Link: Bama's Best BBQ

[RollTideMang]

haha the two barbecue places I eat at the most are seeded against each other (Saw's in Homewood and Rusty's in Leeds)

I haven't tried Saw's yet, but the BBQ place that was there before it was pretty awful. It was very watery. I might give Saw's a try sometime since I work in Homewood.

 

[CrimsonProf]

I haven't tried Saw's yet, but the BBQ place that was there before it was pretty awful. It was very watery. I might give Saw's a try sometime since I work in Homewood.

You work in Homewood and you've never eaten Saw's?

My God.

 

[RollTideMang]

You work in Homewood and you've never eaten Saw's?

My God.

Like I said, I tried the place before it (I think it was Broadway BBQ) and didn't like it. The location/building reminds me of it. I'll give it a try one day though.

 

[RTR91]

I'm in Montgomery this week on business and I ate at the Jim 'N' Nicks here on Atlanta Hwy because I love the ones around B'ham.

Man what a let down, I got Baby Back's and they were hard as a brick.

Sure wasn't what I was expecting from them.

That's all on location.

Would have been better off to go down Atl Highway to Varsity, which is very similar to Full Moon.

Sam's Bar BQ is another popular place in Montgomery. Never been because I always forget about it trying to get a quick lunch.

 

[Bamabuzzard]

You didn't......

Yeah, unfortunately after the old man died and his kids sold the place it went to crap. I gave the place a try more than once and the place just plain sucked. Hate to be so harsh but that is the truth. I almost asked for my money back the last time. That's how bad it was.

 

[rolltide_21]

I'm not very impressed with Archibalds. Meat was way too salty. My daughter goes to the Bell Center in Homewood. I drive past Saw's everyday & it's always packed. I will definitely be trying it out. Just haven't had a chance.

I do my own Q too. So I'm picky.

 

[PattheCatinSaudi]

Leo and Susie's Greentop BBQ. You used to have to fight your way in and fight your way back out.

I go the old way back to B'ham from Jasper just so we can pick some up.

 

[hollisx4]

That's all on location.

Would have been better off to go down Atl Highway to Varsity, which is very similar to Full Moon.

Sam's Bar BQ is another popular place in Montgomery. Never been because I always forget about it trying to get a quick lunch.

Thanks for the suggestions RTR.

 

[Bama Reb]

Leo and Susie's Greentop BBQ. You used to have to fight your way in and fight your way back out.

Yep, but that was back when Mrs. Reb's aunt and uncle owned it. It's still OK, but nowhere near as good as it was back then.

 

[TexasTideFan]

Yeah, unfortunately after the old man died and his kids sold the place it went to crap. I gave the place a try more than once and the place just plain sucked. Hate to be so harsh but that is the truth. I almost asked for my money back the last time. That's how bad it was.

Oh I agree. I have never been a Dreamland fan.

 

[Bamabuzzard]

Oh I agree. I have never been a Dreamland fan.

Like I said in an earlier post I use one set of criteria when judging BBQ restaurant Q compared to backyard Q. Backyard Q SHOULD BE better than restaurant Q. So I curb my expectations when eating at a BBQ restaurant. I grade by the following:

1. Texture
2. Flavor
3. Taste
4. Price relative to the quality of the first three criteria

Dreamland consistently failed all four.

 

[bama_wayne1]

Like I said in an earlier post I use one set of criteria when judging BBQ restaurant Q compared to backyard Q. Backyard Q SHOULD BE better than restaurant Q. So I curb my expectations when eating at a BBQ restaurant. I grade by the following:

1. Texture
2. Flavor
3. Taste
4. Price relative to the quality of the first three criteria

Dreamland consistently failed all four.

I once new a guy that attested "You can't get good BBQ from a joint with a health inspection grade higher than 84"....I wonder if he is still living.

 

[DiamondDust]

I once new a guy that attested "You can't get good BBQ from a joint with a health inspection grade higher than 84"....I wonder if he is still living.

I definitely judge a BBQ place by the exterior of the building. If it's pristine, I have my doubts about the place.

 

[Bamabuzzard]

I definitely judge a BBQ place by the exterior of the building. If it's pristine, I have my doubts about the place.

If I don't smell smoke when I get out of the car I get back in the car and leave.

 

[cbi1972]

I haven't tried Saw's yet, but the BBQ place that was there before it was pretty awful. It was very watery. I might give Saw's a try sometime since I work in Homewood.

I think I allowed my opinion of the previous place taint my opinion of Saw's, too. Then a cousin of mine prompted me to give it a try, and I have been going there about once a week for a half slab ever since.

I'm not very impressed with Archibalds. Meat was way too salty. My daughter goes to the Bell Center in Homewood. I drive past Saw's everyday & it's always packed. I will definitely be trying it out. Just haven't had a chance.

I do my own Q too. So I'm picky.

If you hit Saw's after 1pm you can always get a seat. If you go after 2pm you can get your choice of table and get to know the folks there.

 

[2003TIDE]

To me most restaurant stuff is lacking of good bark vs good backyard BBQ. That's my favorite part. Plus you get to taste what was done with the rub, etc.

 

[TheAccountant]

Both of Saw's newest locations - Soul Kitchen in Avondale and Juke Joint in Crestline are outstanding. Both offer a bit more than BBQ.

 

[Vinny]

Oh I agree. I have never been a Dreamland fan.

We went to the one in Montgomery in 2005 and my wife was disappointed. I am not really a big BBQ fan, but she is.

 

[bamanut_aj]

dig pit in yard
put metal grate over pit
build up brick sides 2'- 3' on 3 sides
cover with sheet metal
cook it for 22-24 hrs

if they do that, it's already a winner in my book.

 

[bamanut_aj]

or you could just go to the grocery and get the REAL good stuff: