mother's 90'th Birthday Celebration and she very professionally came in and put..."
Randy McArthur
"My dad's favorite so we eat here whenever he is in town. I love how nice everyone is, and the food is always..."
Julia McNair
"Great people awesome food I will be back there when I come back in..."
Daniel Pledger
"Thank you so much for getting our Carlile’s BBQ t shirt shipped to NJ in time for Christmas! We love Carlile’s and can’t wait to travel back..."
Sheri Steele Gaylord
"It's our FAVORITE BBQ place to eat in Birmingham. Always want to eat there when we..."
Carol Left
"My favorite BBQ in Birmingham. It's a must visit whenever I am home. Their turkey sandwich with white sauce, fried okra, and green beans are..."
John Gannon Padgett
"My Uncle Jimmy and I eat here together often. The food is always outstanding, and the servers and cooks are so friendly. You'll be hard pressed to..."
Elizabeth Douglas
"Great BBQ sandwich. Best in town! Got together with some old friends. Nice room in the back. Great service. If you visit Birmingham, got to go here....."
Bobby A
"Buy the sauce to go by the case. Cant get enough. Love this..."
Andy Angel
"Can’t beat a Carlile’s pork sandwich with a bag of Golden Flake chips and a..."
Jake Tucker
"First but definitely not the last time. Outstanding..."
Gene Mahaffey
"Me and my dad stopped in and got a hamburger and it was absolutely delicious and so was the sweet..."
Crystal Dozier
"Great place if you want barbeque for lunch. Everything tastes good. Still love it here after 12 years! Staff is friendly and service is..."
Katie Ryder Hall
Saw's Juke Joint
87/100 (1664 ratings)
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French Fries
Chicken Sandwich
Bread Pudding
Chicken Wings
Fried pickles
Pulled Pork Sandwich
Crawfish
Burger
Catfish
Fish
Pork
Shrimp
Salad
Wings
Ribs
Sit down
American
Barbecue
Bar
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Parking Available
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Outdoor Seating
Takeout
Live Music
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"Had a sweet tea chicken sandwich with a side of turnip greens (they are the best)! Hubby had the pull pork and it’s always amazing! We were..."
Sandra Smith McDougal
"Went for the first time ever last night. I was in the area for work and it came up on a Google search. The place/atmosphere is homey and..."
Marc Trepanier
"Party of 8 and still had amazing service from our waitress! The food and drinks were phenomenal! I would highly..."
Bailey Skinner
"I had the pork and greens. OMG was it awesome! Then the banana pudding was mind blowing. Guy Fieri should do an episode on this place!The wait staff..."
Keith Moran
"Saw's is one of my favorite places to eat in Birmingham . Always fresh and a fun place to eat and drink . My favorite is shrimp and grits with greens..."
Colvin Gilbert
"What a awesome place ! Worth the drive ! I love that it’s off the beaten path ! Service was great , food was unusual and very good ! Love the..."
Daniel Strange
"Saws never disappoints, food was awesome our waitress was over the top good, thanks Mike &..."
David DeSantis
"We went right at noon and was afraid we would have to wait. Nope! Seated quickly, waiter was quick and friendly with great recommendations. The..."
Stephanie N Scott Sutton
"The food was amazing, and our waitress Jackie was super awesome. I'll definitely recommend to anyone coming to or living in the bham..."
Britt Denise
"When we arrived , there was limited seating inside so we chose to dine outside. The food was great and the service was very good. Our family time of..."
Beverly Williams
"I had the chicken baker...what a ton of food! My first visit and the food was awesome. Staff was very friendly as well. Will definitely be back to..."
Lee Ann Irvin
"The best bbq in town...hands down! You should definitely..."
Forrest Doles
"Love me some smoked chicken sandwich with white sauce! Also love the okra. Tried the fried green beans last night and they are fabulous! If you..."
Tammy Persall Edwards
"Found on Yelp, great neighborhood vibe, killer food. Will definitely be..."
Mike Trotter
"The view of this place is misleading, don't let that chase you away thou. The Saw's burger was very good as well as their smoked wings, and their..."
Juicy
"This is a really cool laid back place to eat and kid friendly. Also, the food is fantastic! My sandwich was great, but the sweet potato fries were my..."
Jamie Morrow
"I'd been dying to try Saw's after hearing (and reading) so many rave reviews. This place didn't disappoint. The service was great--prompt, actuate,..."
Porsha
"Awesome food, service, and atmosphere! The pork stuffed potato was huge- get both the red and white BBQ sauce on it! It's big enough for..."
Sarahgroberts
"One of our absolute favorites! They have awesome specials daily that are so unique, as well as a delicious everyday menu. Great place to get drinks..."
THix
"Fantastic food, service and prices!! Greens and pork were amazing! Enough for dinner and lunch for tomorrow!! Carolina burger is delicious as well...."
Brittany Purvis
"Love the sauce!!! The surprise was the fried onion rings. The were fresh, thin slices , lightly breaded with just a very subtle kick of heat. That..."
Mark
"Always a pleasure to come here it has a great atmosphere everyone is super friendly my son loves it he gets so happy to go food is always filling..."
Alicia-Carl Locklear
"Absolutely delicious burger! My fiancé got the BBQ sandwich, and just be warned that it is a vinegar based sauce. We also tried the smoked chicken..."
Katherine
"Always a favorite. The food is good, even though it's served on Styrofoam and the service is usually great. They get slammed on any night of the week..."
Lindsey Seal
"So first things first you ain't going wrong no matter which saws you go to. But for a sit down good dinner this is the place to go. We have been a..."
Britt Borders
"Love this place and the food. Great atmosphere. Friendly staff. The wait is always worth it. The food never disappoints. Fried pickles, white sauce,..."
Joely Garth
"Huge burger. Get the burger with the white sauce and take a..."
R. A. Parker
"Quick friendly service, had pork n greens, fried okra ...WOW very good! Food served hot n fresh. We will definitely come back here...."
AK
"Great food and atmosphere!! The wings are great and love the white..."
Leigh
"Great fun atmosphere; Good food, good..."
J Milam
"Go if only for the smoked chicken wings. I was passing through Birmingham and wanted to stop somewhere and try the famous "North Alabama White BBQ..."
VikingDude
"Best BBQ in the ham! Enough..."
Robertr850
"Had the Jambalaya Burger and Onion rings. To die for. Good..."
Heather Hutchinson
"Great Food & Atmosphere. The food and service was fantastic, I highly recommend them. The only draw back is the difficulty in finding a parking..."
Frog
"Foodie. Great place! It's only gotten better over time. Great quality and quantity for a decent price. Will go back soon and..."
Carol.griffin3
"Good experience, great food.... My first visit at Saw's Juke Joint, almost a year ago, wasn't the best... The service was slow and quite rude, but..."
Bhagood123
"This place is always busy, and now I understand why! I see a lot of "bad service" reviews, but I totally disagree! The Juke Joint has a lot of..."
Jordan Jackson
"Best burger in town and the specials are always on..."
Macylovesauburn23
"Consistently good and the specials never disappoint. Solid..."
Fightbigfish
"Great casual atmosphere, good beers and TVs for watching sports. The pork and greens dish is delicious, as is the smoked chicken and wings. The..."
BasilRose
"Excellent Atmosphere and Food. Saw's was a delightful experience. The food and wait staff were GREAT !!!!. The portions are typical Pub food portions..."
Kyerby
"Really casual and laid back. Full service bar. One of the best hamburgers in..."
Allie Cagle
"Great place to eat. Had the chicken wings and they are incredible and you must try the sweet tea chicken. Only complaint is that I didn't have enough..."
Bryce Jones
"Absolutely delicious. 100% of the time. Can't be..."
Abc123
"Good place for a burger and beer. We had a burger and chicken sandwich in white bbq sauce with a side of beer battered asparagus. The burger was..."
Johnson4pts
"Nom..."
Ryan
"Every Chance I Get. Every chance I get, I go to the Juke Joint...I don't post stuff on the internet becuase I typically don't listen to other people..."
Dick
"Great Stuff. I am a huge fan of the Soul Kitchen and have wanted to try the Juke Joint since it opened. Had lunch today with a friend. It's a..."
Lance
"I got the chicken potato and it literally came out with an entire smoked chicken breast on top of it. Not just some shreds of chicken but a whole..."
Leigh
"Great time tonight at Saw's in Crestline Park! We had 13 for dinner, good service, good food. So glad Ore is..."
LNichols
"Excellent Lunch. First vist to the Juke Joint for lunch today and was impressed. I had Pork and Greens which included grits covered with collard..."
Dave Brown
"Great food, service, and atmosphere!. Saw's Juke Joint did not disappoint. My husband and I love the original Saw's in Edgewood. We tried this out..."
Elizabeth Toney Pierce
"Another Saws? Always a good thing.. Like the Saws institutions that have come before it, Saws Juke Joint serves up some of the best BBQ and soul food..."
Charlie
"I really like the food! Carolina burger is outstanding! The onion rings are to die for! I love the festive atmosphere. My only complaint, if you pay..."
Kitty Cat
"Had lunch there today. Our bartender was great! Engaging personality. Food was..."
Tina Britt
"Hard to beat. The quality of the food vs the price charged is hard to beat. I go twice a..."
Jeremy C
"Went for the first time last night. Extremely crowded, BUT, the wait was fine because the atmosphere was so much fun...(live music and people having..."
Craig Castle
"Great addition to the Saw's family. I love all the Saw's BBQ restaurants. They each have their own unique feel about them. I frequent the Juke Joint..."
EatLocal
"Service doesn't match the Food. Saw's Juke Joint has great decor, great atmosphere, and some of the best food in the Birmingham area. Seriously good..."
Daniel C.
"Eaten there several times and liked it. BBQ sandwich, sweet tea fried chicken sandwich, and pulled pork over greens and grits all good. French fries..."
R Smith
"Wonderful food! Our party was so impressed with the food that we had to sample each other's food. We still couldn't agree on who got the best meal...."
Michael Gallagher
"Fantastic brunch!!. We went to the juke joint this sunday and it was amazing! we had a large table and the bartender took great care of us. we..."
The Pickiest Eater
"Best Food In Town. Saw's Juke Joint has became my favorite restuarant. The first time I went I had their burger, which was amazing! It was thick and..."
Allison
"The Carolina burger really was the most amazing burger I have had in my entire life. I will be back again... And again... And again... You get it...."
Celia Crow Mojica
"KidFriendly, Comfortable atmosphere & incredible food/service. Love the neighborhood..."
Alli Davis
"Just what the neighborhood needed and wants....Saws Juke Joint is awsome. Great food, cold beer, and friendly staff. So excited to have such a great..."
Taylor
"Hit the almost new Saw’s Juke Joint in the old Open Door spot off Euclid today. It’s Soul Kitchen menu with lots of room and wait staff. Don’t..."
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Rib-it-up
84/100 (370 ratings)
Restaurants
American
Barbecue
Barbecue
American
Dinner
Lunch
Ribs
Sit down
American
Barbecue
Parking Available
Free off-street parking
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Accepts Credit Cards
Takeout
Television
Accepts Mastercard
Accepts Visa
Accepts American Express
Seating
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Dinner
Lunch
Cheap Eats
"This place is underappreciated. Not in the most glorious part of downtown Birmingham, but well worth the visit. Awesome rib tips, ribs, fried..."
Casey Pilgrim
"They have the BEST ribs in town. They are always tender and tasty. They don't have all of that fat on them like other barbecue joints. The sides are..."
Teresa Brown
"Today I was driving past rib it up when my tire blew out and I had no way of changing to a spare. 2 of the employees came and changed it for me so me..."
Angela Gomez-Butler
"Great food and friendly service, we were passing through from being at the beach for a week and happen to find this place right off I65 it easy to..."
Randy Fox
"This place is outstanding. Had ribs um um good, Mac & cheese home made, fried okra crispy oh and let's not forget the peach cobbler can you say down..."
Michelle Bullard
"If you are ever in Birmingham AL or passing through on I20, get off exit 125 and go North. Short ride to the restaurant. So worth..."
Vanessa Gamble
"Delicious,Mouth Watering, always be clean in an outside of the restaurant.....Excellent Customer..."
Shanna Foster
"Absolutely worth the detour!!! So much flavor...with or without..."
Ericka Ball
"I live in Gadsden so I haven’t had this place in years. I was in town so I stopped by. Let me just say it’s just as good as it was years ago...."
Lachara Green
"I love Rib-It-Up! I drove from Hayden for this! Yes, there are bbq restaurants closer to my home. They don't satisfy like this does. ..."
Collean Wilson
"It was an easy process, I called in Nana pudding, and I just had to pull up and park The young lady took my payment option and I got my..."
Jessica Johnson
"First visit at this restaurant. The food was delicious. Very fulfilling as well. I enjoyed my Salad my Husband enjoyed his Barbecue Rib Dinner. We..."
Sharon Jenkins
"Always good. I have eaten here over the years and I have never been disappointed with my meal here. Keep up the good..."
Vanessa Sharpe
"The quality of the meat in my BBq Chicken sandwich was less desirable and the baked potato was smaller than usual, the fry cup half filled. For..."
Shir Carson
Johnny Ray's Bar-b-que
79/100 (1173 ratings)
Restaurants
American
Barbecue
Dinner
Lunch
Ribs
"Huge portions are the norm so you won't go home hungry. Try the blonde chicken and the pulled pork. The sauce is sweet but not too sweet. Side dishes..."
Mark
"The Blonde Combo Plate is enough food for two..."
Nik
"My fav. I always enjoy going to eat at Johnny Rays in the colonnade. Food and service are so consistent. Food is always fresh and always comes out..."
Foodcritic
"Best onion rings hands down. All around this is my favorite BBQ in bham. Best onion rings, beans, and..."
JDW
"Highly recommend the jumbo BBQ pork sandwich! Hushpuppies are awesome..."
Shannon Nichols
"Consistently good food. I've been a Johnny Ray's customer for about 23 yrs. And yes Shaunte (the current owner) was a waitress back then! I have..."
Drives1028
"So good. I have been eating at Johnny Ray's since I was a kid. It has always been very good food. The new ownership and remodel has made Johnny Ray's..."
Winston023
"Have to say hands down some great BBQ in Birmingham KILLER SAUCE and no skimping on meat and what I great way to end the meal with the best pie in..."
Alex
"OUTSTANDING is really not a good enough word. It's not a fancy place - and THANK THE LORD there are still places you can go that DON'T serve alcohol..."
Eatsoutalot
"Their best location.. I really like this..."
Dabaxter
"Pie to die for. Yes, I know it's a BBQ place, and the BBQ is ok. However, the lemon and chocolate pie are outstanding. There is nothing like a good..."
PickyDinner
Rodney Scott’s Bbq
79/100 (209 ratings)
Restaurants
Quick Bites
Barbecue
American
Barbecue
Dinner
Lunch
Pasta
Salad
Mac and cheese
Ribs
Pork
American
Barbecue
Wheelchair Accessible
Takeout
Seating
Lunch
Dinner
Mid-range
"Quaint location. Offers indoor and outdoor seating. Ordered catfish w/greens & potato salad, pulled whole hog w/ mac & cheese & potato salad,..."
MrsOlatubi
"Food was excellent here. The service was stellar and the ambiance and diverse seating options was a plus. Prices are a bit high but if you can afford..."
Marcos Almonte Perez
"This is the kind of place I want to have at least 4 people who also like to share their food! I was in town for work so I was solo. I really wanted..."
Stacy S
"Always a decision between the ribs and the wings. Also best collards and corn bread ever. Friendly staff. If you like Rodney’s food and like to..."
Chris Whitehurst
"The overall dining experience was quite pleasing. The restaurant was nicely decorated. The location was ideal. The ribs were excellent. The sauces..."
Thia Chambers
"What can I say about Rodney Scott BBQ? First time eating there. The food was season very well! The atmosphere was great! They do have an outdoor..."
Angelia Bowdre
"I have been to the Rodney Scott’s BBQ in Charleston and I was expecting similar level of quality. It was great food but I have had better from..."
Sidd Jh
"Really solid BBQ! The main downside is that the portion size on some items is on the smaller side considering the price point (note that the paper..."
Mary Kendrick McGrath